Brandon, FL

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.

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.

Martin Palmer

Martin Palmer is a seasoned trial lawyer focusing on representing individuals and families in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He has over two decades of experience and is recognized as one of the 'Best Lawyers in America' by U.S. News since 2008 and a 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers in 2009 and 2012. He is licensed to practice in all Florida State courts and the Federal Middle District of Florida.

Tomás L. Gacio

Tom Gacio is a senior trial attorney and shareholder/partner at Abrahamson & Uiterwyk, with a long career in civil trial work across Florida. 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 Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He began his career as an Assistant State Attorney in Polk County, then represented insurance companies, and has exclusively represented injured clients for the past ten years. He graduated from Washburn University of Topeka, School of Law in 1989 and the University of South Florida in 1982. He is fluent in Spanish.

Andrew Bennett

Andrew Bennett is a trial attorney with a proven record of obtaining successful results for clients in various civil litigation types, including automobile collisions, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. He is a member of both the Florida and New York Bar. He started his legal career at Abrahamson & Uiterwyk, working closely with Hendrik Uiterwyk, and was involved in several high-profile civil cases. He later focused on medical malpractice before returning to the firm in 2025. He earned his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Hofstra University and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law. He has been selected for Florida Super Lawyers - Rising Stars and is a Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association.

Timothy Francis Prugh

Timothy F. Prugh is a board-certified personal injury and wrongful death attorney with nearly 50 years of experience. He has a strong track record, having taken over 150 cases to trial, and is recognized in Florida Super Lawyers and holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, ABOTA, and the Florida Justice Association. He is fluent in Spanish.