Ira Leesfield
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Ira Leesfield
Biography
Ira Leesfield is a prominent and respected Miami attorney. Mr. Leesfield is the managing partner of the nationally recognized law firm, Leesfield Scolaro. The firm has earned a reputation for achieving outstanding results on behalf of their clients as well as exercising extraordinary initiative in prosecuting cases that benefit public interest. With an emphasis on cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and related fields, Leesfield Scolaro has served the community by defending the rights of the individual. Ira Leesfield has headed these efforts, contributing more than five decades of litigation experience.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Leesfield Scolaro, P.A.
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
National Board of Trial Advocacy Board of Directors (2003 - 2006)
Dade County Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
Florida State Bar  # 140270 Member (Current)
Federal Bar Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
American Judicature Society Member (Current)
Dade County Bar Association Member (Current)
Monroe County Bar Association Member (Current)
State of New York Bar Association Member (1988 - Current)
Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California and New Jersey Trial Lawyers Associations Member (Current)
The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation Member (Current)
Western Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
Federal Judicial Bar and Community Liaison Committee Member (1995 - Current)
American Bar Foundation Member (Current)
Publications
Admissibility of Expert Testimony: What's Next? Trial magazine
Bad Call: Employer Liability for Distracted Driving Trial magazine
Expert Dies on Witness Stand Trial magazine
Litigating Tort Cases (Chapter 20: Sanctions) ATLA
Show that the defense expert doesn't know the facts Trial magazine
Awards
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Miracle Maker Award
Big Brothers/Big Sisters 2010.0
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Al J. Cone Lifetime Achievement Award
Florida Justice Association 2004.0
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Crystal Eagle Award
Florida Justice Association 2003.0
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Melvin Belli Award
Melvin M. Belli Society 2002.0
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Jurisprudence Award
Anti-Defamation League’ 2001.0
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Judge Learned Hand Award
American Jewish Committee
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American ORT Jurisprudence Award
Florida Region of American ORT
Education
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University of Florida Levin College of Law J.D.
Year: 1971
Honors: Honors
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University of Florida B.A.
Year: 1968
Honors: Honors
Speaking Engagements
Expanding Your Practice to a National and International Platform . . . Bar Rules and Ethical Considerations, 2013 AAJ Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, Resort Torts Litigation Group
Expanding Your Practice to a National and International Platform . . . Bar Rules and Ethical Considerations, 2013 AAJ Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, Resort Torts Litigation Group
Certifications
- Board Certified: National Board of Trial Advocates
Websites
https://www.leesfield.com/ira-h-leesfield.html
Ira H. Leesfield's Website Profile
http://www.leesfield.com/
Leesfield Scolaro, P.A. Website
Leesfield Scolaro, P.A.
Miami Office
2350 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 854-8266
Leesfield Scolaro, P.A.
Key West Office
615-1/2 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040