Tom Scolaro is the founder and senior managing partner at Scolaro Law, a top personal injury law firm in Miami. With over 25 years of experience, Tom has secured over $500 million in multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients in Florida.
Specializing in personal injury, traumatic brain injury, defective products, medical malpractice, cruise ship cases, negligent security and wrongful death, Tom is known for his relentless advocacy and innovative strategies. He has been instrumental in premises liability cases, leading to legislative changes such as the requirement for carbon monoxide alarms in new buildings after handling multiple poisoning cases in Key West.
Tom has expertise in product liability cases involving various defective products and has handled numerous serious motor vehicle accidents, particularly trucking crashes, recovering over $250 million. His practice is largely referral-based, with many lawyers seeking his expertise. Notable cases include a $29.8 million settlement for a roadway design defect, a $15 million recovery in a negligent security case, and a $17.5 million settlement following a furniture tip-over incident.
In the past decade, Tom has taken on major cruise lines for negligent medical treatment, securing significant awards such as a $5.53 million settlement for a misdiagnosed toddler and $3.3 million for a crew member's arm amputation. He has represented thousands of clients, including international visitors, achieving substantial settlements for foreign nationals.
Tom's dedication and litigation skills have earned him recognition in Best Lawyers in America, Florida Trend Magazine, and Florida Super Lawyers. He has been nominated as the “Most Effective Lawyer in Personal Injury” by the Daily Business Review and has appeared on national and local media outlets.
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Maritime Law
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Bad Faith
- Wrongful Death
- Boating and Cruise Ship Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 178276
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- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Of Counsel
- Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman & Associates, P.A.
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- Managing Partner
- Scolaro Law, P.A.
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- Founder of Scolaro Law, P.A., Tom Scolaro leads a Miami-based personal injury law firm. Renowned for securing over $500 million in verdicts and settlements over the last 25 years, Tom specializes in catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury, defective products, cruise ship & maritime, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. His tenacious advocacy has led to legislative changes and the implementation of many industry-wide safety measures. Tom's notable cases include a $29.8 million settlement in a roadway design defect case and a $40 million verdict in a negligent security case. Tom's impact extends globally, representing clients worldwide and earning recognition as one of America’s leading lawyers.
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- Leesfield Scolaro, P.A.
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- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: With Honors, Dean's List, Litigation Skills Trial Class Honors
- Activities: Psychology, Public Policy, and Law - Managing Editor
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- Manhattan College
- B.S.
- Honors: With Honors Dean's Honor List, WGA Scholarship
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- Florida Rising Stars
- Superlawyers
- 2011, 2012
- Top Up-and-Coming Lawyers in South Florida
- South Florida Legal Guide
- 2006, 2007
- Top Up-and-Coming Lawyers in Florida
- Florida Trend Legal Elite
- 2005, 2006
- Nominated as Most Effective Lawyers in Personal Injury
- Daily Business Review
- Florida State Bar # 178276
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- Dade County Bar Association
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- Miami Beach Bar Association
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- Cuban American Bar Association
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- Monroe County Bar Association
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- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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- Activities: Inadequate Security Litigation Group; Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Section; Nursing Home Litigation group
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- Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
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- Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
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- Law Firm Marketing: What Works and What Doesn’t When Building Your Practice, Mid-Winter Seminar, Live Online Seminar
- West Virginia Association for Justice
- Handling Cruise Ship Medical Malpractice Cases, Live Webcast, Live Webcast
- LawPracticeCLE
- Settlement Demand Letters, Live Webcast, Live Webcast
- ProLaw CLE
- A 40-year Analysis of Marketing, Case Acquisition, and Continuous Law Firm Growth, Boardwalk Seminar - Law Firm Marketing Program, New Jersey
- New Jersey Association for Justice
- How to Optimize the Efforts and Utilization between Lawyers and Paralegals, Monroe County Bar Association 30th Annual Education Program, Key West, FL
- Monroe County Bar Association
