Jonathan Brett Sbar

Jonathan Brett Sbar serves as the managing partner at Rocke McLean & Sbar PA in Tampa, Florida. With over 25 years of legal experience, he has established himself as a respected advocate for clients throughout Florida. He focuses on:•    Business litigation•    Shareholder and partnership disputes•    Real estate litigation•    Commercial landlord-tenant law•    Business torts•    Noncompete agreements•    Probate disputesMr. Sbar earned his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University in 1991, graduating magna cum laude. He continued his academic journey at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor with honors in 1997. During his time at law school, he contributed to the University of Florida Law Review, demonstrating his analytical abilities and commitment to legal scholarship.Since his admission to The Florida Bar in 1997, Mr. Sbar has expanded his practice credentials significantly. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. These admissions allow him to represent clients across multiple jurisdictions and at various levels of the federal court system.Mr. Sbar's professional accomplishments have earned him recognition from numerous organizations. He has received the prestigious AV Preeminent* designation through Martindale-Hubbell. His trial successes have led to his inclusion in the Daily Business Review's Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame. Additionally, he is recognized as Tampa Style Magazine's Attorney of the Year for his professional achievements.As a founding partner of Rocke McLean & Sbar PA, established in 2003, Mr. Sbar has helped build a firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation. He maintains active membership in the Hillsborough County Bar Association and The Florida Bar, connecting him to the broader legal community. Throughout his career, Mr. Sbar has served as lead counsel in numerous trials and arbitrations, developing substantial courtroom experience that benefits his diverse clientele, including notable businesses such as PODS Enterprises LLC.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.