Thomas Prestia

Thomas M. Prestia launched his legal career as a prosecutor with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, where he acquired essential skills in managing and litigating cases from the prosecution's standpoint. This experience has been instrumental in his current practice, defending individuals facing criminal charges and handling general trial cases.

After his tenure at the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Prestia honed his trial skills at a prominent medical malpractice firm. Here, he developed a deep understanding of medical practice operations and gained experience in litigating serious bodily injury and wrongful death cases. He also represented medical professionals in investigations by the Department of Health and the Agency for Healthcare Administration. This expertise is invaluable in his representation of victims and families in wrongful death, aviation, and personal injury cases.

While attending law school, Mr. Prestia achieved academic excellence, graduating in the top 10% of his class at Barry University School of Law. He also served as a Certified Mediator for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando and earned multiple awards with the Barry Student Trial Advocacy Team.

Outside of his professional commitments, Mr. Prestia enjoys fishing, golf, and spending quality time with his wife and bulldog. He is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

EDUCATION
J.D., cum laude, Barry University School of Law, 2009
B.S., University of Central Florida, 2006.