Mario E. Torres, III, founded torres|benet, p.a in 2006. Located in Lutz, FL. and servicing the Greater Tama Bay Area torres|benet, p.a. focuses in Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Family Law, Wills/Trust/Estate Law and Personal Injury Law. To date Mario has successfully handled several hundred cases with the mission of thinking reasonably and coming up with rational problem solving solutions. Prior to commencing a career in the legal profession Mario worked in advertising/marketing.
Mario attained his B.S. in Advertising with a focus on global semblance vs. local market barriers and his Master’s degree in Mass Communications with a focus on qualitative/quantitative research and the theoretical analysis of international communication from the University of Florida
During undergrad Mario was an active member of the International Advertising Association and Ad Society. Mario was selected as team captain of the International Advertising Association and in back to back years (98/99) won the International Advertising Association (IAA) National Championship for Strategic and Creative Global Marketing Campaign targeted at a Global Audience/Market (the school’s first and second awards ever received by the IAA). He worked as an advisor to the International Advertising Association during his Master’s Degree until he decided to enter law school.
Mario graduated in 2004 with his law degree from Barry University, Dawyne O. Andreas School of Law, in Orlando. While attending Barry University Mario was a Trial Team Member, the Vice President of the Student Bar Association, the President of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, a Member of the Hispanic American Legal Student Association and a Member of Phi Alpha Delta. He was honored by the Student Bar Association as the Executive Board Member of the Year in 2003-2004 and honored by the Trial Team for Outstanding Mock Trial Performance in 2003-2004.
While in law school, Mario worked part time at Draves and Beame, P.A. a firm located in downtown Orlando which focused on Family Law and Entertainment Law. After completing law school he moved to Tampa, Florida and worked at Joel B. Fein, P.A., a small boutique law firm in Brandon, Florida that specialized in Bankruptcy, Social Security, Estate Law and Civil Litigation.
In June of 2006 Mario decided to establish torres|benet, p.a., a full-service Greater Tampa Bay law firm specializing in civil litigation, family law and real estate law. He established torres|benet, p.a. as a one stop tri-county legal firm that can serve clients with knowledge, skill, loyalty, creativity, perseverance, and care while maintaining the firms mission of thinking reasonably and coming up with rational problem solving solutions. Mario is fluent in Spanish and frequently conducts informational lectures with the Hillsborough County Bar Association on various topics of law.
He is happily married and the proud father of three lovely girls. He enjoys sports, world travel and is an active member of his community.
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5308 Van Dyke Rd., Van Dyke Office Center, Lutz, FL, 33558
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Posted by Linda | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce made less painful.
Mr. Torres represented me in my divorce. Though normally a painful ordeal, Mr. Torres guided me through the separation, child visitation planning, mediation, and through the final decree. He kept me focused and positive. I appreciated his calmness, skill, and positivity. I highly recommend this...
Posted by Cesar | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Finally an attorney who really cared.
I went through several attorneys before I finally found Mario Torres. Unlike most of the others he did his homework and learned the issues specific to my case. He advised me on what was legally realistic. And he fought vigorously for me. I hope I am not in need of an attorney too often in the fut...
Posted by Wayne | March 07, 2018
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Mr. Torres is a attorney who has his clients best interest at heart and is with his clients through the entirety of the case. He quelled my stress and anxiety with his intelligence and tenacity. He is a attorney I would and will recommend to anyone who requires a experienced, determined attorney.
Posted by Sandi | October 13, 2014 | Real Estate
Torres for the Win!
Mario Torres is a wonderful attorney! Not only is he knowledgeable, but he is honest and compassionate! He handled the sale of property between my mom and I about 4 years ago, and was there to defend it when it was challenged by siblings! Mario Torres' testimony was the "Ace "that won us the favorabl...
Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2013 | Real Estate
Save your money
I used this attorney for a short sale. I had many questions and his assistant was not very responsive and/or took forever to get back to me. When the bank turned down the original sales offer and I asked the attorney's assistant how we were going to proceed, (i.e., were they going to negotiate wit...
"I wholeheartedly endorse Mario Torres. He was direct and honest from the start of the case in which we were on opposite sides. Mario demonstrated the utmost in sincerity and professionalism while at the same time strongly advocating for his client. Mario is a true professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have mediated for Mario several times and he is a strong advocate for his clients and provides them with the information they need to make decisions in their cases. Mario is always prepared and professional and is a pleasure to work with."
"Mr. Torres is professional and courteous. He is results oriented and passionate about his practice. He provides reasonable and objective approaches to matters and places the best interest of his clients as number 1 priority."
"Mario Torres is an excellent attorney. He is creative, thoughtful, meticulous, and tenacious. All fantastic qualities in a lawyer. Plus, any jury would love him!"
"A brilliant attorney, and highly respected in the legal community. I can definitely endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Torres is a true professional. He has a high degree of integrity and is very thorough. I endorse Mario Torres for anyone that needs a litigation attorney."
"Mr. Torres is a hightly capable lawyer. You can't go wrong hiring him or his firm for your legal needs."
"Mario Torres is an incredibly gifted attorney whom I respect. He is a dedicated, smart and hardworking attorney. I would feel confident to refer my own family members to Attorney Torres."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with attorney Torres for several years and have found him to be an excellent attorney who has the utmost integrity and ethics and truly cares about his clients."
"I have had the pleasure to work with Attorney Torres on several occasions. I have found him to be extremely intelligent and competent. I highly recommend him and look forward to working with him in the future."
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Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2004
Student Bar Association Executive Board Member of the Year, Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
2004
Outstanding Mock Trial Performance, Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
2006 - Present
Attorney and Counselor at Law, torres|benet, p.a.
2007 - Present
Hillsborough County Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Brandon Bar AssociationMember
Insurance Company and beneficiaries stipulated to Reformation of Deed and Judge Entered Judgment Instructing the Property Appraiser to correct the Title to the Real Property in our client's sole name.
2009
MA - Masters
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Wills, Trust & Estates
2011
2010
Spanish
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