 Managing Partner Eli Stiers was recently quoted in Fort Lauderdale Magazine article, "Blood in the Green Lane," discussing the dangers faced by South Florida cyclists and the challenges faced by local governments who struggle to improve conditions for road cyclists.
Mr. Stiers, who is often asked to comment on these matters as a successful practicing personal injury attorney, cyclist, and knowledgable voice in the cycling community, gave his thoughts and recommendations concerning these challenges, and his perspective on cycling in South Florida, in general. “I began to realize South Florida was just a very dangerous place to ride,” after the well-publicized and tragic death of triathlete, Aaron Cohen, in 2012. “People have been hit and lost their lives, and this is just an unfortunate reality of living in South Florida," added Mr. Stiers. “Even when the financial benefit to me is minimal I almost always take a cycling case,” Mr. Stiers said. “I am fighting a bigger fight, trying to help a fellow brother- or sister-in-arms who is out there on the roadways, just like me, but unfortunately became one of the well-known statistics in Florida.” As to how local governments and planning agencies can help mitigate these dangerous conditions, "everyone’s looking for physical separation between cars and bicycles." “I think just completely separating bike lanes from the roadway (is) the gold standard," added Mr. Stiers. Unfortunately, Fort Lauderdale, and other local South Florida communities, including the City of Miami, have focused almost exclusively on painted lanes and sharrows, which have been demonstrated to have limited efficacy in preventing accidents, injuries, and deaths. For the full story, please click the link below to read more. "Blood in the Green Lane," J. Swanson, Fort Lauderdale Magazine, January 3, 2023.
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 Elijah Stiers Included in Top 1.4% of Florida Lawyers Named to Legal Elite
7/6/2022 Mr. Stiers is honored to have been recognized as one of Florida's Legal Elite for 2022, his fourth time being included in the publication (2020, 2013, 2011). Less than 2% of active Florida Bar members practicing in Florida appear among the exclusive Florida Legal Elite. Now in its 19th year, Florida Legal Elite presents the state’s top licensed and practicing attorneys selected by their peers. Florida Trend invited all in-state members of the Florida Bar to name attorneys whom they highly regard or would recommend to others. Voters were also asked to name three “up and coming” attorneys, and outstanding attorneys working in the government and non-profit sectors. An outside vendor tabulated all ballots, and attorneys were scored based on the number of votes they received, with more weight applied to votes from outside their own firms. The list of top vote recipients was examined using Florida Bar membership status and histories. A panel of previous Legal Elite honorees from across the state representing different practice areas reviewed the list of finalists.   Eli Stiers was recently honored to be selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Florida Bicycle Association ("FBA").
As a cyclist, attorney, and cycling advocate, Mr. Stiers has represented hundreds of cyclists injured in crashes, and has further dedicated his 17+ year legal career to advocating for cyclists' and pedestrians' rights, serving on local, regional, and national organizations devoted to improving roadway conditions to make our streets safer for all users. By serving on the Board of Directors for the FBA, Mr. Stiers looks forward to lending his voice and expertise to further the FBA's goals of:
Mr. Stiers is an AV-rated attorney who is routinely recognized as one of the top personal injury attorneys in Florida by reputable publications like Super Lawyers and Florida Trend magazines. In addition, Mr. Stiers has been featured in publications like Bicycling Magazine, the Miami Herald, and the Miami New Times as an authoritative voice for those seeking legal advice or with questions concerning the rights of vulnerable road users. If you or someone you know has been involved in a bicycle, scooter, or vehicular crash, or any other accident resulting in injuries, and needs an experienced, trustworthy, and reputable attorney who uniquely understands the issues and concerns faced by vulnerable road users, please have them contact Mr. Stiers at: Stiers Law 150 W. Flagler St., Ste. 2900 PH2 Miami, FL 33120 305) 509-6511 info@stierslaw.com   Partner Eli Stiers was recently recognized in Florida Super Lawyers magazine for the 12th straight year.
