Kristin S. Gonzalez

Kristin S. Gonzalez, Insurance Attorney in St Petersburg, Florida

focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews

ShareholderatBanker Lopez Gassler P.A.

St Petersburg, FL

Trusted insurance attorney serving St Petersburg.

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5 client reviews

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Kristin S. Gonzalez is a shareholder based in St. Petersburg, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.

Based in
St. Petersburg, FL
Experience
attorney
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Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from St. Petersburg, FL.
  • Recognized with Peer Reviewed.

About Kristin S. Gonzalez: Kristin S. Gonzalez is a shareholder based in St. Petersburg, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kristin takes on

Kristin concentrates on insurance, litigation, personal injury, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kristin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in St Petersburg, Florida

Kristin takes insurance matters in St Petersburg, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristin agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in St Petersburg, Florida

Kristin takes litigation matters in St Petersburg, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristin agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in St Petersburg, Florida

Kristin takes personal injury matters in St Petersburg, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristin agrees to represent you.

Slip & Fall cases in St Petersburg, Florida

Kristin takes slip & fall matters in St Petersburg, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kristin agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kristin S. Gonzalez — insurance lawyer in St Petersburg

Kristin S. Gonzalez is a shareholder based in St. Petersburg, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.

Kristin Gonzalez is a Shareholder in the firm’s St. Petersburg office. Her trial practice focuses on personal injury, vehicular torts, premises liability, property damage and insurance fraud litigation.

Representative Experience

•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., St. Petersburg, FL
Shareholder, April 2022 to Present
Associate, March 2017 to March 2022
•Office of the State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Clearwater, FL
Assistant State Attorney, May 2013 to March 2017

Community Involvement

•Professor of Trial Advocacy, Stetson University College of Law, 2022
•Advocacy Skills Trainer, Stetson University College of Law, 2019 to Present

Distinctions

The Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2021-2023
•Recipient of the “Wooden Tie Award” for excellence in trial advocacy
•First Place- Chester Bedell Mock Trial Competition, 2012
•Semifinalist- National Ethics Mock Trial Competition, 2012
•Best Direct Examination- Lone Star Classic National Mock Trial Competition, 2011
•Best Advocate, National Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys National Mock Trial Competition, 2010

Working with Kristin on a insurance matter

Kristin Gonzalez is a Shareholder in the firm’s St. Petersburg office. Her trial practice focuses on personal injury, vehicular torts, premises liability, property damage and insurance fraud litigation. Representative Experience •Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., St. Petersburg, FL Shareholder, April 2022 to Present Associate, March 2017 to March 2022 •Office of the State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial…

Clients Kristin works with

Kristin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in St Petersburg and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Stetson University College of Law, Trial Team, Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy

    J.D. · 2012

  • Barry University

    B.A. Legal · 2009

Kristin studied at J.D. in Stetson University College of Law, Trial Team, Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy and B.A. Legal in Barry University.

Law school and academic background

Kristin completed J.D. in Stetson University College of Law, Trial Team, Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy and B.A. Legal in Barry University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kristin runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Kristin has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Peer Reviewed

Legal awards and honors

Peer Reviewed.

Affiliations

Kristin's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional Affiliations •The Florida Bar •Florida Justice Association •Pinellas Florida Association for Women Lawyers •St

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  • Petersburg Bar Association

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Locations

Kristin S. Gonzalez's office in St. Petersburg

Kristin's primary office is at 360 Central Avenue, Suite 700, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.

360 Central Avenue, Suite 700

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Kristin S. Gonzalez — 5.0/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Kristin. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in St Petersburg.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kristin S. Gonzalez — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kristin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kristin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristin's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kristin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in St Petersburg, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kristin

Kristin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kristin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kristin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kristin S. Gonzalez

  • How much does it cost to hire Kristin for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kristin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kristin offer a free consultation?

    Kristin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kristin's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Kristin's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kristin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kristin take my case if I'm outside St Petersburg?

    Kristin is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kristin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kristin?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kristin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kristin accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Kristin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving St Petersburg, Miami and Tampa in Florida

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