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Joseph R Dawson
also known as Joe Dawson
About Joseph
Biography
In his private practice, Joe Dawson excelled both as a trial and appellate attorney, appearing before the Florida Supreme Court; the United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; the Third, Fourth and Fifth District Court of Appeals, as well as trials in the 11th, 15th and 17th Judicial Circuits in Florida and the United States District Court, Southern District. He represented parties in more than 2,000 mediations and conducted over 300 jury trials, primarily in the areas of personal injury, first party insurance claims, insurance bad faith, product liability and complex tort litigation such as construction litigation. In his youth, Joe acted in plays and worked as a radio play-by-play sports announcer to hone his communication skills in preparation to be a trial lawyer. His meticulous attention to detail is an attribute he brings to the mediation dynamic. When litigating, he was known for his aggressive style and thorough preparation, and Joe’s practice evolved from a mixture of criminal law and personal injury matters to focus primarily on first-party insurance litigation, bad faith insurance practices and personal injury matters.
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Licensed in Florida for 43 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 22 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group
1400 Hand Avenue, Suite D, Ormond Beach, FL, 32174
Law Offices of Joseph R. Dawson, P.A.
110 SE 6th St, Suite 1900, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301-5005
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Joseph R Dawson's Reviews
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Posted by Lucia | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I am thrilled with the outcome
Attorney Dawson fought very hard for me. He took my case all the way to trial and obtained an exceptional judgment. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Ricardo Marchosky | March 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Simply The Best
I had a terrible scooter accident that shattered my right knee. While I was in the hospital my friend Mayte picked a lawyer based on reviews. What a stroke of good luck. Mr. Joseph Dawson did a phenomenal job representing me. He got my ticket dismissed and also got me a great settlement. Mr. Dawson i...
Posted by Kristopher W. | September 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Dawson helped me out
Mr. Dawson represented me in an auto accident case and I am very happy with the outcome. He worked very hard for me and fought really hard to make sure that I am properly compensated for my injuries.
Posted by Karla | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Mr. Dawson did a great job. He always answered my questions and took the time to listen to me. We had to go to court and he was brilliant and the results were fantastic.
Posted by Thamara Marcenaro | April 26, 2019
Thamara Marcenaro
I came to Mr. Joseph Dawson because I was in yo a car accident. All the office members were very polite and helpful. And my case was solve and I recibe my compensation and a very happy. I will always recommend you to come to them.
Joseph R Dawson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joe is very passionate about his work. He is very smart and also creative in finding various ways to resolve client cases. I came to work with Joe and have learned so much about litigation. He is a prime example of an exceptional, ethical attorney."
"One of the most prepared, intelligent opposing counsel I have ever had the privilege of litigating a case against. I came away from the experience as a better lawyer, myself. I would highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe for a number of years. I have had the pleasure of assisting Joe on a few of his cases, and he has helped many of my clients. I am very familiar with his dedication to his clients. He is extremely intelligent, creative, and effective in achieving his clients’ goals. His superior knowledge of personal injury makes him the first person I go to when I have legal questions and/or when I need to refer people who need legal expertise in his area of law. I strongly endorse this attorney, Joseph R. Dawson.."
"Joe Dawson is a great attorney. He has a wonderful reputation within the legal community. His attention to detail, pure ethical stance and willingness to work hard for his clients make him a role model within the legal community. I often reach out to him for advice and ideas because of his creative problem solving skills and willingness to always help, even if he is busy. I would definitely recommend Joe to anyone looking for a quality, aggressive, detail-oriented personal injury lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. More prepared than any lawyer I have worked with or opposed in my thirty-three year career. I would trust him with any legal matter he would accept."
"Joseph Dawson is one of the first attorneys I turn to when I have personal injury matters in Florida. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, and he personally fights for each one of his clients!"
Rowena Racca
Litigation lawyer
Victor Dante
Car accident lawyer
Lisa Baligian
Personal injury lawyer
David Strong
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyers of South Florida, Daily Business Review
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Lawyers, The Legal Network
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Joseph R. Dawson, P.A.
Associations
1989 - 1995
Broward County Bar AssociationTraffic Court Magistrate
Sample of Legal Cases
David Forgione v Dennis Pirtle Agency, Inc. 701 So. 2d 557 (Fla. 1997).
Mr. Dawson obtained reversal of the trial and intermediate appellate court rulings and an assignment was valid thereby allowing for assignment of rights to accident victim.
Education
1982
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Eastern Illinois University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Understanding and Updating Florida Law - Personal Injury Cases
Insurance Litigation
N/A
Broward County Traffic Judge Training
Understanding the Florida Traffic Laws
Publications
1981
Nova Law Review
McNaughten: Right or Wrong for Florida in the
1980
Nova Law Review
Criminal Law: Exclusionary Rule ; U.S. v Williams
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Car accident settlement . Lawyer tells me first offer is strong and has little wiggle room .
03 Feb 2017
Q&A
What does "Bodily Injury Coverage Full & final settlement of any & all claims. Each side to bear their own costs" mean?
26 Sep 2016
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What is the meaning of this??
20 Sep 2016