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| | Address | | Suite 500 Perry Paint & Glass Building, 109 North Brush Street, P.O. Box 3283 | | Tampa, Florida 33601 | | (Hillsborough Co.) | |  | Free Initial Consultation |
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| | Contact Information | | Phone: 813-229-7007 | | Fax: 813-223-6544 | | | | Send Us Email |  |
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| Rywant, Alvarez, Jones, Russo & Guyton,
Professional Association practices in the following areas of law:
General Civil Litigation, Products Liability, Medical, Legal and Professional Liability, Business Litigation, Toxic Tort and Hazardous Waste Litigation, Immigration, Family Law, Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Medical Negligence, Bad Faith, Consumer Protection, Motorcycle Accidents. | | Year Established: 1989 | Firm Profile:
Since 1989, Rywant, Alvarez, Jones, Russo & Guyton has been providing effective and professional representation for its clients throughout the State of Florida. While less than 2% of the lawyers in Florida are Board Certified as Specialists in the area of Civil Trial Law, all Five of the shareholders are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, by the Florida Bar. All are members of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum. | | Firm Size: 12 | Languages:
Languages: Spanish and French. | Representative Clients:
Southern Owners Insurance Company; Auto Owners Insurance Co.; Response Insurance Company; State Auto Insurance Company; Yellow Cab Company. | Office Hours:
Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Saturday: By Appointment Only
Sunday: By Appointment Only
| Rate Information:
Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Major Credit Cards
 Visa
MasterCard
American Express | | Manuel J. Alvarez (Member) born Tampa, Florida, June 26, 1955; admitted to bar, 1980, Florida; 1984, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1990, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Florida (B.A., 1977; J.D., 1979). Member: Hillsborough County (Member, Trial Lawyers Section) and Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Chair, Grievance Committee and Fee Arbitration Committee) Bar Associations; The Florida Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Reported Cases: Roe v. Amica Mutual Ins. Co., 533 So 2d 279 (Fla. 1988); Phillips Buick-Pontiac-GMC, Inc. v. Dallon, 602 So. 2d 594 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App.). Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Immigration and Naturalization. Email: Manuel J. Alvarez | | John A. Guyton, III (Member) born Tampa, Florida, March 23, 1964; admitted to bar, 1990, Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1987); Stetson University (J.D., cum laude, 1989). Recipient: American Jurisprudence Award in Creditors Rights. Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association; The Florida Bar; The Citrus County Bar; The Florida Justice Association; The American Association of Justice. Fellow: The Million Dollar Advocates Forum; The Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Reported Cases: Van Bebber & Assoc. vs. Cook, 870 So. 2d 150 (Fla. 2d DCA 2004). Languages: French. Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law; Commercial Litigation; Civil Practice; Medical Malpractice; Professional Liability. Email: John A. Guyton, III | | Gregory D. Jones (Member) born Tampa, Florida, June 27, 1958; admitted to bar, 1983, Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; 1990, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of South Florida (B.A., with honors, 1979); Cumberland School of Law (J.D., 1983). Phi Alpha Delta. Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association (Chairperson, Grievance Committee); The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Trial Lawyers; Workers Compensation); American Board of Trial Advocacy. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Practice Areas: Products Liability; Civil Litigation; Labor Law; Employment Law. Email: Gregory D. Jones | | Andrew F. Russo (Member) born Tampa, Florida, April 1, 1953; admitted to bar, 1985, Florida; 1986, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1990 U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of South Florida (B.A., magna cum laude, 1975); University of Florida (J.D., 1985). Member: Hillsborough County (Chairperson, Jury Management, 1990-1991; Chairperson, Section on: Medical/Legal, 1991-1992 and 1992-1993; Chairperson, 13B Grievance Committee, 2004-2005) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; Florida Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute, Million Dollar Advocates Forum. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Reported Cases: Stacy David, Inc. v. Consuegra 845 So.2d 303 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003). Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Insurance Coverage; Commercial Collections; Products Liability; Automobile Negligence. Email: Andrew F. Russo | | Michael S. Rywant (Managing Partner) born Charleston, West Virginia, October 11, 1952; admitted to bar, 1977, Florida; 1978, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1982, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1990, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of Florida (B.S., with honors, 1974; J.D., 1977). Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1983-1984); The Florida Bar. (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). Reported Cases: Berges vs. Infinity Ins., 896 So.2d 665 (Fla. 2004); Golden Shoreline v. McGowen, 787 So. 2d 109 (Fla. 2d DCA 2001); Butala v. Automated Petroleum, 656 So. 2d 173 (Fla. 2d DCA 1995). Practice Areas: Products Liability; Civil Trial; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Bad Faith; Automobile Negligence. Email: Michael S. Rywant | | —————————— | | Kerry C. McGuinn, Jr. (Associate) born Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1967; admitted to bar, 1993, Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: Oxford College of Emory University (A.A., 1988); Emory University (B.A., cum laude, 1990); Washington College of Law at the American University (J.D., 1993). Pi Sigma Alpha. Member: Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Trial Lawyers Section). Reported Cases: Liberty Mutual v. Holbrook, 861 So.2d. 1216 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003); Shoemaker v. State Farm, 890 So.2d. 1195 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Negligence; Insurance Bad Faith. | | Sheldon D. Mcmullen (Associate) born Tampa, Florida, January 13, 1975; admitted to bar, 2002, Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Education: Florida State University (B.A., 1998); Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2002). Member: The Florida Bar; American Immigration Lawyers Association. Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Immigration and Naturalization; Civil Practice. | | Collins Guyton (Associate) born Tampa, Florida, May 27, 1966; admitted to bar, 1992, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1993, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; 1995, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: Wheaton College (B.A., magna cum laude, 1988); Stetson University (J.D., cum laude, 1991). Law Clerk to: the Honorable Harvey E. Schlesinger, 1993; the Honorable Anne C. Conway, 1993; the Honorable Susan C. Bucklew, 1994. Member: Hillsborough County (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar. (Retired). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Appellate Practice; Employment Law. Email: Collins Guyton | | Anthony V. LaNasa (Associate) born Jacksonville, Florida, 1977; admitted to bar, 2002, Louisiana; 2006, Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.S., cum laude, 1999); Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert School of Law (J.D., 2002). Member: Clearwater, Hillsborough County (Member, Young Lawyers Section) and Louisiana State Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Trial Lawyers Section). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Insurance; Negligence. | | OF COUNSEL | | Norman S. Cannella, Sr. (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1973, Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Auburn University (B.A., 1964); John B. Stetson University (J.D., 1973). Assistant State Attorney and Chief Assistant State Attorney, 1973-1983. Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Civil Litigation. Email: Norman S. Cannella, Sr. | | LEGAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL | | Bradley Hugh Holt born Toledo, Ohio, March 3, 1961; Education: Michigan State University (B.A., 1985). Licensed Private Investigator (Fla. 1994). Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Investigations; Case Management; Litigation Support. Email: Bradley Hugh Holt | Other Office Addresses:
Gainesville, Florida Office: 4046 Newberry Road, 32607. Telephone: 352-373-8989. Fax: 352-367-2658.
Inverness, Florida Office: 407 Courthouse Square, 34450. Telephone: 352-341-4441.
Brandon, Florida Office: 9280 Bay Plaza Boulevard, Suite 724, 33619. Telephone: 813-612-5655. Fax: 813-612-9466.
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