Troy A. Rafferty
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Pensacola, Florida
Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability, Class Action & Mass Torts; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1994
Education: Valparaiso University School of Law
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850-755-9741
Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa
815 S Palafox St3rd Floor
Pensacola, FL 32502 Visit website
Troy A. Rafferty is a trial lawyer whose life and career are marked by a commitment to service. He has built a reputation for defending the vulnerable and holding powerful entities accountable. At Troy Rafferty Law, based in Pensacola, Florida, he focuses his practice on personal injury, involving class action litigation and mass torts, advocating for those who are denied justice and rightful compensation.
From the courtroom to community involvement, Mr. Rafferty's impact is widespread. His legal acumen has earned him recognition in esteemed publications such as the Legal 500, Florida’s Legal Elite and The Best Lawyers in America. His inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon Inc.’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide further underscores his standing in the legal community. He has also been honored with prestigious awards, including the Perry Nichols Award in 2016 and the Living the Dream H.K. Matthews Legacy Award in 2018. His excellence in legal practice is further affirmed by an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Rafferty's commitment to legal excellence is matched by his dedication to professional leadership and education. He is board-certified in civil trial law by The Florida Bar and has served as president of the Florida Justice Association and continues to play an active role in the organization. His leadership extends to serving on the executive committee and the board of directors. His verdicts and settlements have not only reflected his legal prowess but also his commitment to achieving justice for his clients. Beyond his legal achievements, he is also an author, contributing to the body of legal literature with published works that share his insights and experiences.
*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: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Asbestos, Assault, Brain Injury, Class Actions, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Toxic Torts, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 20% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1994, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.pbglaw.com/attorneys/troy-a-rafferty/
Bar / Professional Activity
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- The Florida Bar
Videos
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar
Educational Background
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana, Honors: Magna Cum Laude; Michigan State University: Major: International Relations
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Multidistrict Litigation 101 – How a Tort Becomes a Mass Tort, Multidistrict Litigation 101 – How a Tort Becomes a Mass Tort, Florida Justice Association Journal, 2015
- The Bisphosphonate Irony - Fosamax-Induced Femur Fractures, The Bisphosphonate Irony - Fosamax-Induced Femur Fractures, Florida Justice Association Journal, 2011
- Antidepressants and Birth Defects: How The Past Should Guide The Future, Antidepressants and Birth Defects: How The Past Should Guide The Future, Florida Justice Association Journal, 2011
- The Case Against Daubert - "Junk Legislation" Backed by Business, The Case Against Daubert - "Junk Legislation" Backed by Business, Florida Justice Association Journal, 2012
- Transvaginal Mesh: Device Failures Lead To Disastrous Results, Transvaginal Mesh: Device Failures Lead To Disastrous Results, Florida Justice Association Journal, 2013
- GranuFlo - FMC's Dark Secret Revealed, GranuFlo - FMC's Dark Secret Revealed, Florida Justice Association Journal, 2013
- Tylenol Acute Liver Failure Litigation: Hidden Danger and Misplaced Trust, Tylenol Acute Liver Failure Litigation: Hidden Danger and Misplaced Trust, Florida Justice Association Journal, 2013
- Testosterone Therapy - Debunking the Fountain of Youth, Testosterone Therapy - Debunking the Fountain of Youth, Florida Justice Association Journal, 2014
- Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit, Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit, 4th Ed. John Romano, 2015
- Benicar - Big Pharma Hides the Dangers to Protect the Profits, Benicar - Big Pharma Hides the Dangers to Protect the Profits, Florida Justice Association Journal, 2015
Honors
- Perry Nichols Award, Florida Justice Association
- Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
- President's Award, Florida Justice Association
- Florida Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
- Florida's Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
Office location for Troy A. Rafferty
815 S Palafox St
3rd Floor
Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone: 850-755-9741
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2024, 2026
Certificates and credentials
Civil Trial