About the Firm
The firm upholds the highest standards of professional integrity and ethics. The mission of the firm is simple but important – we take on your problems as if they are our own and make personal service to the client our top priority. Unlike other firms where the client does not have contact with the lawyer or deals with a case manager, you will talk with Greg at the initial consultation and have regular contact with him through the end of your case. He makes himself accessible to his clients because he wants to be there for them during their time of need. Our philosophy is that the better we get to know you and understand your problems, the better we will be in preparing your case and achieving the best possible result. The firm intentionally limits its caseload to give you and your case the attention they deserve.
Meet Greg Hoag
As a trial lawyer, Greg has dedicated his entire career to helping clients who have suffered a catastrophic injury or death as a result of negligence. He has over 20 years of experience in prosecuting medical malpractice and personal injury cases and taking those cases to trial throughout the state of Florida.
Greg Hoag is the founder and managing partner of Gregory Hoag Law Firm. He was previously a partner and shareholder at one of the oldest and most respected injury law firms in St. Petersburg – Masterson & Hoag, P.A. It was during this time that Mr. Hoag was privileged to work alongside prominent trial lawyer Thomas Masterson for 18 years. Mr. Hoag developed a true passion for helping people who have suffered serious injuries or death through no fault of their own and remains committed to putting the client first. He concentrates his practice on representing victims in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and legal malpractice. He has handled a variety of serious injury cases, including those who have suffered a brain injury, spinal cord injury, quadriplegia, stroke, heart attack and wrongful death. Mr. Hoag has the knowledge, experience and resources needed to successfully prosecute your case.
Mr. Hoag has been recognized by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Rising Star, Up and Comer by Florida Legal Elite and as a Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has been very active in local and state bar activities during his career, which has included serving as a chair of numerous committees and sections. Most notably, he served as President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association and St. Petersburg Bar Foundation. He served as Chairman of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee and as an elected representative of the Board of Governors for the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar. Mr. Hoag has co-authored chapters in the Florida Medical Malpractice Handbook and Florida Civil Trial Practice Manual. He is also a member of the American Association of Justice, Florida Justice Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, St. Petersburg Bar Association, Clearwater Bar Association and North Tampa Bar Association.
Meet Nelly Martinez
Nelly Martinez has been a legal assistant and paralegal in this area for over 16 years and has been an integral part of Gregory Hoag Law since the firm's inception. Nelly has a strong passion for helping those who have suffered catastrophic injuries or death as a result of negligence. She quickly builds a strong rapport with clients and their families, making herself readily accessible to meet their needs. Her unwavering commitment to the firm's clients is evident in the quick and efficient pace at which she works to help move cases forward, providing empathetic support that often eases their concerns.
Nelly's dedication goes beyond her professional skills; she brings a personal touch to every case, understanding the emotional and physical challenges her clients face. Her ability to connect on a personal level ensures clients feel supported throughout the legal process.
Outside of her professional life, Nelly's greatest joy is spending quality time with her husband and 4-year-old son, cherishing every moment with her family.