An 83-year-old Marathon, Florida, woman retained Leesfield & Partners to represent her after a neighbor’s pet bird attacked her while she folded towels at the community pool. The woman lives alone in the Marathon community in a two-story condominium and was watching her granddaughter swim in the pool the day…
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Boy hailed as hero after saving parents, siblings from close call with carbon monoxide at their West Virginia home, officials say
Parents who chide their kids over playing late-night video games might think differently after hearing the news of Matteo Policano Wednesday in West Virginia. Matteo, 10, was up late playing video games while his parents and four siblings slept when he heard a strange noise, according to reporting from a…
Driver allegedly asleep at the wheel crashes into two marathon runners in Key West weekend race.
Two pedestrians running in a weekend race on U.S. 1 near mile marker 17 in Key West were hospitalized after being hit by a car whose driver had allegedly fallen asleep at the wheel. The driver, 23, was heading north when officials say she fell asleep at the wheel, eventually…
Airbnb CEO talks difficulties of implementing carbon monoxide initiative in interview with NBC. How many people die needlessly from carbon monoxide poisoning?
Nearly a decade after promising all properties listed on its platform would have detectors to safeguard guests from carbon monoxide poisoning, Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, called the task “very hard.” The comment was made in a recent interview Chesky had with NBC discussing difficulties that the company has faced. …
Wrongful Death of Passenger in Boating Accident Results in Seven-figure Settlement
Leesfield & Partners secured a seven-figure confidential settlement for the family of a young woman who was killed in a single-boat accident. The accident happened under the cover of darkness and was caused by operator error. Our investigation revealed that speed and alcohol were the contributing factors to an accident…
Over $1.2 million secured in back to back Key West settlements
In the Courtroom Partner Justin Shapiro represented a family visiting Key West from California that was involved in a jet ski incident and the firm represented the family of a Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy injured in a motor vehicle accident. Unparalleled Experience and Success Representing Victims of Jet Ski Incidents…
Leesfield & Partners Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence Representing Injured Victims in Key West
In 1987, Leesfield & Partners opened their offices in Key West on the heels of a wrongful death case tried to verdict by Ira Leesfield. For the past four decades, the firm’s involvement in Monroe County has continued to grow both in the courts and in the community through educational…
Fatal Boating Incident in Florida Keys Results in $1.7 Million Settlement
On Memorial Day, our client’s young boy who was snorkeling at the time was run over by a family boat operated by a 6-grader while at full speed and on a full plane. The propeller fatally injured him. Despite having a diver’s down flag prominently displayed, the reckless teenager who…
Annual Leesfield & Partners-sponsored Legal Education Luncheon and Reception in Key West a Hit
For decades, Leesfield & Partners has sponsored and organized the Monroe County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education luncheon. Having a long and cherished history in Key West dating back to 1976, the firm has always looked to collaborate with the MCBA and contribute to the legal community. This past Thursday,…
Leesfield & Partners Files Lawsuit On Behalf Of Key West Resort Guest Who Contracted Legionnaires’ Disease
Leesfield & Partners has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a vacationer for her claims against Hawk’s Cay Resort for the negligent transmission of Legionnaires’ disease which caused significant injury and illness. Marcia Blanar was a guest at Hawk’s Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida, from June 30, 2021 until…