Lawrence “Larry” Gonzalez is the Managing Partner overseeing all of Morgan & Morgan’s Central Florida offices. A native of Florida, Mr. Gonzalez earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Florida, followed by his J.D. from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, where he graduated at the top of his class.
Throughout his career with Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Gonzalez has cultivated a national reputation for excellence in handling complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation, particularly in cases involving catastrophic injuries and motor carrier (interstate and intrastate trucking) crashes. He was instrumental in founding the Firm’s Premises Liability Department and subsequently led Florida’s Fire Litigation Practice, where he focused on wrongful death claims arising from fire-related incidents.
Mr. Gonzalez has successfully recovered multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients across the country. While many matters may be resolved through settlement, he is a tenacious advocate who is fully prepared to litigate when necessary to achieve justice. Over the years, he has litigated thousands of cases against some of the largest corporations and insurance companies in the world. He has personally handled every stage of the trial process through verdict.
Notably, Mr. Gonzalez has represented professional athletes from the NBA, PGA Tour, and NASCAR. He is a frequent lecturer on personal injury law, having educated hundreds of attorneys nationwide, and has made numerous appearances on national and local media outlets. He is also a familiar face in Morgan & Morgan’s television and internet campaigns.
With an unwavering commitment to his clients, Mr. Gonzalez ensures that each individual and family he represents receives the personalized attention and relentless advocacy they deserve. His work is grounded in a deep dedication to securing justice and meaningful compensation for those affected by life-altering events.
Awards & Recognitions
•Book Award, Mergers and Acquisitions
•Book Award, Medical Malpractice
News & Insights
Orlando FreeFall ride Accident at ICON Park
Parents of Daughter Who Drowned at Summer Camp Work to Spare Other Families Their Anguish
87-year-old Lake Mary doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients
Family sues Maitland school after 3-year-old son nearly drowns
Recent Wins
Plaintiff v. Soho WP, LLC and BE-1 Concepts Holdings, LLC $644,751,855 Slip and Fall 2026
Private Settlement $10,000,000 Wrongful Death 2021
Private Settlement $5,000,000 2020
Urban, Rachel vs. Rojas Machado, Emigido $4,478,991 Car Accident 2024
David Gionet v. Argos, LLC $3,100,000 Motorcycle Accident 2019
Demeritt, Judith vs. Walmart Neighborhood Market $2,000,000 Slip and Fall, Personal Injury 2020
Elizabeth Spires vs. Randy Brown and Superb LLC $2,000,000 Trucking Accident, Personal Injury 2022
S. Williams v. RG Ltd. $1,000,000 2019
Jane Doe v. Smith Trucking, Inc. $1,000,000 2019
