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John Bales Attorneys with the Tampa skyline
Available 24/7 · No Fee Unless We Win
TAMPA · FLORIDA

Injured in Tampa Bay?
We're here to help.

For more than four decades, John Bales Attorneys has stood up for Floridians hurt in serious accidents and delivered results. More than $450 million recovered. More than 12,000 clients served. When the stakes are high, put that experience to work for you.

$14.2M
Truck Collision
$8.5M
Medical Malpractice
$6.1M
Wrongful Death
$3.8M
Slip & Fall
40+
Years Fighting For Floridians
$450M+
Recovered For Our Clients
12k+
Satisfied Clients Statewide
100%
Contingency — No Fee Unless We Win
Recognized by
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb — Top Attorney
American Association for Justice
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
America's Top 100 Attorneys — Lifetime Achievement
Practice areas · 01

How we help when the stakes are high.

From car wrecks to workplace injuries, we handle the cases that change lives. One firm, one focus: helping you recover what was taken.

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Car & Auto Accidents
Aggressive representation after crashes, rear-end collisions, and DUI-related injuries.
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Truck Accidents
Complex commercial liability cases involving trucking companies and insurers.
03
Motorcycle Accidents
Representing riders against insurers who undervalue motorcycle injuries.
04
Rideshare Accidents
Uber and Lyft crash cases — navigating the layered insurance coverage to maximize your recovery.
05
Pedestrian Accidents
Standing up for pedestrians struck by drivers who failed to yield, watch, or stop.
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Personal Injury
When negligence changes your life, we build the case and pursue full recovery.
07
Slip & Fall
Premises liability cases when property owners fail their duty of care.
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Dog Bite Claims
Florida strict-liability dog bite claims — pursuing the medical care, scarring damages, and accountability you deserve.
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Workers' Compensation
Helping injured workers secure the benefits and care they're owed.
10
Nursing Home Abuse
Advocating for elderly victims of neglect, abuse, and substandard care.
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Medical Malpractice
Accountability when doctors, hospitals, or nurses cause preventable harm.
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Wrongful Death
Compassionate, experienced counsel for families after tragic loss.
13
Social Security Disability
Navigating SSDI and SSI claims to secure the benefits you've earned.
Mass tort · 01b

Mass Tort Litigation Services

National-scale litigation against the manufacturers, hospitals, and corporations behind preventable harm. We work alongside leading mass tort firms to hold them accountable.

Mesothelioma
Decades-long asbestos exposure cases against manufacturers and employers who concealed the risk.
Birth Injuries
When delivery-room negligence causes lifelong injury, we pursue the lifetime care your child deserves.
Depo-Provera
Representing women diagnosed with meningioma after long-term Depo-Provera contraceptive use.
Client reviews · 03

From the people we've helped.

★★★★★
"John Bales is one of a kind!! John was exceptional and extremely helpful during my hard times. He was there for me from the moment I stepped into to the Emergency Room till case was settled. He always took my calls and if he could not talk over the phone he made sure to email me and have my questions answered."
Robin Burton
Robin Burton
Google Review
★★★★★
"The words, 'I was lost, and then I was found' come to mind as I write about my experience with John Bales. He listens with a compassionate heart, he has a keen intellect and knows the law inside out. Most important, he fights for you and your rights like a father bear! Recommend John Bales? You bet, he deserves a 5 star rating!"
Jon Butler
Jon Butler
Google Review
★★★★★
"I would recommend John Bales to any one with legal issues, the entire staff was great. John Bales got me a nice settlement quick. Thanks John Bales you guys are the best!!!"
John Gaskins
John Gaskins
Google Review
Meet the founder · 04

A Florida attorney you can actually reach.

John Bales — Founding Partner
— John
John Bales
Founding Partner · Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer

When you call this firm, you reach an attorney.

"I started this firm with one promise: every client gets a real attorney, a real strategy, and a real shot at recovery. Over forty years later, nothing about that has changed."

John Bales has personally handled thousands of injury cases across Florida, from Tampa courtrooms to federal trials. Before founding the firm, John served as trial counsel on complex civil matters — experience that now works for every client who walks through our doors.

Every case gets direct attorney attention. No call centers, no handoffs to paralegals. When it matters most, you're talking to the person who's actually fighting for you.

Board Certified · Civil Trial Super Lawyers AV Preeminent Florida Bar · 30+ yrs Million Dollar Advocates
Our attorneys · 05

Meet the team you'll actually work with.

Every client gets direct access to a board-certified attorney. No middle layers, no handoffs.

John Bales
John Bales
Founding Partner
Board Certified Super Lawyers Florida Bar
Attorney Two
Senior Partner, Trial
Civil Trial Lawyer AV Preeminent
Attorney Three
Partner, Personal Injury
Million Dollar Advocates FJA
Attorney Four
Associate, Workers' Comp
Florida Bar Stetson Law
Free case evaluation · 06

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