Meet Laurence “Larry” Huttman
Laurence Huttman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Larry attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he received his BA in Political Science with a minor in business institutions in 1993. While in college, Larry held many positions in his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, including President. He also served on the Intrafraternity Counsel.
Larry was an intern in Washington, D.C., for a U.S. Congressman and assisted with state and national campaigns while in college. Following college, Larry attended the University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 1996, served on the Sports and Entertainment Law Review, and was President of a prominent Legal Fraternity. Larry has a strong work ethic, always working throughout high school, college, and law school. Larry enjoys trial work and “thinking like a lawyer.” He strives to attend to his client’s needs with integrity, tough advocacy, optimistic reflection, and excellence.
Larry has handled many kinds of cases throughout the State of Florida since 1996, initially on the side of the defense; however, Larry particularly enjoys helping victims who have suffered injuries, especially catastrophic injuries, or who have lost a loved one because of the negligence of others, including through medical malpractice. Being a Jacksonville personal injury lawyer is a calling for Larry as he feels fulfilled finding answers for people and helping them to seek justice for wrongs done to them.
Over the course of Larry’s career, Larry has handled unique high-value wrongful death and injury cases involving catastrophic injuries to people, including medical negligence, failure to supervise individuals with developmental delays or disabilities, automobile crashes, trucking and other commercial vehicle crashes, pool drownings, fires, premises liability, inadequate security, civil rights, employment, cemeteries, and products liability.
In 2006, Larry participated as lead trial counsel in a medical negligence case on behalf of a client who suffered catastrophic brain damage where the Jury returned a verdict in excess of $6.3 million. What was most pleasing about this case was the way the jurors hugged Larry’s client at the conclusion of this hard-fought ten-day legal battle.
In 2020, Larry resolved a claim for millions of dollars with which his disabled client was able to obtain the medical care and independence he needed. When he is not working, Larry enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, participating in youth sports and family and faith-driven activities. Having previously spent several years with two prominent South Florida law firms, Larry is absolutely thrilled to be practicing here in Jacksonville, where he commenced his career once again.
My Clients Deserve Fair Compensation
As a personal injury lawyer with experience in a wide array of areas, I have seen countless clients who have been victims of catastrophic injuries. These cases are always the ones that I enjoy working on the most because I get to help my clients get fair compensation for their losses. When I first started in medical malpractice law, I was on the hospital defense side. Now I fight for the victims when no one else will. My experience on the other side gives my clients and me a distinct advantage because I know how the defense approaches cases and how they’ll respond throughout the process.
Especially in catastrophic personal injury cases, the victims often feel a keen sense of loss and desperation when they come to a personal injury lawyer. They are hurting, frustrated, stressed, and emotionally drained. My cases are as unique as I am, and because of my experience, I often receive more complex cases. Areas like emotional injuries, catastrophic medical malpractice, and negligent security require keen problem-solving. When we prove negligence, there are remedies under the law for how someone’s life is changed before and after an accident. Injuries are not often always physical, either. A significant change that alters someone’s life can be a hard-fought case. Still, Farah and Farah gives me every resource, every expert, and every bit of support I need to seek maximum compensation for my clients.
Each case presents a unique set of challenges for any accident attorney. These challenges often lay in a case’s particulars and what the law dictates as the individuals’ rights to compensation. I thrive on doing deep dives into research and analysis to examine every angle of the case. Just like I’m preparing for a test, with all the facts, I have everything I need to argue successfully on behalf of my clients.
Winning a Case Is Never Just About Money
Often, attorneys stand on TV talking about how much money they get for their clients. While compensation most often includes money, a favorable case result is much more than just a dollar amount for someone who is never the same after an accident. I handle many cases where the injury is life-altering, such as a brain injury or paralysis. The compensation we achieve as a team for our clients represents medical care, housing, transportation, lost wages, future care, and so much more. One of my goals from the get-go is to ensure the other side fully comprehends what these financial needs add up to. Equally, if not more important, are the non-economic losses to self and others.
Every case is different, and the compensation that each client deserves is unique. My job as a personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer is to work with my clients to find a solution that will provide for their needs—now and tomorrow. This often takes putting in the legwork and pouring over the medical files, so I understand the entire picture. I thrive in this arena and come prepared whenever I show up for my clients.
When You’re in the Fight of Your Life, You Need Experienced Legal Help
Wrongful death of a 14-year old child killed in an ATV accident. Catastrophic brain injuries after delayed diagnoses in the ER. Severe shoulder and neck injuries resulting in multiple surgeries after a heavy door slammed my client at a resort. These are all real examples of complex cases I’ve won for my clients. Many more are posted below. When you’re injured and in the fight of your life, I have the specific skills needed to take on even the toughest cases.
I’ve been doing this long enough to know exactly what my client needs and how to help them. At the heart of it, I am a problem solver. While I know that I cannot fix or undo an injury, I can fight to restore appropriate compensation for losses and future expenses. I know that I serve my clients to help solve the injustice that’s been dealt to them.
