Duane Kaizer
N/A
Licensed for 15 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Car Accident
Language
English
About
Mr. Kaizer is a managing shareholder and director of LaVoie & Kaizer, P.A. Mr. Kaizer and his family moved to Florida, and specifically, the Tampa Bay area in 1990. He attended East Lake High School where he graduated third in his class. He then went on to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a minor in Economics. He graduated from the Warrington College of Business in December 1998 in the top 10% of his class. After graduating from the University of Florida, Mr. Kaizer returned to the Tampa Bay area and began working for the Pinellas County School District as a substitute teacher. He later became a full-time employee of the school district working as a secondary mathematics teacher, teaching Algebra and Pre-algebra at Osceola High School and Tarpon Springs Middle School. During his time with the Pinellas County School District, Mr. Kaizer also served on a special team charged with developing curriculum to boost student FCAT (Florida's then standardized test for primary and secondary education) scores in mathematics.After a few years working as a mathematics teacher for the Pinellas County School District, Mr. Kaizer returned to the University of Florida where he attended the Levin College of Law. During law school, Mr. Kaizer served as a teacher's assistant for the college's Legal Research & Writing Department. Mr. Kaizer also participated in the college's Mediation Clinic where he conducted local (supervised) county court mediations, ultimately enabling him to gain state certification as a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Court Mediator. Mr. Kaizer graduated from law school in December 2005, and earned his graduation with Honors. He then took the Bar Exam in February 2006, and was subsequently admitted to the Florida Bar in May 2006. He has been a member of the Florida Bar in good standing since that time, and he is currently also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for Southern District of Florida.Prior to graduating law school, Mr. Kaizer spent the summers of 2004 and 2005 working as a summer associate in the Tampa office of the international law firm Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP. There, he gained significant litigation experience working on products liability cases involving tobacco, pharmaceutical drugs, and medical devices. He also worked on cases involving commercial litigation. In the fall of 2006, Mr. Kaizer moved to South Florida where he began working for the law firm Walton Lantaff Schoeder & Carson LLP, primarily practicing in the area of workers' compensation. After a couple years doing workers' compensation, Mr. Kaizer transitioned over to general liability and worked for the Boca Raton office of the law firm Gibson & Behman, PC, where he gained significant experience representing and negotiating settlements on behalf of insurance carriers and hospitality industry clients (restaurants, bars, clubs, etc.) in personal injury cases involving automobile liability, premises liability, and liquor/dram shop liability. Mr. Kaizer became very experienced in all phases of litigation including written discovery, depositions, mediations, and drafting and arguing motions before the court, including motions for summary judgment. In 2011, Mr. Kaizer even sat first chair for a premises liability jury trial in the 11th Judicial Circuit (Miami) before the Honorable Pedro Echarte, Jr. In 2011, Mr. Kaizer returned to Tampa, and from 2011 through 2013, he worked for two small insurance defense firms where he managed his own personal caseloads of matters involving both automobile liability (BI and UM) and premises liability. During that time, Mr. Kaizer also served as defense counsel for a Fortune 500 restaurant chain. In December 2013, Mr. Kaizer partnered with attorney Lara LaVoie to form the law firm LaVoie & Kaizer, PA. Now, Mr. Kaizer is committed to using the skills and knowledge that he gained throughout his career representing the insurance companies and their insureds to fight on behalf of the injured. Mr. Kaizer takes great pride in representing his clients and delivering personalized service. Clients are able to communicate freely with him on his personal cell phone, and clients can rest assured that they will have regular communications with him, the attorney, versus a paralegal or case manager, during the course of his representation.
Practices Areas
Car Accident
Personal Injury
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
It was my first experience in a car accident which was really scary and I had so many questions and I probably drove him crazy asking him so many questions but he was so kind and understanding and very responsive to all my needs. If I had to change my schedule or needed a different doctor, he did all the leg work and everything worked out smoothly. I was always told these things take forever, but I was very pleased with how quickly my case was handled and I was as happy as I could be with the result. He understood the pain I was in and I never felt like just a number. He even checked on me when it was all over so I know it's not just about the money for him and his firm. In a nutshell, very easy to deal with, and fast friendly results during a very rough time for me. Thanks to him and his firm for everything!!
