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Sam Coffey

Sam Coffey

Coffey McPharlin
  • Personal Injury
  • Florida
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Biography

Sam Coffey, Esq. is a trial lawyer devoted to representing individuals and their families who have been injured by the carelessness of others. He focuses his practice on handling a small number of serious injury cases involving traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), wrongful death or serious personal injury. These cases usually involve a harmful or defective product, a dangerous drug, a drunk driver or serious car accident, an airplane crash, or another type of dangerous condition. Sam Coffey prides himself on professionalism and pro bono work. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national organization of plaintiff and defense trial lawyers and judges with considerable trial experience who have been peer-selected for inclusion in this organization based upon professionalism standards.

Awards and Peer Recognition

The Broward County Bar Association honored Sam Coffey with the the Joseph C. Carter Professionalism Award in 2013, an award annually presented to one lawyer who has exemplified the highest ideals of professionalism in law practice and in life. Sam Coffey has lectured nationally on the issue of traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury to industry leaders, insurance company executives, and judges. Sam Coffey annually presents a personal injury boot camp for practitioners who want to learn more about the basics of personal injury claims. Sam Coffey also presents on evidence, law office technology, paperless law office strategy, focus groups, and the power of persuasion in the courtroom and beyond.

Experienced and Tenacious
Sam gained this experience first as a partner at a prominent insurance defense law firm, where he practiced for a decade, and, later, as a partner at a boutique law firm that focused upon plaintiff-only representation.

Practice Area
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free consultations.
  • Contingent Fees
    No fee or cost if we don't win your case. We represent all clients on a contingency fee basis to if you win then we win.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 0071838
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Coffey McPharlin
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Partner
Coffey Trial Law
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Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. | Law
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University of New Haven
B.A. | Psychology
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Awards
Joseph C. Carter Professionalism Award
Broward County Bar Association
Plaintiffs Personal Injury
Super Lawyers
Sam Coffey has been recognized by his peers for his inclusion in Super Lawyers every year from 2012 to the present. This honor is bestowed upon the top 5% of attorneys practicing law in the local community. Sam Coffey has considerable jury trial experience.
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Sam Coffey is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Professional Associations
Best Law Firms in America
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Best Lawyers in America
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National Trial Lawyers
Top 100 Plaintiff's Personal Injury
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Super Lawyers
Member
- Current
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American Board of Trial Advocates ABOTA
Associate Member
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Brain Injury Association of Florida
Member
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American Association for Justice
Attorney Member
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Habitat for Humanity
Member
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The Florida Bar  # 0071838
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Focus Group Boot Camp, Miami, FL
Legal Learning Series
Power of Persuasion, Proving Your Case in the Courtroom Through Technology, Broward Bench and Bar Convention, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward County Bar Association
Personal Injury Boot Camp, Miami, FL
Legal Learning Series
Personal Injury Boot Camp, Miami, FL
Legal Learning Series
Personal Injury Boot Camp, Miami, FL
Legal Learning Series
Mediation Techniques, Plaintiff’s Perspective, Orlando, FL
Florida Bar
Mediation Techniques, Plaintiff’s Perspective, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward County Bar Association
Proving th Traumatic Brain Injury Case, Brain Injury Litigation Summit, Philadelphia, PA
American Conference Institute
Project Vanguard, Workhorse, Orlando, FL
Florida Justice Association
Unveiling of Revised Website and Updated Database, Broward County Justice Association, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward County Justice Association
Bad Faith Legislative Update 2013, Florida Lawyers Network, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Florida Lawyers Network
Websites & Blogs
Website
Coffey McPharlin Law Firm Website
Blog
Coffey McPharlin Blog
Contact & Map
Coffey McPharlin
550 South Andrews Ave.
Ste. 420
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Telephone: (954) 541-3194
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed