The Supreme Court of Florida approved Ira H. Leesfield’s appointment to the 11th Judicial District Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee. The UPL committee is a program within the Florida Bar’s Disciplinary branch and was developed to protect the public from harm caused by individuals attempting to practice law without a license. As part of the Standing Committee on UPL, Mr. Leesfield and other members will give their formal advisory opinions regarding individuals who have been accused of practicing law without a license.
Of the distinguishment, which was bestowed upon him following decades of service to South Florida’s legal community, Mr. Leesfield said he was grateful for the honor.
“I look forward to working alongside my fellow committee members to ensure that the practice of law remains in the hands of qualified, ethical professionals who are committed to serving the best interest of Floridians,” he said.
About Ira Leesfield
Mr. Leesfield is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates and has nearly five decades of experience in litigating personal injury cases throughout Florida. Since establishing Leesfield & Partners in 1976, Mr. Leesfield has expanded to three offices in Orlando, Key West and Miami. He works closely with the Clinton Foundation and has won numerous awards for his legal work and for his philanthropic efforts both nationally and internationally. In addition to his work on the U.S. Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Victims’ Assets, Mr. Leesfield was also appointed to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
In 1990, he established The Leesfield Family Foundation to continue his charitable work. In over three decades, Mr. Leesfield has sponsored numerous scholarships, provided disaster relief and has funded essential services to women’s and children’s initiatives. He is a past President of the Florida Justice Association, has secured multiple record verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured clients in Florida and has given seminars and speeches all over the country.