Swope, Rodante P.A. and Newsome Law Merge Practices to Form Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg

The new name reflects not simply a larger firm, but a more complete one.

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Swope, Rodante P.A. today announced that, effective August 17, 2026, the firm will become Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg, reflecting the combination of the practices of Swope, Rodante P.A. and Newsome Law, together with the elevation of Brent Steinberg to named partner.

The most significant injury cases rarely turn on a single issue. Their outcome can be shaped by decisions made throughout the life of the case. Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg brings together the experience and resources to address those challenges as one coordinated team.

The combination brings together two established practices with long histories of high-stakes litigation. Swope, Rodante P.A. has built its reputation handling significant injury cases, including the difficult legal and insurance issues that often shape their outcome. Newsome Law has earned national recognition for its work in product liability litigation. Both have longstanding relationships with attorneys who turn to them when important cases require additional experience, resources, or support.

“Both firms have spent decades working alongside outstanding trial lawyers on important cases,” said Dale Swope. “Those relationships are built on trust and on knowing when another lawyer’s experience can make a case stronger. Bringing these practices together allows us to offer every client an even more complete litigation team.”

The merger of the practices builds on that foundation. Newsome Law brings decades of product liability experience and longstanding relationships with trial lawyers throughout the country, while Steinberg’s elevation recognizes the strategic role he has played in developing the firm’s appellate team and integrating its legal analysis into high-stakes litigation. Together, those strengths expand the firm’s ability to anticipate and address the legal, factual, and strategic challenges that can shape the outcome of a case.

“The values and approach that built this firm have not changed,” said Angela Rodante. “What has changed is the depth of experience and perspective we are now able to bring to every case, whether we are leading the litigation or working alongside another firm.”

Newsome has spent more than three decades representing individuals and families in significant product liability and catastrophic injury litigation. As a named partner of Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg, he will continue to actively try and litigate product liability cases and work alongside referring attorneys throughout the country. His nationally recognized practice complements the firm’s established trial and insurance experience and strengthens the resources available to clients in high-stakes litigation.

“I look forward to continuing to try important cases and work alongside the outstanding lawyers I’ve built relationships with throughout my career,” said Rich Newsome. “What makes this combination so compelling is that we can now bring even more experience and resources to those cases while continuing the same collaborative approach our clients and referring attorneys have always expected.”

Steinberg’s elevation to named partner recognizes the strategic role he has played in developing the firm’s appellate capabilities and bringing that perspective to the legal issues that arise throughout high-stakes litigation. A Florida Bar Board Certified Appellate Lawyer, Brent Steinberg has extensive appellate experience, including matters before the Florida Supreme Court.

“Complex cases do not develop in separate stages or practice areas,” said Brent Steinberg. “Every decision affects what comes next, and bringing different strengths together from the outset allows us to approach the entire case as one coordinated effort.”

Today, Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg brings together the experience, resources, and capabilities required to handle high-stakes litigation from beginning to end. As a case develops, the firm draws on the right people and resources to anticipate and address the issues that may shape its outcome—from initial investigation through litigation, trial, appeal, and collection. Whether leading a case or working alongside co-counsel, SRNS provides a coordinated litigation team focused on achieving the best possible result for every client.

About Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg

Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg is built around a simple idea: the most significant cases require more than exceptional lawyers—they require a coordinated team with the experience, resources, and capabilities to meet every challenge. The firm brings together nationally recognized trial advocacy and sophisticated legal analysis, backed by decades of experience handling significant and catastrophic injury cases. That coordinated approach allows the firm to handle cases from initial investigation through trial, appeal, and collection.

The firm is trusted by attorneys throughout Florida and across the United States who turn to Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg when significant cases can benefit from its experience and resources. Whether leading a case or working alongside co-counsel, the firm’s collaborative approach brings the right lawyers and resources together to provide every client with the strength of a coordinated litigation team.

Vinny Dolan
Swope, Rodante P.A.
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