Injury Law Blog : Florida Injury Lawyer & Attorney : LaBovick Law Group : Serving West Palm, Boynton, North Palm, West Palm Beach, Jupiter

At LaBovick Law Group., we have a reputation for fighting for justice with relentless perseverance. We handle cases involving brain injuries, car accidents, dog bites, truck accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability and false claims act / qui tam claims. Our attorneys work to make sure that our clients receive justice. We do not defend insurance companies.

Attorneys of the Firm

Brian F. LaBovick, Esq. is Managing Shareholder of the Firm. He earned a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1987. He obtained a Juris Doctor at the University of Miami School of Law in Miami, Florida in 1990. Brian LaBovick was admitted to the Florida and Federal Bars in 1990. He began his legal career in the prestigious Honors Graduate Program at the United States Department of Justice as a prosecutor in 1990. He has extensive trial and litigation experience. He concentrates his practice on prosecuting plaintiff personal injury, product liability, premises liability, toxic torts, and whistleblower/qui-tam claims. Brian LaBovick maintains an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in the Register of Pre-eminent Lawyers. He is past President of the NPBC Bar Association, past Director of Palm Beach County Justice Association; an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association, a member of the American Association for Justice; a Task Force Member of Florida Justice Association PAC; a CLE Committee Member for the Florida Justice Association, a Member of the Academy of Trial Advocates and the National Belli Society. He actively gives back to the Community and is involved in the American Cancer Society, Board Member of the Benjamin School, the Quantum House, the Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research, the Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association, the Jewish Federation and Board Member of Temple Beth am.
 

Esther Uria LaBovick, Esq. earned a Bachelors of Arts from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina in 1987. She earned a Juris Doctor from University of Miami School of Law in 1990. She was admitted to the Florida State and Federal Bars in 1990. She served as Assistant State Attorney for the Dade County State Attorneys Office, under Janet Reno. She was trained as a part of a special DUI prosecution unit in Dade County. Esther LaBovick has extensive trial experience in prosecuting complex litigation cases. Her practice areas include product liability, personal injury, toxic torts, and consumer claims. She is a member of the Palm Beach Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Florida Justice Association and the American Association of Justice. Esther.. LaBovick is active in the community and champions the causes of several organizations, such as the Quantum House, The South Florida Science Museum, The Benjamin School, The Latin American Cultural Center, and The Junior League of The Palm Beaches. She is Chair of the Worth Tasting Cookbook Committee for the Junior League and serves as President Elect of the Junior League of The Palm Beaches. 

Carl J. Wald, Esq. earned a Bachelors of Science from Buffalo State College in 1989. He earned a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996. He has earned a pilots license and clocks several miles in the air flying single and twin engine planes. Mr. Wald has extensive trial experience and was inducted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for his success in winning jury verdicts in excess of a million dollars. He actively gives back to the community and is involved in the Palm Beach Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association and the American Association of Justice as an Eagle Member. In addition to his passion for flying planes, he enjoys playing Rugby with the Palm Beach Rugby Team. Mr. Wald concentrates his practice in the areas of Personal Injury, Brain Injuries, Aviation Accidents, Truck Accidents, Products Liability, Toxic Torts and Commercial Litigation.

Mark R. Hanson, Esq. is Director of the Litigation Division and is admitted to the Florida Bar. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from University of San Diego. He earned his law degree from Tulane University Law School. For over 20 years, Mr. Hanson has dedicated his legal career to fighting for the rights of injury accident victims and commercial litigation. Over the years, he has received many distinctions and honors. He is AV Rated, by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He was named to Florida Trend Magazine's Florida Legal Elite and is one of seven attorneys statewide recognized in the Aviation, Admiralty & Maritime category. In addition, he was named a Florida Super Lawyer, by Super Lawyers Magazine; only 5% of all lawyers in Florida are named Florida Super Lawyers. Mr. Hanson concentrates his practice in the areas of Maritime/Admiralty Law, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents, Products Liability, Toxic Torts and Commercial Litigation.

Scott R. Haft, Esq. is admitted to the Florida Bar. He earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Business Administration, from Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He earned his law degree from Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Haft had the distinct honor of serving as a Legal Intern for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida for two years. He is a talented and aggressive attorney. Mr. Haft concentrates his practice in the following areas: Employment Law, Zadroga Act Claims, Commercial Litigation, Securities Fraud, Mortgage Foreclosure Defense, and Qui tam.

Tara L. Kopp, Esq. is admitted to the Florida Bar. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Florida. She earned her law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ms. Kopp received a Silver Pro Bono Honors Recognition while obtaining her Juris Doctorate at Shepard Broad Law Center. She had the distinct honor of interning for Judge Peter Evans in West Palm Beach. Ms. Kopp is a member of the American Bar Association and a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Ms. Kopp takes prides in being a successful and aggressive attorney, and giving back to her community through service. She concentrates her practice in the area of Insurance and Personal Injury Protection Litigation.

Joseph R. Fields, Esq. is the Director of the Family Law and ADA Litigation Division, handling family issues involving divorce, child custody, time sharing issues, and child support. His practice also includes ADA Defense Litigation, representing business owners in ADA violation cases and the disabled in ADA discrimination suits.  Attorney Fields is admitted to the Florida Bar, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S, Supreme Court. Mr. Fields is an ardent supporter of the disabled and fighting for the rights of children. He is the Co-Author, City of West Palm Beach Equal Opportunity Ordinance and sits on the Bord for Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc. Due to his extensive knowledge and experience in handling ADA issues, Mr. Fields was the only lawyer from Florida called upon by Congress to give advice on the subject of Amending the Americans With Disabilities Act. Hie gives lectures and presentations to the business community on ADA guidelines and regulations. He also lectures community groups on family law issues and personal injury related topics.

Rafael M. Diaz, Esq., is a talented Attorney in our Personal Injury  Litigation Division. He handles serious complex personal injury matters on behalf of injured victims. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, United States Middle District and the United States Northern District.  He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University and his law degree from Barry University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Mr. Diaz has handled hundreds of civil and criminal matters as a former prosecutor with the State Attorney's Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida. He was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine, due to his outstanding legal efforts. In addition, maintains an  AV Rating from Martindale Hubbell for his outstanding ethics and integrity. Mr. Diaz is passionate and committed to making a difference in the life of others. In his spare time, he volunteers with various non-profit organizations that support the Hispanic Community.