Dale Martin Swope

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Dale Martin Swope

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Licensed for 47 years

Insurance Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Insurance, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death ... +7 more

1234 E 5th Ave, Tampa, FL

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About Dale

Biography

Dale Swope is managing partner of Swope, Rodante P.A. which is the development of the solo firm practice he founded six months out of law school, in 1979.

Mr. Swope is a Tampa native, and a gr...

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Insurance 20%

Insurance Coverage

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Personal Injury: Plaintiff

20%
Car Accident 10%

10%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

10%
Brain Injury 5%

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

5%
Motorcycle Accident 5%

5%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 47 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1978

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Swope, Rodante, PA Law Firm

1234 E 5th Ave, Tampa, FL, 33605-4904

swoperodante.com/

Online Presence

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Jay Grife

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Is there a better lawyer for injuries or insurance? His columns help all appreciate the intricacies of this legal arena."

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Elizabeth Munro

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dale is a truly innovative and brilliant attorney. I would recommend him to anyone seeking counsel for personal injury or Insurance bad faith purposes."

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Michael Noone

Insurance fraud lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dale. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Steven Heintz

Insurance lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dale is the lawyer that really smart lawyers call for advice."

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Donald Hinkle

Litigation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Dale has been associated with me on cases and is a terrific attorney."

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Robert Thompson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyers work and standing in the legal community. Dale is a dedicated member of Florida’s legal community with respect for and knowledge of the law. He is a tireless worker that always keeps his client’s best interest in mind. I highly recommend him to any person who needs the assistance of a highly qualified and competent attorney."

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John Manuel

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I confidently endorse this lawyer’s work. As a dedicated member of the Florida legal community, Dale Swope has shown an uncompromising respect for, and knowledge of the law. He has always worked hard to produce results in the best interest of clients. I would strongly recommend him to any person who needs the assistance of a highly qualified and competent attorney."

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Jonathan Groff

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dale'sexperience; skill and legal knowledge has been an invaluable help to me and other attorneys I know of. I highly recomend him."

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Dennis Diecidue

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dale Swope is an outstanding trial lawyer: creative, innovative, and always prepared on both the facts and the law. He is the lawyers' lawyer: teacher, mentor and generous colleague. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Scot Goldberg

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dale is a tireless advocate for his clients and his profession. His trial skills are far and away the bench mark for all lawyers. His complex problem solving and his intelectual methods hold him out as one of the premeire attorneys in the country."

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Jeffrey Byrd

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Keith Taylor

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Christopher Ligori

Personal injury lawyer

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J Olmstead

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

EAGLE Centurion Award, Florida Justice Association

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Managing Partner, Swope, Rodante P.A.

Associations

2016 - Present

Florida Justice Association

President-Elect

1998 - Present

Southern Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

Incorporator

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers

2014 - 2015

Florida Justice Association

Secretary

2013 - 2013

Super Lawyers Blue Ribbon Panel

Member

2012 - 2012

Federal Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2010

American Law Institute

Member

2010 - 2010

Florida Justice Association

Executive Committee

2005 - 2006

Florida Justice Association

Co-chair of CLE Committee

2002 - 2002

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

1991 - 1992

Hillsborough County Bar Association Solo Practioner's Committee

Founder and initial Chairman

1988 - 1989

Hillsborough County Young Lawyers Section

Board of Directors

Education

1978

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

2016 State Court Trial Seminar

Panelist for Hillsborough County Bar Association Jury Selection CLE

2015

Titans of Trial Medical Mal Practice Seminar

Insurance Bad Faith Actions from Medical Malpractice Cases

2015

Florida Justice Association 2015 Workhorse Seminar

Discovery in a Dawning Digital Age

2015

Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division 2015 Basic Trial Practice Seminar

Closing Argument

2015

Annual Florida Justice Association Convention

Insurance Bad Faith

2015

Al J. Cone Trial Seminar

Al J. Cone Trial Seminar

2013

Florida Justice Association 2013 Masters of Justice Seminar

The Current Standard for Bad Faith Failure to Settle Under Florida Law as Applied in State versus Federal Court

2013

Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division 2013 Basic Trial Practice Seminar

Closing Argument

2012

Florida Justice Association’s Annual Convention Advanced Trial Skills 2012 Seminar

Living with the New De Facto Changes for Bad Faith in Federal Court

2009

Florida Justice Association 2009 Insurance Seminar

The Strategies, Techniques and Pitfalls of Cases Involving a Liability Carrier's Bad Faith Claims Handling

2009

Florida Justice Association 2009 Automobile Negligence Seminar

Strategies to Beat Insurance Company Conduct of Deny, Delay and Don't Pay: A Review of Recent Caselaw

2008

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Identifying and Preserving the Third Party Bad Faith Claim

2008

Florida Justice Association 2008 Workhorse Seminar

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

Florida Justice Association 2008 Medical Malpractice

Establishing Bad Faith Post 2003

2008

Florida Justice Association 2008 Masters of Justice Seminar

The X Files: What Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know About Bad Faith

2008

Florida Justice Association 2008 Insurance Seminar

More than a Slingshot: First and Third Party Bad Faith – Taking Aim at Goliath: Conquering the Insurance Giants

2007

Insurance Bad Faith Seminar for Florida Justice Association

Nuts and Bolts of a Bad Faith Case

2007

Florida Justice Association Conference

Automotive Law Legislative Changes and Case Law Update

2007

Florida Justice Association 2007 Insurance Bad Faith Seminar

Nuts and Bolts of a Bad Faith Case

2007

Association of Trial Lawyers of America Conference

New Approached to Damages

2006

FDLA Conference Seminar

FDLA Conference Seminar Presentation

2006

Al J. Cone Trial Seminar for the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Al J. Cone Trial Seminar

2006

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar Presentation

Tips for Proving the Bad Faith Case

2006

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar

Bad Faith: Getting to the Heart of the Matter at Mediation

2006

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Seminar

The Seven Cardinal Sins Committed by Trial Lawyers

2006

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Conference

Medical Malpractice Seminar

2005

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 2005 Auto Negligence Seminar

The Anatomy of an Opening - Winning in the Beginning

2005

2005 Annual Education Seminar

The Beginning of an Insurance Bad Faith Case

2005

2005 Annual Convention – General Session: Advanced Trial Skills Seminar

Keeping Faith in Bad Faith – Berges v. Infinity Insurance Co.

2003

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Punitive Damages Seminar

Proving Mega Damages Including Punitive in Bad Faith Damages

2001

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 2001 Insurance Bad Faith Seminar

Advanced Issues in Third Party Bad Faith

2000

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers' Insurance Issues in the New Millennium

The Case for Recovering Emotional Distress Damages in Bad Faith Cases

1998

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 1998 Auto Negligence Seminar

Creating Themes that Win In Auto Cases

1995

Bridge the Gap Seminar - Tampa Young Lawyers Division

Trial by Jury

1990

National Institute of Trial Advocacy

Advanced Trial Advocacy Training

Publications

2009

Florida Medical Malpractice Handbook, (The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education 2nd Ed.) Co-author of Chapter 14, "Bad Faith Claims"

2006

Florida Medcal Malpractice Handbook, (The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education 1st Ed.) Co-author of Chapter 14, "Bad Faith Claims"

2005

Florida Automobile Insurance Law (The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education 6th Ed.) Co- Author of Chapter 8, "Practice and Procedure in Handling Automobile Case", Part I, "Plaintiff's Viewpoint"

1999

Journal of Florida Justice Association Tips for the Auto Practitioner - - monthly column from 1999 to present

Languages

English

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