Tim Sanders was born and raised in Marysville, Michigan, where he graduated third in his class at Marysville High School in 1996. He attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, majoring in political science. He received his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University – Detroit College of Law in 2003, graduating in the top 25% of his class.
While in law school, Tim received the Book Award in Professional Responsibility, which is given to the student who demonstrates outstanding scholastic achievement in a particular aspect of law. He also was a recipient of the Dean King Scholarship for high academic achievement.
Following graduation from law school, Tim practiced law for nearly four years at the medium-sized law firm of O’Neill, Wallace & Doyle, P.C., in Saginaw, Michigan. His practice primarily consisted of insurance defense, contract actions, policy disputes, social security disability appeals, and asbestos litigation. In April of 2007, Tim relocated to Tampa, Florida.
He decided to represent injured plaintiffs rather than minimizing the claims of injured plaintiffs on behalf of insurance companies. He began working in June 2007 as a Case Manager at Burnetti, P.A., while studying for the Florida Bar Exam. Tim passed the Florida Bar Exam and was admitted to the Florida Bar in May of 2009. At that point, he began practicing plaintiff personal injury law as an attorney at Burnetti, P.A, where. He represented injured plaintiffs in all facets of personal injury claims, ranging from presuit to litigation. Tim has participated in eight jury trials in Florida in the counties of Polk, Orange, and Highlands.
Tim began working for Ligori & Cappy in March of 2013. He is an active member of the Florida Bar, Michigan Bar, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, and Florida Justice Association. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
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Acquired: 2009
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 2003
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400 N. Ashley Drive, Suite 2100, Tampa, FL, 33602
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Posted by Vicki | July 23, 2015
Ligori & Cappy were great at keeping me posted about information regarding my case. They answered my questions and were available when I needed them. They handled my case in a professional manner
Posted by Hayden | July 14, 2015
Excellent performance handling my case and great overall service. Mr. Sanders had positivity throughout the case and reassurance that I would receive the money I was owed even after a few low offers.
Posted by Dayna | June 23, 2015
Both Mr. Sanders and his staff were very helpful and kept me informed as the case progressed and I was always able to reach them when I needed to. I had never been in an accident before so never needed an attorney. But they made me feel comfortable and kept me up to date on what was going on. I di...
Posted by Harold | June 23, 2015
Mr. Sanders kept a great level of communication with me. He treated me personally and professionally. I was always kept well informed about my case. Mr. Sanders and his staff were easy to talk to if I had a question or needed help.
Posted by Daniel | June 19, 2015
Mr. Sanders and my case manager kept up great communication with me. Whenever I had questions I had no issues getting in touch with either of them. They are a tremendous team!
"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very skilled trial lawyer who truly cares about his clients. Tim can handle any type of injury case."
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2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Dean King Scholar for Recognition of High Academic Achievement, Michigan State University – Detroit College of Law
2003
Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Professional Responsibility, Michigan State University – Detroit College of Law
2000
The National Dean's List, University of Michigan
2017 - 2020
Partner, Ligori & Sanders, P.A.
2013 - 2017
Personal Injury Attorney, Ligori & Cappy, Attorneys at Law
2007 - 2013
Personal Injury Attorney, Burnetti, P.A.
2004 - 2007
Insurance Defense Attorney, O’Neill, Wallace & Doyle, P.C.
2012 - Present
Florida Justice AssociatonActive Memebr
2012 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Florida BarActive Member
2009 - Present
Middle District of Florida, Federal CourtLicensed Member
2009 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of MichiganActive Member
2003
2000
Bachelor of Arts
English
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