To put together this 2026 list of Orlando cerebral palsy lawyers, we looked at practice focus and published results, then considered client reviews and professional recognition.
Percy Martinez leads this list because its practice focuses on medical malpractice and its site covers cerebral palsy, with a published $8.4 million surgical-error settlement also available. Before you call, check who would handle the birth injury claim and who pays costs. Ask how Florida's filing rules apply to your child's dates.
5.081 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 81 reviews
Best for: Families seeking a malpractice-focused firm
Percy Martinez's site covers cerebral palsy and birth injury claims, and the firm doesn't practice outside medical malpractice. That helps explain its place here. An operating room technician photographed a wrong-site marking in the case that produced its published $8.4 million settlement, and the firm says it used the photograph to pursue the claim.
Stood out in our review for how much of its work is medical malpractice and the recognition it has earned.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
5.019 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 19 reviews
Best for: Families wanting a birth-negligence focus
Treto Law Firm's clients repeatedly say in reviews that the firm keeps them informed. “He calls to see if you are alright and he keeps you informed how your case is going,” one writes. If you're managing daily care while working through your child's medical history, hearing from the lawyer may help.
Stood out in our review for how much of its work is medical malpractice and the recognition it has earned.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
5.0723 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 723 reviews
Best for: Families seeking multilingual legal support
If you'd rather discuss your child's care in a familiar language, NeJame Law's listed languages may help: English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. Along with many other legal matters, its Orlando practice handles cerebral palsy and birth injury claims. With 723 Google reviews carrying a 5-star rating, the firm has a substantial review record among those listed here.
Stood out in our review for the recognition it has earned and what its clients say.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
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4.522,237 Google reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 22237 reviews
Best for: Families reviewing delayed C-section claims
A published birth injury verdict is Morgan & Morgan's clearest distinction here. In 2007, a Hillsborough County jury awarded $37.8 million after doctors delayed a needed C-section, leaving Brendan Dixon with severe brain injury and lifelong disabilities. Attorneys Armando Lauritano and Keith Carter represented the Coleman family.
Stood out in our review for what its clients say and how much of its work is medical malpractice.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
4.8171 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 171 reviews
Best for: Families near Winter Park
You'll find Paul Trial Group's office in Winter Park, 5 km from Orlando, not within the city itself. The firm's site covers cerebral palsy and birth injuries; half of its practice is medical malpractice. David Paul and Scott Mcmillen appear among its attorneys and received “Lawyers of the Year” recognition in 2025.
Stood out in our review for what its clients say and how much of its work is medical malpractice.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
To check the dates, the lawyer asks when the incident happened and when the possible injury was or should have been discovered. Even if you're still gathering records, address Florida's general 2-year filing rule and its 4-year outer limit early.
Investigate the care
Before you sue in Florida, you must conduct a reasonable investigation. For that review, ask which records the lawyer needs and how a qualified medical expert will assess the care. Whether there's support to proceed depends in part on that review.
Prepare the notice
To corroborate the notice of intent before suing, you need a verified written opinion from a qualified medical expert. The medical opinion must be formal and written. On its own, the family's concern about what happened won't meet that requirement.
File within the applicable limits
When determining the filing rules, your lawyer checks how your child's age affects which ones apply. If brought on or before the eighth birthday, a child's claim isn't barred by Florida's 4-year and 7-year limits. For your child's claim, what does that provision mean?
Discuss the path forward
As the claim moves forward, ask how you'll hear updates and what comes next. Clients of the listed firms report different experiences when describing communication. Past results can't promise a similar outcome, and these claims don't have a fixed duration you can count on.
Malpractice claims in Orlando: the rules that matter
The filing deadline in Florida
The clock startsWhen you found out, or should have
Time to start a claim2 yearsMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
At the very most4 yearsafter the treatment, with a few exceptions
Expert paperworkBefore suing, the claimant must make a reasonable investigation, and the notice of intent must be corroborated by a verified written opinion of a qualified medical expert.
A written agreementThe share the lawyer takes, set out before work starts.
If you recover moneyThe agreed share and the case costs come out of it.
If the claim failsNo legal fee on a contingency agreement. Ask about costs.
Under the contingency arrangements described by Percy Martinez, Treto Law Firm and Morgan & Morgan, the lawyer takes a share of a recovery; if the claim fails, there's no lawyer's fee. That doesn't include case expenses. Besides court fees, those expenses can cover records and the cost of medical opinions. If there's no recovery, the firms don't say who owes those expenses, nor do they say who advances them. Before signing, ask them. When you get the fee arrangement in writing, make sure it explains how expenses are deducted. Although every listed firm offers a free consultation, check what you might pay for a later investigation or medical review.
A free consultation is offered by each of the five firms listed here. Contingency arrangements are also described by three of them.
What to bring to your first call
Records you already have from pregnancy, along with delivery notes
Records of your child's care, along with diagnosis information
Dates of delivery and diagnosis, noting when you first became concerned
Names identifying the hospital and the clinicians involved
Your child's medical care bills, along with receipts
Letters or messages you've received from the hospital or insurer
A timeline in writing, with uncertain dates marked
Fees and communication questions you want to ask
Questions to ask a lawyer
1Involving similar birth injuries, how many claims have you handled?
2Who is the lawyer responsible for my child's file?
3To meet Florida's requirement, how will you get the medical opinion?
4Given my child's circumstances, what's the filing deadline?
