Overview
Kevin Elmore joined Walton Lantaff in May 2016 after merging his boutique litigation practice with the firm’s institutional support, bringing with him a high-volume, results-driven background that included trying more than 200 cases in a two-year span (2014-2016). Before his entrance, he served as outsourced general counsel and litigation counsel for several large employers, building a reputation for strategic, persistent and efficient advocacy. Mr. Elmore now leverages that small-firm precision within the expansive resources of one of Florida’s oldest continually operating law firms, focusing his practice on insurance defense, commercial and construction litigation, workers’ compensation defense, and real property lender services. His experience spans complex first- and third-party claims, contract disputes, lien and defect litigation, regulatory compliance matters and beyond.
A graduate of University of South Florida and St. Thomas University School of Law, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class and earned the Constitutional Law Book Award, Mr. Elmore developed a strong foundation in advocacy through mock trial leadership and academic distinction. His career has been marked by notable successes, including securing precedent-influencing rulings in foreclosure and bankruptcy litigation, resolving prolonged construction disputes through targeted motion practice, and achieving dismissals in complex insurance matters through disciplined litigation strategy.
Outside the office, Mr. Elmore is a passionate outdoorsman, having logged over 150 SCUBA dives across the globe from Florida’s coasts to international shipwrecks (Truk Lagoon (FSM / Weno), Curacao, Turks & Caicos and Italy). — He is a proud father, lucky husband and teller of tall-tales (“i.e. kayak angler”). As your attorney, Mr. Elmore brings a relentless, strategic, and efficient approach to every matter, offering clients both the attentiveness of a boutique practice and the strength of a full-service firm.
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense – First & Third Party Claims
- Commercial / Business & Construction Litigation – Contract Disputes, Liens, Bond Claims, Defects, Davis Bacon, OSHA & Regulatory Compliance
- Worker’s Compensation Defense
- Real Property Lender Services – Foreclosure, Lien Priority, Code Enforcement and Title Curative Litigation
Admitted to Practice
- Florida State Courts, 2009
- United States Federal Courts
- Southern District, 2010
- Middle District, 2018
Education
- University of South Florida; Tampa, Florida- Political Science, B.A.; 2004:
- With Honors; Dean’s List.
- National Honor Society (Phi Sigma Theta).
- Pre-Law Society (Phi Alpha Delta) Organizer.
- USF Student Government Senator and Rules Committee Chairman.
- St. Thomas University, School of Law; Miami, Florida- Juris Doctorate, 2008:
- With Honors- Top 10%; Dean’s List (5 of 6 Semesters).
- Mock Trial Competitions Team- Vice President.
- Legal Honor Society- Phi Alpha Delta, Member.
- Founder / Plankholder- St. Thomas Admiralty and Maritime Law Society.
- Constitutional Law, Book Award
Professional or Trade Affiliations
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Saint Petersburg Bar Association
- Florida Bar Member
