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Experienced and Diverse Civil Litigation Team

The Civil Litigation Practice at Johnson Pope is comprised of a diverse team of seasoned attorneys focused on achieving successful outcomes without extraordinary cost. Our litigation team represents a broad spectrum of clients, including small to middle market companies, individuals, local and regional banks, real estate developers, non-profits and medical practice groups. We approach cases from the client’s perspective, working to formulate litigation strategies that best protect and advance each client’s present and future objectives.

Litigating a Full Range of Civil Cases

With over 25 attorneys, our litigation team has the depth of experience necessary to defend and prosecute a full range of significant civil matters, including:

  • Appeals
  • Banking/Foreclosure
  • Business and Commercial Litigation
  • Business Torts
  • Class Action
  • Commercial Landlord/Tenant
  • Complex Civil Litigation
  • Construction
  • Corporate
  • Creditor Rights/Collections
  • Employment Litigation
  • Estate/Trust
  • False Claims Litigation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Non-Compete/Restrictive Covenant/Trade Secret
  • Personal Injury
  • Probate and Trust
  • Real Estate
  • Securities Arbitration and Litigation
  • Shareholder/Partner Dispute

Our firm is proud of the strong reputation we have built as trial lawyers in state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings. Our attorneys do not shy away from controversial or “unpopular” cases. We are also conscious of litigation expenses and staff matters as efficiently as possible to achieve success for our clients. If there is one distinguishing characteristic of our litigation approach, it is an emphasis on analyzing the dispute at inception with our client’s objectives in mind to map out a case strategy that is specific and unique rather than employing a “one size fits all” litigation model.

In many situations, our team is able to reach an optimal resolution using alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation. Yet, our team always assumes that the case will go to trial. Thus, when a favorable outcome proves to be unattainable in mediation, we are fully prepared to vigorously advocate for our clients’ rights and interests in state and federal court or before arbitrators.

Meet the Team

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Mary E. Bell
Mary E. Bell

Mary E. Bell

Associate, Tampa Phone Number: 8132252500 ext. 2845
Phone Number
8132252500 ext. 2845
Office Location
Tampa
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Brandon D. Bellew
Brandon D. Bellew

Brandon D. Bellew

Partner, Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818
Phone Number
(727) 461-1818
Office Location
Clearwater
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Mark Bentley
Mark Bentley

Mark Bentley

Partner , Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500
Phone Number
(813) 225-2500
Office Location
Tampa
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Chris Bonti
Chris Bonti

Chris Bonti

Partner , Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500 ext. 2385
Office Location
Tampa
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Charles A. Buford
Charles A. Buford

Charles A. Buford

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818 ext. 1035
Office Location
Clearwater
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Guy M. Burns
Guy M. Burns

Guy M. Burns

Partner / Trial Lawyer, Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500
Phone Number
(813) 225-2500
Office Location
Tampa
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Joshua T. Chilson
Joshua T. Chilson

Joshua T. Chilson

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 220-5649
Phone Number
(727) 220-5649
Office Location
Clearwater
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Jonathan S. Coleman
Jonathan S. Coleman

Jonathan S. Coleman

Senior Counsel, St. Petersburg Phone Number: 727-800-5980
Phone Number
727-800-5980
Office Location
St. Petersburg
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Elizabeth J. Daniels
Elizabeth J. Daniels

Elizabeth J. Daniels

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818 ext. 1060
Office Location
Clearwater
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Lawrence J. “Larry” Dougherty
Lawrence J. “Larry” Dougherty

Lawrence J. “Larry” Dougherty

Partner, Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500
Phone Number
(813) 225-2500
Office Location
Tampa
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Daniel J. Fleming
Daniel J. Fleming

Daniel J. Fleming

Partner , Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500
Phone Number
(813) 225-2500
Office Location
Tampa
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Colleen M. Flynn
Colleen M. Flynn

Colleen M. Flynn

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818 ext. 1070
Office Location
Clearwater
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Alberto “Al” F. Gomez, Jr.
Alberto “Al” F. Gomez, Jr.

