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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Alpert Jewish Family Service honors Gary and Jennifer Lesser with Luminary Award
Gary Lesser, Managing Partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, and his wife, Jennifer, are the recipients of the Alpert Jewish Family Service Inaugural Luminary Award for their many years of dedication and service to the non-profit organization. Gary and Jennifer were honored during the organization’s 19th Annual No Excuse for Abuse Evening… Read More »
Increasing Public Access To Legal Services: A Practical Plan
By Gary Lesser, President of The Florida Bar & Managing Partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC It is no surprise or shocking revelation that the legal profession has been evolving in big and small ways over the last few decades. Countless law review and news articles have looked at the changes that… Read More »
Gary S. Lesser named to South Florida Power 100 list
Congratulations to our Managing Partner Gary Lesser, who is recognized by City & State Florida in the first-ever South Florida Power 100 for his leadership as President of The Florida Bar! Gary is among a very impressive group of leaders on this list, including his peers at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg and State Rep. Lois Frankel…. Read More »
Lesser Law Firm Donates More than $269,000 to Local Charitable and Civic Organizations
Firm Founder Joseph Lesser laid the groundwork 95 years ago for what has become the foundation of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith’s legacy – professional service, hard work and dedication to our clients, and the importance of community service. We are pleased to share that in 2022, the Firm donated more than $269,000… Read More »
Lesser Law Firm obtains seven-figure settlement after car crashes into man’s home, pins him underneath it
Imagine sitting at your desk in your home office and a car comes crashing through the wall, pinning you underneath it. That’s exactly what happened to Gary Schweikhart in July 2022 at his home in suburban Boca Raton. Several of Schweikhart’s friends told him to immediately call Gary Lesser. Within a few months, he… Read More »
Gary Lesser Named One of Palm Beach’s Top 100 Most Influential Business Leaders
Congratulations to Managing Partner Gary Lesser, who has been selected as one of Palm Beach Illustrated’s 2023 Top 100 Most Influential Business Leaders! This is a special honor for Gary, who earlier this year became President of The Florida Bar, and last week launched a new initiative to help Floridians understand when and how… Read More »
Partner Joseph Landy Quoted in Sun Sentinel Article: Did Your Doctor Make a Mistake? Suing Medical Providers in Florida is Easy, Winning Isn’t
By Cindy Krischer Goodman South Florida Sun-Sentinel Nov 21, 2022 Your mammogram showed you had breast cancer but no one caught it. Your doctor botched your surgery because he himself was ill, or the hospital staff gave you the wrong medication and it led to a disability. There are lots of reasons Floridians want to… Read More »
Gary S. Lesser Recognized in Florida Trend ‘Florida 500’ Issue
West Palm Beach, FL –Gary S. Lesser, Managing Partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, is recognized in Florida Trend’s fifth-annual “Florida 500” issue, which highlights the 500 most influential executives in the state. Lesser is President of The Florida Bar, leading a team of skilled trial lawyers handling serious injury and insurance cases throughout Florida. … Read More »
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms”
West Palm Beach, FL – For the 13th consecutive year, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC has been included on the list of “Best Law Firms” in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers ® rankings. Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is ranked in Metropolitan Tier 1 of the 2023 U.S. News – Best… Read More »
Community Giving: An Investment That Really Matters
Let’s face it. A business can only be as strong as the community it serves. That is why our 95-year-old personal injury law firm has a long tradition of investing in the people, places and organizations that surround us. From serving in leadership positions on the boards of nonprofits to organizing fundraising events and… Read More »
Martin County Man Sues to Learn Identity of Facebook Page Creator Spreading Misinformation
Contact: Stephanie Slater Goldfuss sslatergoldfuss@lesserlawfirm.com 561-472-8174 Stuart, FL – While Facebook often provides a valuable forum for the public to share information, people are increasingly taking advantage of social media’s anonymity to spread misinformation, false allegations and outright lies to slander others for their personal gain. One Martin County man is taking a stand… Read More »
Five LLLS attorneys recognized in 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is proud to have five attorneys listed in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America ®! Congratulations to Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser, and Partners Joseph B. Landy, Michael S. Smith, Chad E. Hastings and Glenn E. Siegel for their recognition in this definitive guide to… Read More »
Gary S. Lesser voted by peers to the Florida Trend Legal Elite Hall of Fame.
