Kelly Barcia Nuñez
About Kelly Barcia Nuñez
Kelly Barcia Nuñez is a lawyer based in Tampa, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Kelly Barcia Nuñez is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tampa, Florida
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Barbas, Nuñez, Sanders, Butler & Hovsepian
Education: Stetson University, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Tampa, FL
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