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- J.D., Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, 1981 (Phi Alpha Delta)
- B.A., University of Florida, 1978 (Florida Blue Key Leadership Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society, Savant Leadership Society)
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- Florida State Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
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Thomas R. Bopp
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Tampa
501 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1700
Tampa, Florida 33602
Suite 1700
Tampa, Florida 33602
T (813) 222-1149
F (813) 229-8313
F (813) 229-8313
Quick Look
Thomas R. Bopp practices in all phases of personal injury and first party property damage litigation with emphasis defending automobile and premises liability claims and representing carriers in multiple competing claims cases.
Representative Experience
- 13th Judicial Circuit, Tampa, FL
Assistant State Attorney, 1981-1983 - Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office,
Assistant to Legal Advisor, 1979-1980 - Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office,
Special Deputy Sheriff, 1977-1979
Presentations and Publications
Presentations
Mr. Bopp is a frequent speaker at Seminars on Vehicular Liability Issues to Auto Insurance Carriers and frequent lecturer on premises liability issues at Major Department and Grocery Store Chains.
- "Avoiding Bad Faith," Speaker, Rimkus Consulting Seminar, March 2008
- "Settlement Duties in Multiple Claimant Cases," Speaker, Florida Law for Insurance Professionals Seminar, October 2006
- "Avoiding Bad Faith Claims," Speaker, GMAC Insurance Company, 2004
- "Expert Depositions," Speaker, Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2003
- "Handling & Discovery of Personal Injury Claims," Speaker, Hillsborough County Paralegal Association, 2003
- "Cross Examination of Orthopedic Surgeons," Speaker, 2000
- "Liability of Adjusters and Fire Investigators in Fire Losses," Speaker, Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention Seminar, Florida State Fire College, November 1997
- "Deciphering and Dealing with the Dreaded Workers' Compensation Lien," Speaker, The Business of Insurance in Florida - A Look at New Strategies Managing Recurrent Problems, 1995
- "Dealing with and Preventing Medical Malpractice Claims," Speaker, Hillsborough County Medical Association, 1990-1991
- "Preventing Dental Malpractice Claims," Speaker, Hillsborough County Dental Hygienist Association, 1989
- "Dealing with Dental Malpractice Claims," Speaker, Polk County Dental Association, 1988
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Self Insured and Risk Managers Committee; Automobile Law Committee; The Florida Bar Delegate to the ABA, 1984-1989
- Defense Research Institute
- The Florida Bar: Chair, Long Range Planning Committee, 1994-1997; Young Lawyers Division, 1989-1993; Board of Governors; Liaison to The Florida Bar Council of Sections for the Young Lawyers Division, 1992-1993; Chair, Newsletter Committee, 1991-1992; Chair, Long Range Planning Committee, 1991-1992; Chair, Awards Committee, 1991-1993
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee
- Hillsborough County Bar Association: Board of Directors, 1995-2008; President, 2008-2009; Chair of Bench-Bar Conference; Chair of Law Week; Co-Chair of Professional Standards Committee; Co-Chair Bench-Bar Liaison Committee
- Society of Trial Advocacy
- Tampa Bay Inns of Court: Master, 1997-2008
Community Involvement
- Forest Hills Pony Baseball: Coach, Florida State Champions 2007
- Hillsborough County Bar Foundation: Member, 2007-2008









