WELCOME TO THE LAW FIRM OF CUSHNIE & McMAHON

Proudly Serving Clients in Port St. Lucie, FL & the Treasure Coast

Today’s legal environment is competitive and complicated, so it is important to have a team of professional attorneys by your side to guide you and help you through every step of the process. With 30 years of experience, the attorneys at the Law Firm of Cushnie & McMahon represent victims of accidents in Port St. Lucie, the whole Treasure Coast and throughout Florida.

Our law practice specializes in a number of areas including: personal injury cases, wrongful death, medical malpractice, accident cases, and more. These can be the most complex cases you or one of your loved ones will go through. Our lawyers are ready to guide you through your case. Together they are dedicated to providing you with the best legal strategies and going the extra mile to help you resolve your case. We have years of courtroom experience and a proven track record of positive case results for our clients.

Big Firm Experience with Small Firm Personal Service & Attention

The Law Firm of Cushnie & McMahon offers each client personal attention and are committed to providing you with quality service. We recognize each client has individual needs pertaining to their life situation and case. Together with their staff, they work to address your specific needs and provide you with the personal attention you deserve.

Meet Colin C. Cushnie, Esquire

Mr. Cushnie has provided a range of legal services including personal injury law, wrongful death, civil litigation and family law since 1989. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica and moved with his family to Miami where he completed High School. He is a graduate of Florida International University with a Double Major in Marketing and International Business. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and became a member of the Florida Bar. In addition, he is a member of the Port St. Lucie Bar Association and Caribbean Bar Association. Florida Rural Legal Services has awarded Mr. Cushnie the Pro Bono Award four times. This organization provides civil legal advice and representation for Low-income people and communities.

Education
Florida International University, B.S.
Double Major Marketing/International Business
Nova Southeastern University, J.D.

Bar Memberships
Florida Bar, 1989

Professional Associations and Appointments

Caribbean Bar Association
Port St. Lucie Bar Association
Business Networking International

Community Involvement

Past Humane Society of Martin County Board Member
Past United Way of St. Lucie County Board Member

Honors and Awards

Honorary Member Caribbean Nurses Association of the Treasure Coast
Honorary Member of St. Lucie County Cricket Club
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.-Pro Bono Awardee. Florida Rural Legal Services is a non-profit organization which provides civil legal advice and representation for low-income people and communities.

If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence or have a family law matter, Mr. Cushnie is ready to provide you with the representation you need and to fight for the money compensation you deserve. Colin understands how hard and stressful a legal case can be and that is why he is ready to handle your entire case from start to finish.

Paul P. McMahon, Esquire (Retired)

Now Retired, Mr. McMahon had over 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer on the Treasure Coast. He has been identified by legal organizations across the country as a top personal injury litigator. Mr. McMahon was formerly a partner in the nationally recognized Law Firm of Gary, Williams, Finney, Lewis, Watson & Sperando, P.L. before he and Mr. Cushnie joined forces creating Cushnie & McMahon, a smaller firm dedicated to personal service and attention. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully handled cases throughout the state of Florida, and nationally.

Education
Ohio State University, B.S., Double Major Economics/Marketing
University of Toledo College of Law, J.D.

Bar Memberships

Florida Bar, 1987, Member of Civil Litigation Section
US District Court Middle District of Florida
US District Court Southern District of Florida
US District Court Northern District of Florida
Fellow of The Florida Bar Foundation
Member, Martin County Bar Association
Member, St. Lucie County Bar Association
Member, Palm Beach County Bar Association
Fellow of the Florida Bar Foundation

Professional Associations, Appointments & Service

Fellow of the Florida Bar Foundation
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum –Awarded to Mr. McMahon for million and multi-million-dollar jury verdicts, settlements and arbitration awards in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights violations and business disputes. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Nominated and elected to membership June 20, 2012. ABOTA membership evidences high personal character, honorable reputation and proficiency as a trial lawyer.
Treasure Coast Justice Association – Founding Board Member 2014
Chairman, Martin County Bar Association Trial Lawyers Committee
President of St. Lucie County, FL Bar Association 1996-1997
Secretary/Treasurer of St. Lucie County, FL Bar Association 1994-1995
Chairman of St. Lucie County, FL Bar Association Law Week Committee 1994 – 1996
Appointed by the Supreme Court of Florida to the 19th Judicial Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee in 1994, appointed Chairman of the committee in 1996.
Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2000
Speaker, “Florida Worker’s Compensation Law”, Indian River State College May 1993

Community Involvement Past & Present

Member of St. Bernadette’s
St. Lucie County Board of Directors & Legal Advisor for United Way
Francis K. Sweet School Business Partner and Advisory Council
Arts Council Board of Directors, Martin County
Board of Directors for the Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Sons of the American Legion
Board of Directors Heronwood Homeowners Association

Honors and Awards

Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America and National Eagle Scout Association Member
The Ohio State University, Deans List Student
Chief Justice of Park Hall Judicial Committee, and Executive Council
American Jurisprudence Award for Civil Procedure II
Moot Court Team Award, 2nd Place Brief, 1986, Albert R. Mugel National Moot Court Tax Competition.
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. – Pro Bono Award, 1996. A non-profit organization which provides civil legal advice and representation for low-income people and communities.
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.- Pro Bono Award, 1996 and 2002. A non-profit organization which provides civil legal advice and representation for low-income and communities.
VFW Post #4194, Stuart, FL Recognition of Dedication and Support 2016
Treasure Coast Justice Association-Certificate of Appreciation for Contributions Made
Caribbean American Cultural Group-Outstanding Service Award-2017

Mr. McMahon is dedicated to helping all of his clients win their legal battles. If you are in need of help or have been hurt in an accident, give Paul a call today. Let his experience and knowledge guide you.

Get the Legal Representation You Need

At The Law Firm of Cushnie & McMahon, our entire team is dedicated to helping you receive the justice and money compensation you deserve. Whether you are recovering from a serious accident or are going through a divorce, our attorneys and support team provide compassionate, committed services.

For more information or to schedule a free consultation for your personal injury case, contact our law firm in Port St. Lucie, FL today. Personal Injury consults are always FREE and we feature a “No Recovery – No Fee or Costs” policy. Appointment times are flexible and if you can’t make it to the office, we will come to you. We are determined to help you receive the results you deserve.

Contact us

A Word From Our Clients

					  Working with Esq Cushnie and McMahon was an absolute pleasure. The attorneys and the staff are very courteous and concerned about their clients well being, they kept me updated of what was going on in the case which was greatly appreciated. I will refer them to anyone who will need a Personal Injury Lawyer. Thank you Mr Cushnie & McMahon Esq				
b a blessing
9/27/2019 

					  Colin Cushnie and his team handled my case meticulously firm. It was a long process, but well worth it. Thank you				
Jessica Times
2/07/2022 

					  Best attorneys & staff... very helpful				
Lisa Conway
2/19/2020 

Our law office in Port St. Lucie specializes in personal injury law, medical malpractice, accident law, and product liability law.

For more information about our services, or to schedule a confidential consultation, please contact us at 772-335-9219 today. Our office is located at 543 NW Lake Whitney Place, Suite 106 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986. We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us