Tampa Personal Injury Attorneys

KNOPIK DESKINS LAW GROUP concentrates in civil trial practice. Although the main focus of the firm’s practice is the representation of injured parties in medical negligence, wrongful death, and other significant personal injury disputes, KNOPIK DESKINS LAW GROUP embraces the philosophy that skilled trial lawyers can successfully handle a wide variety of litigated disputes. Accordingly, the firm regularly represents clients in commercial litigation, civil rights matters, and other disputes.

The experience and skill of the lawyers at KNOPIK DESKINS LAW GROUP has been recognized by independent organizations and fellow attorneys alike. The firm and all of its partners have achieved the highest possible legal and ethical rating (“AV”) from Martindale-Hubbell, the nation’s leading attorney rating service. The firm features lawyers who are board certified in civil trial law by The Florida Bar and by national trial advocacy organizations. Moreover, lawyers within the firm are recognized in published guides as among “The Best Lawyers in America” and as “Leading Florida Attorneys”. The firm’s attorneys are members of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization in which membership is limited to trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience, and excellence in advocacy by achieving a trial verdict award or settlement in excess of one million dollars. The firm’s lawyers are leaders in local and state bar associations and frequent lecturers on trial practice at Continuing Legal Education seminars throughout Florida.

The firm has elected to remain small in order to ensure cohesion, camaraderie and a unique ability for its attorneys to share ideas and information. Importantly, the firm’s lawyers also choose to maintain a manageable, but select, caseload to enable each client to receive maximum attention and absolute commitment. In addition to the professional activities of its lawyers within the legal profession, KNOPIK DESKINS LAW GROUP is committed to improving the quality of life throughout both its home community and the State of Florida. Firm attorneys are active in a wide variety of local and statewide organizations and serve on the boards of non-profit organizations. In addition, the firm provides financial support to numerous charitable and professional organizations dedicated to protecting the rights of Florida’s citizens.

Animal & Dog Bite
Auto/Truck Accidents
Birth Injury
Boating Accidents
Brain Injuries
Catastrophic/Serious Injury
Commercial disputes and litigation
Construction/Worksite Accidents
Defective Products/Products Liability
Legal malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Motorcycle Accidents
Negligent security
Nursing Home Neglect
Pharmaceutical
Slip & Fall/Trip & Fall
Spinal Injuries
Wrongful Death

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Tampa, Florida Personal Injury lawyer, call Knopik Deskins Law Group today at 813-344-2008, or complete the contact form provided on this site.

Professional Profile

ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Knopik Deskins Law Group
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 800
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-344-2008
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM

MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:

Attorney Christopher S. Knopik, Esquire

Jurisdictions:

Florida

Education:

Universityof Virginia LawSchool, 1983

Admitted To The Bar:

November 8, 1983

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the Florida Bar since 1991
Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the American Board of Trial Advocates and the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury
Selected as one of the “Tampa’s Best Lawyers” by “Tampa Bay Business Journal” in 2009
Recognized by Florida Monthly in its selection of Best Legal Eagles in the State
Received the highest possible legal and ethical rating (“AV”) by Martindale-Hubbell, the nation's leading attorney rating service
Master emeritus in the Ferguson-White Inn of the American Inns of Court
Recognized by his peers and Florida Trend Magazine as a member of “Florida’s Legal Elite” in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 the only years such recognition has been bestowed on Florida lawyers
Continuously since 2006, Mr. Knopik has been named a “Florida Super Lawyer,” an honor received by only 5% of attorneys in Florida and has the added distinction of being ranked by his peers as among the Top 100 “Super Lawyers” in Florida
Recognized as a Top Lawyer by Litigation 2009 – A Supplement to The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel
Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization whose membership is limited to trial attorneys who have achieved verdicts or
settlements in the amount of one million dollars or more
2004 recipient of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Michael A. Fogarty “In the Trenches” Award
recognizing excellence and integrity in the practice of civil trial law

Attorney Maureen M. Deskins

Jurisdictions:

Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Education:

University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, 1997

Admitted To The Bar:

Florida International University in 1994
September 24, 1997

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

Association of Defense Trial Attorneys and was elected by her peers to the national executive council of that organization
Advanced Certification through the National Institute of Trial Advocacy
She is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell – the highest possible legal and ethical rating by the nation’s premier attorney rating service

Attorney Anna Frederiksen-Cherry

Jurisdictions:

Florida

Education:

University of Colorado in 1997
CU Boulder law school in 2001

Admitted To The Bar:

September 14, 2001

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

Awarded litigator of the year for the felony bureau in 2004
Litigator of the year for the major crimes bureau in 2007
Professional of the year in 2007 during her tenure at the Public Defender’s Office

Verdicts & Settlements

Wrongful Death/Personal Injury:

$2.25 million dollar settlement with negligent driver and his employer for rear-end collision, resulting in the need for neck and back spinal surgery.
$5 million settlement (presuit) in automobile negligence and wrongful death claim against employer of negligent driver.
$3 million settlement in wrongful death case arising out of workplace shooting by disgruntled former employee.
$3 million settlement in personal injury case arising out of workplace shooting by disgruntled former employee.
$1.3 million settlement in automobile negligence and wrongful death claim against driver of delivery truck.
$1.3 million dollar settlement in automobile negligence and wrongful death case against employer of negligent driver.
$485,000 settlement in personal injury case for loss of vision resulting from negligent golf play.
$450,000 settlement in wrongful death case against employer for failure to warn or prevent work-related shooting.

