Ty G. Roland
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Fort Myers, Florida
Practice Areas:
General litigation,
Asbestos,
Brain injury,
Medical devices,
Medical malpractice,
Motor vehicle defects,
Premises liability - plaintiff,
Toxic mold,
Toxic torts,
Trucking accidents,
Wrongful death
Education Qualification:
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Practice Areas:
General litigation,
Asbestos,
Brain injury,
Medical devices,
Medical malpractice,
Motor vehicle defects,
Premises liability - plaintiff,
Toxic mold,
Toxic torts,
Trucking accidents,
Wrongful death
2222 Second StFort Myers, Florida, 33901
First Admitted: 1995, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://lawdefined.com/roland/
Bar / Professional Activity:
- Roland is deeply committed to serving his profession and the community at large. Since 1995, he’s been a member of the Florida Bar and is a member of the Trial Lawyers Section of the Bar. He’s admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States of America, all State Courts of Florida, and in the Federal Courts of Florida’s Middle District. Roland is a trailblazer in various professional associations. He has served in multiple leadership roles for the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Southwest Florida Chapter and the Calusa Chapter of the American Inns of Court. He's active in the Florida Justice Association as an Eagle Member, the Southwest Florida Justice Association, the Lee County Bar Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and Roland is former chairman of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee of the 20th Judicial Circuit, Group D and continues to serve the committee. Furthermore, he's active and supportive of various local community organizations and schools. Roland was conferred a Juris Doctor at Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami, 2021
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, all State Courts of Florida, and in the Federal Courts of Florida’s Middle District
- Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section, Member
- Florida Bar, Member
- Florida Bar Grievance Committee of the 20th Judicial Circuit, Group D. Ty is the former chairman of this committee and is an active member, 2021
- American Board of Trial Advocates Southwest Florida Chapter, Ty is an active member and has served as president, vice president, and other leadership positions, 2021
- Lee County Bar Association, Ty is an active member of this organization, 2021
- Southwest Florida Justice Association. Ty is an active member of this organization, 2021
- Florida Justice Association Ty is an Eagle Member and active in this organization, 2021
- American Inns of Court, Calusa Chapter. Ty has served in multiple leadership roles over the years, 2021
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):
- $23,000,000.00 Electrocution Judgement. Dominguez v. Fla. Power & Light Co. This case arises from a tragic accident. On December 19, 2011, fifteen-year-old Justin Dominguez was climbing a tall stalk of bamboo in his neighbor's backyard. The stalk bent into a power line, resulting in Justin's electrocution and eventual death. The boy's mother, Tricia Dominguez, filed a wrongful death action against FPL, the party responsible for the power line. She alleged that FPL was negligent because it failed to follow its own maintenance and safety standards when it failed to remove the bamboo, a fast growing and uncontrollable plant, from the area near the line. She further alleged that FPL had been warned about the bamboo at the accident site but still failed to remove it. As a result of this negligence, she argued that FPL created a dangerous safety hazard that ultimately claimed her son's life, 2016
- $950,000.00 Giordano v. Sch. Bd. of Lee County. $650,000.00 over Cap. This case involves the tragic death of a Riverdale High School football player following summer football practice. Together with claims for negligence and wrongful death, plaintiff Laurie Alice Giordano individually, and on behalf of the estate of her son, Zachary Tyler Martin-Polsenberg, brings two claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against defendants James Delgado and the School Board of Lee County ("defendants") for alleged violations of Zachary's substantive due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In short, the plaintiff alleges that Coach Delgado and the School Board's actions constituted deliberate indifference to the health and safety of Zachary, 2020
Videos:
- Inaugural "Fish Like MADD" Tournament raises over $10,000 to support victims of impaired driving On Saturday, April 24, Southwest Florida anglers took to the Lee County waters to participate in Mothers Against Drunk Driving of Southwest Florida's (MADD SWFL) inaugural "Fish Like MADD" Tournament. The tournament was hosted in honor of Dylan Gonzalez, who tragically lost his life when an underage and impaired captain struck in June of 2016. "For our inaugural event, we were moved to see the support from nearly 100 anglers, dozens of community sponsors, while SWFL honoring Dylan's life in an impactful way,” said Lori Burke, MADD SWFL’s executive director Thirty-six teams participated, with a total of 95 individual anglers, 15 sponsors, which contributed to significant donations in support of MADD SWFL's mission. "We see tragic DUI and