About Mark
Mark Avera is a partner at Avera & Smith, practicing law since 1989. He is recognized as one of Florida’s preeminent trial lawyers, focusing on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, including medical and legal malpractice. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law since 1998, a distinction held by few lawyers. His career includes significant jury verdicts against tobacco giants. Mark is admitted to practice in Florida and North Carolina, including the Eastern District of North Carolina for Camp LeJeune cases. He has received numerous accolades, including being named a Best Lawyer in America, Florida Super Lawyer, and LawDragon's Top 500 Plaintiff Attorneys. In 2019, he was recognized as the Florida Trial Lawyer of the Year by Courtroom View Network. He is a member of prestigious legal societies and associations, and actively involved in community service, serving on various boards. Before becoming a lawyer, he served as a sheriff’s deputy in Alachua County, becoming the youngest deputy promoted to Sergeant. He is an aviation enthusiast and enjoys fishing and golf.
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Education
J.D.
University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
B.S.
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University
Contact Mark
Location
2814 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Gainesville, FL
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