Alberto “Al” F. Gomez, Jr.

Partner , Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500 ext. 2020
Office Location
Tampa
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Ryan C. Griffin
Ryan C. Griffin

Ryan C. Griffin

Partner , St. Petersburg Phone Number: (727) 999-9900 ext. 3040
Office Location
St. Petersburg
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Marion Hale
Marion Hale

Marion Hale

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818 ext. 1100
Office Location
Clearwater
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Scott C. Ilgenfritz
Scott C. Ilgenfritz

Scott C. Ilgenfritz

Partner , Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500 ext. 2045
Office Location
Tampa
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Frank R. Jakes
Frank R. Jakes

Frank R. Jakes

Partner , Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500 ext. 2050
Office Location
Tampa
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Caitlein J. Jammo
Caitlein J. Jammo

Caitlein J. Jammo

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818 ext. 1115
Office Location
Clearwater
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Matthew James Kochinski
Matthew James Kochinski

Matthew James Kochinski

Associate, Tampa Phone Number: (813) 510-6355
Phone Number
(813) 510-6355
Office Location
Tampa
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Sharon E. Krick
Sharon E. Krick

Sharon E. Krick

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818 ext. 1130
Office Location
Clearwater
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Melissa Kwitko
Melissa Kwitko

Melissa Kwitko

Associate, Tampa Phone Number: (813)-489-9540
Phone Number
(813)-489-9540
Office Location
Tampa
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Angelina Lim
Angelina Lim

Angelina Lim

Attorney, Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500 ext. 2060
Office Location
Tampa
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Karen E. Maller
Karen E. Maller

Karen E. Maller

Partner , St. Petersburg Phone Number: (727) 999-9900
Phone Number
(727) 999-9900
Office Location
St. Petersburg
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Alyssa A. Marill
Alyssa A. Marill

Alyssa A. Marill

Associate, Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500 ext. 2835
Office Location
Tampa
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William F. McFetridge, IV
William F. McFetridge, IV

William F. McFetridge, IV

Partner, Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500
Phone Number
(813) 225-2500
Office Location
Tampa
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Zachary D. Messa
Zachary D. Messa

Zachary D. Messa

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818 ext. 1170
Office Location
Clearwater
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Robert V. Potter, Jr.
Robert V. Potter, Jr.

Robert V. Potter, Jr.

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818 ext. 1185
Office Location
Clearwater
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Caitlin M. Powell
Caitlin M. Powell

Caitlin M. Powell

Attorney , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818
Phone Number
(727) 461-1818
Office Location
Clearwater
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Steven C. Pratico
Steven C. Pratico

Steven C. Pratico

Partner, Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500
Phone Number
(813) 225-2500
Office Location
Tampa
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Darryl R. Richards
Darryl R. Richards

Darryl R. Richards

Managing Partner , Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500 ext. 2075
Office Location
Tampa
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Charles A. Samarkos
Charles A. Samarkos

Charles A. Samarkos

Partner , Clearwater Phone Number: (727) 461-1818 ext. 1215
Office Location
Clearwater
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David M. Stupich
David M. Stupich

David M. Stupich

Partner, St. Petersburg Phone Number: (727) 999-9900
Phone Number
(727) 999-9900
Office Location
St. Petersburg
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Kevin Tragesser
Kevin Tragesser

Kevin Tragesser

Partner, Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500
Phone Number
(813) 225-2500
Office Location
Tampa
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Gary Ragnar von Stange
Gary Ragnar von Stange

Gary Ragnar von Stange

Partner, St. Petersburg Phone Number: (727) 999-9900
Phone Number
(727) 999-9900
Office Location
St. Petersburg
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Joseph J. Weissman
Joseph  J. Weissman

Joseph J. Weissman

Partner , Tampa Phone Number: (813) 225-2500 ext. 2095
Office Location
Tampa
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