Brooks Law Group is a personal injury law firm with offices in Winter Haven at 123 1st Street North, Winter Haven, Florida 33881 (863-251-9255), Tampa at 3812 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618, Lakeland at 114 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801, and Auburndale at 1401 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, with main phone 1-800-LAW-3030. The firm has been serving accident victims throughout Winter Haven, Lakeland, and Tampa for more than 30 years, operating with a people-first philosophy prioritizing outstanding customer service. Founded by Beach A. Brooks Jr. who received his B.A. from Vanderbilt University and law degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1983, the firm includes attorneys Beach A. Brooks III, Stephen K. Brooks, Richard Perlini with over 30 years experience, Mark Mohammed, and Mike Blickensderfer.
Brooks Law Group operates on a contingency fee basis with no fees unless they win, offering free initial consultations 24/7 availability. The firm has achieved notable results including $15M wrongful death, $6M truck accident, $2.9M personal injury, $2M wrongful death, $2M car accident on the job, $1M DUI accident, and $1M truck accident settlements. They handle car accidents, rideshare accidents with Uber and Lyft, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, personal injury including dog bites and medical errors, wrongful death, Camp Lejeune cases, aviation accidents, Social Security Disability cases, and bicycle accidents. The attorneys are experienced trial lawyers with resources to take on large insurance companies, membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for winning million-dollar verdicts, and the Attorney and Practice Magazine Top 10 Attorney Award of 2020 received by less than 1% of attorneys nationwide.
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore is an established plaintiff civil litigation and personal injury law firm located at 601 Bayshore Blvd. Suite 910, Tampa, FL 33606, reachable at (813) 296-5364 or toll-free (800) 360-6439. With 50 years of proven experience, the firm is described as a titan of civil litigation in Tampa, led by founding partner Alan Wagner and partners Kevin McLaughlin, Michael C. McLaughlin, Jason Whittemore, Don Greiwe, and Matt Brunswick. Bill Wagner (Retired) and John McLaughlin (Retired) were previous partners. As one of Tampa’s oldest and most respected plaintiff trial firms, they approach each case as a team with at least two attorneys working on every case from the outset.
The firm handles personal injury including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, premises liability, slip and falls, product liability, wrongful death, dog bites, and OSHA violations. They also specialize in legal and accounting malpractice, medical malpractice including birth injuries, failure to diagnose, prescription errors, and surgical errors, maritime and admiralty law including Jones Act, cruise ship injuries, boating accidents, and Death on the High Seas Act cases, plus Federal Tort Claims Act, bad faith insurance, and commercial litigation. Partners have achieved professional honors reserved for a select number of trial attorneys, operating on a contingency fee basis where clients pay nothing upfront and fees are only charged if compensation is recovered. The firm emphasizes they’re experienced enough to take on big cases while delivering personal service and attention, differentiating themselves from larger impersonal firms where clients rarely meet the lawyer handling their case.
Daniel J. Fernandez Law is a criminal defense law firm located at 625 E Twiggs St Ste 100, Tampa, Florida 33602, available 7 Days a Week / 24 Hours a Day at 813-229-5353. The firm is led by Daniel J. Fernandez, who has more than 30 years experience as a criminal defense attorney with hundreds of jury trials, starting his legal career as a state prosecutor and becoming chief of the Narcotics division before opening his own law practice in 1985. Daniel J. Fernandez is consistently rated among the top criminal defense lawyers by peers, major independent legal authorities, and others in the community, with over 500 trials between the attorneys in the firm.
The firm represents clients throughout Tampa, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Manatee, Sarasota County, Pasco County, Hernando County, and throughout the State of Florida. With decades of combined experience including time spent as former prosecutors, the attorneys understand prosecution tactics, having 35 years combined legal experience, 2 nominations as best criminal attorney for Best Lawyers Magazine, 500 criminal trials, and 5 star reviews from clients and other attorneys. Practice areas include bond hearings, burglary or armed robbery, careless driving with injury or death, credit card fraud, criminal appeals, criminal expungement or sealing, domestic violence, domestic violence injunctions, driving while license suspended, DUI, extortion, firearm and weapons charges, ineffective assistance of counsel, manslaughter or murder, and violation of probation. The firm was nominated as one of the best small businesses to work for in Hillsborough County by the Tampa Chamber of Commerce, with all attorneys and staff members speaking fluent Spanish.
