Sami R. Achem, Jr.

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Sami R. Achem, Jr.: Attorney with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Sami R. Achem, Jr. is a Partner in the firm's Jacksonville office and practices in the area of general defense litigation, with an emphasis on complex litigation involving premises liability, automobile negligence, products liability, trucking/transportation, indemnification disputes, insurance disputes, Lemon Law litigation, landlord/tenant litigation, and negligent security.

Mr. Achem has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2023. He was also elected to Florida Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for 2017-2021. He is an AV Preeminent attorney on Martindale-Hubbell, which is a peer rating for the highest level of professional excellence.

Mr. Achem attended Florida State University for his undergraduate studies, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree, majoring in political science and double minoring in political philosophy and psychology. He graduated in the top 4% of his class from law school, where he focused his legal studies in advanced legal writing and civil litigation.

Prior to working at Cole, Scott & Kissane, Mr. Achem defended Walmart in a wide array of premises liability and insurance matters. He also represented and defended national and state insurance carriers and employers in workers’ compensation matters.

He has tried several cases to verdict.

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America , Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, recognized since 2023

Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2017 - 2021

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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Catastrophic and Personal Injury
  • Consumer Law
  • Federal Practice
  • Insurance Defense Litigation
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Liquor Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Security Negligence
  • Trucking Accident Defense

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 569015, Jacksonville, FL 32216-1461
University Attended:
Florida State University, B.S., Political Science with Minors in Political Philosophy and Psychology
Law School Attended:
Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Year of First Admission:
2011
Admission:
2011, Florida; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Memberships:

Associations

•The Florida Bar
•Florida Defense Lawyers Association

Birth Information:
May 24, 1984
ISLN:
922337321

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (16 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0
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Contact Information:

904-672-4046  Fax

www.csklegal.com/people/sami-achem

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