5If you work on contingency, how is your share calculated?
6If there's no recovery, who pays the case expenses?
7When we have questions, whom do we contact, and how will updates reach us?
8If you decline the case, will you explain why?
Choosing a cerebral palsy lawyer in Orlando
Look at the firm's birth injury work before you give weight to its overall review score. Every firm listed covers cerebral palsy on its site, but some handle a much broader range of legal matters. Unlike NeJame Law, which handles many other legal matters, Percy Martinez and Treto Law Firm work only on medical malpractice. Ask who would review your child's chart to assess the delivery care when you talk with the firm.
Make the first conversation useful
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Describe the medical events
Write down what happened during pregnancy and delivery, including when you first became worried about your child's condition, to start your timeline. Mark any date you aren't sure of next to the dates you know. Let the lawyer know which records you have and name the hospital.
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Ask about comparable claims
When you speak with the lawyer, ask about claims involving similar delivery events. The published cases include Morgan & Morgan's delayed C-section verdict and a surgical-error settlement from Percy Martinez. They aren't the same kind of case. Before hiring, ask how that past work helps the firm assess what happened to your child.
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Agree on communication
Ask who will answer your questions, including how you'll hear about your case, before proceeding. If reviews mention unanswered messages or long silences, ask the firm about those accounts. Who else can you call if you can't reach the person handling your file?
Before you sue in Florida, you have to conduct a reasonable investigation. To support the notice of intent, you need a qualified medical expert's verified written opinion. If the medical review doesn't support proceeding, what happens next, and how does the firm get that opinion?
To see whether the firm fits your needs, use the free consultation. A free consultation is offered by all the listed firms. Ask what the consultation covers before attending, including whether a later review costs money.
Before accepting contingency fees, get the firm's explanation in writing: what share of a recovery it takes, and which case expenses are separate. You may owe costs even if there's no lawyer's fee.
Be wary of anyone who promises an outcome or wants your signature without first explaining the costs. A published verdict or positive review doesn't tell you what your child's claim is worth.
This information is general; it isn't legal advice. For more, read the Florida malpractice guide, then talk with a Florida lawyer about how the rules affect your family.
Questions people ask
Which Orlando firm leads this cerebral palsy lawyer list?
With medical malpractice as its only practice, Percy Martinez leads; its site discusses cerebral palsy and includes a published result. Rather than cerebral palsy, that $8.4 million settlement involved a surgical error. Before hiring, ask about comparable birth injury claims. Clients frequently describe clear explanations and regular updates from the firm, which has an office in Orlando.
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Florida?
You generally must file in Florida within 2 years of the incident or when it was or should have been discovered; the outer limit is 4 years after the incident. Children's claims have an additional rule to consider. Because the diagnosis date alone isn't enough, have a Florida lawyer review your dates and explain which limits apply.
Does my child's age change the filing deadline?
If a claim is brought on a child's behalf on or before the eighth birthday, Florida's 4-year and 7-year limits don't bar it under the state's rule. You can't assume that lets you wait until then in every case. To understand how this provision and the discovery-based filing rule fit your child's circumstances, ask a Florida lawyer.
Do these lawyers offer a free consultation?
A free consultation is offered by each of the five firms listed here. Beforehand, ask who would assess the records and whether the firm handles claims like your child's. What's covered in that meeting is worth checking, too. Even with a free consultation, later medical review or case expenses may cost you money.
Will I owe a lawyer's fee if the claim fails?
Contingency fees are offered by Percy Martinez, Treto Law Firm and Morgan & Morgan, according to their descriptions. If the claim fails, that arrangement means no lawyer's fee; otherwise, the lawyer takes a share of a recovery. That leaves expenses to discuss separately. When there's no recovery, who pays for medical opinions and records? Ask and get the answer in writing.
What does Florida require before a malpractice lawsuit?
Before suing, you must conduct a reasonable investigation. To support the notice of intent, Florida also requires a verified written opinion from a qualified medical expert. When the lawyer arranges that medical review, who pays, and how will it be done? You still need the investigation and written opinion; a diagnosis alone doesn't replace them.
How long will a cerebral palsy claim take?
You can't count on a fixed duration for these claims. Before suing, Florida requires an investigation and medical opinion; NeJame Law's reviewers also mention cases taking time, including quiet periods along the way. While you wait, ask how your lawyer will keep you updated and which steps remain in your child's case.
What should I do before calling an Orlando lawyer?
Gather the records you already have, then write a short timeline of the delivery and your child's later diagnosis. Don't guess at dates. Mark dates you aren't sure about, and be ready to name the hospital. Don't wait to call until you have every document, because a lawyer needs to promptly check how Florida's filing rules apply to your family's circumstances.
Are damages capped in Florida, and what if my child died?
Florida's rules described here don't impose any enforced damage caps. When medical negligence causes a death, however, Florida's wrongful death act limits who can recover non-economic damages. Bills alone don't measure the losses covered by those damages. If your child died, ask a Florida lawyer who may recover under the wrongful death rules and how those rules apply.
Is every firm on this list located in Orlando?
Percy Martinez, Treto Law Firm, NeJame Law and Morgan & Morgan have Orlando offices. Paul Trial Group's office is in Winter Park, 5 km from Orlando. If travel is difficult while caring for your child, ask where meetings would take place before choosing a firm. The office location doesn't tell you who will handle the file.
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