Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1998
Education: Stetson University College of Law
With nearly three decades of experience in trial litigation, Kristi Neher Davisson is a dedicated personal injury attorney working at Mark H. Wright, PLLC, in Tampa, Florida. Serving clients around Florida in matters including car accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, brain injury, spine injury and slip-and-fall accidents, among others, she is committed to providing top-notch service. Throughout the years, she has successfully handled numerous cases and settled even more.
Upon graduating from the University of Florida in 1985, Ms. Davisson worked as a television producer at TV stations across Florida. Later on, she transitioned to a career in law by gaining a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1997. After earning her license to practice law in Florida in 1998, she built on her experience through prominent law firms in Tampa. She is also admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.
In addition to her extensive litigation experience, Ms. Davisson is a certified mediator and arbitrator. As certified by the Florida Supreme Court, she participates in mediation and arbitration proceedings, frequently facilitating negotiations in civil and commercial matters. Her experience as a mediator provides her with a thorough understanding of negotiation tactics.
Her constant efforts of providing quality legal advocacy have gained Ms. Davisson numerous accolades, including recognition as the “Top Lawyer” for personal injury litigation in Tampa Magazine and selection as Florida Trend's Legal Elite for years 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022. She is also a fellow with the Litigation Counsel of America. Additionally, she has received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
*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, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Brain Injury, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1998, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.markwrightlaw.com/kristi-davisson/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida
- Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, Member
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, Member
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Florida Supreme Court-certified mediator
- Florida Supreme Court-certified arbitrator
Educational Background
- University of Florida, B.S. Telecommunications
Honors
- Selected by peers as a Florida Legal Elite attorney, Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2022
- “Top Lawyer” winner in Tampa Magazine for personal injury litigation
- Florida Super Lawyer
- Best in Tampa Bay Plaintiff, Best of Tampa Bay Publication, 2025
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
- Best In Tampa Bay Plaintiff's Attorney, Best of Tampa Bay Publication, 2024
- "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated, Martindale, 2023
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026