Joseph J. Kalbac | Colson Hicks Eidson

Partner, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Cruise Accidents, Product Liability, Construction Accidents, General Liability, Pharmaceutical Litigation, Professional Liability, Toxic Torts, Truck Accidents.

Joseph J. Kalbac, Jr

Joseph J. Kalbac, Jr. is a seasoned trial attorney with more than 100 trials under his belt. Working one-on-one with his clients, Mr. Kalbac specializes in cases involving serious injury, wrongful death, and professional liability. Since joining our firm, Mr. Kalbac has obtained verdicts, arbitration awards, judgments, and settlements totaling more than $250 million.

Bio

Joseph J. Kalbac, Jr.’s success as a trial attorney stems, in part, from his background defending insurance companies, large corporations, and governmental entities. During 13 years with a prestigious defense firm, Mr. Kalbac gained valuable knowledge and experience which he now uses to help his clients obtain full, complete and fair compensation. He can anticipate the tactics insurance companies, corporations, and the government will use, and turn them around for his client’s benefit. His knowledge of the insurance industry helps him get the answers his clients need and the fair compensation they deserve.

Mr. Kalbac’s extensive experience handling complex cases has resulted in numerous successes. He obtained full compensation for a family whose son died on a cruise ship, despite the defendant’s claims for damages protection. He also secured a settlement of over
$10 million in a malpractice case involving catastrophic injuries to a child.

Mr. Kalbac has been recognized for his accomplishments, including being named “One of the Most Effective Personal Injury Lawyers” by The Daily Business Review for obtaining a $39 million verdict in a medical negligence case. He also secured the highest wrongful death settlement in Collier County, over $10 million, in a case involving a malfunctioning security gate.

Beyond the courtroom, Mr. Kalbac is a highly engaged professional and community member. He has served in leadership positions in various legal associations, including the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Florida Board of Trial Advocates, and the Miami Dade Bar Association. Mr. Kalbac is also committed to community service and has held leadership roles at Palmer Trinity School, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, and Parish School.

He has received numerous honors and recognitions throughout his career, including being named the 2009 Lawyer of the Year by the ABOTA Miami Chapter and being listed as one of the Most Effective Personal Injury Lawyers by The Daily Business Review that same year.

Mr. Kalbac has also been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers, South Florida Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America, and The Wall Street Journal’s Top Lawyers in Florida. In addition, he was named a “2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer.” These accolades are a testament to his exceptional legal skills and dedication to his clients.

Credentials

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, Juris Doctor

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, Bachelor of Arts

Vanderbilt University

Florida

The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

  • National Board Member
  • Legislative Review Committee 
  • Civil Justice Committee Co-Chair

 

The Florida Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA)

  • Past President
  • Executive Board Member
  • Legislative Review Committee
  • Civil Justice Committee Co-Chair

 

The American Board of Trial Advocates, (ABOTA) Miami Chapter

  • Past President
  • Past President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer
  • Member of Executive Committee

 

American Association for Justice

 

Dade County Defense Bar Association

  • Past Director

 

Dade County Circuit Court

  • Member, Ad Hoc Trial Practices and Procedure Committee

 

Florida Bar 11th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee

  • Vice Chair

 

Martindale-Hubbell – Peer Review Rated and AV Preeminent Rated

American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys – recognized as one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Florida

National Association of Distinguished Counsel  – Selected as one of the Nation’s Top One Percent Attorneys.

The Wall Street Journal – selected as one of the Best Lawyers in South Florida and Lawyer of the Year

Recognized by U.S. News and World Report‘s “Best Lawyers”

Named a “2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyer

Certified Member of Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

American Registry – recognized as of the Top Attorneys in Florida, Top One Percent in Florida, and Top One Percent of America’s Most Honored Professionals

The National Trial Lawyers – selected as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyers

Selected to Best of the Best Attorneys Top Ten Personal Injury Attorneys

Recognized as “Florida Super Lawyer”

Daily Business Review – selected as one of the Top Lawyers of South Florida

American Institute – selected as one of the Best High Verdict Attorneys

Selected as one of “America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators”

Recognized in Top 10% Lawyer of Distinction

Attorney and Practice Magazine – selected as one of Florida’s Top 100 Attorneys

Best Lawyers – selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Medical Malpractice  Law, Personal Injury Litigation, and Products Liability Litigation

Chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for the Work in Multiple Practice Areas

Association of American Trial Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys in Florida

Selected by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Recognized by The National Trial Lawyers, as one of the Top 25 Products Liability and Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers in the State of Florida

Recognized by the Miami Magazine “Top Attorneys in Florida”

Member of Distinguished Justice Advocates

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