Anthony G. Franqui

Partner/Miami

"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of knowledge, but rather lack of will."
Vince Lombardi

Mr. Franqui is a Partner in the Miami office specializing in Insurance Defense, Transportation Negligence and Premises Liability. Throughout his almost ten years at the firm, he has excelled in client relations, legal strategy and courtroom results. He is one of Miami’s most successful and recognizable Cuban-American attorneys. Mr. Franqui actively practices throughout the State Courts in Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and is a member of both the Dade County Bar Association and the Cuban American Bar Association.

As for a personal background, Mr. Franqui's family immigrated from Cuba, eventually settling in New Jersey where he was born and raised. While growing up, he was active in playing sports such as basketball, football and baseball. Mr. Franqui later migrated south to Florida upon completion of his first year at Rutgers University to attend Florida International University. There he was elected Events Committee Chair for the Hispanic Students Association and was on the Dean's List. Mr. Franqui graduated from FIU with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

Upon completion of his undergraduate studies at FIU, Mr. Franqui enrolled at St. Thomas University School of Law. While in law school, he was a Senator of the Student Bar Association then elected Vice President the following year. He was also appointed Chairperson for Orientation Committee, Vice President of the Hispanic American Law Society, and a member of Judge Peter Fay Inn of Courts and was a member of Legacy Committee. Mr. Franqui was also a Research Assistant for the Legal Writing Department where he assisted legal writing administrators with online research, case analysis, copy editing and preparation of materials for academic year curriculum. Furthermore, Mr. Franqui ventured cross-Atlantic to study International Corporate Law and International Environmental Law in El Escorial, Spain.

Mr. Franqui's law career started at Caroline White, P.A. working as law clerk. He researched and prepared memoranda of law on Real Estate, and Corporate and Family Law issues. He prepared, drafted and filed pleadings and settlement agreements. Then he went on to work at Thompson Legal Services. There he examined documents to determine their evidentiary worth in preparation for litigation. It was through his experiences with these various areas of law that he made the decision to focus on corporate defense.

Away from the office, Mr. Franqui maintains his interest in sports by actively participating in playing basketball and baseball, and spends a lot of time sport fishing. As a hobby he designs and maintains both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

GREAT RESULTS

Family of three v. Trucking Company and Driver/Settlement

In this Collier County case, Mr. Franqui represented a local trucking company in a rollover motor vehicle accident, in which the Plaintiffs, a family of three including a minor son, sued for multiple bodily injuries and reduced lifetime earning capacity. The initial demand was $1.8 million. The case was settled after the first day of trial for $184,700.

Minor Plaintiff v. Child Care Center/Settlement

In this Miami Dade County case, Mr. Franqui represented a day care center where it was alleged that the minor child Plaintiff sustained a closed head brain injury while on the premise’s playground. Plaintiffs demanded $300,000, alleging negligent supervision of the minor as well as that the day care’s facility was not up to county code. The case was settled for $75,000 on the eve of trial.

Former Police Officer v. Restaurant Franchisee/Settlement

In this Miami Dade County matter, Mr. Franqui represented a restaurant franchisee where the Plaintiff, a police officer, claimed that she sustained severe injuries to her right wrist, right knee and back following a slip and fall accident which occurred during the early morning hours in the women’s restroom at the restaurant. She made an initial demand of $250,000, maintaining that her injuries forced her off of the police force. The case was initially tried, until a juror caused a mistrial, and was settled at mediation prior to the second trial for $100,000

Elderly Lady v. National Burger Chain and Elderly lady

In this Miami Dade County matter, Mr. Franqui represented a national hamburger chain in a lawsuit wherein the elderly Plaintiff was injured in a car accident with another elderly lady turning into the parking lot. The Plaintiff’s vehicle overturned and her dominant hand was grinded between the asphalt and her vehicle, causing a de-gloving injury. Plaintiff sued the hamburger chain under a negligent design and maintenance of the premises theory, maintaining that the driveway was not up to county code. Plaintiff demanded $5,000,000 to settle at mediation. The matter settled for $200,000 on the third day of trial.

Fireman v. Boot Manufacturer/Settlement

In this Miami Dade County matter, Mr. Franqui represented a boot manufacturer in this product liability action wherein the Plaintiff, a fireman, alleged injury from defectively designed and/or manufactured boots. Plaintiff demanded $650,000 to settle. The matter was settled prior to trial for $52,500.

Minor Child v. Arcade Machine Manufacturer/Settlement

In this Broward County matter, Mr. Franqui represented a manufacturer of video arcade machines wherein the minor Plaintiff was injured when an arcade machine fell on top of him at a restaurant causing an alleged exacerbation of a pre-existing closed head brain injury. Plaintiff demanded the policy limits of $2,000,000. The case was settled shortly after suit was filed for $95,000.

Construction worker v Nation-wide Construction Equipment Rental Company/Settlement

In this Miami Dade County action, Mr. Franqui represented a nation-wide construction equipment rental company, in a lawsuit brought by Plaintiff, a construction worker who suffered a closed fracture of lumbar vertebra and alleged additional back injuries in a construction accident. In addition, to his alleged injuries Plaintiff was claiming approximately $62,000 in Lost Wages/Future Earnings Capacity. Plaintiff demanded $250,000. The case was settled shortly after mediation for $65,000.