Christopher Bonti

Christopher Bonti

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation - Real Estate
Works at
Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP

49 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Christopher Bonti is a partner in the Litigation Department at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP in Tampa, Florida. His practice includes Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Litigation - Real Estate. Chris represents businesses, developers, investors, property owners, contractors, and individuals in complex litigation matters throughout Florida.

Chris handles a broad range of commercial and real estate disputes, including breach of contract claims, business torts, fraud allegations, shareholder and fiduciary duty disputes, commercial foreclosure actions, landlord-tenant litigation, escrow deposit disputes, quiet title actions, and boundary disagreements. He regularly counsels clients involved in litigation related to commercial transactions, property ownership, and business operations.

In his Land Use and Zoning Law practice, Chris assists clients with zoning disputes, development and permitting issues, easement matters, declaratory judgment actions, and conflicts involving commercial and residential projects. He also represents clients in construction-related litigation and disputes arising during various stages of real estate development.

Based in Tampa, Chris works with clients across Florida on matters involving business litigation, real estate litigation, and land use issues. His practice is focused on helping clients address legal disputes efficiently while protecting their business and property interests.

Works at
Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP

49 Best Lawyers awards

Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Wesleyan University
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, The Florida Bar

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Real Estate

Case History

Cases
  • Lease Dispute and Fraud
Won a $2.2 million judgment in a complex lease dispute and fraud case, including a civil theft claim, against multiple defendants in Miami-Dade Circuit Court.
  • Real Estate Development Dispute
Secured a complete defense verdict for a real estate developer in a $1.1 million dispute via summary judgment in Hillsborough County Circuit Court, prevailing on all counts and recovering attorney’s fees.
  • Partnership Dispute
Successfully defended against $1.4 million in breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims, achieving a complete defense verdict and recovering prevailing party attorney’s fees after a full arbitration trial.

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