Kevin E. Jakab

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Kevin E. Jakab: Attorney with Jakab Law, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Georgetown University, 1997. United States Congressional Fellow, United States Senate, 2000.

Areas of Practice (16)

  • Civil Trial Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Professional Liability/Malpractice
  • Insurance Law
  • Bad Faith
  • Trucking Law
  • Commercial Vehicle Liability
  • Dram Shop Liability
  • Complex Multi-District Litigation
  • Deceptive Trade Practices
  • Civil Fraud
  • Commercial Torts
  • Premises Liability
  • Pharmaceutical and Drug Liability
  • Pharmacy Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, M.Ed., 1998; University of Florida, B.A., Honors, 1995
Law School Attended:
University of Florida, J.D., 2003
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2003, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court , Southern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
Memberships:
The Florida Bar; Jacksonville Bar Association; Federal Bar Association; Jacksonville Defense Lawyers Association; Florida Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; Council on Litigation Management.
Reported Cases:
Young v. City of Daytona Beach Shores, et. al., 61 So.3d 1281 (Fla. 5th DCA 2011)Pepper v. Amelia Island Inn, 2009 WL 4275258 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 2009)Outlaw v. Medical Center Clinic and West Fla. Hospital, 2008 WL 4380330(Fla. Cir. Ct. 2008)Borota v. PDM Bridge, LLC, 2008 WL 4488318 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 2008)Brown v. Six Pockets Pool Hall, 2008 WL 2101347 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 2008)Pomm v. Sears Termite and Pest Control II, LLC, 2007 WL 4553430 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 2007)Burke v. R.B. Baker Construction, Inc., 2005 WL 2077308 (M.D. Fla. 2005)Bryant v. Troutman, et. al., 2006 WL 2045871 (M.D. Fla. 2005)Conley v. Windham, 917 So.2d 344 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005)Hendricks v. Hutchinson and Ray Gunter Trucking, Inc., 2003 WL 24011999(Fla. Cir. Ct. 2003).
Certifications:
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
ISLN:
917363755

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/29/13 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/11/13 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/11/13 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/11/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/11/13 in Trial Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/11/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Jakab is a top-notch legal advocate who I would highly recommend.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/11/13 in Commercial Litigation

    Kevin did a wonderful job with a tough client that we share (I handle some of its transactional issues) in a tough situation - i.e., a condo association terminating a management contract with a CAM. I am confident I can trust him with referrals of e... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/11/13 in Defense Litigation

    I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Jakab as my local counsel. He was knowledgeable, hard working and ethical.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/11/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/25/11 in Litigation

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Client Champion

Kevin is literally a life saver! His ability to prepare and argue a strong case is amazing. He has represented me in two cases, and God knows they were challenging. However, Kevin did a phenomenal job...

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904-902-5593  Phone

904-683-7588  Fax

www.jakablaw.com

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