Ryan M. Reif
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2016
Education: Charlotte School of Law
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Smith, Ball, Baez & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers
1641 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 Visit website
Ryan M. Reif is a dedicated and compassionate attorney at Smith, Ball, Baez, & Prather Florida Injury Lawyers, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. With his experience and skills, he adeptly navigates the realm of workers' compensation, assisting clients statewide in overseeing each phase of the legal process, up to and including courtroom trials.
Following his successful completion of the North Carolina Bar Exam and his practice in Charlotte, Mr. Reif subsequently returned to Florida, drawing upon his extensive educational background and professional experiences to passionately champion the rights of his clients. With his wealth of experience in advocating for injured workers accumulated over numerous years, he is fully prepared and committed to advocating on behalf of all individuals who have suffered injuries.
Mr. Reif completed his graduation magna cum laude from the University of South Florida in 2012. He then pursued his legal studies at the Charlotte School of Law in North Carolina. During his time in law school, he consistently earned a place on the dean's list every semester, showcasing his exceptional academic performance. In 2015, he earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude and ranked in the top 4% of his graduating class. The following year, he was licensed to practice law in Florida.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Reif has exhibited unwavering commitment to the Treasure Coast region and its community. He has held the positions of president at both the St. Lucie Bar Association and the Treasure Coast Justice Association. He is also a member of The Florida Bar and the North Carolina State Bar. Additionally, in 2022, he was also honored and recognized as a Top Lawyer by Stuart Magazine.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, 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
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2015, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://www.smithball.com/our-team/ryan-m-reif-esq/
Bar / Professional Activity
- 2021
- Florida Bar
- St. Lucie Bar Association, Past President
- North Carolina Bar
- North Carolina
- Florida
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Insurance carrier denied the authorization of a rhizotomy procedure for an injured worker. Successfully prosecuted the claim and insurance carrier authorized the procedure after months of denials, 2019
- Injured worker suffered back injury. Settled for $82,500, 2019
- Client suffered back injury and insurance carrier denied back surgery. Went to mediation and insurance carrier authorized back surgery and provided lost wages, 2019
- Insurance carrier denied injured worker's claim in its entirety and was attempting to force a small settlement. Litigated and insurance carrier provided medical and wage benefits and eventually settled for $55,000, 2020
Pro bono / Community Service
- Treasure Coast Justice Association, Past President
- President St. Lucie County Bar Association, 2020
Honors
- Stuart Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” distinction, 2022
- Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2023
- Charlotte School of Law, CALI Award for Academic Excellence for Sports Law, CALI Award for Academic Excellence for Entertainment Law, CALI Award for Academic Excellence for Lawyering Process, Dean's List, Top 4% in class
- Super Lawyers Rising Star Since 2020
Educational Background
- University of South Florida, Major: Political Science, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude - 2012
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Office location for Ryan M. Reif
1641 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Phone: 561-363-5490
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2026