Atty. D. Keith Thomas
D. Keith Thomas is a trial lawyer with Yanchuck, Berman, Wadley, Zervos & Thomas, PA , who brings over twenty-four years of civil trial practice to the firm in cases involving significant injury or death suffered as the result of negligence of another.
Bodily Injury Defense & More Attorney · Serving Coral Gables, FL · 37+ Years Experience
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About D. Keith Thomas at a Glance
D. Keith Thomas is an Attorney based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Rembold Hirschman. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in US District Court, Middle District of Florida (1989) and US District Court, Southern District of Florida (1995). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1989) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.M.E., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Clearwater (Past Officer, Young Lawyers Division, 1989-1993) and St and Petersburg Bar Associations The Florida Bar Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Barney Masterson Inns of Court. Serves clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About D. Keith Thomas
- D. Keith Thomas is a trial lawyer with Yanchuck, Berman, Wadley, Zervos & Thomas, PA , who brings over twenty-four years of civil trial practice to the firm in cases involving significant injury or death suffered as the result of negligence of another
- Recently, Mr. Thomas was elected by his peers to join a distinguished group of attorneys as one of Florida’s Legal Elite in Florida Trend Magazine
- Mr. Thomas focuses his effort on areas of practice including auto collisions, products liability, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, negligent security, nursing home negligence, and medical malpractice
- Mr. Thomas began his working career as a civilian research and development engineer for the U.S
- Navy and U.S
- Department of Defense
- He worked on the design and development of airborne mine countermeasures at several of the U.S
- Navy’s laboratories, including field operations and tests on-board ship and helicopter
- As such, he has a detailed knowledge and understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing, as well as physics and biomechanics
- Given Mr. Thomas’s unique background and technical education, Mr. Thomas is remarkably positioned to evaluate and handle cases involving defective products and accident reconstruction in a comprehensible manner
- His engineering background and understanding of the complex geometries and forces at play in trucking collisions and product manufacturing gives Mr. Thomas the ability to analyze, evaluate and prosecute complex cases, as well as work with our experts to maximize potential recoveries for the clients we represent
- Mr. Thomas earned his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and worked for the Department of Defense before attending and graduating with Honors from the University of Florida College of Law
- Initially, Mr. Thomas defended insurance carriers and their insureds in a wide array of injury and death cases
- However, 15 years ago, Keith re-focused and committed his practice to the exclusive representation of victims and their families in catastrophic injury and death cases
- Mr. Thomas’s defense background gives an inside perspective on how these cases are perceived and handled by insurance carriers and large corporations whose defective product or negligence has resulted in devastating losses to individuals and their families It is estimated that fewer than seven percent of all practicing attorneys have engineering, science or math undergraduate degrees, and most of those lawyers practice in the areas of patent and intellectual property law
- Having a trial lawyer who is also an engineer, as well as a former insurance defense lawyer, on our Trial Team gives Yanchuck, Berman, Wadley, Zervos & Thomas a different and additional perspective in personal injury litigation, resulting in a tremendous advantage to our clients
Practice Areas Explained
D. Keith Thomas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Keith Thomas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Coral Gables.
Personal Injury in Coral Gables
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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Construction Law in Coral Gables
D. Keith Thomas is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Coral Gables
D. Keith Thomas is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Coral Gables
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 Coral Gables 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.
Coral Gables Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Coral Gables-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 Coral Gables Choose D. Keith Thomas
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 D. Keith Thomas's practice in the field of personal injury, construction, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
D. Keith Thomas brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in US District Court, Middle District of Florida and US District Court, Southern District of Florida, D. Keith Thomas can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, construction, and slip & fall, D. Keith Thomas can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Coral Gables
A Coral Gables-based practice means D. Keith Thomas 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 D. Keith Thomas Handles in Coral Gables
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