Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2005
Education: Stetson University College of Law
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Pajcic & Pajcic, P.A.
1 Independent DrSuite 1900
Jacksonville, FL 32202 Visit website
F. Duke Regan serves as an attorney for Pajcic & Pajcic, located in Jacksonville, Florida, and primarily focuses his practice on medical malpractice and civil litigation. With an impressive background, Mr. Regan brings over 15 years of experience as an insurance defense litigator, where he defended health care professionals and practices against claims of medical negligence. A board-certified civil trial lawyer with The Florida Bar, his practice areas include handling cases related to car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, personal injury and medical malpractice.
After graduating with his bachelor’s degree in history from the Florida State University in 2001, Mr. Regan earned his Juris Doctor cum laude in 2005 with a certification of concentration in international law. In law school, he was also active in the Law Review Editorial Board and was the president of the National Conference of Law Reviews. In addition, he was also selected for the Who’s Who among American Law Students registry.
Mr. Regan’s comprehensive understanding of medical malpractice law is enriched by his firsthand experience in defending such complex cases, making him a formidable advocate for victims of medical errors. His career transition to plaintiff representation marks a significant pivot, leveraging his inside knowledge of defense strategies to the benefit of his clients. His reputation was further cemented before his recent firm transition, being one of the few defense attorneys in North and Central Florida awarded Chambers and Partners’ highest rating for medical negligence litigation.
A committed member of the legal community, Mr. Regan is affiliated with The Florida Bar, the United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He has 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 - Medical Malpractice: Defense, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Defense
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2005, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.pajcic.com/our-firm/franklin-duke-regan/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida Bar Association
- The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- United States District Court, Southern Districts of Florida
- United States District Court, Middle Districts of Florida
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Stetson University College of Law, Certificate of Concentration in International Law, 2005
Educational Background
- Florida State University, B.A., 2001
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Stetson University College of Law, Staff Editor Of The Stetson Law Review
Honors
- Peer-Review Rated AV-Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell
- Awarded Chambers and Partners’ highest rating for medical negligence litigation.
- Florida Trend Legal Elite
- Named a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star
Office location for F. Duke Regan
1 Independent Dr
Suite 1900
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-358-8881
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2019
Certificates and credentials
Civil Trial