Your attorneys
Founding attorney Mike Hancock meets with every new client and stays involved in every part of the case. He works alongside Claire Hancock, an attorney and partner who has helped injured people since 1991, and Matias Cordoba, a personal injury attorney recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026.
The team behind your case
Our staff handles the details that keep your case on track, from collecting medical records to answering your questions between attorney meetings.
- Suzanne Melli, Case Manager. A Florida native with more than 20 years in the legal industry.
- Jamila Goodwin, Case Manager. She has worked in personal injury as a case manager for 26 years.
- Kelly Mills, Litigation Paralegal. She grew up right around the corner from our Tampa office.
- Donna Escoto, Legal Assistant. She is fluent in Spanish and English and has worked in the legal field for more than 15 years.
- Grace Hancock, Content Marketing. The youngest daughter of Mike and Claire, she joined the firm in 2021 and helps share our work with the community.
How we work together
Our case managers keep you updated regularly and in plain English, and your attorney is always available when you need legal advice. We keep our caseload manageable on purpose, so every client gets personal attention.
Call (813) 915-1110 any time, or contact us to schedule your free consultation.
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Mike Hancock
Founding Attorney
A former insurance defense attorney, Mike Hancock founded Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996 and has spent more than 35 years in personal injury law. He meets with every client personally and stays involved from the first call to the final result.
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Claire Hancock
Personal Injury Attorney & Partner
Claire Hancock has helped injured people in Tampa get their lives back since 1991. An attorney and partner at the firm, she brings a compassionate, family-centered perspective to every client relationship.
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Matias Cordoba
Personal Injury Attorney
Matias Cordoba represents individuals and families recovering from serious motor vehicle accidents, premises liability incidents and other negligence claims. He is recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 and as a Super Lawyers Rising Star.
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Our Team
The People Who Answer Your Call
Behind every case is a small, experienced team that knows your name, returns your calls and keeps you updated.
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Suzanne Melli
Case Manager
I can quote every line of the 1992 film Glengarry Glen Ross.
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Donna Escoto
Legal Assistant
Bilingual — fluent in Spanish and English.
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Kelly Mills
Litigation Paralegal
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Grace Hancock
Content Marketing Specialist
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Jamila Goodwin
Case Manager
I have been volunteering at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center for the past 10 years!
Here when you need us
Let’s talk about what happened.
One conversation. Clear answers. A team that takes your case personally.
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