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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