Joseph B. Landy
Joseph Landy joined Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith as a shareholder on October 1, 2001. His practice is limited to representing individuals who have suffered personal injuries or wrongful death, including nursing home negligence, catastrophic injuries, product liability, and motor vehicle accident litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Landy was a partner for many years at the law firm of Kubicki Draper. During his tenure at Kubicki Draper, Mr. Landy tried a large volume of cases on behalf of insurance companies. Since joining the firm, Mr. Landy has used his extensive trial and litigation experience solely to benefit the injured and their families.
Board Certification:
- Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar.
- Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Honors:
- The Best Lawyers in America; listed in the specialty of medical malpractice litigation. (This publication “is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession." An exhaustive, confidential survey of the top lawyers in the U.S. determines who is included).
- The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs Lawyers in America. The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs Lawyers in America. (Compiled by asking the nation’s best lawyers and their clients whom they would trust with their own legal matters).
- American Board of Trial Advocates; Palm Beach Chapter. (ABOTA is an invitation only group of experienced trial lawyers “who display skill, civility and integrity”).
- Florida Super Lawyers; personal injury law. (Ballots are sent to experienced lawyers, who are asked “to nominate the best lawyers they’ve personally observed in action.” Only 5% of Florida attorneys are selected).
- Florida Legal Elite. (Compiled by Florida Trend magazine by asking members of The Florida Bar to provide “the names of Florida lawyers they hold in the highest regard - lawyers they have worked with personally or would recommend to others”).
- Florida’s Top Lawyers; personal injury law. (This exclusive list is compiled by Florida Monthly magazine based upon independent voting).
- Elite Lawyers of America. (Membership limited to civil trial lawyers who have obtained a verdict or settlement of at least two million dollars).
- "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell. (This independent rating, determined by other lawyers and judges, is the highest possible for both legal ability and general ethical standards. The Martindale Directory was first published in 1868).
Memberships:
- American Association for Justice.
- Florida Justice Association.
- Palm Beach County Justice Association (Board of Directors 2004-2006).
- Palm Beach County Bar Association (Personal Injury and Wrongful Death CLE Committee).
Admitted:
- Florida; New York; Pennsylvania (inactive); U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida; and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania.
Communal Involvement:
- Autism Speaks, Corporate Chair of Walk Now for Autism Speaks.
- Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Prior Board Member of the Young Leadership Division.
- Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches, Board of Directors.
Personal Biographical Information:
- Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1967. Married to Ina, 1994.
- Two children: Tyler and Sasha.
Education:
- B.A. in Economics and Business, University of Pittsburgh, 1990.
- J.D., Yeshiva University, Cardozo School of Law, 1993, Member Moot Court Board.
E-mail: jlandy@lesserlawfirm.com
