Deciding to become a lawyer at the tender age of eight, Mr. Soloway set out to create a practice of law that served the interests of his clients in a somewhat "old-fashioned" way - through simple hard work and a dedication to winning each legal fight ethically and honorably. Mr. Soloway believed that success for his clients would be the natural result. Mr. Soloway refined this idea throughout his college and law school years. He worked his way through high school, college, and even law school. Before passing the bar exams and becoming a licensed attorney, Mr. Soloway became the University Public Defender for the 20,000 students attending Florida State University, was a law clerk to four Florida Circuit Judges and ultimately, clerked for the Dexter Douglass law firm in Tallahassee. Mr. Douglass, who was appointed to help write the revised century-old Florida Constitution in 1968 by the Governor of Florida and the Florida Legislature, is himself one of the most renowned attorneys in the history of Florida. He recently expressed that in over fifty years of practice, "[Dan Soloway] was the finest law clerk I ever had." Mr. Soloway graduated college from the University of New York cum laude, and became an Honors Graduate from the Florida State University School of Law. With more than fifty trials conducted as a State Attorney prosecutor intern in South Florida (47 victories), and numerous additional successful trials and appeals as the FSU Public Defender, Mr. Soloway was heavily recruited by law firms across the state from Dade County District Attorney, (later, United States Attorney General) Janet Reno in Miami, to firms in Tampa, the Space Coast, Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Fort Myers, and North and Northwest Florida. He accepted the job offer with the lowest pay, but with the greatest potential for building a law firm that would bring life to his ideas. This beginning of his law practice with the law firm of McKenzie and Associates in 1985 resulted in quick success, and the firm became known as McKenzie and Soloway within only a few years after the firm recruited him out of school. Over the next nine years, Mr. Soloway's success at both the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts helped lead to the firm's growth from only two lawyers to six lawyers and 18 support staff. However, the growth and success of this firm motivated Mr. Soloway to create his ideal law firm in 1998 - the Soloway Law Firm. In fairly short order, Mr. Soloway worked to build a law firm that now includes four attorneys - Dan Soloway, Daniel Finelli, Kimberly Corkill, and Ian MacLaren - and a staff of seven legal assistants, support personnel and office manager.
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Acquired: 1985
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1013 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL, 325048605
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Posted by julie | June 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Mr. Soloway about a car accident, and he said that although he didn't handle car accidents, he was willing to represent me. He seemed very friendly when we met, but then he handed the case over to his "associate." I was told that although cases like mine weren't money makers, because I ...
While I am very sorry that you are unhappy with the service provided to you at no cost whatsoever, this occurred almost 3 years ago and perhaps your recollection is not as accurate as it was back in 2015. But I assure you, we did in fact contact your chosen doctor on numerous occasions to get the support you needed, and despite our efforts your doctor failed to provide the necessary support to get the result you wanted. Please feel free to contact me offline and I will provide you all the information I can, again, at no cost to you. While I can't win every single case, I do promise my best efforts and that will always be true at my law firm. Thank you, Daniel M. Soloway
Posted by Bonnie | August 18, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Mr Soloway concerning an insurance dispute. Mr Soloway was kind enough to call me back after business hours and discuss my options. He gave me advise even though he would not be able to take the case. I was so impressed with this man and his integrity I felt I needed to write this revi...
Posted by David Paul | October 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I have interacted with Dan many times over the year. Dan is a passionate and creative advocate who ranks among the top lawyers in his area. He is a serious lawyer who can handle the most serious of case. I recommend Dan without reservation.
Posted by Richard | September 30, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
I have consulted with Attorney Daniel Soloway on many occasions for different cases. Daniel always took the time to explain my position and direction to me so I could actually understand it. He assisted me in an international matter and assisted me in hiring the right lawyer for my needs. What sets D...
Posted by JP | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Soloway represented me for an OTJ Shoulders Injury I suffered in 2011 with the Company I flew for as a Helicopter Pilot. No other Attorney this side of the Mississippi in NW Florida is qualified to do so at the Federal and Supreme Court Levels. The Claim was brutal in my opinion as I have never...
"Dan Soloway is a top notch practitioner in the area of civil rights law. He is that rare bird with multiple fields of expertise -- personal injury, social security, civil rights. His knowledge in these various areas combines to strengthen his competence in each. I highly recommend him."
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"Brilliant lawyer. A real credit to our profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. I think he's smart, caring and motivated. we worked together on a case and he was great."
"I have worked alongside Dan both as a paralegal and as an attorney. He is a top shelf lawyer with impeccable ethical standards and he shows great dedication to his clients. I highly recommend him."
"I've known Dan for several years. We worked an a significant personal injury case involving a tractor trailer collision. Dan is insightful, intelligent, and a pleasure to work with. I recommend him on injury matters, particularly those involving civil rights."
"Dan Soloway is an outstanding lawyer who provides personal service to his clients while representing them at the highest level. He is well respected by both judges and defense counsel and has an amazing work ethic. I would entrust the most important legal issues in my life to a lawyer like Dan Soloway."
"Dan is a true specialist and has achieved outstanding results for his clients. He is higly professional and represents his clients with the utmost integrity. Dan is a phenomenal lawyer and I highly recommend him."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
1990
Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Bar
1989
Pro Bono Service Award, Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association
1998 - Present
President, Soloway Law Firm
1989 - 1998
Co-Owner/Partner/VP, McKenzie & Soloway, P.A.
1988 - 1989
Partner, McKenzie, Milsap & Soloway
1985 - 1988
Associate, McKenzie & Associates, P.A.
1983 - 1985
Law Clerk, Douglass, Davey, Cooper & Coppins, P.A.
Associate Member
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English