At Mickey Keenan, PA, located in the heart of Tampa, Florida, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support during the most challenging times of your life. Our philosophy is deeply rooted in the values our lead attorney, Michael 'Mickey' Keenan, internalized during his time in the Army Reserves. Commitment, loyalty, integrity and a willingness to fight are the bedrock of our approach.
We know that many people in Tampa require legal assistance when they least expect it. Whether you've been injured in a car accident or need to plan for the future, our experienced lawyers can assess your rights and provide the necessary guidance.
We understand that when another person's poor decision leads to your personal injuries, every aspect of your life can be affected. Even if you are fortunate enough to make a full recovery, you may still face substantial medical bills, lost income due to missed work and emotional trauma. In more severe instances, these events can result in permanent injuries with long-term consequences.
In addition to personal injury cases, we offer assistance with estate planning to protect your family and assets. Planning ahead is crucial to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of and that your estate is managed according to your wishes.
Reach out to our Tampa office today for a consultation and take the first step in protecting your legal interests. Our team is equipped to help you address any losses you have suffered due to accidents and injuries, as well as to plan for a secure future.
Founded in 2014
30 people in their team
At Mickey Keenan, P.A., we provide dedicated, compassionate legal representation to individuals injured in car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and other personal injury matters. As a boutique, Veteran-owned firm in Tampa, we pride ourselves on personal attention, open communication, and relentless advocacy. Our team is committed to helping clients feel seen, heard, and supported-guiding them through every step of the legal process with honesty, integrity, and determination. When you choose Mickey Keenan, P.A., you're not just getting a lawyer-you’re gaining a team that fights for your peace of mind and your path forward.
Alan Bulnes is a talented personal injury litigator at Mickey Keenan, P.A. and was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. After graduating from Jefferson High School, Alan attended Florida State University, where he graduated, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. After graduation, he attended and graduated from Stetson University College of Law, one of the best in the country in trial advocacy. As a Tampa native, Alan is an avid supporter of all things Tampa Bay.
Prior to joining the firm, Alan was a criminal defense attorney with the Pinellas County Public Defender’s office, wherein he handled a wide range cases from misdemeanors to felonies and was first or second chair counsel in over twenty five jury trials. While in law school, Alan was certified by the Florida Supreme Court to participate in trials for the Pinellas County State Attorney’s Office, where he participated in the prosecution of four non-jury trials in the Juvenile Division.
After gaining invaluable experience in criminal litigation, Alan then switched over to civil litigation. He began defending insurance companies and corporations, as well as individuals, from a variety of tort and contract claims. Further, Alan defended physicians accused of medical malpractice and also represented companies and individuals involved in real estate malpractice claims. While working on the defense side, he also participated in multiple trials as either first or second chair counsel.
Alan’s expertise includes, but is not limited to,
Alan has extensive knowledge and experience in the insurance defense industry, which provides his personal injury clients an advantage during all phases of their cases, from before filing suit all the way through to obtaining a verdict after a jury trial. Alan strives to provide his clients with the very best representation available.
Alan exercises effective and frequent client communication, individualized and case-specific strategies, zealous advocacy, and brings passion and energy to all phases of litigation to obtain the best possible result for each of his clients. Alan understands the dynamics and realities of the insurance defense industry, and he uses his knowledge and experience to assist his clients in attempting to efficiently obtain the best possible result.
Significant Slip and Fall Recovery
In a slip and fall case with heavily disputed liability and causation, the initial pre-suit offer was just $5,000. After nearly four years of persistence, Alan successfully negotiated a settlement of $550,000, securing meaningful compensation for the client.
Fighting for Better Representation
Alan represented a client who switched to our firm after feeling her previous attorney wasn’t fighting for her. In a case involving disputed liability, causation, and damages, the insurance company initially offered only $2,000. Within one year of representation, Alan secured a settlement of $41,000, providing the client with a much stronger result.
Trip and Fall Victory at Apartment Complex
In a highly disputed trip and fall case at an apartment complex, Alan’s client suffered a broken ankle. The initial offer was $25,000. Through diligent litigation over three years, Alan ultimately secured a settlement of $250,000 to help the client move forward.
