Atty. Brian C. Porter
Brian Porter focuses his practice on real estate, construction, environmental & toxic tort, business, and other litigation. Brian represents developers, homebuilders, general contractors, subcontractors, and manufacturers in matters involving construction defects, construction liens, bond claims, and contract disputes.
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Brian C. Porter is an Of Counsel based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern (2015). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 2015) and Order of the Coif Member, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society University of Phoenix (M.B.A. University, 2010). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Associated Builders and Contractors Gulf Coast Chapter, NEXGEN Leadership Program, Class of 2026 •Member, J, Clifford Cheatwood American Inn of Court •Barrister, 2025-2026 •Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association •Chair, Professionalism Committee, 2020-2022 •Member, J, and Clifford Cheatwood American Inn of Court •Florida Board of Bar Examiner Reader and Grader of Bar Exams •Volunteer, Salvation Army •Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity •Volunteer, March of Dimes •Volunteer, John Germany Young Readers 'Read to Dream' Initiative. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Porter focuses his practice on real estate, construction, environmental & toxic tort, business, and other litigation
- Brian represents developers, homebuilders, general contractors, subcontractors, and manufacturers in matters involving construction defects, construction liens, bond claims, and contract disputes
- He has defended clients against multimillion-dollar claims involving breach of contract, indemnity, breach of express and implied warranties, building code violations, payment disputes, deceptive and unfair trade practices, and various negligence claims
- Brian has defended and prosecuted construction defect claims in state court, federal court, and in arbitration
- He also represents a variety of public and private clients in other complex litigation
- Prior to joining the firm, Brian served as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary S. Scriven of the U.S
- District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- While clerking with the federal district, Brian managed an assigned docket, drafted proposed orders in civil and criminal cases, advised the judge on legal issues, and assisted the judge in preparation for and at trials and hearings
- Brian attended law school at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and earned membership in the prestigious Order of Coif
- Judicial Clerkships •Hon
- Mary S. Scriven, U.S
- District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2015-2017 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2023-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Dispute Resolution> Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action- Defense- Toxic Tort, 2023-2024 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' 2022-2026 •Commercial Litigation, 2022-2026 •Litigation - Construction, 2022-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
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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.
Brian C. Porter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Brian C. Porter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Brian C. Porter is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian C. Porter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Brian C. Porter is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Florida →
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 Tampa 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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