Gus Michael Centrone

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Biography

Gus Centrone has been practicing law since 2006.  He started his career defending high-profile, white-collar criminal defendants, such as corporate executives, judges, and sports figures, typically in federal court.  His work also involved representation of  corporations, including government contractors, HMOs, and local restaurants, in internal investigations and litigation.   Centrone has defended people accused of a variety of crimes in both state and federal courts.  Those crimes range from felony drug possession/trafficking, mortgage fraud, credit card fraud, sex crimes, battery, and attempted murder.   In 2009, Centrone also began representing individuals and businesses in the area of consumer protection law, primarily representing individuals and Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice.  Those matters involved alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Credit Repair Organizations Act, and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.   Centrone has appeared in a variety of the nation's courts, both trial and appellate, at both the state and federal level.  He has also litigated class actions and multidistrict litigation.   A Tampa native, Centrone is a graduate of Washington & Lee University School of Law, and has authored articles on federal sentencing and other topics. 
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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Criminal Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal
  • Public Interest
  • Criminal Defense
  • Consumer Protection
  • Business
  • Business

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Florida, B.A., Political Science, 2003
Law School Attended:
Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Year of First Admission:
2006
Admission:
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; 2006, Florida
Birth Information:
August 1, 1980
ISLN:
918758949

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (27 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/03/14 in Consumer Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/03/14 in Criminal Law

    I've known Gus many years. He's a skilled and ethical lawyer. I strongly recommend he receive an AV rating

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/03/14 in Civil Litigation

    I've known Gus many years, In fact he clerked at this firm while attending law school. He's ethical, intelligent, hard working and highly skilled. I offer him my unqualified and highest recommendation for an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/02/14 in Consumer Finance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/01/14 in Criminal Law

    Mr Centrone is an excellent lawyer and counselor. Though still young his ethics and abilities belie his age.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/01/14 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/01/14 in Consumer Law

    I trust Gus' judgment as well as his legal capabilities, both oral and written. Gus has compassion for his clients and the causes he serves. I'd recommend Gus as an excellent lawyer to anyone.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/01/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/01/14 in Criminal Defense

    Gus worked with me as an associate at my law firm so I am thoroughly familiar with his abilities. He is a terrific lawyer and extremely diligent and ethical. I would recommend he receive the highest possible rating. I have practiced law for more than... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/01/14 in Criminal Defense

    Talented lawyer, very hard-working and smart, great writer

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