Being experienced across many practice areas means I have more “lessons learned” to apply to my present cases. I maintain good relationships with our area judges and even the defense team to help keep cases moving towards great outcomes. Knowing the process and what to expect, I can help guide my clients through every twist and turn a case may take. After an injury, so many changes occur in the life of victims and their families. I help them pick up the pieces and start on their journey onward.
When I put the problem-solving skills I’ve honed over many years to work, I won’t stop until I have found a winning solution and strategy. With so much on the line, an attorney needs to be relentless to get their clients the results they deserve.
Farah and Farah Helps Me Help Others
I’ve worked with Farah and Farah as a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney long enough to know that they have some of the best resources. Our team at Farah and Farah is always ready and willing to lend a helping hand or share wisdom and insight. Working with this team enables me to provide the best quality representation.
I feel a duty to serve my clients and my community well. One way that I work to better the community is by serving on the Jacksonville Bar Association as a mentor to future lawyers and leaders. Bringing up the next generation of legal representatives is essential to my role as a personal injury lawyer. I also help at Big Brothers Big Sisters Northeast Florida with various volunteer opportunities.
I am guided by the following:
“Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7
Some of my other volunteer work and life endeavors include:
- Mission Trips, Retreats, Assisting the elderly
- Gabriel House Volunteer
- That Man is You
- Northwestern University Alumni Association – Alumni Applicant Interviewer
- Pro Bono Volunteer Jacksonville Legal Aid
Outside the office, I love spending time with my wife and kids on the beach or watching the Big 10, especially when Northwestern plays basketball or football. I’m also big into running and exercising to keep up with my kids.
RECENT CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Mr. Huttman,
I want to thank you for your efforts today in our deliberations and want you to know that I feel we did what we needed to do today. I appreciate your professionalism and knowledge and, as always, you’re thinking of what’s best for me and my future.
Sheri Keen
After (3) active military tours overseas, covering (25) years of service to this nation, I was faced with physical problems, due to the negligence of an irresponsible driver. While participating in a combat zone I was never fearful of harm to my life. But after my return to the states, I felt a tremendous blow which caused physical damages due to a negligent driver. The impact for a moment caused me to be placed in a suspended state of momentary shock, from this traumatic incident. The United States Air Force trained me well for various emergencies, but this crash needed professional help. When I reached out to Farah & Farah and Larry Huttman, they quickly responded to my emergency. Their expertise in the field of “auto crashes” proved to me that they are the “best team” in Jacksonville, Florida. Thank you for straightening out the curve that was placed in my life, by an irresponsible driver, who could have ended my life on the spot. Trust me, I will spread the word about your services!
John Taylor
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been three years since the accident. Time flies! It been pleasure working with Farah and Farah and your team. Thank you for all your hard work and passion insuring that people like me have their legal rights protected. It’s been a journey that I’ll not forget. I’ll not hesitate to send you referrals!
Kevin Janeway
Working with Larry Huttman and Christy was an amazing experience. From the start they showed compassion and kindness for what we were dealing with the communication was awesome. Larry was amazing at securing a great outcome and was ready to take it all the way if need be. Thanks to Larry and his team things will be better for me in the future. I strongly recommend Larry and his team. They are the best. Thank you for all you did for me during this endeavor.
Cindy George
I have healed completely from my surgery and feel fantastic. I am a Senior Shipboard Project Engineer for the Navy now. My job is to be the Technical expert for missile tests against ICBMs & Hypersonic missiles. I spent most of November and December working on a NATO missile defense site in Poland and will deploy to Hawaii for two months starting in February. My pay is much higher and I’m almost done recovering. Thank you very much for making this possible and wish you and your family the best in life.
Kelli Baker
NOTABLE CASES/RESULTS
During 2022 and 2023 Over $27,000,000.00 Recovered for Clients.
From 2012 to September 2024 Over $100 Million Recovered for Clients.
Baker v. Lawnwood Regional Medical Center et. al., Circuit Court of St. Lucie County, Florida. Complex medical malpractice emergency room claim on behalf of catastrophically injured client who suffered a traumatic brain injury because of an alleged delayed diagnosis. Tried to $6.3 million Verdict against hospital. Confidential settlements with physician, her employer and hospital post-trial.
Kendrick v. Restlawn Memorial Cemetery, et. al, Circuit Court of Duval County, Florida. Cemetery practices claim for tortious interference with a dead body. Confidential settlement first day of trial.
PR of the Estate of John Doe v. Anonymous. Confidential multi-million-dollar settlement of wrongful death malpractice claim on behalf of six surviving minor children because of preventable death in behavioral health unit of local hospital.
John Doe v. Anonymous. Confidential multi-million-dollar settlement of a resident’s claim against a group home for developmentally disabled because of negligent supervision and life-threatening injuries sustained during preventable elopement.