Atty. Scott P. Distasio
As an ethical and trusted personal injury lawyer, Scott Distasio founded Distasio Law Firm in February of 2006, which focuses on all types of personal injury cases. He wanted to open a law firm that represented his belief that all firms should provide ethical and outstanding service to their clients.
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Scott P. Distasio is a Founder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Distasio Law Firm. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Florida (1990). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Florida (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Florida Justice Association American Association for Justice Hillsborough County Bar Association. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- As an ethical and trusted personal injury lawyer, Scott Distasio founded Distasio Law Firm in February of 2006, which focuses on all types of personal injury cases
- He wanted to open a law firm that represented his belief that all firms should provide ethical and outstanding service to their clients
- Scott is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer (an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of Florida lawyers), and has tried cases of all kinds in both state and federal courts: medical malpractice, auto accidents, slip and falls, products liability, and nursing home abuse cases
- In order to be a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, an attorney must pass a trial law proficiency test and have widespread trial experience
- Because of this distinction, Scott is able to call himself an expert trial lawyer
- An “AV” rating is the highest attainable ranking an attorney can achieve for ability and ethics in the practice of law
- It is based on evaluations from other lawyers and judges
- Scott is rated “AV” by prominent national legal publication Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- Additionally, he is a member of “The Million Dollar Advocates Forum.” This is a group of trial lawyers who have won settlements and verdicts of a million dollars or more, and less than 1% of all lawyers are members
- In 1986, Scott received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida
- In 1990, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he had been a member of both the Moot Court and served as Vice Chancellor of the Student Honor Court
- His legal career began in 1990 at a leading Tampa defense firm as an associate, where he defended all types of individuals and corporations accused of causing personal injuries, including doctors, jail medical providers, hospitals, and nursing homes
- In 1998, he became a shareholder of the firm, and remained there until 2000, when he decided to help injured people
- From January of 2000 until February of 2006, Scott helped start a distinguished plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Tampa, where he practiced before starting Distasio Law Firm
- Today, Scott is a Tampa personal injury lawyer who is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Pennsylvania
- He is admitted to the U.S
- District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, as well as the U.S
- Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- He’s also admitted to the U.S
- Supreme Court
- Attorney Scott Distasio is a member of: The American Bar Association, Florida Justice Association, American Association for Justice, and the Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Scott resides in a subdivision of Hillsborough County, Florida
- his law practice, however, covers the entire state of Florida
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Scott P. Distasio's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott P. Distasio handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Scott P. Distasio is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Scott P. Distasio is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
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.
Scott P. Distasio is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Scott P. Distasio is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Scott P. Distasio is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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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