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Dana Brooks
also known as Dana Brooks Cooper, Dana Nelson Brooks
About Dana
Biography
I was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. I graduated from Florida State University, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. I later earned my Master of Social Work degree from Florida State in 2003. I earned my law degree from Florida State, magna cum laude, in December 2007 and am a member of the Order of the Coif. I am a member of the Florida Bar and a managing partner Fasig Brooks Law Offices.
I have a varied legal background with experience in civil litigation, family law, criminal law, and law office administration. For over 14 years, I worked as a litigation paralegal, specializing in the area of medical malpractice. After obtaining my M.S.W., I worked as a mental health counselor. I later became a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and settled several marital and custody disputes. My background in the mental health field has strengthened my desire to help at-risk persons and those who are most in need of an effective legal advocate. I understand what it means to be the “little person” going up against big business and insurance companies.
I’ve learned that when people hire a lawyer, it’s not a fight they want. They just want it to be over. They want to know that I’m taking care of it. There is no such thing as a peaceful lawsuit, but I give my clients the next best thing: the best and fastest resolution possible with the least amount of intrusion into their lives.
I represent people of all ages and walks of life. Each client’s situation is unique, but every person who comes to me needs help and feels vulnerable. My clients know that I respect and appreciate their worries.
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Fasig | Brooks
3522 Thomasville Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL, 32309
Fasig Brooks
301 W Bay St, Suite 1471-72, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Miramar Beach Office
600 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL, 32550
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Dana Brooks's Reviews
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Posted by Tom | October 29, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
insurance liability
Ms. Brooks took the time to personally answer all of my questions! She is a valuable asset to the Tallahassee community. Ms. Brooks is both courteous & knowledgible about liability issues. Thank you for linking me with her expertise.
Posted by Ruth | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome attorney
Dana was an excellent attorney she looked after my concerns dealing with the case. She was always keeping me informed as the case was progressing. The firm was very professional and all the staff was very helpful with every aspect of the legal process. We would not consider any other firm if we ev...
Dana Brooks's Lawyer Endorsements
"I would highly recommend Dana Brooks Cooper. Dana is one of the most passionate lawyers I know, and will literally work day and night to help her clients get justice. She is not only a sharp lawyer but also a wonderful person who cares deeply about what she does. She even inspires the next generation of lawyers by frequently lecturing at her alma mater, Florida State University's College of Law."
"I have known Dana since she was in high school! She is, and has always been, one of the hardest working, most intellegent people I know. I highly endorse Dana."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Dana for years and know that she brings both intense focus and honest compassion to the medical malpractice cases she litigates. I send her these types of cases because she wins."
"I have known Dana since before she was in law school. She is extremely talented, professional, and an asset to our community of lawyers. I wish she would hire my daughter. :))"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ive had the privilege of watching Ms. Brooks work first hand. The consummate professional, she is always well informed on the latest developments in the law and how it relates to medical malpractice. An advocate for equality for all, her passion for patient's rights flows naturally from her background and experience in social work where she saw, first hand, the devastating effects on families and their loved ones. Her down to earth presence, makes her equally comfortable whether she is in a courtroom or sitting at a client's kitchen table. I would strongly recommend Ms. Brooks for anyone dealing with the loss and hardships stemming from the negligence of another."
"Dana is an outstanding lawyer and human being. I would not only hesitate to recommend her to anyone who has suffered an injury but I will personally use her myself for any civil litigation needs. She is a superb individual and attorney who will fight to the end for what she believes is right."
"Dana is an outstanding lawyer and zealously represents the interests of her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who has suffered an injury due to medical malpractice."
"Dana has the utmost commitment to her clients and is an elite medical malpractice attorney. Dana's trial results and longstanding record of successes make her one of the most formidable attorneys in Tallahassee and beyond. I would not hesitate recommending Dana to any friend or family member."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Brooks is an excellent attorney and my go-to person on medical malpractice and personal injury issues."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is my law partner, and I have seen the results of the cases she handles. She recovered multiple millions of dollars for her clients in her first year as a lawyer. She handles only medical malpractice cases, and had thirteen years of experience analyzing and evaluating medical malpractice cases before becoming a member of the Bar."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Best Law Firm, Readers Choice Awards
2023
Best Law Firm, Best of Tallahassee
2022
Best Law Firm, Readers Choice Awards
2022
Best Law Firm, Best of Tallahassee
2021
Best Law Firm, Readers Choice Awards
2021
Best Law Firm, Best of Tallahassee
2020
Best Customer Service, Best of Tallahassee
2020
Best Law Firm, Best of Tallahassee
2015
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2015
Best Law Firm, The Tally Awards
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Best Law Firm, The Tally Awards
2014
Alumni Service Award, FSU College of Law
2013
Distinguished Young Alumni Award, FSU College of Social Work
2013
Best Law Firm, The Tally Awards
2012
Best Law Firm, The Tally Awards
2009
Best Law Firm, The Tally Awards
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Partner, Fasig | Brooks Law Offices
2003 - 2006
Medical Malpractice Paralegal, Smith Brooks & Masterson
2002 - 2003
Firm Administrator, Coppins Monroe Adkins & Dincman, PA
1999 - 2002
Litigation Paralegal, Bush, Brooks & Augsperger
1994 - 1999
Medical Malpractice Paralegal - Defense, Collins & Truett
1991 - 1994
Litigation Paralegal, Pennington Law Firm
Associations
2012 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMedical Malpractice Committee
Florida Bar
Member
Tallahassee Women Lawyers Association
Member
2012 - 2012
Florida Justice AssociationBoard Member
Education
2007
Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Florida State University
MA - Masters
2001
Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1999
Tallahassee Community College
Associate of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
The Future of Medical Malpractice in Florida
Was There, and Is There Now, A Medical Malpractice Crisis in Florida?
2014
Annual Convention
McCall Decision on Medical Malpractice Caps
Publications
2001
Using Medical Records to Win Your Case
Institute of Paralegal Education
1994
Document Control and Management in Complex Cases
Clearwater Information Systems Inc
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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Can a radiologist refuse a prescribed Mammogram from a Breast dr?
19 Jan 2019
Q&A
I went to Arbitration and lost. I appealed and lost again. I just looked at The Cir Docket a few days ago and it says "Reopen"?
26 Nov 2018
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Can i sue the hospital for improper care/treatment ?
03 Oct 2018