Fadi Chakour, M.D., J.D., FCLM is a physician-attorney who joined Travieso McLeod as Of Counsel, focusing on medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death cases.

Dr. Chakour brings a rare and highly valuable dual perspective to the firm’s practice, having left the practice of medicine to pursue a career in law. His background provides a deep understanding of accepted healthcare standards and allows him to evaluate the most complex medical issues with precision, offering critical insight into whether the standard of care has been met.

As an attorney, Dr. Chakour has a long and successful record representing victims of medical malpractice throughout Florida and beyond. He has been involved in numerous complex and high-stakes cases, including wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters involving the brain and spinal cord. His ability to analyze medical records, collaborate with expert witnesses, and translate complicated medical issues into clear and persuasive legal arguments has been instrumental in achieving results for his clients. He has practiced as a civil trial lawyer at some of Florida’s largest defense and plaintiffs’ firms.

Dr. Chakour’s work enhances Travieso McLeod’s commitment to trial-ready litigation. By integrating physician-level expertise directly into the legal evaluation process, he helps ensure that each case is developed with both clinical accuracy and strategic legal depth, strengthening the firm’s ability to advocate for individuals and families affected by medical negligence.

He earned both his medical degree and Juris Doctor and is a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine (FCLM), a distinction recognizing advanced expertise at the intersection of medicine and law. He is also certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil Mediator and conducts mediations throughout Florida and beyond.

Dr. Chakour is fluent in English, Arabic, and Armenian, and he also speaks conversational Russian and Turkish. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, swimming, and volunteering at his church. He and his wife are the proud parents of two children.