Atty. Mark E. Hungate
Mark E. Hungate defends workers’ compensation and “Coverage B” employers’ liability claims.
Workers Compensation Attorney · Serving St. Petersburg, FL · 50+ Years Experience
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About Mark E. Hungate at a Glance
Mark E. Hungate is a Shareholder based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Florida Suprem (1976). Educated at DePauw University (B.A., 1973) and Stetson University College of Law J.D. with honors Stetson University College of Law J.D. 1976 Stetson Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) •The Florida Bar: Workers' Compensation Section. Serves clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark E. Hungate
- Mark E. Hungate defends workers’ compensation and “Coverage B” employers’ liability claims
- Representative Experience •Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., St. Petersburg Shareholder, November 2008 to Present •Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A
- Attorney, June 1975 to October 2008 Distinctions •AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell •The Best Lawyers in America, 2021, 2024-2026 •Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law, The Florida Bar •Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2005
- ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members •Florida Super Lawyers , 2006-2007, 2009-2015 •Leading American Attorneys, Workers’ Compensation, Florida, 1997
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Hungate handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Petersburg.
Workers Compensation in St. Petersburg
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg 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.
St. Petersburg Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Petersburg-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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Why Clients in St. Petersburg Choose Mark E. Hungate
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 Mark E. Hungate's practice in the field of workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark E. Hungate brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Workers Comp Practice
Concentrating on workers comp means Mark E. Hungate's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in St. Petersburg
A St. Petersburg-based practice means Mark E. Hungate 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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