After being hit by a drunk driver Duane Kaizer took my case and got me the best results possible in an extremely timely and quick manner he initially told me a time frame of about six months however after seeing the results of my MRI And the fact I had damage done to my disc in my back mr. Kaiser wrote a very strong demand letter and the insurance company settled for the max in just weeks he also negotiated down what I owed for physical therapy thus maximizing my payout. This was all great however what impressed me the most was the ease to contact him he was available to answer questions at any time of day or night and no question everyone on answered nor did he make you feel uncomfortable asking he also has a paralegal who works extremely hard and does a great job as well I would and I have highly recommended Duane to several people and will always continue to due to the great experience I had
Duane has been such an incredible help to me and my family in a difficult time. I was in a car accident and had a TFCC tear in my wrist. The first medical place I went to was no help and kept billing my insurance. Once I met with Duane he immediately referred Me to a doctor that actually helped me. He was so thoughtful and kind through the whole process and actually cared. He was able to settle all my medical bills, acquire proper compensation and help me find proper care care for my Injury. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Was in a car accident and I hired Dwayne to be my attorney for the case. He handled the case in a timely manner, ensured that my health issues were taken care of and fought to get what was deserved as a result of the accident. Furthermore, he made the process as easy as it could be. Would highly recommend.
I was involved in a car accident and the at fault driver was uninsured. I was incredibly nervous about my options and what I should do next. I contacted Duane and I must say it was one of the best decisions I ever made! Duane walked me through my options and provided excellent consul on how I should proceed. With Duane's guidance I not only got the necessary care and treatment to take care of my injuries, but he also made sure that all my medical expenses were covered. Duane helped connect me with doctors who truly care about their patients which greatly helped my healing and reduced my recovery time. Duane's previous experience dealing with insurance companies allowed him to negotiate the maximum settlement allowed as well. I have never been more satisfied with a lawyer in my life. To summarize, without Duane I can't imagine how miserable my experience could of been. He was a lifesaver! I am now fully recovered from my injuries and his work led to me receiving the maximum settlement possible. I am truly thankful for Duane and I would highly recommend him to everyone else!
My boyfriend and I were involved in an accident. We were referred to Duane by a friend of ours and I am glad we chose him as our attorney. Not only did he keep us informed with the process of the claim but he would check up on us constantly to see how we were doing. To make sure we were ok. He truly cares about our well being. We would highly recommend him!
Duane is one of the most honest and caring attorney you'll ever know. I recently used his services and he was always readily available when I needed him. He speaks with you and doesn't direct you to others. He treats you with respect and gets you every penny you deserve. His main priority is to get you the most and take for himself. If there were 10 stars on here I'd give it to him.
Duane has been helping me get the care I need on my accident claim. He's honest, trustworthy, dependable, sympathetic and respectful to my injury needs. He makes sure that he sends his clients to the right people for appropriate care.
It was my first experience in a car accident which was really scary and I had so many questions and I probably drove him crazy asking him so many questions but he was so kind and understanding and very responsive to all my needs. If I had to change my schedule or needed a different doctor, he did all the leg work and everything worked out smoothly. I was always told these things take forever, but I was very pleased with how quickly my case was handled and I was as happy as I could be with the result. He understood the pain I was in and I never felt like just a number. He even checked on me when it was all over so I know it's not just about the money for him and his firm. In a nutshell, very easy to deal with, and fast friendly results during a very rough time for me. Thanks to him and his firm for everything!!
After being hit by a drunk driver Duane Kaizer took my case and got me the best results possible in an extremely timely and quick manner he initially told me a time frame of about six months however after seeing the results of my MRI And the fact I had damage done to my disc in my back mr. Kaiser wrote a very strong demand letter and the insurance company settled for the max in just weeks he also negotiated down what I owed for physical therapy thus maximizing my payout. This was all great however what impressed me the most was the ease to contact him he was available to answer questions at any time of day or night and no question everyone on answered nor did he make you feel uncomfortable asking he also has a paralegal who works extremely hard and does a great job as well I would and I have highly recommended Duane to several people and will always continue to due to the great experience I had
Duane has been such an incredible help to me and my family in a difficult time. I was in a car accident and had a TFCC tear in my wrist. The first medical place I went to was no help and kept billing my insurance. Once I met with Duane he immediately referred Me to a doctor that actually helped me. He was so thoughtful and kind through the whole process and actually cared. He was able to settle all my medical bills, acquire proper compensation and help me find proper care care for my Injury. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Was in a car accident and I hired Dwayne to be my attorney for the case. He handled the case in a timely manner, ensured that my health issues were taken care of and fought to get what was deserved as a result of the accident. Furthermore, he made the process as easy as it could be. Would highly recommend.
