First Admitted: 2011, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://winegarinjurylaw.com/attorney/joshua-winegar/

Bar/Professional Activity:

The Florida Bar, 2011
The Florida Bar - Trial Lawyers Section, 2024
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2022
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2022
Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Florida Bar - Trial Lawyers Section - Member 2011 - Present Florida Justice Association Member 2015 - Present Palm Beach County Justice Association Member 2015 - Present Palm Beach County Bar Association Member 2015 - Present, The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section Member 2011 - Present

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

$989,000 Car Accident - A company employee collided into our client’s vehicle on the highway while he was texting. Our client suffered a mild Traumatic Brain Injury and orthopedic injuries to her neck and back., 2024
$1.2 Million - Motorcycle Accident - Recovery of $1,200,000 against a body repair shop for a crash in which the motorcycle steering oscillated spontaneously and developed a wobble in the front wheel, causing the driver to lose control and crash. The client was intubated at the trauma bay for catastrophic injuries and required extensive hospitalization for multiple surgeries., 2024
$410,000.00 Settlement: The client was the front passenger in a vehicle T-boned head-on at an intersection. She suffered blunt force trauma and devastating fractures. We were hired two years after the crash and after the client had settled with the at-fault driver for a nominal amount to see if any further recourse was available to her. Our office successfully argued for and recovered over $400,000.00 of additional compensation under multiple insurance policies previously unknown and undisclosed., 2023
$350,000 -Bicycle Accident - A bicyclist was seriously injured when struck in a crosswalk by a vehicle that failed to yield right of way and suffered lumbar and cervical disc herniations. We successfully resolved his case in prelitigation for $350,000.00 within four months of the incident., 2023
$450,000.00 Settlement: T-Bone collision caused our client to suffer a lumbar disc herniation and ultimately required cervical disk replacement surgery. The insurance company settled after litigation commenced., 2023
$1,000,000 Settlement; young student suffered closed head, spine, and knee injuries in head-on crash where driver of a large commercial vehicle ran a red light and plowed through a high-traffic intersection directly in front of our client’s path., 2023
$355,000 - Car Accident - Rear end motor vehicle accident involving cervical disc herniation, which successfully resolved prelitigation for $355,000.00 within 4 months of the incident , 2023
$395,000.00 Settlement; rear-end collision causing our client to suffer a cervical disc herniation and ultimately required cervical disk replacement surgery. The insurance company settled for after litigation commenced. , 2023
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum Link: https://milliondollaradvocates.com/Sys/PublicProfile/50541000Case summary: This matter involved a motorcycle crash in which the motorcycle steering oscillated spontaneously and “developed a wobble in the front wheel,” causing my client to lose control and crash. Liability was based on negligence of a repair shop because the motorcycle was returned to my client in an improperly repaired, inspected, tested and dangerous condition and the wobble instability experienced by my client was because of the negligent repair methods utilized by the repair shop to repair the motorcycle., 2024
Top 100 Car Accident Verdicts in Florida in 2017 - #85; Case: Robinson v. Bartolotta Link: https://topverdict.com/lists/2017/florida/100-car-accidents

Representative Clients:

$1.2 Million - Motorcycle Accident - Recovery of $1,200,000 against a body repair shop for a crash in which the motorcycle steering oscillated spontaneously and developed a wobble in the front wheel, causing the driver to lose control and crash. The client was intubated at the trauma bay for catastrophic injuries and required extensive hospitalization for multiple surgeries., 2024
$1.0 Million - Truck Accident - A young student suffered closed head, spine, and knee injuries in a head-on crash where the driver of a commercial vehicle ran a red light and plowed through a high-traffic intersection directly in front of our client’s path., 2023

Honors/Awards:

