Tom is a member of the Casualty Department and serves as the Managing Attorney of the Orlando office. He devotes his practice to civil litigation defense, advocating for corporations in claims of premises liability, wrongful death and product liability. He has handled hundreds of cases on behalf of a variety of corporations, many involving catastrophic injuries. During his career, he also has handled cases involving employment law, labor law, negligent security, trucking and transportation, motor vehicle accidents, sexual abuse and workers’ compensation. He also has experience handling cases involving allegations of mold resulting in personal injury and/or property damage. As part of his amusement and entertainment practice, Tom represents venues including theme parks, golf courses, water parks and retail stores. Tom is an active member of the International Amusement and Leisure Defense Association (IALDA).
Tom co-chairs the firms Rideshare Liability practice where he represents some of the nation’s leading ridesharing companies, their independent drivers and insurance carriers. In this capacity, he assists in managing the unique legal issues that often arise with rideshare claims, including insurance coverage, direct and vicarious liability and statutory compliance challenges.
Tom began his career at a civil litigation firm in Miami where he worked with one of the presidents of the Florida Bar. In 2006, he moved to Orlando where he joined a statewide defense litigation firm. Tom continues to dedicate his practice to defending corporations in civil litigation here at Marshall Dennehey.
Tom obtained his undergraduate degree from Rollins College where he made Dean’s List and President’s List. In 2001, he graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. As a law student, he made Dean’s List and earned the Dean’s Certificate of Achievement as well as the CALI Excellence for the Future Award.
Tom is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Honors & awards
The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2023-2026
Year joined
2010
Results
Successfully Resolved Highly-Publicized Wrongful Death Action in Florida
Amusements, Sports & Recreation Liability
April 27, 2024
We successfully resolved a wrongful death case involving a 14-year-old boy who fell from an Orlando attraction, navigating a concurrent criminal investigation, state review, and intense media scrutiny on behalf of the ride's owner/operator.
Thought Leadership
Marshall Dennehey Announces New Office Managing Attorneys in Orlando and Tampa
January 12, 2026
Marshall Dennehey, a leading civil defense litigation law firm with four offices in Florida, announced today that shareholder Thomas F.
Florida Appeals Court Upholds Lyft’s Immunity Under TNC Statute in Wrongful Death Suit
Orlando
Rideshare Liability
January 1, 2026
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment in favor of Lyft in a wrongful death action stemming from an accident where a Transportation Network Company (TNC) driver collided with a motorcyclist.
Queens Court Declines to Dismiss Subrogation Action, Finding Issues of Control Over Uber Driver
Orlando
Rideshare Liability
October 1, 2025
The Civil Court in Queens County, NY denied Uber’s motion to dismiss a subrogation action stemming from a motor vehicle accident.
98 Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
August 20, 2025
Marshall Dennehey is proud to highlight the firm’s 98 attorneys who have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Less than 6% of all practicing lawyers in the U.S.
Federal Court Shields Lyft from Liability in Driver Altercation, Citing Independent Contractor Status
Orlando
Rideshare Liability
July 1, 2025
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted summary judgment in favor of Lyft in a personal injury claim stemming from an altercation involving a Lyft driver. Case Law Alerts, 3rd Quarter, July 2025 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
Classes/Seminars Taught
Mock Trial, Trial Run, Tabletop Role Playing - Guilty or Not Guilty?, Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) Annual Summer Meeting, Orlando, FL, July 22, 2024
Sharing Economy: Carshare and Rideshare Litigation, Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA) webinar, February 9, 2023
The Complexity of Rideshare Claims, AM Best Insurance Law Podcast, June 2021
Defending Catastrophic Injury Claims - How to Stack the Deck in Your Favor, Marshall Dennehey Florida Claims Symposium - Casino Royale, Tampa, FL, September 20, 2018
Legal RoundTable, Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers International Conference, Orlando, FL, 2015
Blitz on Damages: Challenging Medical Bills, Marshall Dennehey Florida Claims Symposium - The Best Defense is a Good Offense, Orlando, FL, September 17, 2014
Analyzing Slip and Fall Claims, Gallagher Bassett Services, April 2014, co-presenter
Legal Round Table, IAAPA Convention, 2012
Reducing The Risk & Severity of Claims, Athletic Business Conference, 2011
Roller Skating Association and International Laser Tag Association Convention, 2011
Legal Round Table, IAAPA Convention, 2011
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