$ 400-500 per hour
Dayna practices appellate law in a wide range of civil subject areas, with a focus on family law, dependency law, adoption law, and contract disputes. She offers attorney clients litigation support and trial preparation, including consulting on complex cases, drafting intricate motions, and performing extensive research.
A native Floridian, Dayna grew up in south and central Florida. She graduated from Dr. Phillips High School and earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude from University of Central Florida, concentrating in interdisciplinary studies with a blend of English literature, journalism, mass communications, and sociology.
Dayna previously worked in civil liability defense, insurance defense, and employment law. She graduated from Florida State University College of Law where she gained valuable experience as a Certified Legal Intern at the Public Interest Law Center. There, she represented indigent clients and children in prison. Dayna also received the Distinguished Pro Bono Service certificate for her legal education efforts and her pro bono litigation and trial work. She was a teaching assistant in the school’s Juris Master program, where she worked in both Health Care Fraud and Abuse, and Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance courses.
Dayna serves on the Florida Bar Journal editorial board and is a member of the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, where she was the 2020-2022 appellate fellow. She is a Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator. She also volunteers at the pro bono family clinic through Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. Dayna teaches legal writing at Florida International University as an adjunct professor.
EDUCATION
• Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2019
• American College of Education, M.Ed., 2019
• University of Central Florida, B.A., summa cum laude, 2014
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
• The Florida Bar member in good standing (2020-present)
• The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section appellate fellow (2020-2022)
• The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section and Young Lawyers Section member (2020-present)
• The Florida Bar Journal editorial board member (2020-present)
• Palm Beach County Bar Association member (2021-present)
• Florida Association for Women Lawyers member (2020-present)
• Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court (2021-2022)
• Florida Rural Legal Services volunteer family law consultant (2020-present)
• Bar Association of Montgomery County (2022-present)
• Women’s Bar Association of Maryland (2022-present)
• American Bar Association publication team member (2018-2022)
• American Bar Association negotiation competition judge (2020-present)
• American Bar Association moot court competition judge (2020-present)
ADMISSIONS
• The Florida Bar
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator
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$ 400-500 per hour
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Acquired: 2023
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Posted by Mica Cambridge | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family
The best decision we made for our children’s safety!
Meeting Dayna was truly the turning point in our TPR (Termination of Parental Rights) case. She became the advocate our children deserved. Before her, we worked with attorneys who didn’t take our situation seriously and seemed more focused on collecting fees than protecting our rights. Dayna was the ...
Posted by Kimberly | July 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional Legal Support – Five Stars for Dayna Maeder!
Working with Dayna Maeder during my divorce was a truly positive experience. From the start, she was incredibly easy to talk to, making the whole process much less daunting. Dayna's approach was both professional and compassionate. She was always available to answer my questions, provided clear and p...
Posted by Bob Z | June 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
outstanding expertise and support
I highly recommend Dayna. Her professionalism, expertise, and dedication are outstanding. Dayna explained every step clearly and crafted strong arguments. She was always accessible and reassuring. Thanks to her hard work, I got the win I needed.
Posted by Esmeralda | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A Life Changing Attorney
I filed a termination of parental rights case due to sexual assault and was told by many I wouldn't win the case, but Mrs. Maeder proved everyone wrong! She won both the trial and the appeal for me and my child. I absolutely believe she saved me and my child's life. She fought for my child and prot...
Posted by Eleni | April 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
Diligent, compassionate and determined!
Dayna is one of the most compassionate lawyers I’ve had the pleasure to work with. She listens, analyzes and tailors her representation based on her client’s needs. She’s a determined advocate who thoroughly researches and considers every possible solution available for her clients. She is a fierce ...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dayna several times on many of my cases. She is knowledgeable and excellent at law research. With her assistance I have won arguments. I highly recommend her and trust her work product."
"Dayna and I worked together on several appeals. She is a strong researcher and writer, with exccellent analytical skills. She is collaborative as needed, adapting to changing circumstances, while advocating for her clients."
"I highly recommend Dayna Maeder. She is incredibly knowledgeable in the field of family law and highly skilled at research and writing. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."
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Distinguished Pro Bono Service, Florida State University College of Law
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Appellate Attorney - Of Counsel, Shannin Law Firm, P.A.
2021 - Present
Legal Writing Professor - Adjunct, Florida International University
2020 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Law Offices of Dayna Maeder
2019 - 2020
Associate Attorney, McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver, & Stern, P.A.
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Orange County Bar AssociationMember
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The Florida BarMember
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Florida Bar, Appellate Practice SectionMember
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Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
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Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2022
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAssociate Editor
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