Atty. John A. Anthony
John is the managing member of Anthony & Partners, LLC., Tampa, Florida's premier bankruptcy and creditors rights firm. Mr.
Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 38+ Years Experience
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About John A. Anthony at a Glance
John A. Anthony is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Anthony & Partners, LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1988). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1987) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John A. Anthony
- John is the managing member of Anthony & Partners, LLC., Tampa, Florida's premier bankruptcy and creditors rights firm
- Mr. Anthony covers the state-wide needs of his clients from Pensacola to Miami, in areas of Chapter 11 reorganizations, complex Chapter 7 liquidations, assignments for the benefit of creditors, loan restructures, state court loan enforcement litigation, and lender liability defense in state and federal courts
- John was previously the decade-long chair of a 22 lawyer creditors rights department based in Tampa, leaving his former 200-plus law firm in early 2009 to join in founding Anthony & Partners, LLC
Practice Areas Explained
John A. Anthony's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Anthony handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Business & Corporate Law in Tampa
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John A. Anthony is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
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.
John A. Anthony is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Florida →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Tampa
John A. Anthony is one of 42,582 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in Tampa
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John A. Anthony is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil Rights in Tampa
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John A. Anthony is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Florida →
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 John A. Anthony
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 John A. Anthony's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John A. Anthony brings 38+ 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 business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights, John A. Anthony 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 John A. Anthony 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 John A. Anthony Handles in Tampa
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