Nicholas P. Panagakis - Orlando, FL
Attorney at Morgan & Morgan
Personal Injury Lawyers in Orlando, FL
20 North Orange Avenue Suite 1600 Orlando, FL 32801
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Orlando Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Panagakis began his legal career at the State Attorney's Office for Orange and Osceola Counties upon his graduation from law school in 1997. During his years at the State Attorney's Office, he prosecuted and tried misdemeanors and felonies; including drug offenses, sex crimes, and manslaughter. Upon leaving the State Attorney's Office, Nicholas joined a civil defense firm. He practiced out of the firm's Orlando and Melbourne, Florida offices for over seven years and ultimately became a Partner at the firm. Mr. Panagakis litigated and tried cases throughout the state of Florida for his clients comprised of various insurance companies, governmental agencies, trucking lines, grocery stores, and automobile parts and repair shops. In early 2007, Mr. Panagakis joined Morgan and Morgan, P.A. and he exclusively represents individuals and families who have been injured in accidents due to the negligence of others.
Mr. Panagakis was voted a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers in 2009-2010. This distinction is awarded to the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state. In 2019, Mr. Panagakis was voted into The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 100 and to America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, which are professional organizations comprised of America's top personal injury trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 100 and America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state will receive this honor and be selected for membership among The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 100 and America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys®. With these extremely high standards for selection to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys®,less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor - truly the most exclusive and elite level of attorneys in the community.
Mr. Panagakis is married to his wife, Heather, and is the proud father of four children, Ella, Sophia, Anna, and Peter. He remains active in his community and church having served on the parish council executive committee. He is a partner and shareholder in the firm.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers, 2009 - 2010
Other Sources of Feedback About Nicholas P. Panagakis
Included on the 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1997
J.D.
Major: Emphasis in Trial Practice
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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Rollins College,
Winter Park,
Florida, 1994
B.A.
Honors: Chief Justice, Student Hearing Board
Honors: Top Undergraduate Member of the International Fraternity
Major: History - Dunedin High School, 1990
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Rollins College,
Winter Park,
Florida, 1994
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder/Partner
Past Positions
- State Attorney's Office for Orange and Osceola Counties
Languages
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English
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Greek
Representative Cases
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David Gionet v. Argos, LLC
- Year: 2019
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M. Mazza v. Rolling Hills GC Inc.
- Year: 2018
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Diperna v. Umberger
- Year: 2011
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Blackwell v. Simmons
- Year: 2015
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Mighty v. Sea World of FL, LLC d/b/a Aquatica
- Year: 2014
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Cadle v. Geico
- Year: 2014
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Briers v. Petco
- Year: 2014
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Clark v. Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Company
- Year: 2013
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Salcedo v. Eader
- Year: 2012
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Martinez v. Vazquez
- Year: 2012
Published Works
Articles
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Wrongful Death Lawsuits: Orlando, Florida
Legal information for families who have unexpectedly lost a loved one in Orlando. -
Orlando Personal Injury Lawsuits & Lawyers
Information on personal injury lawsuits for those who have been harmed by another's negligence. -
Car Accident Lawyers, Lawsuits in Orlando
Online resource for car accident victims who need legal advice.
Other Affiliations
- Florida Bar
- The United States Supreme Court of America
- The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Northern, Middle, and Southern District Courts of Florida
- American Association for Justice
- Florida Justice Association
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