About
Attorney Elizabeth A. Zwibel.
A practicing trial lawyer for more than 35 years, licensed in Florida and Virginia, litigating catastrophic injury cases nationwide.
- 38 Years at the Bar
- Licensed in Florida & Virginia
- Co-Counsel in All 50 States
- Two Top-100 U.S. Verdicts
Biography
Liz Zwibel.
Liz Zwibel has been a practicing trial lawyer for over 35 years, bringing with her a wealth of experience and passion for defending the rights of the seriously injured and underinsured. Liz holds licenses in both Florida and Virginia while litigating cases nationwide. Liz is a passionate champion for plaintiffs' rights with an outstanding ability to handle the complexities of catastrophic cases, zealously advocating for clients until justice is served.
Liz earned her Bachelor of Science from Boston University and later earned her Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law in 1988. After graduation, she practiced law in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area as a defense litigator for several years before passing the Florida Bar in 2000.
A dedicated attorney, Liz has established a strong reputation in the legal community. She led a solo practice firm before her partnership with the Swope, Rodante, P.A. team. She built an impressive record co-counseling with firms throughout Florida to obtain multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, including one of the largest mild traumatic brain injury verdicts in U.S. history. Additionally, two of her jury trials were in the top 100 jury verdicts in the United States, receiving jury verdicts of $53 million and $28.5 million, respectively.
Liz has received numerous accolades for her keen ability to handle the complexities of catastrophic cases. She is a member of the National Trial Lawyers, an organization comprised of trial lawyers who exemplify superior qualifications. The Daily Business Review inducted her into the Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame. She is a frequent lecturer nationwide on catastrophic complex litigation, traumatic brain injury, and product liability.
Points Of Distinction
Professional Distinctions.
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
- Top 50 Most Influential Trial Lawyers in the Nation, National Trial Lawyers
- Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame, Daily Business Review
- Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- "Superb" Rating, AVVO
- "Preeminent AV" Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
- Florida Trend Legal Elite
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 2011 Woman of the Year
- American Bar Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Florida Justice Association, 2002–present
- Florida Justice Association, Board of Directors, 2006–2008
- President of the Women's Caucus
- President's Task Force on Victims of Crime
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers
- Certified Hospice Volunteer, 2011
- Former Board of Directors, Ronald McDonald House
Verdicts & Settlements
Tried To Verdict.
Two of these verdicts rank among the 100 largest in the United States for their year.
- $53,000,000 Product Liability verdict
- $28,500,000 Traumatic Brain Injury verdict
- $11,000,000 Car Crash verdict
- $6,000,000 Explosion verdict
- $5,250,000 Medical Malpractice verdict
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique, and the value of any claim depends on its own specific facts.
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