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Top-Ranked Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Delray Beach, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked medical malpractice lawyers in Delray Beach, Florida are David John Zappitell (LexRank 77.33), Theodore Stanley Forman (76.25) and Jodi C Page (73.60).

This ranking lists 5 medical malpractice lawyers in Delray Beach, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. Their experience ranges from 27 to 46 years in practice.

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The ranking

Ordered by organic LexRank score; paid placements are labelled and never affect a position. How we rank

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    David John Zappitell

    Independent practice · Delray Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 35 years experience
    • Insurance · Medical Malpractice
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 77.33: strongest in Reputation (4/20) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Practice-area relevance (13.3/20).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 0.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.2)

    Held back by

    • Practice-area relevance 13.3/20 (ranking avg 14.8)
  2. No change

    Theodore Stanley Forman

    Independent practice · Delray Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 35 years experience
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 76.25: strongest in Practice-area relevance (20/20) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (0/20). 1.08 points behind #1, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 14.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.2)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.8)

    1.08 points behind #1 (David John Zappitell): Reputation −4, Professional credentials −3.8.

  3. No change

    Jodi C Page

    Independent practice · Delray Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 27 years experience
    • Medical Malpractice · Product Liability
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 73.60: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Practice-area relevance (15/20); held back by Reputation (0/20). 2.65 points behind #2, mostly practice-area relevance.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.3)
    • Practice-area relevance 15/20 (ranking avg 14.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.8)

    2.65 points behind #2 (Theodore Stanley Forman): Practice-area relevance −5, Data quality −1.4.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  4. No change

    Steven Jay Greenstein

    Independent practice · Delray Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 46 years experience
    • Civil Rights · Medical Malpractice
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 71.93: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Experience (30/30); held back by Reputation (0/20) and Practice-area relevance (13.3/20). 1.67 points behind #3, mostly practice-area relevance.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.3)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 30)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 13.3/20 (ranking avg 14.8)

    1.67 points behind #3 (Jodi C Page): Practice-area relevance −1.7.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  5. No change

    Gary Eric Susser

    Independent practice · Delray Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 39 years experience
    • Civil Rights · Consumer Protection
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 71.10: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Experience (30/30); held back by Reputation (0/20) and Practice-area relevance (12.5/20). 0.83 points behind #4, mostly practice-area relevance.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.3)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 30)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 12.5/20 (ranking avg 14.8)

    0.83 points behind #4 (Steven Jay Greenstein): Practice-area relevance −0.8.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

Data sources behind the scores

Every score on this page is calculated from facts backed by these sources. Each profile shows which source supports which fact and when it was last checked.

  • floridabar.org · Official / regulatory · 5 profile pages47 facts for 5 lawyers

Medical Malpractice market in Delray Beach

LexRanked tracks 5 lawyers in medical malpractice law in Delray Beach, Florida. 5 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.

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35 years5 lawyers

Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on ; data verified . Ratings and review counts count only when backed by a source; figures from fewer than three profiles are withheld. All lawyers in Delray Beach

What sets these Delray Beach lawyers apart

Every lawyer in this ranking has a The Florida Bar license verified as eligible to practice, and every fact shown links to its source. The figures below come from each lawyer's Florida Bar profile.

Fact about the 5 ranked lawyers Figure
Years in practice 27 to 46 (median 35)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school University of Miami School of Law (2 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Delray Beach office address and medical malpractice as a practice area on record. It compares 5 medical malpractice lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. The Florida Bar does not board-certify lawyers in medical malpractice, so the practice area is the one each lawyer lists on their Florida Bar profile, which The Florida Bar does not review. How we rank.

Florida rules to know

A Florida medical malpractice claim must be filed within 2 years of discovering the injury and never later than 4 years, after a presuit investigation with a medical expert opinion and a 90-day notice period.

Rule What it means
Filing deadline 2 years from the incident or from when it was or should have been discovered, and no later than 4 years from the incident; claims for a minor may be brought until the child's eighth birthday (Fla. Stat. § 95.11)
Expert opinion The claimant must investigate first and send a verified written medical expert opinion with the notice of intent (§ 766.203)
Notice of intent Before filing suit, the claimant must notify each prospective defendant of the intent to sue (§ 766.106)
90-day presuit period No lawsuit may be filed for 90 days after the notice; the defendant must then reject the claim, offer to settle or offer arbitration (§ 766.106)
Lawyer fees With a contingency fee, the patient keeps at least 70% of the first $250,000 and 90% of any damages above that, after costs (Fla. Const. art. I, § 26)
Court Where cases are heard
State court circuit Palm Beach County is in Florida's Fifteenth Judicial Circuit

How to choose among these lawyers

Confirm the license, ask who will handle your matter, and get the fee terms in writing before you sign.

  1. Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory and check the bar number shown on their LexRanked profile.
  2. Ask whether the lawyer you meet will handle your matter personally, and how many matters like yours they have handled recently.
  3. Ask how they charge and what costs are extra, and get the agreement in writing.

Further reading

Sources for the rules above

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Florida?

Within 2 years from the incident or from when it was or should have been discovered, and no later than 4 years from the incident, under section 95.11. A claim for a minor may be brought until the child's eighth birthday.

What must happen before a medical malpractice lawsuit is filed?

The claimant investigates, obtains a verified written opinion from a medical expert and notifies each prospective defendant (sections 766.203 and 766.106). No suit may be filed for 90 days after the notice.

How much can a lawyer take from a medical malpractice award in Florida?

With a contingency fee, the patient keeps at least 70% of the first $250,000 and 90% of damages above $250,000, after reasonable costs, under article I, section 26 of the Florida Constitution.

What happens during the 90-day presuit period?

The doctor or hospital and its insurer review the claim and must respond by rejecting it, offering to settle or offering to arbitrate damages (section 766.106).

Which court handles cases in Delray Beach?

State court cases in Palm Beach County are heard in Florida's Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.

How is this ranking ordered?

By the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Payment never changes a position.

Do client reviews affect the LexRank score?

Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Reviews are shown on profiles for information only, and Reputation counts only awards on record, such as board certification. How we rank

Which lawyers are verified?

5 of the 5 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: David John Zappitell, Theodore Stanley Forman, Jodi C Page, Steven Jay Greenstein and Gary Eric Susser.

What is the difference between the top two lawyers?

David John Zappitell scores 77.33 and Theodore Stanley Forman 76.25, a gap of 1.08 points, mostly in reputation and professional credentials. Compare them side by side

About this ranking

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