David Anton is a Tampa native and third generation Tampa attorney. He has practiced law in the Tampa Bay Area since 1985. During this nearly 25 year period he has provided caring and personal legal services to clients facing family law challenges and people who have wrongfully suffered investment losses.  David’s personal philosophy is that clients are not “files”, and should be treated with the utmost respect and compassion.

Admitted to Practice Law:

  • State of Florida since 1985 (State Court)
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida since 1988 (Federal Court)

Education and Certifications:

  • Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law, Class of 1984
  • Bachelors Degree in Economics from the College of Business Administration, University of Florida, Class of 1981
  • Graduate of Jesuit High School in Tampa, Class of 1977
  • Certified Securities Arbitrator with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), formerly NASD
  • Former Florida Certified Family Law Mediator

Bar Association Memberships and Legal Activities:

  • Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA)
  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Florida Bar Association
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association with membership in the Family Law, Elder Law and Securities Law Sections
  • Speaker at seminars in securities arbitration law and family law throughout central and south Florida for attorneys, paralegals, accountants, and other professionals

Other Professional and Community Activities:

  • President/CEO of Cigar City Investment Company, a Florida real estate investment corporation focused on the development and management of real property
  • Member, Ybor City Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Board of Directors of Schaarai Zedek Synagogue
  • Brownie Troop Leader
  • Former Member, Board of Directors of Tampa Jewish Federation/Jewish Community Center
  • Former Member, Board of Directors of the Weinberg Village Assisted Living Elder Care Facility
  • Former Member, Board of Directors of the Hillsborough County Jewish Family Services
  • Former President, Young Adult Division of the Tampa Jewish Federation
  • 20-year Member of the Sierra Club
  • 15-year Member of the Hillsborough County Historical Society

Interests: David enjoys spending time with his family, philanthropic and community work, boating, fishing, and is an avid racquetball and tennis player.

ANTON LEGAL GROUP MISSION STATEMENT

We will aggressively pursue our client’s legal rights and needs by employing the best of both modern legal technology and traditional law firm loyalty and integrity.  We will leverage our skills developed both during our lives and passed down during three consecutive generations of practicing law in Tampa, Florida.  We will never forget that it is real people that we serve and real problems that we solve.  As such we will continue developing a reputation as GREAT legal advocates that will last well into the future.


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