Gerald A. Rosenthal

Background

Rosenthal, Gerald A. was born on July 24, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Education

University of Florida (Bachelor of Arts, 1968. Juris Doctor, 1973).

Career

Worked at Rosenthal & Weissman, P.A. Admitted to the bar, 1973, Florida, United States. District Court, Southern District of Florida and United States.

Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. 1978, United States. Supreme Court.

Recipient: Golden Eagle Award for exemplary leadership, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1993.

West.L. "Bud" Adams Award for outstanding contributions to the field of workers" compensation (from the Florida Workers" Compensation Institute). Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America, 1993-1996. Who"s Who in Executives and Professionals, 1994-1995.

Contributing Author: Litigating Social Security Claims, Matthew Bender, 1975.

Adjunct Professor of Law, Florida State University, 1987—. Visiting Professor, University of Florida, 1991—.

Commissioner, Statewide Judicial Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims, 1990-1994. Member, Board of Trustees, University of Florida College of Law.

Member: Palm Beach County and American Bar Associations.

The Florida Bar (Chairman: Workers" Compensation Section, 1987-1988. Chairman, Workers" Compensation Certification Committee, 1988-1990. Former Chair, Workers" Compensation Continuing Legal Education Committee.

Member: Executive Council.

Grievance Committee A, 15th Circuit, 1990-1993). The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Chairman, Workers" Compensation Section, 1988-1989). Florida Workers" Compensation Institute (Director, 1986—).

Florida Workers" Advocates (Chairman, 1989-1990).

Florida Rural Legal Services Corporation (Member, Board of Directors, 1973—). American Inns of Court (1992-1996). (Board Certified Workers" Compensation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education).

Since 1973, Gerald Rosenthal, David Weissman and their associates have been renowned for their handling of exposure and traumatic injury claims on behalf of fire fighters, police and other public employees, building and trades union members and farm workers.

In addition to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and social security litigation, members of the firm are available to consult or assist in resolution of third party liens and other provider subrogation claims.

Achievements

• Gerald A. Rosenthal has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Board of Trustees, University of Florida College of Law. Member: Palm Beach County and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar (.