Attorney Alejandro Fiol Tampa personal injury lawyer

Alejandro (Alex) Fiol

Managing Partner & Trial Attorney | Florida & New York

When you or a loved one has been seriously injured or mistreated in a nursing home, or other negligence, you need more than a lawyer — you need a proven advocate who has spent decades fighting for people just like you.

He is fluent in both English and Spanish, proudly serving Tampa's diverse communities.

Alex Fiol was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba in 1960 and grew up in Stony Brook, NY. He graduated from Furman University with a B.A. in Spanish in 1982 and from the University of Bridgeport with a law degree in 1986. He is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Florida, New York, and in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Prior to Fiol & Morros Law Group: Alex Fiol was a personal injury lawyer and partner for the firm of Morgan & Morgan (formerly known as Morgan Colling and Gilbert) from 1991 to 2002. He was an attorney in the Orlando office, prior to moving to Tampa to establish that firm’s Tampa office. He was a managing partner and head of Morgan & Morgan’s nursing home abuse attorney department in the Tampa office. Alex Fiol is responsible for nursing home litigation in Florida and New York. He also provides legal representation to victims of personal injury negligence claims in Tampa.

For over 35 years, Alex has dedicated his career to standing up for injury victims and vulnerable nursing home residents across Florida and New York for the justice injured victims deserve. As a veteran personal injury and nursing home abuse attorney, he brings large firm experience and decades of courtroom experience to every case he handles.

When you or a loved one has been seriously injured or mistreated in a nursing home, you need more than a lawyer — you need a proven advocate who has spent decades fighting for people just like you.

$3,000,000

Fiol and Morros Law Group Tampa personal injury attorneys

Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect

Decubitus Ulcer (Bedsore) & Malnutrition

$1.35m

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Decubitus Ulcer (Bedsore), Malnutrition

A Track Record Built at the Highest Level

Alex's background sets him apart. Before founding Fiol and Morros Law Group, he spent more than a decade as a personal injury attorney and equity partner at Morgan & Morgan, formerly known as Morgan, Colling & Gilbert— one of the largest plaintiff firms in the country. Recognized for his legal strategy and courtroom advocacy, he was selected to relocate to Tampa to build and lead that firm's local office, where he served as Managing Partner and founded its Nursing Home Abuse practice.

Today, Alex brings that same large-firm expertise and resources to his clients — combined with the personal attention and direct access that only a dedicated local firm can provide.

Honors & Awards

AVVO Rating

Excellent

Martindale Hubbell

AV Rated for High to Preeminent Legal Ability and Very High Ethical Standards

Top Rated Lawyers in Tampa’s Legal Leaders Published in the April 2015

Top Lawyers of Florida Legal Elite

Tampa Tribune Top Rated Lawyers

Professional Associations & Memberships

Florida Justice Association

Member

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

Tampa Hispanic Bar Association

Member

Tampa Heights Civic Junior Association

Board Member

Client Reviews

Bar Admissions & Credentials

Florida

- 1994, U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- Florida State Courts
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- Juris Doctor, University of Bridgeport (1986)
- B.A., Furman University (1982)

New York

- New York State Courts
- 1987

Education

University of Bridgeport School of Law

Bridgeport, Connecticut | J.D. – 1986

Furman University

Greenville, South Carolina | B.A. – 1982

Alex Fiol has now accumulated more than 35 years of legal experience, and is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent resource for information on the legal profession, has issued Alex Fiol an AV rating*. Martindale-Hubbell describes the AV rating as follows: “The Martindale-Hubbell AV rating indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar.” As a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Association, Alex Fiol has been active with the Bay Area Legal Services, as the Co-Chairperson of its fundraising phonathon, and is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Other memberships include the American Association for Justice and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. He also served as the Treasurer of the Central Florida Hispanic Bar Association.

*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.

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Why Choose Alex

✓ 35+ years of personal injury and nursing home abuse experience
✓ Former Managing Partner & equity partner, Morgan & Morgan
✓ Hand-selected to launch and lead Morgan & Morgan's Tampa office
✓ Founded and led a dedicated Nursing Home Abuse department
✓ Aggressive courtroom advocate with a personalized approach
✓ Serves English and Spanish-speaking clients throughout Florida and New York
✓ No fees unless we win

Lead Counsel & Founder Leadership

Alejandro (Alex) Fiol brings over 35 years of dedicated personal injury and nursing home litigation experience. As a former Managing Partner at Morgan & Morgan who was hand-selected to build and lead their Tampa office and launch their specialized Nursing Home Abuse department, Alex combines high-stakes corporate trial capability with boutique personal attention. His track record includes recovering $1.35 Million in a complex decubitus ulcer (bedsore) and malnutrition case, reflecting deep medical-legal knowledge in elder neglect and long-term care accountability.

✓35+ Years of Dedicated Trial Experience: Admitted to practice in Florida (1994) and New York (1987) courts, as well as the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.
✓Proven Track Record in Severe Neglect: Recovered a $1.35 Million result for a client suffering from severe decubitus ulcers (bedsores) and malnutrition.
✓Institutional Leadership: Former Managing Partner and Equity Partner at Morgan & Morgan, hand-selected to launch their Tampa practice and establish their dedicated Nursing Home Abuse department.
✓Peer-Recognized Excellence: AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell for high ethical standards and legal ability, alongside an "Excellent" rating on Avvo.

35+ Years Experience | AV Preeminent Rated

"Attorney Alex Fiol established his reputation leading major nursing home abuse departments and securing landmark results, including $1.35M for severe decubitus ulcer (bedsore) and malnutrition neglect."

Alejandro Fiol

35+ Years Personal Injury Attorney

Alejandro (Alex) Fiol

A Track Record Built at the Highest Level