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Lawrence
“Larry”
Gonzalez II

Managing Partner, Trial Attorney

Education

  • University of Florida, B.S. Political Science
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Book Award, Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Book Award, Medical Malpractice

Larry Gonzalez's primary goal is to make sure his clients receive the personal attention and justice they deserve.

Lawrence “Larry” Gonzalez is the Managing Partner overseeing all of Morgan & Morgan’s Central Florida offices. A native of Florida, Mr. Gonzalez earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Florida, followed by his J.D. from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, where he graduated at the top of his class.

Throughout his career with Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Gonzalez has cultivated a national reputation for excellence in handling complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation, particularly in cases involving catastrophic injuries and motor carrier (interstate and intrastate trucking) crashes. He was instrumental in founding the Firm’s Premises Liability Department and subsequently led Florida’s Fire Litigation Practice, where he focused on wrongful death claims arising from fire-related incidents.

Mr. Gonzalez has successfully recovered multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients across the country. While many matters may be resolved through settlement, he is a tenacious advocate who is fully prepared to litigate when necessary to achieve justice. Over the years, he has litigated thousands of cases against some of the largest corporations and insurance companies in the world. He has personally handled every stage of the trial process through verdict.

Notably, Mr. Gonzalez has represented professional athletes from the NBA, PGA Tour, and NASCAR. He is a frequent lecturer on personal injury law, having educated hundreds of attorneys nationwide, and has made numerous appearances on national and local media outlets. He is also a familiar face in Morgan & Morgan’s television and internet campaigns.

With an unwavering commitment to his clients, Mr. Gonzalez ensures that each individual and family he represents receives the personalized attention and relentless advocacy they deserve. His work is grounded in a deep dedication to securing justice and meaningful compensation for those affected by life-altering events.

Practice Areas

In Their Words

Larry sleeps in a suit.
Orlando, FL

Locations

Bar Admissions

  • Florida Bar
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

Memberships

  • Orange County Bar Association

Recent Wins

Case NamePrivate SettlementPrivate SettlementUrban, Rachel vs. Rojas Machado, EmigidoDavid Gionet v. Argos, LLCElizabeth Spires vs. Randy Brown and Superb LLCDemeritt, Judith vs. Walmart Neighborhood MarketJane Doe v. Smith Trucking, Inc.S. Williams v. RG Ltd.
Result$10,000,000$5,000,000$4,478,991$3,100,000$2,124,337$2,000,000$1,000,000$1,000,000
Practice AreaWrongful DeathCar AccidentMotorcycle AccidentTrucking AccidentSlip and Fall
Year20212020202420192022202020192019
Case NameResultsPractice AreaYear
Private Settlement$10,000,000Wrongful Death2021
Private Settlement$5,000,0002020
Urban, Rachel vs. Rojas Machado, Emigido$4,478,991Car Accident2024
David Gionet v. Argos, LLC$3,100,000Motorcycle Accident2019
Elizabeth Spires vs. Randy Brown and Superb LLC$2,124,337Trucking Accident2022
Demeritt, Judith vs. Walmart Neighborhood Market$2,000,000Slip and Fall2020
Jane Doe v. Smith Trucking, Inc.$1,000,0002019
S. Williams v. RG Ltd.$1,000,0002019

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

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