Leo David Gomez

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Leo David Gomez

4.9
31 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Mediation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

4023 North Armenia Ave, Suite 290, Tampa, FL

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About Leo

Biography

Have you been injured on the job? I'm here to personally and aggressively protect your rights.

I use my unique experience and instincts while forging practical resolutions to complex disputes.

I only represent injured workers; never insurance companies.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 55%

40 years

55%
Car Accident 15%

15%
Mediation 15%

23 years

15%
Personal Injury 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

20%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2016 2015
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Leo D. Gomez, P.A.

4023 North Armenia Ave, Suite 290, Tampa, FL, 33607

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Leo David Gomez's Reviews

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Posted by KELLY | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Passionate About His Work For His Clients

I'm convinced Leo Gomez was the BEST lawyer for me!! He is very patient and understanding. I am NOT patient. Leo is VERY HONEST. I look for that quality in people. Unfortunately, it's not a quality or characteristic I tend to find very often in today's society. From the beginning, Leo told me what I ...could expect HONESTLY. In the beginning, he even called and checked in on me to make sure I was ok or ask how I was feeling!! I was rear-ended back in April while working and was injured pretty badly. I'm STILL SORE!! Leo explained to me that even though I was working and functioning 'fine' before this accident, I DID have several pre-existing injuries, and the 'insurance company is gonna use that'. Leo took my case anyway. He wanted to help me! AND HE WAS RIGHT, the insurance company DID try using my past accidents/injuries against me despite NEW DOCUMENTED INJURIES by their own doctors!! Leo fought hard for me, as did his paralegal Christina!! They make a GREAT TEAM!! Hopefully I will never need a Workman's Comp attorney again, but if I ever do, I'LL SURELY CALL LEO GOMEZ!! Leo helped me get the medical treatment I needed and deserved, that I otherwise would NOT have received from the WC insurance alone!! Leo stood up for MY RIGHTS and defended ME, got me my indemnity benefits paid that they hadn't been paying until Leo came along!! Leo Gomez doesn't play games. He's serious about helping his clients. He's passionate about getting you what you deserve and need. He is helpful, understanding, and caring, yet he will let you know exactly what's going on in your case, how different situations can impact your case, etc. What I like most about Leo Gomez, is he is HONEST, FORWARD, & MOST ALWAYS HAS A SMILE ON HIS FACE!! He's out there standing up every day for workers like you and me!! My accident was in late April. I didn't meet Leo until March I believe (I wish I'd hired him sooner, but I had no idea I'd need an attorney!), it's mid-October now and we've had mediation already a week ago, I've signed paperwork at Leo's office regarding the settlement agreement, and now I'm just waiting 4-6 weeks for the rest of the process and the check to clear (I included this in my review because this is a question a LOT of people ask, but I MUST STRESS THAT EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT. Your case may settle sooner, OR take longer to settle OR your case may need to go to trial). Regardless of what happens with your case, my opinion is that LEO GOMEZ IS A GREAT CHOICE FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION!! He gets the job done!! THANKS SO MUCH, LEO & CHRISTINA!! :)

Posted by Cyrus | February 18, 2015

Great Attorney

In all honesty I didn't receive any help from any of the other attorney's I explained my case to. That is until Leo D. Gomez answered the call and answered all my questions and addressed my concerns in a timely manner. He responded to everyone of my emails and phone calls the law in quickly and witho...ut hesitation. He is knowledgable in the law and explains the law in a way that makes it easy to understand and comprehend.

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Leo David Gomez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Tadros

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have handled cases against Leo. He is a fine lawyer and human being. He is diligent and always well prepared. I highly recommend him."

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Douglas Bond

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Gomez and I am glad to do so. Mr. Gomez really cares about his clients and will aggressively fight to get the benefits you deserve. I know him personally and have consulted with him on complex legal matters due to his extensive knowledge of the law. He is also fluent in Spanish and is good at communicating complex issues to his clients."

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Travis McConnell

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is a fantastic attorney and excellent mediator. He has a wealth of personal experience as well as his years of practice. He has helped assist in resolving a number of my own cases through mediations as well as sharing advice and pointers."

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Wendy Vargas

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is a caring, resourceful, and attentive attorney who has helped me tremendously as a new attorney. He has been a wonderful source of knowledge, especially in the field of worker's compensation."

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Stephen Barbas

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Stone

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Leo on several cases and he's mediated a number of cases for me. He's an excellent lawyer who cares about his clients and the cases he mediates. Highly recommend him as both a workers' compensation lawyer and a mediator."

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Dorothy Sims

Unknown lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was brought in on a case involving expert witnesses and psychiatric components. Leo was more prepared that just about every other attorney I've worked with. He had true compassion for his client and seemed to have the facts and dates essentially memorized, which is amazing. He followed through on my suggestions on what books to get, how to present certain issues. (My practice is limited to helping other lawyers with experts and I have no cases of my own and sadly, when i make recommendations some lawyers don't follow them to the detriment of the client) Leo knew the case law, the politics of the case which can sometimes be more important than the actual facts. In short, this man ROCKED IT. And the proof was in the resolution of the case which was jaw droppingly good. He was freaking awesome."

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Ya’Sheaka Williams

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is a hardworking attorney. He is smart, diligent, and committed to provide vigorous representation of his clients. He is very fair and honest opponent."

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Dennis Palso

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Leo Gomez for over 20 years and have served with him on bar groups and committees and discussed workers' compensation issues with him over the years. He is an excellent workers' compensation attorney and zealous advocate for his clients but does so in a highly professional manner."

