Swope, Rodante PA

Swope, Rodante P.A. is a Florida personal injury law firm specializing in insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, auto accidents, product liability, and other complex civil litigation matters. Our attorneys represent clients throughout 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, resources, and financial strength to litigate against the nation's largest insurance companies and corporate defendants. We have also built a reputation for successfully pursuing cases that other firms have declared unwinnable.

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

If you have been seriously injured, you need a law firm with proven experience, specialized knowledge, and a demonstrated record of success. At Swope, Rodante P.A., our mission is to empower clients to rebuild their lives by securing the compensation they need for medical care, future needs, and the highest possible quality of life.

Leaders in Complex Florida Civil Litigation

Not every law firm has the experience or resources to handle high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, product liability, and complex insurance coverage disputes. Swope, Rodante P.A. has built its practice around these challenging areas of law and has developed particular strength in cases where multiple legal disciplines intersect.

For example, a medical malpractice claim may also involve insurance bad faith when an insurer wrongfully refuses to settle. Likewise, a catastrophic truck accident may require sophisticated analysis of multiple insurance policies, coverage issues, and corporate liability. Our depth of experience across these practice areas allows us to develop comprehensive legal strategies designed to maximize our clients' recoveries.

Our History

Founded in 1979 by Dale Swope in Tampa, Florida, Swope, Rodante P.A. has grown into one of Florida's premier litigation firms. Over the decades, our success and the increasing demand for our specialized legal services have fueled strategic growth while maintaining our commitment to personalized representation.

Today, our attorneys are supported by an experienced team of paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative professionals dedicated to achieving exceptional results for every client.

Our firm remains focused on representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or have been harmed by insurance company misconduct. This singular focus enables us to devote substantial resources, extensive experience, and innovative legal strategies to every case we accept.

Nationally Recognized and Award-Winning Attorneys

Swope, Rodante P.A. is nationally recognized for excellence in complex civil litigation. The firm is home to eight attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers across six practice areas, with its first Best Lawyers recognition dating back to 2005. Because Best Lawyers is based exclusively on peer review, these recognitions reflect the respect our attorneys have earned among fellow lawyers for their legal ability, ethics, and professional reputation.

Our attorneys are recognized by Best Lawyers in the following practice areas:

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Insurance Law
• Appellate Practice
• Legal Malpractice Law
• Litigation – Insurance
• Antitrust Law

In addition, Best Law Firms has recognized Swope, Rodante P.A. in five practice areas. Since launching in 2010, Best Law Firms has utilized a rigorous, transparent research methodology that evaluates law firms based on client feedback, peer reviews, industry leadership, and professional excellence. The firm's Best Law Firms rankings further reflect the exceptional legal talent and reputation demonstrated by our attorneys' Best Lawyers recognitions.

Our attorneys and firm have also earned numerous prestigious distinctions, including:

Florida Bar Board Certification – This designation recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated special knowledge, skill, and proficiency in their areas of practice. Managing Partner Dale Swope is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, and Partner Brent Steinberg is Board Certified in Appellate Practice.

Best Law Firms – Swope, Rodante P.A. has been recognized by Best Law Firms every year from 2010 through 2026, reflecting consistent excellence across multiple practice areas.

Best Lawyers – Multiple attorneys have earned recognition through Best Lawyers' peer-review process, including Managing Partner Angela Rodante, who was named 2026 Litigation – Insurance Lawyer of the Year, one of the publication's highest individual honors.

Super Lawyers – Numerous Swope, Rodante P.A. attorneys have been selected by Super Lawyers, recognizing outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Martindale-Hubbell – Many of our attorneys have earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer-review distinction for legal ability and ethical standards. Collectively, the firm has received more than 120 peer reviews from fellow attorneys and maintains an outstanding overall rating.