Jeffrey F. Gordon P.A. - Boca Raton, FL
Attorney at Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC
Personal Injury Lawyers in Boca Raton, FL
4800 N. Federal Highway Suite 205B Boca Raton, FL 33431
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40
Years
Experience
Boca Raton Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Jeff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1961. He attended Emory University in Atlanta,Georgia where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Jeff then attended the University of Florida School of Law earning his J.D. degree. While in law school, he served as Chief Defense Counsel for the University of Florida Honor Court, was a legal research and writing teaching assistant, and served as a certified legal intern with the Public Defender's Office, where he tried numerous criminal cases. Upon graduation in 1986, he began work as a criminal defense attorney in Miami, where he received extensive trial experience.
In 1987, Jeff joined the law firm of Broad and Cassel. He became an equity partner in 1994. He served as the firm's sole personal injury attorney, handling cases throughout Florida and in numerous other states.
Jeff has been a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1993, and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Jeff is very active in his community. He has been a licensed foster parent since 2010. He is Chairman of the
Board of Champions Empowering Champions, an organization that supports former foster youth at Florida Atlantic University. He served as Chairman of the Palm Beach Advisory Group with the foster care agency
Kids in Distress, and he is a proud Board Member of Friends of Foster Children, a foster support group in
West Palm Beach. Jeff has coached over 50 different youth sports teams in Boca Raton.
Outside of work, Jeff enjoys playing basketball in several leagues and in Masters Basketball tournaments
throughout the country. He is also a guitarist in The Fast Crowd, a classic rock band that plays locally in
Boca Raton. Since 1994, Jeff has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University, teaching at
least one class per semester in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Personal Injury.
Jeff's practice focuses on personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He has successfully handled
numerous claims in excess of one million dollars. He has litigated all types of personal injury and wrongful
death claims, including automobile liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, and products liability.
He has extensive experience in highway construction site and commercial trucking accident cases.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of legal ability and ethics
- American Board of Trial Advocates Member (ABOTA is an invitation-only group of experienced trial lawyers “who display skill, civility, and integrity”)
- U.S. News and World Report “Best Law Firm”, 2018 – present
- Outstanding Professor, FAU Paralegal Program
- Coach of the Year, SABR Soccer
- Top 10 Attorney Award, Boca Observer, 2013
Other Sources of Feedback About Jeffrey F. Gordon P.A.
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Florida College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1986
J.D.
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University of Florida College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 1986
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Non Legal Education
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Emory University,
Atlanta,
Georgia, 1983
B.A.
Major: Philosophy and Political Science
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Emory University,
Atlanta,
Georgia, 1983
Past Positions
- Florida Atlantic University, Adjunct Professor, 1994 - Present
- University of Florida Honor Court, Chief Defense Counsel
- Public Defender’s Office, Certified Legal Intern
- Broad and Cassel, 1987 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Champions Empowering Champions, Chairman of Board, 2019-Present
- American Association of Caregiving Youth, Board of Directors, 2019-Present
- Boca Raton Downtown Business Alliance, Board of Directors, 2019 – Present
- Kids In Distress, Palm Beach County Advisory Board-Chairman, 2018 – Present
- Friends of Foster Children, Board of Directors, 2018 – Present
- Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Leads Group Member, 2018 – Present
- Anti-Defamation League, Civil Rights Committee Member, 2018 – Present
- Florida Regional Board of Directors, 2019-Present
- Foster Child Project, Volunteer Attorney, 2012 – Present
- Kids In Distress, Foster Parent, 2010 – Present
- Guardian ad litem, Volunteer Attorney, 2008 – Present
- Spanish River High School, Student Advisory Council, 2008 – 2011
- Del Prado School, Student Advisory Council, 1997 – 2013
- SABR Soccer, Coach and Division Representative, 1992 – 2012
- Boca Hoops, Coach and Board Member, 1995 – 2012
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1986
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1986
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1986
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, 1993
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar (Member)
- Palm Beach County Justice Association
- South Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Florida Justice Association
- Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society, 2019 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Florida Bar Association, 2018 - Present (Grievance Committee member)
- South County Bar, 2018 - Present (Co-Chairman Civil Procedure Committee)
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Contact
4800 N. Federal Highway
Suite 205B
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 888-557-5718
Fax: 561-368-8292
Email: Send a message
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