At Palmer Lopez, we represent individuals and families affected by medical malpractice throughout Tampa Bay and across Florida. Our mission is to hold negligent healthcare providers and responsible institutions accountable while pursuing the compensation our clients need to move forward. We have built our reputation by taking on powerful opponents, including major hospital corporations, healthcare professionals ranging from neurosurgeons to nurses, and multibillion-dollar insurance companies. We believe every person harmed by medical negligence deserves quality legal representation, regardless of financial circumstances.
Our attorneys handle claims involving hospital negligence, physician errors, surgical complications, diagnostic failures, medication and pharmacy mistakes, birth injuries, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. We recognize that these circumstances can create lasting physical, emotional, and financial hardships for entire families. Accordingly, we pursue compensation that reflects the full impact of an injury and the support required for recovery, including situations involving lifelong care. We also help clients understand their rights concerning informed consent and medical treatment performed without proper authorization. Our approach combines detailed knowledge of Florida medical malpractice laws with determined advocacy and individualized attention.
We intentionally limit our caseload to provide focused service, maintain direct communication with clients, and develop strategies tailored to each case. From the initial evaluation through the legal process, we explain available options, address concerns, and work diligently toward the strongest possible outcome. We offer free consultations and handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for them. Our commitment extends beyond legal representation: we stand beside injured individuals and their families throughout a difficult and often uncertain time.
Our attorneys handle claims involving hospital negligence, physician errors, surgical complications, diagnostic failures, medication and pharmacy mistakes, birth injuries, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. We recognize that these circumstances can create lasting physical, emotional, and financial hardships for entire families. Accordingly, we pursue compensation that reflects the full impact of an injury and the support required for recovery, including situations involving lifelong care. We also help clients understand their rights concerning informed consent and medical treatment performed without proper authorization. Our approach combines detailed knowledge of Florida medical malpractice laws with determined advocacy and individualized attention.
We intentionally limit our caseload to provide focused service, maintain direct communication with clients, and develop strategies tailored to each case. From the initial evaluation through the legal process, we explain available options, address concerns, and work diligently toward the strongest possible outcome. We offer free consultations and handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for them. Our commitment extends beyond legal representation: we stand beside injured individuals and their families throughout a difficult and often uncertain time.
Served areas
- Florida
Highlights and features
- No attorney fees unless we win your medical malpractice case.
- Experienced advocates challenging powerful hospitals, healthcare providers, and insurance companies.
- Free consultations help you understand your rights and legal options.
- Personalized attention and direct access to your dedicated attorney.
- Comprehensive representation for medical negligence, birth injuries, and wrongful death.
- Compassionate guidance focused on securing maximum compensation for you and your family.
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Services
At Palmer Lopez, we represent patients and families who have suffered serious injuries or losses due to suspected hospital negligence. Our attorneys investigate potential failures in patient care, including surgical errors, medication mistakes, inadequate monitoring, infections, and misdiagnoses. We review medical records, consult qualified experts, and work to establish liability. Our goal is to protect your rights and pursue the compensation and justice you deserve.
Our medication error legal services focus on protecting patients harmed by preventable mistakes in healthcare settings. At Palmer Lopez, we help clients address injuries resulting from incorrect prescriptions, improper dosages, medication administration failures, and harmful drug interactions. Establishing negligence requires demonstrating a breach of the applicable standard of care and a direct connection to the resulting harm. We guide clients through this complex process while pursuing justice and compensation.
At Palmer Lopez, medical malpractice is our primary area of expertise, and we are committed to holding negligent medical professionals accountable for cancer misdiagnosis. We help clients address the legal challenges associated with missed or delayed diagnoses, including worsening medical conditions and unnecessary treatments. Our attorneys guide clients through the process of establishing negligence, proving damages, and pursuing the compensation they deserve.
At Palmer Lopez, we represent families pursuing justice after losing a loved one because of negligence or wrongful conduct. Our experience in personal injury and medical malpractice enables us to address the legal complexities of wrongful death claims. We seek maximum compensation for lost income, medical and funeral expenses, emotional suffering, and the loss of essential family support.
At Palmer Lopez, we represent individuals who have suffered injuries in car accidents caused by another partys negligence. Our attorneys draw on more than 35 years of combined experience to investigate collisions, establish responsibility, and pursue appropriate compensation. We manage insurance communications and negotiations while protecting our clients legal rights and explaining their available options for financial recovery.
At Palmer Lopez, we represent motorcycle accident victims throughout Florida, advocating for their rights and pursuing the compensation they deserve. With more than 35 years of combined experience handling motorcycle accident claims, we understand the legal complexities and unfair biases riders often face. Our team works diligently to hold negligent parties accountable and address the financial impact of serious injuries.
When unsafe property conditions cause a fall, determining responsibility and seeking fair compensation can be challenging. At Palmer Lopez, we advocate for injured individuals by addressing the complexities of Florida slip and fall claims and holding negligent parties accountable. We assess the value of each case, pursue damages for injuries and financial losses, and challenge insurance company defenses. Our team offers dedicated legal guidance and works on a no-win, no-fee basis, so attorney fees are owed only when we secure a recovery.
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Martin Palmer
Founding Partner and Trial Attorney
Joseph Lopez
Founding Partner and Trial Attorney
Reviews (17)
Hilda
Aug 10, 2026
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Patty B.
