Amanda Baggett
Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Jacksonville, Florida
Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers
Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2004
Education: Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
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904-717-7745
Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers
121 W Forsyth StSuite 1000
Jacksonville, FL 32202 Visit website
Attorney Amanda Baggett is based in Northeast Florida, known for her legal prowess in personal injury law and construction law. She is a partner of Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers, which operates from two offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and one in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Her practice areas include:
- Medical malpractice
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Construction accidents
- Wrongful death
- Catastrophic injury
Amanda Baggett grew up near Atlanta in Marietta, Georgia, and completed her journalism degree at the University of Georgia in 2000. Three years later, she earned her law degree from Mercer University, attending classes at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law and the University of Notre Dame's London Law Centre.
Prior to joining Baggett Law, she gained valuable experience as defense counsel, representing engineers and contractors in personal injury and wrongful death cases stemming from car crashes on Florida roadways. This background provided her with in-depth knowledge when handling cases related to roadway design and construction matters.
Amanda's legal acumen and vast knowledge of the law has earned her several accolades. She has been recognized by Forbes in its list of Jacksonville's Top Ten Personal Injury Lawyers, and she received the prestigious "Women of Influence" award from the Jacksonville Business Journal. Moreover, Florida Trend magazine consistently named her a Legal Elite Up & Comer from 2012 to 2014.
With an AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell, Amanda has been distinguished as a highly accomplished attorney among her peers. Her dedication and expertise in construction law led her to achieve Board Certification in Construction Law by The Florida Bar in 2012. Furthermore, she serves as a certified arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.
A passionate advocate for women's rights, she is actively involved in organizations such as the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association. Locally, she has served on various boards and committees, contributing to causes like the Early Learning Coalition of Duval and the Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee.
*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.
If you are in need of legal assistance contact our personal injury offices at (904) LAW-FIRM.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Construction Litigation: BusinessFocus areas
Animal Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 40% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Construction Litigation: Business
First Admitted: 2004, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.baggettlaw.com/about-our-firm/our-attorneys/aman...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Jacksonville Association of Women Lawyers, Member
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Member
- Fourth Judicial Circuit - Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee, 2017
- Deermeadows Preschool - Committee Chair, 2021
- Jacksonville Country Day School, Board of Trustees, 2023
- The Early Learning Coalition of Duval, Board of Directors, 2023
- Jacksonville Bar Association - Construction Law Committee, Chair, 2016
- Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association, 2018
- The Florida Bar - Construction Law Certification Committee, Vice Chair, 2017
- Jacksonville Bar Association, 2004
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- 7-Figure Confidential Settlement - Motorcycle Accident, 2023
- $2,700,000 - Trucking Accident, 2021
- $1,180,000 - Roadway Work Zone Wrongful Death, 2019
- 7-Figure Confidential Settlement - Sporting Event Wrongful Death , 2023
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Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certification, The Florida Bar - Construction Law, 2012
- The Florida Bar, 2004
- Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association, 2018
Honors
- Amanda Baggett owns a law firm, Baggett Law, with her husband, attorney Matt Baggett. She has a background in construction law and previously worked as defense counsel in construction matters. She now uses that specialized expertise to help her clients, with impressive results. Her firm has won multiple multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for their clients, including two trucking accidents that recovered $2.1 million and $1.5 million, Forbes Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Jacksonville, FL, Forbes, 2023
- Super Lawyers List, since 2009
- AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Ponte Vedra, The Ponte Vedra Recorder, 2023
- Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Ponte Vedra, FL, The Ponte Vedra Recorder, 2022
- Women of Influence Award, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2014
Educational Background
- University of Georgia, ABJ, Journalism - Advertising, 2000
- University of Notre Dame Law School - London Law Program - Summer 2001, 2001
- University of Florida - Levin College of Law, Visiting Student , 2002
Office location for Amanda Baggett
121 W Forsyth St
Suite 1000
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-717-7745
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2015
Certificates and credentials
Construction Law