Atty. Patrick J. McNamara
Patrick J. McNamara is the Managing Shareholder of de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.
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Patrick J. McNamara is a Managing Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P.A.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1989). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Florida (B.A. Political, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick J. McNamara is the Managing Shareholder of de la Parte, Gilbert, McNamara & Caldevilla, P. A. Pat joined the firm after receiving his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Florida in 1987
- Pat practices in the fields of construction law, commercial, civil, and personal injury litigation, health law, and appeals
- Pat was named as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2013 through 2023, as one of Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” in 2012 and 2014 through 2022, and was selected as a Best Lawyer in Personal Injury Litigation for 2017, and in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation-Construction, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for 2018-2022
- He is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and has served as counsel in matters receiving national attention
- He has negotiated and drafted numerous construction, architectural and engineering contracts for some of the state’s largest construction projects
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award for Administrative Law, 1986
- Leadership Tampa, 1998
- Tampa Connection, Class of 1993
- Teaching Assistant, Civil Procedure II, 1986-1987
- Class Representative, Alumni Council, University of Florida College of Law, 1992-2003
- Prevent Blindness Florida
- Member, Board of Governors, 1994—, Secretary, 1997-1998, Vice Chair, 1999-2000, 2011—
- Chairman, 2001-2002, 2004-2005
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Patrick J. McNamara's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. McNamara handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 J. McNamara is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick J. McNamara is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Patrick J. McNamara is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Patrick J. McNamara 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.
Patrick J. McNamara 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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