Lance C. Ivey

Partner

LANCE C. IVEY WAS BORN IN MIAMI, FLORIDA AND GREW UP IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. HE ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AND RECEIVED HIS B.A. IN ECONOMICS AFTER SERVING IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY AS A PARATROOPER. HE WENT ON TO EARN HIS LAW DEGREE AT ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY.

Lance C. Ivey is recognized as a top civil litigation attorney in the area of personal injury and products liability. His practice includes cases involving automotive design and manufacturing defects including insufficient roof strength, handling and stability defects, defective airbags and defective seat belts. Lance has handled defective product cases all over the country and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for firm clients in cases against virtually every international automotive and tire manufacturer.

As a result of his work, Lance has played an integral role in improving vehicle safety for consumers. After he settled a large, confidential case involving a defective seat belt, one major automotive manufacturer recalled over 300,000 vehicles. In 2018, Mr. Ivey’s investigation led to a recall by the Volkswagen Group of America regarding defective door speaker trims leaving sharp edges exposed to the vehicles occupants. Lance is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of an attorney’s competency and experience.

In addition to his dedication to the practice of law, Lance also dedicates much of his time to giving back to those in need. Just days before taking his Board Certification exam, Lance traveled to Haiti to help victims of the devastating 2010 earthquake.

Lance C. Ivey is listed in Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers in more than seventy practice areas with a high degree of peer and professional recognition.

Lance resides in Wellington, Palm Beach County, Florida with his three children, Hunter, Piper and Koda.

Drawbridge News

Shows Moments before 79-year-old Woman fell to her death from Royal Park Bridge

Bridge tender reaches plea deal in death of bicyclist on bridge

The personalized attention, legal advice, detailed explanations and commitment to excellence expressed by Jo Hunerberg and Lance Ivey, in handling our case, was extremely professional and very much appreciated. We would highly recommend their service to friends and family in need of their specialized legal assistance.

– Karen and Bruce

livey@foryourrights.com

(561) 820-2240

Representative Past Cases

Lance C. Ivey obtained a $3 million dollar settlement for a woman who died allegedly of Legionaries Disease contracted in a hot hub
Partner, Lance C. Ivey addresses the firm sponsored 2016 ASIS LEO Awards
Congratulations to Lance C. Ivey for 20 years of dedicated service and membership to the Florida Bar Association
Lance C. Ivey interviewed by local NBC TV station after filing suit against the City of West Palm Beach in the wrongful death of Stephen P. Padilla, an employee of the city’s water & sewage management plant.
WPTV News Channel 5: Lessons from Aaron: seatbelt maker responds
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Lance C. Ivey, Sixth Partner To Achieve Best Lawyer In America Status
“Lance Ivey, A Season Of Sharing” You can read more about Mr. Ivey’s community outreach in this article.
Jurors reach guilty verdict in bus crash wrongful death trial
Firm Partner Lance C. Ivey and Attorney Matt E. Haynes awarded $10 Million verdict in Port St. Lucie Wrongful Death Bus Crash
Partner, Lance C. Ivey and Attorney, Mathew E. Haynes awarded $10 Million Dollar Verdict in Wrongful Death, Port. St. Lucie School Bus Accident. Sept.1, 2015 –September 8, 2015

Education

J.D., University of Florida College of Law, 1995
B.A., University of Miami, 1991

Military Service

Corporal, United States Army, Paratrooper, 1983-1987

Admissions / Registrations

Florida, 1996
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida,1996
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1996
FLORIDA NORTHERN DISTRICT COURT
Kentucky Western District

Associations / Recognition / Publications / Activities

Associations

Board of Directors – Young Lawyers Section: Florida Justice Association
Board of Directors: Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers Association
Member: American Association for Justice
Member: American Bar Association
Member: American Board of Trial Advocates
Member: Florida Justice Association
Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member: Speakers Bureau: The Florida Bar
Member and Former Board of Directors: Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers
Community Associations and Leadership Activities: Volunteer: American Heart
Former Project Chairman: Habitat for Humanity
Former Co-Chairman: American Heart Association – Heart Ball

Bar admissions

Florida, 1997
U.S District Court for the Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

awards

US News & World Reports, Best Lawyers in America: 2021