Daniel F. Pilka pairs litigation skill with deep civic involvement. He chairs the St. Joseph’s Academy Foundation and St. Joseph’s Catholic School and serves on the parish Planned Giving and Financial Committees and the Parish Foundation. A member of Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree Council 2505 (Lakeland) and an active participant in the South Lakeland Rotary Club, Mr. Pilka is engaged with the Brandon and Lakeland Chambers of Commerce—having chaired committees and served two terms on the Brandon Chamber Board—where Pilka & Associates, P.A. was named Small Business of the Month. A former president of the Brandon Bar Association, he also shares his legal acumen as an adjunct professor at Florida Southern College.

Strategic. Respected. Relentless in protecting what matters most.

Strategic agreements built to protect your interests and support your success.

Prepared. Proven. Ready to fight for you.

Fighting for your recovery—every step of the way.

From contract to closing, we’ve got you covered.

Thoughtful trust planning for lasting security.

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Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

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Pilka & Associates, Pa

(813) 653-3800

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213 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL, 33511-4707

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Car Accidents (1) Debt Collection (1) Lawsuits & Disputes (1) Personal Injury (1) Real Estate (1)

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Posted by Terry | September 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Pay close attention to his Billings

I hired Attorney Daniel Pilka to represent me in a lawsuit filed against me for HOA Attorney fees. I told Attorney Pilka since day 1, that I have limited resources, as a homeowner. Each month, Mr. Pilka send me billings that show excessive phone calls, that he says he made to the Plaintiff and the ...other defendant's attorneys. Mind you there was practically no activity on the case for the entire year I retained his services. I send him emails telling not to waste my resources on phone calls. In frustration, I terminated his services after I exhausted $4300+ and he informed me that he couldn't guarantee me a win unless I pay him more resourses$$. As it turns out, after I terminated Attorney Pilka, he sent me an email advising me that during his Motion to terminate as my Attorney, the judge advised that I was not at fault, and did not owe the Plaintiff any attorney fees as they claimed. Attorney Pilka is very knowledgeable in HOA matters, but I wouldn't recommend him to individual homeowners who have limited resources, as his billings are extremely high, he would be a better fit with a Community Association.

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2026

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Brandon Bar Association

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Education

1984

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Languages

English

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Strategic. Respected. Relentless in protecting what matters most.

Strategic agreements built to protect your interests and support your success.

Prepared. Proven. Ready to fight for you.

Fighting for your recovery—every step of the way.

From contract to closing, we’ve got you covered.

Thoughtful trust planning for lasting security.

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Licensed in Florida for 41 years

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