Serge Hovhanessian
Founder & Attorney, HOV Law · Orlando personal injury and criminal defense
About Serge Hovhanessian
Serge Hovhanessian founded HOV Law and practices personal injury and criminal defense from the firm's office at 135 W Central Blvd in downtown Orlando. On the injury side he handles car, truck, motorcycle, Uber and Lyft, slip-and-fall and wrongful death claims. On the defense side he handles DUI, drug possession, assault and battery, gun charges, felonies and misdemeanors.
He graduated from Florida A&M University College of Law in 2021 and is admitted to The Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Before law school he ran his own businesses.
He is of Armenian and Lebanese descent, speaks Arabic fluently and Armenian conversationally, and meets with clients in those languages as well as English.
He is the author of record for the Florida legal guides on this site. Each guide cites the statutes and primary sources it relies on.
Credentials
- Florida Bar
- Serge Jano Hovhanessian, Bar #1031525. As of October 31, 2026, The Florida Bar's directory lists him as a member in good standing, eligible to practice law in Florida. Check his record (opens in a new tab)
- Admissions
- The Florida Bar; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- Education
- Florida A&M University, College of Law (2021)
- Languages
- English, Arabic (fluent), Armenian (conversational)
- Memberships
- The Florida Bar Business Law Section; The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section; The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section; The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
- Office
- 135 W Central Blvd, Suite 1150, Orlando, FL 32801 · (407) 801-0101
Cases Serge Handles
Florida Legal Guides by Serge Hovhanessian
Each guide cites the Florida statutes and primary sources it relies on, and shows the date it was last checked.
Truck Accidents
- Do I Need a Lawyer for a Truck Accident in Florida?
- FMCSA Hours of Service Explained
- Who Is Liable for a Truck Accident in Florida?
- Truck Accident Black Box & ELD Evidence
- Average Truck Accident Settlement in Florida — What Cases Are Actually Worth
- How Long Does a Truck Accident Lawsuit Take in Florida?
- Amazon DSP Liability in Florida
- Common Truck Accident Injuries — What Florida Victims Face
Florida Personal Injury Law
- Florida E-Bike Laws: Classes, Kids, and Who Pays After a Crash
- Hurt at a Florida Hotel or Vacation Rental: Who Is Liable?
- How Much Do Personal Injury Lawyers Charge in Florida?
- Do Theme Park Waivers Block Injury Claims in Florida?
- Injured at an Orlando Theme Park: Who Is Liable?
- Florida Did Not Raise the Injury Caps on Government Claims
- Florida Truck Accident Statute of Limitations
- Florida's Wrongful Death Act Explained (§ 768.16–768.26)
- Invitee, Licensee, or Trespasser: Why Your Status Decides Your Case
- Average Slip and Fall Settlement in Florida
- Florida Slip and Fall Law § 768.0755: Proving Notice
- Florida Bicycle Accident Laws § 316.2065 Explained
- Florida Crosswalk Law § 316.130: Who's at Fault
- Florida Dog Bite Law § 767.04: Strict Liability Explained
- Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Dog Bites in Florida?
- Average Dog Bite Settlement in Florida
- Florida No-Fault & PIP Insurance Explained
- What Changed in Florida Injury Law in 2026
- Did Florida Repeal PIP in 2026? The Verified Answer
- Florida's "Free Kill" Law — Still in Effect in 2026
- Average Wrongful Death Settlement in Florida — What Cases Are Worth
- Florida Comparative Negligence: The 51% Rule Explained
Statistics & Data
After an Accident — Step-by-Step
- What to Do After an Uber Accident
- What to Do After a Car Accident in Florida — Step-by-Step
- What to Do After a Truck Accident in Florida
- What to Do After a Slip and Fall in Florida
- What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident in Florida
- What to Do After a Dog Bite in Florida
- What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Florida — A Rider's Guide
Car Accidents
Rideshare (Uber & Lyft)
Motorcycle Accidents
Serge Hovhanessian Elsewhere
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