Gabriel F. Zambrano
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1994
Education: Boston University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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561-612-3359
Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
110 SE 6th StreetSte 1410
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Visit website
Gabriel Fernando Zambrano, a dedicated attorney based in South Florida, has been practicing law across the state since 1994. At the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he focuses on personal injury law. Throughout his career, he has amassed extensive trial experience, particularly in complex and catastrophic injury cases. Initially, he honed his skills in commercial litigation and insurance defense, skillfully managing cases from their inception through to resolution, whether by mediation or trial.
Mr. Zambrano’s courtroom capabilities were notably demonstrated during a landmark Engle Tobacco trial in 2011, where he served as co-counsel and helped secure one of the largest verdicts of the year. Currently, he is a fervent advocate for personal injury victims and is deeply committed to assisting individuals in their pursuit of justice.
Recognized nationally for his pioneering work on behalf of women and girls affected by severe side effects from Drospirenone-containing birth control pills, Mr. Zambrano’s advocacy has placed him at the forefront of significant legal battles against major pharmaceutical companies, reflecting his dedication to consumer safety and corporate accountability.
Mr. Zambrano’s approach to law is deeply personal. As a naturalized American citizen and a first-generation American immigrant, he understands the challenges faced by those who strive for the American Dream. He believes that unexpected tragedies such as accidents, drug complications or defective products should not derail one's future and champions the role of the civil justice system in providing remedies and holding wrongdoers accountable.
Educationally, Mr. Zambrano is well-prepared, holding a Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in arts, history, English literature and philosophy from the University of Miami. His legal credentials are complemented by admissions to practice before several prestigious courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States.
Active in the legal community, Mr. Zambrano is a member of various professional associations, including the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and The Florida Bar. His commitment extends to specialized groups such as the AAJ – Interstate Trucking Litigation Group and the Broward County Bar Association, among others. He has also been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.
*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: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1994, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.foryourrights.com/team/gabriel-zambrano
Bar / Professional Activity
- Melvin M. Belli Society
- The Florida Bar – Member
- Southern Trial Lawyer Association – Member
- National Latino Trial Lawyers Association – Past Member
- Mass Torts Trial Lawyers Association – Member
- Florida Justice Association– Member
- Class Action Trial Lawyer Association – Past Member
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Palm Beach County Justice Association (PBCJA)
- Broward County Trial Lawyers Association (BCTLA) , formerly known as, Broward County Justice Association (BCJA)
- Broward County Bar Association (BCBA)
- American Association for Justice – Interstate Trucking Litigation Group (ITLG)
- The National Trial Lawyers
- American Association for Justice
- Regional Co-Chair 2016 American Association for Justice, (AAJ), National
- National Latino Trial Lawyers Association, 2017
- Executive Committee – Mass Torts Trial Lawyers Association, 2017 – Present
- Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- United States Court of Federal Claims
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Trial Team Member in Engle Tobacco record verdict as reported by Verdict Search., 2011
Educational Background
- University of Miami, 1990, B.A. in Arts, History/English Literature/Philosophy
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “YAZ – Are Women at Risk?“, Mass Torts Made Perfect, 2009
- PRADAXA (DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE) was approved by the FDA as blood thinner in October 2010. It is intended for use in patients that suffer from Atrial Fibrillation or AFib. It was marketed and heralded as a maintenance-free alternative to WARFARIN or COUMADIN. However, it has no known antidote or quick reversal agent. This has resulted in reports of fatal bleeding events in FDA's adverse event report system. Lawsuits and ongoing investigations of claims were initiated in 2011 as reports of deaths identified Worldwide, Author, Bleeding Risks from PRADAXA (DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE), Avvo Legal Guide
- “YAZ Litigation Group – DRSP (Drospirenone)”, American Association for Justice, 2009
- “YAZ Litigation Group – DRSP (Drospirenone) Mass Tort”, American Association for Justice, 2009
- “IUDs – OB/GYNS Using Black Market IUDs Despite FDA Warnings“, Mass Torts Made Perfect, 2010
- “Big Pharma Lurking in Social Media – Where is FDA?”, Mass Torts Made Perfect, 2011
- “Sun Tzu Internet & Social Media Skills for Case Preparation & Trial”, Torts Made Perfect, 2012
- “Mirena IUD Litigation“, Harris Martins’s MDL Litigation Conference, 2013
- “Mirena IUD Lawsuits“, Mass Torts Made Perfect/Torts Made Perfect, 2013
- Speaker Marketing Breakout Session – Online Marketing – Mass Torts Made Perfect October 2013
- Course Advisor/Moderator – Mass Torts Made Perfect April 2014
- Speaker/Demonstrator – FJA A.J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute August 2014
- Course Advisor/Moderator – Mass Torts Made Perfect October 2014
- Speaker/Moderator – Mass Torts Made Perfect April 2015
- The National Trial Lawyers Webinar – XARELTO Mass Tort Update June 2015
- January 2024 – Speaker – Florida Justice Association – FJA Research Education Foundation – Using Public Records Requests as an Investigative Tool to Build a Strong Foundation For The Case
- June 2024 – Speaker – Florida Justice Association – FJA Annual Convention: Paralegals & Legal Assistants – Public Records Requests: Identifying Resources, Drafting Requests & Utilizing Research Resources to Obtain Records from Governmental Entities, Municipalities and Local Government
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Recognized as one, if not first, attorney to call for action on behalf of women injured through use of DRSP/EE oral contraceptives - Yasmin, Yaz & Ocella and among original advocates for women injured., 2009
Honors
- Third Year Editor, American Journal of Law & Medicine, 1992
- The Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements of 2011
- Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell – Mass Torts, 2016
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum – Life Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum – Million Dollar Advocate
- Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell – Personal Injury
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell – Personal Injury, 2014
- Trial Advocacy Competition
- Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell – Mass Torts, 2014
- Diplomat – The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2015- Present
- Fellow: The Melvin M. Belli Society
- Student Trial Advocacy Competition
- Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell – Personal Injury, 2015
- Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell – Mass Torts, 2015
- Executive Committee – The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2016
- Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell – Personal Injury, 2016
Industry Groups
- AAJ
- Broward County Bar Association
- The Florida Bar
Office location for Gabriel F. Zambrano
110 SE 6th Street
Ste 1410
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 561-612-3359
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