Frank Santini

Attorney Profile
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Riverview, FL
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (60%),
- Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff (20%),
- Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff (20%)
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- Spanish
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Attorney Frank Santini is the founder and managing partner of The Frank Santini Law Firm, which has offices in Riverview and Tampa, Florida. A nationally ranked trial lawyer, Mr. Santini focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death claims for plaintiff clients, and he has defended the rights and interests of a diverse range of commercial clients, including insurance providers, financial institutions and multinational corporations.
Throughout the course of his legal career, Mr. Santini has achieved significant success advocating on behalf of those who have suffered injuries or lost loved ones as the result of another party's negligence or wrongdoing, including numerous six-figure settlements and verdicts. He has also secured favorable outcomes for his commercial clients dealing with highly complex litigation matters, including a successful defense of a client regarding a $2.5 million action in arbitration and other substantial judgments.
In addition, Mr. Santini has handled several appeals, including a landmark reversal in the U.S Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit regarding excessive police force. This case holds particular significance to him because not only has the case been cited in over 130 other court cases, but he represented his own brother, who had brought action against the New Jersey State Police.
Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Santini holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell along with 10.0 Lawyer ratings on Avvo and Justia. He has also received many other top rankings from his peers along with many positive testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.
A 2005 graduate of Muhlenberg College, Mr. Santini obtained his Juris Doctor summa cum laude from Stetson University College of Law. He holds his license to practice in New Jersey and Florida, and he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the District of New Jersey, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.
A leader in his field, he has numerous publications to his credit, and he is an active member of several local, state and national legal organizations. He has also conducted lectures, speeches and seminars before various legal and professional organizations, including the Architect of the Capitol, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Financial Executives International, among others.
Aside from being an attorney, Mr. Santini has also led a successful career as a professional wrestler, becoming the only licensed attorney to ever win the NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship. He has also appeared as an actor in various independent films and television commercials, and he has served as host of Toastmasters International, as well as a founding member of Downtown St. Petersburg Toastmasters.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
- 60%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20%Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 20%Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
Animal Bites, Assault, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Laws, Construction Accident, Brain Injury, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Defects, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis
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Rising Stars: 2017 - 2021
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About Frank Santini
Admitted: 2009, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://realaccidentlawyer.com/attorney/frank-santini/
Honors/Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rated, 2017
- Super Lawyers magazine, “Rising Star”
- “Friendliest” Award in his high school, Wilson Area High School in Easton, Pennsylvania
Bar/Professional Activity:
- New Jersey
- Trial Lawyers Section - The Florida Bar, 2019
- 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia
- Florida
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Santini Law's Frank Santini was published in ABA Law Practice Magazine, Author, Prioritizing Cybersecurity, ABA Law Practice Magazine, 2017
Verdicts/Settlements:
- Confidential Settlement against major retail chain for slip and fall, 2018
- Six Figure Settlement for Minor injured in Playground Accident, 2017
Representative Clients:
- Steak n Shake, 2017
Educational Background:
- Graduated 1st in Full-Time Class (2nd Overall) from Stetson University College of Law, summa cum laude, 2008
- Muhlenberg College - cum laude, 2005
- Executive Certificate from Florida International University, 2016
Industry Groups
- Trial Lawyers
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Last Updated: 12/29/2020