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The Best Lawyers in Tampa

Our 2022 Best Lawyers in Tampa publication features top-ranked legal talent in Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa.

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November 5, 2021 06:00 AM

The 2022 Best Lawyers in Tampa publication includes top-ranked legal talent in The Best Lawyers in America® as well as the second edition listings of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida.

In this issue, we feature powerhouse trial lawyer and three-time Tampa Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" Steve Yerrid. Beyond his courtroom prowess in representing those who have suffered from medical malpractice and personal injury, Steve Yerrid and his firm The Yerrid Law Firm give back to the community through The Yerrid Foundation. The non-profit organization, which is self-funded by Yerrid, has for decades focused on giving back to the Tampa area with charitable donations to help children, patrol officers, the homeless community and pediatric cancer patients to name a few. Steve Yerrid is proud of the work he and his firm do in and out of the courtroom fighting for the people of Tampa.

This issue also features:

  • A spotlight on 2022 Tampa Environmental Law "Lawyer of the Year" George F. Gramling III
  • A look back at three ongoing court cases in the Tampa area
  • Listings of all lawyers from Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

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