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Gould Cooksey Fennell Receives Best Law Firms Award

We’re thrilled to announce that Gould Cooksey Fennell has once again been recognized on the Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms® list for 2025, marking over 11 consecutive years on this prestigious list. This year, we’re honored to be recognized in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Trusts and Estates, and now, Tax Law.

The Best Law Firms award is a testament to our dedication to exceptional legal service and our commitment to our clients. The selection process is rigorous, with Best Lawyers evaluating firms based on feedback from clients and peer attorneys, along with a thorough review of each firm’s background. To be considered, a law firm must have at least one lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®. We are proud to have six lawyers included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers, which focuses on the top 5% of attorneys in each state. Earning a place on the Best Law Firms list is truly a mark of excellence within our region.

Our recognition this year spans the Orlando metro area, which covers ten counties from Indian River to Marion County, Florida. Being named among the top firms in such a competitive region is an honor we owe to our clients, partners, and dedicated team, who continually uphold the highest standards of legal service. Over the past 66 years, our firm has served the Indian River County area, helping clients with their legal needs. We are grateful for the support of our clients, partners, attorneys, paralegals, and team members as we continue to provide outstanding service to our community.

For more information, visit Best Lawyers Best Law Firms.

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A 52 year old man arrived at a hospital ER with a UTI, resulting in negligent, non-emergency intubation that caused the catastrophic anoxic brain injury leading to his death. After a trial involving complex medical and technical issues relating to critical care medicine, infectious disease, hospital administration, and electronic medical record systems, the family obtained a wrongful death settlement of $31.9 million.

Trial arising from failure to diagnosis colon perforation after a laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery causing permanent injury to the Plaintiff. After a three week trial a Martin County jury rejected the Defendants’ position finding the hospital 70% responsible for Mrs. Moore’s damages and the physician 30% responsible. The award included just over $600,000 for past medical expenses, $370,000 in future medical care, and non-economic damages of almost $2 million.

A Brevard County Jury awarded Plaintiff $6.4M against Defendant State Farm, following an accident that resulted in numerous catastrophic orthopedic injuries, including a below knee amputation of the Plaintiff’s left leg.

Pedestrian was struck and killed crossing the street in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Plaintiff was driving his tractor trailer on a single lane highway when hit head on by the defendant negligently operating his semi-truck. As a direct result the plaintiff suffered bodily injury and continuing pain and suffering. Circuit court 19 awarded plaintiff damages in the amount of $2,899,898.60.

Indian River County crash resulting in significant injuries to a husband and wife. This matter was resolved prior to filing a lawsuit.

Toggle Gould Cooksey Fennell served as Co-Counsel in a Georgia case involving alleged misdiagnosis/mistreatment of preeclampsia resulting in the death of a 39 year old mother.

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