Tampa’s Attorneys of the Year 2020

Tampa's Attorney's of the YearThe lawyers profiled here exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and by so doing have garnered respect and esteem of their colleagues. There are a multitude of specialties in the practice of law, each requiring expertise gleaned through formal education, personal experience and prior court established procedures often referred to as case law. Lawyers and readers have been asked to name attorneys whom they hold in the highest regard or would recommend to others. The reality is that there are a variety of factors that determine the qualifications of a great attorney. Objective factors include trial experience and results in past cases, but most factors are subjective such as the quality or persuasiveness of an argument in court, skill at negotiating or giving legal advice. Do your due diligence when choosing an attorney that’s right for you; making sure the attorney being considered has a good reputation in the legal community and the community at large, in the location where your case will be heard. The attorneys being showcased in the following profile pages are specialized in areas of law practice and are considered to be excellent in their field.

Ronald J. Marlowe

3001 N. Rocky Point Dr. E., Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607 P: 813-575-0000 www.marlowe.law ron@marlowe.law Marlowe Law Your business is an extension of you. Protect it with help from Marlowe Law. Our firm will advocate for your business, walk you through the business...

Ryan C. Reese

4100 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 221, Tampa, FL 33606 P: 813-318-9000 www.mbrfirm.comrreese@mbrfirm.com  Moore Bowman & Reese, P.A. Mr. Reese’s practice focuses exclusively on protecting the rights of private property owners throughout Florida.  The bulk of his...

Candice Rojas-Colucci

Colucci Law Group Attorney Candice Rojas-Colucci is a fierce trial litigator who dedicates her career to fighting for the rights of others. Candice was raised in Tampa, Florida, and graduated from Stetson College School of Law and was a member of Stetson’s #1...

Iurillo Law Group, PA

5628 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33707 P: 727-895-8050 www.iurillolaw.com ciurillo@iurillolaw.com Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring, Creditors’ Rights, Commercial Litigation and Business Transactions. Even in the best of times, significant financial setbacks...

Laurie Satel

Satel Law, PLLC Laurie Satel is a dedicated and experienced attorney who strives to provide resolutions for her clients while educating them about the law and its impact on their lives. Laurie created Satel Law to serve families, business owners and individuals within...

Ariel O. Garcia

2708 N. 22nd St. Tampa, FL 33605P: 813-644-6878 343 W. Davidson St. Bartow, FL 33830P: 863-875-5505 www.ArielOGarciaPA.comAriel@ArielOGarciaPA.com Ariel O. Garcia, P.A. Attorney Ariel O. Garcia is the founder and principal of ARIEL O. GARCIA, P.A., a full-service law...

Erin M. Diaz

100 North Tampa Street, Suite 1800, Tampa, FL 33602 P: 813-222-7201www.wickersmith.com ediaz@wickersmith.com Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford, P.A. Erin M. Diaz joined Wicker Smith in 2003 and is an equity partner in the firm’s Tampa office. Ms. Diaz litigates a...

Scott M. Whitley, Esq.

Morgan & Morgan Scott Whitley is head of the medical malpractice department at Morgan & Morgan’s Tampa office.  The firm is the largest injury law firm in the country.  It has grown from 14 lawyers in Orlando and Tampa in 1996 to over 500 lawyers in over 40...

Bush Ross, P.A.

Attorneys at LawCongratulations to the 41 Bush Ross Attorneys that were selected toTampa Style Magazine’s Attorney of the Year List:   Jolyon D. Acosta Adam L. Alpert Jeffrey Carter Andersen David C. Banker Stacey L. Bostick Andrew J. Buddemeyer Jennifer N....

Daviana M. Braniff, Esq.

Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett Daviana Braniff has a passion for defending the rights of the accused in the greater Tampa Bay Area. As a highly skilled trial attorney in the area of criminal defense, Daviana is a zealous advocate for those who need help having...

Christina Anton Garcia

106 S. Tampania Ave., Tampa, FL 33609 P: 813-907-9807 www.TampaAttorneys.comDivorce & Family Law Education Christina Anton Garcia graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Criminology and Cum Laude with a B.A. in Psychology as well as a J.D. from the University of...

Michael J. Trentalange

Tampa Medical Malpractice Attorney Mike Trentalange focuses his practice exclusively on medical malpractice and civil litigation. For almost 30 years, Mr. Trentalange has helped hundreds of clients secure the compensation and benefits they need following catastrophic...

Juan I. Picado

Tampa, Florida 813-442-8002 www.picadolaw.com j.picado@picadolaw.com Picado Law Attorney Juan Picado knew from an early age that he was destined to a career with an international scope.  Growing up in Costa Rica, Attorney Picado completed his early education at the...

Brett Kurland

Culpepper Kurland Brett Kurland is a prominent personal injury attorney and a founding partner of the high profile law firm Culpepper Kurland. Kurland is a former Scholar Athlete from the University of South Carolina, where he graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of...

GIASI LAW P.A.

400 N. Ashley Drive, Ste. 1900, Tampa, FL 33602P: 813-816-1880www.giasilaw.com Mike Giasi, Melissa Giasi and Erin Berger Founded in 2015 by Mike, Giasi Law is a dynamic boutique law firm that was created to provide superior, aggressive legal representation and counsel...

Gabriel W. Falbo, Jr.

14502 North Dale Mabry Highway STE 330, Tampa, FL 33618P: 813-334-7398 www.MorganAkins.comfalbolaw@gmail.com Morgan & Akins, PLLC Gabriel received his undergraduate degree from the University of Scranton, his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Law,...

Curry Law Group

Know Your Rights Curry Law Group, P.A. wants you to “Know Your Rights”. At one time or another most people need legal advice. Whether it concerns personal injury, divorce, family law issues, business matters or simply the guidance from someone that you can trust,...