Atty. Kirk S. Davis
Kirk Davis is the chair of the Healthcare Practice Group, a multidisciplinary team recognized nationally for representing sector participants in regulatory compliance, insurance, and transactional issues. An accomplished litigator, Kirk represents hospitals and health systems in complex regulatory compliance issues and disputes with a focus on medical malpractice and peer review hearings.
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About Kirk S. Davis at a glance
Kirk S. Davis is a medical malpractice, litigation, and health care attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1982) and Stetson University (BS, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kirk Davis is the chair of the Healthcare Practice Group, a multidisciplinary team recognized nationally for representing sector participants in regulatory compliance, insurance, and transactional issues
- An accomplished litigator, Kirk represents hospitals and health systems in complex regulatory compliance issues and disputes with a focus on medical malpractice and peer review hearings
- Kirk has decades of experience in the peer review process and has been involved in all aspects of hearings, from prosecuting physicians to defending medical staff and serving as a hearing officer
- He helps hospitals comply with federal and state laws by recommending peer review best practices and procedures
- In addition to his work on medical malpractice matters, Kirk handles disputes between physicians in private practices and effectively resolves contentious medical practice dissolution through alternative dispute resolution
- Kirk has served as an arbitrator in various healthcare-related matters and is a sought after speaker on health law topics
- He is Board Certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar and recognized by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in healthcare
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Kirk S. Davis's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kirk S. Davis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Kirk S. Davis is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kirk S. Davis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Kirk S. Davis is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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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