Ross Brooks

Litigation Consultant

Ross Brooks has litigated thousands of cases in the state courts, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, and has tried more than 40 cases to jury verdict. Prior to joining Magna Legal Services, Mr. Brooks worked as a prosecutor in the Special Victim’s Unit of Florida’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, seeking justice for the victims of sexual and violent crime. Working closely with witnesses testifying about difficult and painful experiences showed Mr. Brooks how fear and anxiety can impact a witness’ ability to testify effectively. As a result, Mr. Brooks focuses his witness preparation practice on addressing the fears associated with testifying, teaching a disciplined approach to answering questions, and empowering witnesses to see that, in addition to being important, their whole truth is also their best defense. Mr. Brooks graduated with honors from Stetson University College of Law and is licensed to practice in Florida. He lives with his family in Largo, Florida.