Brandon Cathey
From Tarpon Springs, Florida Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 2004)
Brandon Cathey’s commitment to the injured and underinsured compelled him to the practice insurance law. His advocacy on behalf of those who cannot otherwise find representation inspires the rest of our team.
Since joining Swope Rodante P.A. in 2004, Mr. Cathey has consulted with hundreds of attorneys on issues of insurance coverage and bad faith.
Mr. Cathy earned his Juris Doctorate at Florida State University College of Law and is currently a member of both the Florida Bar and the Georgia Bar. He is licensed to practice in all Florida and Georgia courts. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District (2009). Prior to law school, Mr. Cathey earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in both History and English at University of South Florida where he was a member of both the English and History honor societies. Not only did these studies prepare Mr. Cathey for interpreting contractual complexities, but also they inspired him to further explore methods of addressing the current situation of the disadvantaged.
Mr. Cathey’s overachievements carried into law school. During this time, Mr. Cathey received many awards. As a member of the Florida State University College of Law Moot Court Team, Mr. Cathey was awarded Best Brief for his brief on Age Discrimination in Employment during the 2002 Intramural Competition, and received “Final Four” honors in the Best Oralist Competition before the Florida Supreme Court. As a member of the Dispute Resolution Society, Mr. Cathey was a co-champion of the 2001-2002 Intramural American Bar Association Negotiation Competition. Mr. Cathey was also the recipient of the Florida Tax Bar Scholarship and the Florida State College of Law Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award.
Distinctions
- Member of the Florida State College of Law Moot Court Team.
- Journal of Transnational Law and Policy, Article Selection Committee, FSU College of Law
- FSU College of Law Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award 2004.
- “Final Four” in Best Oralist Competition, FSU College of Law
- Semi-finalist in Manne Law and Economics Moot Court Competition
- Best Brief 2002 1L Competition, FSU College of Law
- American Bar Association Negotiation Competition Winner 2001-2002.
Professional & Community Involvement
Brandon Cathey is a member of several local organizations interested in improving advocacy for civil victims such as the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.
During law school, Mr. Cathey was selected to be a member of the Moot Court team. He also served as Chairman of SEEEDS for Justice, volunteered on the Florida Innocence Project, and participated in the American Civil Liberties Union.
Publications & Presentations
While earning his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law, Brandon Cathey was on the Article Selection Committee of the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy.