Porter Law Group
Gale Porter
Senior Counsel
ABOUT US
Who We Are
Gale is a third generation Tampa native having extensive commercial litigation experience covering a wide variety of business, real estate, and intellectual property related disputes.
He routinely appears before state and federal courts throughout Florida and beyond. Gale offers aggressive and effective representation in all phases of the litigation process. Gale will aggressively litigate your case, employing broad based practical experience, effective problem solving and negotiation skills, and well-planned litigation and courtroom strategy, in order to maximize your odds of success.
In recognition of his efforts, in 2008, Gale became rated by Martindale Hubbell as AV Preeminent,® the highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Gale has been married to his wife since 1993, has three adult children, and is actively involved in Tampa Bay Area civic community.
General Counsel / Local Counsel
The Tampa Local Counsel Group provides legal assistance to out-of-state companies and individuals who are sued in the Tampa Bay Area.
As local litigation counsel, our attorneys regularly practice in both state and federal courts throughout Florida. We regularly work with in-house and out-of-town attorneys to ensure that each client is fully and fairly represented locally here in Florida.
Our Tampa local counsel lawyers offer knowledge of local court rules, familiarity with Tampa county judicial procedures, and strong relationships with the Tampa bar.
With PorterLawGroup as Tampa litigation counsel, out-of-state clients know their interests will be protected with the same quality representation expected of attorneys in their home states. Our Tampa Local Counsel attorneys are familiar with the unique legal issues that arise when a company or individual is sued in another state.
Our Tampa local trial lawyers are experienced in matters involving removal to federal court, remand of actions to state court, challenging Florida personal jurisdiction, challenging service of process, pro hac vice admission of out-of-state counsel, special appearances, motions to dismiss and transfer, and motions to apply the law of another state.
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
Our Practices
BUSINESS | COMMERCIAL | REAL-ESTATE LITIGATION
Extensive experience covering a wide variety of business-related and financial disputes.
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
We have prosecuted or defended virtually every type of construction-related dispute.
INSURANCE COVERAGE LITIGATION
A broad range of experience and a record of success in enforcing policyholders’ rights.
EMERGING BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PRACTICE
Today’s business market often engenders questions of trade secret infringement, software source code misappropriation, fraudulent transactions and issues involving restrictive covenants.
TITLE INSURANCE INDEMNIFICATION AND RECOVERY
The firm has substantial experience representing title insurance underwriters in obtaining indemnification on paid claims from agents and others who violate their agency agreements.
DISTRESSED BUSINESS LEGAL DEFENSE
Circumstances beyond our control have driven many business owners into distress. Before consulting with a bankruptcy lawyer, call us to discuss protection of your personal assets.
Education
- University of Florida, Juris Doctorate, 1985
- Florida State University, Bachelor of Science, Business, 1982
- Jesuit High School, Tampa, 1979
Courts/Date Admitted
- All Florida State Courts 1986
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida 1990
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida 1995
- U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals 1999
- U.S. Supreme Court 2001
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado 2008
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan 2017
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington 2021
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas 2023
Practice Focus
- Business/Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Technology and Intellectual Property Litigation
- Construction Litigation
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