EDUCATION

Jonathan Graff obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies from University of Central Florida. Thereafter, Mr. Graff earned his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. While in law school, Mr. Graff also contributed to the Stetson Law Review as a Senior Associate and had the opportunity to serve as a federal judicial intern for the Honorable Susan C. Bucklew, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida.

BACKGROUND

After a year in general practice, Mr. Graff has spent the overwhelming majority of his practice defending insurance carriers in the area of workers’ compensation. After several years of practicing Florida Workers’ Compensation, Mr. Graff honed his practice with a specialization in the Longshore and Workers’ Compensation Act and Defense Base Act while working for a large Houston-based law firm for more than half his career. Mr. Graff brings his analytical approach and substantial experience to the table as an Associate within the Long Beach office of Samuelsen, Gonzalez, Valenzuela & Brown.

Mr. Graff resides in Boca Raton, Florida and spends his free time fishing and optimistically watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.