Jared Firestone, J.D.
Jared Firestone, J.D., is a multi-disciplinary attorney with extensive expertise across a variety of legal domains. He is the founder of Firestone Law Firm PA in Hollywood, Florida, where he has cultivated a reputation for excellence in legal practice. His areas of focus include personal injury, criminal defense, medical malpractice, trusts and wills, civil and commercial litigation, family law, real estate, and immigration.
Firestone's legal acumen is complemented by his hands-on experience in real estate, particularly in the residential markets of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. He has also contributed to the community as a pro bono Mediator at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Divorce Mediation Clinic, demonstrating his commitment to accessible legal services.
He earned his J.D. from Cardozo School of Law, where he specialized in E-Discovery, Divorce Mediation, and Legal Writing, building a robust foundation for his legal practice. Prior to his law degree, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Tulane University, further enriching his analytical and critical thinking skills.
Potential Uses of Expert Witnesses in The Freddie Gray Case
Expert witnesses play a key role in the Freddie Gray case, analyzing knife legality, police procedures, and medical evidence to shape arguments for both sides.
Posted on May 27, 2015 in Expert Witness & Daubert & Frye & Violent Crimes & News
Elizabeth Warren’s Past Service as an Expert Witness Causes Controversy
Elizabeth Warren faces Republican criticism over past expert witness work in an ISDS case, raising questions about consistency in her opposition to corporate arbitration.
Posted on June 2, 2015 in Ethics & Guidelines & Regulatory Changes & News
Expert Witnesses Likely to Have Significant Impact on Eric Harris Shooting Case
Forensic engineering expert witness reports must be clear, logical, and defensible to ensure credibility, withstand legal scrutiny, and effectively communicate findings.
Posted on June 9, 2015 in Wrongful Death & Reports & Testimony & News
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Remands Hugo Selenski Robbery Conviction to Allow Expert Witness Testimony
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court remands Hugo Selenski’s robbery conviction, allowing reconsideration of expert testimony on eyewitness memory, raising questions about reliability.
Posted on June 15, 2015 in Daubert & Frye & Reports & Testimony & Settlements & Verdicts & News
Psychiatric Experts Play Key Role In Tom Benson Competency Trial
Psychiatric experts played a crucial role in the high-stakes trial over Tom Benson’s competency, with testimony shaping the legal battle over his estate and legacy.
Posted on June 23, 2015 in Reports & Testimony & Sports Law & News
Construction Expert Weighs in on Cal Berkeley Balcony Collapse
A tragic balcony collapse near UC Berkeley raises questions about construction quality, building codes, and water damage as experts analyze the structural failure.
Posted on June 23, 2015 in Mass Tort & Class Actions & Premises Liability & News
Expert Testimony on Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Ruled Admissible
Court upholds expert testimony in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome malpractice case, addressing key challenges to qualifications and methodology under Daubert standards.
Posted on June 23, 2015 in Medical Malpractice & Reports & Testimony & Expert Witness
Beekeepers Bring Legal Malpractice Suit Against Attorney
A legal malpractice case involving a beekeeping dispute, expert testimony, and a conflict of interest challenge regarding local and national standards for attorney conduct.
Posted on July 5, 2015 in Ethical Compliance & Reports & Testimony & Expert Witness
Testimony by Biomechanics Expert Ruled Admissible in Georgia Slip & Fall
A Georgia court ruled on the admissibility of expert testimony in a slip-and-fall case, evaluating biomechanical analysis, code violations, and injury consistency.
Posted on June 27, 2015 in Premises Liability & Daubert & Frye & Expert Witness
Expert Witnesses Contribute to Same Sex Marriage Litigation
Expert witnesses played a key role in same-sex marriage litigation, presenting competing arguments on parenting, adoption, and societal impacts in a landmark case.
Posted on June 30, 2015 in Regulatory Changes & Daubert & Frye & Reports & Testimony & News