Holly B. Platter 
Tampa, Florida

Holly Platter received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Communications/ Marketing from Bentley College in 1983, and Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1995, following a professional career in broadcasting and media relations. Prior to joining Bush Graziano & Rice, P.A., as a shareholder in 2010, Holly was a shareholder in a large national law firm.

Holly has considerable experience defending medical malpractice claims as well as handling complex litigation cases including class actions and mass tort litigation.

A member of the Florida, Utah, Massachusetts and New York Bars, Holly is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah and the United States Supreme Court. She is a member of the American Bar Association, American Health Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute and the Florida Hospital Association. Holly has been awarded an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.

Holly's practice focuses on the defense of medical malpractice claims against hospitals, physicians and other healthcare providers.

Areas of Practice:

Medical Malpractice

Commercial Litigation

Class Actions

Mass Tort Litigation

Bar Admissions:

Florida, 1996

Utah, 1999

Massachusetts, 2002

New York, 2005

U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida

U.S. District Court District of Utah

U.S. Supreme Court

Education:

Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida, 1995
J.D.

Bentley College, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1983
B.S.
Major:  Business Communications
Major:  Marketing

Professional Associations and Memberships:

American Bar Association

Member

American Health Lawyers Association

Member

Defense Research Institute

Member

Florida Hospital Association

Member

Past Employment Positions:

Akerman Senterfitt

Richards Brandt Miller & Nelson