Lance C. Ivey - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Attorney at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
Catastrophic Personal Injury Lawyers in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
4300 TBC Way Suite 200 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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30
Years
Experience
Palm Beach Gardens Catastrophic Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 10/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Catastrophic Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Aviation
- Wrongful Death Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Lance C. Ivey is a nationally recognized civil trial attorney whose practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury, product liability, aviation, and wrongful death litigation. For more than three decades, he has represented individuals and families in some of the country’s most complex and high-profile cases, earning a reputation for taking on major corporations and insurance companies in pursuit of justice.
Lance has handled defective product cases throughout the United States, securing numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements against virtually every major international automobile and tire manufacturer. His practice includes cases involving automotive design and manufacturing defects, including insufficient roof strength, handling and stability defects, defective airbags, defective seat belts, and other dangerous vehicle components. He also represents clients who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones in aviation accidents and other catastrophic incidents.
What distinguishes Lance’s career is that his work has not only secured exceptional results for his clients, but has also led to meaningful safety improvements that continue to protect the public. Following the resolution of a major confidential seat belt defect case, an automotive manufacturer recalled more than 300,000 vehicles. In 2018, Lance’s investigation led to a nationwide recall by Volkswagen Group of America after defective door speaker trim components were found to expose occupants to sharp metal edges. Few attorneys in the United States can say their work has directly resulted in vehicle safety recalls. Lance has had the unique distinction of helping bring about two recalls involving hundreds of thousands of vehicles, changes that likely prevented additional injuries and saved lives.
Lance also represented the family of Carol Wright in the landmark Royal Park Bridge wrongful death case in 2022. In addition to obtaining what is believed to be the largest known settlement in the United States involving the death of a 79-year-old individual with no statutory survivors, the case resulted in significant reforms to Florida drawbridge operations. The resolution included enhanced criminal background checks for bridgetenders, mandatory recertification training, independent quality audits, and additional safety education designed to improve oversight and accountability. The settlement also established an annual scholarship in Carol Wright’s memory, creating a lasting legacy while helping to improve public safety for future generations.
Lance is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar, a distinction earned by only a small percentage of Florida attorneys. Board Certification is The Florida Bar’s highest level of recognition for an attorney’s competence, experience, professionalism, and ethics in a particular area of practice.
Throughout his career, Lance has been recognized by his peers for his legal excellence, including selection to The Best Lawyers in America, one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-review publications honoring attorneys for outstanding professional achievement.
Beyond the courtroom, Lance is deeply committed to serving others. Just days before sitting for his Board Certification examination, he traveled to Haiti to assist victims of the devastating 2010 earthquake, demonstrating the same compassion and commitment that define his legal practice.
Lance resides in Wellington, Florida, with his wife and their four children, Hunter, Piper, Koda, and Halle.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- US News & World Reports, Best Lawyers in America: 2021
- Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2026
- Up and Coming Attorney to Watch, South Florida Legal Guide
Other Sources of Feedback About Lance C. Ivey
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1995
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Miami, Coral Gables, 1991
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Corporal, United States Army, Paratrooper, 1983-1987
- Partner, Lytal, Reiter, Et. Al.
Languages
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English
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Portuguese
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Spanish
Pro Bono Activities
- Community Associations and Leadership Activities: Volunteer: American Heart
- Former Project Chairman: Habitat for Humanity
- Former Co-Chairman: American Heart Association – Heart Ball
Representative Cases
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Products Liability (defective seatbelt): $3,725,000
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Products Liability (defective seatbelt): $5,765,000
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Products Liability (defective seatbelt): $2,650,000
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Products Liability (vehicle defect): $1,920,003.67
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Products Liability (vehicle defect): $2,500,000
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Products Liability (tire failure): $2,050,000
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Products Liability (tire failure): $2,801,682.50
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Products Liability (vehicle defect): $7,000,000
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Products Liability (vehicle defect): $1,450,000
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Products Liability (defective airbag): $1,242,623.90
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Products Liability (tire failure): $2,100,000
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Products Liability (vehicle defect): $4,900,000
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Products Liability (elevator malfunction): $975,000
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Products Liability (vehicle defect): $1,060,000
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Products Liability (defective grill): $750,000 (EJH)
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Products Liability (tire failure): $1,000,000
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Car v. Pedestrian in Parking Lot: $1,450,000
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Products Liability (tire failure): $3,495,000
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Products Liability (vehicle defect): $868,000
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Products Liability (spa defect): $3,500,000
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Products Liability (vehicle defect): $1,531,799
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Trip and Fall: $730,000
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Products Liability (defective roller blade): $1,400,000 (EJH)
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Trip and Fall: $490,000
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Trip and Fall: $290,000
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Products Liability (aviation crash): $4,500,000 (TF)
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Dog Bite: $500,000 (EJH)
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Patron Struck by Airborne Umbrella: $245,000 (TF)
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Negligent Security: $600,000
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Auto Accident: $1,000,000
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Products Liability (defective gas stove): $1,000,000 (TF)
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Auto Accident: $650,000
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Auto Accident: $600,000
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Products Liability (defective recreational vehicle): $3,375,000
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Negligence of Bridge Tender Resulting in the Death of a 79-Year-Old Woman: $8,277,000 (EJH)
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Products Liability (aviation crash): $3,125,000 (TF)
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Products Liability (crashworthiness): $10,000,000
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Products Liability (crashworthiness): $8,200,000
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Trip and Fall: $825,000 (EJH)
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Negligent Security at Apartment Complex: $800,000 (AML)
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1996
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1996
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1996
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
Specialties and Certifications
- Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
Other Affiliations
- Board of Directors – Young Lawyers Section: Florida Justice Association
- Board of Directors: Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers Association
- Member: American Association for Justice
- Member: American Bar Association
- Member: American Board of Trial Advocates
- Member: Florida Justice Association
- Member: Speakers Bureau: The Florida Bar
- Member and Former Board of Directors: Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers
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Contact
4300 TBC Way
Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone Number: 561-363-2930
Fax Number: 561-832-2932
Email: Send a message
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