Atty. David W. McCreadie

Atty. David W. McCreadie

Speaker: Punitive Damages Under U.S. Maritime Law, International Group of P&I Clubs, Personal Injury Subcommittee (London, UK 2009); Maritime Recreational Vessels (Cruise, Gaming and Diving) (seaman status), Twenty-First Annual New Orleans Fall Maritime Law Seminar (New Orleans, Louisiana 2003); (Update on the Eleventh, Sixth and Eighth Circuits), Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Seminar (Mobile, Alabama 2002); Maintenance, Cure and Unearned Wages, Jones Act Negligence, Unseaworthiness and 905(b) Claims, TECO Transport Corp Seminar (Tampa, Florida 1997); Panel Member: Maritime Punitive Dam

Tampa Tampa 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David W. McCreadie at a glance

David W. McCreadie is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Lau, Lane, Pieper, Conley & McCreadie, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and (1994). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Hillsborough County Bar. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Speaker

  • Punitive Damages Under U.S
  • Maritime Law, International Group of P&I Clubs, Personal Injury Subcommittee (London, UK 2009)
  • Maritime Recreational Vessels (Cruise, Gaming and Diving) (seaman status), Twenty-First Annual New Orleans Fall Maritime Law Seminar (New Orleans, Louisiana 2003)
  • (Update on the Eleventh, Sixth and Eighth Circuits), Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Seminar (Mobile, Alabama 2002)
  • Maintenance, Cure and Unearned Wages, Jones Act Negligence, Unseaworthiness and 905(b) Claims, TECO Transport Corp Seminar (Tampa, Florida 1997)

Panel Member

Maritime Punitive Damages, Tulane Admiralty Law Institute (New Orleans, LA 2009);

Co-Author

  • Maritime Liens, Law and Practice, The Florida Bar CLE Manual (2004)
  • Cruise Ship Passenger Claims and Defenses, Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce (1990)

Visiting Professor

Seaman Status, University of Florida School of Law (Gainesville, Florida 2001)

Practice Areas Explained

David W. McCreadie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W. McCreadie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

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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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Product Liability

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

David W. McCreadie is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David W. McCreadie

Where is David W. McCreadie's law office located?
David W. McCreadie's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Lau, Lane, Pieper, Conley & McCreadie, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David W. McCreadie handle?
David W. McCreadie focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David W. McCreadie practiced law?
David W. McCreadie has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David W. McCreadie go to law school?
David W. McCreadie earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David W. McCreadie for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David W. McCreadie received?
David W. McCreadie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and
Admitted: 1994

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