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who meet stringent qualifications and specialize in the legal practice of criminal defense or civil plaintiff., The National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40 – Civil Plaintiff, https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/Joshua/Winegar/23257/, 2024
Justia Rating 10: The Justia Lawyer Rating is based on the average score given to a lawyer by his or her reviewing peers. In addition to providing an overall rating for the attorney, each reviewer must also numerically rate the attorney on Legal Knowledge; Legal Analysis; Communication Skills; Ethics and Professionalism., Justia Rating 10, https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/joshua-winegar-1528174, 2024
MartindaleHubbell® Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/joshua-winegar-168531930/, 2023
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon., Client Champion Platinum, https://www.lawyers.com/west-palm-beach/florida/winegar-law-p-a-300003309-f/, 2023
Lead Counsel, Lead Counsel Verified Attorneys, https://www.leadcounsel.org/attorney/winegar-injury-law, 2023
Lead Counsel, Lead Counsel Verified, https://www.leadcounsel.org/attorney/winegar-injury-law, 2022
Justia Rating 10: The Justia Lawyer Rating is based on the average score given to a lawyer by his or her reviewing peers. In addition to providing an overall rating for the attorney, each reviewer must also numerically rate the attorney on Legal Knowledge; Legal Analysis; Communication Skills; Ethics and Professionalism., Justia Rating 10, https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/joshua-winegar-1528174, 2023
MartindaleHubbell® Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/joshua-winegar-168531930/, 2022
MartindaleHubbell® Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/joshua-winegar-168531930/, 2019
MartindaleHubbell® Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/joshua-winegar-168531930/, 2020
Million Dollar Advocate: I have acted as principal counsel in at least one case in which my client(s) received a final settlement in the (then present value) amount of one million dollars or more, Million Dollar Advocate, https://milliondollaradvocates.com/Sys/PublicProfile/50541000, 2023
MartindaleHubbell® Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/joshua-winegar-168531930/, 2021
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40 – Civil Plaintiff, https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/Joshua/Winegar/23257/, 2022
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40 – Civil Plaintiff, https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/Joshua/Winegar/23257/, 2021
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40 – Civil Plaintiff, https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/Joshua/Winegar/23257/, 2021
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40 – Civil Plaintiff, https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/Joshua/Winegar/23257/, 2019
MartindaleHubbell® Peer Review Rating, AV Preeminent, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/joshua-winegar-168531930/, 2021
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon., Client Champion Platinum, https://www.lawyers.com/west-palm-beach/florida/winegar-law-p-a-300003309-f/, 2021
AV Preeminent MartindaleHubbell® Peer Review Rating, https://www.martindale.com/attorney/joshua-winegar-esq-168531930/, 2020
Best Car Accident Lawyers in West Palm Beach, https://www.expertise.com/fl/west-palm-beach/car-accident-lawyers, 2020
The Justia Lawyer Rating is based on the average score given to a lawyer by his or her reviewing peers. In addition to providing an overall rating for the attorney, each reviewer must also numerically rate the attorney on Legal Knowledge; Legal Analysis; Communication Skills; Ethics and Professionalism, Justia Rating 10, https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/joshua-winegar-1528174, 2019
The Justia Lawyer Rating is based on the average score given to a lawyer by his or her reviewing peers. In addition to providing an overall rating for the attorney, each reviewer must also numerically rate the attorney on: Legal Knowledge; Legal Analysis; Communication Skills; Ethics and Professionalism, Justia Rating 10, https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/joshua-winegar-1528174, 2020
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only, and is extended exclusively to those individuals who meet stringent qualifications and specialize in the legal practice of criminal defense or civil plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40 - Civil Plaintiff, https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/Joshua/Winegar/23257/, 2021
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only, and is extended exclusively to those individuals who meet stringent qualifications and specialize in the legal practice of criminal defense or civil plaintiff, The National Trial Lawyers top 40 under 40 – Civil Plaintiff, https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/Joshua/Winegar/23257/, 2020
The Justia Lawyer Rating is based on the average score given to a lawyer by his or her reviewing peers. In addition to providing an overall rating for the attorney, each reviewer must also numerically rate the attorney on: Legal Knowledge Legal Analysis Communication Skills Ethics and Professionalism, Justia Rating 10, https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/joshua-winegar-1528174, 2019
https://www.leadcounsel.org/attorney/winegar-injury-law, Lead Counsel Rating in Personal Injury, Lead Counsel, 2017
10.0 - 9.0 Superb Rating is calculated based on Experience & background years licensed, work experience, education Legal community recognition per endorsements, associations, awards Legal thought leadership publications, speaking engagements, Avvo Rating 10, https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/33407-fl-joshua-winegar-4074138.html#client_reviews, 2019
https://www.leadcounsel.org/attorney/winegar-injury-law, Lead Counsel Rated, https://www.leadcounsel.org/attorney/winegar-injury-law, 2019
https://www.leadcounsel.org/attorney/winegar-injury-law, Lead Counsel Rating in Personal Injury, https://www.leadcounsel.org/attorney/winegar-injury-law, 2018
Article: https://www.expertise.com/fl/west-palm-beach/personal-injury-attorneyAward: https://www.expertise.com/fl/west-palm-beach/personal-injury-attorney/award Expertise scored personal injury lawyers on more than 25 variables across five categories and analysed the results to and-pick a list of the best personal injury lawyers in West Palm Beach, FL., Best Personal Injury Lawyers in West Palm Beach, https://www.expertise.com/fl/west-palm-beach/personal-injury-attorney, 2019
Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by clients of lawyers and law firms. The Client Review Rating score is determined through aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are clients of law firms who hired a lawyer within the last year, whose matter is not pending and who want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners and private individuals. Martindale-Hubbell validates that the reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified within the past year, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses are entirely from client reviewers., Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2019
Received notification from Martindale-Hubbell that {Name of Lawyer}has received a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™. {Name of Lawyer}was given an {“AV”/”Distinguished”/”Notable”) rating from {his/her}peers, which means that {he/she}was deemed to have very high professional ethics and {preeminent/distinguished}legal ability. Only lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability receive a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings evaluates lawyers based on the anonymous opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary, including both those who are rated and those who are not. The first review to establish a lawyer's rating usually occurs three years after his/her first admission to the Bar. Martindale-Hubbell conducts secure online Peer Review Ratings surveys of lawyers across multiple jurisdictions and geographic locations, in similar areas of practice as the lawyer being rated. Reviewers are instructed to assess their colleagues' general ethical standards and legal ability in a specific area of practice., AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating, https://www.martindale.com/west-palm-beach/florida/joshua-winegar-esq-168531930-a/, 2019

