About Mark Alan
Mark Alan Glassman is a dedicated personal injury attorney based in Plantation, Florida. Since 1994, he has been practicing law in the state, building a reputation for his commitment to client advocacy. His firm, Lane & Glassman, is conveniently located at 1250 South Pine Island Road, Suite 375, Plantation, FL 33324. Born in New York City in 1969, Mr. Glassman moved to South Florida during his teenage years, immersing himself in the local community. Education played a crucial role in shaping his legal career. Mr.
Glassman graduated from North Miami Beach Senior High in 1987. He then pursued higher education at the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1990. Following his undergraduate studies, he attended Florida State University College of Law, where he graduated in 1994. This solid educational foundation laid the groundwork for his future legal endeavors. After law school, Mr. Glassman began his legal career in insurance defense, focusing primarily on medical malpractice litigation. He represented a variety of clients, including insurance companies, hospitals, and corporations.
This experience provided him with valuable insights into the details of the legal system and the strategies employed by defense attorneys. In 1999, he made a significant career shift, transitioning to represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases. His practice areas expanded to include medical malpractice, dental malpractice, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, pharmacy errors, product liability, and nursing home negligence, as well as mass torts. Mr. Glassman is admitted to practice law in all Florida state courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. His expertise has also allowed him to be admitted pro hac vice in California, South Dakota, and Oregon. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the American Trial Lawyers Association.
His contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed; he has been recognized by Super Lawyers for the years 2019 and 2020. Throughout his career, Mr. Glassman has achieved significant verdicts and settlements for his clients, demonstrating his effectiveness as an advocate. Notably, he secured a landmark $7,048,082 trial verdict in the case of Estate of Paola Penafiel v. GEICO. In this case, the estate was awarded this substantial amount after GEICO refused to pay the $10,000 policy based on an alleged legal technicality. This victory shows his commitment to fighting for justice and securing fair compensation for those he represents.
