902 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa FL 33609

Our Main Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense

If you have been arrested or face serious criminal charges, enlisting the Tampa criminal defense lawyers at Shrader Mendez & O’Connell could be the best decision you will ever make.…

Personal Injury

Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of people in Florida are injured every year in personal injury accidents. If you get injured because of another person’s negligence, you do not want to…

Consumer Protection

  Consumer Protection Businesses, especially in the financial industry, often engage in abusive and harassing tactics aimed at consumers that violate federal and Florida laws. These bad actors are driven…

Business Litigation

  Business Litigation Even small family businesses in Florida can sometimes find themselves facing legal actions. According to Mary Juetten from Forbes, many small businesses get shut down because they…

Qui Tam/Whistleblower

Each year, the state and federal governments lose billions of dollars to fraud, waste, and abuse. In a bid to recoup this money and encourage proper appropriation of funds in…

Mass Torts / Class Action Lawsuits

The terms “class action” and “mass torts” are often used interchangeably, or perhaps more accurately, mass tort actions are often called class actions. Both legal actions have similarities:  Plaintiffs are…

Attorneys Fee Litigation

Shrader Mendez & O’Connell is one of the few Florida law firms that has focused on both pursuing and defending prevailing party attorneys’ fee litigation on behalf of other firms…

Bankruptcy Trustee Representation

Shrader Mendez & O’Connell specializes in representing bankruptcy trustees in asset recovery actions ranging from personal injury, Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act claims, RESPA violations, fraudulent transfers, overbilling by debt…

A TAMPA LITIGATION LAW FIRM

FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF FLORIDA RESIDENTS FOR OVER A DECADE

At Shrader Mendez & O’Connell, we understand that a legal problem can be the most important issue in your life. Our skilled litigation attorneys will listen to all the facts in your case, help you understand your options, and build a strategy customized for your future success.

Our team has been aggressively fighting for clients in Tampa and throughout Florida for over a decade. We know the courts, the process, and have handled cases ranging from marijuana to murder and car accidents to class actions. Our team has the experience and is top rated by our past clients and peers.

If you have been financially harmed or subjected to criminal allegations, call our office today for a free consultation and case evaluation. You will speak with our attorneys and we will answer all your questions. Do not attempt to navigate the legal system alone, the right attorney matters. Call Shrader Mendez & O’Connell today at (813) 360-1529.

OUR LITIGATION PRACTICE AREAS

PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION THROUGHOUT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY & FLORIDA

Shrader Mendez & O’Connell represents clients throughout the state of Florida from our office in Tampa. Our attorneys handle cases in both state and federal courts including at a trial level, appeals, and within adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court.

Your future is what matters to the team at Shrader Mendez & O’Connell. We pride ourselves in listening to our clients and helping remove the pressure you and your loved ones are feeling by answering questions and discussing the justice system in detail. Once we are hired as your attorneys Shrader Mendez & O’Connell will start aggressively fighting for your rights, freedoms, and future. We are your legal team. Call us today.

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Experience

We are a locally owned, results-oriented law firm serving Florida from our Tampa office. With over a decade of experience, our lawyers fight for you as you confront any legal challenge.

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Integrity

We fight for our clients with integrity and honor, and won’t back down from any case. You can trust that when we represent you in and out and court, we have your best interests in mind.

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Innovation

Our firm stays up to the date with the latest legal strategies and law in Hillsborough and Pinellas County. You can trust that we’ll explore every angle of your case to find the best defense and win in court.

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Results

You need a lawyer who will fight for you and win. That’s what we do everyday at our firm. We represent our clients the best that we can, and have the results to back it up. Just ask all the referrals we get.

News & Updates

LATEST POSTS AND FIRM NEWS

Can You Get Deported for a Car Accident?

Car accidents are stressful enough on their own. If you’re not a U.S. citizen, the fear of deportation could add considerably to that strain. The good news is that a car crash by itself usually won’t lead to your deportation. That being said, a variety of factors can complicate the situation. For example, if you broke the law by driving…

Florida Dog Bite Laws and Rules for Dangerous Dogs

Florida has some of the most strict dog bite laws in the United States. Dog owners are held responsible for any injuries that their pets may cause, whether they happen on that person’s property or in a public place. That said, there’s some leniency if the victim was trespassing, provoked the dog to attack, or ignored posted warning signs. Dog…

Understanding Comparative Negligence Laws in Florida

Cases involving personal injury accidents can be complicated to understand, especially in cases where the injury victim themselves may be partially liable for their injuries. When faced with such a situation, the courts resort to Florida’s comparative negligence laws. Florida Follows Modified Comparative Negligence When two or more parties are partially liable/responsible for causing an accident, a jury must determine…

Our Team

Meet our team of dedicated professionals who drive our success.