The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group is a personal injury law firm in Tampa, Florida located at 1401 East 22nd Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605, reachable at 813-242-4404. The firm has been fighting for the injured and accused for over 25 years, with the largest area of their practice being personal injury, specializing in car accidents. The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group serves Tampa, East Tampa, Ybor City, Ybor Heights, East Ybor, Downtown Tampa, Temple Terrace, New Tampa, Seminole Heights, Riverside Heights, Oldsmar, Westchase, Carrollwood, East Lake-Orient Park, Citrus Park, Town N Country, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Valrico, Mango, Seffner, Thonotosassa, Dover, Riverview, Brandon, Plant City, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Bradenton, and Sarasota.
The firm provides dedicated representation in personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, boating accidents, dog bite claims, medical malpractice, premises liability cases, and product liability cases. The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group also offers criminal defense services, representing clients accused of DUI and drug offenses, and family law services including divorce, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, adoption, and paternity cases. The attorneys have extensive experience as former public defenders and are skilled negotiators and litigators. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no upfront fees and only pay if they win the case. The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group has the ability to meet clients in their homes and hospitals and serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and Sumter counties.
Trentalange & Kelley, P.A. is a Tampa medical malpractice law firm located at 218 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609, reachable at (813) 226-1080. The firm has been serving Tampa area residents since 1990 with over 65 combined years of experience focusing exclusively on medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases. Partners Mike Trentalange and Elizabeth “Lisa” Kelley lead the team, which includes attorneys Amy “AK” Trentalange, Tara L. Trentalange, Erica Barrett, Amanda Aylor, and staff members Lovann Ramirez, TJ McDonnell, Abigail Kenny, and Vito Trentalange. Recent results include a $66.2 million medical malpractice verdict and $12 million medical malpractice verdict in Hillsborough County, a $6.5 million medical malpractice settlement, and $3.5 million wrongful death settlement in Polk County.
The firm attributes success not only to legal strategies but also to care and commitment to clients’ needs, prioritizing well-being and working tirelessly to ensure voices are heard and rights protected. They provide a combination of legal experience and compassion to help clients achieve deserved justice, offering free initial consultations that are completely confidential. Mike and Lisa have represented clients in wrongful death cases dating back to 2001, with clients describing them as treating cases as if they were their own children, maintaining thorough communication on every aspect while demonstrating professionalism, honesty, and compassion. The firm doesn’t hesitate to get aggressive in court to secure verdicts and settlements, understanding that medical malpractice experiences are deeply personal and tiring while fiercely advocating for justice and compensation deserved by clients from all walks of life.
Florida Consumer Lawyers is a consumer rights law firm located at 2701 West Busch Blvd., Suite 209, Tampa, FL 33618, reachable at (813) 282-9330. Operating statewide since 2004, the firm specializes in fighting back against companies that try to take money, ruin credit, or deny fair compensation to consumers. The firm handles auto accident and personal injury cases, debt collection harassment, fair credit reporting, bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), foreclosure defense, collection defense and debt settlement, real estate transactions, estate planning including wills and probate, and mesothelioma compensation cases. Their attorneys, including Nick Fowler and Sami, use the latest technology to make their services convenient and available to all consumers regardless of location in Florida.
Florida Consumer Lawyers makes it their mission to fight back against debt collectors, banks, creditors, credit reporting agencies, insurance companies, and mortgage lenders that design their business practices around ripping off consumers every single day. The firm represents consumers in various matters including car accident/personal injury cases involving intoxicated driving, distracted driving, motorcycle accidents, rideshare accidents, bicycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, and boating accidents. They also handle auto insurance issues including no-fault car accidents and auto insurance adjusters, wrongful death cases, homeowner’s association disputes, mortgage fraud, loan modifications, landlord-tenant matters, living wills, healthcare directives, DNR orders, guardianships, and powers of attorney, fighting these companies aggressively in court because that is the only language they understand.
Ryan Hughes Law is a personal injury law firm with offices in Largo and Tampa, located at 101 E Kennedy Blvd Suite 3920, Tampa, FL 33602, reachable at 813-680-3857. With over 20 years of experience in the Tampa area, the firm has closed over 500 cases and brings more than 20 years of firm experience to every legal matter. Ryan Hughes and his team provide experienced legal representation for bicycle accident injuries, civil litigation, motorcycle accidents, motor vehicle accidents, rideshare accidents including Uber and Lyft, slip and falls, scooter accidents, truck accident lawsuits, and wrongful death cases. The firm maintains a strong reputation with five-star reviews from clients who praise Ryan and his team for being attentive, caring, responsive, and working tirelessly around the clock.
