Thomas Craft Staples
Managing Partner
This is a small law firm that handles extremely large, often complex, law suits. We have handled some of the largest medical malpractice cases in the United States. There are medical doctors on staff to review all cases. We retain expert witnesses throughout the United States to assist our clients at trial. This law firm was founded in 1973 and has served the Florida Panhandle continuously to date.
Areas of Practice
- 60% Medical Malpractice - Plaintiffs
- 40% Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
Litigation Percentage
- 75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1973
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1974
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Education
- Tulane School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
- J.D. - 1973
- Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
- B.A. - 1968
Published Works
- "Obstetrics, Gynecology and Florida Law", Professional Education Systems, Inc., April, 1996
Representative Cases
Classes/Seminars
- Obstetrics, Gynecology & Florida Law, Professional Education Systems, Inc., 1996
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Associate, 1986 - Present
- Florida Justice Association, Member
- American Association of Justice, Member
- First Circuit Justice Association, Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member
- Pensacola Community Concert Association, President
- Split Creek Hunting Club, Member
- Scuba Diving-Advanced and Nitrox Certifications
- Bream Fisherman's Association, Member
- Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell
Past Employment Positions
- State Attorney's Office, Assistant State Attorney, 1973 - 1981
- Pensacola City Attorney's Office, Assistant City Attorney, 1976 - 1981
- Pensacola City Attorney's Office, Legal Advisor to Pensacola Police Department, 1976 - 1981
- United States Army Reserve, Honorable Discharge, 1969 - 1976
Pro Bono Activities
- Northwest Florida Legal Services, 1999 - Present
Languages
- English
Fraternities/Sororities
- Alpha Tau Omega
- Phi Delta Phi
