Tampa's Top Men in Law

SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

The lawyers profiled here exemplify a standard of excellence in their profession and by doing so 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.

Jack Gordon

Jack Gordon

Tampa Styles’ Top Men in LawA highly skilled trial attorney, twice selected as a Leading Attorney of the Southeastern U.S. in Forbes, Jeffrey “Jack” Gordon has been named to the Top 100 Super Lawyers® in Florida, the Top 50 Super Lawyers® of Tampa Bay, and has been...

Keith M. Hanenian

Keith M. Hanenian

Attorney, Thought Leader & Entrepreneur MentorWith a distinguished career in law and business, Keith M. Hanenian is a trusted legal strategist, entrepreneur mentor, and thought leader. He is the founder of Keith M. Hanenian, PA, specializing in business law and...

Aaron Proulx

Aaron Proulx

The Doctor’s Lawyer, PLLCIn 2022, Aaron founded The Doctor’s Lawyer, PLLC, where he represents medical providers who treat patients involved in personal injury litigation. These providers often become targets of invasive discovery by the liability insurance industry,...

Mark Rankin

Mark Rankin

Federal and State Criminal DefenseMark Rankin is the founder of The Law Office of Mark P. Rankin, P.A. For nearly a quarter century, he has provided an aggressive defense to those accused of criminal offenses in Florida’s state and federal courts. Mark’s passion is...

Robert D. Sparks

Robert D. Sparks

Robert Sparks Attorneys, PLLCIn the high-stakes world of litigation, Robert Sparks has built a reputation for winning. As the lead trial attorney at Robert Sparks Attorneys, PLLC, he takes on insurance and corporate giants in cases involving wrongful death,...

Mike Trentalange

Mike Trentalange

Trentalange & KelleyYou won’t see Mike Trentalange’s name on benches or billboards, and he hasn’t run a TV commercial in over two decades. “If advertisers spent as much effort on improving their service as they do on advertising, they wouldn’t have to advertise.”...

J. Daniel “Dan” Clark

J. Daniel “Dan” Clark

Board Certified Civil Trial LawyerDan Clark may be a nationally ranked civil trial lawyer, but he never forgets his Tampa roots—born and raised, and still a proud resident today.   “I was born and brought up here, and I went to Jesuit High School,” he says. “I left to...

J. Ronald Denman

J. Ronald Denman

Trusts and Estates LitigationJ. Ronald “Ron” Denman is a shareholder and partner at Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace (BBDG), where he brings extensive courtroom experience in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts nationwide. A veteran trial...

David C. Murray, Esq

David C. Murray, Esq

Insurance Claim Attorney - Hurricane Law ExpertWhen you pay for insurance, you pay for a promise—a promise that when disaster strikes, your insurance company will help you rebuild. But too often, when it’s time for them to step up, they step back. For more than 20...

Jeffrey M. Paskert

Jeffrey M. Paskert

Paskert Divers ThompsonJeff Paskert, a distinguished leader in Tampa’s legal community, has more than three decades of experience handling sophisticated construction and commercial litigation matters. As President and a founding shareholder of Paskert Divers Thompson,...

Bryant Scriven

Bryant Scriven

Founding Partner, Scriven LawAttorney Bryant A. Scriven is a distinguished criminal defense lawyer and the founder of Scriven Law, P.A., a premier legal firm based in Tampa, Florida. With an unwavering commitment to justice, he has earned a reputation as a formidable...

David J. Sockol

David J. Sockol

Business Litigator & Fresco’s Waterfront BistroDavid J. Sockol earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University and his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1989. He practices business litigation and real estate law. Mr. Sockol secured one of...

Richmond Flowers

Richmond Flowers

Burr & Forman LLPIf you work in the real estate industry in the Tampa Bay area, chances are you have worked with Richmond (Rick) C. Flowers on a real estate transaction at some point during his 28-year career. Rick is a partner at Burr & Forman LLP and a...

Ryan C. Reese, Esq.

Ryan C. Reese, Esq.

Moore Bowman & Reese, PAMr. Reese is a Partner at Moore Bowman & Reese in South Tampa, where he focuses exclusively on protecting the rights of private property owners throughout Florida. He defends land and business owners in eminent domain (condemnation)...

Joseph C. Russo, Esq

Joseph C. Russo, Esq

Legal Strategist to Small BusinessJoseph C. Russo, Esq. has been practicing law in the Tampa Bay area since 1997. His practice focuses on business contracts and transactions, including asset sales, real estate transactions, and the formation and management of business...