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Firm Partner Mickey Smith Joins Board of Trustees for HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

We are proud to announce that Firm Partner Mickey Smith has joined the Board of Trustees for HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.  A comprehensive medical facility that has been providing high-quality healthcare in Palm Beach County’s Western Communities for almost four decades, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including a dedicated pediatric emergency room and a full-service children’s hospital.   “I am honored to join the Board of Trustees,” Smith said. “It is an exciting time at the hospital as it expands to offer even more services to Palm Beach County.”  The hospital recently announced a new $80 million patient tower will be built on their Loxahatchee campus to provide customized care for people who undergo robotic surgery by surgeons who are part of the hospital’s Robotic Surgery Center for Excellence.  In addition to this board, Smith serves on the Advisory Board of the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club of Wellington and the Board of Directors for the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation.

Firm Partner Jeff Gordon elected Board President of Friends of Foster Children

Firm Partner Jeffrey Gordon has been elected President of the Board of Directors of Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County, Inc. As a licensed foster parent for the past 13 years, Gordon has substantial “on the ground” experience with the foster care system and knows the effect that removal of a child can have on that child and his or her family. “Friends of Foster Children is the only organization in Palm Beach County that provides wrap around services to families in the dependency system,” Gordon said. “I hope as President to provide leadership that continues the success of the organization and grows it so that we reach every family in Palm Beach County that needs our services.” The mission of Friends of Foster Children is “Fostering happy childhoods by enriching lives impacted by foster care.” The nonprofit does this through comprehensive advocacy for kinship, foster and adoptive caregivers, as well as providing opportunities to enrich the whole family’s life. Learn more about the important work they do at https://www.friendsoffosterchildren.com/ Thank you for your dedication and leadership, Jeff!

Key Biscayne Imposes E-Bike Ban Following Tragic Death; Florida Advances Legislation on Micro-Mobility Safety

A South Florida community recently banned the use of electronic bikes after a 66-year-old bicyclist died following a collision with a 12-year-old riding the e-bike.The Village of Key Biscayne instilled a 60-day ban of all motorized and electric vehicles as of Feb. 16. If caught riding one, fines start $250. A second violation could cost $500.This comes as a new bill to regulate ages and boundaries for how e-bikes and motorized scooters are ridden within city limits passed 114-0 in the Florida House of Representatives. Florida transportation House Bill 1049 now heads from the Senate to the State Appropriations Committee. Firm Attorney Chuck Geary is a lifelong cyclist who has reviewed Florida’s e-bike laws and pending legislation. Florida is a well-known destination for cycling tourism – our sunny climate, warm temperatures, flat landscapes, and beaches naturally attract cyclists focused on health. Organizations such as BikeFlorida.org promote cycling in Florida, connecting cyclists from the north to the numerous opportunities for biking in the state.E-bikes have gained popularity among riders who appreciate the benefits of higher speed and longer distances with lower physical effort and fitness demands. In July 2020, Florida enacted a bill to increase the maximum speed limit to 28 miles per hour and eliminate the age restrictions for e-bike use.But with the higher speed, comes the higher potential for death or injuries. More than 230 people died as a result of micro-mobility devices from 2017 through 2022, and an estimate 360,800 injuries were treated in hospital emergency rooms, according to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.Injuries have risen an estimated 23% each year since 2017, according to the report.Chuck Geary often represents people who are involved in cycling accidents throughout Florida. Don’t hesitate to call Chuck to discuss your potential case.

Lesser Honored with Stubbs Professionalism Award

A “consummate professional whose entire legal career has been defined by his personal professional conduct,” Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser was honored by his peers today with the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Sidney A. Stubbs Professionalism Award. Attorneys Patricia Leonard and Alexcia Cox presented Lesser with the award at a luncheon during the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s 2024 Bench Bar Conference. “I think this is the biggest professional recognition of my career,” Lesser said. “Professionalism is the heart of the legal profession. We help our clients, we show respect to the court, and we give back to our community. I have seen the men and women who have received this award over many years, and I am honored to be in their company.” Named for former Palm Beach County Bar Association President Sidney A. Stubbs, the award recognizes an attorney who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism, respect for the legal system, commitment to maintaining the highest levels of competence, courtesy and civility, and commitment to serving clients, the community and the public good. Previous award recipients include Michael Walsh, Adam Rabin, Patricia E. Lowry, Kara Berard Rockenbach and Scott Hawkins.Lesser is the Immediate Past President of The Florida Bar and Managing Partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, a third-generation law firm with nearly a century of experience successfully fighting for injured clients and their families. A native of West Palm Beach, Lesser is highly respected in the legal field and often serves as a guest lecturer and media commentator on the topics of personal injury and professional ethics. Lesser is a dedicated community servant who holds leadership positions in numerous civic and charitable organizations, including the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and Young Singers of the Palm Beaches.

Justice Served: $2 Million Settlement Secured for Victim of Restaurant Negligence

Imagine for a moment that it’s a beautiful, sunny South Florida day and you’re eating lunch next to an open window when suddenly, the large electronic retractable shade detaches and slams onto your head.  That’s exactly what happened to our client, causing traumatic injuries to her neck that required four surgeries.  The restaurant tried to deny liability, but Firm Partner Jeffrey Gordon uncovered surveillance video from inside the restaurant that caught the entire sequence of events on camera.  A restaurant employee negligently began lowering the window shade, and a gust of wind blew the shade and its bracket completely off the window frame. The bracket and shade flew directly into the head and neck of our client. Jeff also hired an expert engineer who inspected the shade and determined that a lack of maintenance had caused certain parts of the internal mechanism to wear out. The restaurant knew or should have known that given the lack of maintenance, and prior issues, that it was likely the window shade would fail at some point. The case was settled for $2 Million before trial.  When it comes to holding businesses responsible for injuries caused by unsafe conditions as a result of negligence, the team at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith will vigorously pursue your case to make sure justice is served. Our attorneys are available for consultation throughout the state on premises liability matters.

Employee Spotlight: Meet Legal Assistant Ella Anderson

As a high school student in Cuiaba, Brazil, Ella Anderson became enthralled with reading John Grisham novels. The books inspired her to attend law school in Brazil, however, she did not get an opportunity to finish her degree before coming to the United States. Life has a funny way of working things out.  Today, Ella is a tremendous asset to the clients of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, where she works as a legal assistant to Firm Partner Steven Clarfield. “At LLL&S, I feel that the firm truly cares about their clients, their employees and their families, as well as the community,” Ella, who celebrates four years with the Firm this month, said. “It’s a great fit for me, and I really enjoy helping our clients get justice.”   Ella is an early riser, waking up at 4:20 a.m. to go to the gym before work during the week, and watching the sunrise on the beach with her daughter, Olivia, 8, and husband, Kleber, on Sundays. Family is everything to Ella, who says she’s passionate about making sure they know how much they are loved. It might surprise you to know that Ella was a Judo champion as a teenager, and she’s also very good at video games. She dreams of one day traveling to Paris.  And since she works for a personal injury law firm, we had to share the story of how she lost the tip of her right index finger.“True story, when I was 7 years old, I wasplaying ambulance with my sister,” Ella recalled. “I was pretending to be the patient after an accident, laying on the ground, and she was pretending to be the ambulance. She was on a tricycle with training wheels, and she accidentally ran over my finger with one of the wheels.” At least now Ella knows a few good attorneys!

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