Medical Malpractice:

$7.6 million verdict in medical malpractice case against physician for negligent performance of hysterectomy surgery and negligent post-surgical care.
$7.5 million settlement for emergency room doctor and hospital negligently treating woman with blood infection leading to multiple amputations.
$6.4 million settlement for doctor and hospital negligently treating man with pancreatitis.
$2.9 million settlement in medical malpractice case for birth-related injuries arising out of failure to timely deliver baby.
$2 million settlement in medical malpractice and wrongful death case for failure to prevent and treat post-operative deep vein thrombosis.
$1.5 million verdict in medical malpractice and wrongful death case against primary care physicians for failure to diagnose and treat cardiac infection.
$1.5 million settlement for doctor and hospital negligently treating patient with compartment syndrome.
$1 million verdict against physician and hospital, with total recovery of $1.4 million, for failure to timely diagnose and treat a bowel obstruction in a 70 year old man with colon cancer.
$950,000 settlement with hospital and physician for failure to timely treat elevated potassium in woman on dialysis, leading to her death.
$825,000 settlement -- (presuit) – in medical malpractice and wrongful death case for failure to timely diagnose and treat infection in newborn.
$785,000 settlement in medical malpractice and wrongful death case against physician for failure to timely diagnosis and treat colon cancer.
$770,000 verdict in medical malpractice case against pediatrician for failing to diagnose and treat caustic ingestion.
$710,000 settlement in medical malpractice case against physicians and hospital for failure to timely diagnose and treat infection.
$695,000 settlement in medical malpractice case for minimally invasive spine surgery resulting in injury
$625,000 settlement in medical malpractice case for birth-related injuries suffered during negligent delivery of baby.
$600,000 settlement (presuit) in medical malpractice and wrongful death claim for failure to timely deliver baby.
$575,000 settlement in medical malpractice case for wrongful death arising from hip replacement surgery.
$530,000 settlement in medical malpractice case for negligent performance of carotid endarterectomy surgery.
$475,000 settlement (presuit) in medical malpractice and wrongful death claim for failure to timely diagnose and treat cardiac disease.
$450,000 settlement in medical malpractice case for wrongful death arising from failure to diagnose and treat deep vein thrombosis.
$429,500 settlement in medical malpractice and wrongful death case for failure to timely diagnose and treat infection.
$375,000 settlement in medical malpractice case for loss of vision following cataract surgery.
$250,000 settlement (maximum recovery under insurance policy) in medical malpractice and wrongful death case against cardiac surgeon for failure to property treat pericarditis.
$250,000 settlement (presuit) (plus waiver of over $100,000 in medical bills) in medical malpractice claim for failure to timely diagnose and treat infection leading to several surgeries.
$250,000 settlement (maximum recovery under insurance policy) in medical malpractice case against orthopedic surgeon for failure to properly treat fractured bones in hand.

Products Liability:

$4.7 million verdict against manufacturer of defective food supplement product for farm animals.
$2.6 million settlement in case against manufacturers of mobile television broadcast van following electrocution.
$1.2 million settlement in wrongful death case against manufacturer of electric water heater following in-home electrocution.
$965,000 settlement in wrongful death case against manufacturer of electric lift chair.
$760,000 settlement in case against distributors of children’s toy for injury to child
$475,000 settlement for electrical burn injuries against manufacturer of defective electrical equipment.
$300,000 settlement in personal injury claim for loss of appendage in work-related accident on citrus processing assembly line.
Commercial Litigation and Securities:
$22 million judgment in securities fraud case.
$8.0 million settlement against securities dealers for breach of contract to transfer securities.
$6.8 million verdict in breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation case by small family-owned business against world’s largest retailer.
$3.2 million judgment for breach of contract and fraud claims.
$1.86 million verdict in copyright infringement case for wrongful commercial sales of taped narration of the Bible.
$1.7 million judgment in securities fraud case.
$1.4 million verdict for breach of real estate contract.
$1 million settlement in case for breach of executive compensation contract.
$800,000 settlement against broker for failing to properly execute stock trades.
$425,000 settlement for breach of contract for sale and transfer of stock.

Civil Rights:

$1 million settlement in civil rights and wrongful termination case by head of medical school’s orthopedic surgery department against university.
$200,000 settlement (maximum recovery under Florida law) and police department’s commitment to better train its officers in civil rights and wrongful death claim against municipal police department for shooting of unarmed Haitian immigrant.

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