How much does it cost to hire David for a business case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does David offer a free consultation?

David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

How long do business cases in Florida typically take?

Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can David take my case if I'm outside Tampa?

David is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with David?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is David accepting new business clients right now?

David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

David B. Weinstein, Business Attorney in Tampa

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David B. Weinstein is an attorney based in Tampa, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Environmental.

Based in: Tampa, FLORIDA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Business · Criminal Defense · Environmental

Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and Environmental matters from Tampa, FLORIDA.
Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

Areas of practice

David's practice areas in Tampa

David concentrates on business, criminal defense, environmental, litigation, and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Tampa, Florida

David takes business matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Tampa, Florida

David takes criminal defense matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in Tampa, Florida

David takes environmental matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Tampa, Florida

David takes litigation matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

White Collar cases in Tampa, Florida

David takes white collar matters in Tampa, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Biography

David B. Weinstein, business attorney serving Tampa

David B. Weinstein is an attorney based in Tampa, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Environmental. David works from Tampa, Florida and takes on business matters across the region.

David Weinstein is the Managing Shareholder of GT’s Tampa office. With over 30 years of experience, David is a “go to” litigator and strategist for high-stakes and complex civil and white-collar litigation, including business, environmental, toxic tort, real estate, land use, health care, and other challenging matters. An accomplished litigator who takes pride in his courtroom advocacy, David also works to help clients find practical and effective out-of-court approaches to their legal issues whenever appropriate. Drawing on his business experience and acumen, David handles a wide variety of matters and enjoys assisting clients with overcoming their most difficult challenges. In the civil context, he represents clients in class actions, mass torts, and other complex litigation. He also represents organizations and individuals in federal and state white-collar criminal investigations. In addition, David assists clients with developing and implementing crisis management, public relations, and other external and internal communications strategies for both civil actions and government investigations. He has significant “first-chair” trial experience in jury and non-jury trials, as well as arbitrations. David also serves as the Chair of the firm’s Environmental and Toxic Tort Litigation Practice.

David’s versatility and skills are exemplified by his recognition in multiple categories by the most prestigious legal rating services. Both Chambers and Partners USA Guide and The Best Lawyers in America list David in three distinct categories: Commercial Litigation, White-Collar Criminal Defense, and Environmental Law. In 2022, The Legal 500 United States recognized him as one of only seven “Leading Lawyers” nationally in “Litigation - Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense: Toxic Tort.” Who's Who Legal describes him as “a distinguished litigator and a well-known name for civil and white-collar disputes,” and Benchmark Litigation recognizes David as a “Litigation Star.” David is recognized as one of “Florida's Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine—which inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 2010. And Florida Super Lawyers has rated David as one of Florida's “Top 100” lawyers seven times.

Ranked in Chambers and Partners USA Guide since 2009, David has been described by clients in the following ways:

“[A] really fabulous lawyer . . . well-liked by clients . . . the kind of guy you would want leading the charge if you had a problem.”

“[A] stellar reputation” with a “wealth of expertise in high-stakes civil and white-collar criminal disputes. He offers additional strengths in appellate work, healthcare disputes, and wider business litigation. Interviewees report that he ‘has good judgement and is a pleasure to work with.’”

“‘[I]ncredibly skilled and adept in the courtroom.’”

“‘[A] master litigator not only in the thoughtfulness of his drafting and pre-trial work, but also as a great trial attorney.’ He is recognized for his litigation strength in matters including toxic tort class action cases as well as in criminal environmental cases.”

“[A] respected and very skillful lawyer.”

“He's top-notch, he's one of the best. If I was accused of a white-collar environmental crime I would use him. He's tenacious, bright and extremely capable.”

David has a long record of service to the legal profession and the community, which include: Member, Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay; Former Member, Board of Trustees, Straz Center for the Performing Arts; Member, Former Chair and current Co-Chair, Environmental Enforcement and Crimes Committee, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources; and Co-Chair, Criminal Litigation and Enforcement Subcommittee, ABA Environmental Litigation Committee. He is also a member emeritus of the Herbert G. Goldburg-Ronald K. Cacciatore Criminal Law American Inn of Court and a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. A Fourth-Degree Black Belt, David served as the senior instructor of Tampa Moo Duk Kwan, a not-for-profit martial arts club.

David was recently recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as a member of their “Power 100” and in Florida Trend’s “People to Know in Tampa/Hillsborough County.”

Working with David on a business matter

David Weinstein is the Managing Shareholder of GT’s Tampa office. With over 30 years of experience, David is a “go to” litigator and strategist for high-stakes and complex civil and white-collar litigation, including business, environmental, toxic tort, real estate, land use, health care, and other challenging matters. An accomplished litigator who takes pride in his courtroom advocacy, David…

Clients David works with

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, criminal defense, and environmental matters in Tampa and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where David studied and practices

University of Florida
J.D. · 1986
University of Florida
— · 1981

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

Florida, The Florida
ACTIVE
District of Columbia
ACTIVE
New York, New York S
ACTIVE

David studied at J.D. in University of Florida and — in University of Florida.

Law school and academic background

David completed J.D. in University of Florida and — in University of Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

David's legal honors and published work

David has received 67 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Team Member, a
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ”
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers and Partners USA Guide
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2011-2023:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, Industry Focus - Environment: Transactional, "Recommended Lawyer," 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, Industry Focus - Environment Litigation, 2016-2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, Industry Focus - Environment Regulatory, 2018, 2020-2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, Dispute Resolution - Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Action - Defense: Toxic Tort, 2011-2014, 2016-2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, Dispute Resolution - Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense, 2017-2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, Dispute Resolution - Appellate, 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Litigation Star,“ 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2005-2023: Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Environment; Environmental Law; and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Legal Elite - Notable Managing Partners, 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2013-2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Global Leader, Environment, 2013-2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Leader, Florida - Environment, 2013-2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Team Member,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — U.S. News – Best Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Law Firm of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate,“ 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The American Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Florida Regional Litigation Department of the Year,” 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Florida Powerhouse,“ 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine, “Legal Elite,“ 2004-2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Hall of Fame,“ 2010-2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Litigation,“ 2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Environmental & Land Use,“ 2004-2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2009-2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in Florida“ seven times
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, “Excellence in Writing Award,“
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Journal & News
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Editorial Board, The Florida Bar, 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed, “People to Know in Tampa/Hillsborough County,”
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — November 2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tampa Bay Business Journal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Power 100,“ 2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation (2026).

Locations

David B. Weinstein's office in Tampa

David's primary office is at 101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1900, Tampa, Florida, 33602. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1900

Tampa, Florida 33602

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Hiring guide

How to hire David B. Weinstein — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Tampa, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David B. Weinstein

How much does it cost to hire David for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Florida typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Tampa?
David is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new business clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Areas served

Business attorneys serving Tampa, Miami and Orlando in Florida

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David B. Weinstein, Business Attorney in Tampa, Florida

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