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Biography
Mr. Dennis is a native of Panama City. He obtained both his bachelor's and law degree from Florida State University. Soon after graduating from law school he joined the 14th Judicial Circuit of Florida as Senior Staff Attorney. There he worked directly with the judges on all matters before the judiciary with an emphasis on criminal and family law. Mr. Dennis then transitioned into the corporate arena taking the position of Associate General Counsel with the Florida Dental Association in Tallahassee. There he was an advocate for the profession working in the areas of professional regulation, licensing, lobbying and business consulting.
Don returned home to Panama City and partnered with Nancy Jones Gaglio and the firm of Jones Gaglio & Dennis was born. Away from work Don enjoys golf, fishing and spending time with his wife, Alisa, and their children.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
27 years
DUI and DWI
10%
27 years
Family
10%
27 years
Probate
10%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
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Don A Dennis's Reviews
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Posted by Tabitha | May 17, 2015
Crimanal case
Mr Dennis respond to me very quick and anwer all of my questions and was very honest with me. Not trying to say things I wanted to hear about a crimanal case. And after we talk I felt better and he was very reasonable with price.
Posted by Luke | February 4, 2015
Military and Federal EmployeeDivorce
After speaking with three lawyers, I hired Mr. Dennis to represent me in a simple divorce. I am in the Army Reserves and am a federal employee. Because of my U.S. government affiliations, the retirement settlement was a bit more complicated and required knowledge with U.S. codes and Office of Personn...
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2014
Helped me deal with insurance company and docs after I was in an accident.
I met with Mr Dennis after being in a car accident. He was able to convince the insurance company that the guy who hit me was at fault. We were able to resolve the case and he and his firm took care of everything, even getting some of medical costs lowered. I would recommend him and his firm.
Posted by Ms. Willard | September 14, 2014
Very satisfied client.
I hired Mr Dennis and his firm to handle a commercial lease dispute. He helped me achieve a very favorable result and did so quickly. He always answered any questions I had about the process and status of the dispute; even answering my emails after hours, on the weekend and through texts. I recommend...
Posted by David | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Would not hire or recommend, ever.
Hired him for an ancillary estate to handle one piece of real estate in FL. Extremely slow work, caused delays in listing property for sale. When asked to transfer title to an LLC after the estate was closed in Indiana, 3+ months of delays with zero useful communication about status, process or time...
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Experience
Honors
2011
2011 Special Recognition Service Award, Florida Dental Association
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Jones Gaglio & Dennis
2012 - 2013
Attorney, The Silva Law Group
2004 - 2012
Associate General Counsel, Florida Dental Association
1999 - 2004
Judicial Staff Attorney, 14th Judicial Circuit Of Florida
Associations
2013 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County chapter)Member
2012 - Present
Bay County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Advisory Opinion to the Attorney Gen. re Pub. Prot. from Repeated Med. Malpractice, 880 So.2d 667 (Fla.2004)
Ballot initiative passed with favorable interpretation
Advisory Opinion to the Att'y Gen. re Patients' Right to Know About Adverse Med. Incidents, 880 So.2d 617, 619 (Fla.2004)
Ballot initiative passed
Education
1998
Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
January 2014 Meeting of EscaRosa Dental Society
How the Affordable Care Act Impacts Dentistry
Publications
2002
The Florida Bar Journal
The Emergence of the Helmet Defense in Florida
2001
Georgia State University Law Review
The Federally Supported Health Center Assistance Act: National Malpractice Insurance and How It Works
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a police officer find an empty shell casing in a felons vehicle, rusty and under a seat,wait two weeks before making arrest?
27 May 2018
Q&A
Missed Pretrial Conference for Divorce, just a few late, Filed a Motion Of Continuance, Judge in Florida refused my Motion?
09 Jan 2018
Q&A
I have permanent guardianship of grandson.The man that signed birth certificate is trying for custody can he
20 Oct 2017