Bradenton, FL

David Alan Wolf

David Alan Wolf is an AV-Preeminent rated personal injury attorney with over 35 years of experience in Florida. He focuses on cases including automobile, trucking, bicycle, pedestrian, and child injuries, wrongful death, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect. He is the author of 12 books and over 4000 articles on personal injury and safety. Known for his strong work ethic, accessibility, and personalized service, his mission is "Giving a Voice to Injury Victims and Their Families."

Patrick Iyampillai

Patrick Iyampillai is a Partner at Hale Law, specializing in personal injury law. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University and a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law, and completed Harvard Law School’s Executive Education Program on Negotiation. He has been recognized with multiple awards including the 36 Under Thirty-Six Professionalism Award, AV Preeminent Ratings, and inclusion in the Florida Super Lawyers list from 2021-2025, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is admitted to practice in all Florida courts and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Doug Burnetti

Personal injury attorney Douglas Burnetti has been selected to the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list. Only the top five percent of all attorneys in Florida are named each year as Super Lawyers®. Mr. Burnetti’s display of grit in the courtroom and record of positive recovery for clients, including numerous multi-million verdicts and settlements, drew the attention of fellow attorneys in Florida and helped lead to his nomination for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list. After earning a nomination, the Burnetti, P.A. founder underwent a rigorous vetting process by an attorney-led research staff. Their independent research examined 12 key categories, including verdicts and settlements, position within the firm, special licenses/certifications, education, experience, honors and other outstanding achievements. Mr. Burnetti’s numerous accomplishments and accolades, including his law career that spans 31 years and Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial, contributed to his final selection to the list. “It is an honor to be named to the Super Lawyers list again this year,” said Attorney Doug Burnetti. “I have known from an early age that I wanted to practice law, and decided to pursue personal injury to help others. I wanted to protect their rights when they were injured through no fault of their own, and to protect their interests against the insurance companies. At Burnetti, P.A., we are a client focused firm, and we believe that sets us apart from other law firms. We want to make sure that our clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. This acknowledgment by our peers who have seen us in action is a testament to our commitment.” Mr. Burnetti represents clients in personal injury claims including automobile accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice and other injuries. Born in Illinois and raised in Florida, he is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law. As a board certified civil trial lawyer, I have had the opportunity to handle many different types of cases in the courtroom including auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and products liability. As the founder of Burnetti, P.A., I am very pleased to have watched the firm develop over the years. I am also very pleased to see how Burnetti, P.A. has developed into a premier trial lawyer firm. One of our goals for the lawyers of Burnetti, P.A. is that they actually try cases. We believe that trying cases helps protect all of our clients in the long run, and actually helps our clients even at the bargaining table. Additionally, Burnetti, P.A. brings a financial strength for our clients which further helps our clients’ case.”

Jim Delgado

Jim Delgado is an award-winning, bilingual personal injury litigation lawyer with more than 20 years of trial experience. He has earned a reputation in Manatee County, including Bradenton and Palmetto and throughout the State of Florida as a trusted and tenacious injury lawyer.

Steven E. Heintz

Personal injury attorney Steven E. Heintz is the founding partner at Heintz Law. He grew up in Bradenton and has degrees from Manatee Junior College and the University of South Florida. Before attending law school, he was a private investigator. He received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law in 1980. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1980, Mr. Heintz worked in the Public Defender's office in Bradenton and the State Attorney's office in West Palm Beach. For the last 25 years, he's been exclusively representing catastrophic personal injury and accident victims. Mr. Heintz is a board-certified, civil trial specialist by both the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy and also has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, an honor granted only to the state's top attorneys. Mr. Heintz is also AV-rated and has the AV Preeminent rating - the highest possible ratings awarded by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory. He is a member of the President's Club of the Florida Justice Association, an active member of the American Association for Justice and a proud supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Proudly serving Bradenton and Sarasota area clients, personal injury attorney Steven E. Heintz is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, whose membership is limited to trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience, and excellence in litigation by obtaining a trial verdict, award or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more. He authored a chapter in Florida Evidence that was published by Lawyers Cooperative in 1996. He is also a Master in the American Inns of Court and has lectured at continuing education seminars attended by other attorneys.

Justin W. Pimenta

Justin Pimenta is a highly accomplished trial attorney and partner at Abrahamson & Uiterwyk, recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Martindale Hubbell. He is twice board certified as an expert in civil trial law by the Florida Bar and The National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has resolved multiple seven-figure settlements and is a Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He began his career as a defense lawyer for insurance companies, gaining unique insights, and has exclusively represented injured clients for the past twenty years. He graduated with a dual JD/MBA from American University in 2001 and a BA in 1999. He has lived and studied in six countries and is an avid traveler.

Patrick M. Hale

Patrick M. Hale is the founder and Managing Partner of Hale Law, a personal injury firm in Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. After serving as an Assistant State Attorney and conducting over 30 trials, he founded Hale Law in 2018. He is recognized with the Elite Top Attorneys Award in Personal Injury and is a member of The Florida Bar and various legal associations. He is admitted to practice in all Florida courts and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.