Lauren Stevens

Prior to joining HBS, Lauren served as an attorney at a local firm, where she advocated for homeowners in breach of contract and bad faith insurance disputes. Her work included managing litigation from inception to resolution, handling depositions of parties and experts, and appearing in hearings across all stages of the litigation process.

Earlier in her career, Lauren was an assistant public defender in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Tampa, where she represented clients in more than 1,900 cases. Her robust courtroom experience includes trials, evidentiary hearings, and appeals, including two successful writs of habeas corpus before the Second District Court of Appeal. She has also represented clients in mental health proceedings under Florida’s Baker Act.

Lauren earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, with a certificate in international legal studies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Saint Leo University.

In the Press

HBS Tampa Adds Associates Lauren Stevens and Matthew Morrow

September 5, 2025

The Tampa office is excited to welcome Lauren Stevens and Matthew Morrow to the Hall Booth Smith team. “Both Lauren and Matthew will be tremendous assets in serving our clients in Tampa and throughout Florida,” said Ryan Rivas, managing partner of the Tampa office. About Lauren Stevens Lauren focuses her practice on insurance coverage, medical