David B. Mishael
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Coconut Grove, Florida
David B. Mishael, P.A.
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1983
Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law
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David B. Mishael, P.A.
2665 S. Bayshore DriveSuite 301
Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Visit website
In the vibrant community of Coconut Grove, Florida, attorney David B. Mishael leads his firm, David B. Mishael, P.A., with a focus on handling catastrophic cases. His competence lies in navigating the complexities of electrical and construction accidents, often involving wrongful death and severe injuries. In addition to his Florida-based work, he maintains a national practice, representing clients across the United States in high-stakes litigation.
Known for his dedication to achieving substantial results, Mr. Mishael typically manages cases with outcomes starting at $600,000, ensuring that each client receives the highest level of trial representation across both state and federal courts nationwide. His unwavering commitment to justice sets him apart in the legal field.
Mr. Mishael's journey into law began after he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida in 1980. He then pursued his legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, graduating in 1983. That same year, he passed the bar exam and began practicing law in Florida. His professional excellence is recognized by an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell.
In 2011, Mr. Mishael was honored by Florida Trend magazine as one of the "Top Attorneys and Legal Leaders." He has also received the prestigious Golden Eagle and Silver Eagle awards from the Florida Justice Association, reflecting his success in handling hundreds of complex litigation cases.
A respected figure in the legal community, Mr. Mishael actively participates in several professional organizations, including the Dade County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, the American Justice Association, the Florida Justice Association, the Dade County Trial Lawyers Association and the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association. His involvement underscores his commitment to the legal profession and his relentless pursuit of justice for his clients.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1983, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.davidbmishaelpa.com/attorneys/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida, 1983
- Broward County Trial Lawyers Association
- Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
- Florida Justice Association (FJA)
- American Justice Association (AJA)
- The Florida Bar
- American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Association
- Dade County Bar Association
- U.S. District Court Middle Districts of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern Districts of Florida, 1983
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. Court of Appeals
- United States Court of Federal Claims, 1995
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- 1998 Alderman vs Figgie International et.al. (Settlement $28.6 Million Dollars) (Construction site accident, fall from scaffold, rendering the plaintiff a C-5 Quadriplegic)
- 2009 Arraiz vs. Beach Frogs Inc. d/b/a Senor Frogs, South Beach (Assault on patron by off-duty City of Miami Beach Police Officer) Settlement $600,000.00 plus assignment of Contribution action against the City of Miami Beach et.al.
- 2009 Boat explosion (Personal Watercraft) Florida Keys. Pre-suit settlement with Allstate insurance (i.e. Primary Watercraft Policy) and State Farm (Umbrella Coverage): $2.3 Million Dollars.
- 2008 Acosta vs. Carnival Cruise Lines (Class Action Settlement $7.5 Million Dollars)
- 2007 Marel Trujillo as Guardian for Marvin Trujillo vs. Florida Power and Light Co. and Bellsouth Telecommunications Inc. (Settlement -4 days prior to trial); ($19.2 Million Dollars) (construction site electrical shock and fall from 3rd floor of building) Plaintiff quadriplegia and in a "Locked-In" state
- 2004-2006 Feit vs. Kenneth Blaze, D.O.; Wayne Riskin, M.D. et.al (Medical Malpractice) Failure to timely diagnose spinal schwannoma lesion resulting in incomplete paraplegia. (Settlement $2.7 Million Dollars)
- 2003 Estate of Auguste Masse vs Covanta Energy Corp (Ft. Myers, FL) (Wrongful Death) (Settlement $1.2 Million Dollars)
- 2001 Estate of Romero vs Rinker Materials Corp (Wrongful Death) (Settlement $2.1 Million Dollars)
- 1998 Teresa and Armando Alvarez vs. West Flagler Associates Limited et.al. (Brain injury, short term memory loss) (Settlement $900,000.00)
Educational Background
- University of Florida, B.A., 1980
Honors
- AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell
- Received the prestigious Golden Eagle and Silver Eagle awards from the Florida Justice Association
- Honored by Florida Trend magazine as one of the "Top Attorneys and Legal Leaders".
Office location for David B. Mishael
2665 S. Bayshore Drive
Suite 301
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Phone: 305-990-0210
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