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In a firm that puts the highest priority on protecting the injured individual, board-certified trial lawyer Kevin McLaughlin fits in perfectly. Starting his career on the corporate side, Kevin soon realized that his dedication to plaintiffs’ rights was his true purpose and calling. He joined the firm in 1997 and quickly rose to the rank of partner.
While attending law school, Kevin clerked for the judges in the Civil Division of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, Florida. Upon graduation, he worked for an insurance defense firm and handled cases involving insurance disputes, coverage issues, automobile negligence, and premises liability claims for some of the largest insurers in the country.
This preparation helped Kevin become an expert in handling plaintiffs’ claims. Kevin knows how both the opposition and the courts think, which enhances his ability to be an effective advocate for his clients.
Kevin represents plaintiffs with wrongful death and personal injury claims. His practice encompasses a broad range of claims with a particular focus on admiralty and maritime, as well as premises liability, medical negligence, legal malpractice, automotive and products liability actions. His wealth of experience benefits his clients through his ability to assess all sides of the situation.
After serving as a board member for a number of years, in 2016-2017 Kevin became President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, one of the largest local bar groups in Florida, with a membership of more than 4,000 attorneys, judges and legal professionals. Kevin is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and in 2018, was honored to be selected to serve as President of ABOTA’s Tampa Bay Chapter.
He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, and the American Association for Justice. Among his many other honors: in 2017, Kevin was appointed to serve a two-year term as an Honorary Commander for the 6th Air Mobility Wing Judge Advocate at MacDill Air Force Base.
A resident of Tampa since early childhood, Kevin is an honor graduate of Wake Forest University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1993. Three years later, he received his Juris Doctorate from the Stetson University College of Law. He resides in Tampa with his wife, Daun. Kevin and Daun have two children, Conner and Bridgette, who attend Stanford and UCLA, respectively.
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