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Top-Ranked Environmental Lawyers in Tampa, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked environmental lawyers in Tampa, Florida are Edward P Delaparte Jr. (LexRank 84.00), Roger Michael Brooks “Michael Brooks” (80.00) and Shannon Elise Batsel “Elise” (80.00).

This ranking lists 25 environmental lawyers in Tampa, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. Their experience ranges from 12 to 48 years in practice. 1 of the 25 lists Spanish on their Florida Bar profile.

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Ordered by organic LexRank score; paid placements are labelled and never affect a position. How we rank

  1. No change

    Edward P Delaparte Jr.

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 48 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
  2. No change

    Roger Michael Brooks “Michael Brooks”

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 29 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (0/20). 4.00 points behind #1, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    4.00 points behind #1 (Edward P Delaparte Jr.): Reputation −4.

  3. No change

    Shannon Elise Batsel “Elise”

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 29 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
  4. No change

    Marianne Cufone

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 26 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
  5. No change

    Douglas Paul Manson “Doug”

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 40 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
  6. No change

    Gregory Steven Rix

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 26 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #6?

    Ranks #6 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
  7. No change

    Matthew Bryan Taylor

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 26 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #7?

    Ranks #7 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
  8. No change

    Gayle Buttram Carlson

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 45 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #8?

    Ranks #8 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20). 1.40 points behind #7, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    1.40 points behind #7 (Matthew Bryan Taylor): Data quality −1.4.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  9. No change

    George Francis Gramling III

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 41 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #9?

    Ranks #9 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  10. No change

    Rhea F Law

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 46 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #10?

    Ranks #10 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  11. No change

    Erin Rae McCormick

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 34 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #11?

    Ranks #11 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  12. No change

    James Robert Mikes

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 44 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #12?

    Ranks #12 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  13. No change

    Tracy J Robin

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 37 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #13?

    Ranks #13 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  14. No change

    Alan William Roddy

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 34 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #14?

    Ranks #14 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  15. No change

    Salvatore Territo

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 47 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #15?

    Ranks #15 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  16. No change

    Kamala E ‘Kami’ Corbett

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 22 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #16?

    Ranks #16 with 76.40: strongest in Experience (26.4/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (0/20). 2.20 points behind #15, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 26.4/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    2.20 points behind #15 (Salvatore Territo): Experience −3.6.

  17. No change

    Bree Michelle Gathers Rogers

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 23 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #17?

    Ranks #17 with 76.20: strongest in Experience (27.6/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20). 0.20 points behind #16, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 27.6/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    0.20 points behind #16 (Kamala E ‘Kami’ Corbett): Data quality −1.4.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  18. No change

    Pamela Jo Hatley

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 23 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #18?

    Ranks #18 with 76.20: strongest in Experience (27.6/30) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 27.6/30 (ranking avg 23.8)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  19. No change

    Meredith Sackett Delcamp

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 21 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #19?

    Ranks #19 with 75.20: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Experience (25.2/30); held back by Reputation (0/20). 1.00 points behind #18, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)
    • Experience 25.2/30 (ranking avg 23.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)

    1.00 points behind #18 (Pamela Jo Hatley): Experience −2.4.

  20. No change

    David Benjamin Singer

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 17 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #20?

    Ranks #20 with 70.40: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (0/20) and Experience (20.4/30). 4.80 points behind #19, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
    • Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 23.8)

    4.80 points behind #19 (Meredith Sackett Delcamp): Experience −4.8.

  21. No change

    Geraldine Edens “Geraldine”

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 18 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #21?

    Ranks #21 with 70.20: strongest in Practice-area relevance (20/20) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20) and Experience (21.6/30). 0.20 points behind #20, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
    • Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 23.8)

    0.20 points behind #20 (David Benjamin Singer): Data quality −1.4.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  22. No change

    Katherine Alanna O’Donniley

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 18 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #22?

    Ranks #22 with 70.20: strongest in Practice-area relevance (20/20) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20) and Experience (21.6/30).

    Strongest

    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
    • Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 23.8)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  23. No change

    Christopher A. Tumminia

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 12 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #23?

    Ranks #23 with 68.40: strongest in Reputation (4/20) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Experience (14.4/30). 1.80 points behind #22, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.3)

    Held back by

    • Experience 14.4/30 (ranking avg 23.8)

    1.80 points behind #22 (Katherine Alanna O’Donniley): Experience −7.2.

  24. No change

    David Rauscher

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 15 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #24?

