Meet Nicholas P. Panagakis
Mr. Panagakis began his legal career at the State Attorney’s Office for Orange and Osceola Counties upon his graduation from law school in 1997. During his years at the State Attorney’s Office, he prosecuted and tried misdemeanors and felonies; including drug offenses, sex crimes, and manslaughter. Upon leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Nicholas joined a civil defense firm. He practiced out of the firm’s Orlando and Melbourne, Florida offices for over seven years and ultimately became a Partner at the firm. Mr. Panagakis litigated and tried cases throughout the state of Florida for his clients comprised of various insurance companies, governmental agencies, trucking lines, grocery stores, and automobile parts and repair shops. In early 2007, Mr. Panagakis joined Morgan and Morgan, P.A. and he exclusively represents individuals and families who have been injured in accidents due to the negligence of others.
Mr. Panagakis was voted a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers in 2009-2010. This distinction is awarded to the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state. In 2019, Mr. Panagakis was voted into The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 100 and to America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, which are professional organizations comprised of America’s top personal injury trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 100 and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state will receive this honor and be selected for membership among The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 100 and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys®. With these extremely high standards for selection to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys®,less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor — truly the most exclusive and elite level of attorneys in the community.
Mr. Panagakis is married to his wife, Heather, and is the proud father of four children, Ella, Sophia, Anna, and Peter. He remains active in his community and church having served on the parish council executive committee. He is a partner and shareholder in the firm.
Results
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Practice Areas
Locations
Memberships
- American Association for Justice
- Florida Justice Association
Recent Wins
| Case Name | Private Settlement | Private Settlement | Private Settlement | David Gionet v. Argos, LLC | Elizabeth Spires vs. Randy Brown and Superb LLC | Demeritt, Judith vs. Walmart Neighborhood Market | Vilardebo v. Johnson | Cadle v. Geico | Blackwell v. Simmons | M. Mazza v. Rolling Hills GC Inc. | Diperna v. Diperna | Diperna v. Umberger | Clark v. Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Company | Radis v. Twelve Oaks RV Resort, Inc. | Martinez v. Vazquez | Salcedo v. Eader | Mighty v. Sea World of FL, LLC d/b/a Aquatica | Jevin v. Perez | Briers v. Petco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | $20,040,000 | $10,000,000 | $7,375,000 | $3,100,000 | $2,124,337 | $2,000,000 | $944,797 | $900,000 | $900,000 | $745,000 | $625,000 | $625,000 | $442,239 | $402,506 | $390,555 | $264,115 | $227,635 | $100,000 | $24,000 |
| Practice Area | Personal Injury | Wrongful Death | Car Accident, Brain Injury | Motorcycle Accident | Trucking Accident | Slip and Fall | Car Accident | Car Accident | Slip and Fall | Slip and Fall | Car Accident | Car Accident | Car Accident | Slip and Fall | Car Accident | Car Accident | Slip and Fall | Car Accident | Slip and Fall |
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2019 | 2022 | 2020 | 2008 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2010 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2010 | 2013 |
| Case Name | Results | Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Settlement | $20,040,000 | Personal Injury | 2022 |
| Private Settlement | $10,000,000 | Wrongful Death | 2021 |
| Private Settlement | $7,375,000 | Car Accident, Brain Injury | 2022 |
| David Gionet v. Argos, LLC | $3,100,000 | Motorcycle Accident | 2019 |
| Elizabeth Spires vs. Randy Brown and Superb LLC | $2,124,337 | Trucking Accident | 2022 |
| Demeritt, Judith vs. Walmart Neighborhood Market | $2,000,000 | Slip and Fall | 2020 |
| Vilardebo v. Johnson | $944,797 | Car Accident | 2008 |
| Cadle v. Geico | $900,000 | Car Accident | 2013 |
| Blackwell v. Simmons | $900,000 | Slip and Fall | 2014 |
| M. Mazza v. Rolling Hills GC Inc. | $745,000 | Slip and Fall | 2018 |
| Diperna v. Diperna | $625,000 | Car Accident | 2010 |
| Diperna v. Umberger | $625,000 | Car Accident | 2010 |
| Clark v. Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Company | $442,239 | Car Accident | 2012 |
| Radis v. Twelve Oaks RV Resort, Inc. | $402,506 | Slip and Fall | 2010 |
| Martinez v. Vazquez | $390,555 | Car Accident | 2011 |
| Salcedo v. Eader | $264,115 | Car Accident | 2011 |
| Mighty v. Sea World of FL, LLC d/b/a Aquatica | $227,635 | Slip and Fall | 2013 |
| Jevin v. Perez | $100,000 | Car Accident | 2010 |
| Briers v. Petco | $24,000 | Slip and Fall | 2013 |
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
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