Thomas Scolaro

Tom Scolaro is the founder and senior managing partner at Scolaro Law, a top personal injury law firm in Miami. With over 25 years of experience, Tom has secured over $500 million in multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients in Florida. Specializing in personal injury, traumatic brain injury, defective products, medical malpractice, cruise ship cases, negligent security and wrongful death, Tom is known for his relentless advocacy and innovative strategies. He has been instrumental in premises liability cases, leading to legislative changes such as the requirement for carbon monoxide alarms in new buildings after handling multiple poisoning cases in Key West. Tom has expertise in product liability cases involving various defective products and has handled numerous serious motor vehicle accidents, particularly trucking crashes, recovering over $250 million. His practice is largely referral-based, with many lawyers seeking his expertise. Notable cases include a $29.8 million settlement for a roadway design defect, a $15 million recovery in a negligent security case, and a $17.5 million settlement following a furniture tip-over incident. In the past decade, Tom has taken on major cruise lines for negligent medical treatment, securing significant awards such as a $5.53 million settlement for a misdiagnosed toddler and $3.3 million for a crew member's arm amputation. He has represented thousands of clients, including international visitors, achieving substantial settlements for foreign nationals. Tom's dedication and litigation skills have earned him recognition in Best Lawyers in America, Florida Trend Magazine, and Florida Super Lawyers. He has been nominated as the “Most Effective Lawyer in Personal Injury” by the Daily Business Review and has appeared on national and local media outlets.