Valerie M. Lamb, General Attorney in Tampa, Florida
4 years of legal practice · focused on General and Maritime
AssociateatMarshall Dennehey
Tampa, FL
Practicing general in Tampa since 2022.
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Valerie M. Lamb is an associate based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on General and Maritime. Valerie has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
- Based in
- Tampa, FL
- Experience
- 4 years
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- General · Maritime
- Handles General and Maritime matters from Tampa, FL.
- 4 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Valerie M. Lamb: Valerie M. Lamb is an associate based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on General and Maritime. Valerie has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Valerie takes on
Valerie concentrates on general and maritime. Each area below outlines the kind of case Valerie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in Tampa, Florida
Valerie takes general matters in Tampa, 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 Valerie agrees to represent you.
Maritime cases in Tampa, Florida
Valerie takes maritime matters in Tampa, 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 Valerie agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Valerie M. Lamb — general lawyer in Tampa
Valerie M. Lamb is an associate based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on General and Maritime. Valerie has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
Valerie is an associate in the Casualty Department where she handles matters in third-party insurance defense representing defendants in matters concerning negligence, premises liability, and personal injury. She also devotes a portion of her practice to maritime litigation.
Valerie received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. She received her juris doctor from University of Florida Levin College of Law, graduating cum laude. At UF, Valerie was a Levin Ambassador, a member of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Social Chair of the Latino Law Student Association, and a Research Assistant for Maryam Jamshidi. When she was not in the classroom, she enjoyed leading the UF Law Softball team to the UVA Invitational Tournament as President. Valerie received the Cali Book Award for Trial Practice in the Fall of 2021.
Outside of the legal field, Valerie enjoys cheering on the Gators every Saturday during College Football Season. She also enjoys seeing musicals at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
Pro-Bono Activities
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid- Immigration
Honors & awards
Cali Book Award, Trial Practice
Year joined
2022
Results
Summary Judgment Obtained in an Auto Negligence Case Involving a Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing App
Rideshare Liability
August 31, 2023
We secured summary judgment in an auto negligence case, in which we represented a car sharing app and an individual vehicle owner who rented our his car using the app. The plaintiff alleged that, under Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine, the app and the owner were vicariously liable for the renter of the vehicle, who allegedly struck the plaintiff’s vehicle. We successfully argued that the Graves Amendment preempts the application of the dangerous instrumentality doctrine and exempts our clients from vicarious liability for the alleged negligence of the driver.
Thought Leadership
Valerie Lamb Accepted to Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers Leadership Academy
General Liability
Premises & Retail Liability
Maritime Litigation
December 14, 2023
Valerie M.
Classes/Seminars Taught
It’s Legislative Changes and Related Impacts on Boat Rental Companies, Tampa Bay Mariners Club, February 6, 2023
Valerie's approach to general cases
Valerie is an associate in the Casualty Department where she handles matters in third-party insurance defense representing defendants in matters concerning negligence, premises liability, and personal injury. She also devotes a portion of her practice to maritime litigation. Valerie received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from McDaniel College in Westminster,…
The kind of cases Valerie takes
Valerie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and maritime matters in Tampa and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D. · 2022
McDaniel College
B.A. · 2018
Jurisdictions
Valerie's state bar admissions
Florida
2022 · ACTIVE
Valerie studied at J.D. in University of Florida Levin College of Law and B.A. in McDaniel College.
Law school and academic background
Valerie completed J.D. in University of Florida Levin College of Law and B.A. in McDaniel College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Valerie runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Valerie's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations & memberships Tampa Bay Mariners Club Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers, Leadership Academy
membership
Locations
Valerie M. Lamb's office in Tampa
Valerie's primary office is at 201 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL, 33602. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Valerie M. Lamb — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Valerie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Valerie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Valerie'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; Valerie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Tampa, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Valerie
Valerie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Valerie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Valerie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Valerie M. Lamb
How much does it cost to hire Valerie for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Valerie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Valerie offer a free consultation?
Valerie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Valerie's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Valerie's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Florida typically take?
Simple general 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. Valerie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Valerie take my case if I'm outside Tampa?
Valerie 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 — Valerie 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 Valerie?
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. Valerie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Valerie accepting new general clients right now?
Valerie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Tampa, Miami and Orlando in Florida
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