About Alan Frederick
Alan Frederick Wagner is a seasoned civil trial lawyer based in Tampa, Florida, with over four decades of experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and legal malpractice cases. Since 1983, he has been a member of the Florida Bar, holding. He is the president and a senior partner at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, P.A., a firm dedicated to representing plaintiffs in various complex legal matters. Mr. Wagner earned his Juris Doctor with high honors from the Florida State University College of Law in 1983. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts at Vanderbilt University in 1980.
His academic excellence laid the foundation for a distinguished legal career focused on advocating for individuals harmed by negligence. Throughout his career, Mr. Wagner has handled a diverse range of cases, including professional negligence, bad-faith litigation, complex commercial disputes, and toxic torts. He is particularly noted for his skill in examining expert witnesses, a critical component in personal injury litigation. His dedication to trial advocacy has earned him recognition from peers and clients alike. In 1994, Mr.
Wagner became a partner at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, P.A., and has served as its president since 2003. Under his leadership, the firm has grown and successfully represented numerous clients across Florida. His commitment to the legal profession is further demonstrated by his board certification as a Civil Trial Lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Beyond his practice, Mr. Wagner has contributed to the legal community through various leadership roles. He served as president of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association during the 2020-2021 term and has been a board member since 2007.
In 2005, he was inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a prestigious organization recognizing excellence in trial advocacy. Additionally, he was appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to serve two six-year terms on the Florida Standard Jury Instructions Committee (Civil). Mr. Wagner's personal interests include aviation; he holds both single and multiengine pilot's licenses. He is married to Deborah, who founded Tampa Bay's Child, Inc., a nonprofit organization connecting impoverished children with community sponsors. They have two grown children: Alex, a software engineer in Denver, and Natalie, a senior scientist with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in New York City.
