David Cruz

David Cruz is Senior Counsel in Tyson & Mendes’ Tampa office.
Mr. Cruz began his legal career at a prominent PIP plaintiffs’ firm, where he represented numerous clients in cases against large insurance companies, giving him keen insight into the tactics plaintiffs’ lawyers use. He later gained valuable experience as defense counsel at a large insurance defense firm in Florida, handling general liability, personal injury protection, and first-party property insurance matters.
Mr. Cruz obtained his J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law in Florida and obtained his B.A. in English Literature from Florida International University, where he also minored in Criminal Justice. Recently, he completed a Specialization Certificate in Regulatory Compliance from the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on regional and national compliance regulations and risk assessment strategies.
During law school, Mr. Cruz volunteered extensively, offering free legal services to underserved communities through Lawyers to the Rescue, in partnership with Camillus House in downtown Miami. He also participated in the Karnes Pro Bono Project in Karnes, Texas, traveling there to provide legal assistance to asylum-seeking individuals.