Associate Dies In Scuba Diving Accident

The accident left her husband in serious, but stable, condition.

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Blaise Gamba

Sad news: Blaise N. Gamba, an associate in the Tampa office of Carlton Fields, passed away this weekend from injuries sustained in a scuba diving accident. The accident also left her husband, William A. Gamba, in serious but stable condition.

The accident took place in the Gulf of Mexico, and the information released by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office provides a few more details, as Law360 (sub req.) reports:

According to the report, another couple — a man and his wife fishing on their boat — were approached by William, who was driving a 22-foot Sea Fox boat. The couple was informed by William that he and his wife were having a medical emergency on their boat and that she was unconscious, according to officials.

As the individuals boarded William’s boat, help was called and William tried to resuscitate Blaise. Once the paramedics arrived, William lost consciousness due to a medical emergency, according to authorities.

“Deputies believe the injuries were related to a diving accident,” the report stated. “Diving equipment was located on William’s boat and both William and Blaise were wearing wet-suits at the time of the incident.”

The investigation into the accident is ongoing.

Blaise Gamba graduated from Florida State University College of Law in 2006. She was a summer associate at Carlton Fields and worked at the firm as a commercial litigation associate. The firm offered this statement:

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend, Blaise Gamba. Blaise contributed much to the firm, the legal profession, and the community during her career with the firm, which spanned more than a decade. She was an outstanding litigator and a trusted advocate for our clients. She was passionate about pro bono service, and served as a leader and champion for the firm’s pro bono efforts. Blaise was kind, positive, caring, and always willing to invest her time for the good of others. She will be greatly missed.

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Our thoughts go out to Gamba’s family and colleagues during this difficult time.

Carlton Fields Attorney Dies In Scuba Diving Accident [Law360]


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