Atty. Bethany J. LaPolla

Atty. Bethany J. LaPolla

Bethany LaPolla is an Associate in the firm’s St. Petersburg office.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Bethany J. LaPolla at a glance

Bethany J. LaPolla is an Associate based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (2006) and North Carolina (Inactive) (Inactive) (2009). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of North Carolina at Wilmington (B.A. Psychology, 2002). Active member of The Florida Bar Florida Defense Lawyers Association Clearwater Bar Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bethany LaPolla is an Associate in the firm’s St. Petersburg office
  • She practices in the firm’s First Party/General Trial Practice Group in the areas of insurance defense, including automobile negligence, personal injury litigation, property damage litigation, and insurance fraud
  • Representative Experience •Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., St. Petersburg, FL Associate, December 2022 to Present •Sixth Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office, Clearwater, FL Division Director, December 2019 to December 2022 Assistant Public Defender, July 2009 to December 2019 •Law Office of John Trevena, Largo, FL Associate Attorney, December 2006 to November 2008 •Office of the Hillsborough County State Attorney, 13th Circuit, Tampa FL Assistant State Attorney, September 2006 to December 2006 Certified Legal Intern, May 2006 to September 2006 Legal Secretary, October 2002 to April 2003 •Department of Children and Families, Tampa FL Certified Child Protective Investigator, April 2003 to December 2003

Practice Areas Explained

Bethany J. LaPolla's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bethany J. LaPolla handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Petersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bethany J. LaPolla

Where is Bethany J. LaPolla's law office located?
Bethany J. LaPolla's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bethany J. LaPolla handle?
Bethany J. LaPolla focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Bethany J. LaPolla practiced law?
Bethany J. LaPolla has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Bethany J. LaPolla go to law school?
Bethany J. LaPolla earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Psychology, 2002).
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 2006
B.A. Psychology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2006
North Carolina (Inactive) (Inactive)
Admitted: 2009

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