Octavio Gomez | Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer
Octavio Gomez
Bankruptcy & Debt, Consumer Protection, Accident & Injury
http://www.theconsumerlawyers.com
- Law Office: The Consumer Lawyers
- Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D. 2000
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 23 years
844-855-9000
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introduction
Originally from Colombia, South America, Mr. Gomez moved to the United States as a child. He was raised in in Fort Lauderdale, FL and attended Florida State University for his undergraduate studies. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, he went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at the Florida State University College of Law. While attending law school, Mr. Gomez served as an intern with the Agency for Health Care Administration.
After graduating law school, Mr. Gomez began working as a state prosecutor at the State Attorney’s office in Tampa, Florida. As a prosecuting attorney, he handled a multitude of felony cases, including habitual felony offender, 10-20-Life cases, grand theft, and trafficking cases. Mr. Gomez moved on from the State Attorney’s office in 2003 to become a named partner with Taracks, Gomez & Rickman, practicing primarily in the area of criminal defense and personal injury. During his tenure at the firm, he handled high profile cases including 1st-degree murder, vehicular homicide, complex mortgage fraud, extradition and tax fraud. Mr. Gomez has also handled civil and administrative cases involving the Federal Trade Commission, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Internal Revenue Service.
Mr. Gomez’s became the National Head of the Consumer Protection at Morgan & Morgan and focuses primarily on Federal Litigation, on the FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, and other consumer issues. He uses this extensive knowledge and experience in the courtroom, all to the benefit of his clients. Mr. Gomez has developed an invaluable understanding of the discovery phase and trial preparation. He has represented high profile cases in both Federal and State Court. Mr. Gomez has been involved in some of the largest individual settlement agreements in FCRA and TCPA cases around the nation. He has a deep understanding of the policies and procedures employed by most banks and debt collectors and has mastered credit reporting as instituted by Congress in relation to the FCRA.
Mr. Gomez is a member of the Florida Bar, the Georgia Bar, The Pennsylvania Bar and numerous Federal Courts throughout the Country. He is fluent in Spanish and has served as lead attorney in more than 60 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, in both Federal and State Courts. With over 20 years of legal experience, he handles cases with strategic aggressiveness to maximize case results.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Attorney | The Consumer Lawyers | Present |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Florida State University College of Law | J.D. | Law School | 2000 |
Florida State University | B.S. | Political Science | 1997 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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Pennsylvania | 2018 |
Colorado | 2015 |
Georgia | 2015 |
Florida | 2000 |
Associations
- Member of the State Bar of Florida
Member of the State Bar of Georgia
Member of the State Bar of Pennsylvania
Member of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Member of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Member of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Member of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Member of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Member of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Member of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Member of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Member of National Association of Consumer Advocates
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Office Hours
Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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(2000) Licensed as Attorney in Florida. Verified with State Bar of Florida. | November 10, 2022 |
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Service Type: Private
Language: Spanish
Update Date: 2022-09-28
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