Tony Pagán Jr.

Tony Pagán Jr. is Senior Counsel with Alvarez, Thompson, & Smoak, P.A. Mr. Pagán focuses his practice on counseling, defending, and litigating General Liability and Insurance Defense matters for international and national insurance carriers in state and federal courts.

Mr. Pagán earned his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in 2010, double majoring in Political Science and Social Sciences. He earned his Juris Doctor from Florida A&M University College of Law in 2015. While in law school, Mr. Pagán was elected and served as President of the Hispanic-American Law Student Association (HALSA) after serving as Treasurer the year before. During his terms, Mr. Pagán organized numerous community-outreach programs and service events. Mr. Pagán’s commitment to excellence has also been recognized both within the legal community and by esteemed publications. As a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2024 to 2026, Mr. Pagán is honored to be among the select few Florida attorneys acknowledged for their outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the field.

Before joining Alvarez, Thompson & Smoak, P.A., Mr. Pagán interned with the Federal Public Defender’s Office and worked at two civil litigation firms, representing consumers, businesses, professionals, and both national and local insurance carriers. His experience includes pre-suit investigations, crisis management, consumer rights, legal research, intellectual property registrations, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, and first- and third-party insurance claims. He has also litigated civil matters from inception through verdict and handled liability disputes involving products liability, premises liability, and construction defects. Through this work, he developed practical insight into litigation strategy, crisis management, task prioritization, and data analysis.

Mr. Pagán’s father, a former police officer with the Jersey City and Kissimmee Police Departments and current Education Administrator, instilled a fundamental and unwavering understanding of right and wrong; while his mother, a devoted social worker with Orange County Public Schools, preached the importance of giving back to the community. Mr. Pagán is a fan of trivia and sports. His favorite teams include the Green Bay Packers, Orlando Magic, and Florida State Seminoles.