I have practiced law for nearly 30 years in Tampa. I have tried numerous cases in many jurisdictions including Circuit Courts, Federal Courts, Appellate courts and the Florida Supreme Court. I love trial work and quickly learned that to maximize our client's recovery, you have to be willing to go to trial. Early in my career I had several clients hire me after their second accident. I asked them why they didn't go back to the previous attorney and they told me that the attorney and the doctors took all the settlement money. I vowed right there that no client of mine would ever be able to say that. It became a procedure at my firm that when a case is being settled and after all the medical bills and other costs are deducted, if the client is receiving less money than my attorney's fee, I reduce my fee so the client receives more. I promise you that I will do that for you. If you become my client and I make a recovery for you I pledge that my staff and I will work tirelessly to keep you informed and to maximize your recovery. My main source of new business is referrals from former clients and that can't happen unless my clients are happy when they leave. If you or a loved one has been injured, call me. It may be the most important phone call you ever make.

Practice areas

Car accident: 50%
Personal injury: 40%
Wrongful death: 10%

Languages spoken

English

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Silver Client Champion

Client's Choice 2013

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Contact

Gibbs & Parnell, P.A.

722 E Fletcher Ave
Tampa, FL, 33612-2614

Unknown (813) 975-4444

Website

http://www.car-accident-attorney-tampa.com/

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
FL	Member in Good Standing	1984	03/17/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	8
Legal guides	0

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
AV Preeminent Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2020
AV Preeminent Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2019
AV Preeminent Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2018
AV Preeminent Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2017
AV Preeminent Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2014
Lead Counsel Rating	The Lead Coundel Review Board	2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2013
Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers	Tampa Bay Magazine	2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2012
AV Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2011
Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers	Tampa Bay Magazine	2010
AV Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2010
AV Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2009

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
President	Gibbs and Parnell, P.A.	1984 - Present

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Florida Joustice Association	Member	2006 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association	Member	2004 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association	Member	N/A
Florida Bar	Member	N/A

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Elite Tampa Bay	Texting and Driving	2014
Elite	Motorcycles: Fun or Fatal?	2014
Elite Tampa Bay	Slip and Falls: Do I have a Case?	2014
Elite Tampa Bay	Personal Injury Attorneys	2013

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Florida State University College of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1984
Florida State University	BS - Bachelor of Science	1980

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Reviews

5.0 stars4.9 (13)

5 Star		92%
4 Star		8%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		0%

Review Thomas Everett Parnell

"Best in Class", Tampa, FL

5.0 stars

Posted by Lisa
August 31, 2016

I have known Tom Parnell & the Staff at this Firm for over a decade. I have used them, referred them & called them literally dozens of times, for a myriad of reasons. I always receive a timely, educated, professional response. Unfortunately, earlier this month, I had to call on Gibbs & Parnell for an auto accident. I was injured & have not had to deal with anything OTHER than my health since I called the Firm. I highly recommend.