Atty. Gus Michael Centrone
Gus Centrone has been practicing law since 2006. He started his career defending high-profile, white-collar criminal defendants, such as corporate executives, judges, and sports figures, typically in federal court.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 20+ Years Experience
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About Gus Michael Centrone at a Glance
Gus Michael Centrone is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Gus M. Centrone, P.A.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Florida (2006). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of South Florida (B.A. Political, 2003). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gus Michael Centrone
- Gus Centrone has been practicing law since 2006
- He started his career defending high-profile, white-collar criminal defendants, such as corporate executives, judges, and sports figures, typically in federal court
- His work also involved representation of corporations, including government contractors, HMOs, and local restaurants, in internal investigations and litigation
- Centrone has defended people accused of a variety of crimes in both state and federal courts
- Those crimes range from felony drug possession/trafficking, mortgage fraud, credit card fraud, sex crimes, battery, and attempted murder
- In 2009, Centrone also began representing individuals and businesses in the area of consumer protection law, primarily representing individuals and Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees appointed by the U.S
- Department of Justice
- Those matters involved alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Credit Repair Organizations Act, and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act
- Centrone has appeared in a variety of the nation's courts, both trial and appellate, at both the state and federal level
- He has also litigated class actions and multidistrict litigation
- A Tampa native, Centrone is a graduate of Washington & Lee University School of Law, and has authored articles on federal sentencing and other topics
Practice Areas Explained
Gus Michael Centrone's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gus Michael Centrone handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Criminal Defense in Tampa
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Tampa
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Tampa
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil Litigation in Tampa
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer Protection 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 Gus Michael Centrone
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 Gus Michael Centrone's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gus Michael Centrone brings 20+ 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 criminal defense, business, and bankruptcy, Gus Michael Centrone 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 Gus Michael Centrone 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 Gus Michael Centrone Handles in Tampa
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