Apr 08, 2026
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I strongly encourage anyone looking for legal representation to give, serious, consideration to the Palmer Lopez law firm.
I cannot say enough to convey how, extremely, satisfied I am with this firm. From the very first contact I had with Martin (Marty) Palmer and his staff, I knew that these are the folks I want to represent me.
I have always been treated with the utmost respect and compassion by Marty and every member of his staff. Every phone call I make is answered, promptly, and every email I send is, always, answered in a very timely manner.
Marty and his entire staff are very professional, personable, and empathetic. Marty's knowledge of the law is outstanding. He and his staff always listen to me and, most importantly, they believe in me!
I cannot say enough to convey how, extremely, satisfied I am with this firm. From the very first contact I had with Martin (Marty) Palmer and his staff, I knew that these are the folks I want to represent me.
I have always been treated with the utmost respect and compassion by Marty and every member of his staff. Every phone call I make is answered, promptly, and every email I send is, always, answered in a very timely manner.
Marty and his entire staff are very professional, personable, and empathetic. Marty's knowledge of the law is outstanding. He and his staff always listen to me and, most importantly, they believe in me!
Carlos Saavedra
Jan 01, 2026
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Bruice
Dec 14, 2025
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Preston Johnson
May 27, 2025
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Dallas Diaz
May 01, 2025
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My firm has worked together with this firm on several auto accident and medical malpractice cases over the past 10 years and in my opinion they do an exceptional job. I do not hesitate to speak highly of them to others. They are excellent lawyers and more importantly, Joey and Marty are great people.
Brian Nehr
Feb 20, 2025
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My attorney Joey Lopez, went above and beyondnot just as a skilled attorney, but as a genuinely caring person. From day one, they treated me like more than just a case number, taking the time to listen, explain, and support me through every step. Their deep knowledge of the complex medical malpractice laws led to a very successful outcome, but it was their compassion and personal attention that truly made the difference. I cant recommend them highly enough!
Lloyd Weilacher
Feb 18, 2025
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Mia Testa
Sep 10, 2024
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Sheron Walker
Aug 16, 2024
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Attorney Joe Lopez has been amazing for me! After experiencing life threatening, disfiguring complications in surgery, Mr. Lopez took on my case with no hesitation. Throughout the entire process, he and his staff have stayed in consistent communication with me. They have provided updates on the status of the case, spoken with me after depositions and negotiations and have just been right beside me through the process. He was insistent on getting me the award that I deserved. I would certainly recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer and advocate!
Chase Welt
Jul 09, 2024
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Mikenzee Lyles
Jun 26, 2024
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Josh Dillinger
Apr 19, 2024
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Y. Gg
Mar 29, 2024
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I talked with other Lawyers and they wouldnt even hear my case completely. Until Joeys Law Firm.
Palmer Lpez took my case. They paid attention to small details, they listened . Never made me feel any less. I was treated like family and like I matter, they made me feel like the human being that I am. Always attentive, returned my phone calls. Walked me through my case step by step. Even though Joey is a professional he made sure I understood what was going on. Never spoke down to me nor made me feel ignorant by using fancy words. His staff is GREAT!!! Always ready for anything and everything. They always had an answer regarding my case. But there is one person I spoke to more and her name is Sarah. I never had a problem with her not returning my phone calls. I recommend this Law Firm any day. I will keep their number just in case I ever need them again. Other Lawyers go only by the big details and the obvios not realizing that some times its the small details that make the details big. Absolutely recommend
P|L Palmer Lopez civil trial Attorney any day.
5 in my book.
Palmer Lpez took my case. They paid attention to small details, they listened . Never made me feel any less. I was treated like family and like I matter, they made me feel like the human being that I am. Always attentive, returned my phone calls. Walked me through my case step by step. Even though Joey is a professional he made sure I understood what was going on. Never spoke down to me nor made me feel ignorant by using fancy words. His staff is GREAT!!! Always ready for anything and everything. They always had an answer regarding my case. But there is one person I spoke to more and her name is Sarah. I never had a problem with her not returning my phone calls. I recommend this Law Firm any day. I will keep their number just in case I ever need them again. Other Lawyers go only by the big details and the obvios not realizing that some times its the small details that make the details big. Absolutely recommend
P|L Palmer Lopez civil trial Attorney any day.
5 in my book.
Samantha Oliveri
Jul 17, 2023
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Jonathan Turner
May 02, 2023
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Attorney Lopez was very professional and attentive to my personal injury case from start to finish. Dealing with insurance companies is never a fun experience, however, Joseph took me step by step on how the process works and what to expect along the way. I was always updated on where my case was and where it was going. I was extremely happy with the results of my case and the work that Palmer Lopez provided to get those results. I highly recommend them for any of your legal matters.
Tom Atkinson
May 04, 2021
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Worked with Joey Lopez over a two-year period after a referral, and he was absolutely phenomenal.
Joey was very kind, entirely empathetic, knowledgeable, able to explain things in an understandable manner, and incredibly responsive. I felt informed and involved during the entire time.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this law firm to any interested parties.
Joey was very kind, entirely empathetic, knowledgeable, able to explain things in an understandable manner, and incredibly responsive. I felt informed and involved during the entire time.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this law firm to any interested parties.