Atty. Eric C. Thiel
Eric C. Thiel has experience in civil trial practice in admiralty and maritime law including maritime injury and death claims, collisions and allisions, maritime lien claims, vessel foreclosures, salvage, environmental claims, oil pollution claims, warranty claims, first-party insurance claims, vessel construction and repair claims, vessel documentation issues, limitation of liability actions, preparation and drafting of charter parties, and federal and state court litigation.
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Eric C. Thiel is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. (2005). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2005) and United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •The Florida Bar •Hillsborough County Bar Association •The Maritime Law Association of the United States •The Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute: Port Director for the Port of Tampa. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric C. Thiel has experience in civil trial practice in admiralty and maritime law including maritime injury and death claims, collisions and allisions, maritime lien claims, vessel foreclosures, salvage, environmental claims, oil pollution claims, warranty claims, first-party insurance claims, vessel construction and repair claims, vessel documentation issues, limitation of liability actions, preparation and drafting of charter parties, and federal and state court litigation
- Mr. Thiel is Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law with the Florida Bar
- Representative Experience •Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL Shareholder, December 2011 to Present Associate, November 2008 to November 2011 •Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL Associate, August 2005 to October 2008 •U.S
- Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD Seamanship and Navigation Instructor, March 2000 to June 2002 •USS McINERNEY (FFG 8), Mayport, FL Navigation Officer, August 1998 to March 2000 •USS HUE CITY (CG 66), Mayport, FL Missiles and Information Systems Officer, April 1996 to June 1998 Distinctions •AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell •The Best Lawyers in America, 2019-2026 •Florida Rising Star , 2010, 2013-2015 •Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law, The Florida Bar
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Eric C. Thiel's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric C. Thiel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Eric C. Thiel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric C. Thiel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric C. Thiel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Eric C. Thiel is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Eric C. Thiel is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Florida →
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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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