Atty. Brian Rubenstein
Brian David Rubenstein is a Partner in the firm's Tampa office. A civil trial attorney at Cole, Scott & Kissane since 2007, he leads the Labor and Employment practice group in the firm’s Tampa office of more than 20 legal professionals.
Civil Rights Law & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 21+ Years Experience
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About Brian Rubenstein at a Glance
Brian Rubenstein is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, slip & fall, and hoa. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Fl (2005). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Dayton B.A. cum laude (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar Association. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Rubenstein
- Brian David Rubenstein is a Partner in the firm's Tampa office
- A civil trial attorney at Cole, Scott & Kissane since 2007, he leads the Labor and Employment practice group in the firm’s Tampa office of more than 20 legal professionals
- Mr. Rubenstein has a great deal of experience trying cases involving a variety of areas of civil law
- His litigation practice focuses on premises liability claims, negligent security claims, automobile negligence claims, trucking and bus accident claims, wrongful death claims, sexual assault and battery claims, products liability claims and infectious disease claims including Legionnaire’s Disease
- Mr. Rubenstein also defends employers against employment and labor law claims, from administrative proceedings through trial, including claims involving discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, wage and hour, civil rights, breach of contract, negligent retention, negligent hiring, sexual harassment, non-compete agreements, trade secrets and intellectual property, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and class actions
- Mr. Rubenstein’s litigation experience also includes the defense of claims against insurance brokers and agents, legal malpractice, accountants, claims under unfair debt collection statutes, under both federal and Florida state law, including numerous class actions, as well as claims involving housing discrimination and fair housing statutes, condominium associations, professional liability, directors and officers, Errors and Omissions, ERISA, commercial litigation, asbestos, products liability and nursing homes
- Mr. Rubenstein has extensive experience in education law, representing many preschools, K-12 schools, and colleges and universities throughout the state of Florida
- Newsroom News •Jury Assigns Majority Fault to Plaintiff, Delivering Complete Defense Verdict in Pinellas County Industrial Freezer Case Recent Successful Trial, 2.27.2026
Practice Areas Explained
Brian Rubenstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Rubenstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Personal Injury in Tampa
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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Employment Law in Tampa
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Brian Rubenstein is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business & Corporate Law in Tampa
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian Rubenstein is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Tampa
Brian Rubenstein is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
HOA & Condominium Law in Tampa
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 venue, 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose Brian Rubenstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Rubenstein's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, slip & fall, and hoa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Rubenstein brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Brian Rubenstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Brian Rubenstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian Rubenstein Handles in Tampa
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