Anthony V. Cortese was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He is an experienced attorney who practices in personal injury, workers' compensation, longshore and other types of litigation. He was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania in 1982 and in Florida in 1986. He has also been admitted to practice in federal courts in the Middle District of Florida, in the 11th Circuit Court of appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, the Florida Justice Association, the Florida Bar Association and the Hillsborough County Bar Association. He teaches and publishes articles on subjects in his areas of practice. Tony currently limits his practice to Florida, primarily in the Tampa Bay area. He is actively involved in every phase of each case.