Bruce Kleinberg is a board-certified civil trial attorney with over 34 years of experience in personal injury law. Certified by the Florida Bar since 1999, he is recognized as an expert in his field, a distinction held by fewer than 6% of Florida attorneys. Over the years, he has tried more than 60 jury trials to verdict, proving his dedication to fighting for injury victims.
Bruce began his career in law enforcement, serving as a patrol officer in Sarasota. After law school, he became an Assistant State Attorney in Hillsborough County, where he gained hands-on courtroom experience. His background in both law enforcement and prosecution gave him a strong foundation in advocacy. Now, he applies those skills to personal injury law, ensuring every client receives the justice they deserve.
For Bruce, personal injury law is about fighting for the underdog. He thrives in the courtroom and takes pride in securing justice for his clients. He believes Mickey Keenan, P.A. stands out because of its personalized client experience, treating every individual like family from start to finish.
Beyond his legal career, Bruce has also served in the military and medical fields. He was a paratrooper in the Israeli Defense Forces, a combat veteran, and later a Captain in the United States Army Reserve. He earned his commission through the direct recommendation of General Norman Schwarzkopf. While practicing law full-time, Bruce pursued his passion for medicine. In 2014, he earned his M.D., a rare achievement for a board-certified injury attorney. His medical knowledge gives him unique insight into the injuries his clients face.
Outside of work, Bruce stays active by running early every morning and lifting weights several times a week. His dedication to discipline and growth extends beyond his career and influences his approach to advocacy.
With a rare combination of legal, military, law enforcement, and medical experience, Bruce brings a unique perspective to personal injury law. His passion for justice and client service makes him an essential part of Mickey Keenan, P.A.
Mid-Six Figure Settlement Despite Pre-Existing Conditions
Bruce represented a client injured in a crash who had no emergency room treatment and a history of a prior accident. After obtaining a life care plan to document future needs, Bruce secured a mid-six figure settlement—despite the insurance company initially offering nothing.
Six-Figure Recovery After Truck Crash and Denied Responsibility
In a serious crash involving a commercial truck, Bruce’s client faced a defendant who refused to accept responsibility at the scene. Although no initial offer was made, Bruce successfully negotiated a six-figure settlement, helping the client obtain long-overdue justice.
Major Settlement Despite Prior Back Surgeries
Bruce advocated for a client injured in a low-speed collision who had a significant history of prior back injuries and surgery. Even after a minimal initial offer, Bruce’s persistence and careful case work resulted in a mid-six figure settlement for the client.
Joe Uccello is a trial attorney at Mickey Keenan, P.A., where he fights for individuals injured by negligence. He takes on automobile, motorcycle, trucking, and boating accidents, as well as slip and falls and negligent security cases. With 15 years of legal experience and over 100 trials, he knows how to challenge insurance companies and secure fair compensation.
A third-generation Tampa native, Joe grew up in West Tampa. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. While living in Washington, D.C., and New York City, he realized his passion for advocacy. Wanting to make a real impact, he returned home and attended Stetson University College of Law.
During law school, Joe focused on trial advocacy and built strong courtroom skills. After graduation, he began his career as a criminal defense attorney, handling cases from misdemeanors to felonies. This role taught him how to think fast, craft strong arguments, and handle high-pressure situations. Later, he transitioned into personal injury law. Helping victims of negligence gave him a deeper sense of purpose.
Joe’s path to Mickey Keenan, P.A. was shaped by key mentors and a desire to work at a client-focused firm. His longtime friend Alan Bulnes introduced him to Mickey Keenan, and after experiencing the firm’s culture firsthand, Joe knew it was the right place. He values the firm’s personalized approach and commitment to aggressive advocacy. Because of this, he treats every client like family and ensures they have a lawyer who listens, fights, and delivers results.
For Joe, advocating for the injured is personal. Coming from a working-class family, he understands the financial and emotional toll an accident can take. That background gave him a relentless work ethic, resilience, and a deep sense of fairness. As a result, he takes pride in holding insurance companies accountable and securing the compensation his clients need. The most rewarding part of his job is seeing the relief on a client’s face when they realize they have someone truly in their corner.
