Atty. Patrick A. Burson
Patrick A. Burson is a Shareholder in the firm’s Tampa office.
Construction / Construction Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 31+ Years Experience
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About Patrick A. Burson at a Glance
Patrick A. Burson is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1995) and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Fairmont State College B.S. magna cum laude Fairmont State College B.S. 1991 Phi Gamma Mu Honorary Fairmont State College B.S. Alpha Phi Sigma (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •The Florida Bar •Florida Defense Lawyers Association •Hillsborough County Bar Association: Trial Lawyers section. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick A. Burson
- Patrick A. Burson is a Shareholder in the firm’s Tampa office
- He practices in all types of civil litigation including bad faith avoidance and competing claims, automobile liability, premises liability, professional liability, as well as construction litigation, and family law
- He is a former sports agent with the NFL
- Representative Experience •Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL Shareholder, November 2008 to Present •Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL Attorney, September 1999 to October 2008 •Tew, Zinober, Barnes, Zimmet & Unice Attorney, 1995 to 1999 •United States Attorney’s Office for Southern District of West Virginia Summer Clerk, 1994 •East Liverpool City Law Director’s Office Summer Law Clerk, 1993 •Columbiana County Auditor’s Office Deputy Clerk Tax/Map Office, January 1992 to August 1992 Distinctions •AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell •The Best Lawyers in America, 2013-2014, 2016-2026 •Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2011,2014
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick A. Burson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick A. Burson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Personal Injury in Tampa
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.
Patrick A. Burson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Construction Law in Tampa
Patrick A. Burson is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Tampa
Patrick A. Burson is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in Tampa
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Patrick A. Burson is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance Law in Tampa
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Patrick A. Burson is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Patrick A. Burson
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 Patrick A. Burson's practice in the field of personal injury, construction, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick A. Burson brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and District of Columbia, Patrick A. Burson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, construction, and slip & fall, Patrick A. Burson 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 Patrick A. Burson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick A. Burson Handles in Tampa
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