Representing Tampa Bay and Beyond
Entering into litigation — whether it is for personal injury, family law, criminal defense, or anything in between — is one of the most stressful things a person can do. TJ Grimali has made it his business to make it easier for his clients.
TJ is proud to offer his clients the one-on-one support that they need — and deserve — as they go through difficult and complicated legal proceedings. Unlike other law firms, we don't funnel clients through to supporting attorneys or paralegals
TJ leads every case that comes through his practice.
TJ also has the support of his team and partnering law firm McIntyre Thanasides, so he has the resources to take on detailed and complex cases. No client is too small, and no case is too large.
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Meet Our Team
TJ Grimaldi
Attorney at Law
TJ Grimaldi is born and raised in Tampa Bay. His family goes back three generations, and his grandparents were among the founders of Ybor City.
He started his education in Florida, attending Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa and later, getting his degree in Economics from the University of Florida. TJ then left Florida to attend the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts where he graduated on the dean’s list and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2005.
Law degree in hand, TJ returned to his roots to support the community he was raised in.
He worked as an associate at the Law Office of Ralph E. Fernandez, P.A., where he was in charge of an open caseload of approximately seven hundred and fifty files. He later joined McIntyre Thanasides in August of 2011. He was brought on to create the divisions of Personal Injury and Family Law, as well as expand the Criminal Defense division.
TJ is now a partner at McIntyre Thanasides Law Firm and continues to work closely with his clients as he pursues his passion: helping underserved people get the strong representation and fair justice they deserve.
See how TJ can help you navigate your way through the legal system. Schedule a free case review, and speak directly with TJ to see how he can help.
Abby Grimaldi
Head of Marketing
Abby Grimaldi is an accomplished Marketing Director with several years of experience in driving dynamic marketing strategies across the legal industries. With a passion for creativity and data-driven decision-making, Abby has consistently delivered impactful campaigns that elevate brand awareness, drive customer engagement, and maximize ROI.
With a strong background in both traditional and digital marketing, Abby Grimaldi thrives on finding innovative ways to connect TJ Grimaldi with his target audiences.
When not leading marketing initiatives, Abby Grimaldi is passionate about community involvement and serves on the Board of the Oulson Family Foundation and Beach Park HOA. Her commitment to continuous learning keeps her at the forefront of emerging trends and technologies, ensuring that she remains an asset to both her team and clients.
Ada Valiente
Paralegal
Ada Valiente was born in New Jersey and relocated to Tampa with her family 22 years ago. Tampa has now become her home. She has worked in the legal profession for 20 years. She has experience in criminal defense, personal injury, family law and as a Notary Public. She enjoys helping others and building professionals relationships. She is also completely fluent in Spanish.