Kenneth G. "Ken" Turkel

Kenneth G. Turkel: Trusted Litigation Attorney in Tampa Bay

Kenneth G. "Ken" Turkel is a dedicated and experienced litigation attorney with a deep-rooted connection to the Tampa Bay area. As a third-generation Tampa native and 1982 graduate of Jesuit High School, Ken brings a unique blend of local expertise and legal acumen to his practice. For over three decades, he has successfully represented clients in a wide range of complex business and civil litigation matters, earning a distinguished reputation for his strategic thinking, tenacious advocacy, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Ken’s practice focuses on the prosecution and defense of sophisticated disputes, specializing in areas where meticulous investigation, sharp legal analysis, and courtroom mastery are essential. He’s particularly adept at handling intellectual property cases, providing crucial legal counsel to clients in the sports and entertainment industries – a sector he’s deeply passionate about.

Throughout his distinguished career, Ken has consistently delivered results across diverse industries, representing clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides in critical business disputes concerning breach of contract claims, restrictive covenant cases, defamation and privacy torts, business torts, trade secret and intellectual property disputes, employment and discrimination matters, unfair business practices, and shareholder and corporate disputes. His extensive experience extends beyond traditional litigation, including numerous arbitration proceedings before the AAA, NASD (now FINRA), and private arbitrations, demonstrating his versatility and ability to secure favorable resolutions in various dispute settings.

Ken possesses significant expertise in litigation before administrative and regulatory bodies, providing essential support to companies navigating complex compliance issues and conducting internal investigations and responding to parallel criminal investigations at the state and federal levels. He has also served as counsel in numerous class action proceedings, leveraging his strategic insights to protect his clients’ interests in large-scale disputes.

Ken received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 1990 from Stetson University College of Law, where he excelled academically and served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit. This foundational experience provided him with invaluable insights into the legal system, which he now utilizes to provide unparalleled representation. Prior to establishing his own firm, Ken practiced with a mid-size Tampa firm for 19 years, a period that solidified his understanding of the Tampa Bay legal landscape and nurtured his vision of building a strong, client-focused litigation and trial firm, dedicated to servicing clients in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the United States.

Ken is an active and engaged member of his local, state, and national bar associations and has proudly served as the President of the Hillsborough County (Tampa) Bar Association from 2009-2010. Beyond his professional pursuits, Ken is deeply involved in his community, evident in his continued support of local high school football, his coaching experience with youth baseball, softball, and football teams for 15 years, and his leadership roles within the Little League and ongoing assistance to youth teams as a coach. He also enjoys pursuing his passion for music as a drummer in a local classic rock band.

Key Achievements and Recognition

Ken’s legal prowess has been consistently recognized and lauded throughout his career. He is consistently listed among the Top 50 Lawyers in Tampa Bay by Florida Super Lawyers (2019), has been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyers in Florida by Florida Trend’s Legal Elite (2019), and has been named an Outstanding Young Lawyer by the Hillsborough County Bar Association (1999-2000). He has earned the coveted AV Rated rating by Martindale Hubbell, and is a frequent inclusion in prestigious publications such as Best Lawyers in America (Commercial Litigation, 2009-2017, 2020-2021) and Florida Super Lawyers (2009-2020). His commitment to excellence has also been acknowledged through awards from Courtroom View Network (Florida Plaintiff’s Attorney of 2016) and numerous accolades from the TampaMagazines’ Top Lawyers.

Areas of Expertise

Practice Areas

• Commercial Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Complex Litigation
• Contract Disputes
• Fraud
• Sports Litigation
• Tort Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Florida Bar
• United States District Court – Middle District of Florida

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Stetson University College of Law, 1990

Affiliations

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, American Bar Association

Contact

City: Tampa, State: Florida, Country: United States