HOWARD GROSSMAN

Known for his accessibility, compassion and tenacious preparation for trial, Howard is one of the leading personal injury attorneys in Palm Beach county. For over 25 years, Howard has litigated complex personal injury, wrongful death and workers’ compensation cases. He takes pride  not only in providing professional representation for victims of  personal injury, but in providing them with the resources and information they need to return to everyday life. His dedication to clients extends beyond a settlement as he keeps in touch with clients for years after their case has closed.

In addition to the Florida Bar, Howard is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas, and the U.S. District Court of Colorado. Howard is a Workers’ Compensation Emeritus Specialist, AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell, and voted as a Super Lawyer for the State of Florida.

Howard is a past-president of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association and an active member of the American Association for Justice (President’s Club), National College of Advocacy, Palm Beach County Bar Association, and Florida Justice Association (Eagle Member).

Practice Areas:

Personal Injury, Automobile & Trucking Negligence, Maritime Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Product Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Construction Site Injuries,Insurance Bad Faith, Wrongful Death

Education:

University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, 1984

Bar Admissions:

Florida, 1984
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1992
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1998
U.S. District Court of Colorado, 2008
U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas

Professional Associations and Memberships:

American Justice Association, President’s Club, 2006 - Present
Florida Justice Association, sustaining member, Eagle status
South Palm Beach Bar Association, President, 2006
Palm Beach County Bar Association

TIM NIES

Tim’s unique and valuable experience in defense litigation, and from years working as lawyer for insurance companies, puts him in an excellent position to take on national companies and large insurance companies. Prior to joining the firm, Tim was a senior casualty attorney for both the largest insurance defense firm in the United States and one of the largest insurance defense firms in Florida, where he litigated and tried multiple cases on behalf of Fortune 500 companies.

A former U.S. Army Ranger (3rd Ranger Battalion), Tim was injured in the line of duty after a parachute failure. Tim's experience developed and tested his leadership skills, and taught him to react smartly and quickly under pressure, but most importantly for clients, it brought him true insight into what it is like to experience and recover from life-changing injuries.

Tim earned a BV rating by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating provided for attorneys practicing law less than ten years, and is a past recipient of the “Best of the Bar” award from the South Florida Business Journal and was recently voted one of the top Up & Coming attorneys in Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite^™.

In addition to the Florida Bar, Tim is admitted to the Federal Bar for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. He is a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Florida Justice Association (FJA), the Palm Beach Justice Association, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the South Palm Beach County Bar Association and the United States Maritime Law Association.

Tim is proud to be a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Practice Areas:

Personal Injury, Maritime Injuries, Boating Accidents, Automobile & Trucking Negligence, Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Claims, Defense Base Act Claims, Dangerous Products, Premises Liability, Construction Site Injuries

Education:

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 2001

Bar Admissions:

Florida, 2001
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2003
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2009
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2003

Professional Associations and Memberships:

American Justice Association
Palm Beach Justice Association
Florida Justice Association
South Palm Beach County Bar Association
Palm Beach County Bar Association
Broward County Bar Association
U.S. Maritime Law Association