Tampa Law Advocates, P.A.

What Tampa Law Advocates, P.A. does

Tampa Law Advocates, P.A. is a privately held, professional association (P.A.) law firm based in Tampa, Florida, operating as a solo practice under founder and managing attorney Samantha L. Dammer. Founded in 1998, the firm focuses on bankruptcy and foreclosure defense law, with supporting practice areas in civil litigation, short sale transactions, and family law. Its core service lines cover Chapter 7, Chapter 11 (including Subchapter V small business filings), and Chapter 13 bankruptcy for both individual and business clients, plus specialized offerings in international bankruptcy, SBA loan and EIDL/PPP relief, and commercial lease negotiations. The firm serves a regional client base concentrated in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida.

The firm operates with a 6-person team, including the founder, support staff, and attorneys as applicable. Its technology stack consists of standard legal practice management and case management systems, with no proprietary platforms or technology products. The firm distributes legal services through direct client engagement via in-person office consultations at its 15316 N Florida Ave headquarters, telephonic consultations, and Zoom video consultations. Marketing is driven by SEO-optimized website content, organic social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn, an Avvo attorney profile, and a referral network of financial planners, CPAs, and real estate brokers.

The revenue model is traditional professional services: hourly billing at $150-$500+ per hour depending on case complexity and attorney experience, supplemented by flat-fee arrangements for certain matters. The firm offers a free 30-minute initial consultation for many legal matters, accepts cash, checks, wire transfers, debit cards, and for non-bankruptcy matters, credit cards and PayPal. No revenue is publicly disclosed, there are no funding rounds, and the firm has no parent company, subsidiaries, or institutional ownership. The firm is a member of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

Name

Tampa Law Advocates, P.A.

Legal name

Tampa Law Advocates, P.A.

Website

https://tampalawadvocates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tampa Law Advocates, P.A. is a Tampa, Florida-based solo law firm specializing in bankruptcy (Chapter 7, 11, 13), foreclosure defense, and civil litigation for individual consumers and small businesses across the Tampa Bay region. Founded in 1998 by Samantha L. Dammer, it operates with a six-person team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Bankruptcy legal services
• Foreclosure defense
• Civil litigation
• Debt restructuring
• Consumer bankruptcy law

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Standard legal fee structure based on hourly rates for bankruptcy representation, civil litigation, foreclosure defense, and other legal matters. Rates typically range from $150 to $500+ per hour depending on complexity and attorney experience.
2. Initial Consultation Fees: No fee for the initial 30-minute consultation for many types of legal matters. Flat-fee arrangements may be available for certain cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tampa Law Advocates, P.A. is a Tampa, Florida-based law firm founded in 1998 by Samantha L. Dammer, providing legal representation in bankruptcy (Chapter 7, 11, 13, Subchapter V, and international), foreclosure defense, short sale negotiations, civil litigation, family law, SBA loan/EIDL/PPP relief, and commercial lease matters for individual consumers and small businesses in financial distress.

Product overview

Tampa Law Advocates, P.A. is a law firm providing comprehensive legal services primarily focused on bankruptcy law and related practice areas. The firm operates as a single-practice firm organized around multiple interconnected legal service lines: Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, and Subchapter V bankruptcy services form the core bankruptcy offerings, supplemented by specialized services for international bankruptcy, SBA loan relief, and commercial lease matters. Foreclosure defense and short sale services address real estate-related financial distress, while civil litigation and family law services provide broader legal representation. The firm's holistic approach matches clients with the appropriate bankruptcy or legal solution based on their specific financial situation, from individual consumer bankruptcy to complex business reorganizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Liquidation bankruptcy representation for individuals and businesses seeking discharge of unsecured debts such as credit card balances and medical bills, including means test evaluation and asset liquidation assessment.
• Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization bankruptcy representation for businesses and individuals, including development of repayment plans and court-mediated negotiations with creditors.
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Wage earner repayment plan bankruptcy representation allowing individuals with regular income to develop 3-5 year payment plans to catch up on secured debts while protecting assets.
• International Bankruptcy Cross-border insolvency proceedings and bankruptcy filings for individuals and businesses with foreign assets, creditors, or operations involving international jurisdictions.
• Subchapter V Small Business Chapter 11 Streamlined Chapter 11 reorganization option for small business debtors meeting debt limits (up to $2,725,625) with simplified requirements including 90-day plan filing and no disclosure statement requirement.
• Foreclosure Defense Legal representation for homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure, including loan modification negotiations, challenge of improper lender procedures, and defense against deficiency judgments.
• Civil Litigation General civil litigation services including business disputes, contract matters, and debt-related lawsuits, with representation in discovery, motion practice, and trial advocacy.
• Short Sale Attorney Legal assistance with real estate short sale transactions for distressed property owners, including negotiation with lenders and protection from deficiency claims.
• Family Law Family law representation including divorce, child custody, time-sharing arrangements, parenting plans, alimony, and related matters that intersect with bankruptcy proceedings.
• SBA Loan & EIDL/PPP Relief Legal representation for businesses dealing with SBA loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs), and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, including Offer in Compromise negotiations and bankruptcy as protection from aggressive Treasury collections.
• Commercial Lease Negotiations Legal assistance with commercial lease matters including lease assumption or rejection in bankruptcy, rent negotiations, and personal guarantee issues for business owners.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• South Tampa Chamber of CommerceminorOthersProud member of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce, indicating local business community involvement and networking.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. Large national law firm with a substantial bankruptcy and financial restructuring practice including a Florida presence. Comparable because it competes for business bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and creditor matters in the same Florida market.
• Berger Singerman LLP: Florida-based business law firm with a recognized bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice. Comparable because it serves Florida business clients facing insolvency and restructuring needs, though at a larger scale and broader practice footprint.
• Akerman LLP: Major Florida-based law firm with a national bankruptcy and restructuring practice. Comparable because it competes for business bankruptcy and reorganization matters (including Subchapter V) in the same Florida market, though as a full-service firm with broader corporate capabilities.
• Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. Florida-based law firm with a bankruptcy, reorganization, and creditors' rights practice. Comparable because it handles complex business bankruptcy and reorganization matters in the same Florida market as Tampa Law Advocates.
• GrayRobinson, P.A. Florida-based full-service law firm with a bankruptcy and restructuring practice. Comparable because it serves Florida-based consumer and business bankruptcy clients across the state, including Tampa, though as part of a broader full-service offering.
• Shutts & Bowen LLP: Established Florida-based full-service law firm with a bankruptcy and creditors' rights group. Comparable because it competes for Florida-based bankruptcy, foreclosure, and commercial litigation matters, though with a much wider practice and partner count.
• Morgan & Morgan: Large national consumer-facing law firm with a significant bankruptcy and foreclosure defense practice. Comparable because it serves the same distressed-consumer demographic in Florida, though it operates a much larger and broader portfolio beyond bankruptcy.

Direct peers

• Debt Relief Law Center: Florida-based consumer bankruptcy and debt relief law firm. Comparable because it operates as a similarly focused, smaller bankruptcy practice serving Florida individuals and small businesses with consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure defense services.
• All Law Group, P.A. Florida-based consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure defense law firm. Comparable because it serves a similar Florida consumer/SMB segment with bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and debt-relief services, directly overlapping Tampa Law Advocates' practice mix.
• Law Office of David R. Chase, P.A. Florida consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure defense firm. Comparable because it offers a similar Chapter 7/13-focused practice for individuals facing financial distress in Florida, competing for the same Tampa Bay customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tampalawadvocates
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tampa-law-advocates-p.a.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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