David Eaton - Tampa, FL
Attorney at Eaton Law
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Tampa, FL
14812 N. Florida Avenue Tampa, FL 33613
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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39
Years
Experience
Tampa Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Auto Accidents
- Birth Injuries
- Cancer Misdiagnosis
- Cardiac Care Errors
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Prescription Errors
- Radiology Errors
- Stroke
- Surgical Errors/Infections
- Wrongful Death
- Anesthesia
- Legal Malpractice
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV® Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2004-2023
- Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar, 1995-2020, 2022-2023
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2014, 2016, 2019
- Top 25 Medical Malpractice Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
- AVVO Rated 10
- Participant: The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Trial Competition, 1986
Other Sources of Feedback About David Eaton
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1987
J.D.
Honors: Member: Moot Court Board
Honors: Participant: National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 1986 - 1987
Honors: Participant: American Bar Association Moot Court Competition
Honors: Participant: Mock Trial Board
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1987
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Non Legal Education
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Michigan State University, 1984
B.A.
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Michigan State University, 1984
Classes and Seminars
- Stetson University College of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2015 - 2018
Published Works
Articles
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"The Representation of Kimberly Bergalis, the First Confirmed Transmission of Aids From a Health Care Worker to a Patient", Courts, Health, Science and The Law, Georgetown University Medical & Law Centers, Summer, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1991
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Co-Author: "Know Your Rights Concerning Medical Malpractice, A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue", 1998
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"Winning Strategies For Jury Selection: Communication, Credibility And Common Sense In The Courtroom"
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"Trial Strategies for High Dollar Cases In Florida"
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1987
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1988
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1989
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- American Bar Association
- National Trial Lawyers Association
Contact
14812 N. Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33613
Phone: 813-510-5383
Fax: 813-264-0030
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.eaton-law.com
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