CATANIA & CATANIA INJURY LAWYERS · BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA · TAMPA, FLORIDA · EST. 1992

No. 01 — The Counsel

Brothers fighting
for Tampa's
injured since 1992.

Family-owned. Two brothers, one firm — Peter and Paul Catania have stood beside thousands of injured Floridians, recovering more than half a billion dollars for the people insurance companies tried to overlook.

$500M+ Recovered for clients
34 yrs Family-owned, Tampa
120+ Years combined practice
Paul and Peter Catania, founding personal injury attorneys in Tampa, Florida
The Founders Paul & Peter Catania
Family-Owned Two Brothers · One Firm
120+ Years Combined Practice
$500M+ Recovered for Clients
No Fee Unless We Win Contingency Representation
★★★★★ 4.7 rating · 1,116 Google reviews Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent BBB A+ Accredited

No. 02 — The Brothers

Two brothers who chose the
injured over the insured.

Peter began his career defending insurance companies. Paul never did. In 1992 they opened a single office on Kennedy Boulevard and made a quiet promise — to spend the rest of their practice on the other side of that table.

Peter F. Catania, founding personal injury attorney
Founding Partner Peter · 02-A

Peter F. Catania

Founding Partner · South Tampa

  • Juris DoctorLoyola University · 1989
  • UndergraduateUniversity of Florida
  • AdmittedFlorida Bar · 1990
  • Began AsInsurance Defense Lawyer
  • MembershipsTrial Lawyers of America · Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
  • RatingAV Preeminent · Martindale-Hubbell
"In 1992, I established Catania & Catania with my brother Paul to represent the people — not the powerful corporations."
Paul B. Catania, founding personal injury attorney
Founding Partner Paul · 02-B

Paul B. Catania

Founding Partner · Tampa Bay

  • Juris DoctorStetson University · 1988
  • UndergraduateUniv. of South Florida · 1985
  • AdmittedFlorida Bar · Sept 23, 1988
  • Federal CourtsM.D. Fla. · 11th Cir. · Fla. Supreme Court
  • ExperienceThree decades in personal injury
  • RatingMartindale-Hubbell Peer Rated
"I love being a lawyer; it's the best choice I've ever made."

No. 02-C — The Firm Behind the Brothers

Peter and Paul lead. A full team backs every case.

The brothers keep the firm small by design — but never thin. Experienced trial attorneys and staff work alongside them on every file.

Joseph Catania Jr., injury lawyer

Joseph D. Catania

Injury Attorney · Tampa

The next generation of the Catania family practice — carrying the same standard the brothers built since 1992.

Desireé M. Zornow, accident attorney

Desireé M. Zornow

Accident Attorney · Tampa Bay

Represents injured clients across the Tampa Bay region with the firm's trial-ready approach to every claim.

Hurt in an accident? Talk to us first — the call is free.

1 (800) 253-5523

No. 03 — Practice

The work we take
seriously, every day.

Eight areas. One discipline — getting injured Floridians treated fairly by the insurance companies, hospitals, and corporations responsible for what happened.

No. 05 — Verdicts

Recent verdicts
& settlements.

A representative sample of recoveries Peter and Paul have obtained for clients. Each case is unique. Each result reflects the facts, the law, and the discipline applied to that specific file.

Wrongful Death $6,000,000

Family of a Hillsborough County resident killed in a preventable commercial-vehicle collision.

Wrongful Death $4,600,000

Survivors of a fatal premises-liability incident — multi-defendant recovery against owner and operator.

Auto Accident $3,000,000

Tampa motorist struck by a distracted commercial driver — recovery exceeded all policy limits.

Personal Injury $2,900,000

Catastrophic injury settlement involving permanent medical care and lifetime earnings loss.

Motorcycle $1,500,000

Florida rider injured by a left-turning motorist. Liability denied pre-suit; resolved after deposition.

Bicycle $1,400,000

Cyclist seriously injured in a hit-and-run resolved through UM/UIM and a separately identified responsible driver.

No. 06 — The Process

From first call to final recovery.

A six-step roadmap. No mystery. No padding the file. You will know where your case stands at every stage — by phone, by mail, or in person.

01

Free Consultation

We listen. You ask. No fee, no obligation, and no high-pressure pitch — just a clear read on whether you have a case.

02

Investigation

Police records, medical records, surveillance, photographs, witness statements — preserved before evidence walks.

03

Demand

A formal, documented demand package goes to every responsible carrier. Numbers on paper. A timeline.

04

Negotiation

We negotiate with insurance counsel directly. If the offer is wrong, you hear it from us — and we file suit.

05

Trial — If Needed

Most cases resolve. The ones that do not are tried by the brothers themselves — not handed off, not outsourced.

06

Recovery

Settlement is funded. Liens negotiated. Funds disbursed. Statement closed. You return to your life with the support you were owed.

No. 07 — In Their Words

What our clients say.

Selected reviews from clients across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.

"

Catania and Catania is really amazing. Efficient, reliable — and they treated me like family from the very first phone call.

M. Rodriguez · Tampa ★★★★★
"

Peter took my call personally. After a year of being shuffled around by another firm, that meant everything. They handled the rest.

D. Hayes · St. Petersburg ★★★★★
"

Paul stayed in front of my case for two years. The settlement came in higher than what the adjuster offered — by a lot. I trust them entirely.

L. Whitfield · Clearwater ★★★★★

No. 08 — Common Questions

Things people
ask us, often.

If your question is not here, call (813) 222-8656 or use the form — the brothers will personally see it.

Nothing upfront. We take personal injury cases on a contingency basis — meaning you pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The free consultation is exactly that: free, with no obligation. Costs and expenses are explained in writing before you sign anything.
For most negligence-based personal injury claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, Florida law generally provides a two-year deadline to file suit. Wrongful death claims are typically two years from the date of death. Medical malpractice has its own rules. Deadlines can be shorter when a government entity is involved. Do not wait — call us and let us look at the exact date.
Florida is a modified-comparative-fault state. Under current law, if you are found more than 50 percent at fault for an incident, you are barred from recovery in most negligence cases. If you are 50 percent or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. This rule has changed in recent years — let us walk through how it applies to your specific facts.
The majority of our cases resolve in settlement without a jury trial. When trial is the right answer for your case, Peter or Paul tries it personally — that is part of why the firm has stayed small. We prepare every case as if it will be tried, which tends to produce better settlements.
Yes. Florida clients have the right to change attorneys at any time. In most situations, the prior firm is paid out of the final recovery — not out of your pocket. Many of our best results began as a second-opinion call.
Calls received during business hours are typically returned the same day. Free case evaluations submitted by form receive a phone callback within 24 hours, including weekends. For urgent matters, the firm's after-hours line is staffed.

No. 09 — Free Case Evaluation

Tell us what
happened.

Send a few details and one of the brothers — Peter or Paul — or a member of the firm will call you back within 24 hours. The consultation is free and confidential.

Main Line (813) 222-8656Monday – Friday · 24-hour callback
Toll Free 1 (800) 253-5523From anywhere in Florida
After Hours (813) 519-3937Urgent matters · staffed line
Office Bank of America Plaza101 E Kennedy Blvd, Suite 2400 · Tampa, FL 33602
Begin Your Case Form · 09-A
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