Overview

Since 1955, Levin Papantonio has earned a reputation as one of the most successful personal injury law firms in the nation, helping to secure more more than $80 billion in jury verdicts and settlements. Our attorneys handle claims throughout the country involving prescription drugs; medical devices; defective products; class actions; consumer protection; environmental claims; securities; and all other types of personal injury claims.

Our accomplishments have been featured in numerous national news programs and magazines such as CNN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes magazine, Time magazine, National Law Journal, and US magazine.

One or more of our attorneys are listed in Best Lawyers in America; National Trial Lawyers Association Hall of Fame; America's Elite Trial Lawyers by the National Law Journal; U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms; Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Woman Attorney; and SuperLawyers.

For nearly 70 years, we have handled more than 100,000 claims involving personal injury. Each year we teach 2,100 lawyers and 250 paralegals how to successfully handle personal injury cases. We host the international television show "America's Lawyer."

The University of Florida College of Law is named after one of our attorneys, and one of our founding partners became a two-term governor of the state of Florida and candidate for President of the United States.

Founded:
1955
Size:
40
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Practice Areas:
9
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
7

Rankings

Regional

Tallahassee

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1
Tallahassee
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
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1
Tallahassee
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Tallahassee
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Firm Leadership

Rankings

Regional

Tallahassee

Tier
1
Tallahassee
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Tallahassee
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Tallahassee
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
2
Tallahassee
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Levin Papantonio Proctor Buchanan O'Brien Barr & Mougey PA has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 4 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Mass Tort
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Levin Papantonio Proctor Buchanan O'Brien Barr & Mougey PA proudly has 7 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Levin Papantonio Proctor Buchanan O'Brien Barr & Mougey PA is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Levin Papantonio Proctor Buchanan O'Brien Barr & Mougey PA has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Levin Papantonio Proctor Buchanan O'Brien Barr & Mougey PA continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Law Firms - U.S. News & World Report
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year
National Law Journal - America's Elite Trial Lawyers
National Law Journal - MDL Leadership Award
National Trial Lawyers - Hall of Fame
Public Justice Trial Team of the Year
SuperLawyers

Offices & Contacts

Pensacola, FL
Chief Marketing Officer

Significant Matters

Since 1955, Levin Papantonio Rafferty has earned a reputation as one of the most successful personal injury law firms in the nation, winning jury verdicts and settlements exceeding $40 billion. Our attorneys handle claims throughout the country involving prescription drugs; medical devices; defective products; class actions; consumer protection; and all other types of personal injury claims.

Our accomplishments have been featured in numerous national news programs and magazines such as CNN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes magazine, Time magazine, National Law Journal, and US magazine.

One or more of our attorneys are listed in Best Lawyers in America; National Trial Lawyers Association Hall of Fame; America's Elite Trial Lawyers by the National Law Journal; U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms; Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Woman Attorney; and SuperLawyers.

We are the founder of Mass Torts Made Perfect, which is a national seminar attended by approximately 1500 lawyers twice per year where we help teach the successful handling of cases against the largest companies in the world.

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