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Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.Share Holder
Richard M. Sebek
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Richard M. Sebek

5.0
1 review

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

Health Care Litigation, Nursing Home & ALF Litigation, Medical Malpractice / Professional Liability and 4 more

About Richard M. Sebek

Richard M. Sebek’s practice includes nursing home litigation, medical malpractice, admiralty and maritime, premises torts, products liability, boating accidents, construction litigation and insurance litigation.

Representative Experience

•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, November 2008 to Present
•Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, 1994 to 2008
Associate, 1987 to 1994
•United States Coast Guard Reserve (Retired June 30, 1997)
•Senior Reserve Legal Officer, Seventh Coast Guard District Legal Office, Miami
•Commanding Officer, Reserve Unit, St. Petersburg, Promoted to Commander July 1991
•Commanding Officer, Reserve Unit, Venice
•Executive Officer, Reserve Unit, Marine Safety Office, Tampa
•Executive Officer, Reserve Unit, St. Petersburg, Promoted to Lieutenant Commander April 1986
•United States Coast Guard
Active Duty Status, June 1975 to August 1984
Detached Duty Merchant Marine Vessel Inspector, Panama City, Florida, 1981 to 1984
•U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Safety Office, Mobile, Alabama
Chief of Licensing, Commercial Vessel Inspector, Investigating Officer 1978 to 1981
•United States Coast Guard, LORAN Station, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
Commanding Officer, 1977 to 1978
•U.S. Coast Guard, Cutter GENTIAN/U.S. Coast Guard Cutter BLACKTHORN, Galveston, Texas
Served on board the GENTIAN until its decommissioning, on board replacement cutter BLACKTHORN, served as operations officer and chief navigator until 1977; 1975 to 1977

Presentations and Publications

Presentations

•Frequent Lecturer, National Business Institute, Inc.

Distinctions

•AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2014, 2016-2024
•Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2024, Elder Law, Tampa
•Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2022, Elder Law, Tampa
•Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2020, Litigation - Health Care, Tampa
•Florida Super Lawyers , 2010-2020
•Florida’s Top Lawyers in Health Care, Florida Monthly Magazine, 2004-2006
•Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Stetson University College in Law, 1986
•Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2013; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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

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Richard M. Sebek got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Military Law
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Other 4
    • Health Care Litigation
    • Nursing Home & ALF Litigation
    • Medical Malpractice / Professional Liability
    • Admiralty & Maritime Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Florida
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    Memberships

    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

    •The Florida Bar
    •Florida Defense Lawyers Association
    •Hillsborough County Bar Association: Elder Law section
    Health Care Law section
    Military Liaison Committee
    •Southeastern Admiralty Association
    •Southeast Law Institute

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University College of Law
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    with honors
    Other Education
    United States Coast Guard Academy
    Class of 1975
    B.S.
    with honors
  • Military Service
    Officer, United States Coast Guard, Active, 1975-1984
    Reserve, 1984-1997
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953

Contact Richard M. Sebek

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?
    Richard M. Sebek was admitted in 1987 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Richard M. Sebek is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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    Yes, Richard M. Sebek has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Richard M. Sebek attended Stetson University College of Law.

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