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Acquired: 1978
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dale is a top notch attorney in the personal injury field. He is one of a few attorneys who actually knows how to fight for a client in Court, if necessary. In a world full of clones, Dale is the originator. Dale is blazing trails that others lawyers are not even able to comprehend. He is the best of the best."
"Dale is an excellent lawyer, is very knowledgeable in his field, and he vigorously pursues his clients' interests. I strongly recommend him for representation in the personal injury/wrongful death area of the law."
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2018
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2017
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2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
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2016
EAGLE Centurion Award, Florida Justice Association
2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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Best Lawyers in America, US Best Lawyers
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Eagle Hall of FAme, Florida Justice Association
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Bronze, Silver and Crystal EAGLE Award, Florida Justice Association
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Legal Leader, Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite
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Top Rated Lawyer in Insurance Law, Martindale Hubbell and American Lawyer Media
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“Rough Rider” & Teddy Roosevelt Award, Florida Justice Association
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
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Champion for Children Award, Voices for Children, a Guardian Ad Litem program
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Mickey Smiley Award for Mentorship, Florida Justice Association Young Lawyers section
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Most Significant Project by a Young Lawyers Section, Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Section
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Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, Hillsborough County Bar Association
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S. Victor Tipton Award, superior achievement in legal writing, Florida Justice Association
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Who's Who in the South, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
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Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Swope, Rodante P.A.
2016 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationPresident-Elect
1998 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
Incorporator
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers
2014 - 2015
Florida Justice AssociationSecretary
2013 - 2013
Super Lawyers Blue Ribbon PanelMember
2012 - 2012
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2010
American Law InstituteMember
2010 - 2010
Florida Justice AssociationExecutive Committee
2005 - 2006
Florida Justice AssociationCo-chair of CLE Committee
2002 - 2002
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
1991 - 1992
Hillsborough County Bar Association Solo Practioner's CommitteeFounder and initial Chairman
1988 - 1989
Hillsborough County Young Lawyers SectionBoard of Directors
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Panelist for Hillsborough County Bar Association Jury Selection CLE
2015
Insurance Bad Faith Actions from Medical Malpractice Cases
2015
Discovery in a Dawning Digital Age
2015
Closing Argument
2015
Insurance Bad Faith
2015
Al J. Cone Trial Seminar
2013
The Current Standard for Bad Faith Failure to Settle Under Florida Law as Applied in State versus Federal Court
2013
Closing Argument
2012
Living with the New De Facto Changes for Bad Faith in Federal Court
2009
The Strategies, Techniques and Pitfalls of Cases Involving a Liability Carrier's Bad Faith Claims Handling
2009
Strategies to Beat Insurance Company Conduct of Deny, Delay and Don't Pay: A Review of Recent Caselaw
2008
Identifying and Preserving the Third Party Bad Faith Claim
2008
Necessary Steps Which Must Be Taken by Trial Counsel in the Underlying Case in Order to Prevail in the First Party Bad Faith Case
2008
Establishing Bad Faith Post 2003
2008
The X Files: What Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know About Bad Faith
2008
More than a Slingshot: First and Third Party Bad Faith – Taking Aim at Goliath: Conquering the Insurance Giants
2007
Nuts and Bolts of a Bad Faith Case
2007
Automotive Law Legislative Changes and Case Law Update
2007
Nuts and Bolts of a Bad Faith Case
2007
New Approached to Damages
2006
FDLA Conference Seminar Presentation
2006
Al J. Cone Trial Seminar
2006
Tips for Proving the Bad Faith Case
2006
Bad Faith: Getting to the Heart of the Matter at Mediation
2006
The Seven Cardinal Sins Committed by Trial Lawyers
2006
Medical Malpractice Seminar
2005
The Anatomy of an Opening - Winning in the Beginning
2005
The Beginning of an Insurance Bad Faith Case
2005
Keeping Faith in Bad Faith – Berges v. Infinity Insurance Co.
2003
Proving Mega Damages Including Punitive in Bad Faith Damages
2001
Advanced Issues in Third Party Bad Faith
2000
The Case for Recovering Emotional Distress Damages in Bad Faith Cases
1998
Creating Themes that Win In Auto Cases
1995
Trial by Jury
1990
Advanced Trial Advocacy Training
2009
2006
2005
1999
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