Kristin S. Gonzalez

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Kristin S. Gonzalez: Attorney with Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
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Biography

Kristin Gonzalez is a Shareholder in the firm’s St. Petersburg office. Her trial practice focuses on personal injury, vehicular torts, premises liability, property damage and insurance fraud litigation.

Representative Experience

•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., St. Petersburg, FL
Shareholder, April 2022 to Present
Associate, March 2017 to March 2022
•Office of the State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Clearwater, FL
Assistant State Attorney, May 2013 to March 2017

Community Involvement

•Professor of Trial Advocacy, Stetson University College of Law, 2022
•Advocacy Skills Trainer, Stetson University College of Law, 2019 to Present

Distinctions

The Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2021-2023
•Recipient of the “Wooden Tie Award” for excellence in trial advocacy
•First Place- Chester Bedell Mock Trial Competition, 2012
•Semifinalist- National Ethics Mock Trial Competition, 2012
•Best Direct Examination- Lone Star Classic National Mock Trial Competition, 2011
•Best Advocate, National Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys National Mock Trial Competition, 2010

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Insurance Defense / Insurance Fraud
  • Litigation / Automobile Negligence
  • First Party Litigation
  • Insurance Defense / Property Damage Litigation
  • Litigation / Personal Injury Litigation
  • Litigation / Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
  • Litigation / Premises Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Barry University, B.A., Legal Studies, 2009
Law School Attended:
Stetson University College of Law, Trial Team, Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy, J.D., 2012
Year of First Admission:
2013
Admission:
Florida; Florida State Courts; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Memberships:

Professional Affiliations

•The Florida Bar
•Florida Justice Association
•Pinellas Florida Association for Women Lawyers
•St. Petersburg Bar Association

Birth Information:
1984
ISLN:
924101358

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)
Peer Reviewed
  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 03/28/23 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 03/28/23 in Personal Injury

    I have worked closely with Kristin for over 5 years. She is an exceptional attorney and first rate person.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/22/22 in Personal Injury

    She is also proficient in litigation and trial.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/22/22 in Litigation

    She is also very knowledgeable in personal injury.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/26/22 in Insurance

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