Mr. Linehan is a longtime Sarasota resident having lived here for over 55 years. After completing his studies at the University of Florida, he then attended law school in Miami. He worked in Miami for a brief period of time following law school before relocating back to Sarasota in 1997.
Upon his return to Sarasota, Mr. Linehan joined a firm where his primary focus was worker’s compensation law. Mr. Linehan was active in advocating for the rights of injured people in the State of Florida. In addition to the practice of worker’s compensation law, Mr. Linehan practiced personal injury and Social Security Disability. In 2003, Mr. Linehan joined a smaller firm to help expand the firm’s areas of practice and to focus on personal injury law. In 2022, Mr. Linehan formed his own firm, Greg Linehan Law, in order to provide more personalized and supportive services to his clients. Mr. Linehan practices in all State and Federal Courts throughout Florida.
Education
D., 1996, St. Thomas University School of Law A.,
1990, University of Florida
Bar Admissions/Court Admissions
1996, Florida 1997, U.S. Dist. Ct. (M. Dist FL)
Employment History
2022 - Present - Managing Attorney, Greg Linehan Law
2007 - 2022, Partner, Wittmer | Linehan, PLLC
2003- 2007, Associate, Steven T. Wittmer, P.A.
1997 - 2003, Partner, Lancaster & Eure, P.A.
Professional Associations (Past & Present)
Lawyers of Distinction, National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers 2023, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, Million Dollar Advocates, Sarasota County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, Florida Justice Association, Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, American Bar Association, Better Business Bureau, Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce, Florida Worker's Advocates, National Organization of Social Security Representative.
Community Involvement
Mr. Linehan is currently the President of Suncoast Charities for Children and a board member of Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children. He is a member of The Field Club and St. Michaels Catholic Church. In addition, he is active in various fundraisers and motorcycle clubs which help those in need around S.W. Florida.
Firm Accomplishments
2017 Largest Personal Injury Verdict - Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, & Desoto Counties: $19,233,037
2009 Largest Personal Injury Judgment - Sarasota, Manatee, & Desoto Counties: $9,000,000
