Licensed for 45 years

State FL

Acquired 1978

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Dale Martin Swope

Insurance Attorney at Tampa, FL

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Insurance

48%

Insurance Coverage
Personal injury

47%

Personal Injury: Plaintiff
Spinal cord injury

5%

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Swope, Rodante, PA Law Firm

1234 E 5th Ave

Tampa, FL, 33605-4904

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Education

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978

University of South Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1975

Associations

Florida Justice Association
President-Elect
2016 - Present

Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Member
1998 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
1998 - Present

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
Incorporator
N/A

National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers
N/A

Florida Justice Association
Secretary
2014 - 2015

Super Lawyers Blue Ribbon Panel
Member
2013 - 2013

Federal Bar Association
Member
2012 - 2012

American Law Institute
Member
2010 - 2010

Florida Justice Association
Executive Committee
2010 - 2010

Florida Justice Association
Co-chair of CLE Committee
2005 - 2006

American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
2002 - 2002

Hillsborough County Bar Association Solo Practioner's Committee
Founder and initial Chairman
1991 - 1992

Hillsborough County Young Lawyers Section
Board of Directors
1988 - 1989

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2017

EAGLE Centurion Award
Florida Justice Association
2016

Best Lawyers in America
US Best Lawyers
N/A

Who's Who in American Law
Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
N/A

Who's Who in the South
Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
N/A

S. Victor Tipton Award, superior achievement in legal writing
Florida Justice Association
N/A

Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Hillsborough County Bar Association
N/A

Most Significant Project by a Young Lawyers Section
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Section
N/A

Mickey Smiley Award for Mentorship
Florida Justice Association Young Lawyers section
N/A

Champion for Children Award
Voices for Children, a Guardian Ad Litem program
N/A

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine
N/A

“Rough Rider” & Teddy Roosevelt Award
Florida Justice Association
N/A

Top Rated Lawyer in Insurance Law
Martindale Hubbell and American Lawyer Media
N/A

Legal Leader
Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite
N/A

Bronze, Silver and Crystal EAGLE Award
Florida Justice Association
N/A

Eagle Hall of FAme
Florida Justice Association
N/A

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Publications

Florida Medical Malpractice Handbook, (The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education 2nd Ed.)
Co-author of Chapter 14, "Bad Faith Claims"
2009

Florida Medcal Malpractice Handbook, (The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education 1st Ed.)
Co-author of Chapter 14, "Bad Faith Claims"
2006

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"
2005

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

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Speaking Engagements

2016 State Court Trial Seminar
Panelist for Hillsborough County Bar Association Jury Selection CLE
2016

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
2015

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
2013

Florida Justice Association’s Annual Convention Advanced Trial Skills 2012 Seminar
Living with the New De Facto Changes for Bad Faith in Federal Court
2012

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
2009

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
2008

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
2007

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
2006

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.
2005

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Punitive Damages Seminar
Proving Mega Damages Including Punitive in Bad Faith Damages
2003

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 2001 Insurance Bad Faith Seminar
Advanced Issues in Third Party Bad Faith
2001

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers' Insurance Issues in the New Millennium
The Case for Recovering Emotional Distress Damages in Bad Faith Cases
2000

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 1998 Auto Negligence Seminar
Creating Themes that Win In Auto Cases
1998

Bridge the Gap Seminar - Tampa Young Lawyers Division
Trial by Jury
1995

National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Advanced Trial Advocacy Training
1990

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Attorney endorsements

Received (13)

Given (2)

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Jay Grife

Personal injury Attorney | 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."

Elizabeth Munro

Personal injury Attorney | 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."

Michael Noone

Insurance fraud Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

Personal injury Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Steven Heintz

Insurance Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

Donald Hinkle

Litigation Attorney | Mar 28
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

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

Robert Thompson

Personal injury Attorney | 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."

John Manuel

Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | 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."

Jonathan Groff

Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | 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."

Dennis Diecidue

Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | 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."

Scot Goldberg

Personal injury Attorney | 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."

Jeffrey Byrd

Personal injury Attorney | 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."

Keith Taylor

Personal injury Attorney | 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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