Law Office of Steven G. Lavely has received the 2026 ELA Award for Best Personal Injury Firm, presented by Expert Law Attorneys. The award recognizes the Bradenton, Florida firm for its advocacy for injured people and their families.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Law Office of Steven G. Lavely Earned the Recognition
Law Office of Steven G. Lavely is a personal injury and auto accident firm serving Bradenton, St. Petersburg and surrounding Gulf Coast communities, including Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto and Longboat Key, with offices in Bradenton and St. Petersburg. Steven G. Lavely has practiced in Florida since 1984 and opened the firm in June 1986, and he has served as lead trial counsel for thousands of accident victims, including cases involving catastrophic injuries. A graduate of the University of South Florida and the University of Miami School of Law, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in Bradenton and Sarasota and has been Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law since 2009.
He has been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer since 2010 and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The firm handles car accidents, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, boat and rideshare accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, nursing home abuse, wrongful death and other injury matters, along with criminal defense. Spanish is spoken, consultations are free, cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, and home or hospital visits are available.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with an injury claim, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Law Office of Steven G. Lavely has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Bradenton and throughout Florida.