Ryan Hughes Law prides itself on providing clear, compassionate personal injury guidance while handling all details of cases professionally. Clients particularly appreciate being able to contact Ryan directly when needed and receiving great referrals for medical appointments. The firm has successfully recovered maximum amounts from insurance companies, including cases requiring surgery, and has helped clients navigate multiple accidents. Ryan Hughes works hard for clients, often reminding them to be patient while achieving favorable outcomes. The team makes the legal process less stressful through wonderful service, professional conduct, and careful business practices. With offices serving the greater Tampa area, Ryan Hughes Law offers free consultations and focuses on achieving the best possible results for clients dealing with personal injuries, making sure every case receives experienced, dedicated attention.
Hersem Law is a full-service law firm located in Tampa and Clearwater, Florida, with offices at 1550 W Cleveland St., Tampa, FL 33606 (phone: 813-251-7291) and 1421 Court St., Clearwater, FL 33756 (phone: 727-384-4357), operating Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Founded by attorney Christopher Hersem, a native Floridian born and raised in Clearwater who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and law degree from Stetson University College of Law, the firm provides legal services in criminal defense, traffic tickets, and personal injury law throughout the Tampa Bay area. Christopher Hersem earned a Concentration in Advocacy and several awards for outstanding service while at Stetson, and continued honing his trial skills as an assistant public defender for the 6th Judicial Circuit.
The firm offers high-quality legal services expected from larger firms while maintaining affordable cost and personalized attention of boutique firms, with over 100 five-star reviews from satisfied clients. Hersem Law handles diverse cases including DUI, assault, drug offenses, theft, expungement, probation violations, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, personal injury, nursing home abuse, mass torts, and employment disputes. Attorney Christopher Hersem has a 10.0 Avvo rating, received the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award in 2018, and was ranked the #1 Tampa Bay DUI attorney in Tampa Magazine. The firm operates on a principle of focusing on clients, providing a concierge level of service with regular communication and case updates, offering free initial consultations and strategy sessions available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for criminal defense and traffic ticket matters.
KFB Law is a personal injury law firm with its main office at 3128 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609, reachable at 813-875-5445 or [email protected]. Founded by Marcus Fernandez who has 37 years of experience, the firm has six offices across Tampa and surrounding areas including St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, Wesley Chapel, Riverview, and Plant City, with consultations available 24/7. The practice focuses on car accidents, slip and falls, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury including dog bites, neck and back injuries, traumatic injuries, insurance disputes, product liability, premises liability, hospital and nursing home abuse, backover and driveway accidents, boating accidents, pedestrian accidents, and hurricane claims, operating on a contingency fee basis with no fees unless they win.
Attorney Marcus Fernandez provides personalized service where clients work directly with him rather than being treated as case numbers, with the firm being rated 4.9/5 stars and serving nearly 40% Spanish-speaking clients with multilingual support in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Vietnamese. The firm offers free virtual case evaluations, paperless new client forms, face-to-face case updates, home and hospital visits for those unable to travel, and 24/7 availability with transportation arrangements when needed. Since its founding, KFB Law has recovered millions for clients, handles everything from initial consultation through final settlement including dealing with insurance adjusters, documenting medical treatment, investigating accidents, gathering evidence, and working with expert witnesses throughout the Tampa Bay area and Central Florida including cities from Clearwater to Lakeland and beyond.
Buda Law is a criminal defense and personal injury law firm located at 3002 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33609, available at 813-322-2832. The firm is led by founder Andrew Buda, a former prosecutor with years of trial, courtroom, and negotiation experience who has prosecuted thousands of cases and understands the criminal justice system from both sides. The legal team includes attorneys Veronica Buda, Julie Adue, and admin assistant Maia Vatinelle, providing aggressive legal representation for various legal issues throughout Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, and beyond.
Andrew Buda brings extensive experience defending against criminal offenses from minor misdemeanors and state-level crimes to serious felonies and federal crimes, including violent crimes such as arson, assault and battery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, felony battery, child abuse, homicide, kidnapping, domestic violence, and hate crimes. The firm also handles sex crimes including indecent exposure, statutory rape, prostitution, lewd and lascivious behavior, child pornography, sexual battery, capital sexual battery, and voyeurism. Additional practice areas encompass theft crimes from shoplifting to armed robbery, drug crimes including possession, cultivation, manufacturing and trafficking, white-collar crimes such as fraud and money laundering, federal crimes including RICO charges and human trafficking, juvenile defense, expungement services, DUI defense for all offense levels, and personal injury cases focusing on car accidents. Client testimonials praise Mr. Buda for his connections with court systems, professional representation, knowledge exceeding expectations, and ability to get charges dropped before trial.