Managing Partner and The Florida Bar President Gary S. Lesser was again voted by his peers to be named to Florida Trend Legal Elite Hall of Fame. Gary is one of only 186 attorneys in Florida to receive this prestigious honor. Less than 2 percent of active Florida Bar members practicing in Florida appear… Read More »
West Palm Beach Attorney Gary S. Lesser Sworn In as 74th President of The Florida Bar
Orlando, FL (June 24, 2022) – Attorney Gary S. Lesser, Managing Partner of West Palm Beach-based Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, was sworn in today as the 74th President of The Florida Bar. More than 500 Bar members attended the ceremony, which took place this morning at the Bar’s Annual Convention at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek… Read More »
Joshua Ferraro explains some of the new requirements of the recently-passed Boating Safety Act of 2022
WPBF (ABC), March 27, 2022 – Joshua Ferraro explains some of the new requirements of the recently-passed Boating Safety Act of 2022… Read More »
Joshua Ferraro discusses new regulations in the Boating Safety Act of 2022
WPEC (CBS), March 27, 2022 – Joshua Ferraro discusses new regulations in the Boating Safety Act of 2022… Read More »
Joshua D. Ferraro Named Partner at Prominent Law Firm Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, Attorney Joshua Ferraro has been announced as a new partner of the prestigious Florida law firm with locations in Martin and Palm Beach County and will help lead the Treasure Coast office. “Josh is a lawyer’s lawyer, in terms of the excellent case results he obtains and the… Read More »
Lesser Wins Bar President-Elect Contest
Fifteenth Circuit Board of Governors member Gary S. Lesser has been elected Bar president-elect for the 2021-22 Bar year.
”I’m overwhelmed and grateful for the support of so many lawyers across Florida” Read More »
Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser Named President-Elect Designee of The Florida Bar
Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser Named President-Elect Designee of The Florida Bar; Lesser to represent more than 100,000 Florida attorneys. Read More »
River Living: Chuck and Becky Geary
Chuck and Becky Geary are longtime residents of Sewall’s Point who both grew up in Stuart and would never consider living anywhere else. Chuck is a fourth-generation Martin county resident; his downtown law office is across from the County Courthouse.
Congratulations to our Attorneys recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America©
Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith, one of Florida’s oldest law firms, is pleased to announce five of the Firm’s partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Partners Gary S. Lesser, Joseph B. Landy, Mickey Smith, Chad Hastings, and Glenn Siegel were all recognized in the… Read More »
Surfers for Autism Gets Large Donation From Orlando Area School Children
After volunteering at a Surfers for Autism (SFA) event two years ago, Kim Tenney’s eyes were opened to the power surfing has in helping autistic children. A teacher at St. Luke’s Lutheran School in Oviedo, FL, Kim teaches several autistic children, and she decided to share the SFA’s mission with the St. Luke’s Chapel… Read More »
Five Attorneys recognized as Florida Trend’s Legal Elite
The Firm is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser, Shareholder Joseph B. Landy, Shareholder Mickey Smith, Partner Chad C. Hastings, and Partner Glenn E. Siegel have been named 2019 Florida Trend’s Legal Elite. The organization recognizes 1,012 honorees representing just over 1% of 100,000 active Florida Bar members practicing law in… Read More »
Boca Raton Opening Reception
The Firm hosted a reception at the Boca Raton Museum of Art to celebrate the Firm’s move into a new location in the Sanctuary Centre in Boca Raton…. Read More »
Four Firm Partners Named 2019 Super Lawyers
Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith PLLC is pleased to announce that 4 of the Firm’s Partners were named 2019 Super Lawyers for Plaintiff Personal Injury. Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser, Partner Joseph B. Landy, Partner Michael S. Smith, and Partner Chad C. Hastings are among the top 5% of lawyers in the entire state… Read More »
Firm Chosen as 10 Best Law Firm in Client Satisfaction
The Firm is proud to announce that we have been selected as a 10 Best Law Firm from the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. This honor is presented to 10 law firms in each state who are selected for outstanding ratings in Client Satisfaction and recognized as industry leaders. The goal of this… Read More »
Our Boca Office Has Relocated
We are pleased to announce that our Boca Raton office has officially moved! Due to the growth we have been experiencing in Boca Raton, we have moved our office to a new, larger space. Our new office is located in the Sanctuary Centre at 4800 N Federal Highway, Suite 205B, Boca Raton, Florida 33431…. Read More »
The Firm Welcomes Partner Steve Clarfield
The Firm is pleased to announce that attorney Steven “Steve” Clarfield has joined the Firm. With almost 28 years of legal experience, Steve will be working primarily out of our Boca Raton office and will be handling cases throughout Florida. Steve – like many of the attorneys at the firm – has extensive prior… Read More »
