Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg - Tampa, FL
Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa, FL
1234 E 5th Ave Tampa, FL 33605
- Free Consultation
- 9 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Tampa Personal Injury Law Firm
Updated: 09/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Car Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Civil Trial
- Civil Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
- Insurance
- Premises Liability
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Brain Injury
- Burn Injuries
- Birth Injury
- Construction Accidents
- Child Abuse
- Professional Liability
- Appellate Practice
- Toxic Torts
- Sexual Abuse (Plaintiff)
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Legal Malpractice
- Bicycle Accident Lawyer
- Insurance Coverage
- Automobile Insurance Bad Faith Claims
- Boating Accidents
- Dog Bite Injuries
- Negligent Security
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Slip & Fall Lawyer
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Claims
- Claims Against Insurance Companies
- Commercial Insurance Bad Faith Claims
- Automotive Defects
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Firm Information
Overview
At Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg, we understand that a catastrophic injury or sudden loss alters the course of your life in an instant. Based in Tampa, Florida, our firm serves as a steadfast legal sanctuary for individuals and families facing severe hardship. We operate on a foundational commitment: seamlessly pairing rigorous professional excellence with the genuine compassion required to support you through recovery, carry your legal burdens and restore your peace of mind.
Our practice is dedicated to complex, high-stakes personal injury law. We provide sophisticated, trial-ready representation for victims of severe motor vehicle accidents and high-impact truck collisions, where establishing liability requires thorough forensic analysis and deep investigative resources. Furthermore, we champion claims involving hazardous conditions under premises liability, as well as complex products liability cases holding negligent manufacturers accountable. When negligence results in ultimate loss, our attorneys handle wrongful death litigation with profound care and dedication.
Beyond civil injury claims, our firm brings extensive knowledge to complex insurance bad faith disputes – ensuring insurance conglomerates honor their policy commitments and treat policyholders fairly. We handle every legal hurdle, manage aggressive defense teams, and carefully structure your case so you can focus entirely on physical and emotional healing.
What sets Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg apart is our relationship-first ethos. We do not treat our clients as case numbers; we see you as neighbors in Tampa Bay who deserve transparent guidance, dignity and compassionate communication. We replace the stress and uncertainty of litigation with a clear, structured roadmap tailored to your specific recovery goals. When your future and financial stability are on the line, we provide the steady hand and elite representation you deserve.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Driskell, Fentrice On a Super Lawyers® List
- Greene, Daniel On a Super Lawyers® List
- Newsome, Rich On a Super Lawyers® List
- Novaes, Jamie Combee On a Super Lawyers® List
- Rodante, Angela E. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Shaw, Sean On a Super Lawyers® List
- Shoemaker, Natalie On a Super Lawyers® List
- Steinberg, Brent On a Super Lawyers® List
- Swope, Dale On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Florida Bar Board Certification – This designation recognizes attorneys meeting The Florida Bar’s highest standards. Managing Partner Dale Swope is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, and Partner Brent Steinberg is Board Certified in Appellate Practice.
- Best Law Firms – We have earned the prestigious “Best Law Firms” designation every year from 2010 to 2026. Managing Partner Angela Rodante was named Tampa’s 2026 Litigation – Insurance Lawyer of the Year and has received the honor in multiple years.
- Martindale-Hubbell – Martindale-Hubbell has awarded its highest “AV Preeminent” rating to many Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg attorneys. The firm has also received 121 peer reviews from attorneys, with a cumulative 4.9-star rating out of 5.
- BGC Attorney Search – In 2025, BGC Attorney Search recognized Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg as a “Top Law Firm” in Tampa, FL. This distinction reflects both our legal excellence and our commitment to maintaining an outstanding workplace culture.
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish
Previous Law Firm Names
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Swope Law
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Swope, Rodante P.A.
Mergers and Acquisitions
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Newsome Law, August 19, 2025
Attorneys
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Matthew Paul
Attorney
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DeWayne K. Terry Sr.
Attorney
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Dale M. Swope
Managing Partner
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Angela E. Rodante
Managing Partner
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Brent Steinberg
Partner
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Daniel Greene
Partner
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Taylor McKnight
Partner
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Natalie Shoemaker
Attorney
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Arthenia Joyner
Of Counsel
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Sean Shaw
Attorney
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Lisa Tanaka
Attorney
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Greta Carter
Attorney
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Fentrice Driskell
Partner
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Rich Newsome
Partner
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Matthew Paul
Attorney
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DeWayne K. Terry Sr.
Attorney
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Contact
1234 E 5th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
Phone Number: 656-236-8896
Fax Number: 813-223-3678
Email: Send a message
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Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Appointments:Weekday
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