Biography
Mr. Linehan is a longtime Sarasota resident having lived here for over 48 years. After completing his studies at the University of Florida, he then attended law school in Miami. He worked in Miami for a brief period of time following law school before relocating back to Sarasota in 1997.
Upon his return to Sarasota, Mr. Linehan joined a firm where his primary focus was worker’s compensation law. Mr. Linehan was active in advocating for the rights of injured people in the State of Florida. In addition to the practice of worker’s compensation law, Mr. Linehan practiced Social Security Disability law and personal injury. In 2003, Mr. Linehan joined the firm of Steven T. Wittmer, P.A. to expand the firm’s areas of practice and to focus on personal injury law. In 2007, Mr. Linehan became a partner of Wittmer | Linehan, PLLC. Mr. Linehan practices in all State and Federal Courts throughout Florida.
Education
- St Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida
- J.D., Juris Doctor - 1996
- University of Florida
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1990
Pro-Bono Activities
- Suncoast Charities for Children
- Board Member, Evelyn Sadler Jones YMCA
- Member, The Field Club
- St. Michaels Catholic Church
Past Positions
- Steven T. Wittmer, P.A., Associate, 11/2003 to 08/2007
- Lancaster & Eure, P.A., Associate
- Wittmer, Carver & Pope, Associate, 1995 to 1997
Professional Associations
- Million Dollar Advocates, Present
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, Present
- The Florida Bar, Member, Present
- American Association for Justice, Member, Present
- Sarasota County Bar Association, Member
- Manasota Trial Lawyers, Member
- Florida Justice Association
- Manasota Trial Lawyers Board
- American Bar Association
- Better Business Bureau
- Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce
- Florida Worker’s Advocates
- National Organization of Social Security Representative
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Current Employment Position
- Managing Partner
Community Involvement
Mr. Linehan is currently a Board Member for Suncoast Charities for Children and he was formerly a Board Member for the Evelyn Sadler Jones YMCA. He is a member of The Field Club and St. Michaels Catholic Church. In addition, he is active in various fundraisers and motorcycle clubs which help those in need around S.W. Florida.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- Automobile Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Truck & Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Slip & Fall/Premises Liability
- Trust & Estate Litigation
- Insurance Disputes & Bad Faith
- Workers' Compensation
- Social Security Disability
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1996
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1997
Representative Cases
- 2017 Largest Personal Injury Verdict – Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, & Desoto Counties: $19,233,037
- 2009 Largest Personal Injury Judgment – Sarasota, Manatee, & Desoto Counties: $9,000,000
