Venice, FL

Anthony B. White

Anthony B. White is a seasoned litigation and trial lawyer with nearly three decades of experience, specializing in car accidents, insurance disputes, wrongful death, product liability, and medical malpractice. He is recognized in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Florida Super Lawyers (2012, 2014-2022), Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite,” and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He was President of the Broward County Trial Lawyers in 1994 and is admitted to practice in Florida state and federal courts.

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.

Howard L. Pomerantz

Howard L. Pomerantz is a trial attorney with over 40 years of experience in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a 'Trial Lawyer of the Year' (2008), and recognized as a 'Super Lawyer' for medical malpractice. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and has served as President of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

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.

Ben Murphey

Ben Murphey is a partner at Lawlor, White & Murphey, specializing in civil appeals, maritime and admiralty claims, wrongful death, and labor disputes. He holds a 10/10 Avvo Rating and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2010-2013) and a Super Lawyer (2014-2019). He served in the U.S. Army Infantry and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States and various Florida and Federal courts.