About Geoffrey
Geoffrey D. Sessions: Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida
Geoffrey D. Sessions is a seasoned medical malpractice attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, with over three decades of experience litigating and arbitrating claims related to aging services, medical malpractice, professional malpractice, and general liability. His extensive legal expertise spans across health care, insurance, real estate, transportation, professional liability, and hospitality industries.
Practice Areas
- Aging Services Litigation
- Civil Rights Violations
- Medical Malpractice Claims (Defendants)
- Patient Medical Negligence Cases
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Hospitals and Health Care Facilities Liability
- Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
- Wrongful Death Actions
- Labor & Employment Law (Defendants)
- Employment Discrimination Cases
- Construction Defects and Liability
- Professional Negligence Claims
Awards
Geoffrey D. Sessions has been recognized as a Lawyer of the Year in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants by Best Attorney USA, highlighting his exceptional legal achievements and dedication to his clients.
Key Achievements:
- Awarded AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™ from Martindale-Hubbell
- Council Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and Jacksonville chapter, where he currently serves as President
- Member of DRI (Diversity & Inclusion) since 1980
- Charitable Contributions and Service: He is a member and board member of multiple organizations in Jacksonville. Previously, Geoff was a barrister in the Chester Bedell Inn of Court.
- Serve as Chairman and Member of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee 4-B
- Voluntary Board Member of numerous other committees at Hall Booth Smith, including the Management Committee
Affiliations & Recognized Since:
Firms:
- Hall Booth Smith PC, where he is a Partner since 2010.
Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2022.
Education & Credentials
Universities:
- Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 1984
Education:
- B.S. Political Science from Florida State University, Class of 1984
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Stetson University College of Law in 1987
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, United States
Languages:
- English (Primary)
Awards:
- Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jacksonville (2026) by Best Attorney USA
- Recognized as a Peer Review Rated™ from Martindale-Hubbell in AV Preeminent® category for his professional excellence and ethics.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Board of Trial Advocates, where he currently serves as President of the Jacksonville chapter
- Diversity & Inclusion Council Member at Hall Booth Smith since 1980
- Charter and Life Member of DRI (Diversity & Inclusion)
- Serve on the Management Committee at Hall Booth Smith, Jacksonville Bar Grievance Committee 4-B, and various other committees at Hall Booth Smith including the Management Committee.
Additional Affiliations:
- Served as a Member of and Chairman for the Florida Bar Grievance Committee 4-B in Jacksonville
- Affiliate with multiple charitable organizations in Jacksonville, including board member of various charities.
Professional Experience:
- Began his legal career as a prosecutor in Tallahassee, Florida.
- Prior to joining Hall Booth Smith PC, Geoffrey D. Sessions was a shareholder at two other law firms in Jacksonville.
Geoffrey D. Sessions brings over three decades of experience and dedication to his work as a medical malpractice attorney, consistently providing compassionate and effective legal representation to those who have suffered harm due to the negligence or misconduct of others. He remains committed to advancing the field of litigation through his leadership roles in professional organizations and his active participation on various committees within the legal community.
