Manuel R. Morales, Jr. graduated Nova Southeastern Law School with honors and, since 1979, has dedicated himself to representing those who have been severely injured and the survivors of those who have been killed due to the negligence of others.  He has tried and taken to verdict almost every type of negligence case including medical malpractice, products liability, automobile accidents, slip and falls, boating accidents, and complex insurance coverage issues.

Mr. Morales has been continuously Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar since 1991 and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1992.  He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, whose membership is limited to those recommended by his peers. He has consistently maintained an AV rating by Martindale Hubble the highest available.

He served on The Florida Bar Board of Governors from 1993-2001 and was chairman of several of its committees. He is the only lawyer in Florida to have been twice awarded the Florida Bar President’s Award of Merit. He has been consistently selected as one of Florida’s best lawyers in the field of Personal Injury/Civil Trial Law by South Florida Legal Guide, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, and Superlawyers.

SELECTED TO:

• Florida Super Lawyers 2010
• Florida Super Lawyers 2009
• Florida Super Lawyers 2008
• Florida Super Lawyers 2007
• Florida Super Lawyers 2006

Morales remains committed to the highest levels of professionalism in litigating serious injury and wrongful death cases and to protecting the rights of individuals and families affected by the negligence of others.

Areas of Practice

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Personal Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Premises Liability
• Cruise Ship Injuries
• Hospital and Nursing Negligence
• Home Health Agency Employee Negligence
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Drowning
• Construction Negligence
• Electrical Accidents
• Serious Dog Bite Injuries
• Negligent Discharge of a Firearm
• Pharmaceutical Negligence
• Insurance Coverage Claims
• Bad Faith Claims Against Insurance Companies

Litigation Percentage

• 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certified Legal Specialties

• Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Florida State Bar, 1991
• Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1992

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1979
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1979
• U.S. Supreme Court

Education

• Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
  • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence (Cum Laude) - February, 1979
• Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts - May, 1976
• Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Miami, Florida

Honors and Awards

• President's Award of Merit, The Florida Bar, 2001 - Present
• President's Award of Merit, The Florida Bar, 2005 - Present
• A.V. Rated by Martindale Hubbell
• Consistently selected as one of Florida's Best Lawyers in the field of Personal Injury / Civil Trial Law(So.Fla. Legal Guide; Fla Trend's Legal Elite; Superlawyers)

Professional Associations and Memberships

• The Florida Bar Association, 1979-present; Grievance Committee, 1989, Vice-Chairman, 1990, Chairman, 1991
• The Florida Bar, Board of Governors, 1993 - 2001
• American Bar Association, 1979 - Present
• American Association for Justice, Member, 1979 - Present
• Florida Justice Association, Member, 1979 - Present
• Miami-Dade County Justice Association
• Cuban American Bar Association, 1980-present , President, 1987 - 1988
• Dade County Bar Association, Member 1979-Present; Director, 1988-91
• Lawyers Action P.A.C., President, 2005 - 2007
• Million Dollar Advocate Forum
• ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates), Member
• Florida Supreme Court, Certified Circuit and County Court Mediator, 1999 - Present

Languages

• Spanish