Glenn Klausman - Winter Park, FL
Attorney at Klausman Law
Personal Injury Lawyers in Winter Park, FL
1685 Lee Road Suite 110-A Winter Park, FL 32789
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50
Years
Experience
Winter Park Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 07/01/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
“My father and mother taught me to treat people the way you would want them to treat you. To put yourself in the other person’s shoes to understand the way they see things. To try to do your best at everything you do. To make as many friends as you can, because you never have too many.”
My Journey to Becoming a Personal Injury Attorney
After law school, my first job was with the Public Defender’s office in Sanford and Orlando. I was in court every week for the five years I was an Assistant Public Defender. Some of the best trial lawyers get their start as Assistant Public Defenders. You learn trial skills, effective communicating, and you develop your reputation in the legal community.
As a Public Defender, I was in the courthouse with an hour break between hearings. I went into a courtroom across the hall where a trial was taking place. When I walked in, I saw a young woman walking with a limp and a cane to the witness box. I learned she had been injured in a car crash. I watched the insurance company’s lawyer cross-examining her. In criminal court, I had never seen a victim being treated so poorly by a lawyer. I watched as long as I could until I had to return to the courtroom across the hall for my scheduled hearing. When that was finished, I went back to watch more of the injured woman’s trial.
I watched as the insurance lawyer called a doctor hired by the insurance company to testify that, in his opinion, the injured woman was exaggerating her symptoms. I then watched the injured woman’s attorney cross-examine that doctor and expose him as a hired gun who made his living testifying for insurance companies. I knew then I wanted to spend my legal career representing injured accident victims.
My Experience as a Chief Trial Attorney
A month or so later, I started with the Jacobs & Goodman law firm in January 1982. At that time, I was the only attorney in the firm other than Harry Jacobs and Lauren Goodman. The firm focused on injury law and was the first to advertise in Central Florida, offering free consultations and no attorney fees unless the client obtained a recovery. The firm soon grew to be the largest law firm in the county, and I was the Chief Trial Attorney.
At Jacobs & Goodman, I learned injury law and insurance law. I learned more about anatomy and medicine related to injuries than I ever imagined I would know. For every client, I needed to know everything I could about the client, as well as his or her injuries. I read medical texts and journals to become adept on the nature of my client’s injuries and how those injuries would affect their everyday lives and their future. I studied what happens to our bodies when we are in a car collision—what experts call “the mechanism of the injury.”
Insurance Company Claims
As I began representing clients with injury claims, I also needed to become well-versed on Florida insurance law. Almost all injury claims are brought against the insurance company for whoever caused my client’s injuries. I learned how insurance companies deny claims and their arguments to minimize an accident victim’s claim. I made it my goal to become proficient in this law area to best represent my clients against insurance companies. I have now been successfully handling injury claims and wrongful death claims for more than 30 years.
I believe I have an excellent reputation in the legal community. Many of my cases are referrals from other attorneys, from doctors, and I have even had local judges refer clients to me. Word of mouth is the best advertising. Clients who are thrilled with the results in their cases are every attorney’s best advertising. My goal has been to represent every client the way I would want to be treated. I put myself in my client’s shoes and do the best I can for each client.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- “Best of the Bar” in Insurance Law, Orlando Business Journal, November 2005 and November 2006
- Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, 2008-2014, 2016, 2018-2020 and 2022
- Litigation Counsel of America Fellow
- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Florida Justice Association Legislative Leadership Award, Florida Justice Association, 2006 and 2007
- S. Victor Tipton Legal Writing Achievement Award, 2008
- Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, January 2013
- “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys “10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys”
- Madison’s Who’s Who of Professionals
- Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Member
- “Best Lawyers” in Personal Injury, Orlando Magazine, 2022
- Super Lawyers, 2011 - 2025
- Eagle Talon Award, Florida Justice Association
Other Sources of Feedback About Glenn Klausman
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
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, January, 1976
Juris Doctor
Non Legal Education
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University of Georgia,
Athens,
Georgia,
U.S.A., 1973
A.B.J.
Major: Advertising and Consumer Behavior - College of Advocacy at Hastings College of Law/University of California, 1979
- Trial Practice Institute of National College for Criminal Defense, Houston, Texas, 1981
- University of Alabama in Birmingham, Special Studies, 1981
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Office of the Public Defender of the 18th Judicial Circuit, June 1976 - December 1976
- Office of the Public Defender of the 9th Judicial Circuit, January 1977 - January 1982
- Juvenile Court Division Chief, 1978
- Felony Division Chief, 1979-1982
- Jacobs & Goodman, P.A., January 1982 - May 2015
Classes and Seminars
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Moderator, “Raising the Bar Seminar,” Central Florida Trial Lawyers, September 2013.
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Moderator/Speaker, “Raising the Bar Seminar,” Central Florida Trial Lawyers, September 2012.
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Moderator/Panel Member, “The 2012 New PIP Law Changes,” Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar, March 23, 2012.
