Law Firm Overview
The Alvarez Law Firm is a trial practice law firm, representing individuals and the families of those injured due to the negligence of others. The firm has an extensive background and successful track record in the litigation of pharmaceutical cases, including injuries sustained as the result of harmful dietary supplements; medical malpractice suits; cases involving defective products; catastrophic automobile and motorcycle accidents; wrongful death; and shipping and boating accidents.
The firm is headed by Mr. Alex Alvarez, a decorated former Miami-Dade detective, who is supported by a staff of highly - qualified legal professionals, all dedicated to protecting your rights and doing whatever it takes to achieve a positive outcome for all of our clients.
Team Concept
When you select The Alvarez Law Firm you're choosing a seasoned team of professionals dedicated to successfully defending your rights. Each member of the team plays a vital role and each is well - qualified.
How we Handle your Case
Meticulous preparation, attention to detail and the highest level of professionalism are the hallmarks of The Alvarez Law Firm. More than mere words, these are the standards by which we measure success - your success and ours. The firm's commitment to you and your case begins from the moment we agree to represent you. No detail is too small, no maze of evidence too complex when it comes to sorting out the facts and preparing your case for trial. Unlike many law firms, that prefer to settle cases out-of-court, we have what it takes to go the distance, as evidenced by our success in securing a number of major jury verdicts on behalf of our clients.
A decorated former Miami-Dade detective, Alex Alvarez is tenacious when it comes to protecting your rights and finding answers to difficult questions, and he is confident in his ability to successfully present the facts of your case to a jury. Contact us today and we'll set up a convenient time to talk about your needs.
Honors and Awards
Alex Alvarez is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a member and Eagle Founder of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and a member of the Florida Bar; American Board of Trial Advocates; Dade County Trial Lawyers Association; American Trial Lawyers Association; and the Cuban American Bar Association.
He serves as associate general counsel for the Dade County PBA, is past president of the Badge & Gavel Society. He was admitted to practice in Florida in 1992 by the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, and has been recognized by Miami - Dade County in its annual list of Top-10 Jury Verdicts, in 1999, 2000 and 2001.
Mr. Alvarez has earned the distinctive Martindale - Hubbell AV rating, an honor bestowed upon lawyers who have reached the height of professional excellence, exhibiting the highest levels of skill and integrity. As a longtime member of the South Florida community, he believes strongly in supporting local causes with pro bono work and other generous contributions.
Representative Cases
No two cases are alike, meaning no two trials are alike. Listed below are some of the recent verdicts and settlements we have secured for personal injury claims on behalf of our clients. The Alvarez Law Firm will invest the necessary time, energy and financial resources to secure the largest possible verdict or settlement to which you, the victim, are entitled to make certain that your situation is not compounded by financial worries. Winning your case is only part of what we do; seeing to your future needs is the other.
$8.25 MILLION - Settlement
AUTO NEGLIGENCE- Brain Damaged Single Mother- Case settled 2nd week of trial
$8.0 Million-Verdict
Philip Morris USA- Tobacco Litigation
$6.8 MILLION - Verdict
CORAL GABLES HOSPITAL - PATIENT BLED TO DEATH AFTER SURGERY
$5.2 MILLION - Verdict
ALAMO RENTAL CAR - FAILED TO WARN OF DANGEROUS AREAS CLIENT SHOT BY ROBBERS
$2.1 MILLION - Settlement
WORK PLACE NEGLIGENCE- Wrongful Death
$1.9 MILLION - Settlement
DRUG COMPANY- DRUG CAUSED LIVER FAILURE
$1.75 MILLION - Settlement
HOSPITAL - BIRTH INJURY
$1.6 MILLION - Settlement
EMERGENCY ROOM - MISSED SERIOUS HEART CONDITION
$1.55 Million-Verdict
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.- Tobacco Litigation
$1.5 MILLION - Verdict
SURGEON-MISTAKENLY CUT FACIAL NERVE
$1.5 Million- Settlement
Death of mother following delivery of baby
$1.5 MILLION - Verdict
SURGEON-MISTAKENLY CUT FACIAL NERVE
$1.5 MILLION - Settlement
EMERGENCY ROOM - MISSED SERIOUS HEART CONDITION
$1.45 MILLION - Settlement
Neuro-Surgeon Botched Surgery Causes Blindness One Eye
$1.1 MILLION - Settlement
Auto Negligence- Death
$1,000,000.00 - Settlement
Prescription Drug Caused Stroke
$1,000,000.00 - Verdict
Night Club Shooting - No Security for Patron
$1,000,000.00 - Settlement
Auto Negligence- Death
$800,000.00 - Settlement
Auto Negligence 20 year old disfigured foot in accident by careless driver
$750,000.00 - Settlement
Medication Error-Causes Respirator Failure
$750,000.00 - Settlement
Auto Negligence-19 year old seriously injured by drunk driver
$750,000.00 - Settlement
CLINIC - MISSED BLADDER CANCER
$700,000.00 - Settlement
Over the Counter Drug-Caused heart damage
$700,000.00 - Settlement
HOSPITAL -MISDIAGNOSIS OF HEART ATTACK
$681,000.00 - Verdict
GAS STATION - NO SECURITY RESULTED IN MURDER
$675,000.00-Settlement
Pilot injured foot by airport vehicle
$600,000.00 - Settlement
ONCOLOGIST- NEGLIGENCE IN TREATING CANCER PATIENT
$600,000.00 - Settlement
CARDIOLOGIST - MISSED HEART CONDITION RESULTING IN M.I.
$579,000.00 - Verdict
FEC RAILROAD - FAULTY CROSSING GATE STRUCK MOTORCYCLIST
$525,000.00- Settlement
Hospital Nurse Negligently administered wrong medication
$500,000.00-Settlement
Contact lens Solution caused damage to eye
$500,000.00 - Settlement
HOSPITAL - MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
$500,000.00 - Verdict
POLICE ACADEMY - CADET ACCIDENTALY SHOT BY INSTRUCTOR IN HAND
$500,000.00 - Settlement
UROLOGIST- NEGLIGENCE CAUSED PATIENT TO LOSE KIDNEY
$465,000.00 - Settlement
AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE-DRUNK DRIVER CAUSED COMPOUND LEG FRACTURED
$400,000.00 - Settlement
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
$350,000.00 - Settlement
Emergency Room Physican negligently prescribed blood thinning drugs that caused a massive cerebral hemorrhage
$282,000.00 - Verdict
RENTAL CAR/FAILURE TO WARN
$270,000.00 - Settlement
ELEVATOR ACCIDENT
$250,000.00 - Settlement
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
$250,000.00 - Settlement
AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE
$244,000.00 - Verdict
CONSTRUCTION NEGLIGENCE
$225,000.00 - Settlement
AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE
$225,000.00 - Verdict
AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE
$200,000.00 - Settlement
AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE
The above represents recent settlements obtained on behalf of our clients. If you have been injured, you probably have more questions than answers. Contact one of our Miami Florida personal injury attorneys to discuss your situation, and we'll do our best to help you find those answers. Give us a call. We can help. 305.444.7675