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Sean Keith McQuaid

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  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • Licensed for 21 years
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About Sean

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

  1. Car accident: 30%

    22 years

  2. Criminal defense: 25%

    22 years

  3. DUI and DWI: 20%

    Felony and misdemeanor DUI

    22 years

  4. Personal injury: 20%

    Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Slip and Fall Premises Liability

    22 years

  5. Litigation: 5%

    General Civil Trial Litigation

    22 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & McQuaid, P.A.

St Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas
5858 Central Ave suite a
Saint Petersburg, FL, 33707

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing200006/01/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers74
Legal guides6
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Super LawyerFlorida Super Lawyers2019
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2015
Rising StarFlorida Super Lawyers2015
Rising StarFlorida Super Lawyers2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2014
Legal Elite Up & ComerFlorida Trend Magazine2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
Client Distinction AwardMartindale-Hubbell2012
AvvoClients' Choice AwardAvvo2012
Judicial Nominating CommissionFlorida Governor Charlie Christ2010
Best Law Firms in AmericaU.S. News2010
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
ShareholderBattaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid P.A.2000 - Present
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationExecutive Committee2014 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2012 - Present
Florida BarMember2000 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember2000 - Present
Pinellas County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2000 - Present
City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement BoardBoard Member2011 - 2017
Florida Bar, Judicial Nomination CommitteeMember2010 - 2015
Make-A-Wish Foundation-Advisory BoardExecutive Committee2009 - 2012
Harbor Isle Homeowner's AssociationPresident2008 - 2018
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & Wein: BlogSecond District Court of Appeals Sets Limits to Battered Woman Syndrome2012
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & Wein: BlogLimits to Battered Woman Syndrome2012
Battaglia, Ross , Dicus, & Wein: BlogThe Best Way To Fight A Traffic Ticket2012
U.S. NewsBest Law Firms in America2010
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus, & Wein: BlogImportance of Uninsured Motorist Insurance in FloridaN/A
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Stetson UniversityMBA - Masters2000
Stetson University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2000
Princeton UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Membership MeetingJudicial Nominating Commission2014
Make-A-Wish Foundation BeachwalkMaster of Ceremonies: Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk2011
Make-A-Wish Foundation BeachwalkChairman: Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk2011
Florida Bar, Judicial Nomination CommitteeJudicial Nominating Commission2010
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCriminal Defense2010
Make-A-Wish Foundation BeachwalkMaster of Ceremonies: Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk2010
Make-A-Wish Foundation BeachwalkChairman: Make-A-Wish Foundation Beachwalk2010
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationCriminal Law2009
Pinellas County Bar AssociationCriminal Law2009
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCriminal Defense2009
Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity BeachwalkMaster of Ceremonies: Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity Beachwalk2009
Make-A-Wish Foundation BeachwalkChairman: Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity Beachwak2009
Pinellas County Bar AssociationCriminal Law2008
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationCriminal Law2008
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCriminal Law2008
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCriminal Law2007
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationCriminal Defense2007
Pinellas County Bar AssociationCriminal Defense2007
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationCriminal Law2006
Pinellas County Bar AssociationCriminal Defense2006
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCriminal Defense2006
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCriminal Defense2005
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationCriminal Law2005
Pinellas County Bar AssociationCriminal Law2005
Pinellas County Bar AssociationCriminal Law2004
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationCriminal Defense2004
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCriminal Defense2004
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Wrongful Death Case$850,000 Settlement
Commercial Civil Law: Breach of ContractJury Verdict in Favor of My Client: Recovered All Unpaid Funds Plus Attorney's Fees & Costs
County Criminal Court: CRIMINAL LAWIn Favor of Defendant

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Sean McQuaid is a Mensch of the First Order. He gets the Job Done.

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OUTSTANDING LAWYER

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No brainer

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Sean is very professional & ethical

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Excellent Injury Lawyer

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Great Attorney Hands Down

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Lawyer John Michael Hornbeck

John Hornbeck, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Kira Doyle

Kira Doyle, Litigation Attorney on Aug 31, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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. .

Lawyer John Michael Hornbeck

John Hornbeck, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Kira Doyle

Kira Doyle, Litigation Attorney on Aug 31, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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. .

Lawyer Andrew Roland Pardun

Andrew Pardun, Unknown Attorney on Mar 10, 2016
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Lawyer Mark V. Clay

Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I highly endorse Mr. McQuald. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.

Lawyer Matthew D Sandburg

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.

Lawyer Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Car accident Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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Lawyer John Greel Ralls Jr.

John Ralls, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
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I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
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I endorse Sean. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Sean Cleary

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Lawyer John M O'Brien

John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on May 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

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Howard Siegrist, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2014
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Lawyer Dean E. Patrick

Dean Patrick, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
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Lawyer Loren Weiss Pincus

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.

Lawyer Michael P. Gerace

Michael Gerace, Litigation Attorney on Sep 8, 2013
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Awesome attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Chong Hae Ye

Chong Ye, Unknown Attorney on Aug 25, 2013
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Lawyer Christopher Daniel Leroi

Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
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Mr. McQuaid is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed.

Lawyer David Laurence Altman

David Altman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
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Lawyer Bryan Cory Hannan

Bryan Hannan, Criminal defense Attorney on May 30, 2013
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Lawyer Michael D. Terani

Michael Terani, Unknown Attorney on May 7, 2013
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Lawyer M. Todd Miller

M. Miller, Car accident Attorney on May 2, 2013
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