“We select early on those cases that are true trial candidates. We believe our reputation in trial helps us to settle reasonably the cases we identify early on as non-trial candidates."

Anthony J. Petrillo

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Anthony J. Petrillo
Tampa Partner—Tampa

Anthony J. Petrillo, AV® Preeminent ™ Rated, is the Managing Partner of the firm's Tampa office. He has also been Board Certified in Civil Trial by The Florida Bar. Tony has extensive experience in the defense of large exposure, wrongful death claims with 20 years trial litigation experience in State and Federal courts. He practices in the areas of Vehicular Liability, Construction Law, Federal Practice and Procedure, Health, Life and Disability, General Liability, Insurance Defense, Nursing Home Liability, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Toxic Torts and Wrongful Death. Tony is a member of the Council on Litigation Management.

Martindale Rating

AV® Preeminent^TM

Awards & Honors

Named 2012 “Go-To” Law Firm to F500 Companies by ALM.
Recipient: American Jurisprudence Book Award for Legal Research and Writing; Best Appellate Brief.

Accreditations

Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by The Florida Bar.
Approved Instructor - Florida Adjuster Continuing Education and Attorney Continuing Legal Education seminars

Verdicts

Lowell v. Roena
Rodriguez v. Rendon
Velazquez v. McCain
Freda Hall v. Defendant Mall
Frazier v. Republic Services - Summary Judgment
J. Kindya and R. Kindya vs. W. Alvarino
Long v. Singleton
Morea v. Forest
Vogelsong v. Store - Summary Judgment
Mrad and Denis v. Store
Ferlita v. Honnaker and Camelot Care Centers
Lake v. Tenneco - Summary Judgment
Tallent v. Sullivan - Partial Summary Judgment
Hsiao v. Rodgers and State Farm
Zunner v. Florida Pool Products and Wal-Mart
Hiscock v. Griffin
Andrews v. Azalea Little League & Collins

Practice Areas

General Liability
Vehicular Liability
Trucking Liability
Premise Liability
Negligent Security
Wrongful Death
Construction Litigation
Roadway Design and Traffic Control.
Chinese Drywall and Mass Tort Defense
Product Liability
Boating Liability and Maritime
Insurance Law and Coverage
Harassment/Discrimination
Commercial Litigation
Health, Life & Disability Law
Federal Practice
EPL Labor and Employment Law
E&O Professional Liability
Environmental Law, Mold and Toxic Tort
Appellate Practice

Industries Represented

Insurance Companies
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Financial Services Companies
Global Investment Banking Companies
Third-Party Administrators for Claims Management and Risk Control
Architects and Engineers
Accounts Receivable Management Companies
Clinical Laboratories
Health Maintenance Organizations
Professional Employment Organizations
Attorneys, Accountants and Other Professionals
Property Managers
Commercial and Residential Landlords
Public and Governmental Entities
State Bureaus & Agencies
Adult Living Facilities
Nursing Homes
Non Profit Organizations
Media & Electronic Commerce Businesses

Solid Waste Management Services
Retail Specialty Stores
Gas Convenience Stores
Office Product Retail Stores
Home Improvement Retailers
Retail
Supermarket Chains
Construction Companies
Contractors and Sub-contractors
Suppliers
Homeowner and Condominium Associations
Car Rental Companies
Business Services
Hotels
Shopping Malls and Centers
Restaurants
Manufacturers
Product Distributors

Bar/Court Admission

1991, Florida
1991, U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Education

University of Florida, B.S., 1987
Nova Southeastern University , J.D., 1990

Professional/Civil Memberships

The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section
Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Council of Litigation Management.
Hillsborough County Bar Association

Presentations and Speaking Engagements

October 26: Litigation Success - Client Seminar - Bradenton, FL - 10/26/2010

Articles

Legal Update 10.2 (April - June, 2011)

Legal Update 10.1 (January - March, 2011)

Legal Update 9.3 (July - September, 2010)

Law Alert – New Florida Slip and Fall Statute Section 768.0755 (eff. 7-1-10). Shifting the Burden of Proof Back to the Plaintiff: by Anthony Petrillo and Jennifer Seitz Section 768.0755, Florida Statutes.

Legal Update 9.2 (April - June, 2010)

Authors, Petrillo, Anthony J. and Seitz, Jennifer J. "The Federal Government’s New CSA 2010 and the Anticipated Impact on Florida Truck Claim Handling." Luks, Santaniello Legal Update, 9.1 (2010).

Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Statute Compliance: Primary Payers Current Obligations & Potential Future Obligations in Settling Large Liability Claims.