David F. Pope
ShareholderatBanker Lopez Gassler P.A.
Tampa, FL
Practicing insurance in Tampa since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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David F. Pope is a shareholder based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Maritime, and Personal Injury. David has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Tampa, FL
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Maritime · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance, Maritime, and Personal Injury matters from Tampa, FL.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David F. Pope: David F. Pope is a shareholder based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Maritime, and Personal Injury. David has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
David F. Pope represents clients in Tampa, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About David F. Pope
David F. Pope has experience in cargo claims, maritime injury and death claims, collisions, passenger claims, vessel finance and foreclosure, salvage, vessel documentation, charter disputes, first party coverage defense of underwriters, environmental law, limitation of liability actions, insurance law and state and federal appeals. Mr. Pope is Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law with The Florida Bar.
Representative Experience
•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, November 2008 to Present
•Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL
Attorney, November 2004 to October 2008
•Lau, Lane, Pieper, Conley & McCreadie, P.A., Tampa, FL
Partner, July 1992 to October 2004
•Macfarlane, Ferguson, Allison & Kelley, Tampa, FL
Partner, November 1973 to June 1992
•U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Engineer U.S. Flag Merchant Vessels. This included summers while attending law school, 1967 to 1973
•U.S. Navy Commander, (retired)
•University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL
Adjunct Professor, 2011 to Present
Presentations and Publications
Presentations
•Collision Law and Practice, SEALI Seminar, Amelia Island, FL 2018
•“The Jones Act and Homeland Security,” SNAME, Tampa, FL, 2002
•“Collisions,” The Florida Bar, Admiralty Seminar, Orlando, FL, 1996
•“Seaman Status,” The Florida Bar, Admiralty Seminar, Orlando, FL, 1995
•“Settlement in Admiralty Cases,” The Florida Bar, Admiralty Seminar, Tampa, FL, 1994
•“Pitfalls of a Multi-Party Settlement,” SEALI Convention, Savannah, GA, 1994
Publications
•“Collision,” Maritime Law and Practice, Author, 5th Edition, The Florida Bar, 2017
•“Collision,” Maritime Law and Practice, Author, 4th Edition, The Florida Bar, 2004
Community Involvement
•Church Vestry: Counsel
•Tampa Propeller Club: Director
•U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Local Admissions Representativ
Distinctions
•AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
•Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law, The Florida Bar
•Who’s Who Legal, Florida 2008; listed as a leading Shipping & Maritime lawyer
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2010-2014, 2016-2026
•Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year 2011, 2018, Maritime Law
•Florida Super Lawyers, 2016-2019
Credentials
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D. · 1973
United States Merchant Marine Academy
B.S. · 1967
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Florida State Courts
1973 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
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membership
Department of Labor
membership
Locations
Office locations
Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700
Tampa, FL 33602
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What clients say about David F. Pope
5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does David F. Pope practice?
David F. Pope focuses on Insurance, Maritime, and Personal Injury.
Where is David F. Pope located?
David F. Pope primarily serves clients in Tampa, Florida, with an office at 501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700.
How experienced is David F. Pope?
David F. Pope has 53 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1973.
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