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Antonio Viera

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leo is well known and regarded in our community as an excellent advocate for his clients and an expert in workers compensation law. I have known him for many years, and have personally observed the tireless dedication he gives to his cases. As others here have mentioned, Leo is exceptionally ethical and honest. Above all, Leo is a lawyer who places his client's best interest above anything else. I have had the chance to speak with some of his former clients, and have repeatedly heard the phrase "Leo wasn't just my lawyer, he became a trusted friend". Without reservation, I endorse this lawyer."

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Terri Cromley

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Leo has mediated a number of cases with me. He knows his stuff and has the ability to get the job done while maintaining the highest ethical standards. I have had a number of mediations that I don't think would have resolved with anyone else mediating them. I highly endorse Leo both as an attorney and mediator."

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Jennifer Pollock

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Leo Gomez. I have had many cases against Leo over the years. Leo is well-respected and admired in the legal community by everyone who deals with him. He is honorable in his dealings, and he is always true to his word. He is always available and easy to contact. I have witnessed his handling of scores of cases over the years, so I know that he is detail oriented, knowledgeable, and aggressive. He is a true advocate for his clients in all situations and is quite persistent when he feels his clients are entitled to benefits. I have noticed that his caring demeanor makes his clients feel at ease even in stressful courtroom situations. I would trust Leo Gomez with the needs of a family member, because I feel he would treat them as if they were his family as well. You can also trust Leo."

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Melissa Volk

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leo Gomez, is a phenomenal lawyer, and mediator, but above all he is a wonderful human being. I always enjoy working with him, either as opposing counsel or as a mediator. Leo is ethical, professional, and very knowledgeable. I have the utmost respect for Leo Gomez and endorse him without any reservations."

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Karen Ferguson

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have litigated cases against Leo Gomez over the past 12 years and he always displays the utmost professionalism. He is extremely knowledgeable and aggressively advocates for his clients, while keeping their best interests in mind."

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Riccardo Arcaro

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically and with great sincerity endorse and recommend Leo Gomez to any person needing legal representation in a workers compensation case and to any attorney needing a mediator. I worked as co-counsel with Leo on a complex and very serious injury case for more than 5 years. Based upon my 39 years of practicing law representing injured people I have interacted with thousands of different attorneys. Leo is without question one of the finest and most competent attorneys I have known or worked with. His knowledge and passion for the law and concern for his clients legal rights is second to none. His honesty is impeccable. His work ethic is extraordinary. l urge any person needing a workers compensation attorney to contact Leo and discuss your case with him before making a decision to retain a lawyer. I know my opinion regarding Leo is shared by any other attorney or past client who has worked with him."

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Michael Winer

Mediation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is both an outstanding lawyer and mediator. Better yet, he is an outstanding human being- compassionate, honest and with integrity.He was a mentor to me in my early career and continues to do so today."

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Frank Marsalisi

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Leo Gomez is THE preeminent workers compensation attorney in the Tampa Bay area. He is very respected in the legal community for his honesty and professionalism. We have worked on several cases together and my clients have all been very appreciative of the job he has done for them. Leo represents his clients with a fervent compassion to seek justice. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Bennett

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have litigated cases against Leo for at least fifteen years. While he is a zealous advocate for his clients he also, always, maintains the highest levels of professionalism regardless of the contentious nature of the case. I have also used Mr. Gomez as a mediator and he is equally commited in that role. I strongly recommend Leo as an attorney and mediator."

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Nilo Sanchez

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Leo Gomez for several years. During this time, I have always found him to be an outstanding lawyer who is extremely ethical and extremely knowledgeable in the area of worker's compensation and personal injury. Leo enjoys an excellent reputation in the legal community."

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Lawrence Samaha

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. clearheaded ,hardworking, smart, trustworthy"

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Brian Tadros

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Douglas Bond

Workers compensation lawyer

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Stephen Berlin

Workers compensation lawyer

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Wendy Vargas

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Christine Franco

Car accident lawyer

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John Sharpless

Unknown lawyer

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Anna Stone

Workers compensation lawyer

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Jennifer Pollock

Workers compensation lawyer

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Kevin Moore

Workers compensation lawyer

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Dorothy Sims

Insurance lawyer

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Ya’Sheaka Williams

Workers compensation lawyer

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Irene Rodriguez

Personal injury lawyer

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Albert Garcia

Workers compensation lawyer

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Michael Winer

Brain injury lawyer

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Dennis Palso

Workers compensation lawyer

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Kelly Nunez

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Alston

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Travis McConnell

Workers compensation lawyer

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David Bromley

Workers compensation lawyer

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Ivan Voronec

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Certified Civil Mediator, Supreme Court

Work Experience

2011 - Present

President, Leo D. Gomez, P.A.

2002 - 2011

President, Fiol & Gomez, P.A.

1993 - 2002

Partner, Morgan Colling & Gilbert

1986 - 1993

Associate, Stephen Rosen, P.A.

Associations

2015 - Present

Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group

Member

2013 - Present

Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Bay Area Legal Services

Member

1986 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2005

A Brighter Community, Inc.

Board of Directors

1995 - 2015

Florida Workers' Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rosa v. Aramark

My client and I won the case. As a result, my client was accepted as permanently totally disabled and her much overdue right knee joint replacement surgery, authorized.

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Education

1985

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Stetson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Florida Workers' Compensation Institute Educational Conference

Panel Discussion : Ethical Issues In Workers' Compensation Practice

Publications

1993

Florida Workers' Compensation Practice Chapter Four : Benefits Available

Languages

Spanish

English

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