Titans of Trial - Fred Levin

The Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation

You may know Fred Levin as the father of the Florida tobacco lawsuits. He rewrote the Florida Medicaid Third Party Recovery Act in 1993 to allow the state of Florida to sue the tobacco industry, eventually settling for $13 billion and forever changing the face of tobacco litigation in the United States. But if not for a stubborn client who refused to settle an insurance case nearly 60 years ago, Fred might not have become a trial lawyer.

Among his many honors, is the Perry Nichols Award - the FJA’s most prestigious. It’s given to an attorney whose perseverance, commitment, and unmatched dedication to the civil justice system is at the forefront of his or her life.

Fred Levin, now age 80, sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in late August 2017 to discuss the keys to his success, his few regrets, the ethics problems he sees in the trial bar, and his advice to those practicing trial law today – or thinking about it.

Show Notes:
Fred is with the Levin Papantonio law firm in Pensacola, Florida - www.levinlaw.com

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:
Visit the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation Podcast Webpage for full details and extras on this podcast.

The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words. Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate. Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.