A civil trial lawyer since 1983, Alan Wagner brings an unusual skill set to his partnership in the firm. True to the firm’s dedication to plaintiffs’ rights, Alan’s experience plays a vital role in helping clients.

Alan has distinguished himself as a trial lawyer, gaining extensive experience in handling claims of professional negligence, products liability, bad-faith litigation, complex commercial disputes, toxic torts, and legal and medical malpractice. One of Alan’s key areas of expertise is in the examination of expert witnesses — frequently a critical component in personal injury litigation — which he has perfected while honing a reputation for general excellence in trial advocacy.

Alan became a partner in the firm in 1994 and today serves as President of Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore. His exceptional skills and competence have refueled the practice’s growth and success.

At Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, Alan’s practice continues to focus on representing those who have been injured through others’ negligence or wrongful conduct, be it the careless driver, manufacturer of defective products, or the negligent doctor, lawyer, hospital or other professional. Alan has also developed a contingency fee based practice for intellectual property disputes involving copyright, patent, and trademark infringement cases, to preserve clients’ intellectual property rights and obtain compensation for their infringement. Alan’s proficiency and skill are reflected in his professional honors and memberships. He is board-certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In 2005, Alan was inducted as a fellow of the prestigious and distinguished American College of Trial Lawyers, considered the premier professional trial organization in America. Additionally, Alan serves on the board of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association and was appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to serve for two terms on the Florida Standard Jury Instructions Committee (Civil).

On the personal side, Alan holds both single and multiengine pilot’s licenses and is a dedicated husband and father of two. His wife, Deborah, is the founder and director of Tampa Bay’s Child, Inc., a local nonprofit organization linking impoverished children with sponsors from the community (). His son and daughter have recently graduated from Rice University in Texas.

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Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

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Medical Malpractice 20%

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Personal Injury 15%

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Car Accident 10%

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Ethics and Professional Responsibility 10%

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Wrongful Death 10%

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Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

Admiralty and Maritime 2%

Animal and Dog Bites 1%

Birth Injury 1%

Brain Injury 1%

Motorcycle Accident 1%

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 1%

Slip and Fall Accident 1%

Spinal Cord Injury 1%

Trucking Accident 1%

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10%-40%

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Wagner McLaughlin & Whittemore

601 Bayshore Blvd. Suite 910, Tampa, FL, 33606

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Posted by Frances | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal injury

I was struck by a car while crossing the street. I wanted to settle the case out of court and went to a lawyer in my hometown in IN who referred me to another lawyer in Indianapolis. He, in turn, referred me to Mr. Alan Wagner in FL because of the different auto insurance laws in FL as opposed to I...ndiana. My husband and I met Mr. Wagner while vacationing in FL in February of 2015, a year after my accident. I didn't want to sue and explained that to Mr. Wagner and he was so easy to talk to and began the process as soon as I left his office! I also had many contacts via e-mail with him throughout the past year and he answered my every question promptly. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needed an excellent lawyer. He has a wonderful, professional work ethic and a great sense of humor. I am very honored to have had to opportunity to have him as my lawyer. Thank you very much for your wonderful help, Mr. Wagner!

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Posted by TB | October 20, 2015 | Personal Injury

Exceptional in every way

After being badly injured in an auto collision in Tampa a few years ago I retained a law firm and later found its attorneys lacked the skills to optimally handle my losses. In my dissatisfaction, I researched other law firms and came across Mr. Wagner’s website. I noted his experience and advanced cr...edentials so contacted him, in so doing I found his experience and credentials to be only a small part of his extraordinary professionalism and compassion. Mr. Wagner is a solid advocate of honest, hardworking individuals injured by others’ negligence, then further victimized by the unscrupulous tactics of powerful insurance corporations looking to absolve those at- fault of accountability. He also advocates for individuals dissatisfied with sloppy (plaintiff) attorneys they naively retained to represent them after being injured and unable to understand their true losses. Under my circumstances, I was not in a position to formally retain Mr. Wagner but for months he was extremely detailed, knowledgeable, and kind in listening to my legal challenges regardless. In so doing, he steadfastly reassured me on tricky legal issues ambiguously explained by my retained attorneys as well as on understanding civil processes in general, and he never asked for anything in return. He was so clear in his communication and sincerity that I forgot I was talking with an expert of his caliber. From my unfortunate experience, I can attest that being seriously and unexpectedly harmed by another’s actions renders an individual extremely vulnerable and that the predatory practices of an adversarial insurance company exploits this vulnerability to levels most people cannot comprehend. If suddenly injured by another's disregard or negligence, you need the most ethical, skilled, sympathetic, transparent, and insightful legal advocate to not only stop your losses but to also ensure you are justly compensated for them. That advocate is Mr. Alan Wagner...simply stated, he is exceptional in every way.

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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2015

Knowledge, Integrity & Care is how I view this Attorney.

I needed legal advise... I called this firm and Alan Wagner took my call immediately. After I explained the details of my potential legal situation, Mr. Wagner informed me that I do not have a case, however, he was very informative, thus explaining why. While I was not pleased that I do not have a ...case, this Attorney was outstanding, particularly due to the fact that I had never spoken to him prior to today. He even took the time to help me understand some current legal documents that were unclear... knowing that there was no financial gain for him. This type of character speaks volumes! Having worked as an executive in corporate America, thus having to converse with many Attorney's / Law Firms, this man is exceptional! He is the definition of integrity, as there was no doubt that he embodies a genuine concern / care for humanity. If ever I, or my family has to hire a Lawyer, Alan Wagner is the first person that I will call. Thank you again Alan! You reignited my faith that there are still professional Lawyers that do care about people.

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Posted by Chris | July 26, 2015 | Debt Collection

Exceptional

Mr. Wagner took our case when numerous other lawyers would not. Though he knew that his return on investment would be low, he was willing to accept the case on principle. My wife and I didn't even have time to stop celebrating the fact that someone was willing to take the case before he actually ha...d it settled. All along we were concerned about how much of our money we would ever be able to get back and he got every dime returned to us, with the payment plan in place in a matter of days from accepting the case. I can't say enough about his professionalism, demeanor, and knowledge.

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"Alan Wagner has been a leader in the Tampa legal community for many years. When the most complicated legal issues arise; especially in the area(s) of personal injury or medical malpractice Alan is known as the go to guy to learn the law and the mechanics behind solving the problem. He's board certifed in civil trial law and his other credentials show he's a perfect choice if you need a lawyer in the Tampa Bay area or anywhere in Florida. He receives my highest endorsement."

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Appointed Member, Florida Standard Jury Instructions Committee, Florida Supreme Court

1995

Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar

1995

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, The National Board of Trial Advocacy

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Board Certified Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate, The National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy and The National Board of Trial Advocacy

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Work Experience

1994 - Present

President, Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Stetson Unversity College Of Law

1989 - 1994

Partner, Carlton Fields

1983 - 1989

Associate, Carlton Fields

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Associations

2011 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

American Law Institute

Member

2005 - Present

American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

2000 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

1983 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

American Association for Justice

Sustaining Member

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Member

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

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Education

1983

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Vanderbilt University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Languages

English

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Q&A

Along with "me" being a potential plaintiff, can my "corporation" ALSO be a plaintiff to my personal medical malpractice case?

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At fault driver has no Bodily Injury Liability?

21 Feb 2020

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Florida....are tenants bound by hipaa privacy act?

16 Nov 2019

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Speaking up for the injured. Call today 813-375-0627

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