Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg

Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg is a Florida personal injury law firm specializing in insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, auto accidents, and product liability cases.

Our attorneys represent clients statewide across Florida in both state and federal courts.

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid when we recover compensation for you.

Our attorneys have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients. We have the experience and financial resources to bring cases against the largest insurance companies and corporate defendants. We have a proven track record of winning cases other firms have declared unwinnable.

We also provide bilingual services for Spanish-speaking clients. Se habla español.

If you are injured, you need a lawyer with proven experience, specialized knowledge, and a strong track record of results. At Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg, our mission is to empower you to rebuild your life by securing the compensation you need to pay for your medical treatment and to have the highest possible quality of life moving forward.

Leaders in Complex Florida Civil Litigation

Not all law firms possess the capability to handle complex, high-stakes cases involving personal injury, auto accidents, medical malpractice, and insurance coverage disputes. Our firm specializes in each of these challenging areas individually and we have unique expertise in cases where these practice areas intersect.

For example, a medical malpractice case may also involve insurance bad faith when the carrier refuses to settle. A truck accident case may require expertise in both personal injury law and complex insurance coverage disputes involving multiple policies and carriers. This experience puts our clients in the best possible position to pursue justice.

Our History

Our law firm was founded in 1979 by Dale Swope in Tampa, Florida. Over the decades, our success and the growing need for our specialized expertise have driven strategic growth, giving us both the strength to fight aggressively and the experience to win consistently.

Today, Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg has grown to a large team of attorneys supported by dedicated staff members, including paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative professionals.

We firmly believe that our clients are best served by a focused team dedicated exclusively to securing the best outcomes for their cases. Our primary focus is representing individuals who have been seriously injured or who are victims of insurance bad faith. This focused approach allows us to bring deep expertise and substantial resources to every case we accept, regardless of whether it’s a straightforward matter or one involving multiple areas of complex personal injury and insurance law.

Nationally Recognized and Award-Winning Attorneys

Our law firm and individual attorneys are consistently recognized as leaders in their fields by peers and professional organizations. We have earned prestigious accreditations and awards from numerous third-party institutions, including:

Florida Bar Board Certification – This designation recognizes our attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency, signifying they have met the Florida Bar’s highest standards. Managing Partner Dale Swope is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, and Partner Brent Steinberg is Board Certified in Appellate Practice.

Best Law Firms – We have achieved the prestigious “Best Law Firms” designation from U.S. News and Best Lawyers every year from 2010 to 2026. This recognition is based on a rigorous methodology that evaluates both qualitative and quantitative data on legal expertise, professional achievements, and documented client successes. Managing Partner Angela Rodante has been named Tampa’s 2026 Litigation – Insurance Lawyer of the Year and has received the award in several other years.

Super Lawyers – This recognition honors outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, representing the top 5% of attorneys in their field. Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg is proud to be recognized by Super Lawyers, with many of our attorneys earning this distinction.

Martindale-Hubbell – Martindale-Hubbell has awarded its highest rating, “AV Preeminent,” to many Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg attorneys. This rating is one of the most difficult accolades an attorney can receive, as it requires input from other established attorneys with personal knowledge of the rated attorney’s work. Martindale-Hubbell has also published 121 peer reviews from other attorneys, with a cumulative 4.9-star rating out of 5.

BGC Attorney Search – In 2025, BGC Attorney Search recognized Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg as a “Top Law Firm” in Tampa, FL. This distinction reflects both our legal excellence and our commitment to maintaining an outstanding workplace culture.