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Don A Dennis

Car accident Attorney at Panama City, FL

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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 sons.

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Mr. Dennis being "served" with papers prior to being "locked up" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser in Panama City.  JGD Law and our lawyers believe strongly in giving back to the community.
Mr. Dennis and staff attending the Washington County (Chipley) back to school fair by donating school supplies.
Our Walton County Office in Santa Rosa Beach.
Licensed for 24 years
State FL
Status Member in Good Standing
Acquired 1998
Updated 02/23/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Jones Gaglio & Dennis, P.A.
901 Grace Ave
Panama City, FL, 32401-2579

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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 Personnel Management (OPM) rules. Mr. Dennis is now familiar with the laws for both military and federal government divorce settlements, and I highly recommend him to anyone going through a divorce that has a federal pension at stake. But it is more than just knowledge of the law. I'm confident in our educational system that most lawyers can look up and understand the legal jargon. There are several reasons I would highly recommend Mr. Dennis. First of all He is very responsive. I always received replies within 24 hours, and most of the time within a matter of hours. The other lawyers I considered took days to get back to me, and one of them I never spoke to, her legal assistant contacted and emailed me. Secondly, he does night try to over-inflate you chances. I found him to be honest and forthcoming, easy to talk to, and attentive. Never condescending, even though he earned a J.D. Magna Cum Laude. That tells me that he is committed to the law. Finally, I never felt he was out to make a buck. Several occasions I had stopped by, and he found time to talk to me, and did not charge me. He replied multiple times with detailed emails that I know required at least 30 minutes to research and write (after hours on two occasions), and did not charge me. Perhaps it was because of the situation and that the divorce was amicable, but he never tried to get me to push things. To close, I would reiterate that I believe Mr. Dennis is honest, knowledgeable, fair, attentive, and responsive. I would hire him again without hesitation and recommend him to friends and family.
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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 Mr Dennis to anyone looking for an attorney in the panhandle.
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AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Jones Gaglio & Dennis
  • 2013 - Present
  • Attorney
  • The Silva Law Group
  • 2012 - 2013
  • Associate General Counsel
  • Florida Dental Association
  • 2004 - 2012
  • Judicial Staff Attorney
  • 14th Judicial Circuit Of Florida
  • 1999 - 2004
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Education

  • Florida State University College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1998
  • Florida State University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1995

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

Associations

  • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County chapter)
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Bay County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Florida Bar
  • Member
  • 1998 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 2011 Special Recognition Service Award
  • Florida Dental Association
  • 2011

Speaking Engagements

  • January 2014 Meeting of EscaRosa Dental Society
  • How the Affordable Care Act Impacts Dentistry
  • 2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (22)
Given (27)
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Unknown Attorney | Apr 27
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Don has an excellent reputation in the legal community."
Corporate and incorporation Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Don. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
Corporate and incorporation Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Dennis is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a true credit to the legal profession."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 23
Relationship: Other
"Don has done well for himself since we were classmates at FSU College of Law and he remains the same: hard working and intelligent, yet down-to-earth and approachable. You would do well for yourself and your case by retaining the services of Mr. Dennis."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Don A Dennis is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very, very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the community and considered as an expert in his field."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend Don Dennis. He is knowledgeable, experienced, kind and compassionate."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Dennis is an experienced and well respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."
Family Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer as his reputation is well known in his community for making his clients whole and never giving up."
Family Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Don is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney. He is very well respected in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
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