Attorneys and Staff
Walter C. Ward
Medical Doctor/Lawyer
For more than thirty-five years, Dr. Ward has handled the complex medical-legal issues which arise in our clients’ personal injury and malpractice cases. As a medical doctor and lawyer, Dr. Ward brings invaluable expertise to accident, injury, and medical malpractice cases.
Anthony J. Caggiano
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
Mr. Caggiano has practiced exclusively in civil trial law. After graduation, he began working for an insurance defense law firm in Miami, Florida. In 1987, he decided to use the insight he had gained as an insurance defense lawyer to benefit victims of personal injury and medical malpractice by founding Florida Trial MD with Dr. Walter Ward, a medical doctor and lawyer.
Anthony M. Genova
Criminal & Family Lawyer
Mr. Genova is passionate about protecting the constitutional rights of those charged with a crime – whether it involves DUI, white collar crimes or crimes of violence. He works tirelessly for clients to ensure that the American principle of justice – that everyone is innocent until proven otherwise – is preserved. He has tried hundreds of cases, many involving clients facing life-long prison sentences or the death penalty.
Cynthia M. Nixon
Nurse Practitioner
Throughout her nursing career, Ms. Nixon has demanded the highest quality healthcare for her patients. She has shared the need for strong patient advocacy with her nursing colleagues and students. Her desire to advocate for patients and to provide compensation for those injured by neglect lead her to change career paths and join Florida Trial MD.
Our Story
In 1987, Walter Ward and Tony Caggiano first met as opposing attorneys. Up to that point, Mr. Caggiano had been working for insurance companies and corporations. By the time that case ended, they had developed a great deal of respect for each other; and, Dr. Ward convinced Mr. Caggiano that “he had too big a heart to continue to represent giant corporations and insurance companies.”
On a “handshake” they began handling only a limited number of cases together – representing those genuinely hurt by the carelessness of others – and focusing on their clients’ best interests. While many other law firms have come and gone – or – allowed difficult economic times to influence decisions to assign inexperienced lawyers to “run through more cases,” at Florida Trial MD, clients continue to receive the personal attention of Dr. Ward and Mr. Caggiano.
After more than 25 years of the passionate pursuit of justice, we can share that our clients’ successes have been our successes. We have built long-standing relationships with clients and lawyers who have referred family and friends to us because of our expertise. Mr. Caggiano feels blessed to have the support and understanding of his wife and four children; and, Dr. Ward and his wife have been fortunate to have raised their family and have been blessed with grandchildren. As one of the few Florida law firms with both a Medical Doctor-Lawyer and a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, we invite you to call us now to discuss your case. If you prefer, just fill out the Free Case Evaluation form and we will respond promptly.
Specialization
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
Medical Doctor/Lawyer
How The Florida Bar Certifies a Lawyer as a Specialist
Selecting a Lawyer Specializing in Civil Trial Law