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Biography
A fourth generation entrepreneur, I grew up around businesses and the stress involved in operating your own company. In 2012, I started Metropolitan Law Group to serve the small business community with complex business litigation and transaction needs. Shortly thereafter, I was asked by a few clients to start handling USDA SNAP violation cases. Initially, I declined to do so, but we were unable to find attorneys in the area who actually knew what to do. So, in 2013, we started practicing SNAP regulatory law, which is now 100% of our caseload.
I am not a normal attorney. I have a business background that influences how I practice law. Everything we do in representing our clients is viewed through the lense of: (1) how is this going to protect our client's revenue? (2) is there a way that we can not only solve the client's regulatory problem, but prevent the problem from ever arising again? Cost benefit analysis are a common part of my conversations with clients, and we tightly control our attorney's fees so that our costs don't balloon.
I am personally invovled in every case my firm handles. It's part of my inner perfectionist, not to mention my severe distaste for losing. This means that we update our case strategies routinely, and stay in contact with our clients at every step in the process. All of my clients have access to my personal cell phone, and I frequently fly all around the country to visit clients' businesses - all in the name of being present and answering my client's questions.
I offer free consultations as a courtesy to business owners, and am happy to schedule those apointments around your business hours.
Providing enthusiastic legal counsel with confidence, integrity and compassion!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
55%
15 years | 3,000 cases
Agriculture
40%
6 years
Business
5%
16 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Kentucky for < 1 year
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 1 year
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Andrew Zachary Tapp's Reviews
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Posted by Bashir | July 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer
Mr. Andrew Tapp and his paralegals are very knowledgeable in their field of expertise dedicated to their clients, I own a convenience store in Richmond Virginia and About two months ago my EBT license was disqualified due to the lack of experience of a real estate lawyer who thought he could handle ...
Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you so much Mr. Tapp
Mr. Tapp and his amazing team were very helpful in our business case, I highly recommend his office as they were able to help us with our problem and were always there to give us recommendations and were very professional in their work. Mr. Tapp is a very good lawyer and very trustful. I highly recom...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer
Andrew is the experienced and talented attorney for EBT case. Entire team is very supportive and they keep on updating you what's going on your case.He saved my store. Thank you Andrew tapp and entire team.
Posted by Lisa | November 25, 2014
Excellent service
Andrew assisted us in getting a refund from a company that did not live up to the terms of our agreement. The company made several promises which they did not fulfill. Andrew was extremely detailed and assisted us in getting a refund from the company.
Posted by Jessica | September 12, 2013
Great Lawyer
Andrew Tapp was my lawyer this past year and handled my very difficult divorce. From day one, he was reassuring and available to help with the numerous problems and concerns I had regarding my abusive and obsessive ex husband, all while being respectful and diligent. Mr. Tapp assisted me through med...
Andrew Zachary Tapp's Lawyer Endorsements
"I could not endorse this lawyer more. Andrew Tapp is the foremost expert in Food and Nutrition Services, and SNAP benefits disputes with the government. He knows precisely where the weaknesses are in the government's case and he gets personally involved to ensure that his client's rights are protected to the maximum. You'd be mistaken to go anywhere else for your SNAP disqualification or suspension."
"I had a question about a SNAP disqualification on behalf of a client and Mr. Tapp's office was able to get my question answered immediately. If I had an issue in Florida, I would send them over to Mr. Tapp."
"Andrew is knowledgeable in his practice areas, ethical, and highly competent. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Tapp is very knowledgeable and passionate."
"Over the years I have known Mr. Tapp, I have referred a handful of clients, both in family and business related matters, to him. In all respects and regards, each referral provided positive feedback as to Mr. Tapp's handling of their legal matters. It has been expressed to me that his competency in litigation, his understanding of the law, and his open communication with his clients throughout the case provides his clients comfort during what can be a difficult legal process. While both business and family law offer their distinct challenges, in both areas of practice Mr. Tapp has shown to me that he is more than capable of providing the same high quality representation offered by large firms, while also providing the personal and professional touch necessary to advise his clients as to their legal rights and best interests. I will continue to refer clients to Mr. Tapp as I am confident in his abilities to aggressively and ethically represent those clients."
"Mr. Tapp has an acute attention to detail and dogged tenaciousness that few have, regardless of age or experience. His understanding of both business and personal legal issues and their interplay is rare among most and helps to make Mr. Tapp stand out among his peers."
"I endorse Mr. Tapp, and I strongly commend him for his professional conduct, his knowledge of family law and skill as a litigator. We opposed one another in a very stressful divorce matter involving issues of custody and allegations of domestic violence. His interpersonal communication skills helped reduce the tension between the parties, and his personal conduct was admired by the court and stood as a credit to the profession of law. Mr. Tapp is wise beyond his years and skilled beyond his experience which may be attributable to his mentor, Mr. Ted Rechel. While there are many attorneys who may call themselves family law lawyers, you should consider Mr. Tapp to be one of the best in west central Florida and to be a rising star in the area of family law."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I have seen Andrew litigate a number of divorce issues and worked with him on another issue involving paternity that was ultimately resolved in our favor. He has a terrific knowledge of family/divorce law. He also has a great demeanor for the practice area. He is aggressive when he needs to be, but also up front with the client when assessing their situation. Lawyers who are aggressive and ethical at the same time can be very hard to find in the family law arena. If you are facing a divorce or any other type of family law problem Andrew is the perfect lawyer to have on your side. His experience and knowledge can many times bring about the result without unnecessary time and expense in court."
"Mr. Tapp is an experienced family law and civil law attorney. He is able to think very quickly on his feet, which is a quality highly important for an attorney, and he has the ability to strategics more than most lawyers are able to do. His talents are very versatile and he works very hard for his clients. I fully endorse him as I believe he is an amazing family law and any civil law attorney."
"Andrew is creative, focused, and extremely knowledgeable about Family Law. He has an exemplary mind for business that makes him a formidable civil attorney, as well. Andrew will zealously advocate for the rights of his clients, yet in so doing remains always respectful, professional, and well-liked by his colleagues. His writing and communication skills are superlative, and I recommend him to anyone who is seeking counsel in the areas of family law or civil/business litigation."
"Mr. Andrew Tapp has been working with me for over two years as an associate with my firm. I have found him to be intelligent, organized and aggressive, with a keen sense of strategy and a natural gift for litigation. He is diligent, honest and committed to justice. Mr. Tapp is a rising star in the profession."
Jennifer Todd
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Donald Foster
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William Hanlon
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Mindi Lasley
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Theodore Rechel
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
Research Assistant Award - International Business Transactions, Stetson University College of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Metropolitan Law Group, PLLC
2016 - 2016
Shareholder, Attorney, Brandon Legal Group, PLLC
2009 - 2013
Associate, Rechel & Associates, P.A.
2007 - 2009
Law Clerk, Catherine W. Real Pa
2005 - 2006
Intern, Executive Office Of The Governor, Florida
Associations
2013 - Present
Air and Space Committee, ABAMember
2009 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association
2009 - Present
Florida Bar
2009 - Present
American Bar Association
American Bar Association, Forum on Air and Space Law
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division
2014 - 2015
Ferguson-White Inn of CourtBarrister
2012 - 2015
Family Law American Inn of CourtBarrister
2009 - 2015
Florida Bar, Family Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Trade Secret Defense
Case Dismissed
Education
2009
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Florida State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
January Meeting
Magna Carta
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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