Fonvielle, Lewis, Messer & McConnaughhay

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Personal Injury Lawyers & Car Accident Attorneys in Tallahassee, FL

For over fifty years, Fonvielle Lewis Messer & McConnaughhay has delivered trusted personal injury representation in Florida and Georgia. Founded in 1984 in Tallahassee, the firm builds on C. David Fonvielle's earlier career and commitment to justice have shaped it into one of the Southeast’s most respected injury law firms.

At Fonvielle Lewis Messer & McConnaughhay, we stand up for people and families facing life-changing injuries caused by negligence, recklessness, or misconduct. We represent only plaintiffs and use every resource to secure justice and compensation for our clients. Personal Injury Lawyers & Car Accident Attorneys in Tallahassee, FL — Experience. Integrity. Results.

A Firm Defined by Certification and Integrity

Our legal team consists of David Fonvielle, Hal Lewis, Jim Messer, Allen McConnaughhay, and Andrei Antohi. These five are highly skilled trial attorneys practicing solely in personal injury and wrongful death law. Remarkably, four of our five partners are Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers by The Florida Bar. This distinction is held by fewer than 2% of attorneys statewide. No other personal injury law firm in North Florida can make this claim.

According to The Florida Bar, board certification recognizes "special knowledge, skill, and proficiency" in a particular area of law. It is the highest professional achievement an attorney can attain. This expertise ensures professionals with proven competence in civil trial law handle your case.

Each of our attorneys holds the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting top legal ability, ethics, and professionalism. Our partners appear in Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, honors for the field’s respected attorneys.

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