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Ronald Irwin Bone
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Biography
I founded my law firm in 1997 based on a very simple idea: exceeding clients’ expectations. Why would an attorney start with that vision as a base to build a practice?
I grew up on a cattle ranch in the Florida Heartland, working hard with my hands day in and out when I was not in school; baling hay in season, farming, herding cattle, building fences, and working on equipment. Growing up in a working environment taught me the value of an honest day’s labor, and to value the hard-working men and women who got up every day to make a living for themselves and their families. As a young man, my world view was pretty simple. Dishonesty was not tolerated, wiggle words did not exist on the ranch, and you knew to avoid people whose words did not match their actions. The idea of a “lawsuit” just didn’t feel right. Suing for insurance coverage? It just did not make sense that those companies that bought all those TV ads convincing us that they were good neighbors or had good hands would fail to be fair to people who were hurting financially and physically.
Fast forward to 1991, when I started working as a law clerk while in law school. I was lucky enough to get a job working in a law firm, and knew I would get some good working experience while I completed my studies. The firm I worked with didn’t do anything but plaintiff’s injury law – representing people who were injured due to the negligence of others. At first, I just looked at it as a job where I could hone my legal skills, and learn how to be an attorney. I quickly realized I was helping good, honest, hard-working people (the type of people I grew up around) navigate a system that was designed to take advantage of their lack of information and experience regarding how insurance companies handle claims. I learned that insurance companies have armies of well-trained lawyers, adjusters, and layers of management, whose full-time job is to save the company as much money as possible. It was, and is, an unfair playing field, that working people cannot compete fairly in without help.
I have dedicated my life to helping people compete fairly, in a system where insurance companies write the contracts and spend millions influencing legislators to draft laws in their favor. I have also chosen to refrain from billboard and TV advertising, believing that if you do an outstanding and honest job, you will be successful, and people will hear about you by word of mouth. There is no other option for my firm. I remain true to that vision, as it was ingrained in my youth.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
40%
33 years | 1,000 cases
Motorcycle Accident
40%
33 years | 300 cases
Brain Injury
10%
33 years | 100 cases
Wrongful Death
10%
33 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Jaime | September 17, 2014 | Litigation
Honest, highly effective personal injury trial attorney who does what's right for you.
I didn't want to hire a lawyer after I got in an accident. But as my medical bills racked up, and I had difficulty juggling therapy, pain, career, marriage, and kids... a friend sternly told me, "you really need to talk to Ron Croft. He helped my wife and I. He'd help you, too." I looked at o...
Ronald Irwin Bone's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Ron Croft for more than 10 years. He is an excellent trial lawyer. He puts his clients' interests first, and uses his vast legal knowledge and experience to make sure his clients get the recovery they deserve."
"Before I became an attorney, Ron was my attorney for a serious car accident. Ron is a kind and honest man. He's also one of the smartest attorneys I know. I was blessed to have him work on my case and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Now that I am a practicing attorney in the same field, I continue to have the upmost respect for Ron. He is one of the finest trial lawyers in our community."
"Ronald Croft is a consummate Tampa Bay personal injury trial lawyer. He will leave no stone unturned when representing you. He has had great trial results in the Tampa Bay area. He and his staff are extremely kind and understanding with their clients. I have had the opportunity to work with Ron when my clients were hurt in Tampa Bay and he did a fine job. I highly recommend Ron Croft."
"Attorney Ron Croft is dedicated to helping those injured in car accidents and all areas of personal injury. He is experienced, hard working and caring; although I do auto accident cases, I happily and without hesitation refer any other personal injury cases to him and also those auto accident cases that go into litigation to him. He's an excellent attorney."
"I have worked on personal injury cases with Ron Croft for the past ten years, he is an exceptionally gifted trial attorney and a even better human being. He is honest, hard working, and incredibly smart. He shares my philosophy of putting the client first. He has my highest recommendation."
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Kathryn Scott
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Experience
Honors
2004
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney, Ronald I. Croft, P.A.
1993 - 1997
Attorney, Justin C. Johnson and Associates, P.A.
Associations
2010 - 2011
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident-Elect
2000 - 2004
Barney Masterson American Inn of CourtTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Roberts v. City of St. Petersburg
Verdict for $1,030,000, apealed by defense. appeal was denied. Claims bill filed and passed, approximately $770,000
Education
1997
Stetson University
Master In Business Administration
1993
Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctor
1989
Stetson University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2015
Medico Legal Symposium 2015
Medicare Liens
2015
EuroCycles Motorcyclist Seminar
Motorcyclist Issues - Advanced Healthcare Directives and Living Wills
2014
EuroCycles Rider Seminar
Insurance Issues for the Rider
2014
EuroCycles Motorcyclist Seminar
How to Interact with Law Enforcement
Languages
English
French
Creole
Spanish