Joseph not only brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the Lee Law Group’s Litigation Team, but also adds a level of personal passion unequalled in his practice areas. This commitment stems from personal experience with medical negligence when his daughter, Emmy, was born in 2005, with severe and permanent special-needs stemming from human error. Joseph understands – firsthand – the impact of negligence, and the force of law that it takes to effect real, positive change in a person’s life.

David Rissman is a highly skilled litigator with a focus on wrongful death, catastrophic and personal injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation. Raised in Orlando, he graduated with honors from The University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Rissman then received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University School of Law where he competed on the school’s nationally renowned mock trial team. After graduating from law school, Mr. Rissman joined one of Florida’s largest and most prestigious civil trial firms, where he defended major insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of civil matters. This opportunity allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the defense perspective and gain valuable insights into the strategies employed by insurance companies. Crucially, it also gave him invaluable experience in the courtroom, where he successfully tried numerous cases to verdict. Mr. Rissman then shifted has focused to representing the victims of negligence, passionately representing injured people seeking justice. Using his extensive litigation experience and his understanding of both defense and plaintiff perspectives, he now navigates the complexities of legal cases with his unique blend of precision, compassion, and determination. He leverages his insights from the defense side to provide the best results for his clients who seek compensation and restitution from the same insurance companies and corporations he used to represent. Mr. Rissman’s dedication to his clients’ rights and interests is unwavering and allows him to provide satisfaction and a sense of closure to everyone he represents.

I have successfully handled cases throughout Central Florida, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and I know both sides of the conflict. After graduating from law school with honors from Mercer University in 1993, my first job was with a firm that handled lawsuits on behalf of insurers. I was mentored in and taught the strategies and tactics of the defense. As I gained that experience, I came to realize that I was on the wrong side of the struggle. I made the most rewarding move of my career when I joined the Plaintiff’s bar and began helping victims in their fight to recover from their losses. While I have never looked back, I believe that the knowledge I gained representing my now adversary, gives me valuable insight and perspective in overcoming the obstacles and roadblocks the insurance lawyers raise. If you hire me I will bring that knowledge and experience to bear in your case. I promise to handle your case professionally and work diligently to obtain the justice you deserve.