
About Gavin D. Magaziner
Gavin David Magaziner, born Miami, FL; admitted to the Florida Bar, 2005. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Magaziner represented clients in complex criminal matters as an Assistant Public Defender for over six years. He subsequently spent seven years in the military and discharged honorably as a Captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. As a JAG, Mr. Magaziner litigated in both defense and prosecutorial roles, directed special investigations involving military justice, and served as liaison between the Florida Army National Guard and outside government agencies. Following his military service, he entered the realm of civil litigation with practices primarily focused on defense against first-party and third-party insurance claims, including personal injury litigation, property insurance claims, sinkhole litigation, construction defect, and general negligence claims. By 2016, Mr. Magaziner's practice concentrated largely on construction defect defense, and by 2018, he almost exclusively practiced construction law. Mr. Magaziner practices primarily in construction law, including construction defect litigation, lien claims against real property, contract negotiations, and breach of contract claims. Awards and Honors Honors Army Commendation Medal, Secretary of the Army, United States Army, 2012 - Present Army Achievement Medal, HHB 164th ADA Brigade, Florida National Guard, 2009 - Present Dedicated Service Award, Office of the Public Defender, 6th Cir., 2011 - Present Best Advocate, Florida Public Defender College, 2007 - Present
Education
Legal Education
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida, 2004
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: Certificate of Concentration in International Law
Non Legal Education
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2001
- B.A.
- Major: History
- Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, Charlottesville, Virginia, 2010
- Diploma
- Major: Military Law
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Past Positions
- U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, Captain
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2005
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Florida Bar Association
- Florida Bar – Real Property Law Section
- Clearwater Bar Association
- St. Petersburg Bar Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce
- Former Member of Trial Defense Service – Army National Guard – S.E. Region
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Gavin D. Magaziner |
| Firm | Magaziner Law, P.A. |
| Address | 2274 State Road 580, Suite C, Clearwater, FL 33763 |
| Phone | 727-405-0876 |
| Phone | 727-900-7574 |
| Website | www.gavinmagazinerlaw.com |
| Website | gavinmagazinerlaw.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |