Randall L. Spivey

In Memoriam: Founder of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. – Attorney Randall L. Spivey, Jr.

Randall L. Spivey, Jr. was the President and founder of the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. which he established in 2008. Mr. Spivey was admitted to the Florida Bar Association in 1995, and for over 30 years litigated all types of cases involving catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death in Florida.

Education

Mr. Spivey earned a bachelor’s degree with high honors from the University of South Florida. Mr. Spivey received his Juris Doctor of Law degree from Loyola University College of Law. While in law school, he was a member of the school's two most prestigious organizations, Law Review and Moot Court. Mr. Spivey also held a Master of Business Administration degree from Loyola University.

Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Law

Randall L. Spivey, Jr., was a Florida Bar Association Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney from June 1, 2001 – May 31, 2026. Only 1% of the lawyers in Florida are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law. While all lawyers are allowed to advertise, only certified attorneys are allowed to identify themselves as "Florida Bar Board Certified," as a "specialist," or as an "expert." Certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida. Mr. Spivey was immensely proud of his Board Certification and distinguished himself during his legal career through his relentless pursuit of justice and the profound impact that he had on the legal community.

AV Preeminent Attorney Rating

Randall L. Spivey and Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., also received an AV Preeminent Attorney Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating standard, signifying the greatest level of professional excellence for legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. Mr. Spivey's track record of success and high ethical standards has earned him the highest respect of his peers, as was evidenced by the AV-rating. Mr. Spivey was always committed to providing his clients with the highest level of ethical standards, service, and expertise.

Florida Super Lawyers

Randall L. Spivey was selected for Florida Super Lawyers for 2013, 2015-2025. Florida Super Lawyers magazine recognized outstanding lawyers in Florida for attaining a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to the Super Lawyers Top List.

Client Distinction Awards

Randall Spivey received multiple Client Distinction and Client Champion Gold Awards each year from 2013 - 2026 from Martindale-Hubbell. This honor has been made possible by clients who took the time to compliment him in the following areas: Communications Ability; Responsiveness; Quality of Service; and Value for Money. Less than 4% of the 900,000+ attorneys listed on martindale.com and lawyers.com have been accorded this Martindale-Hubbell honor of distinction. Mr. Spivey was also awarded the Superb Attorney Rating as a Top-Rated Lawyer and America’s Most Honored Lawyers – Top 1% for multiple years by Martindale-Avvo.

National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Randall Spivey was selected for inclusion into the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Florida, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization comprised of premier trial lawyers from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional qualifications. Membership in this exclusive organization is by invitation only. This selection showed that Mr. Spivey exemplified in his career superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a trial lawyer. 

Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums

Randall Spivey was a life member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States, with membership limited to attorneys who have secured million- and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Founded in 1993, the forums include members from across the country, and fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers qualify. Mr. Spivey’s membership reflected his excellence in advocacy.

American Board of Trial Advocates

Randall L. Spivey was a member of the Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). This is an invitation-only association in which members must exhibit the qualities of courtroom civility, integrity, and professionalism over the entire course of their legal profession. Members must have tried a certain number of civil jury trials and possess expertise and litigation experience. An invitation to join is a prestigious honor and one that was well-deserved for Mr. Spivey based on his stellar character and extensive trial experience.

Florida Justice Association

Mr. Spivey was an active member of the Florida Justice Association and an Eagle Supporter of the organization for decades committed to preserving the rights of victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. As a 30-year member of the Florida Justice Association, the FJA Awards Committee voted to honor Mr. Spivey with a Warrior of Justice Award at their Annual Convention in 2026. The FJA in the presentation honored him and conveyed that Randall Spivey was more than a respected member of FJA, he was a devoted friend, colleague, mentor, and advocate. He lived his life with integrity, generosity, and compassion for others. His impact extended far beyond the courtroom into the lives of everyone, fortunate enough to meet him and get to know him. While no words can fully capture the loss of those who knew and loved him, the FJA hoped that the award served as a reflection of the respect, admiration, and gratitude that the Florida Justice Association held for Randall Spivey.

Prominent Career

Randall L. Spivey practiced law exclusively in personal injury and wrongful death his entire career, and he obtained numerous record verdicts and settlements in the areas of accidental injury, personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, drunk driving accidents, and defective products. Randall Spivey obtained verdicts and settlements for people and their families in well over 3,200 personal injury, accidental injury, and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. Some of Randall L. Spivey results in personal injury, accidental injury, and wrongful death cases are shown on our settlements and verdicts page.

Mr. Spivey devoted his entire career to representing people in personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. He represented people in jury trials in numerous counties in Florida.

Mr. Spivey was licensed to practice in State and Federal courts. He was a member of the Florida Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Spivey was also a past president of the Lee County Personal Injury Association and a member of the Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association.

Devoted Husband and Father

Randall Spivey was not only an exceptional and truly preeminent lawyer, but also the most devoted husband and father. He was more than a husband; he was a best friend and partner in life for over 30 years. He was an amazing, kind, fun, loving, charismatic, trusted, and exceptional husband and father.

He was the best father to his children, and his love, pride, and joy for his children were evident in everything he did. Whether he was cheering the loudest for his son at sporting events or for his daughter at recitals, coaching his son in sports or instilling his talents in his daughter, his love was boundless. He loved his children completely and taught them the importance of kindness, generosity, and compassion.

Randall L. Spivey will always be known and forever remembered as a man of superior character, unwavering in his ethics, his love of family and friends, immense love and pride for his wife, children, and family.

Community Service

Randall L. Spivey was deeply committed to giving back to the Southwest Florida community. He proudly supported local schools, youth programs, and animal rescue organizations. He also volunteered as a youth soccer coach and supported local sports programs with both his time and financial contributions. After Hurricane Ian devastated the area, Mr. Spivey focused on helping those in need of food by setting up a table at the Gladiolus Food Pantry and making sandwiches using supplies from his home and, later, from the store when it reopened. Over holidays, he would help his family to hand out homemade bags with food and supplies for the homeless. He also financially supported numerous charities. Mr. Spivey was also a proud alumni and Iron Bull supporter of the University of South Florida. Randall Spivey was always generous and ready to help neighbors and friends whenever needed. He loved the Southwest Florida community and gave back in every way he could to support those in need.

Commitment to Helping Victims

For more than 30 years, Randall L. Spivey dedicated his career to fighting for accident victims and their families. Not only was Randy Board-Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer, but he was also recognized with Preeminent Attorney AV Rating, Florida Super Lawyers, Client Distinction Awards, National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Florida, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum life membership, and the American Board of Trial Advocates.  He imparted his impeccable standards, legal knowledge, professionalism, and compassion to all members of our firm, especially in serving clients during their times of need. Mr. Spivey’s commitment to helping others, dedication, expertise, generosity, and kindness were known to all. He will always be remembered for his lifelong commitment to helping those in need.

Legacy

Randall L. Spivey, Jr., dedicated his life to helping those who were injured or who lost a loved one and always said he would only be a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney because it truly brought him joy in helping others. That is why it is so important that we continue his legacy with our law firm.