Since 2010, Mr. Stiers has been included in the magazine, first as a "Rising Star," and now as a Super Lawyer from 2019-2021. Inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers magazine is an honor bestowed only on the top 5% of attorneys in the State of Florida. Kudos to all Florida Super Lawyers, and congratulations to Mr. Stiers!  Partner Eli Stiers is honored to be recognized as a member of the 2020 class of Florida Trend's "Legal Elite" in the field of Civil Trial/Litigation. This is his second time being selected by Florida Trend and his first since opening Stiers Law in 2015. Congratulations to Mr. Stiers!
Less than 2% of active Florida Bar members practicing in Florida appear among the exclusive Florida Legal Elite. Now in its 17th year, Florida Legal Elite presents the state’s top licensed and practicing attorneys selected by their peers. Florida Trend invited all in-state members of the Florida Bar to name attorneys whom they highly regard or would recommend to others. Voters were also asked to name three “up and coming” attorneys, and outstanding attorneys working in the government and non-profit sectors. An outside vendor tabulated all ballots, and attorneys were scored based on the number of votes they received, with more weight applied to votes from outside their own firms. The list of top vote recipients was examined using Florida Bar membership status and histories. A panel of previous Legal Elite honorees from across the state representing different practice areas reviewed the list of finalists.   Florida Super Lawyers 2019 Digital Edition is now available.
Partner Eli Stiers is honored to be included in Florida Super Lawyers magazine for the 10th straight year. This is Mr. Stiers' first time being listed as a Florida Super Lawyer; from 2010-2018 Mr. Stiers was included in the magazine as an Under-40 "Rising Star." Inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers magazine is an honor bestowed only on the top 5% of attorneys in the State of Florida. Kudos to all Florida Super Lawyers, and congratulations to Mr. Stiers!  Partner Eli Stiers was once again chosen for inclusion in Miami Today's "Best of Miami" issue for 2019. This is the third time Mr. Stiers has been featured in the "Best of Miami" issue, as he was previously selected in 2014 and 2015 by Miami Today for his tireless efforts to improve the Miami community. Read more about why Mr. Stiers is one of "Miami's Best," below, and how he employs the same vision, tenacity, and effective advocacy skills used to fight for his clients in the fight to improve the transportation options for Miamians. 
Stiers Law was recently honored when managing partner, Eli Stiers, was selected by The New Tropic to be interviewed as part of their "Changemaker" Series.
Eli was featured for his work in the community, changing Florida law by co-writing the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act, and fighting for safer pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure by working with organizations that are transforming Miami-Dade County’s transportation infrastructure. Click the link or watch the video above to learn more about how Mr. Stiers is leaving his mark on the Miami community.  Stiers Law is pleased to announce that partner Eli Stiers has been named to the Florida Super Lawyers List for 2019. Mr. Stiers was previously recognized in Florida Super Lawyers Magazine as a "Rising Star" from 2010 to 2018. Upon turning 40, Mr. Stiers is now honored to be included for the first time in the annual Florida Super Lawyers listing.
Only 5 percent of attorneys in Florida were selected to receive this honor. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Super Lawyers for my firm's long-standing commitment to advocating for those who have been seriously injured,” said Mr. Stiers. “For over 15 years now, I have devoted my practice to the highest possible professional and ethical standards, and my goal is to continue delivering ‘Super Lawyers’-quality work to all of our clients.” Each year, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multi-phase selection process that includes peer nominations and evaluations as well as independent research. Candidates are assessed using 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional performance. Since Super Lawyers is designed to help individuals select a qualified lawyer, the publication limits the lawyer ratings to those who can be hired and retained by the public. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines, and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit https://www.superlawyers.com.  Stiers Law is proud to announce that Eli Stiers has been recognized by a 2017 Super Star by Attorney At Law Magazine. Click the link below to read the full interview and learn more about Mr. Stiers, his background, and his law practice. http://www.attorneyatlawmagazine.com/miami/l-elijah-stiers/ |
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