Mr. Hector Buigas

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Mr. Hector Buigas: Attorney with Morgan & Morgan
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Hector Buigas is an attorney in Morgan & Morgan's Medical Malpractice Department where he focuses on the representation of victims of medical negligence and their families.

Mr. Buigas was born in Miami, FL, the youngest of nine children of immigrant parents. As an undergraduate, Mr. Buigas attended Florida International University while working a full-time job to finance his studies and graduated with honors with a degree in English and American Literature. He earned a full scholarship to law school and attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law, graduating in 1998.

Following his graduation, Mr. Buigas returned to South Florida where he began his career representing physicians, physician extenders, nurses, pharmacists, nursing homes and healthcare facilities in medical negligence claims. For over 20 years Mr. Buigas handled hundreds of cases ranging across all medical specialties, several of which were the focus of both local and national media attention. Over his career he has brought over 30 medical malpractice jury trials to verdict, in addition to the jury trials involving other complex legal matters. He is now focused on using his well-earned knowledge and experience to benefit victims of medical negligence and their families.

Mr. Buigas is AV-Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only group of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to protecting the right to civil jury trials. When he is not pursuing justice for his clients, Mr. Buigas can be found spending time with his family, coaching soccer, or attending one of his children's many activities. His guiding principle is, 'If you wish to be good, do good.'

Mr. Buigas is a native Spanish speaker.

Awards & Recognitions

•AV-Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Birth Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Traumatic Brain Injury

Education & Credentials

Law School Attended:
Florida International University, 1995; University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Florida; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Memberships:

Memberships

•American Board of Trial Advocates
•Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar

Languages:
Spanish
Reported Cases:
Experience: Florida International University 1995; University of Florida Levin College of Law 1998
ISLN:
913490202

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/19/18 in Medical Malpractice

    Superb lawyer!!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Junior Partner on 04/19/18 in Medical Malpractice

    Mr. Buigas is genuine and sincere, He is an excellent communicator. These characteristics allow him to navigate difficult cases with poise. It is a pleasure to litigate a case with an attorney of the caliber of Mr. Buigas.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/06/25 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/17/21 in Medical Malpractice

    I have worked against Hechtor on medical malpractice cases. He is very well respected and a pleasure to be on the other side of his cases. He is very smart, reasonable and a hard worker.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/04/19 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/22/19 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/25/19 in Medical Malpractice

    Great lawyer and analytical ability. An asset to any firm or client.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/04/18 in Medical Malpractice

    First class lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/18/18 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/17/18 in Medical Malpractice

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