Elizabeth Zwibel, Partner at Swope, Rodante P.A. bringing with her a wealth of experience and passion for defending the rights of the seriously injured and those who have been mistreated by insurance companies.
A dedicated attorney, Ms. Zwibel has established a strong reputation in the legal community. During her legal career she led a solo practice firm and built an impressive record co-counseling with firms throughout Florida to obtain multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements. Additionally, two of her jury trials were in the top 100 jury verdicts in the United States.
Ms. Zwibel regularly presents seminars throughout the nation and has received numerous accolades in recognition of her keen ability to handle the complexities of catastrophic cases. She is a member of National Trial Lawyers Round Table, an organization comprised of trial lawyers who exemplify superior qualifications, and has been inducted into the Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame by the Daily Business Review. Additionally, she has been featured for her stellar achievements in the Ex Parte of Brevard County.
Ms. Zwibel’s accomplishments in the legal industry are a testament to her ability to zealously advocate for her clients until justice is served. Adhering to our firm’s core values, she handles every legal challenge that is presented to her with a steadfast drive and determination.
HOMETOWN
Washington, D.C.
EDUCATION
Boston University, B.S., 1984
George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1988
BAR MEMBERSHIPS
The Florida Bar
Virginia State Bar
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Insurance Bad Faith
Personal Injury
General Practice
Medical Malpractice
Legal Malpractice
- Legal Leader, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite (2015)
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers (2012-Present)
- Nation’s Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2012-Present)
- Life Fellow, American Bar Association (2012 – Present)
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazines (2012 – Present)
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2012-Present)
- “Superb” Rating, AVVO (2010 – Present)
- “Preeminent AV” Rating, Martindale Hubbell (2010- Present)
- “Superb” Rating, AVVO, 2010-Present
- America’s Most Honored Professionals Top 1%, American Registry, 2016-2017
- The RoundTable: America’s Most Influential Trial Lawyers, The Trial Lawyer magazine, 2016
- Top Attorneys in Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Magazine, 2014, 2017
- Member, Brevard County Bar Association (2012-Present)
- Master, Barney Masterson American Inn of Court (2012 – 2014)
- Member, Certified Hospice Volunteer (2011)
- Board of Director, Ronald McDonald House (2010)
- Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association (2006-Present)
- Member, St. Petersburg Bar Association (2006-Present)
- Member, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association (2003 – Present)
- Member, American Association of Justice (1988 – Present)
- Florida Justice Association
- Board of Directors of the Women’s Caucus (2008-2015)
- Board of Director (2006-2008)
- President of the Women’s Caucus (2006-2008)
- EAGLE Member (2002-Present)
- Fellow (2002-Present)
- Women’s Caucus (2002-Present)
- Member, Presidents’ Task Force on Victims of Crime (1983)
- The Importance of the Women’s Caucus, American Association of Justice
- Another Battle Front, AFTL Women’s Caucus Journal
- “Direct and Cross Examination of TBI Cases,” Connectionology Seminar (2015)
- “Handling TBI Case- What Every Attorney Needs to Know,” Catastrophic Care Seminar -Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Medical/Legal Symposium (2015)
- Mock Trial Presentation on “Concussion and Brain Injury – Overcoming the Obstacles, Traps and Pitfalls,” Catastrophic Care Seminar Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Medical/Legal Symposium (2015)
- “Recognizing and Litigating the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case,” Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar (2015)
- Moderator on “Closed Head Injury-Traumatic Brain Injury Continuation,” Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar (2015)
- Planning, Preparing & Executing the Winning TBI Case and Direct Examination of Plaintiff’s Treating Physicians,” National Trial Lawyer’s Summit (2015)
- Judge, E. Earle Zehmer Mock Trial Competition (2014)
- “Testing for Evidence of Brain Injury,” Advanced Medical School for Lawyers- What you need to know about new and advanced medical and anatomical concepts in order to bring the truth to the judge and jury (2014)
- “The Business and Practice of Law, ” National Trial Lawyer Moderator for (2014)
- “Handling the Traumatic Brain Injury Case-Perspectives from Both Sides of the Aisle,” American Association for Justice Connectionology Brain Injury Seminar (2013)
- “Complex Regional Pain Syndrome-RSD in Women,” Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar (2013)
- “Technology in Cross Examination,” Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association Mock Trial (2007)
- “The Assets and Liabilities of Being a Woman Trial Attorney,” Florida Justice Association Workhorse Seminar (2006)
- “Cross Examination of a Lay Witness,” Al J. Cohn Trial Advocacy Seminar (2006)
- “Evidence in Florida Civil Litigation,” CLE Approved Seminar (2000)
- “Workers Compensation Law in Virginia,” CLE Approved Seminar (1998)
- “Stuck in the Middle: Ethics and the Trial Attorney,” CLE Approved Seminar (1998)
- Lifetime Achievement Award, America’s Top 100 Attorneys, 2017-Present
- Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame, Daily Business Review, 2012-Present
- Top Rated Lawyer in Tampa Area, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014-2015
- Medical Malpractice Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
