By Osborne & Francis
October 25, 2023

Osborne & Francis Selected as Florida Legal Awards 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Firm

Osborne & Francis Law Firm is proud to be included as an honoree of the Daily Business Review’s Annual Florida Legal Award for “Diversity and Inclusion” (Law Firm category). These annual legal awards, which recognize attorneys and their firms for professional excellence in their legal work across Florida, will be presented to the winners at an in-person event on May 19, 2021 in Miami.

Unjust Treatment Among Minority Groups

Accidents can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, many Floridians suffer personal injuries as a result of an auto accident, medical malpractice, consumer product, or other form of negligence. But while these accidents and injuries occur across socioeconomic and racial demographics, the subsequent treatment of those impacted isn’t always just.

People are often mistreated on the basis of who they are or where they come from. These inequities cannot continue. At Osborne & Francis Law Firm, we continue to invest in the health, education, and success of local marginalized communities and will always act in our clients’ best interest. We will always do what is right — no matter how hard it may be.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is always important, and the legal industry is no exception. As lawyers we strive to ensure that each and every individual receives equal justice under the law. Without diversity within our profession and organization, we would fail to adequately reflect the cultures, races, nationalities, genders, religions, and sexual orientations of those whom we represent.

How we interact with  the law is often influenced by our background and life experiences. That’s why selecting a law firm that understands diverse backgrounds, and their accompanying needs, can make a big difference. We handle a variety of legal disputes and civil rights cases, such as those based on:

  • Racial discrimination
  • Gender discrimination
  • False arrest
  • Excessive force expelled by law enforcement
  • Wrongful conviction

Unfortunately, many minority groups are repeatedly overlooked and underserved. They frequently fail to receive the same treatment as their majority counterparts and often lack many of the same opportunities. This has been widely seen over the last year during which the coronavirus pandemic disproportionately impacted many marginalized groups. At the same time, the Black Lives Matter movement highlighted the unfair treatment commonly experienced by Black Americans to this day.

At Osborne & Francis Law Firm we continually work to ensure that each and every one of our clients is treated with the same respect and justice under the law deserved by all people. Nominated for the award as a firm, Osborne & Francis Law Firm is honored to know that these important values of inclusivity and diversity, shared by each of our attorneys, have been recognized.

Historic Civil Rights Case Won on Behalf of Black Farmers

These principles of inclusivity and diversity are more than just our values; they are the foundation upon which we practice law. Recently, our firm’s partner, Greg Francis, led a team of lawyers in reaching a $1.25 billion settlement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on behalf of thousands of black farmers.

From 1981-1996, these farmers allegedly suffered systematic discrimination by the USDA, which allegedly denied black farmers the same loans, subsidies, and other benefits.

As a result of this civil rights settlement — the largest of its kind recorded in U.S. history — more than 33,000 black farmers or their heirs have received a payment of $50,000 (and an additional $12,500 paid to the IRS to cover the taxes owed on this awarded amount).

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

At Osborne & Francis Law Firm, we’re real, tough lawyers fighting your real, tough issues. We strive to provide victims of personal injury with both the personalized feel of a small law firm and the resources and aggressive legal representation of a large firm.

Your case is assigned to a team of investigators and experts who will work hard to preserve important evidence as well as witness testimony needed to best prove your case. Instead of concerning ourselves with a quick or easy outcome, we spare no resources in order to ensure that you are put in an optimal position to succeed.  

Although monetary reimbursement for losses is extremely important, our work extends beyond financial awards. We don’t care about our clients’ socioeconomic or racial background, but rather that each and every one of them is treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve.

As a Black-owned law firm, we understand firsthand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We believe that every life matters equally and we hope to demonstrate this through our strong cohesion, character, conviction, and contribution to our surrounding communities in Boca Raton and Orlando.

If you or your loved one has experienced a violation of your civil rights or has been seriously injured physically and/or financially by a large corporation or major entity, it can have a major impact on your life. Our civil rights and personal injury lawyers accept cases and claims throughout the country. Let us help you to fight for the compensation to which you are entitled. You deserve to move forward with your life. To learn more or to schedule a free consultation, contact us at (561) 293-2600 today.

E. Holland

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Dennis and the other Osborne & Francis staff were amazing! Our case was HUGE and required tender loving care. Everyone on our case did their part by putting all the puzzle pieces together. We were given step by step updates and put at ease when our nerves got the best of us. For every inquiry we made we received a timely response...You are appreciated!

Alfred

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Quick and fair resolution to a unique case. On advice of my own attorney, I engaged Joseph Osborne of Osborne & Francis of Boca Raton, FL. Mr. Osborne had considerable experience in cases such as mine and the results showed that. Mr. Osborne and his staff were very helpful, kept me up to date, and listened to my input. The settlement was very fair as far as I am concerned.

Erica F.

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"Best personal injury attorney around, I could not be happier! I was seriously injured in a car accident and Osborne and Francis helped me through the entire process. I was blown away by how knowledgeable the staff and attorneys are at this incredible law firm. I would not hesitate to recommend this law firm to friends and family!"

J. Davis

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“I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer/ firm — everything was done professionally exactly how I wanted. Due to COVID my personal attorney Mr. Garcia was still able to make things work in a timely manner and he never made me feel like he wasn’t working. Overall I’m happy with how my case turned out and I would recommend him and this law firm to anyone. 100% satisfied.”

C. Smith

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“I am so thankful for EVERYONE, the entire staff at Osborne & Francis Law, for mentoring me through the mediation process with my hip replacement failures. I didn't realize how MUCH pressure they relieved me of by helping me deal with the reality of this traumatic time in my life, as it was OVER so quickly with a positive result. My family is grateful to have their mom HAPPY & FOCUSED on the future, rather than worrying over what happened in the past! FAST FORWARD, we are LIVING LIFE to the fullest once again!”

T. Andrews

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“Attorneys Greg Francis and Ryan Fletcher at Osborne & Francis Law Firm represented me in my personal injury case.The defendant drew a line in the sand and was adamant on a settlement amount I was almost willing to accept. After the dust settled and the smoke cleared, we settled for 3 times that amount!!! When they say ‘Real Tough Lawyers,’ they mean it.”

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