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Attorney Scott Patrick Distasio is a Board Certified Trial Lawyer who has earned membership into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® through his impressive ability to recover just compensation on behalf of his clients. He is an innovative, focused personal injury lawyer who thrives on going above and beyond for his clients. Regardless of whether you have been involved in a car accident or if a loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, you can rest assured knowing that Scott will do everything possible to fight for a maximum recovery. He is also AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, which is the highest ranking attainable.
In 1990, Scott began his legal career at a premier defense firm in the Tampa area, where he gained experience defending hospitals, doctors, nursing homes, and more. In 1998, he became a shareholder at that firm and was put in charge of the nursing home defense practice. Two years later, he fired all of his defense clients and began to put his skills to work on defending those who had been injured. That year, he started a prominent personal injury law firm, where he practiced until 2006. Over the past decade, Scott has dedicated his legal career to helping those who have been injured get a second chance at life.
If you have been injured anywhere in the state of Florida, do not hesitate to give him a call today.
| Scott Patrick Distasio: | Member at The Distasio Law Firm |
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Distasio Law Firm 1112 Channelside Dr Ste 5 Tampa, FL 33602 |
| Website: | https://distasiofirm.com |
| Phone: | 813-259-0022 |
| Fax: | 813-259-0033 |
| Offices: |
Distasio Law Firm
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | N/A | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | N/A | N/A |
| Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | N/A | |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | N/A | |
| American Bar Association | N/A | |
| American Association for Justice | N/A | |
| Florida Justice Association | N/A | |
| Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | N/A | |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | N/A | 1900 - 1900 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | N/A | 1900 - 1900 |
| American Bar Association | N/A | 1900 - 1900 |
| American Association for Justice | N/A | 1900 - 1900 |
| Florida Justice Association | N/A | 1900 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Av Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer | Florida Bar | 2010 |
| Av Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2008 |
| Certified Circuit Court Mediator | Florida Supreme Court | 2008 |
| Av Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| Av Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
| Av Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
| Av Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
| AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | 2025 |
| University of Florida | Bachelor of Science | 1986 |
| University of Florida | Bachelor of Science | 1986 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Joerg v. State Farm | $1,491,000.00 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Administrative Suspension | 2006 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 843652 | Member in Good Standing | 1990 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Distasio Law Firm Personal Injury Blog | Personal Injury Blog | 2011 |
| Tampa Injury Law Blog | Personal Injury News | 2008 |
| Florida Bar Journal | Offfers of Judgment-Wading Through the Confusion | 1994 |
| Florida Bar Journal | Offers of Judgment: The Confusion Continues | 1990 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Reptile Masters Seminar | What it Takes to Get a Reptile Verdict | 2012 |
| FAPI Fall-2009 Medical Educational Symposium | Liability Issues Involving Medication Errors | 2009 |
| 2007 National Federation of Paralegal Associations Annual Convention | Medical Malpractice (Evaluating Cases) | 2007 |
| Nursing Home Litigation CLE | Nursing Home Litigation in Florida | 2006 |
| Hillsborough County Jail Medical Staff Seminar | Jail Medical Care | 1994 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Shear, Newman, Hahn, & Rosenkranz | 1999 - 2000 |
| Partner | Bales Weinstein | 2000 - 2006 |
| Partner | Bales Weinstein | 2000 - 2006 |
| Owner | Distasio Law Firm | N/A |
| Owner | Distasio Law Firm | 2006 - 1900 |
| Owner | Distasio Law Firm | N/A |
