BRAD SOUDERS, ATTORNEY AT LAW

Personal

Born: Saint Petersburg, Florida (September 11, 1964)

Biker: Since childhood, starting with a mini-bike, Kawasaki 90; Kawasaki 175; Suzuki RM 125; Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide; Harley Davidson Road King; and Harley Davidson Electra Glide Police Special. I have easily ridden motorcycles for over thirty years.

I am an active member of the local HOG Chapter, participate in several local and overnight rides; and a few times a year, I take time off to ride the back roads of north Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. I also enjoy other activities such as white water rafting, scuba diving, spearfishing, snow skiing, hiking, restoring my ’55 Chevrolet ½ ton pickup truck, attending bike and car shows and enjoying time with family and friends.

I participate in and support the biker community, attending many events throughout the year. Activities include charity rides, fundraisers, memorial rides, motorcycle awareness campaigns, poker runs and supporting many other great causes. You are welcome to submit all related information to my email: brad@hoglaw1.com. I often publish or share the events on my social media pages; and, I am glad to support great causes.

Education

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law – Juris Doctor (1990)

American Journal Of Trial Advocacy (1987-1990)
(Nation’s oldest Law review dedicated to the advancement of trial advocacy)

University of South Florida – Bachelors of Arts (1987)

St. Petersburg Junior College – Associates in Arts (1985)

Professional Associations

• The Florida Bar (Trial Lawyers Section)
• Hillsborough County Bar Association (Trial & Litigation Section)
• Florida Justice Association
• Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
• Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum® (2019 to present)

Present Employment

Bradley D. Souders, P.A. (1996 – present)
(Civil Trial, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death)

Includes representation of victims involved in motorcycle accidents by handling accidental injury claims.
Includes:

Mackay & Souders, P.A. (2009 – 2013)
(Civil Trial, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death)

Civil Traffic Hearing Officer/Traffic Magistrate
(13th Jud. Cir.)(1997 – present)

(Accepting pleas from and deciding the guilt or innocence of persons charged with civil traffic infractions and adjudicating or withholding adjudication of guilt in the same manner as a county court judge does by Florida law)

Awards

• AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - Martindale-Hubbell ® (2000-present)
• Appreciation Award-Paws for Patriots & Harley Owners Group (2010)
• Outstanding Program-American Inns of Court (2007)
• Outstanding Pro Bono Service by Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program Program (2006)
• Outstanding Achievement Award by Gulf Ridge Boy Scouts of America (2004)
• 100% Goal Achiever Boy Scouts of America Trailblazers District Boy Scouts of America (2003)
• Preservation Award - Non-Residential Recognizing Outstanding Preservation of Tampa's Rich Heritage - Tampa Preservation, Inc. (2002)
• Lawyers of Distinction Award (Five Stars)(2020 – present)

Non-Legal Memberships

• Executive Board Member of Gulf Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America (2002-04)
• The Tampa Downtown Partnership (2001 – present)
• The Kiwanis Club of Tampa (2004 – 2008)
• Old Town Chapter Brandon Hog Member (2009 to present)

Past Pro Bono Activities

• Attorney for Hillsborough Guardian Ad Litem Program
• Attorney for Bar Area Volunteer Lawyers Program
• Channel 13 “Ask-a-Lawyer”
• HCBA Lawyers For Literacy Program