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By the People, for the People
Florida Attorney Fran Haasch Honored for Defending Civil Justice System
Haasch Law Group founder receives prestigious James F. McKenzie From Day One Award from Florida Justice Association
Feb. 6, 2026 at 5:55pm
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Francoise M. Haasch-Jones, founding attorney of the Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, has been honored with the James F. "Jim" McKenzie From Day One Award by the Florida Justice Association for her over 25 years of fighting for the rights of injured Floridians and defending the state's civil justice system.
Why it matters
The Florida Justice Association represents personal injury and wrongful death attorneys who advocate for consumer rights and fight against tort reform and insurance-backed legislation. Haasch's award recognizes her long-term commitment to this important cause, which helps ensure accident victims in Florida have access to legal representation and fair compensation.
The details
Haasch, a Lifetime Member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum, has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for car accident and motorcycle accident victims across Florida. As an avid motorcyclist herself, she has been a fixture in the Tampa Bay biker community, providing legal guidance at events and rallies. Her firm also hosts an annual food drive for a local food pantry.
- Haasch has been fighting for the rights of injured Floridians for more than 25 years.
- The James F. "Jim" McKenzie From Day One Award was presented to Haasch at the Florida Justice Association's annual ceremony in Orlando in 2025.
The players
Francoise M. Haasch-Jones
The founding attorney of the Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, who has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for car accident and motorcycle accident victims across Florida over the past 25+ years.
Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers
A personal injury law firm that represents accident victims in Tampa Bay and statewide, specializing in car accidents, motorcycle collisions, truck accidents, pedestrian incidents, and wrongful death cases.
Florida Justice Association
An organization that represents attorneys who handle personal injury and wrongful death cases, advocating for consumer rights and lobbying against tort reform and insurance-backed legislation.
What they’re saying
“For more than 25 years, I've fought for the rights of injured Floridians. This award belongs to our entire team who work tirelessly for accident victims across Florida.”
— Fran Haasch, Founding Attorney, Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers
“Fran has always been a staunch advocate for her attorneys and her clients. She's been at this for more than two decades.”
— Florida Justice Association Spokesperson
What’s next
The Florida Justice Association will continue to advocate for consumer rights and fight against tort reform and insurance-backed legislation that could impact the ability of accident victims to seek fair compensation.
The takeaway
Fran Haasch's award recognizes her long-term commitment to defending the civil justice system in Florida and ensuring that accident victims have access to skilled legal representation, even as forces seek to limit their ability to seek justice through the courts.
