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Thomas W. Cope
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Biography
Tom began his career as a lawyer fighting for victims as a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office. There he was quickly promoted to a lead trial attorney and recognized by R.I.D.D. and M.A.D.D. for his trial victories against drunk drivers. As a felony prosecutor, Tom was part of the DUI manslaughter response team and received specialized training in serious and fatal DUI accident investigation, which he now puts to use in pursuing punitive damages in civil cases.
Tom worked 5 years for a large central Florida “insurance defense” law firm after leaving the State Attorney’s Office. For those years he focused his career on trial litigation in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, trucking accidents, and wrongful deaths. Mr. Cope took many of these serious injury cases to trial against the best plaintiff’s lawyers in the State. As a defense lawyer, Tom simply never lost.
Tom has brought his formidable trial and litigation skills to work for the injured and their families. He frequently uses the skills and inside knowledge he learned as a trucking and insurance company lawyer for the benefit of his clients.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
10 years | 500 cases
Criminal Defense
25%
10 years | 1,000 cases
Wrongful Death
25%
10 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Cope, Zebro & Crawford
14020 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 802, Clearwater, FL, 33762
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Thomas W. Cope's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Shelly | August 17, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Murderer
Animal killing coward, why hasnt he lost his license yet??? Anyone who hires or pays this man supports his DISGUSTING actions~
Posted by David | July 19, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Threw a helpless Raccoon off of his boat
He found a Raccoon on his boat out on the open water- He filmed himself gleefully terrorizing the poor creature and forcing it off his boat to drown in the open sea.. You do not want someone like this representing you do you? https://www.tampabay.com/environment/lawyer-who-shooed-raccoon-off-boat...
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Nope
If you are looking for a spineless, real POS human to help you, you’ve found him. No compassion. Glad I didn’t hire him.
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Chris Patterson
Garbage, complete dumpster fire of a human being. Zero morals, not to be trusted and just pure evil!
Posted by Carrol | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Car Accident
I would highly recommend Thomas Cope! He assisted me in an injury accident where I was unjustly ticketed. In my opinion he went to bat for me and my case. His outstanding skills at seeking the truth and not giving up, helped me recover and exceed my expectation in my case. He is an excellent attorn...
Thomas W. Cope's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Tom Cope for over ten years. While working at the Pinellas County state attorney's office, we tried several serious felony cases, including aggravated battery and trafficking in kilo quantities of cocaine. Tom Cope is an exceptionally skilled trial attorney and one that I always sought to have beside me. He is capable, knowledgeable, and one of the most genuine people in the business, I highly endorse Tom. He is an excellent lawyer."
"I highly endorse Tom. He is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I know and he brings a vast amount of experience to the table in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. Tom is both well known and well respected among his peers."
"Mr. Cope consistently obtains outstanding results for his clients. When I refer him a case, I know best case scenario is virtually assured."
"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with Tom at the State Attorneys office and we worked closely on several large cases. I have also watched Tom as he has transitioned into injury cases. His skills in the courtroom are unmatched in either criminal or civil courtrooms."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the opportunity of working with Tom while we were both employed by the State Attorney's Office in Clearwater, Florida. You will find lawyers here and there with as much knowledge of the law as Tom has. You will be hard pressed, however, to find many with the nerves Tom has to use that knowledge. I am familiar with his skills in court, and I would rank him among the best I know there."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Cope, Zebro & Crawford, P.L.
2007 - 2011
Attorney, Abbey, Adams, Byelick, Kiernan, Et Al
2004 - 2007
Prosecuting Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney 6th. Circuit
Associations
2013 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
St. Petersburg Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Doe v. Progressive Insurance
Insurance limits recovered
Jane Doe v. GEICO & Progressive
Full Insurance limits paid
John Doe v. Allstate & State Farm
Full Insurance limits paid
Education
2003
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Florida State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
USAA Continuing legal education course
Defense tactics for Insurance Adjusters
Publications
2013
Flatrials.com Blog
Making Clearwater Safer for Cyclists
Languages
Spanish
English