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Speaker, “Medical Payments Coverage and Subrogation Issues,” Central Florida Trial Lawyers seminar, September 8, 2010
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Speaker, “Dealing With the Insurance Medical Examiner Physician in Low Impact Motor Vehicle Accident Cases,” Florida Justice Association. Workhorse Seminar, Feb. 19, 2010
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Speaker, “New Issues Related To Motor Vehicle Medical Payments Coverage,” Florida Justice Association Motor Vehicle Law Seminar, October 21, 2009
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Speaker, “Update on Collateral Source Set-Off in Motor Vehicle Cases,” 2008 Collateral Sources Seminar, Florida Justice Association, March 13, 2008.
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Speaker, Seminole County Inns of Court, “Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law – Today and in the future,” January 23, 2008
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Speaker, International Whiplash Trauma Conference, “The Status of the No-Fault System in Florida and the Impact on Healthcare and Legal Systems,” October 26-27, Miami Beach, Florida
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Moderator/Presenter, “2007 No-Fault Legislation Analysis,” Florida Justice Association, Jacksonville, October 10, 2007 Orlando
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Presenter, “The Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law Sunset-What Next?” August 16, 2007, Florida Chiropractic Association National Convention
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“Steps in Minimizing the Impact of the Insurance Medical Examiner Expert Testimony on the Issue of Permanency,” February 23, 2007, Florida Justice Association. Workhorse Seminar
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Co-Chairman, AFTL Auto Negligence Seminar, July 2006
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Moderator/Presenter, AFTL annual convention 2006, “Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law case law and Legislative Update”
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Chairman, “The Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law Wars-2006, AFTL No-Fault Seminar May 2006
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Moderator, AFTL Workhorse Seminar, February 2006
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Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law, Florida Chiropractic Association, Annual Convention, August 2005
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Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Annual Convention: “2005 Insurance and Case Law Update”
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The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, “2005 Collateral Sources Seminar,” January 14, 2005
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Current Issues in Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law, Florida Chiropractic Association, Annual Convention, August 2004
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The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 2004 Annual Convention: “2004 Legislative & Insurance Case Law Update Seminar,” June 2004
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Moderator/Presenter at The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers seminar: “Current Challenges in Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law,” March 25, 2004 in Tampa and March 26, 2004 in Ft. Lauderdale
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The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 2003 Annual Convention: “2003 Legislative Changes & Update in Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law”
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“2003 Legislative Changes to the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law,” Florida Chiropractic Association, Annual Convention, August 2003
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Spoke before House Health & Human Services Healthcare Access Committee on proposed changes to Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law, April 2011
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Spoke before Senate Banking & Insurance Committee on proposed changes to Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law, April 2011
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Spoke before House Banking & Insurance Committee on proposed changes to Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law, March 2011
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Spoke before Florida Senate committee on the issue of the Medicare fee schedule for No-Fault benefits during the 2008 legislative session
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Appeared and spoke before Florida Senate Banking & Insurance Committee, the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the Florida House Insurance Committee during the legislative session in 2006
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Appeared and spoke before Florida House Insurance Committee as a panel member on the issue of No-Fault Insurance, at the request of Committee Chairman Representative Dennis Ross, in 2005
- Appeared before the Florida Senate Banking & Insurance Committee in 2003 and Florida House Insurance Committee in 2004.
Published Works
Articles
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Florida Justice Association Journal, May 2012, “Auto Insurance – Highlights of the 2012 No-Fault Law Changes”
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Florida Justice Association Journal, January/February 2013, “PIP Misinterpreted”
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Florida Justice Association Journal, November/December 2007, “The Current State of the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law”
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1976
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1977
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1977
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1979
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified County Court Mediator, 1993-2003
Other Affiliations
- Seminole County Bar Association (Board of Directors, 1991-1993)
- Florida Bar Grievance Committee 1994-1997, Chairman 1997
- Central Florida Legal Services Board of Directors 1996-1997
- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Florida Justice Association), 2002 - Present (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Association of Trial Lawyers of America) 2001-2013
- National Crime Victim Bar Association, 2005-present
- Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, Past President, Board of Directors: 1999 - present
- Seminole County Civil Trial Lawyers Association, 1997-present
- Central Florida Trial Attorneys Association, 1998-present
- Seminole County Bar Association, Secretary 1993
- Orange County PIP Committee appointed by Judge Jeffery Arnold, Chairperson, 2002-2004
- State of Florida Consumer Advocate Auto Insurance Law Workgroup (Member, September 2011)
- Seminole County Bar Association, President, 1994-1995
- Florida Justice Association, Board of Directors, 2011-2012
- Florida Justice Association, Elected by members to Board of Directors, 2003-2005, 2005-2007, 2007-2009
- Florida Justice Association, Elected to five-person Executive Board, 2007-2008
- AFTL/JFA, Elected to five-person Executive Board, 2006-2007
- AFTL/JFA, Member, Insurance Committee, 2001–present
- AFTL/JFA, Co-Chairman, Motor Vehicle Insurance Committee
- AFTL/JFA, Vice-Chair, Motor Vehicle Insurance Committee
- AFTL/JFA, Chairman, CLE Committee
- Member, Legislative Coalition of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, advocating on Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Insurance Law
Fraternities and Sororities
- Zeta Beta Tau
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Contact
1685 Lee Road
Suite 110-A
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone Number: 407-990-1120
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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