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Tom Scolaro is the founder and managing partner at Scolaro Law | . He is an experienced trial lawyer. Tom has tried many cases resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts for his clients including the largest personal injury verdict in Monroe County history. In that case, Mr. Scolaro obtained a $40.5 million dollar verdict for the victim of an assault in a hotel parking garage. Mr. Scolaro handles all types of complex liability and severe injury cases in all courts throughout Florida. He is a nationally recognized leader in cruise ship accident cases, negligent security cases and a relentless advocate for civil justice for victims.
Recognized as one of America’s leading lawyers by prestigious publications, Mr. Scolaro has been selected by both the South Florida Legal Guide and Florida Trend Legal Elite as a top up and coming lawyer since 2005. Additionally, he has been nominated as the “Most Effective Lawyer in Personal Injury” by the Daily Business Review. Tom has appeared numerous times on various local and national media outlets to discuss today’s legal matters and advocate on his clients’ behalf.
Over his 25 years practicing law, Tom has advocated and helped pass legislation that positively affect members of the public. Of note, Tom has helped pushing legislation requiring new construction of hotels and resorts with boilers in Florida to have carbon monoxide detectors. This push followed a case where Tom Scolaro represented 25 clients who suffered carbon monoxide poisoning emanating from the hotel’s boiler system. Tom Scolaro also helped a worldwide furniture manufacturer to change the design of an entire line of dresser after one of his client's young child was killed in a tip-over incident.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
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Posted by Karen | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Is there really any way for me to say an enormous thank you to this law office? I was hit by a truck, obliterating my vehicle. I had slowed down to try and pull over because a police officer was on the roadside with lights on. The traffic was so busy, I could not move to the other l...
Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My wife suffered a serious injury when we were visiting Miami. We hired an injury lawyer who failed to get us a satisfactory settlement after many months. We transferred our case to Tom and his team. Tom, Renaud and the rest of the team care deeply about their clients and go far beyond the client/at...
Posted by Jimmy | October 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Tom cares deeply about his clients and their well being. He goes beyond the client/attorney relationship and it shows in his work and results. My case was resolved quite favorably and I believe Tom, his team, and I, will continue to be good friends in the future. I could not have a higher opinion ...
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Our experience with the Leesfield Scolaro was positive from the first moment we consulted with Ira Leesfield and Tom Scolaro. Tom Scolaro was attentive and helpful throughout a very difficult time for our family. Liana Garcia was our paralegal and was with us every step of the way with insight and c...
Posted by Mary | June 2, 2015
My husband was in a terrible accident, and Mr. Scolaro and his staff made our lives much easier. Tom was informative and caring. I can't say enough good things about Tom and his staff. He will always have a special place in our lives.
"Thomas Scolaro is a great attorney and an even better man. I’ve known Thomas for over 7 years, and he is of the highest professional and personal integrity. I would not hesitate to hire Thomas as my personal attorney, nor would any other lawyer that I know; he is truly a lawyer’s lawyer. - Christian F. Schoepp"
"I highly endorse this Tom Scolaro, Esq. in all personal injury and civil litigation matters. Not only is he highly skilled trial attorney he is extremely adept at obtaining high level settlements. Just having his name on the demand letter or complaint increases the value of almost any case just based upon his incredible reputation. I will continue to work with and refer civil cases to him to obtain the maximum recovery!"
"Among insurance adjusters and attorneys who defend cases prosecuted by Tom Scolaro, there is what is known as the "Rule of 3": Take the $ result another attorney will get, and multiply it by 3, and that's what Tom Scolaro is expected to get for his client. Tom was born to be a trial lawyer. He comes from humble roots -- but those roots taught him to be competitive, to be relentless, to be compassionate about every soul he represents. He has unmatched deposition skills, prolific trial talent, and an unrivaled ability to connect with juries. He will negotiate anyone under the table, and if the other side is not smart enough to settle with a client represented by Tom Scolaro, he will make them pay. An expert tactician in the courtroom, Tom takes no prisoners and has no peers. Before striking out on my own, I worked for many great lawyers at renowned law firms. But I've never seen a plaintiff's attorney do what Tom does. He is simply the best."
"Tom is an excellent attorney that you can count on to handle matters with care and concern. He is smart, dedicated, and aggressive. I am proud to have worked with him on cases and learned watching his skills in the courtroom. Highly impressive attorney."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have referred a number of clients to Tom Scolaro. He is professional, courteous and hard-working. His work-ethic and results always exceed expectations. Tom is a "lawyer's lawyer," and I wouldn't hesitate to refer clients to him in the future, nor would I hesitate to hire Tom Scolaro for myself or any of my loved ones, should the need arise."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is a dutiful attorney who represents his clients in a highly effective and ethical manner."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is an excellent lawyer. He has terrific instincts. Tom has proven to be a powerful trial lawyer and shows true empathy and dedication to the needs of his clients."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Most Effective Lawyer - Nomination, Daily Business Review
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Top Up-and-Coming Lawyers in Florida, Florida Legal Trend Elite
2007
Top Up-and-Coming Lawyers in South Florida, South Florida Legal Guide
2006
Top Up-and-Coming Lawyers in Florida, Florida Legal Trend Elite
2006
Top Up-and-Coming Lawyers in South Florida, South Florida Legal Guide
2005
Top Up-and-Coming Lawyers in Florida, Florida Legal Trend Elite
2024 - Present
Managing Partner, Scolaro Law, P.A.
1999 - 1999
Clerk, Leesfield, Leighton & Rubio, PA
1999 - 2024
Partner and Trial Lawyer, Leesfield Scolaro, P.A.
1998 - 1998
Legal Intern, Rockland County District Attorney's Office
1998 - 1998
Legal Intern, State Attorney's Office/Miami
1997 - 1997
Legal Intern, Rockland County Public Defender's Office
2006 - Present
Miami Beach Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
America Association for JusticeMember
1999 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Miami Dade Justice AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Monroe County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1999 - Present
Cuban American Bar AssociationMember
$11,750,000 settlement
$32,000,000 judgment
$3 million settlement
$1,995,000 Settlement
$17.5 million settlement
$500,000 settlement
$1,000,000 settlement
$1,200,000 settlement
$750,000 settlement
$5,075,000 Settlement
$10,000,000 settlement
$15,400,000 verdict
$40,580,000 verdict
$40 million verdict. Settled with Tannex Development Corp. for confidential amount.
$2,100,000 verdict
$1,007,000 verdict
$1,000,000 Policy Limits Settlement
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
Law Firm Marketing: What Works and What Doesn’t When Building Your Practice
2020
Handling Cruise Ship Medical Malpractice Cases
2020
Settlement Demand Letters
2020
A 40-year Analysis of Marketing, Case Acquisition, and Continuous Law Firm Growth
2020
“How to Optimize the Efforts and Utilization between Lawyers and Paralegals"
2019
“Handling Cruise Ship Medical Malpractice Cases”
2017
“Dodging Bullets in Pre-Litigation and Trial”
2015
Major Considerations for taking and defending depositions in all civil cases
2014
Status on the new Florida advertising rules and the misleading effect of their extreme application to websites, online networking, radio, and television
2013
Ethical Marketing Practices
2006
Misdiagnosis and Mistreatment in the Nursing Home
2005
Finding, Selecting and Handling Expert Witnesses
2005
Apportionment of Fault in Inadequate Security Cases
2003
Elder Justice: Shaping Policy Saving Lives
2001
How to screen your nursing home cases?
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