Attorney Gregorio Francis

Gregorio Francis (Mass Tort & Personal Injury

Lawyer in Miami, Florida)

Specialized in Mass Tort and Personal Injury

Product Liability
Medical Device Litigation
Pharmaceutical Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury Litigation

Francis earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida in 1991. He received his Juris Doctor in 1994 from the University of Florida College of Law, where he was a Virgil Hawkins Fellow. During law school, he earned honors in appellate advocacy and served in senior leadership roles. He was inducted into Florida Blue Key for academic and leadership excellence.

In 2025, Francis received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. This honor recognizes alumni who demonstrate professional excellence and service. It reflects his lasting influence in law and public service. His career combines legal skill with purpose-driven work.

Biography

Gregorio Francis is a respected trial lawyer with decades of experience in complex litigation. He began his legal career in 1994 with a statewide defense firm handling medical malpractice and municipal defense cases. This early experience gave him a strong foundation in high-stakes litigation. Over time, he shifted his focus to representing injured individuals and families.

In 2001, Francis joined Morgan & Morgan, P.A. as a partner, where he handled medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. He later served as co-managing partner during a joint venture with The Cochran Firm in Miami. Francis also played a key role in expanding the firm into Atlanta and Jackson. He served as managing partner of the Jackson office and sat on the firm’s Executive Committee.

In 2018, Francis co-founded Osborne & Francis with Joseph Osborne. The firm focuses on product liability, medical device cases, pharmaceutical litigation, and serious injury claims. Today, the firm operates offices in Boca Raton and Orlando. Francis is known for his leadership, trial skills, and commitment to justice.

Significant Achievements and National Impact

Francis currently serves as lead counsel in the historic Black Farmers civil rights litigation. This national class action resulted in a $1.25 billion settlement for nearly 20,000 Black farmers and their families. It stands as the largest civil rights settlement in American civil justice history. The case reflects Francis’ long-standing commitment to fairness and equal treatment.

He has received the Vince Monroe Townsend Legends Award for leadership in civil rights. He was also named a Game Changer by Politic365. These honors recognize both his legal results and his broader social impact. His work has influenced policy, courts, and communities nationwide.

Professional and Community Involvement

Francis serves on the Board of Trustees of Bethune-Cookman University. He has also provided legal counsel to the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which serves millions nationwide. He was appointed to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission by Governor Charlie Crist. His service reflects trust across legal, civic, and faith communities.

He remains deeply involved in community service. Francis founded Believing In Good, a platform that hosts an annual holiday toy drive for children. He also serves on several nonprofit boards and mentors young leaders. Francis lives in Windermere, Florida, with his wife and children and remains committed to giving back.