Outside the courtroom, Joe is a dedicated sports fan who enjoys college football and basketball, especially Florida State and Florida matchups, which fuel a fun rivalry at home. Additionally, he loves cycling, using it to clear his mind and stay active. As a passionate Tampa Bay Lightning fan, he follows the season closely and enjoys the energy of live games.
With extensive trial experience, a sharp legal mind, and a relentless drive for justice, Joe is always ready to take on insurance companies and fight for his clients.
Tenfold Increase Through Litigation After Minor Accident
Joe represented a client involved in a minor car accident where the insurance company initially offered just $5,000. After filing a lawsuit and aggressively litigating the case, he secured a $50,000 settlement—ten times the original offer.
Uncovering Hidden Insurance Policies After Major Truck Crash
When a client was injured in a serious interstate crash caused by a Texas contractor, Joe’s investigation revealed two separate insurance policies—one for the truck and one for the trailer. Despite initial resistance from the company, he successfully secured a $150,000 settlement through aggressive litigation.
Policy Limits Recovery After Thorough Investigation
Joe represented two clients who were told by a previous law firm that no insurance coverage existed. After switching to Mickey Keenan, P.A., a detailed investigation uncovered additional coverage. Joe secured the full policy limits of $100,000 for each client, resulting in a total settlement of $200,000.
Born and raised in Palm Harbor, FL, Scot is passionate about helping his neighbors during their times of greatest need. His journey to becoming a personal injury attorney started with a deeply personal experience. After seeing how his mother’s injury and legal case impacted his family financially and emotionally, Scot committed himself to advocating for others. Thanks to her attorneys, his mother recovered the compensation she needed to rebuild her life. That moment shaped Scot’s belief that injured individuals deserve justice, respect, and personalized care.
Scot earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida before obtaining his law degree from Florida State University College of Law. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additionally, he is an active member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, Florida Bar, Florida Justice Association, and Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. Beyond his legal work, Scot also serves as a nonprofit advisory board member for Gulfcoast Family Services, reflecting his commitment to community service.
Before joining Mickey Keenan, P.A., Scot spent years working at large personal injury law firms in the Tampa Bay area. During this time, he secured tens of millions of dollars in compensation for his clients. Earlier in his career, Scot worked as a campaign attorney and strategist, sharpening his advocacy and problem-solving skills. He now applies that experience to fight for injury victims and achieve the best possible results. Scot approaches every case with the mindset that “every client is a cause worth fighting for.” He treats each case with care, effort, and determination.
What sets Scot apart is his dedication to personalized service. He ensures clients have direct access to him throughout their case. He also prides himself on being responsive, approachable, and dependable. Scot’s ultimate goal is to deliver results that restore his clients’ stability, peace, and prosperity.
Outside of work, Scot values spending time with his wife and two young daughters. Whether sharing laughter at the dinner table or making memories outdoors, his family remains his greatest source of joy and inspiration.
Major Policy Limits Settlement for Rear-End Collision
Scot represented a husband and wife injured in a low-speed rear-end collision. The insurer’s initial offer was $60,000, but within six months, Scot secured a $700,000 policy limits settlement, resulting in multiple six-figure payouts for both clients.
Swift Policy Limits Settlement After Rear-End Collision
Scot represented a client injured in a moderate rear-end collision. Starting from an initial offer of ~$41,000, he successfully secured the full $100,000 policy limits within six months.
Significant Litigation Success in Disputed Case
After extensive litigation efforts, Scot reached a $200,000 settlement for a client who had initially been offered just $8,178. His persistence and advocacy led to a result that far exceeded the insurer’s early offer.
In 1994, Mickey, a native New Yorker, enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and relocated to Tampa, Florida to attend college. Prior to the start of school, Mickey deployed to Haiti for Operation Uphold Democracy. Upon his return, he began studies at Hillsborough Community College, then the University of South Florida (USF). After graduating USF, Mickey started law school at the Levin College of Law, University of Florida. In 2003, while in the final semester of Law School, Mickey was once again called to service with the Army, deploying this time to the Middle East for duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom This final deployment redefined Mickey’s life and legal career.
