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Biography
Maryann Furman, BCS, Esq. RN is a board certified civil trial lawyer, as well as a registered nurse. She is the founder of The Nurse Lawyer, P.A. While many personal injury attorneys settle cases quick and cheap, Maryann’s passion is in litigating and trying cases to get the best possible result for her injured clients. She is not afraid to put in the time, money and effort that is required throughout the litigation process, and if that doesn’t produce top dollar for her clients she will take her cases to a jury trial.
Maryann is part of the 1% of attorneys who are board certified in civil trial law. Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in a particular area of law. This means Maryann is considered by the Florida Bar to be an expert in civil trial law.
Maryann is an AV Preeminent rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Preeminent® rating is the highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.
Maryann has been named a Super Lawyer every year from 2012 to the present. Super Lawyers is a nationwide list that selects attorneys using peer nominations and evaluations, combined with independent research. Super Lawyers looks at verdicts and settlements, experience, honors and awards, special licenses and certifications, pro bono community service, and other outstanding achievements. Only the lawyers in the top 5% of the total lawyers in the state are selected to the Super Lawyers list.
Maryann is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (which includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum) is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 4,000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Maryann was also named one of the Top Lawyers of Tampa 2014 by Tampa Bay Magazine.