Atty. Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt

Atty. Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt

Tom Hunt represents business owners in connection with all aspects of the purchase, sale, development, leasing and financing of real property. Tom’s experience spans from representing a publically-traded company in connection with a series of sale-leaseback transactions totaling nearly one billion dollars, to an individual purchasing a vacant parcel for recreational purposes, and almost everything in between.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt at a glance

Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt is a real estate attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar and Florida, Hillsborough County. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2005) and University of Florida (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Tom Hunt represents business owners in connection with all aspects of the purchase, sale, development, leasing and financing of real property
  • Tom’s experience spans from representing a publically-traded company in connection with a series of sale-leaseback transactions totaling nearly one billion dollars, to an individual purchasing a vacant parcel for recreational purposes, and almost everything in between
  • Tom devotes a large portion of his practice to assisting property owners and tenants in connection with office, medical, restaurant and retail leasing
  • Additionally, Tom is very familiar with all aspects of title insurance.Tom was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 in Real Estate Law
  • He has been recognized in the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list consecutively since 2013.Tom was born in Inverness, Florida, and enjoys Florida history and camping and hiking with his family

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt

Where is Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt's law office located?
Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt handle?
Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt go to law school?
Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A.); (M.A.).
How can I contact Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt received?
Thomas J. "Tom" Hunt's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 2005
B.A.
University of Florida
- In Progress
M.A.
University of Florida
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
Florida, Hillsborough County

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