Mickey returned from his service in the Middle East and began his legal career practicing insurance defense work, first as an Associate, at Gallagher & Howard, then as a Partner in Gallagher & Keenan. With this line of work, something was missing, he felt the need to give back, to help others.
In 2014, Mickey founded MICKEY KEENAN, P.A. The mission to provide personal care to each client, to treat all clients like family. The entire team is available for each and every client. We believe when an accident happens, our family is your family. You can trust our team to help with needs from obtaining a rental car, to receiving proper medical care, and of course, the reward of fair compensation through a settlement or at trial for injuries sustained in an accident. Mickey is sensitive to the stress and fear that result from an injury, the cost of medical bills, and the challenge of returning to a normal life.
Service in the Army and the deployments and experiences that service brought, provided a new appreciation for the gifts and good fortune he has been provided. The product of a strong, loving family, Mickey has been ingrained with the core values of duty, honor and loyalty. These personal attributes are now enhanced by his compassion and commitment to serving those in need. MICKEY KEENAN, P.A., is a reflection of that dedication to service.
Mickey and his team use their experience and arsenal of legal tools to provide clients the service and justice they seek and deserve. Mickey is committed to ensuring that his clients are secure in the knowledge that they are not alone through the legal journey that lies ahead. The maxim at MICKEY KEENAN, P.A. is that the handling of a personal injury matter is more than just obtaining compensation for the client; but guiding them on the return to normalcy.
Remember: when you join the MICKEY KEENAN, P.A. family, You Are Not Alone. Accidents happen and when they do, our family is your family.
Thomas “Ted” Kane is a trial attorney at Mickey Keenan, P.A., committed to helping injury victims secure justice and fair compensation. With nearly two decades of legal experience, he spent most of his career defending insurance companies and their insureds. Now, he applies that inside knowledge to fight for those affected by negligence. His litigation skills allow him to challenge insurers and protect clients’ rights.
Born in Washington, D.C., Ted grew up in Columbus, Ohio, before moving to Florida in high school. He graduated from Tampa Catholic and earned his degree in Political Science from the University of South Florida, graduating magna cum laude. Initially, he planned to work in politics. However, coming from a family of attorneys, he realized he could make a greater impact in the legal field. He later attended Stetson University College of Law, where he served as an Editor on the Stetson Law Review and worked as a Teaching Fellow for the Research and Writing Department. During law school, he discovered a passion for trial advocacy, which set the foundation for his litigation career.
For much of his career, Ted worked at a large defense firm, where he rose to the position of Shareholder. He handled high-stakes cases involving wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury claims. As both first-chair and second-chair trial counsel, he successfully tried numerous cases to verdict. His expertise and commitment to legal excellence earned him an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This distinction recognizes attorneys for their legal skill, communication, and ethical standards.
Now at Mickey Keenan, P.A., Ted is excited to help those affected by negligence. He values the trust, empathy, and understanding that come with building strong client relationships. By sharing his knowledge and experience, he helps clients navigate difficult times with confidence.
Outside of work, Ted enjoys playing golf and spending time outdoors with friends and family. He finds the golf course to be the perfect place to recharge while balancing competition and relaxation.
Ted’s strategic mindset, trial experience, and client-first approach make him a valuable addition to the Mickey Keenan, P.A. team. With his background in insurance defense and litigation, he is well-equipped to take on tough cases and fight for justice.
Accidents & Injuries
In a slip and fall case with heavily disputed liability and causation, the initial pre-suit offer was just $5,000. After nearly four years of persistence, Alan successfully negotiated a settlement of $550,000, securing meaningful compensation for the client.
Accidents & Injuries
In a serious crash involving a commercial truck, our client faced a defendant who refused to accept responsibility at the scene. Although no initial offer was made, we successfully negotiated a six-figure settlement, helping the client obtain long-overdue justice.
Accidents & Injuries
We represented a client involved in a minor car accident where the insurance company initially offered just $5,000. After filing a lawsuit and aggressively litigating the case, we secured a $50,000 settlement—ten times the original offer.
Accidents & Injuries
We represented a husband and wife injured in a low-speed rear-end collision. The insurer’s initial offer was $60,000, but within six months, we secured a $700,000 policy limits settlement, resulting in multiple six-figure payouts for both clients.
