Tampa’s Attorneys of the Year 2025
As Managing Partner of Franco Law Firm, Manny Franco has spent over three decades championing the rights of injured and disabled individuals across the Tampa Bay area. A graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Mr. Franco was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1990 and is also licensed to practice before the United States Middle District Federal Court. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he and his dedicated team have made it their mission to offer compassionate, effective legal representation in personal injury, Social Security, and workers’ compensation cases.
Under Mr. Franco’s leadership, Franco Law Firm has earned a trusted reputation for its personalized approach to client care. The firm treats every case—no matter how big or small—with the same level of commitment and attention. Their philosophy is simple: every injury matters, and every client deserves the outcome.
What sets Franco Law Firm apart is its client-first culture. The firm’s small office atmosphere ensures direct, consistent communication, while its deep legal knowledge delivers impactful results. Mr. Franco is also a certified Circuit Civil Mediator, having conducted numerous private mediations throughout West Central Florida, particularly in workers’ compensation and personal injury. Having in-person consultation in a technological era, Mr. Franco is able to provide tailored attention to each client.
An active figure in the legal community, Mr. Franco holds memberships with the Florida Workers Advocates – being the president of this
organization for 2025-2026, Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Section, and the Hillsborough County Bar Workers’ Compensation Section. He has been a frequent lecturer on workers’ compensation mediation and remains committed to advancing advocacy standards across the state.
Whether navigating complex claims or fighting for rightful compensation, Manny Franco continues to be a powerful, bilingual voice for justice in the Tampa legal landscape