Happy 92nd Anniversary To The Firm
Today marks the 92nd anniversary of Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith. The Firm was founded by Joseph Lesser from Rome, GA, in a small one-room office inside the Citizens Building in downtown West Palm Beach. Joe had a simple mission: Do your best to help your clients and your community. The Firm is proud… Read More »
Mickey Smith Celebrates AV Preeminent Rating for 25th Consecutive Year
An AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell is the highest possible peer review rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. It is bestowed based upon confidential reports by Judges and other lawyers in the community. At Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith, we are proud that many of our attorneys have achieved the prestigious Preeminent rating. Congratulations to Partner … Read More »
Joe Landy Chosen for 2017-2019 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys
The Firm is proud to announce that Partner Joe Landy has been chosen for 2017-2019 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys from the American Institute of Legal Counsel. This award is given to attorneys who are formally nominated by the Institute, clients, and/or another attorney. They also have achieved the highest degree of professional achievement… Read More »
Joe Landy named Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Partner Joe Landy was named one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for 2018. Selection to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high value, high stakes legal matters. To be considered for selection, Joe must have litigated a matter… Read More »
Attorney Josh Ferraro Helps At Risk Youth In Martin County
In May 2017, attorney Josh Ferraro and a group of local community leaders joined forces with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office to create Martin County Police Athletic League (MCPAL). The program is designed to pair good cops with good kids and provide a safe environment in which they can develop new friendships and become productive… Read More »
Firm Receives Significant Victory From Florida’s Fourth District Court Of Appeal
Wrong Jury Instructions Nix Safeco’s Win In Crash Row By Jeff Sistrunk Law360 (October 24, 2018, 9:14 PM EDT) — A Florida appeals court on Wednesday vacated a lower court’s judgment freeing Safeco Insurance Co. from covering a policyholder’s costs in a car crash injury case, saying the trial judge improperly instructed the jury… Read More »
Welcoming Our Newest U.S. Citizens
Managing Partner Gary Lesser speaking on behalf of the Federal Bar Association Palm Beach County Chapter, addressed a packed courtroom of recently naturalized citizens and their families as they took part in the Naturalization Ceremony held at the Federal Courthouse in Downtown West Palm Beach. On this day 49 new citizens from 29 countries… Read More »
5 Attorneys Named 2019 Best Lawyers
Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith is pleased to announce that lawyers from the firm have once again been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers selects its lists of attorneys by recognizing those who have… Read More »
Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Honors Two Attorneys
Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s attorneys have again been named to Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™ 2018. The 1,012 honorees represent just over 1% of 100,000 active Florida Bar members practicing law in Florida. Additionally, the Firm’s Managing Partner, Gary S. Lesser, has been recognized as… Read More »
Attorney Glenn Siegel Sworn In To Executive Board
Attorney Glenn Siegel has been appointed the Secretary position on the Executive Board for the Rotary Club of West Palm Beach. Glenn has been a member of the Rotary Club of West Palm Beach for over 10 years. He is the current Chair of the Rotary Fly-Away fundraiser which raises money for the many… Read More »
4 Attorneys From Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith named 2018 Florida Super Lawyer
Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith, a premier personal injury law firm, is pleased to announce that four of their attorneys were recently named to the 2018 list of Florida Super Lawyers. This honor is granted to only the most respected lawyers in the state, with no more than 5% of lawyers in each state making… Read More »
Firm Moves To Geary Law Building In Stuart
The Firm is pleased to announce our newest location in the Geary Law Building in beautiful Downtown Stuart at 27 SE Ocean Blvd. We have relocated our Treasure Coast office right across the street from the Martin County Courthouse after many years in our previous Martin County office location. Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith… Read More »
Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith Named “10 Best Law Firm for Client Satisfaction”
Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith, one of Florida’s leading personal injury law firms, is pleased to announce that The American Institute of Legal Counsel has recognized the Firm as one of the “10 Best Law Firms for Client Satisfaction”. The American Institute’s Personal Injury Division recognizes firms who are the best in the industry… Read More »
