Sean McQuaid is the St. Petersburg Bar Association President-Elect for 2020, which is an organization of 1,200 lawyers and judges in the Tampa Bay area. St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas is a division of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. with its primary focus on car accidents, motorcycle accidents and personal injury law.
Mr. McQuaid has been routinely recognized for his legal accomplishments and has been awarded numerous accolades. Mr. McQuaid is a member of the Florida Bar,the Bar of the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the St.Petersburg Bar Association.
In August 2010, Governor Charlie Crist appointed Mr. McQuaid to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. The Commission is responsible for recommending judicial appointments to the Governor in Pinellas and Pasco counties and he served in this capacity for almost 5 years. Mr. McQuaid served on the City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board and was elected Chairman for 2014 and 2016. Mr.McQuaid also served on the Executive Committee of the Suncoast Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He was the President of the Harbor Isle Homeowners' Association for 10 years and is still on the Board, is a member of the St. Petersburg Sports Alliance and remains extremely active in the Community.
Mr. McQuaid has been a resident of St. Petersburg since August of 1997 when he began his legal studies at Stetson University College of Law. During law school he was a member of the Moot Court Board from 1998 through 2000. He joined the firm in August of 2000.
While at Princeton University, Mr.McQuaid was a four (4) year varsity letterman, captain of the Princeton Baseball Team and a member of Kappa Alpha Order.
Practice areas
22 years
22 years
Felony and misdemeanor DUI
22 years
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Slip and Fall Premises Liability
22 years
General Civil Trial Litigation
22 years
Languages spoken
English
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & McQuaid, P.A.
St Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas
5858 Central Ave suite a
Saint Petersburg, FL, 33707
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 06/01/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
Legal Elite Up & Comer | Florida Trend Magazine | 2014 |
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
AvvoClients' Choice Award | Avvo | 2012 |
Judicial Nominating Commission | Florida Governor Charlie Christ | 2010 |
Best Law Firms in America | U.S. News | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid P.A. | 2000 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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St. Petersburg Bar Association | Executive Committee | 2014 - Present |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2012 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2000 - Present |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2000 - Present |
Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board | Board Member | 2011 - 2017 |
Florida Bar, Judicial Nomination Committee | Member | 2010 - 2015 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation-Advisory Board | Executive Committee | 2009 - 2012 |
Harbor Isle Homeowner's Association | President | 2008 - 2018 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & Wein: Blog | Second District Court of Appeals Sets Limits to Battered Woman Syndrome | 2012 |
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & Wein: Blog | Limits to Battered Woman Syndrome | 2012 |
Battaglia, Ross , Dicus, & Wein: Blog | The Best Way To Fight A Traffic Ticket | 2012 |
U.S. News | Best Law Firms in America | 2010 |
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & Wein: Blog | Importance of Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Florida | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University | MBA - Masters | 2000 |
Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Princeton University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Membership Meeting | Judicial Nominating Commission | 2014 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk | Master of Ceremonies: Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk | 2011 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk | Chairman: Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk | 2011 |
Florida Bar, Judicial Nomination Committee | Judicial Nominating Commission | 2010 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Criminal Defense | 2010 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk | Master of Ceremonies: Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk | 2010 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk | Chairman: Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk | 2010 |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Criminal Law | 2009 |
Pinellas County Bar Association | Criminal Law | 2009 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Criminal Defense | 2009 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity Beachwalk | Master of Ceremonies: Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity Beachwalk | 2009 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk | Chairman: Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity Beachwak | 2009 |
Pinellas County Bar Association | Criminal Law | 2008 |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Criminal Law | 2008 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Criminal Law | 2008 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Criminal Law | 2007 |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Criminal Defense | 2007 |
Pinellas County Bar Association | Criminal Defense | 2007 |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Criminal Law | 2006 |
Pinellas County Bar Association | Criminal Defense | 2006 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Criminal Defense | 2006 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Criminal Defense | 2005 |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Criminal Law | 2005 |
Pinellas County Bar Association | Criminal Law | 2005 |
Pinellas County Bar Association | Criminal Law | 2004 |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Criminal Defense | 2004 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Criminal Defense | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Wrongful Death Case | $850,000 Settlement |
Commercial Civil Law: Breach of Contract | Jury Verdict in Favor of My Client: Recovered All Unpaid Funds Plus Attorney's Fees & Costs |
County Criminal Court: CRIMINAL LAW | In Favor of Defendant |
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John Hornbeck, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2018
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Kira Doyle, Litigation Attorney on Aug 31, 2016
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I endorse Mr. McQuaid. He has a great understanding of the law and is a stellar attorney. He shows great compassion towards his clients and is well respected by his colleagues and peers. I would strongly recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense, personal injury or litigation attorney. .
John Hornbeck, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2018
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Kira Doyle, Litigation Attorney on Aug 31, 2016
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I endorse Mr. McQuaid. He has a great understanding of the law and is a stellar attorney. He shows great compassion towards his clients and is well respected by his colleagues and peers. I would strongly recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense, personal injury or litigation attorney. .
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Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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Matthew Sandburg, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
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Sean is an excellent attorney and a fighter for his clients. I would strongly recommend him to a friend or colleague with a personal injury matter. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Car accident Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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John Ralls, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
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Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
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Loren Pincus, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have both handled cases against Mr. McQuaid when I was a prosecutor and worked alongside him in private practice. He has a great reputation within the local legal community and is a tremendous advocate on behalf of his clients.
Michael Gerace, Litigation Attorney on Sep 8, 2013
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Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
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Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
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