Recent Blog Posts
Forklift accidents source of many work-related deaths, injuries
Did you know that forklifts were the source of 70 work-related deaths in 2021 and 7,290 nonfatal injuries involving days away from work in 2020. National Forklift Safety Day is celebrated on the second Tuesday of June each year. This year, it falls on June 13, 2023. The day is dedicated to raising awareness… Read More »
Pondering the Future of the Legal Profession
By Gary S. Lesser, President of the Florida Bar What is the future of the legal profession? There have been many opinions offered, but some answers are emerging. Generally speaking, tectonic shifts take a while before significant changes are realized, but technology is speeding up those processes. The bottom line: the legal profession will… Read More »
Cycling Safely on the new Cross Florida Bike Trail
By Chuck Geary For years, Florida cyclists have dreamed about completing a bike trip which would take them all the way across our state. As a teenager, firm attorney, Chuck Geary, completed three cross Florida bike trips as president of the local cycling club, the “Gold Coasters.” Cycling was simpler then and interior Florida… Read More »
Lesser Law Firm obtains nearly $1 million settlement after client injured in area store
When an employee at a retail store struck the back of our client’s ankles with a stocking cart, she went to the hospital and was treated for what she and the emergency room doctors thought were minor injuries. Doctors sent her home with medication and said she’d be better in a few days. Over… Read More »
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith Partner Steven Clarfield elected Board Chair of Levis JCC
West Palm Beach, FL – Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Firm Partner Steven Clarfield has been elected Board Chair of the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC in Boca Raton. Clarfield is a longtime supporter of Jewish community centers in Palm Beach County. His children attended JCC preschools and… Read More »
Uber and Lyft: The Hidden Surprise
By Mickey Smith, Shareholder Most people are surprised to learn they waived their right to a jury trial against Uber or Lyft before they ever get in the vehicle. The latest U.S. Terms of Use for Uber (1.17.2023) and the latest Lyft Terms of Service (12.12.2022) both, with limited exception, waive a customer’s right… Read More »
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith celebrates new West Palm Beach Office
West Palm Beach, FL – Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, a third-generation personal injury law firm, celebrated the grand opening of its new West Palm Beach office with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning. The move to a new location at 420 Columbia Drive comes as the firm marks its 96th year… Read More »
The Need for More ‘Experiential Education’ in Law School
By Gary Lesser, President of The Florida Bar & Managing Partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Did law school prepare you to be a lawyer? It’s a serious question. As I have been traveling all over Florida, speaking to various legal and non-legal groups about the work being done by The Florida… Read More »
Five Lesser Law Firm Attorneys Named 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is proud to announce that five attorneys made the prestigious list of Lawdragon’s 2023 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for their outstanding dedication to fighting for justice on behalf of their clients. These skilled personal injury trial attorneys are part of an illustrious group of leaders in the legal… Read More »
Safety Tips for Cyclists During Florida Bike Month
By Charles E. Geary, Esq. It’s that time of year again. The winter months are winding down. Spring is in the air and summer is just around the corner. Kids tend to dust off their bicycles and the cycling season begins! Young children are anxious to get out on the streets and explore new… Read More »