Congratulations Joe Landy and Nicole Hunt Jackson
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA) has recognized Partner Joseph Landy and Attorney Nicole Hunt Jackson as Two-year 10 Best Personal Injury Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The AIOPIA award recognizes the importance of client-attorney relationships and places the utmost emphasis on selecting attorneys with significant success in the field of personal injury law without sacrificing service and support. … Read More »
Make Sure Your Holiday Gift Giving is Safe & Jolly
By Joshua D. Ferraro and Gary S. Lesser Very few memories in life are more precious than the sight of a little boy or girl coming down the stairs to see their Christmas or Chanukah gifts waiting. The look of pure delight in their eyes as they tear through the wrapping paper is enough… Read More »
8 Years in a Row Best Law Firm
The U.S. News “Best Law Firm” rankings have been announced, and Lesser Lesser Landy and Smith have made the list for the 8th year in a row. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading… Read More »
Firm Recognized as 2018 Best Lawyers in America
The law office of Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith announced today that the three partners were named to the Best Lawyers in America, with Partner Michael S. Smith also named Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law in the West Palm Beach region. The honor of Lawyer of the Year, awarded to Mickey Smith,… Read More »
Lesser’s Committee Moves 4th District Court of Appeals to Area in 1960s
A Palm Beach Post article circa 1965 about Shepard Lesser’s efforts to make West Palm Beach the 4th District Court of Appeals new home…. Read More »
McDonald’s asked to stop advertising on ‘Family Guy’
Robert Gibbs, McDonald’s new communications chief, has a full agenda as he prepares to bring some much-needed shine back to the Golden Arches, and now there is one more issue vying for his attention: when the company chooses to run its commercials. Parents Television Council, which issues advisories on appropriate television programming for children,… Read More »
The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches announced their finalists to receive 2014 Annual Awards honoring business success
Gary S. Lesser and Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith is honored to be a finalist in the Small Business Person of the Year category. The two other well deserving finalists are Shanon Materio with McMow Art Glass Inc., and Robert Kirschner with Passport Publications and Media Corporation. The Annual Business Awards winners will be… Read More »
26th Annual Pro Bono Recognition Evening and Auction
Event:26th Annual Pro Bono Recognition Evening and Auction When:May 10, 6 p.m. Where:Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach Notable:Legal Aid’s 26th Annual Pro Bono Recognition Evening honors those lawyers and other professionals in Palm Beach County who have provided outstanding volunteer services to: survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and… Read More »
Boo Boos For Honey Boo Boo Family What Are Their Legal Rights?
Chad Hastings – Honey Boo Boo Car Accident from THELAW.TV on Vimeo…. Read More »
Joshua Ferraro: Punitive damages compelling reason not to text, drive
Joshua Ferraro is an lawyer with Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, based in Stuart, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton. TCPalm The Centers for Disease Control report that distracted driving is a contributing factor in more than 386,000 injuries and more than 3,000 deaths every year. To put that into perspective, you could fill… Read More »
Gary and Jennifer Lesser, Co-Chairs of the NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE Luncheon for the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
The Ninth Annual Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service (AJFCS) “No Excuse for Abuse” Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. Jennifer & Gary S. Lesser and Susan and Ron Pertnoy chair the event. Accomplished actress, social activist… Read More »
Top Florida Verdicts and Settlements of 2012
Top Florida Verdicts and Settlements of 2012 recognized Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith for obtaining Top Jury Verdicts in 2 separate categories for a Wrongful Death Case and Nursing Home Neglect. View the full listing of the publications below: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e0a5c2b9#/e0a5c2b9/72 http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e0a5c2b9#/e0a5c2b9/80 Please visit our Case Results Page for the full details of the cases…. Read More »
Chad Hastings featured in the Home Town News
The Rumba, Salsa and Foxtrot. Sequins, glitter and silk. Months of practice perfecting complicated dance steps will finally pay off in the grand event known as Dancing with the Martin County Stars. This is the third year for the fundraiser hosted by the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition and Scott Berry, executive director, believes… Read More »
When A Smartphone Kills…What Happens Next?
