Overview

Chad’s practice includes the defense of medical malpractice, hospital liability, products liability, premises liability, and auto dealership compliance claims, along with a diverse array of personal injury cases. He has lengthy trial experience successfully defending physicians and their practice groups. He is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution including mediation as well as binding and non-binding arbitration. And he has settled multiple cases for clients who were seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents.

Prior to and during law school, Chad worked as a second-generation firefighter/paramedic and was an adjunct faculty member at St. Petersburg College. Outside of the office, Chad enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son, playing hockey, and traveling.

Honors

  • Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019-2023)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch (2021-2026)

Credentials & Experience

Education

St. Petersburg College, B.A.S. , 2007, cum laude

Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2013, cum laude

  • Stetson Law Review: Assistant Editor
  • Moot Court Board
    • Chief Justice
    • Moot Court Board Award of Excellence
  • Teaching Assistant: Legal Research and Writing
  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Inducted into National Order of Barristers
  • Highest Grade Awards in Legal Research and Writing I and II

Bar Admissions

American Bar Association

The Florida Bar

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Professional & Civic

Community & Professional

  • Clearwater For Youth: Member, Board of Trustees
  • Defense Research Institute: Products Liability Group
  • Leadership Pinellas, Class of 2015-2016 

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