Atty. David M. Caldevilla
David M. Caldevilla adds significant appellate experience to de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A., having served as lead appellate counsel in a wide range of cases.
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David M. Caldevilla is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1993). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1986) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- David M. Caldevilla adds significant appellate experience to de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A., having served as lead appellate counsel in a wide range of cases
- Prior to joining the firm, he served as Staff Attorney to Judge Jack R. Schoonover at the Florida Second District Court of Appeal
- He also served as General Counsel to the Municipal Gas Authority of Florida, and has served as special counsel to Sumter County in eminent domain matters, and as hearing officer in utility franchise cases in Hillsborough County
- Since 1997, he has been a Board Certified Appellate Lawyer, and “AV” rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- Dave is listed in “Best Lawyers” in Appellate Practice in 2013 through 2022, in Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” in 2008, and 2010 through 2022, and in Tampa Bay Magazine’s “Top 50” Tampa Bay Area lawyers in 2013 and 2016
- He is also listed as a Florida Super Lawyer in Appellate Practice in 2008 through 2023, as well as a Top 100 Florida Super Lawyer in 2016, 2017, and 2019 through 2022, and Top 50 Tampa Bay Super Lawyer in 2013, 2015 through 2019, 2021, and 2022, as well as Tampa Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” list in 2021
Recipient
- Alumni Medal of Merit Award for Microeconomics for Lawyers, Florida State University, College of Law, 1986
- "Chair Service Award" for Outstanding Service to the City, County, and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2008
- Judicial Aide for the Honorable Jack R. Schoonover, Judge, Florida Second District Court of Appeal, 1987-1989
- Judicial Nominating Commission for Second District Court of Appeal, Member (2004—)
- Vice-Chair (2007- 2008)
- Chair (2008-2009)
- Appointed by Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners as Hearing Examiner for Utility Franchise and Rates cases, 2005—
- Board Certified Appellate Practice Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, 1997—
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
David M. Caldevilla is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 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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