Atty. Roger W Plata

Atty. Roger W Plata

Mr. Roger W Plata is a lawyer practicing social security, workers compensation, public interest law and 2 other areas of law.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Roger W Plata at a glance

Roger W Plata is a Member based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Roger W. Plata, P.A.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on workers comp, ssd, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Florida (1976), District of Columbia (1976), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1980). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1975) and University of Delaware (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of St and Petersburg Bar Association (Florida Executive Committee, 1998-2000 Chair, Social Security Committee, 2000-2003) The Florida Bar (Workers Compensation and Public Law Section) District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Roger W Plata is a lawyer practicing social security, workers compensation, public interest law and 2 other areas of law
  • Roger received a B.S. degree from University of Delaware in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Roger practices at Roger W. Plata, P.A. in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Roger W Plata's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roger W Plata handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Roger W Plata is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Roger W Plata is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Florida →

Securities Law

Roger W Plata is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Florida →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Roger W Plata is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roger W Plata

Where is Roger W Plata's law office located?
Roger W Plata's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Roger W. Plata, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roger W Plata handle?
Roger W Plata focuses on workers comp, ssd, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Roger W Plata practiced law?
Roger W Plata has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Roger W Plata go to law school?
Roger W Plata earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact Roger W Plata for a consultation?
You can contact Roger W Plata directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Roger W Plata received?
Roger W Plata's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1975
B.S.
University of Delaware
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1980

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