How much does it cost to hire Clay for a personal injury case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Clay walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Clay offer a free consultation?

Clay charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Clay's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Clay's current terms during booking.

How long do personal injury cases in Florida typically take?

Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Clay gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Clay take my case if I'm outside Jacksonville?

Clay is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Clay will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Clay?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Clay will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Clay accepting new personal injury clients right now?

Clay's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Clay Anderson, Personal Injury Attorney in Jacksonville

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Clay Anderson is an attorney based in Jacksonville, FL. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Slip & Fall, and Wrongful Death. Clay has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 14 client reviews.

Based in: Jacksonville, FL
Experience: over 29 years
Known for: Personal Injury · Slip & Fall · Wrongful Death

Handles Personal Injury, Slip & Fall, and Wrongful Death matters from Jacksonville, FL.
Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Clay's practice areas in Jacksonville

Clay concentrates on personal injury, slip & fall, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Clay handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Clay takes personal injury matters in Jacksonville, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Clay agrees to represent you.

Slip & Fall cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Clay takes slip & fall matters in Jacksonville, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Clay agrees to represent you.

Wrongful Death cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Clay takes wrongful death matters in Jacksonville, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Clay agrees to represent you.

Biography

Clay Anderson, personal injury attorney serving Jacksonville

Clay Anderson is an attorney based in Jacksonville, FL. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Slip & Fall, and Wrongful Death. Clay has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 14 client reviews. Clay works from Jacksonville, Florida and takes on personal injury matters across the region.

Clay Anderson received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida in 1992 and has spent over a quarter century as a trial lawyer after receiving his Juris Doctorate from Regent University School of Law in 1996. He first began his work as a trial lawyer as a State Court Prosecutor where he tried 8 jury trials to verdict in his first year. Clay was lead trial counsel in 3 separate criminal prosecutions which directly led to life sentences awarded by juries against those criminal defendants. He later worked under a Federal Grant prosecuting crimes involving gun and drug crimes. Clay has also prosecuted cases involving homicide, kidnapping, and sexual assault.

After leaving public service, Clay spent time working for insurance defense firms, but then decided to move to the other side of the “V” representing the people, not the powerful, involved in serious death and personal injury claims. Clay successfully prosecuted a verdict against Erie Insurance Company and has two other substantial verdicts in cases for more than $1.3 million. Clay has settled a wrongful death case in excess of $1.9 million and has also settled multiple serious premises liability cases against Burger King, Dollar General, Wells Fargo, Coronado Coal and Walmart, for example. Clay also has a broad range of experience in product liability claims, workplace injuries, wrongful foreclosure disputes against the largest banks in the United States, negligent security matters, motor vehicle negligence and crashes involving large commercial vehicles.

Clay has years of experience at understanding what Judges and Juries require so that Morgan and Morgan’s clients are fully protected in and outside the courtroom.

He is ready to take your call.

Awards & Recognitions

•AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell

How Clay handles personal injury matters

Clay Anderson received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida in 1992 and has spent over a quarter century as a trial lawyer after receiving his Juris Doctorate from Regent University School of Law in 1996. He first began his work as a trial lawyer as a State Court Prosecutor where he tried 8 jury trials to verdict in his first year. Clay was lead trial counsel in 3 separate…

Who Clay represents

Clay reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury, slip & fall, and wrongful death matters in Jacksonville and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Clay studied and practices

Regent University School of Law
J.D. · 1996
University of Central Florida
B.A. · 1992

Jurisdictions

Clay's state bar admissions

Florida
2023 · ACTIVE
North Carolina
2005 · ACTIVE
West Virginia
1997 · ACTIVE

Clay studied at J.D. in Regent University School of Law and B.A. in University of Central Florida.

Law school and academic background

Clay completed J.D. in Regent University School of Law and B.A. in University of Central Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Clay runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Clay's legal honors and published work

Clay has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Clay Anderson's office in Jacksonville

Clay's primary office is at 76 S. Laura Street, Suite 1100, Jacksonville, FL, 32202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Morgan & Morgan

76 S. Laura Street, Suite 1100

Jacksonville, FL 32202

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Clay Anderson — 4.6/5 rating from 14 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Clay. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Jacksonville.

4.6

14 client reviews

Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Clay Anderson claims this profile.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Clay Anderson — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Clay usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Clay charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Clay's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Clay will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Jacksonville, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Clay

Clay discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Clay confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Clay's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Clay Anderson

How much does it cost to hire Clay for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Clay walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Clay offer a free consultation?
Clay charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Clay's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Clay's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Florida typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Clay gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Clay take my case if I'm outside Jacksonville?
Clay is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Clay will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Clay?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Clay will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Clay accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Clay's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

Real questions asked by Florida residents in the last few months, answered by personal injury attorneys like Clay Anderson. Each link opens the full answer thread.

Can I claim compensation for emotional distress in Florida?
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Is it possible to sue a hotel for personal injury in Nevada?
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Can I recover damages for a fall in a grocery store in Georgia?
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Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa in Florida

Clay handles personal injury matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

Clay Anderson, Personal Injury Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida

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Clay's practice areas in Jacksonville

Personal Injury cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Slip & Fall cases in Jacksonville, Florida

Wrongful Death cases in Jacksonville, Florida