Meet Attorney Keith Ligori
Keith Ligori was born and raised in Tampa, and the city is still at the center of everything he does. Before he ever set foot in a courtroom, he played college football and then worked in sports public relations, first in Dubuque and later back home with the Tampa Bay Storm. Those years taught him something that still shapes how he runs his firm: people remember how you treat them.
Early in his legal career, Keith saw the justice system from both sides, first as a public defender and then as a prosecutor. That experience showed him how cases are built, where they fall apart, and what it really takes to win. In 2003, he put it all to work and founded his own personal injury practice.
Keith started his firm with a simple belief: the person who got hurt should never be the smallest voice in the room. After an accident, injured people suddenly find themselves up against insurance companies with entire departments built to make them wait and wear them down, until they are ready to accept a low-ball offer.
Keith built Ligori & Ligori to even that fight. His firm brings the resources, experience, and determination to stand toe-to-toe with any insurance company, and every bit of it goes toward one person: the client. To the person living it, their case is the most important one there is, and Keith treats it that way.
For Keith, it comes down to doing the right thing. The way he sees it, the reason to practice law is to know you helped somebody. That belief is why he stays involved well beyond his own cases, whether he's speaking to medical and legal professionals about changes in Florida law or advocating in Tallahassee for the people those changes affect.
Education
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center — Juris Doctor (J.D.), Class of 2000; inducted into the Order of Barristers and voted Best Trial Advocate by law school professors
- B.A., Loras College (1992), where he played college football
- Diploma, Jesuit High School (1988)
Bar Admissions
- State of Florida (2001)
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Work Experience
- Ligori & Ligori, Injury Lawyers — Founder (2003–Present)
- Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office — Assistant State Attorney
- Marion County Public Defender's Office — Assistant Public Defender
- Broward County State Attorney's Office — Certified Legal Intern (during law school)
- Hinshaw & Culbertson — Law Clerk (during law school)
- Tampa Bay Storm (Arena Football League) — Public Relations Director; promoted from Assistant to the Public Relations Director
- Dubuque Fighting Saints — Director of Marketing and Public Relations; previously Assistant to the Public Relations Director
Speaking Engagements
- National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI) Midwinter Conference, St. Pete (January 2024) — Spoke to investigators from across the country on supporting attorneys' cases and how recent legislative changes affect their work
- Pinellas County Chiropractic Society, Guest Speaker (May 2023) — Florida's new tort reform legislation and its impact on the personal injury industry
- "Lunch & Learn" Series, Host (2023) — Educated attorneys, medical providers, and industry professionals on Florida legislative changes
- Florida Chiropractic Association Annual Conference, Orlando (August 2003) — Addressed more than 300 chiropractors at the largest chiropractic conference in the country
Community & Advocacy
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) — Supporter and annual event sponsor for two decades
- Lobbied in Tallahassee on behalf of Florida residents alongside doctors, fellow attorneys, and activists
- Has assisted with numerous judicial and political races
Ratings & Recognition
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum (MDAF)
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (MMDAF)
- AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale Hubbell
- AV Preeminent Judicial Edition – Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards (2018–2026)
Professional Memberships
- Florida Justice Association — Eagle Benefactor (Since 2015); member of the Auto Glass, First Party Insurance, Medical Damages, and Sovereign Immunity Committees
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- American Association for Justice (AAJ) — Member
Board & Advisory Roles
- Cogent Bank — Advisory Board Member, Tampa (Since 2021)
- Loras College — Board of Regents (Since 2025); serves on the Enrollment Management and Marketing Committee and the Finance, Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management & Investment Committee
Talk to Keith Ligori
With more than 20 years of personal injury experience and a record of results, Keith is ready to evaluate your case and fight for what you deserve.
