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Sean McQuaid

Personal Injury & Criminal Defense


Sean joined the firm as an associate in 2000, became a shareholder in 2006, a named partner in 2013 and is now the current President of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Sean has enjoyed the fastest rise in the firm’s over 60-year history.

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Aubrey Dicus

Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation


Aubrey O. Dicus, Jr. is past President and CEO of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.. Aubrey attended Stetson Law School from 1971-1974. He joined partners Anthony S. Battaglia and Howard P. Ross in 1974.

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Jonathon Douglas

Property Damage Disputes, Insurance Disputes, Personal Injury & Criminal Defense


A true Florida native, Jonathon graduated from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg before attending the University of Florida where he earned Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, both with Honors. From there, Jonathon attended Stetson University College of Law where he learned and practiced the art of trial advocacy.

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Caitlin Szematowicz

Civil & Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Employment Law


Caitlin attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law and graduated magna cum laude. She is currently the President of the Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association, President-Elect of the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation, and has served on the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation’s Board of Trustees for four years.

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Howard Ross

Business Litigation, Business Transaction Law, Real Estate


Howard Ross has been in the practice of law with Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. since 1964. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Business Litigation Law and a Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law. Only 7 percent of eligible Florida Bar members are board certified.

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Andrew Pardun

Real Estate Law & Business Law


Andrew joined the firm in January of 2016 after completing his Juris Doctorate Degree from Stetson University College of Law and his MBA Degree, with Honors, from Stetson University. Andrew completed his MBA degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA and was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors society.

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Ranger Jackson

Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation


Ranger earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 2013. During law school, he interned for the State Attorney’s Office, 6th Judicial Circuit; Jabil Circuit; and the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida.

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Sean McQuaid

Sean joined the firm as an associate in 2000, became a shareholder in 2006, a named partner in 2013 and is now the current President of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Sean has enjoyed the fastest rise in the firm’s over 60-year history.

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Aubrey Dicus

Aubrey O. Dicus, Jr. is past President and CEO of Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.. Aubrey attended Stetson Law School from 1971-1974. He joined partners Anthony S. Battaglia and Howard P. Ross in 1974.

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Jonathon Douglas

A true Florida native, Jonathon graduated from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg before attending the University of Florida where he earned Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, both with Honors. From there, Jonathon attended Stetson University College of Law where he learned and practiced the art of trial advocacy.

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Caitlin Szematowicz

Caitlin attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law and graduated magna cum laude. She is currently the President of the Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association, President-Elect of the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation, and has served on the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation’s Board of Trustees for four years.

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Howard Ross

Howard Ross has been in the practice of law with Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. since 1964. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Business Litigation Law and a Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law. Only 7 percent of eligible Florida Bar members are board certified.

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Andrew Pardun

Andrew joined the firm in January of 2016 after completing his Juris Doctorate Degree from Stetson University College of Law and his MBA Degree, with Honors, from Stetson University. Andrew completed his MBA degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA and was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors society.

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Ranger Jackson

Ranger earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 2013. During law school, he interned for the State Attorney’s Office, 6th Judicial Circuit; Jabil Circuit; and the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida.

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Full Service Law Firm

One of Tampa Bay’s leading law firms, we were established in 1958 by founding partner, Anthony S. Battaglia. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing personal, timely and cost-effective representation to individuals and businesses in St. Petersburg and all across Florida.

Our lawyers are recognized for their skill and experience in handling civil litigation, personal injury cases, car accidents and auto accidents, complicated commercial transactions, and corporate matters. Our work also encompasses business and personal transactions, appellate law, employment law, wills, trusts and probate, real estate and title insurance, as well as criminal defense and traffic matters. We are a full service law firm. If one of our lawyers cannot handle your issue, we will know the best lawyers to refer you to.

The firm has been named “One of the best law firms in America” by U.S. News. The firm is a Tier 1 law firm in their category of Metropolitan law firms. We have earned our reputation for excellence through our dedication to each client, our vast experience in representing people and businesses in litigation and transactional work. We have an extensive trial practice, and we have a record of success in numerous high profile cases involving complicated legal issues.

At Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A., every client is our most important client. Whether you are an individual or you represent a large corporation, a mid-size firm, or a small or startup business, your legal issue will receive the personal attention it deserves.

Clients throughout the Tampa Bay area remain loyal to us because we do not take advantage of people. We charge fair and reasonable prices for our services and always put our client’s best interests first. We are committed to helping every client achieve the best possible outcome to his or her legal matter.

Detailed and Dedicated Legal Representation

As a medium-sized law firm, we are large enough to handle the most complex transactions and litigation, yet we are small enough to give every client matter detailed attention and dedicated legal representation.

As a medium-sized law firm, we are large enough to handle the most complex transactions and litigation, yet we are small enough to give every client matter detailed attention and dedicated legal representation.

Over 421 Awards & Recognitions

Over 425 Awards & Recognitions

We have been continuously nationally ranked by US News & World Reports for decades as a tier one law firm, which is the highest ranking that can be received. Our Firm is committed to continuing the legacy of excellence established by Anthony Battaglia.

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