Educational Background:

University of Florida Levin College of Law: Florida Law Review; Florida Moot Court., 2011
University of Florida, B.A. - 2007, 2007

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Mr. Winegar was recognized in 2024 as AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell for the highest peer rating standard for the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. Mr. Winegar has an Avvo rating of 10, the highest rating from Avvo calculated using information collected from State Bar associations and based on experience and peer endorsements, associations, and awards. Mr. Winegar is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum serving as sole counsel in a motorcycle crash in which he successfully got a settlement of more than $1 million for a client that developed a wobble of his front wheel, causing him to lose control and crash. Mr. Winegar is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association. He was recognized in 2019 as “Best Personal Injury Lawyers in West Palm Beach” by Expertise who scored personal injury lawyers on over 25 variables across five categories. Mr. Winegar was awarded the Client Champion Platinum in 2019 by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest award to lawyers/firms with at least 10 verified reviews., 2024
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys: An elite group of attorneys who have been rated highly by their peers as having Very High Ethical Standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher)., 2024
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys: An elite group of attorneys who have been rated highly by their peers as having Very High Ethical Standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher)., 2023
Mr. Winegar was recognized in 2021 as AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell for the highest peer rating standard for the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. Mr. Winegar has an Avvo rating of 10, the highest rating from Avvo calculated using information collected from State Bar associations and based on experience and peer endorsements, associations, and awards. Mr. Winegar is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum serving as sole counsel in a motorcycle crash in which he successfully got a settlement of more than $1 million for a client that developed a wobble of his front wheel, causing him to lose control and crash. Mr. Winegar is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association. He was recognized in 2019 as “Best Personal Injury Lawyers in West Palm Beach” by Expertise who scored personal injury lawyers on over 25 variables across five categories. Mr. Winegar was awarded the Client Champion Platinum in 2019 by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest award to lawyers/firms with at least 10 verified reviews., 2021
Mr. Winegar was recognized in 2020 as AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell for the highest peer rating standard for the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. Mr. Winegar has an Avvo rating of 10, the highest rating from Avvo calculated using information collected from State Bar associations and based on experience and peer endorsements, associations, and awards. Mr. Winegar is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum serving as sole counsel in a motorcycle crash in which he successfully got a settlement of more than $1 million for a client that developed a wobble of his front wheel, causing him to lose control and crash. Mr. Winegar is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association. He was recognized in 2020 as “Best Personal Injury Lawyers in West Palm Beach” by Expertise who scored personal injury lawyers on over 25 variables across five categories. Mr. Winegar was awarded the Client Champion Platinum in 2020 by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest award to lawyers/firms with at least 10 verified reviews. , 2020
Mr. Winegar was recognized in 2019 as AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell for the highest peer rating standard for the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. Mr. Winegar has an Avvo rating of 10, the highest rating from Avvo calculated using information collected from State Bar associations and based on experience and peer endorsements, associations, and awards. Mr. Winegar is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum serving as sole counsel in a motorcycle crash in which he successfully got a settlement of more than $1 million for a client that developed a wobble of his front wheel, causing him to lose control and crash. Mr. Winegar is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association. He was recognized in 2019 as “Best Personal Injury Lawyers in West Palm Beach” by Expertise who scored personal injury lawyers on over 25 variables across five categories. Mr. Winegar was awarded the Client Champion Platinum in 2019 by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest award to lawyers/firms with at least 10 verified reviews. , 2019

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