David Shiner elected to Florida Justice Association board

Shiner Law Group founder David Shiner was elected to the Florida Justice Association Board of Directors during the group’s 2026 Annual Convention at The Breakers Palm Beach. He also secured a seat on the Florida Justice PAC, extending his role in Florida’s civil justice advocacy network.

Why it matters: - David Shiner’s election gives Shiner Law Group’s founder a formal leadership role in one of Florida’s most visible plaintiff-side legal organizations. - The vote expands Shiner’s influence over access-to-justice advocacy and civil justice policy in Florida. - The Florida Justice PAC role adds another lane for Shiner to help support candidates aligned with civil justice priorities.

What happened: - David Shiner was elected to the Florida Justice Association Board of Directors during the FJA’s 2026 Annual Convention at The Breakers Palm Beach. - FJA statewide membership chose Shiner for the board. - Shiner was also elected to serve on the Florida Justice PAC during the same convention. - Shiner Law Group is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

The details: - The Florida Justice Association works to strengthen Florida’s civil justice system and advocate for individuals and families across the state. - The Florida Justice PAC recruits and supports candidates who back access to justice and the civil justice system. - Shiner had previously been appointed to the board by the FJA’s last two presidents. - Shiner said he was “honored and humbled” by the trust from his colleagues and called the FJA’s mission critical to protecting access to justice for Floridians. - Stratton Smiley, chief legal officer of Shiner Law Group, said Shiner’s election reflects the respect he has earned among peers across Florida. - Shiner founded Shiner Law Group and has practiced for more than two decades representing injured individuals and families throughout Florida. - Shiner Law Group focuses on personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death claims and other serious injury matters. - Shiner holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Florida Super Lawyer. - Shiner serves as chairman of the board of directors at Restoration Bridge International. - Shiner Law Group became the named sponsor of the Shiner Law Group Expo Center under his leadership. - The firm also supports Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. - Shiner is admitted to practice before all Florida federal district courts. - Shiner belongs to the Florida Justice Association, American Association for Justice, Palm Beach County Justice Association, Palm Beach County Bar Association, South Palm Beach County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Between the lines: - The election suggests Shiner has built credibility not just as a lawyer, but as a statewide legal figure with influence beyond his firm. - His PAC seat points to a broader strategy of pairing courtroom work with policy and political engagement around civil justice. - The announcement also reinforces Shiner Law Group’s brand through leadership, community sponsorships and nonprofit ties.

What’s next: - Shiner will serve on the FJA board and continue work with the Florida Justice PAC. - The FJA’s annual convention will remain a key venue for leadership decisions, education and networking among Florida attorneys. - Shiner Law Group says it will continue representing injury victims and supporting community organizations throughout South Florida.

The bottom line: - Shiner’s election elevates both his personal profile and his firm’s standing in Florida’s civil justice community.