Coral Gables, FL Lawyers

General Practice Law

201 Alhambra Cir, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA

Gustavo D. Lage focuses his practice in the areas of criminal litigation, civil litigation, and commercial litigation. Mr. Lage, a former prosecutor, has extensive experience in the litigation of disputes through trial. He has tried in excess of 25 cases to verdict and represented a variety of clients ranging from large multi-national corporations such as Ford Motor Company and General Motors, to professional athletes such as former Major Leaguer Jose Canseco and former NFL player Wesley Carroll, and individuals and families in wide range of litigation matters. Prior to becoming a member of SMGQ, Mr. Lage was a prosecutor at The Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office before he joined the insurance and civil litigation firm of Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. Mr. Lage left Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell to become a partner in the firm of Salas, Ede, Peterson & Lage, LLC, where he practiced from 1998 until 2007. In 2007, Mr. Lage left Salas, Ede, Peterson & Lage, LLC to form his own firm, The Lage Law Firm, P.A., where he successfully managed his own practice until joining SMGQ in 2009. Mr. Lage is admitted to practice law in all Florida state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. He earned both his B.A. and his J.D. from Florida State University.

Civil Litigation

2151 S Le Jeune Rd suite 305, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA

Javier A. Finlay is a litigator with extensive experience in defending cases involving claims of premises liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation. His many years of practice include representation of national and international corporations, as well as local businesses. He has lectured on trending topics regarding workers compensation matters, and he currently advises his corporate clients when engaging in contractual negotiations with vendors including, but not limited to, indemnification and defense provisions. Mr. Finlay is a member of the State Bar in both the State of Florida and the State of Nevada, and he is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Finlay’s professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, Cuban American Bar Association, and the Dade County Bar Association

Medical Malpractice Law

131 Madeira Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134

I have been an attorney at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A., since 1995 and was made an equity partner in 2013. I am the managing partner in an established 40 plus year law firm with a stellar reputation. We pride ourselves in representing our clients with the expertise and dedication that each case deserves. I am a trial attorney and the verdicts and settlements I have obtained on behalf of my clients demonstrate the dedication and perseverance that I invest to make sure that our clients receive the maximum compensation and justice they are entitled to. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 1992, where I was on both the Dean's List and the President's List (4.0 grade point average). While at the University of Alabama, I was a brother in the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1995 and was admitted to the bar in the State of Florida, the United States District for the Southern District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. In 2015, 1 was admitted to the Hawaii Bar and the Hawaii State Bar Association and I am of Counsel with the prestigious law firm of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert. I have successfully represented my clients as lead trial counsel in all areas of tort. However, the bulk of my practice concentrates on medical malpractice, product liability and personal injury on behalf of plaintiffs. While my main office is in Miami, I have successfully litigated cases throughout Florida and the United States. My nationwide practice emphasizes cases involving the misdiagnosis or improper treatment of kidney disease. As lead counsel and co-counsel in several major cases I have obtained exceptionally favorable verdicts for my clients to obtain the justice they deserve. I have served as vice-chair of the Dade County Bar Association Trial Section (2001), and on the Board of Directors for the Florida Justice Association (2004). 1 have been to Tallahassee, Florida several times in connection with the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers to lobby and construct litigation aimed at protecting injured victims. I have also directed and participated in courses to implement a permanent attorney ethics and responsibility curriculum in conjunction with the University of Miami School of Law. In the fall of 2014, I was hired to teach a pre-trial civil litigation course at the University of Miami School of Law. I am currently a member of the Dade County Bar, the Florida Bar, the Hawaii Bar, the American Association of Justice, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the American Bar Association, and the American Constitution Society. I am also AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and have been named a Distinguished Lawyer, a Super Lawyer, Lawyer of Distinction, and one of the 10 best Attorneys in South Florida.

Personal Injury Law

131 Madeira Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134

I am a trial attorney and the verdicts and settlements I have obtained on behalf my clients indicate the dedication and perseverance that I invest to make sure that our clients receive the highest compensation that they are entitled to. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 1992 where I achieved Dean's and President's List (4.0 grade point average). I received my juris doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1995. I was admitted to the bar in the State of Florida the United States District for the Southern District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. I have performed as co-counsel in several major litigation cases that have resulted in favorable verdicts for my clients. I have also successfully represented my clients as lead counsel in trial. The bulk of my practice concentrates in medical malpractice, product liability and personal injury on behalf of Plaintiffs. I have served as vice-chair of the Dade County Bar Association Trial Section (2001) and on the Board of Directors for the Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) 2004. I have been to Tallahassee, Florida several times in connection with the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers to help lobby and construct litigation aimed at protecting injured victims as well as, helped implement a permanent attorney ethics and responsibility curriculum in conjunction with the University of Miami School of Law. I am a member of the Dade County Bar, the Florida Bar, the American Association for Justice, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the American Bar Association, and the American Constitution Society.

Medical Malpractice Law

131 Madeira Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134