Brent Steinberg - Tampa, FL
Attorney at Swope Rodante P.A.
Insurance Bad Faith Lawyers in Tampa, FL
1234 5th Avenue East Tampa, FL 33605
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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16
Years
Experience
Tampa Insurance Bad Faith Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Coverage
- Wrongful Death
- Legal Malpractice
- Appellate Practice
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Florida Bar: Board Certified – Appellate Practice, 2022-Present.
- Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation, 2022.
- Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2022.
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40.
- The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Fellow.
- Named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine (2018-Present).
- Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO, 2017-Present.
- Member of the Florida Law Review, 2008-2010.
- Teaching Assistant for Legal Research and Writing and Appellate Advocacy at the UF College of Law, 2008-2009.
- Class representative to the student bar association at the UF College of Law, 2007-2009.
- Florida Justice Association, 2022 Warrior for Justice Award for expertise and leadership in helping unite the FJA’s collective efforts to seek and secure justice for all.
- 2021 Responsible Roadways Award for “relentless perseverance to protect Florida drivers”.
- 2018 Benjamin Franklin Award for actions in support of the FJA that have spoken louder than words ever could.
- 2018 Roadways to the Future Award for research, drafting and expert testimony on autonomous vehicles legislation.
- 2017 Quarter Horse Award for significant contributions during the legislative session.
- “Book Awards” (for highest grade) in Trial Practice, Legal Research and Writing, Appellate Advocacy, Legal Drafting, Torts, and Advanced Civil Procedure, at UF College of Law, 2007-2010.
- Academic scholarships to attend the Canterbury School of Fort Myers, the University of Florida, and the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
Other Sources of Feedback About Brent Steinberg
Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Florida Levin College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2010
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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University of Florida Levin College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2010
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, 2007
B.S.
Honors: summa cum laude
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University of Florida, 2007
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Proposals for Settlement Update, Florida Justice Association Webinar, 2022.
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Ride-Sharing & Car-Sharing Litigation, Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar, 2022.
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Auto Negligence Seminar, Florida Justice Association “Masters of Justice” Seminar Chair, 2021.
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PFS Involving Insurance Companies, Florida Justice Association Webinar, 2021.
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Auto Insurance Case Law and Legislative Update, Florida Justice Association Annual Convention, 2021.
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Uber and Lyft Claims; Palm Beach County Justice Association, 2021.
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Auto Insurance Legislative Review and Preview, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, 2021.
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Insurance Coverage Bootcamp, Florida Justice Association Webinar, 2020. Co-Chair and Presenter of Auto Liability Coverage Under Florida’s Financial Responsibility Laws.
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Debtors’ Insurance Bad Faith Claims, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, 2020; Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, 2021; Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association, 2021.
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Transportation Network Company (“TNC”) Litigation: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, The Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, 2020.
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Auto Insurance Case Law and Legislative Update, Florida Justice Association Annual Review Webinar, 2020.
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Civil Remedy Notice Webinar, Florida Justice Association, 2019.
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Six Ways to Lose Your Appeal During Closing Argument, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, 2019.
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Auto Insurance Case Law and Legislative Update, Florida Justice Association Annual Convention, 2019.
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Autonomous Vehicles; A Primer on One of the Biggest Changes to Our Practice in Decades, Florida Justice Association “Masters of Justice” Seminar, 2019.
- Auto Insurance Case Law and Legislative Update, Florida Justice Association Annual Convention, 2017.
Pro Bono Activities
- Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association, Executive Committee, 2021-present. Board of Directors, 2017-2018, 2021-present. Chair, Auto Insurance/Bad Faith Section, 2021-present. Co-Chair, HB 837 Appellate Committee, 2023-present.
- Member of American Association for Justice.
- Member of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. Board of Directors, 2021-present.
- Member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association.
- Member of the Florida Bar Civil Procedure Rules Committee, 2023-present.
Published Works
Articles
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Author of “Tips for Auto Practitioners”, a bi-monthly column in the Journal of the Florida Justice Association, May 2017 – June 2018, January 2021-present.
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Frequent contributor to the FJA Reading File, a weekly online digest of the most relevant articles, news, and case law updates for members of the Florida Justice Association, November 2017- present.
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“Emerging Automotive Technologies and Transportation Network Companies,” Florida Automobile Insurance Law, published by The Florida Bar (2020 and 2022).
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“Autonomous Vehicles and Transportation Network Companies,” Florida Automobile Insurance Law, published by The Florida Bar (2020).
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“The Graves Amendment: Putting To Death Florida’s Strict Vicarious Liability Law”, 62 FLA. L. REV. 795 (2010).
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar (Board Certified - Appellate Practice)
- State Bar of Georgia
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Contact
1234 5th Avenue East
Tampa, FL 33605
Phone: (813) 273-0017
Fax: (813) 223-3678
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.swoperodante.com
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