Kevin McLaughlin - Tampa, FL
Attorney at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore
Wrongful Death Lawyers in Tampa, FL
601 Bayshore Blvd. Suite 910 Tampa, FL 33606
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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30
Years
Experience
Tampa Wrongful Death Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury
- Admiralty and Maritime
- Premises Liability
- Medical Negligence
- Automotive
- Products Liability
Attorney Information
Overview
In a firm that puts the highest priority on protecting the injured individual, board-certified trial lawyer Kevin McLaughlin fits in perfectly. Starting his career on the corporate side, Kevin soon realized that his dedication to plaintiffs' rights was his true purpose and calling. He joined the firm in 1997 and quickly rose to the rank of partner.
While attending law school, Kevin clerked for the judges in the Civil Division of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, Florida. Upon graduation, he worked for an insurance defense firm and handled cases involving insurance disputes, coverage issues, automobile negligence, and premises liability claims for some of the largest insurers in the country. This preparation helped Kevin become an expert in handling plaintiffs' claims. Kevin knows how both the opposition and the courts think, which enhances his ability to be an effective advocate for his clients.
Kevin represents plaintiffs with wrongful death and personal injury claims. His practice encompasses a broad range of claims including admiralty and maritime, premises liability, medical negligence, automotive and products liability actions. His wealth of experience benefits his clients through his ability to assess all sides of the situation.
Kevin is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he is an officer of the Tampa Bay Chapter. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Hillsborough County Bar Association. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, and the American Association for Justice.
A resident of Tampa since early childhood, Kevin is an honor graduate of Wake Forest University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1993. Three years later, he received his Juris Doctorate from the Stetson University College of Law. He resides in Tampa with his wife, Daun, and their two children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- ‘AV’ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
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Included on the 2026 Florida 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
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1996
J.D.
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Stetson University College of Law,
Gulfport/St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1996
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Non Legal Education
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Wake Forest University, 1993
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: With Honors
Major: History
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Wake Forest University, 1993
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Civil Division of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, Florida, Clerk
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1996
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, The Florida Bar
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (Member)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (Treasurer, Tampa Bay Chapter, 2012)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2012 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2002 - 2007 (Board of Directors)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (President Elect, 2005)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (President, 2006)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Florida Justice Association (Member)
- Florida Justice Association, Young Lawyers Section, 2000 - 2005 (Board of Directors)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (Member)
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Contact
601 Bayshore Blvd.
Suite 910
Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: 813-225-4000
Fax: 813-225-4010
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.wagnerlaw.com/
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