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 Sole Practitioner on 01/20/11 in Civil Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/01/11 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/22/10 in Defense Litigation

    Kevin Jakab is a top-drawer civil litigation defense attorney. He is well versed in the law, trial skills and professionalism standards. He regards the proper presentation of himself and his client as a paramount concern, while zealously advocating... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/16/10 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 12/16/10 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 12/16/10 in Tort Defense

    Mr Jakab is a well-prepared insurance defense attorney. His research skills and trial preparation skills make him a formidable trial advocate for his clients. His ethical and professional demeanor bring credit to him and the legal profession.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/22/13 in Personal Injury Defense

    Excellent attorney who is honest and ethical.

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/25/13 in Litigation

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/11/13 in Insurance

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  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/28/10 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
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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