Drew Ben Hudgins, Esquire, has successfully represented injured people throughout Florida since 1982. Mr. Hudgins was born and grew up in Tampa, Florida, where he attended Gorrie Elementary, Wilson Junior High School and Jesuit High School. In 1978, he received his B.A. from Auburn University, and went on to attain his J.D. from Walter F. George School of Law Mercer University in 1981. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and Colorado. In 1971, the Boy Scouts of America certified Mr. Hudgins as an Eagle Scout and he served as a Cub Master of Cub Pack 22 from 2008 to 2010 in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Hudgins served as Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 22 Tampa Florida from 2012-2018. In 1986, the Florida Trial Lawyers Association (currently known as the Florida Justice Association) accepted Mr. Hudgins into the President’s Club. He was also honored to receive his Certificate of Achievement from the Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute in 2002. The American Trial Lawyers Association (currently known as American Justice Association) has designated Mr. Hudgins an Advocate and Fellow in the National College of Advocacy. The Hudgins Law Firm has been located in beautiful downtown Zephyrhills, Florida, since 1985.

At Maranatha Law, personal injury representation isn’t just about legal results. It’s about restoring what’s been taken from you. We serve individuals and families across Florida who are hurting, overwhelmed, and looking for someone who will truly fight for them. Led by founding attorney Tim Shanahan, Maranatha Law combines a unique blend of sharp legal strategy and deep personal compassion. Tim is a husband, father of four, and a servant-leader who approaches every case with a fierce sense of purpose. He understands what it means to carry burdens and is committed to helping clients rise above life’s hardest moments. When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a lawyer. You’re partnering with someone who genuinely cares about your future and will fight for what’s right, no matter the odds. We believe in doing the right thing, even when no one’s watching. Tim Shanahan has trained under some of the country’s most successful personal injury attorneys and has been representing clients across Florida since 2015. A graduate of Stetson University College of Law, Tim brings both deep legal knowledge and a hands-on, client-centered approach to every case. Our firm investigates thoroughly, negotiates fearlessly, and isn’t afraid to go to trial when necessary. Whether your injuries are minor or life-altering, we pursue every avenue for maximum compensation because anything less is a loss. While we’re not the biggest firm in Florida, we take pride in delivering results that rival firms with ten times our budget. Our clients matter to us, and that shows in our work.

Thomas Grajek is a Lakeland criminal defense attorney at Grajek Trial Attorney at Law. We offer aggressive representation for various criminal defense cases in Florida. We handle misdemeanors, felonies, traffic violations, juvenile offenses, and more. With offices in Lakeland and Tampa, we are committed to protecting the rights of those accused of crimes throughout the Tampa Bay area.

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I have successfully handled cases throughout Central Florida, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties and I know both sides of the conflict. After graduating from law school with honors from Mercer University in 1993, my first job was with a firm that handled lawsuits on behalf of insurers. I was mentored in and taught the strategies and tactics of the defense. As I gained that experience, I came to realize that I was on the wrong side of the struggle. I made the most rewarding move of my career when I joined the Plaintiff’s bar and began helping victims in their fight to recover from their losses. While I have never looked back, I believe that the knowledge I gained representing my now adversary, gives me valuable insight and perspective in overcoming the obstacles and roadblocks the insurance lawyers raise. If you hire me I will bring that knowledge and experience to bear in your case. I promise to handle your case professionally and work diligently to obtain the justice you deserve.

Mr. Cruz Carino achieved his Doctor of Jurisprudence, from Stetson University College of Law. Before that, he received his Bachelor of Arts, finishing in the top ten percent of his class, from The University of Florida. He served as a Certified State Intern in the State’s Attorney’s Office, where he tried more than ten cases, and was also privileged to serve as a Federal Judicial Intern to the Honorable District Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich, of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Upon graduation, Mr. Cruz worked as a Judicial Staff Attorney for four years in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. From there, he served as a Senior Assistant Attorney General from 2001-2012, handling criminal appeals and collateral petitions on behalf of the State of Florida. Mr. Cruz has argued before the Second District Court of Appeal, the Fifth District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. He is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts, and is also admitted to practice in the Middle District of Florida. He is fluent in Spanish, and has taught as an adjunct professor at Saint Petersburg College. He currently heads the Appellate Section of The Pendas Law Firm and is the (interim) Managing Attorney for the Tampa office. He oversees all appellate matters and provides litigation support to attorneys throughout the firm. Additionally, he handles his own litigation case load. His practice focuses on general civil litigation, appeals and trial support. Mr. Cruz guides all appeals from the filing of a notice of appeal through the filing of a motion to recall mandate.

In his current role, Mr. McCabe strives to hold insurance companies, large corporations and their insured accountable for his clients who were carelessly or intentionally hurt by negligence and are still suffering while waiting on their insurance companies. He works tirelessly to protect people from corporate greed and desires the full recovery for his clients.

Stephen Bernhardt has been an attorney since he was 25 years old. Now, nearly a decade later, Bernhardt has extensive trial experience in both criminal and civil law. He began his legal career as a prosecutor, first handling misdemeanor offenses such as DUI, Battery, Possession of Controlled Substance, Violation of Injunction and many others. Bernhardt was quickly moved to a felony division and become the State Attorney’s Office’s representative for the county’s Drug Court Program. In this role, Bernhardt learned many techniques to help individuals overcome addictions as well as the differences between the many rehabilitation establishments throughout Florida. Prior to leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Bernhardt was the lead prosecutor in his division. Bernhardt conducted several jury trials that ended in convictions and sentences of more than thirty years, including a mandatory life in prison sentence. After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Bernhardt began practicing civil law for one of the largest creditors’ rights firms in the United States. Bernhardt quickly became the lead litigating attorney for the firm’s Florida office and handled countless civil hearings and trials before leaving to start Bernhardt Law, PLLC. Bernhardt Law focuses on the practice areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Debt Defense. Using the knowledge gained throughout the years, Bernhardt Law is dedicated to making sure each client’s specific situation is handled with the utmost professionalism, attention to detail, and integrity.

An aggressive litigator, Karina Perez Ilić has diverse expertise in civil litigation including catastrophic workplace accidents, contracts, commercial disputes, premises liability, and Tampa motor vehicle accidents. She is not afraid to be a fierce advocate for clients who have been wronged or injured. A Florida native, she ventured to New Orleans to receive her bachelor’s degree in business law with a minor in French language at Tulane University. She continued her legal education in New Orleans, graduating from Loyola University in 2010 cum laude. Attorney Karina Perez Ilić is a member of the Florida State Bar and is admitted to practice in both the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Southern District. She is also a Certified Continuing Education Instructor in the State of Florida. As Managing Attorney at our firm, she is devoted to providing our clients with superior service to ensure that each of their unique needs have been met and that they have achieved the highest compensation possible. Se habla español.

A founding partner of Kogan & DiSalvo and a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Darryl B. Kogan has extensive experience as a personal injury and accident attorney. Our law firm was established in 1994 and provides high-quality legal services to people in and around Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Boynton Beach. The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to attorneys who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1 percent of all US attorneys belong to the Forum. Martindale-Hubbell is an independent, highly regarded lawyer profiling company, which uses peer reviews to rate its members. Martindale-Hubbell has given Mr. Kogan an AV rating – the highest awarded for legal ability and ethics. Mr. Kogan obtained his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1983. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 1979 from the University of Denver and his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1977 from Florida Atlantic University.