Jaime “James” Alvarez

Jaime “James” Alvarez is a Miami-based trial lawyer known for handling complex cases involving medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and severe personal injuries. He has led litigation for clients suffering from life-altering events such as brain damage, stroke, loss of limbs, and wrongful death. His work aims to hold negligent parties accountable.

Jaime holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, magna cum laude, from Florida International University. He later earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida State University College of Law in 2009. His academic background prepared him for a detail-driven and effective legal practice.

Before representing plaintiffs, Jaime served as Chair of the Medical Malpractice Group at a major defense firm. There, he represented hospitals and healthcare providers, gaining inside knowledge of how the defense approaches these cases. Eventually, he shifted focus to help patients, believing that profits were overtaking patient safety in healthcare.

Jaime has helped recover significant verdicts, including being part of a team that secured $15.5 million for a paralyzed client. His strong courtroom presence and preparation are key factors in the successful outcomes he achieves for his clients. Jaime regularly handles cases involving quadriplegia, heart attacks, and permanent disabilities.

Jaime is admitted to practice in Florida since 2009 and before the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida since 2012. He is an active member of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association, where he continues to stay engaged with the legal community and recent developments in personal injury law.

Jaime “James” Alvarez has earned recognition as a SuperLawyer in 2024 and was named a Rising Star from 2019 to 2023. He also holds the Client Champion Gold award from 2019 to 2023 and was previously recognized as a Top 100 Civil Defense Litigator. These accolades reflect his commitment to advocacy and legal excellence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Morgan and Morgan, P.A.
• Member, Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Florida State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida International University
  BA in English with Magna Cum Laude

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