John C. Distasio - Tampa, FL
Attorney at The Florida Law Group
Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa, FL
407 N. Howard Ave. Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33606
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
John Distasio is an attorney who specializes in consumer protection law. He handles each case with passion and professionalism, and is a true advocate.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Distasio served the people of the State of Florida as an Assistant State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit. He worked alongside some of Florida's most respected prosecutors, trying over one hundred jury and non-jury trials. He handled a caseload in excess of two hundred cases, ranging from DUI to Attempted Murder. During his time as a prosecutor, Mr. Distasio earned his Master of Law (LL.M.) in Advocacy from Stetson University College of Law, the number one trial advocacy school in the country according to U.S. News & World Report.
Mr. Distasio received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Florida State University, where he graduated cum laude. He later attended Florida International University, receiving his Juris Doctor degree. While in law school, Mr. Distasio was a member of the Trial Team and was awarded the Book Award in Florida Law and Procedure.
He has completed internships on both the state and federal level. Most notably, Mr. Distasio had the privilege of interning at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in the Honorable Judge Mark Faulk's chambers. Mr. Distasio's previous experiences in the Civil Division at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida and Office of the State Attorney, 11th Judicial Circuit are some other experiences that have shaped the lawyer he is today.
Awards and Honors
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Included on the 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 2016
LL.M in Advocacy -
Florida International University College of Law,
Miami,
Florida, 2011
Juris Doctor
Honors: Member of the Trial Team
Honors: Book Award in Florida Law and Procedure
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 2016
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Non Legal Education
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Florida State University, 2007
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Communication Studies
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Florida State University, 2007
Current Employment Position(s)
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Trial Group Litigation Team Leader
Past Positions
- 13th Judicial Circuit, State of Florida, Assistant State Attorney
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in the Honorable Judge Mark Faulk’s chambers, Intern
- Civil Division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida
- Office of the State Attorney, 11th Judicial Circuit
- Morgan and Morgan
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
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Contact
407 N. Howard Ave.
Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: 888-985-8020
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.thefloridalawgroup.com/
Hours: 24/7
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