Pilka Adams & Reed, P.A.
Probate | Serving Tampa, FL
Pilka Adams & Reed, P.A. represents clients in Probate cases in the Tampa, Florida area.
A Law Firm That’s Just The Right Size
The attorneys of Pilka Adams & Reed, P.A., in Lakeland and Brandon, provide service to our clients and to the legal profession in the state of Florida. Our firm has been serving clients for more than 30 years.
Our attorneys come from a variety of backgrounds and have an array of strengths.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Bankruptcy
- Business & Commercial
- Car Accident
- Contracts
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Personal Injury
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Real Estate
- Trucking Accidents
- Trusts
- Wills
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Call 813-653-3800 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Daniel F. Pilka
Bar Admissions:
- Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Education:
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida
- J.D. - 1984
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Recipient of Charles A. Dana Scholarship
- Honors: Recipient of the Cecil and Augusta Baily Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
- University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
- B.A. - 1980
- Major: Economics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Lakeland Bar Association
- Brandon Bar Association, Former President
- Florida Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section
- Member of Community Association Institute (CAI)
- American Bar Association
- Certified Civil Mediator
- American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA)
- Florida Trial Lawyers Association
- The Florida Bar
Attorney James Adams
Bar Admissions:
- Florida
Attorney Joseph Scott Reed
Bar Admissions:
- Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2009
Education:
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida
- J.D. - 1994
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: High Grade (4.0) Construction Law Seminar (Graduation Writing Requirement)
- Honors: Participant in Moot Court
- Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- B.S.
- Honors: President's List
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
- Major: Business Administration
- Major: History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Lakeland Bar Association, Member
- Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar, Member
- Real Property Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, Member
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Polk County Estate Planning Council
- Better Living for Seniors of Polk County
- The Lakeland Rotary Club
Attorney Christine Trakas-Thornhill
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2001
Education:
- Florida Southern College, 1997
- St. Thomas University School of Law, 2001
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Business Women's Association
- Winter Haven Women's Bar Association
Attorney Laurianne Ciccarelli
Bar Admissions:
- Florida
Education:
- Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida
- J.D. - 1996
- University of South Florida
- B.A. - 1993
- Major: History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Polk County Bar Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
Attorney Richard Randolph Kosan
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Education:
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
- J.D. - 1989
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Daniel F. Pilka
This attorney is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Litigation and Appeals | Since 2022 |
| Personal Injury | Since 2022 |