Marshall Dennehey Announces New Office Managing Attorneys in Orlando and Tampa
Marshall Dennehey, a leading civil defense litigation law firm with four offices in Florida, announced today that shareholder Thomas F. Brown has been appointed Managing Attorney of the firm’s Orlando office, replacing Bradley Blystone who has retired from the firm. In Tampa, shareholder Lindsay G. McCormick has been promoted to lead the office, succeeding Michael Archibald who retains a robust practice with the firm. Both promotions became effective on January 1, 2026.
“I have no doubt that both Lindsay and Tom will excel in leading these important offices of the firm,” said Marshall Dennehey President & CEO, G. Mark Thompson. “Both have been serving in Assistant Office Managing Attorney roles for several months, and they are more than prepared to step into these roles. Lindsay is a respected, dedicated, and accomplished attorney whose commitment to the people and culture of the Tampa office will ensure its continued success. Tom brings strong leadership, business development skills, and a proven ability to mentor others, which will drive the Orlando office forward. With their guidance, both offices are well‑positioned for growth and long‑term achievement.”
Brown has been a member of Marshall Dennehey’s Florida Casualty Department since 2010 and oversees all casualty litigation in the Orlando office. He has 20 years of experience defending clients in civil litigation matters and advocating for corporations facing claims and lawsuits involving premises liability, wrongful death and product liability matters. In 2021, he was named co-chair of the firm’s Rideshare Liability Practice Group, where he represents some of the nation’s leading ridesharing companies, their independent drivers and insurance carriers in matters involving the unique legal issues that often arise with rideshare claims.
Throughout his career, Brown has handled hundreds of cases on behalf of a variety of corporations, many involving catastrophic injuries. He is an active member of the International Amusement and Leisure Defense Association (IALDA) and is recognized among The Best Lawyers in America® for Personal Injury Litigation since 2023. Brown is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
McCormick joined Marshall Dennehey’s Professional Liability Department in 2012 where she has excelled in the areas of construction defect litigation, architect and engineer defense and general professional liability defense. In 2024 she became Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, a distinction held by fewer than one percent of Florida attorneys. Active in firm leadership, she is a former member of the firm's Executive Committee Advisory Council and Human Relations Committee.
McCormick is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in the category of Litigation – Construction since 2023. Beyond the office, she volunteers with local pet rescue groups in the Tampa Bay area. A graduate of the Florida State University College of Law, she is admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.
