BIOGRAPHY

I was born on October 20, 1948 in Tampa, Florida.  I have lived in Tampa, Florida all my life, except for my advanced education. 

I started private practice in Tampa, Florida in March 1975, and have continued to this day.

I am married to Loraine Parrino Loper, also a native of Tampa.  We have one son, Byron A. Loper and a daughter-in-law, Kristy D. Loper.  Both are college graduates and employed in Orlando, Florida.

My education includes:

•Hillsborough High School, Tampa, Florida
(1966 with honors)

•University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
(B.A. - 1970)

•Chicago Theological Seminary at University of Chicago
(Rockefeller Fellowship) (1970-1971)

•Florida State University College of Law (J.D. - 1974)
(Legal Research and Writing Honor Group)

My associations include:

•Florida Bar Association
(admitted October 25, 1974)   

•Hillsborough County Bar Association
(1975-present)   

•Florida Justice Association, Formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

•Carrollwood Community Bar Association
(Past President)   

•University of South Florida National Alumni Association
(Past President)

•Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church
(Member for over 20 years)

•Tampa United Methodist Centers
(Past President)   

•Cornerstone Family Ministries
(Past President)  

•National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 599
(Honorary Member)  

•Tampa Retired Firefighters Association
(Honorary Member)

•Emerald Greens Golf Resort and Country Club