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Joseph Anthony
Kopacz

Trial Attorney

Education

  • Saint Leo University, B.S.
  • University of West Florida, M.B.A.
  • University of Toledo, J.D.

Meet Joseph Anthony Kopacz

Joe Kopacz was raised in Pensacola, Florida, and attended St. Leo University where he was a member of the Men’s Soccer Team on an athletic scholarship. In 2007, Mr. Kopacz received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. Before entering law school, Mr. Kopacz received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of West Florida. 

Before joining Morgan & Morgan, he worked at two prestigious Civil Trial Firms located in Pensacola, Florida, and Tampa, Florida. During the early years of his legal career, he defended numerous large insurance companies and those they insured in a variety of civil claims, including: auto accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, negligent security, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, construction site accidents, and construction defect litigation. Having represented large insurance companies for many years, Mr. Kopacz understands how insurance companies defend and evaluate injury cases. He uses his intimate knowledge of the insurance industry to help his clients who suffered serious personal injuries at the hands of someone else’s negligent conduct.

Mr. Kopacz has tried many cases in front of juries across the State of Florida and has several published appellate decisions. He has argued in front of the First District Court of Appeal, Second District Court of Appeal, Fourth District Court of Appeal and the Fifth District Court of Appeal. 

Mr. Kopacz has been honored with the prestigious “AV Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent national publication in the legal field. This rating is based upon evaluations by other lawyers and is the highest ranking attainable by an attorney for ability and ethics in the practice of law. It is a distinction reserved for a select few in the legal community. Mr. Kopacz is also Board Certified in Construction Law. 

Mr. Kopacz and his wife Andrea have one child – Kate - and reside in Tarpon Springs, Florida. 

Practice Areas

Locations

Bar Admissions

  • Florida Bar
  • First District Court of Appeal
  • Second District Court of Appeal
  • Fourth District Court of Appeal
  • Fifth District Court of Appeal

Memberships

  • Board Certified - Construction Law
  • Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer

Recent Wins

Case NameNielsen, Marc Eric v. Sam's ClubCharles Coxe II v. Alan's Roofing, Inc.Estate of Deborah Barnes v. TzadikEstate of Sauls v. Far HorizonJaniyah Brown v. Tzadik Apt.Brookelyn Flowers v. Keel FarmsPrivate SettlementBarker v. JOIABarker, Alexandra vs. JOHNNY’S PIZZA INC. d/b/a JOIA FABULOUS PIZZA & MARTINI BARBacon, Brad v. Fraternal OrderEstate of Torres v. Mid FloridaPrivate SettlementLatashia Allen v. The AvenuesHans, William v. Las Palmas Condominium Association, of Venice, Inc.Saunders v. JP MorganLorenza Landaverde v. Jerk HutBarbara Goodrich v. FairgroundAlbright, William vs Waste Connections of FLKeller v Metropolitan Casualty
Result$4,500,000$3,000,000$3,000,000$2,612,500$2,500,000$2,250,000$2,100,000$1,700,000$1,673,513$1,243,688$1,150,000$1,000,000$1,000,000$876,073$875,000$600,000$600,000$175,000$170,000
Practice AreaSlip and FallSlip and FallNegligent SecurityWrongful DeathBurn InjurySlip and FallPersonal InjurySlip and FallPremises LiabilitySlip and FallWrongful DeathPersonal InjurySlip and FallSlip and FallPremises LiabilityPremises LiabilitySlip and FallCar AccidentCar Accident
Year202420242021201820242019202520252024202020172024202220242024202120232019
Case NameResultsPractice AreaYear
Nielsen, Marc Eric v. Sam's Club$4,500,000Slip and Fall2024
Charles Coxe II v. Alan's Roofing, Inc.$3,000,000Slip and Fall
Estate of Deborah Barnes v. Tzadik$3,000,000Negligent Security2024
Estate of Sauls v. Far Horizon$2,612,500Wrongful Death2021
Janiyah Brown v. Tzadik Apt.$2,500,000Burn Injury2018
Brookelyn Flowers v. Keel Farms$2,250,000Slip and Fall2024
Private Settlement$2,100,000Personal Injury2019
Barker v. JOIA$1,700,000Slip and Fall2025
Barker, Alexandra vs. JOHNNY’S PIZZA INC. d/b/a JOIA FABULOUS PIZZA & MARTINI BAR$1,673,513Premises Liability2025
Bacon, Brad v. Fraternal Order$1,243,688Slip and Fall2024
Estate of Torres v. Mid Florida$1,150,000Wrongful Death2020
Private Settlement$1,000,000Personal Injury2017
Latashia Allen v. The Avenues$1,000,000Slip and Fall2024
Hans, William v. Las Palmas Condominium Association, of Venice, Inc.$876,073Slip and Fall2022
Saunders v. JP Morgan$875,000Premises Liability2024
Lorenza Landaverde v. Jerk Hut$600,000Premises Liability2024
Barbara Goodrich v. Fairground$600,000Slip and Fall2021
Albright, William vs Waste Connections of FL$175,000Car Accident2023
Keller v Metropolitan Casualty$170,000Car Accident2019

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

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