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ATTORNEYS

MANAGING PARTNER

ATTORNEYS Brian L. Shrader MANAGING PARTNER Brian Shrader is the founder of Shrader Mendez & O’Connell. His focus is on litigation and trials relating to all of the firm’s four practice areas. Brian has an AV Rating by Martindale Hubble, reflecting the highest rating by his peers and judges. In addition, Brian was selected as a multiple-year Superlawyers Rising Star, an honor reflecting a peer review rating in the top 2.5% of lawyers under the age of 40. As a respected trial attorney, Brian has been hired by other law…

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Paralegal

STAFF Casey Friedlander Casey Friedlander was born and raised in a small town in upstate New York. She attended the University of Tampa where she graduated early with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and minors in Law, Justice & Advocacy, and Speech. During her undergraduate studies, Casey successfully participated in the American Moot Court Association’s regional competition, where she advanced to the finalists. Casey also spent time volunteering as a peer tutor in the University of Tampa’s center for public speaking and worked as a summer…

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

The team at Shrader Law did an exceptional job of handling my case. The cliche dishonest lawyer stereotypes cannot be used at all to describe Shrader Law. The team was entirely honest with me and advised me along the right path for my benefit, even though going on a different path may have won them more income. Most importantly, they won the case for me in a very short amount of time compared to what was predicted. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about my experience with Shrader Law. I felt confident and informed throughout the process.

Alex

AMAZING CRIMINAL ATTORNEY!

Very to the point in defending whatever is attempting to harm you.

Larry

I DOUBT THERE IS ANYONE BETTER.

He was respectful and incredibly responsive to my situation. Very skilled and was able to take care of things allowing for me. Since I have never needed legal help before he put me at ease and made things the best they could be given the circumstances. I would highly recommend Brian if you are ever in need and feel at a loss as to where to turn.

Christine

HE EXCEEDED WHAT I WAS EXPECTING.

Brian Shrader & his team have expanded from Criminal Law, for which they served their clients well & with respect to the legal system, into a one-stop, legal shop. All under one roof, meet a well established, top notch Attorney in just about ANY area of the law. (Including copyright law) There are so many crooked lawyers out there. Visit a local Tampa Firm with the tenacity & integrity YOU NEED for a positive outcome! For real.

Lisa

The Best Law Team I Could Have Asked For

It is with great pleasure and pride that I am afforded an opportunity to speak of Shrader Law  and the caliber of representation I have received on numerous occasions. Both Gus and Brian are of the upmost ethical, forth right and just attorneys I know.  He has stood beside me, answered any questions that I had and put to rest any concerns that arose. They advised me on decisions I needed to make with care and honesty. Working in the legal industry myself, I have a first had knowledge of how stressful lawsuits can be for all parties involved. I can say that I truly slept well at night knowing he was by my side. I will continue to turn to Shrader Law  for anything that may present itself in the future. I am assured to whatever end result I know that I was represented with the best law team I could have ever asked for.

Richard

THE LAWYER YOU WANT

Brian Shrader belongs in court much like a fish belongs in water. He's a natural. Mr. Shrader is an extremely talented criminal defense attorney who honed his skills back when he was a state prosecutor. But that's not all. He's a force to be reckoned with, whether handling a criminal, consumer protection or commercial litigation matter. In my dealings with Mr. Shrader, I've noticed that he's extremely results-oriented. For clients, THAT'S the kind of lawyer you want. I am honored to unequivocally recommend Brian.

Karen

AWESOME ATTORNEYS

Awesome attorneys....Thanks for all your services...I can not say it enough if you need help this is the only law firm to call

Michael

GREAT LAWYER.

Mr. Shrader made sure that I was not taken advantage of. He spoke up for me to make sure I was heard. He made sure I knew what was going on before he spoke also what the outcome was when he finished. He stayed in contact with me throughout the whole ordeal. Great lawyer.

William

CONTACT US TODAY

MAIN NUMBER : 813-360-1529

FAX NUMBER : 813-336-0832

ADDRESS : 902 N. Armenia Ave,
Tampa FL 33609