Jay Verona

Originally from the Detroit area, Jay B. Verona has practiced law in the Tampa Bay area since 1983, eventually founding his own law firm, Verona Law Group, P.A., in 1993. Jay represents a variety of institutional and small business clients, and both creditors and debtors in a wide array of business and real estate disputes , including:

• Collections
• Foreclosure prosecution and defense
• Commercial landlord-tenant disputes
• Contract disputes
• All types of bankruptcy litigation

Jay also frequently serves as a mediator in connection with bankruptcy, commercial and real estate disputes.

While Jay enjoys a reputation as an aggressive and passionate litigator and advocate, his 36 plus years of experience have also taught him that in nearly every case or dispute, there is a business solution to be had.

Education:

• J.D., with honors, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1982
• B.A., University of Florida, 1979

Bar and Court Admissions:

• United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit, 1983
• United States District Court Middle District of Florida, 1983
• United States District Court Southern District of Florida, 1987
• United States District Court Northern District of Florida, 1990

Professional and Community Affiliations:

• The Florida Bar
• Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association
• The Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee “C” of the Thirteenth Circuit, 2018-2022
• The Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee “E” of the Sixth Circuit, 2011-2013