Thomas J. Jerla Esq. - Plantation, FL
Attorney at Morgan & Morgan
Dog Bite & Animal Attacks Lawyers in Plantation, FL
8151 Peters Road Suite 4000 Plantation, FL 33324
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Plantation Dog Bite & Animal Attacks Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Dog Bite & Animal Attacks
- Negligent Security & Inadequate Security
- Premises Liability
- Slip & Fall
Attorney Information
Overview
After graduating law school, Mr. Jerla worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office where he tried more than forty cases to verdict. Prior to leaving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office in 2007, he was assigned to the Economic Crimes Division where he was responsible for the investigation and prosecution of investment fraud, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud, embezzlement and identity theft.
Following his career as an Assistant State Attorney, Tom handled hundreds of cases on behalf of a national janitorial service company. As a result, he understands how these corporations evaluate liability and claims in premises cases and can utilize his knowledge to aggressively conduct discovery and hold these businesses and individuals accountable for their wrongdoing.
In his free time, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife and son. In addition, Tom serves on the Board of Directors for The 22 Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military veterans suffering from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries."
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale Hubble AV-Preeminent Rating since 2012
- 2016 Super Lawyers Rising Star
Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas J. Jerla Esq.
Included on the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Pace University School of Law,
White Plains,
New York, 2002
JD
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Member, Georgetown White Collar Crime Trial Competition Team
Honors: Member, National Trial Competition Team
Honors: Regional Award for Best Cross Examination 2002
Honors: Vice President, Student Bar Association
Law Review: Pace Law Review, Case Note & Comment Editor, 2001 - 2002
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Pace University School of Law,
White Plains,
New York, 2002
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Non Legal Education
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Temple University, 1999
B.S.
Major: Environmental Engineering Technology
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Temple University, 1999
Past Positions
- Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Assistant State Attorney, 2002 - 2007
Representative Cases
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Intracoastal Point Condominium Ass’n v. Horowitz, 54 So.3d 528
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2002
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Other Affiliations
- Florida Justice Association (FJA)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA)
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