Christina Potter Bayern

Christina Potter Bayern is a proud Colombian-American attorney, President of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association, and the founder of Potter Bayern Law, PLLC a personal injury and business litigation firm. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2024, which recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state.

She dedicates herself to helping individuals and families who have been affected by personal injury, negligence, and wrongful death. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, Christina ensures her clients feel supported, informed, and empowered throughout their legal journey.

With a deep sense of compassion and commitment to justice, Christina represents clients in a wide range of personal injury cases, including:

Auto and Vehicle Crashes: Representing victims of car, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare accidents caused by reckless or negligent drivers.
Wrongful Death: Advocating for families who have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
Catastrophic Injuries: Fighting for individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and severe burns.
Slip and Falls: Helping victims hold property owners accountable when dangerous conditions lead to preventable injuries.
Negligent Security: Representing clients injured due to unsafe conditions in businesses, apartment complexes, or other properties.

Christina's understands the emotional, physical, and financial toll that serious injuries and wrongful death take on individuals and families. Her goal is not only to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering but also to help her clients rebuild their lives.

Before founding Potter Bayern Law, Christina gained valuable experience working at a multi-state law firm, where she handled high-stakes cases in both state and federal courts. This foundation provided her with the skills and determination necessary to stand up to large corporations, insurance companies, and negligent parties.

A graduate of the American University Washington College of Law, Christina demonstrated her dedication to advocacy early on, participating in the civil advocacy clinic and interning at the Maryland Court of Appeals. She also served as President of the Latin Law Students' Association and Co-Editor-in-Chief of a legal publication, showcasing her leadership and commitment to her community.

When you work with Christina Potter Bayern, you're not just hiring an attorney—you're gaining an advocate who will stand by your side and fight for the justice you deserve. She combines her compassion for clients with a fierce determination to hold negligent parties accountable.

Education

Juris Doctor, American University-Washington College of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Economics and International Studies, University of South Florida

Languages

English
Spanish

Leadership and Recognitions

THBA's President's Award (2023)
Board Member of the THBA (2022-Present)
Chair of the THBA's Young Lawyers' Division (2023-Present)
Committee Member of the Florida Bar's Diversity and Inclusion Committee (2022-Present)
HCBA James M. "Red" McEwen Memorial Award (2021)
Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA) Leadership Institute (2021-2022)
Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee of the HCBA (2020-2022)
Board Member, Latino/a Alumni Association at the Washington College of Law (2020-2022)
Law Student Panelist for the National Diversity Pre-Law Conference (2016)

Admissions

Florida Bar Member
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida