Professional  Experience

A member of the Florida Bar since 1973, Mr. Garvin has devoted the primary emphasis of his practice to the trial of complex civil lawsuits in both State and Federal Courts. This trial experience includes acting as lead jury trial counsel in cases involving automobile negligence, wrongful death, medical and legal malpractice as well as product liability and claims for compensation arising from governmental regulation. 

Board Certification

The Florida Bar provides Board Certification to attorneys who possess specialized ability in a particular field of the law.  In order to become Board Certified, attorneys must demonstrate substantial experience in the area, successfully complete a written examination, meet expanded continuing education requirements, and receive a favorable peer review from both attorneys and judges.  

Mr. Garvin has been Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer since 1989.

Additionally, he has also earned Certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate.  Mr. Garvin has been listed by his peers in “Leading Florida Attorneys” and  has been admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, whose membership is limited to trial attorneys who have recovered over $1,000,000.00 for a client in a litigation matter.

Professional Rating

Mr. Garvin has achieved an “AV”® rating from attorneys and judges in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. [1]   The “A” (very high) rating in Legal Ability and “V” (very high) rating in General Recommendations are the highest professional ratings available.  Garvin and Tripp, P.A. is listed among Florida’s Preeminent Attorneys.

Community Involvement

Mr. Garvin has been actively involved in community service including past service as a Board Member, and President of the Edison Community College Endowment Corporation and as a Board Member of the Lee County Alzheimer’s Group. He is an active Rotarian and currently serves as a Trustee of the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Trust Fund having previously served as its President.

Education

Mr. Garvin received a Juris Doctorate degree, from the University of Florida in 1973.  Since that time, he has completed numerous continuing education courses related to advocacy in litigation, dispute resolution, and appellate advocacy.

Lectures and Publications

Mr. Garvin has authored numerous articles involving the handling of negligence matters and was a co-author Trial Advocacy: The Official Handbook of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. He is a past lecturer to The Florida Bar, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Georgia and South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Mr. Garvin has been an active member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers having been elected to serve on their Board Of Directors from 1976-1990. He chaired the Constitution and By-Laws; Continuing Legal Education; and Ethics committees. He served on the Nominating; Speaker’s Bureau; Building; and Publications committees.