Maegan F. Bridwell

Trial Lawyer

Maegan Bridwell is a dedicated trial attorney at The Haggard Law Firm, based in the firm’s Tampa office. She represents victims in some of the most complex and high-stakes personal injury cases, including negligent security, drownings, sexual assault, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death.

Before joining The Haggard Law Firm, Maegan spent nearly a decade as a trial attorney at the esteemed full-service defense firm, Kubicki Draper. Her legal career began in the firm’s Miami office, where she started as a Summer Associate and quickly advanced to a practicing trial attorney. In 2016, Maegan returned to her hometown of Tampa, where she continued her practice as a Shareholder, handling an extensive caseload in personal injury defense.

Throughout her career, Maegan has specialized in litigating complex personal injury cases, bad faith litigation, automobile accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and even intellectual property and construction-related disputes. Beyond her litigation work, she played a key role in recruiting and mentoring young legal talent, spearheading the Summer Associate Program that helped shape her own passion for trial law. She also led multiple speaking engagements, educating others on the intricacies of bad faith law in Florida.

Maegan’s reputation as a formidable advocate is built on her meticulous attention to detail, unwavering work ethic, and deep commitment to her clients. After years of defending individuals and entities in high-stakes litigation, she transitioned to plaintiff representation, determined to leverage her experience to fight for those who have suffered life-altering harm due to negligence.

Her passion for justice is fueled by a desire to not only secure the best possible outcomes for her clients but also to push for systemic change in industries that continue to contribute to preventable tragedies.

Maegan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a Minor in Communications from the University of Florida. Before that, she played college softball at Pasco-Hernando State College, where she was a two-time Academic All-American. She went on to earn her law degree magna cum laude from Nova Southeastern University Law School in 2014.

Outside the courtroom, Maegan enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing, attending sporting events, and cheering on the Florida Gators.

E-MAIL

mfb@haggardlawfirm.com

TELEPHONE

(813) 603-7934

Attorney Profile for Maegan F. Bridwell

Practice

Trial Lawyer, The Haggard Law Firm (2025 – present)
Partner, Kubicki Draper (2019-2025)
Associate Attorney, Kubicki Draper (2014-2019)

Admissions

State of Florida
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Civil and Social Memberships

Board Member, Sunrise of Pasco County Domestic and Sexual Violence Center
President, Bayshore Towers Condominium Homeowner’s Association

Education

J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Nova Southeastern University (2014)
- Nova Law Review, Senior Articles Editor
- Moot Court Honor Society, Regional Champion for American Bar Association Competition
University of Florida, Warrington School of Business, Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management (2011)

Professional Memberships

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association
Florida Justice Association (FJA)
Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Hillsborough Chapter (HAWL)
National Association of Premises Liability Attorneys

Contact Maegan F. Bridwell

(866) 744-2233

Tampa Apartment Complex Shooting Case

NBC 8 Tampa featured the story of Erinique Moore, a 26-year-old mother who survived a shooting at Rivertree Landing Apartments, a property with a history of violence and no meaningful security. Maegan Bridwell of The Haggard Law Firm has filed a negligent security lawsuit against the apartment complex and ZRS Management, demanding accountability and safer conditions for residents.

Palm Harbor Drowning Tragedy: Haggard Law Firm Seeks Accountability After Child Drowns in Unsecured Retention Pond

For more than 30 years, The Haggard Law Firm has litigated drowning and premises liability cases. Attorneys Pedro Echarte and Maegan Bridwell stood with the parents of 3-year-old Kyrie Larry, who drowned in an unsecured retention pond at Bell Lansbrook Village in Palm Harbor, Florida, calling for accountability and changes to prevent future tragedies.

Crime Victim Lawyers File Lawsuit in Tampa After Woman in Shot in Apartment Complex

WTSP 10 Tampa aired an in-depth report on Erinique Moore, a 26-year-old mother who survived a shooting at Rivertree Landing Apartments, where the bullet remains lodged in her head. The Haggard Law Firm’s Maegan Bridwell has filed a negligent security lawsuit against the property and ZRS Management, demanding accountability for the lack of security and safer conditions for the community.

Main office:

330 Alhambra Circle Coral Gables, FL 33134

(305) 446-5700