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Wrongful Death of Passenger in Boating Accident Results in Seven-figure Settlement

Leesfield & Partners secured a seven-figure confidential settlement for the family of a young woman who was killed in a single-boat accident. The accident happened under the cover of darkness and was caused by operator error. Our investigation revealed that speed and alcohol were the contributing factors to an accident…

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Over $1.2 million secured in back to back Key West settlements

In the Courtroom Partner Justin Shapiro represented a family visiting Key West from California that was involved in a jet ski incident and Partner Adam Rose represented the family of a Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy injured in a motor vehicle accident. Unparalleled Experience and Success Representing Victims of Jet Ski…

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Leesfield & Partners Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence Representing Injured Victims in Key West

In 1987, Leesfield & Partners opened their offices in Key West on the heels of a wrongful death case tried to verdict by Ira Leesfield. For the past four decades, the firm’s involvement in Monroe County has continued to grow both in the courts and in the community through educational…

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Fatal Boating Incident in Florida Keys Results in $1.7 Million Settlement

On Memorial Day, our client’s young boy who was snorkeling at the time was run over by a family boat operated by a 6-grader while at full speed and on a full plane. The propeller fatally injured him. Despite having a diver’s down flag prominently displayed, the reckless teenager who…

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Partner Adam Rose elected Secretary of Monroe County Bar Association

Leesfield & Partners – KEY WEST UPDATE Leesfield & Partners Partner, ADAM ROSE, has been elected to serve as Secretary of the Monroe County Bar Association (MCBA). During our 40-year involvement with the organization, Adam is the first lawyer at Leesfield & Partners to serve as an officer. We are…

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Annual Leesfield & Partners-sponsored Legal Education Luncheon and Reception in Key West a Hit

For decades, Leesfield & Partners has sponsored and organized the Monroe County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education luncheon. Having a long and cherished history in Key West dating back to 1976, the firm has always looked to collaborate with the MCBA and contribute to the legal community. This past Thursday,…

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Leesfield & Partners Files Lawsuit On Behalf Of Key West Resort Guest Who Contracted Legionnaires’ Disease

Leesfield & Partners has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a vacationer for her claims against Hawk’s Cay Resort for the negligent transmission of Legionnaires’ disease which caused significant injury and illness.  Marcia Blanar was a guest at Hawk’s Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida, from June 30, 2021 until…

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Leesfield & Partners settles back to back personal injury claims against Key West hotels on behalf of guests

Attorneys Justin Shapiro and Adam Rose successfully recovered over $700,000 in settlements on behalf of their clients who sustained lower limb fractures. In both cases, our clients were guests at separate Key West hotels, and both fell victim to the hotels’ failure to warn and failure to adequately light concealed…

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KEY WEST- Leesfield & Partners Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Parasailing Operator on Behalf of 10-Year-Old Son Following Dad Nicholas Hayward’s Death

Miami Attorneys Thomas Scolaro and Adam Rose have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Sunset Watersports, the company operating the parasailing tour that resulted in the death of Nicholas Hayward. Mr. Hayward is survived by his 10-year-old son. On July 17, Sunset Watersports’ boat captain, Andrew Santeiro, harnessed Nicholas and…

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Fatal Parasailing incident in Key West Underscores Limits of Florida Parasailing Laws

This week, a tragic parasailing incident took the life of 36-year-old Nicholas Hayward and critically injured 28-year-old Azalea Silva. This is a very sad reminder that Florida laws regulating – or attempting to regulate – the parasailing industry are still utterly inadequate and do not protect life. A very similar…

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