Biography
Jacob S. Gordon, Esq., (“Jake”) is a Junior Partner in the Tampa office. Martindale-Hubbell and his peers have rated him AV® Preeminent™. He is an experienced trial litigation attorney with numerous jury trial verdicts. Jake focuses his practice on premises liability, liquor liability, products liability, toxic tort, automobile and trucking negligence, and negligent security cases. He also handles construction defect, sexual misconduct and medical malpractice matters.
Jake began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney. In this capacity he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. After working at the State Attorney’s office, Jake transitioned into private practice working for a Florida insurance defense firm where he handled premises liability, product liability, automobile and trucking negligence, and negligent security matters.
Jake received a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University (2013). He obtained his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law (2016). Jake is admitted in Florida (2016). He is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
- Auto & Fleet Liability
- Construction Defect
- Environmental | Toxic Tort
- Federal Practice
- General Liability
- Liquor Liability
- Medical | Healthcare
- Negligent Security
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Sexual Misconduct Liability
- Trucking Liability
Experience
Martindale Rating
Bar/Court Admission
- 2016, Florida
- 2019, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Education
- Florida State University, B.S., 2013
- Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2016
Professional/Civil Memberships
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
Industries Represented
- Office Product Retail Stores
- Home Improvement Retailers
- Retail Specialty Stores
- Supermarket Chains
- Contractors and Subcontractors
- Suppliers
- Hotels
- Shopping Malls and Centers
- Restaurants
- Manufacturers
- Product Distributors
- Insurance Companies
- Third-Party Administrators for Claims Management and Risk
- Hauling and Owner Operators
- Transportation Trucking Industry
- Motor Carriers, Cargo and Brokers
- Homeowners Associations
- Property Management Companies
- Gas Convenience Stores
- Product Distributors
- Nightclubs and Bars
- Rental Car Companies
Presentations
Presentations and Speaking Engagements