I was involved in a car accident and the at fault driver was uninsured. I was incredibly nervous about my options and what I should do next. I contacted Duane and I must say it was one of the best decisions I ever made! Duane walked me through my options and provided excellent consul on how I should proceed. With Duane's guidance I not only got the necessary care and treatment to take care of my injuries, but he also made sure that all my medical expenses were covered. Duane helped connect me with doctors who truly care about their patients which greatly helped my healing and reduced my recovery time. Duane's previous experience dealing with insurance companies allowed him to negotiate the maximum settlement allowed as well. I have never been more satisfied with a lawyer in my life. To summarize, without Duane I can't imagine how miserable my experience could of been. He was a lifesaver! I am now fully recovered from my injuries and his work led to me receiving the maximum settlement possible. I am truly thankful for Duane and I would highly recommend him to everyone else!
My boyfriend and I were involved in an accident. We were referred to Duane by a friend of ours and I am glad we chose him as our attorney. Not only did he keep us informed with the process of the claim but he would check up on us constantly to see how we were doing. To make sure we were ok. He truly cares about our well being. We would highly recommend him!
Duane is one of the most honest and caring attorney you'll ever know. I recently used his services and he was always readily available when I needed him. He speaks with you and doesn't direct you to others. He treats you with respect and gets you every penny you deserve. His main priority is to get you the most and take for himself. If there were 10 stars on here I'd give it to him.
Duane has been helping me get the care I need on my accident claim. He's honest, trustworthy, dependable, sympathetic and respectful to my injury needs. He makes sure that he sends his clients to the right people for appropriate care.
It was my first experience in a car accident which was really scary and I had so many questions and I probably drove him crazy asking him so many questions but he was so kind and understanding and very responsive to all my needs. If I had to change my schedule or needed a different doctor, he did all the leg work and everything worked out smoothly. I was always told these things take forever, but I was very pleased with how quickly my case was handled and I was as happy as I could be with the result. He understood the pain I was in and I never felt like just a number. He even checked on me when it was all over so I know it's not just about the money for him and his firm. In a nutshell, very easy to deal with, and fast friendly results during a very rough time for me. Thanks to him and his firm for everything!!
After being hit by a drunk driver Duane Kaizer took my case and got me the best results possible in an extremely timely and quick manner he initially told me a time frame of about six months however after seeing the results of my MRI And the fact I had damage done to my disc in my back mr. Kaiser wrote a very strong demand letter and the insurance company settled for the max in just weeks he also negotiated down what I owed for physical therapy thus maximizing my payout. This was all great however what impressed me the most was the ease to contact him he was available to answer questions at any time of day or night and no question everyone on answered nor did he make you feel uncomfortable asking he also has a paralegal who works extremely hard and does a great job as well I would and I have highly recommended Duane to several people and will always continue to due to the great experience I had
Duane has been such an incredible help to me and my family in a difficult time. I was in a car accident and had a TFCC tear in my wrist. The first medical place I went to was no help and kept billing my insurance. Once I met with Duane he immediately referred Me to a doctor that actually helped me. He was so thoughtful and kind through the whole process and actually cared. He was able to settle all my medical bills, acquire proper compensation and help me find proper care care for my Injury. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Was in a car accident and I hired Dwayne to be my attorney for the case. He handled the case in a timely manner, ensured that my health issues were taken care of and fought to get what was deserved as a result of the accident. Furthermore, he made the process as easy as it could be. Would highly recommend.
I was involved in a car accident and the at fault driver was uninsured. I was incredibly nervous about my options and what I should do next. I contacted Duane and I must say it was one of the best decisions I ever made! Duane walked me through my options and provided excellent consul on how I should proceed. With Duane's guidance I not only got the necessary care and treatment to take care of my injuries, but he also made sure that all my medical expenses were covered. Duane helped connect me with doctors who truly care about their patients which greatly helped my healing and reduced my recovery time. Duane's previous experience dealing with insurance companies allowed him to negotiate the maximum settlement allowed as well. I have never been more satisfied with a lawyer in my life. To summarize, without Duane I can't imagine how miserable my experience could of been. He was a lifesaver! I am now fully recovered from my injuries and his work led to me receiving the maximum settlement possible. I am truly thankful for Duane and I would highly recommend him to everyone else!