BUI accidents every day and believe wholeheartedly in MADD SWFL's mission. We couldn't be more honored to sponsor this event and help elevate and evolve awareness of MADD's advocacy work from the highways to the waterways,” said Ty Roland, senior partner and presenting sponsor. The tournament anglers set out on the waterways to fish for the longest snook, redfish, and sea trout in total per team. Top placement in the tournament was awarded to: - Team Black Dog at 89 inches (first place) - Team Fish On Charters at 88 inches (second place) - Team Cruisin' It Charters at 85.5 inches (third place) Established in 2013, MADD SWFL provides free programs to over 15,000 people annually in the Southwest Florida community through its underage drinking prevention initiatives, its campaign to eliminate drunk driving, tie one-on for safety campaign, and DUI offender education. In addition, the local MADD chapter supports law enforcement hosting an annual law enforcement recognition program and free DUI training benefiting over 300 local law enforcement professionals. Most importantly, MADD SWFL supports victims and survivors of drunk, drugged, and substance-impaired driving; providing over 2,000 free services annually and facilitating grief and community groups as well as an annual tribute event. Learn more at www.madd.org/southwest-florida/ or call (239) 791-7560, MADD SWFL presents Ty Roland with Fish Like MADD sponsor distinction, 2021
- At Aloia Roland, we've seen the tragic aftermath of serious accidents. We know the unimaginable difficulties individuals face. We understand how overwhelming it can be to face each day, much less plan for the future. Our role is to help alleviate your burdens by managing legal considerations like medical bills and lost wages. Through caring and compassionate guidance, our lawyers strive to help injury victims and their loved ones get their lives back on track. Contact us today at (239) 791-7950 to schedule a consultation or visit www.LawDefined.com to learn more about us and how we can be of service, Senior Partner Ty Roland, 2020
Special Licenses / Certifications:
- Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar, 2022
Pro bono / Community Service:
- Community Cooperative Board of Directors. Ty Roland has served this instrumental Southwest Florida organization for several years. The mission of Community Cooperative is to eliminate hunger and homelessness in Lee County while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education, and social service programs. The vision of the Community Cooperative strives to be the leader in alleviating hunger and homelessness in our community by addressing key root causes. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors, and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to our core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity, 2021
Honors:
- The Trial Attorney of Year, Southwest Florida chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, 2020
- “Best Litigation Law Firm,” “Best Corporate & Business Law Firm” and “Best Commercial Real Estate Law Firm”, Gulfshore Business- Best of Business- Best Litigation Law Firm, Gulfshore Business Magazine, 2020
- Top 25 Trial Lawyers Specialty Associations by The National Trial Lawyers are invitation-only organizations composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly- applied process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended only to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7. Membership is extended only to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7. These Specialty Associations by The National Trial Lawyers cover almost every area of the legal profession, giving our members greater insight on these specific areas of law and a profitable advantage in their day-to-day practice. Each of these Specialty Associations offers many of the same high-quality benefits of networking, case referrals and continued education as The National Trial Lawyers. Membership in our Specialty Associations is invitation-only, and if you’ve received an invitation we encourage to join this select group of outstanding lawyers, Top 25 Trial lawyers- Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended only to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an essential source of information, education and networking for the most accomplished trial lawyers throughout America. Through unique and professional networking opportunities, information and CLE programs, we continually strive to give our members a competitive edge in today’s ever-changing legal profession. It is the mission of The National Trial Lawyers to provide networking opportunities, advocacy training, and the highest quality educational programs for the nation’s leading trial lawyers. Each of our distinguished Top 100 members possesses the knowledge, skill, experience and success held by only the best and finest lawyers in America. By combining resources, power, and influence, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is devoted to preserving and protecting justice for all, Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