    Ranks #24 with 66.60: strongest in Practice-area relevance (20/20) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20) and Experience (18/30). 1.80 points behind #23, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
    • Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 23.8)

    1.80 points behind #23 (Christopher A. Tumminia): Reputation −4, Data quality −1.4.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  25. No change

    Whitford Elliott Remer “Whit Remer”

    Independent practice · Tampa, FL

    Verified
    • 15 years experience
    • Environmental
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #25?

    Ranks #25 with 66.60: strongest in Practice-area relevance (20/20) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20) and Experience (18/30).

    Strongest

    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 19.8)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.3)
    • Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 23.8)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

Environmental market in Tampa

LexRanked tracks 32 lawyers in environmental law in Tampa, Florida. 32 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 22, 2026.

Lawyers
32
Law firms
0
Verified professional data
32 of 32
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience
23 years32 lawyers

Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on ; data verified . Ratings and review counts count only when backed by a source; figures from fewer than three profiles are withheld. All lawyers in Tampa

What sets these Tampa lawyers apart

Every lawyer in this ranking has a The Florida Bar license verified as eligible to practice, and every fact shown links to its source. The figures below come from each lawyer's Florida Bar profile.

Fact about the 25 ranked lawyers Figure
Years in practice 12 to 48 (median 26)
Languages besides English Spanish (1)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school Stetson University College of Law (7 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Tampa office address and environmental as a practice area on record. It compares 25 environmental lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. The Florida Bar does not board-certify lawyers in environmental, so the practice area is the one each lawyer lists on their Florida Bar profile, which The Florida Bar does not review. How we rank.

Florida rules to know

Florida gives citizens the right to sue to stop violations of environmental laws, after first filing a verified complaint and giving the agency 30 days to act.

Rule What it means
Citizen suits A citizen may sue for an injunction against anyone violating laws that protect Florida air, water and natural resources (Fla. Stat. § 403.412(2)(a))
Complaint first The citizen must first file a verified complaint with the responsible agency, which has 30 days to act (§ 403.412(2)(c))
Development order challenges A challenge that a development order is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan must be filed within 30 days after the order (§ 163.3215(3))
Property rights claims An owner whose property is inordinately burdened by a government action may seek compensation under the Bert J. Harris, Jr. Act (§ 70.001(2))
Bert Harris deadlines The claim must be presented within 1 year after the law is first applied, at least 90 days before suit, with an appraisal (§ 70.001(4)(a) and (11))
Court Where cases are heard
State court circuit Hillsborough County is in Florida's Thirteenth Judicial Circuit

How to choose among these lawyers

Confirm the license, ask who will handle your matter, and get the fee terms in writing before you sign.

  1. Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory and check the bar number shown on their LexRanked profile.
  2. Ask whether the lawyer you meet will handle your matter personally, and how many matters like yours they have handled recently.
  3. Ask how they charge and what costs are extra, and get the agreement in writing.
  4. If you prefer to work in another language, check the languages listed on each profile.

Further reading

Sources for the rules above

Frequently asked questions

Can a citizen sue a polluter in Florida?

Yes. Under the Environmental Protection Act a citizen may seek an injunction against anyone violating laws that protect air, water and natural resources (section 403.412), after filing a verified complaint with the agency and giving it 30 days to act.

How long do I have to challenge a development approval?

30 days after the development order, or after local appeals are exhausted, for a challenge that it is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan (section 163.3215(3)).

What is a Bert Harris claim?

A claim for compensation when a specific government action inordinately burdens an existing use of real property (section 70.001). It must be presented within 1 year after the law is first applied and at least 90 days before suit, with an appraisal.

Which court handles cases in Tampa?

State court cases in Hillsborough County are heard in Florida's Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.

Are there Spanish-speaking environmental lawyers in Tampa?

Yes. 1 of the 25 ranked lawyers lists Spanish on their Florida Bar profile. Each LexRanked profile shows the languages on record.

How is this ranking ordered?

By the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Payment never changes a position.

Do client reviews affect the LexRank score?

Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Reviews are shown on profiles for information only, and Reputation counts only awards on record, such as board certification. How we rank

Which lawyers are verified?

25 of the 25 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Edward P Delaparte Jr., Roger Michael Brooks “Michael Brooks”, Shannon Elise Batsel “Elise”, Marianne Cufone and Douglas Paul Manson “Doug” and others.

What is the difference between the top two lawyers?

Edward P Delaparte Jr. scores 84.00 and Roger Michael Brooks “Michael Brooks” 80.00, a gap of 4.00 points, mostly in reputation. Compare them side by side

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