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Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.Share Holder
David F. Pope
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David F. Pope

5.0
1 review

501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700, Tampa, FL 33602

Admiralty Law, Admiralty Law / Admiralty & Maritime Law, Insurance Defense / Property Damage Litigation and 1 more

About David F. Pope

David F. Pope has experience in cargo claims, maritime injury and death claims, collisions, passenger claims, vessel finance and foreclosure, salvage, vessel documentation, charter disputes, first party coverage defense of underwriters, environmental law, limitation of liability actions, insurance law and state and federal appeals. Mr. Pope is Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law with The Florida Bar.

Representative Experience

•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, November 2008 to Present
•Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL
Attorney, November 2004 to October 2008
•Lau, Lane, Pieper, Conley & McCreadie, P.A., Tampa, FL
Partner, July 1992 to October 2004
•Macfarlane, Ferguson, Allison & Kelley, Tampa, FL
Partner, November 1973 to June 1992
•U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Engineer U.S. Flag Merchant Vessels. This included summers while attending law school, 1967 to 1973
•U.S. Navy Commander, (retired)
•University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL
Adjunct Professor, 2011 to Present

Presentations and Publications

Presentations

•Collision Law and Practice, SEALI Seminar, Amelia Island, FL 2018
•“The Jones Act and Homeland Security,” SNAME, Tampa, FL, 2002
•“Collisions,” The Florida Bar, Admiralty Seminar, Orlando, FL, 1996
•“Seaman Status,” The Florida Bar, Admiralty Seminar, Orlando, FL, 1995
•“Settlement in Admiralty Cases,” The Florida Bar, Admiralty Seminar, Tampa, FL, 1994
•“Pitfalls of a Multi-Party Settlement,” SEALI Convention, Savannah, GA, 1994

Publications

•“Collision,” Maritime Law and Practice, Author, 5th Edition, The Florida Bar, 2017
•“Collision,” Maritime Law and Practice, Author, 4th Edition, The Florida Bar, 2004

Community Involvement

•Church Vestry: Counsel
•Tampa Propeller Club: Director
•U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Local Admissions Representativ

Distinctions

•AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
•Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law, The Florida Bar
•Who’s Who Legal, Florida 2008; listed as a leading Shipping & Maritime lawyer
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2010-2014, 2016-2026
•Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year 2011, 2018, Maritime Law
•Florida Super Lawyers, 2016-2019

 

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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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David F. Pope got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Other 4
    • Admiralty Law
    • Admiralty Law / Admiralty & Maritime Law
    • Insurance Defense / Property Damage Litigation
    • Litigation / Personal Injury Litigation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    United States Supreme Court: Boca Gr
    e Club v. Florida Power & Light Co., 510 U.S. 1022 (1994).
  • Additional Links
    https://www.bankerlopez.com/davidpope

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1973, Florida State Courts
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Florida Supreme Court
    Florida
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    Memberships

    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

    •The Florida Bar
    •The Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA)
    •The Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME)
    •The Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI)
    •Hillsborough County Bar Association
    •Federal Maritime Commission
    •Benefits Review Board, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida Levin College of Law
    Class of 1973
    J.D.
    Other Education
    United States Merchant Marine Academy
    Class of 1967
    B.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Admiralty and Maritime Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
  • Military Service
    Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve, 1967-1994
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1944
    New York, N.Y., October 9, 1944

Contact David F. Pope

Share Holder at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
5.0
1 review

501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700Tampa, FL 33602U.S.A.

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Fax: (813) 222-3066
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    David F. Pope was admitted in 1973 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    David F. Pope is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States Supreme Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, David F. Pope has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    David F. Pope attended University of Florida Levin College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Banker Lopez Gassler P.A. was established in 2008.

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