- AV Preeminent: The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Distinguished: An excellent rating for an attorney who has some experience and is widely respected by their peers for their professional achievement and ethical standards. Notable: A rating given to a lawyer who has been recognized by a large number of their peers for their strong ethical standards, AV Peeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- Firm voted US News Best Law Firms 2022. Methodology Overview Eligibility A firm must have at least one attorney who is recognized in the current edition of Best Lawyers in a "Best Law Firms" ranked practice area / metro area. Submission Process As part of our formal submission process, submission packets are emailed to firms every January. This includes: Eligible practice / metro areas Law Firm Survey Instructions on how to send lists of clients and/or professional references to be surveyed Clients and/or Professional References are emailed a survey addressing a firm's expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, civility, and whether they would refer another client to the firm. Client and Professional Reference submissions are always kept strictly confidential and are never shared or published elsewhere. Data is also collected from Best Lawyers ballots, which can only be completed by attorneys who are currently recognized by Best Lawyers. Ranking by Tiers All of the quantitative and qualitative data is then combined into an overall "Best Law Firms" score for each firm. Because firms were often separated by small or insignificant differences in overall score, we use a tiering system rather than ranking law firms sequentially. *The number of tiers included in each practice area or metropolitan area ranking varies, and some specialties may not be ranked in metro areas in which there is not enough data to provide rankings in a particular specialty, US News Best Law Firm, US News Best Law Firm, 2022
Educational Background:
- University of Miami, Bachelor of Science, 1991
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Case drove new Florida law for protection of student athletes. Shortly after, Florida named #1 nationally in school sports safety report 1 Sep 2021 In the News. Info Hub. Law Defined Blog. News Releases As students go back to school, Florida secondary school athletes are safer than ever before, according to a new study released by the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) at the University of Connecticut. Florida has been named #1 nationally for its comprehensive health and safety policies for secondary school athletics in the 2021 State High School Sports Safety Policy Evaluation report. According to KSI, the purpose of the study is to “provide a graded assessment of the implementation of health and safety policies related to the leading causes of sudden death and catastrophic injury in sport at the state level for secondary school athletics within the United States.” The review was based on information from high school associations and state legislation for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It focused on the four primary causes of sudden death in high school sports, which account for a majority of sport-related deaths: exertional heat stroke, sudden cardiac arrest, traumatic head injuries, and exertional sickling. According to the study, Florida has the most comprehensive health and safety policies for secondary school athletics in the nation, with a score of 87.67%. New Jersey is second at 85%, and Massachusetts is third at 79.4%. California is at the bottom of the list with a ranking of 30.8%. Florida’s score increased 11.47% from its previous ranking of 76.20%, which is the largest increase for any state this year. In part, Florida’s high score is a result of recent legislative changes, specifically in the area of exertional heatstroke. Last year, the Zachary Martin law went into effect, strengthening protocols to prevent heat-related illness in high school athletes. KSI gave Florida a perfect score (20 out of 20%) in the areas of heat acclimatization policies, the proper use of Wet Bulb Globe Thermometers (WBGT), and the presence of cold water immersion tubs at all schools for the onsite cooling of athletes suffering from a heat-related illness. The law is named after 16-year-old Ft. Myers athlete Zach Martin, who succumbed to exertional heatstroke during a summer football practice in 2017. Zach’s mother, Laurie Martin Giordano, worked tirelessly after his death to lobby for new heat-related policies for secondary school athletics so that no other family had to face a similar preventable tragedy. She founded the Zach Martin Memorial Foundation to educate athletes, coaches, and parents about Exertional Heat Illnesses (www.zachmartinfoundation.com). In the KSI report, Florida also received a 20/20% for its sudden cardiac arrest policies, 18/20% for its policies concerning traumatic head injuries, 15/20% for appropriate healthcare coverage, and 14.67/20% for emergency preparedness. The Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine will publish the study with these findings in the October issue. It has been released electronically ahead of print: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03635465211031849 A link to the study can be found at https://ksi.uconn.edu/high-school-state-policies-2-2-2/. For more information on KSI go to https://ksi.uconn.edu. To learn more about the Zachary Martin Memorial Foundation and its efforts, visit the website https://zachmartinfoundation.com, 2021
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