Charles A. Samarkos

Experience 

Charles joined the firm after graduating law school in 1989. He is a board certified civil trial attorney and handles a wide variety of civil litigation cases. His experience includes cases involving businesses disputes, trust and estate litigation, construction defect litigation, and litigation involving non-competition agreements and other restrictive covenants.

Distinctions & Memberships 

• Admitted to The Florida Bar – 1989
• Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law (1996 – present)
• The Best Lawyers in America© since 2010, in the fields of Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Trusts and Estates
• The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Litigation – Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year”
• Florida Hospital North Pinellas – Helen Ellis Memorial Foundation (Director 2011 – present, currently Co-Chairman)
• UPARC (Director 1999 – present; past President 10/2004 – 10/2006)
• Tarpon Springs High School Advisory Counsel (2007 – present; chair 2008 – present)
• St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Inc. (Director 2009 – 2010)

• Barney Masterson Inn of Court Award 2022

Education 

• University of South Florida B.A., Accounting – 1986
• Stetson University J.D., cum laude – 1989
• ABA National Mock Trial Competition – 1^st Place 1989

When He’s Not Working Hard for Clients 

Charles stays active in sports and outdoor activities, as well as boating and traveling with his family.