Ciera Gainey practices general civil litigation and has experience defending cases involving premises liability and motor vehicle negligence. In addition to her defense experience, Ciera has worked as a Plaintiff’s attorney with a civil litigation firm in the Jacksonville area. Ciera’s prior experience gives her keen insight on how to evaluate claims, injuries, and treatment in personal injury cases.
As a Florida native, Ciera was born and raised in Gainesville, FL. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from the University of South Florida, and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. While in law school, Ciera was a judicial extern for the Honorable Stephanie Ray at the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee, FL. As a judicial extern, Ciera became familiar with Florida appellate practices and procedures by conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, and drafting case summaries on a variety of civil issues.
During her time at Florida Coastal School, Ciera not only exceeded academically by receiving the Cali Excellence Book Award for the highest grade in Torts I, but she also found much pride in being a member of both the Moot Court Honor Board and the Mock Trial Team.
Aside from the practice of law, Ciera has a devoted love for music and enjoys spending her spare time singing at various events in the Jacksonville area.