My boyfriend and I were involved in an accident. We were referred to Duane by a friend of ours and I am glad we chose him as our attorney. Not only did he keep us informed with the process of the claim but he would check up on us constantly to see how we were doing. To make sure we were ok. He truly cares about our well being. We would highly recommend him!
Duane is one of the most honest and caring attorney you'll ever know. I recently used his services and he was always readily available when I needed him. He speaks with you and doesn't direct you to others. He treats you with respect and gets you every penny you deserve. His main priority is to get you the most and take for himself. If there were 10 stars on here I'd give it to him.
Duane has been helping me get the care I need on my accident claim. He's honest, trustworthy, dependable, sympathetic and respectful to my injury needs. He makes sure that he sends his clients to the right people for appropriate care.
It was my first experience in a car accident which was really scary and I had so many questions and I probably drove him crazy asking him so many questions but he was so kind and understanding and very responsive to all my needs. If I had to change my schedule or needed a different doctor, he did all the leg work and everything worked out smoothly. I was always told these things take forever, but I was very pleased with how quickly my case was handled and I was as happy as I could be with the result. He understood the pain I was in and I never felt like just a number. He even checked on me when it was all over so I know it's not just about the money for him and his firm. In a nutshell, very easy to deal with, and fast friendly results during a very rough time for me. Thanks to him and his firm for everything!!
After being hit by a drunk driver Duane Kaizer took my case and got me the best results possible in an extremely timely and quick manner he initially told me a time frame of about six months however after seeing the results of my MRI And the fact I had damage done to my disc in my back mr. Kaiser wrote a very strong demand letter and the insurance company settled for the max in just weeks he also negotiated down what I owed for physical therapy thus maximizing my payout. This was all great however what impressed me the most was the ease to contact him he was available to answer questions at any time of day or night and no question everyone on answered nor did he make you feel uncomfortable asking he also has a paralegal who works extremely hard and does a great job as well I would and I have highly recommended Duane to several people and will always continue to due to the great experience I had
Duane has been such an incredible help to me and my family in a difficult time. I was in a car accident and had a TFCC tear in my wrist. The first medical place I went to was no help and kept billing my insurance. Once I met with Duane he immediately referred Me to a doctor that actually helped me. He was so thoughtful and kind through the whole process and actually cared. He was able to settle all my medical bills, acquire proper compensation and help me find proper care care for my Injury. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Was in a car accident and I hired Dwayne to be my attorney for the case. He handled the case in a timely manner, ensured that my health issues were taken care of and fought to get what was deserved as a result of the accident. Furthermore, he made the process as easy as it could be. Would highly recommend.
I was involved in a car accident and the at fault driver was uninsured. I was incredibly nervous about my options and what I should do next. I contacted Duane and I must say it was one of the best decisions I ever made! Duane walked me through my options and provided excellent consul on how I should proceed. With Duane's guidance I not only got the necessary care and treatment to take care of my injuries, but he also made sure that all my medical expenses were covered. Duane helped connect me with doctors who truly care about their patients which greatly helped my healing and reduced my recovery time. Duane's previous experience dealing with insurance companies allowed him to negotiate the maximum settlement allowed as well. I have never been more satisfied with a lawyer in my life. To summarize, without Duane I can't imagine how miserable my experience could of been. He was a lifesaver! I am now fully recovered from my injuries and his work led to me receiving the maximum settlement possible. I am truly thankful for Duane and I would highly recommend him to everyone else!
My boyfriend and I were involved in an accident. We were referred to Duane by a friend of ours and I am glad we chose him as our attorney. Not only did he keep us informed with the process of the claim but he would check up on us constantly to see how we were doing. To make sure we were ok. He truly cares about our well being. We would highly recommend him!
Duane is one of the most honest and caring attorney you'll ever know. I recently used his services and he was always readily available when I needed him. He speaks with you and doesn't direct you to others. He treats you with respect and gets you every penny you deserve. His main priority is to get you the most and take for himself. If there were 10 stars on here I'd give it to him.
Duane has been helping me get the care I need on my accident claim. He's honest, trustworthy, dependable, sympathetic and respectful to my injury needs. He makes sure that he sends his clients to the right people for appropriate care.