Ma Ailun, a 23-year-old Chinese woman, picked up her iPhone 5 to answer a call while the battery was charging and was electrocuted last Thursday, according to a report from Chinese news outlet Xinhaunet. Apple is looking into the report…. Read More »
Lawyer of the Month, Gary Lesser
Lawyer of the Month, Gary Lesser Bringing Change To Clients & The Community By Bebe Novick-Brodigan “Staying at the office past midnight as a young lawyer photocopying and hole-punching papers, will either give you humility, or reinforce humility – and that is a great benefit to carry with you,” says Gary Lesser. It has… Read More »
On May 15th Chad was surprised by an entourage
On May 15th Chad was surprised by an entouragefrom the Healthy Start Coalition of Martin County welcoming him to the 2013 cast of Dancing with the Martin Stars. Meeting Chad for the first time was Valorie Pari, Chad’s dance partner who is with Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Stuart. Valorie and Chad will be… Read More »
On June 12th, 2013 FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Announced
On June 12th, 2013 FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Announcedtheir first University Sponsored Residency Program. Over 100 community leaders from partnering hospitals, FAU Board of Directors, FAU Foundation Board of Directors and several distinguished guests attended the reception. Dr. David J. Bjorkman, M.D., M.S.P.H., Dean and Executive Director of Medical Affairs, thanked… Read More »
Florida Jury Verdict, Review & Analysis Summarizes a $1.775 million verdict
Florida Jury Verdict, Review & Analysis Summarizes a $1.775 million verdict in the wrongful death trial of professional wrestler Chief White Owl. Mickey Smith and Joe Landy, partners of the Firm Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, successfully tried the case in Palm Beach County. Click here to view the full Jury Verdict summary…. Read More »
Josh Ferraro joins Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC as senior lawyer
STUART – The law firm of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is pleased to announce the return of Joshua D. Ferraro. Ferraro rejoins the firm as a senior lawyer working out of the firm’s Stuart office, assisting clients throughout the TreasureCoast with claims arising from personal injury and wrongful death as well as… Read More »
Firm Hosts Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate Patrick Murphy
Firm Partners Gary Lesser, Joe Landy and other Firm lawyers and staff welcomed Patrick Murphy at a fundraiser held at the firm’s West Palm Beach office on October 23, 2012. Special guest was Lewis Clark, retired General of the United States Army…. Read More »
Firm Becomes an Official Small Business Partner to the 2012 Presidential Debate
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith has partnered with the 2012 Presidential Debate this Fall through an initiative launched by The Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Lynn University in Boca Raton, where this year’s Presidential Debate will be held on October 22, 2012. Ground media coverage is expected to exceed 3,000 and… Read More »
Firm Skipped Court and Headed to SunFest to Help Children with Special Needs
More than 15 lawyers and staff from Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) left their suits and legal briefs behind and opted to don their LLL&S t-shirts and shorts and head to SunFest to literally “play it forward” and volunteer their time to help make great SunFest memories for a special group of… Read More »
Gary Lesser – Lawyer and Philanthropist
When managing partner Gary Lesser’s firm gave $50,000, to Florida Atlantic University’s stadium, he was already a familiar face in Boca Raton. This is the third generation of Lessers in the law firm Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, which was founded by his grandfather, Joseph. The firm, which was started 85 years ago in… Read More »
FAU Stadium Receives $50,000 Gift from Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
The Florida Atlantic University athletics department recently received a gift of $50,000 for its on-campus stadium from Gary Lesser on behalf of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC. The contribution has been recognized with permanent signage on a stadium concession area. Pictured are Mickey Smith, Gary Lesser, FAU Coach Howard Schnellenberger, and Joe Landy…… Read More »
Gary Lesser Selected as a Top Lawyer for 2012 South Florida Legal Guide
Gary Lesser, managing partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC has been selected a “Top Lawyer” for the 2012 edition of the South Florida Legal Guide, the region’s premier legal services publication that provides a convenient, easily accessible print and online resource for the region’s professional community. Lesser is recognized for his expertise… Read More »
United Way of Martin County Recognizes Lawyer Chad Hastings with its ‘Employee Pillar of Character’ Award in the Organization’s Character Counts! Campaign
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith PLLC Lawyer Chad Hastings has been honored by the United Way of Martin County with its 2011-2012 Employee Pillar of Character Award as part of its “CHARACTER COUNTS!” program…Read More >>
Quincy Smith: Wellingtons Most Famous Dog
Visitors to the new Patriot Memorial in Wellington are greeted by a variety of personalized brick pavers that were sold to raise funds for the project. One of those bricks pays tribute to “Quincy Smith: The Most Famous Dog in Wellington.” Quincy is owned by longtime Wellington residents Mickey and Lizz Smith, sponsors of… Read More »
Lawyer Joseph B. Landy Selected for Inclusion in 2011 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Joseph B. Landy, a partner in the law firm of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law. For nearly three decades, Best Lawyers has been regarded – by both… Read More »
Managing Partner Gary Lesser Moderates FJA Annual Auto Negligence Seminar
Gary moderated the all day seminar in Ft. Lauderdale, featuring some of the top personal injury lawyers in Florida, addressing substantive law, case law updates, and firm management guidance. He spoke about “Ethics, Letters of Protection, and the Most Common Legal Malpractice Issues.” For more information about the Florida Justice Association, click here.
