Sean K. McQuaid
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2000
Education: Stetson University College of Law
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Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.
5858 Central AvenueSt. Petersburg, FL 33707-1708 Visit website
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Sean K. McQuaid is the president of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, PA, operating primarily from St. Petersburg, Florida. His legal practice encompasses a diverse range of areas, including plaintiff's personal injury law, wrongful death and criminal defense. This broad scope allows him to serve a wide variety of clients across Florida, ensuring they receive comprehensive legal support tailored to their specific needs.
Mr. McQuaid’s academic background is equally striking. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University in 1997, where he also served as the captain of the university’s baseball team. He furthered his legal education at the Stetson University College of Law, obtaining both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Business Administration degree in 2000. His tenure at law school included active participation on the Moot Court Board, sharpening his advocacy skills through national competitions.
Known for his dedication and integrity, Mr. McQuaid has achieved substantial settlements and verdicts for his clients, reflecting his commitment to justice and client welfare. His professional demeanor, coupled with a compassionate approach, has earned him high regard in the legal community, as evidenced by the top-tier peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. McQuaid's professional affiliations are extensive. He is a member of several bars, including The Florida Bar, the Colorado Bar Association and The District of Columbia Bar. His leadership roles are notable, having served as the president of the St. Petersburg Bar Association and on various committees and boards that influence the legal community standards.
Mr. McQuaid's contributions to the community extend beyond the courtroom, with significant involvement in civic organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and the St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board. These roles underscore his commitment not only to the legal profession but also to the welfare of his community.
*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 Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Criminal DefenseFocus areas
Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Debt, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Tax Evasion, Theft, Toxic Mold, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 2000, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.stpetelawgroup.com/attorneys/sean-mcquaid/
- The Florida Bar, Member
- District of Colombia Bar, Member
- The Colorado Bar, Member
- St. Petersburg Bar Association, President & Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- Pinellas County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Leadership of St. Petersburg, Class of 2007, Member
- Judicial Nominating Commission, Sixth Circuit, Member
- St. Petersburg Sports Alliance, Member
- Harbor Isles Homeowners’ Association, President
- City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board, Oct 2011-2016
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- Hillsborough County Bar
- Clearwater Bar
- Florida Justice Association
- Litigation settlement for $387,500 for hotel guest who was injured by another guest, 2021.
- $200,000 car accident settlement involving multiple rounds of injections and radiofrequency ablation, 2021.
- Car accident settlement for $180,000 involving multiple injections and microdiscectomy, 2021.
- Pre-suit car accident claim involving total shoulder arthroplasty. Claim was against UM policy and settled for $245,000, 2021.
- Advisory Board & Executive Committee, Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Princeton Club of Tampa Bay, Member
- Make-A-Wish Foundation, Suncoast Chapter Executive Committee, Board Development Chair of Advisory Board
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Florida Super Lawyer in Personal Injury, 2016-Present
- Florida Trend Legal Elite Up and Comer, 2014 – 2015
- Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2015
- Florida Top 40 Under 40 by American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013–2016
- Client’s Choice Award by AVVO.com, 2012 – Present
- Best Attorney by Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay Contest
- Notable Managing Partner by Florida Trend Legal Elite
- Stetson University, St. Petersburg, FL - M.B.A. – 2000
- Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, FL - Juris Doctor, Honors: Moot Court Board, Member, 1998-2000
- Princeton University - B.A., Honors: Varsity Letterman, Honors: Princeton Baseball Team, Captain, 1997
Office location for Sean K. McQuaid
5858 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33707-1708
Phone: 727-381-2300
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2015