GUS M. CENTRONE is an Associate with the Lauro Law Firm. Mr. Centrone was born in Miami and raised in Tampa, Florida. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa and graduated with honors with a B.A. in political science. While a college student, Mr. Centrone was President and founder of the U.S.F. Pre-Law Society and co-founded the Mock Trial Team. Further, Mr. Centrone was active in political campaigns, serving two presidential campaigns.

After graduating from U.S.F., Mr. Centrone attended Washington & Lee University School of Law. While at W & L, Mr. Centrone served as a research assistant to the Virginia Supreme Court's Committee on Model Jury Instructions. Additionally, Mr. Centrone participated in the law school's mock trial program, including the regional competition. Mr. Centrone was a third-year visiting student at Stetson University College of Law, and graduated from W & L in 2006.

Mr. Centrone joined the Lauro Law Firm in 2007, where he focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, complex civil litigation, and trial work.

BAR MEMBERSHIPS

Federal Bar Association;

Hillsborough County Bar Association;

Middle District of Florida;

The Florida Bar;

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

AUTHOR

Pick Your Battles: Direct Appeals and Post-Conviction Proceedings, HCBA Lawyer Magazine, June 2007.