Successful Fundraiser for Rep. Bill Galvano Running for State Senate
Bill Galvano was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives, District 68, in 2002. Now he is running for Florida State Senate to serve his constituents in District 21, covering four counties. We were proud to hold a fundraiser at our West Palm Beach office to help Bill Galvano, who has been a… Read More »
Senator Bill Nelson Welcomed by Supporters at Local Fundraiser
More than 50 supporters welcomed Senator Bill Nelson at the home of Gary and Jennifer Lesser on the evening of August 18th. Event Hosts included: Marty Cass, Scott Glassman, Jason Guari, Bradley Harper, Andrew Hope, John Howe, Jennifer & Gary Less, Lisa & David Lickstein, Scott Murray, Adam Rabin, Gerald Richman and Jeanmarie Whalen…. Read More »
Firm Lawyers Speak at Mediation Seminar
Lawyers Gary Lesser and John Howe spoke at the “Mediation at its Best!” Continuing Education Seminar on Saturday, August 13th. Presentations included topics as “Personal Injury Cases: Ethics and Mediators’ Role” (Gary Lesser) and Diversity: Awareness and Ethical Considerations in Mediation and Arbitration (John Howe)…. Read More »
Lawyers at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Recognized as Florida Legal Elite
Several lawyers at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC have been recognized in the 2011 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™. The list of 1,352 honorees, published in the July issue of Florida Trend magazine, includes lawyers in private practice as well as a separate list of top government/non-profit lawyers. Managing Partner Gary… Read More »
Gary S. Lesser Inducted into Florida Trends Legal Elite Hall of Fame
For his second consecutive year, Gary S. Lesser, Managing Partner at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, has been recognized in the 2011 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite Hall of Fame, now in its third year. Out of more than 90,000 lawyers actively practicing in the State of Florida, there were only… Read More »
Managing Partner Sworn into Office of Florida Bar Board of Governors
Gary S. Lesser, Managing Partner at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC was sworn as a new member of the 2011-2012 Florida Bar Board of Governors for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit on Thursday, June 23, 2011 during the Organization’s Annual Convention held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. As… Read More »
Lillian Lesser Competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee for Third Year
Lillian Lesser, 14 years old and daughter of Managing Partner, Gary Lesser and Jennifer Lesser, participated again in this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland. This was Lillian’s third consecutive year in competing, making it to the National twice. Lillian was in the top 20% of 275 spellers from the 50… Read More »
Gary Lesser Joins Florida Atlantic University Foundation Board
Managing Partner Gary Lesser joined seven others in becoming new members of the Florida Atlantic University Foundation Board. The Foundation’s Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated group of alumni and friends of the University who volunteer their time and expertise to spearhead fundraising efforts and manage the Foundation’s assets. Please read more… Read More »
Mickey Smith Working to Preserve Judiciary
Longtime Wellington resident Mickey Smith has seen a lot in his 26 years of practicing civil trial law. Few things rattle him. The events of the latest legislative session in Tallahassee still leave him saddened, though. “The legislative branch is trying to destroy another, co-equal branch — the judiciary,” Smith said. “The legislature is… Read More »
Gary Lesser Joins Business Development Board of Palm Beach County’s C-Suite Economic Forum
The Business Development Board (BDB) of Palm Beach County launched a new “C-Suite Series” organized to bring top business leaders together to discuss the competitiveness of Palm Beach County as a business location. Managing Partner, Gary Lesser, was happy to join the forum. To learn more about the BDB of Palm Beach County, please… Read More »
LLL&S Sponsors 7th Annual Men’s Nite Out
The 7th Annual Men’s Nite Out event, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, was held this year at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach and featured all-time leading NBA scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Firm was happy to sponsor this Federation event again this year. This is just one… Read More »
Firm Sponsors United Way of Martin County Donor Luncheon
United Way of Martin County recently honored its Keel Club and Tocqueville Society donors during a luncheon at Bonefish Grill in Stuart. Attendees were treated to a delicious lunch of Bonefish Grill favorites prepared by Alan Armstrong’s staff and completely underwritten by Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, Lawyers at Law… Read More >>
Firm Underwrites Fit & Fun Sports Program for Children with Special Needs
