Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1995
Education: Stetson University College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2026 Sammy M. Cacciatore has built a formidable reputation as a trial lawyer at Nance|Cacciatore in Melbourne, Florida, where his unwavering commitment to injured clients. Since joining the firm in 1998 – after earning invaluable courtroom experience as an assistant state attorney – he has devoted his practice to personal injury and auto accident cases.
Mr. Cacciatore’s driving mission – to secure favorable compensation his clients need to cover medical expenses and focus on recovery, without bearing the burden of financial uncertainty.
A lifelong resident of Brevard County, Mr. Cacciatore began his academic journey at Stetson University, completing both his undergraduate degree in 1990 and his Juris Doctor in 1995. He also pursued a master’s degree in health sciences from the University of Florida. Upon passing The Florida Bar in 1995, he quickly expanded his reach, gaining admission to practice before:
- All Florida Courts
- The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Respected for both his trial acumen and professional integrity, Mr. Cacciatore holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. He remains actively engaged in the legal community through the Central Florida chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Brevard County Bar Association. He has held positions of leadership with each, as well as in various committees of the Florida Bar.
*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 - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: PlaintiffFocus areas
Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice - Other
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Professional Liability: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1995, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.nancelaw.com/sammy-m-cacciatore/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida State, 1995
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- Executive Committee (holding all offices) of the Central Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
- Coastal Conservation Association, Member
- United States Parachute Association, C-38776
- Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court, 1995-1997, 2004 – 2006
- American Association for Justice (fka: Association of Trial Lawyers of America), State Delegate, 2005-2007
- Florida Justice Association (fka: Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), Eagle Member, Board of Directors, 2003-2007
- Brevard County Young Lawyers Division, President, 2001-2002
- Brevard County Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors, 1997–2002
- Brevard County Bar Association, Board of Directors, 1996-1997, 2002-2003
- Grievance Committee for 18th Judicial Circuit, Committee Chair, 2001-2003
- Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, Board of Governors, 2000 – 2002
- Florida Bar, Code & Rules of Evidence Committee, 1996 – 2002
Pro bono / Community Service
- Brevard County Schools Foundation, Leadership Council for the Take Stock in Children Program, 2002 – 2004
- Brevard Bar Foundation, Charter/Lifetime Member
- Brevard Bar Foundation, Board of Directors, 2006-2009
Honors
- AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyers
Educational Background
- Stetson University, B.A., 1990
- University of Florida, Master of Health Science, 1992
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2026
