Arnold S. Gaines Esq.
Attorney

Education
Howard University (1990) – B.S
Barry University (1998) – M.S
University of Miami (2002) – J.D
Licenses & Membership
Licensed in Florida and Wahington D.C.
Admitted to Practice in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted to Practice in the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of the United States Federal Court of Florida
Member of the St Lucie and Martin County Bar Associations
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. LM#6343
Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge of Florida
Striving Life of the NAACP
Why I chose to be an attorney.
I was born and raised in Fort Pierce Florida, the second son of parents who stressed, honesty, hard work, and community service. At an early age, I was instilled with the passion to help others by watching my parents. Both dedicated their lives to helping others, my father by serving on the local school board for 36 years, while being a community servant and my mother by teaching for 44 years in the classroom, then tutoring for free for 15 years. Their dedication to others inspired me to become an attorney and keep the legacy of helping and hard work alive.
Let me prove this dedication as your attorney.
Bio
Arnold S. Gaines is a co-founder of Gaines Nolan Injury Law Firm, PLLC. He is a member ofthe Florida and District of Columbia Bars. Arnold primary practice areas are personal injury, civil rights, employment discrimination and general civil litigation. He has litigated cases across the United States in both Federal and State courts. Prior to founding his own firm, Law Offices of A. Gaines, PLLC, he worked for notable attorneys, Willie E Gary, Lorenzo Williams, the Late Jonny Cochran, and Benjamin Crump.
A native Floridian, born and raised in the City of Fort Pierce, Arnold earned his B.S. from Howard University (1990). M.S. from Barry University (1998) and his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law (2002). Known as a natural advocate for the underdog and his community, Arnold has served as a voter’s right protection attorney since 2002 and provided numerous pro bono services for his community. His dedication led him to being elected as a City of Fort Pierce City Commissioner in 2022.
Arnold’s awards are numerous; however, he is most proud of being a father of 3 and father figure of many in his community. Other milestones include being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama in 2016. Being named Man of the Year by the Florida Statewide Organization of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc. In 2018. Omega Man of the year by the Omicron Tau Chapter, 2014, 2016 and 2018. Community Service Award for Eckerd Connect and the AME Lay organization. Arnold’s passion outside of practicing law is coaching. In 2021 and 2022 he was chosen Coach of the year by Northside Little League softball players. However, Arnold’s greatest honor is being referred to by his formal clients to represent their family, friends, and associates.
I am ready to work for you and your family.