The law firm of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC continues to provide significant funding to bring “fun and fitness” to more than 75 children and teens with special needs who are enrolled in the upcoming Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Fit & Fun Sports Program from March 27-May 22…. Read More »
Gary Lesser Elected by Peers to Florida Bar Board of Governors
Gary S. Lesser, the managing partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, has been elected by his peers to The Florida Bar Board of Governors for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4. He will be sworn into office for a two-year term at The Florida Bar’s Annual Convention in June… Read More »
Team LLL&S Walks for Autism Speaks
As a civil trial lawyer and partner with the firm Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, Joe Landy spends all his time fighting for victims who can’t fight for themselves – everyone from abused elderly nursing home patients to victims of corporate greed… Read More >>
Firm Lawyers Recognized by Lawdragon Magazine
Firm Partners Joe Landy and Mickey Smith have been recognized as one of the 2011 Lawdragon Magazine leading lawyers in America. The Lawdragon Magazine is the most elite print and online publication celebrating excellence in the U.S. legal profession and is distributed to over 200,000 subscribers, which include some of the most notable lawyers,… Read More »
Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith Sponsors Junior Achievement’s ‘Watch a Rising Star’ Event
Five high school vocalists “wowed” almost 400 Junior Achievement supporters during the recent “Watch A Rising Star” competition at the Raymond F. Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion while competing for $5,000 in award money. It was all part of a fundraising event that also included dinner along with silent and live auctions…Read More »
Siegel Boys Make a Difference
“Giving back” is one of the Firm’s philosophies. The partners encourage the associates and staff to support charitable organizations with time and financial support, a philosophy dating back three-generations to the founder of the law firm Joseph H. Lesser in 1927. Lawyer Glenn Siegel’s boys, Evan and Alex, took it one step farther and… Read More »
Jeri Muoio Fundraiser
Guests arrived at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith’s West Palm Beach office January 25th, to show their support for candidate Jeri Muoio, who is running for Mayor of West Palm Beach. Muoio’s campaign is focused on building a grassroots base of support for those who want to see a positive and meaningful change in… Read More »
Gary Lesser Named as Top Lawyer
Managing Partner Gary Lesser was named Top Lawyer in the 2011 South Florida Legal Guide. The Top Lawyers are selected based on a peer nomination procedure and are well regarded in the legal profession, have many years of experience and a distinguished record of achievement…. Read More »
Judge’s Ruling Fair for Youthful Offender Woods
As President of the Palm Beach Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Partner Mickey Smith, responds to Judge’s ruling. The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) is composed of lawyers who represent plaintiffs and defendants. As part of it’s mission, ABOTA responds to unwarranted and unjust attacks on judges, who are ordinarily… Read More »
Community Played Special Part in Grand Opening of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC’s New Office Building in Boca Raton
A sense of community commitment resonated throughout Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC’s recent grand opening of its new 12,188-square-foot office building located at Corporate Plaza in Boca Raton… Read More »
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Partners with WPBF-25 and Estrella TV for Community Wide Food Drive
With so many local residents having a difficult time making ends meet due to the high employment rate and a tumultuous economy, the law offices of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) is partnering with WPBF-25 and Estrella TV on the stations’ third annual “Holiday Food Drive With 25” that launches Monday, Nov…. Read More »
Managing Partner Honored as Business Person of the Year 2009-2010 by The Stuart/Martin County Chamber
Gary Lesser of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC Managing Partner was honored this month at the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Installation Gala. For more information on the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce, please click here.
LLL&S Sponsors Models of Success and Raises Hope for a Cure
Some of the best role models in South Florida, the men from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office, strutted their stuff during a one-of-a-kind fashion show in order to raise money for the Southeast Florida Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. Please read article here. For more information on the Lupus Foundation of… Read More »
