Overview

Marie Tomassi joined the firm in 1988 and has been a Shareholder since 1995. She is Florida Bar Board Certified in Appellate Practice and has more than 25 years of experience in ERISA litigation and other complex matters.

Marie is President and Managing Shareholder of Trenam Law, serving on the firm’s Executive Board, and leads the firm’s Appellate Practice.

Representative Clients

  • Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable – Managing Partner, 2023
  • Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2023 Power 100
  • Tampa Bay Business Journal’s BusinessWoman of the Year, Honoree, 2022
  • Tampa Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, 2018, 2020, 2022-2023
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Appellate Practice, 2013-2024
    • Lawyer of the Year, Appellate Practice, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2024
  • Florida Super Lawyers, 2008-2023 (10+ year recognition)
  • Florida Bar Board Certified in Appellate Practice
  • AV® Peer Review Rated™ by Martindale-Hubbell®

Professional Involvement

  • American Bar Association, Judicial Division
    • Member since its inception
    • Appellate Judges Conference, Council of Appellate Lawyers, Member since 2006
    • Executive Committee member, 2006-2012
  • The Florida Bar, Appellate Advocacy Section
  • The St. Petersburg Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section

Community Involvement

  • Leadership Tampa Bay, 1998
  • Mahaffey Theater Foundation, former member of the Board of Directors