Empathetic. Caring. Relentless. Josh Burnett personifies these qualities as a personal injury and wrongful death attorney practicing law in Tampa for over 25 years. As the founder of Burnett Law, P.A., he helps regular people seek justice after unimaginable tragedy. Burnett personally handles their cases and takes the time to meet with his clients in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and their homes.

“I’m very compassionate for my clients’ situations and passionate about pursuing the maximum recovery for them,” Burnett says. His dedication has not gone unnoticed. Burnett has earned Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Peer Rating, the highest peer rating standard given to attorneys.

Burnett has extensive experience in accidents involving semi-trucks, motorcycles, golf carts, electric scooters and pedestrians. He also represents victims of real estate fraud, construction defects and wrongful claim denials by homeowners insurance companies. He was a member of one of the country’s largest sinkhole litigation law firms.

Burnett has wide-ranging litigation experience—representing banks and international corporations in commercial litigation matters to representing individuals and their families. Having been on both sides of the courtroom, Burnett strives to implement the most effective strategies to seek the best outcomes for his clients. Burnett makes clear, “I am a trial attorney and am prepared to go to trial if a case cannot be reasonably resolved.”

“I gain tremendous satisfaction when I am able to help my clients receive justice so they can start to get their lives back on track,” he says. “It’s an honor to represent those who need someone in their corner to fight for what is right.”

Burnett invests in his community by supporting education and giving back to local public schools and youth athletic programs.

Education: B.S.B.A., with high honors, University of Florida; J.D., with honors, University of Florida College of Law