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About Florida Trial PA
Our Story
Tony Caggiano began his legal career defending insurance companies and corporations. However, he saw the terrible injustice resulting from insurance tactics – and – that deserving individuals and families were not being properly represented. In 1987, he decided that he could no longer represent giant corporations and greedy insurance companies. He and the firm’s co-founder, Walter Ward, started handling only a limited number of cases for those genuinely hurt by the carelessness of others. By doing so, they could provide the attention and communication their clients deserve and focus on maximizing each client’s recovery. Later, the firm began working with Anthony Genova, a board certified marital and family law attorney, to better serve more Florida families involved in domestic relations matters.
After more than 35 years of the passionate pursuit of justice, we have built long-standing relationships with clients and lawyers who have referred family and friends to us because of our expertise. When we say we treat you like family – we mean it. We invite you to call us now to discuss your case. If you prefer, just fill out the online form and we will respond promptly.
Expertise You Can Count On
Florida Trial, P A offers clients the expertise of Tony Caggiano, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 35 years of experience. With a focus on personal attention and aggressive litigation strategies, clients can expect thorough representation from an attorney known for his skill, dedication, and a reputation for achieving fast, fair settlements and outstanding trial results.
Our Attorneys
Anthony J. Caggiano
Our firm’s co-founder, Tony Caggiano attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston, served as a writer and editor of its Law Journal, and graduated in 1984. He became a member of The Florida Bar in 1984 and The Massachusetts Bar in 1985.
After graduation, Mr. Caggiano began working for a law firm that defended insurance companies. In 1987, he decided to use the insight he had gained as an insurance defense lawyer to benefit people hurt in accidents and by medical malpractice. In 1992, Mr. Caggiano became Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, an achievement earned by only 1% of The Florida Bar. In 1999, he was chosen to serve on The Florida Bar Civil Trial Law Certification Committee. This committee is entrusted with evaluating and testing other lawyers who wish to hold themselves out as specialists. From 2002 through 2004, Mr. Caggiano was honored to serve as Chair of this Florida Bar Committee. He later reunited with Anthony Genova, Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, to help more Florida families involved in domestic relations matters.
Mr. Caggiano has spent a considerable amount of time offering free legal services to those less fortunate. He has been recognized by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and the Dade County Bar Association, receiving the pro bono award for providing free legal work to those in need in general civil law matters. On behalf of the Orange County Bar Association, he has served as a guardian ad litem for abused, abandoned, and neglected children.
Anthony M. Genova, Of Counsel
For years, we have assisted individuals and families through difficult times with family law issues including alimony, child custody, child support, divorce and paternity. Our relationship with Anthony Genova, a Florida Bar Board Certified Marital and Family Law attorney, who has achieved remarkable success in family and criminal law, gives our clients a great advantage.
Mr. Genova graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1986, qualified as a moot court finalist and received an Award of Distinction. The following year he was admitted to The Florida Bar and has handled civil, criminal and family law matters. Mr. Genova has been appointed to numerous Florida Bar committees and continues to serve on the Executive Counsel of the Family Law Section.
Mr. Genova has served as deacon and Elder at his local church. He established a Christ-centered recovery program, volunteers as a Guardian and has served as a Monitor for Florida Lawyers Assistance.
Cynthia M. Nixon
Ms. Nixon graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1992. She has significant experience caring for all types of critically ill patients in the intensive care setting. She accepted travel nurse assignments with leading hospitals across the United States to broaden her knowledge and experience in critical care nursing. She moved to Orlando in 1998 and worked at a local hospital until 2005.
Ms. Nixon has demanded the highest quality healthcare for her patients. She has shared the need for strong patient advocacy with her nursing colleagues and students. Ms. Nixon has been certified as a Legal Nurse Consultant through the AALNC and certified as a Critical Care Registered Nurse and in the specialty of Cardiac Surgery through the AACN.
Walter C. Ward, Retired
Our co-founder, Walter Ward, before becoming a lawyer, built a successful medical practice – caring for families throughout the Orlando community. He graduated from Loma Linda Medical School in California and began practicing medicine in Central Florida. For nearly a decade, Dr. Ward provided Orlando-area families with internal medicine, pediatric, orthopedic, and obstetric care.
Having a great interest in the law, he attended and graduated from the University of Florida Law School and became a member of The Florida Bar. From that point forward, he devoted his professional life to the practice of law, representing people harmed by medical malpractice or suffering from serious personal injury.
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