Recognized as best in class in both ethical standards and quality of legal workSenior Partner Gerald A. Rosenthal has been recognized as best in class in both ethical standards and quality of legal work. 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of his receiving the highest possible professional rating from his peers in the legal arena.

The AV rating is the pinnacle of excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource – LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. Gerry Rosenthal states, “Recognition by one’s peers is an extremely high honor. I am humbled to be continually counted among such an esteemed group of lawyers.”

Gerald A. Rosenthal began his legal career serving the needs of organized labor. As one of the first attorneys ever to achieve Board Certification from the Florida Bar, Gerry Rosenthal has represented claimants in workers’ compensation matters for nearly 35 years. He is a noted nationwide expert in the areas of severe trauma, toxic exposures and other catastrophic events.

Currently, Gerry Rosenthal is lead counsel in three cases of toxic exposure mass workers’ compensation litigation involving thousands of claimants throughout the Southeastern region of the United States. He is currently serving a three-year term as the Union and Employee Co-Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Committee of the American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law.

A tireless advocate for injured workers and their families, Gerry has served as the Chair of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Institute’s scholarship committee for over a decade. Annually, FWCI provides one-year scholarships to children of injured workers. A member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida-Levin College of Law, Gerry has received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Florida Workers’ Advocates. Gerald A. Rosenthal is also a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation.