Dennis Michael Morgenstern

Dennis Michael Morgenstern

4.5
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 43 years

Car accident Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products, Wrongful Death

2002 Lois Avenue, Suite 150, Tampa, FL

About Dennis

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

43 years | 350 cases

40%
Personal Injury 30%

I have 26 + years of experience in preparing and settling/trying personal injury ("PI")cases. I spent the first 16 years practicing in Pittsburgh (PA) and moved to FL in 1989. I have been practicing exclusively in the PI area; I have tried (first chair) at least 40 (injury) cases, to verdict.

43 years | 300 cases

30%
Defective and Dangerous Products 20%

I have handled cases against various manufacturers and retailers, including Bausch & Lomb, Good Year Tire, and various other Fortune 500 Companies.

43 years | 75 cases

20%
Wrongful Death 10%

I handle wrongful death matters occuring in automobile collisions and motorcycle collisions, and other areas of personal injury law.

43 years | 50 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1982

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Morgenstern & Herd P A

2002 Lois Avenue, Suite 150, Tampa, FL, 33607

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Dennis Michael Morgenstern's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (1) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Ed | February 8, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

No nonsense, drives with passion to spot damages

Denny connects and promotes legal knowledge with mutual accord. His demeanor is stern, for reason: he drives to sort and spot winning aspects. He is about the law and validating the customer with actionable legal. I thank Denny for his guiding focus. My friends recommendation is affirmed. From r...eceiving my call with with knowledge and then to Denny, Yes, I too recommend Denny and his associates. Genuine came through as our conversation became common with understanding and we discussed compliance contracts. Namely government oversight agencies permitting patient's only hospital/clinic to withholding member benefits. I so appreciated Denny. God Bless your work.

Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2015

Knows his stuff, but a real bad-ass if you don't obey

Can't say enough about his knowledge and relatively straight shooting style. He was the only one of three attorneys who would actually fight my whiplash claim with GEICO. The other two just wanted to settle for the pittance the insurance company wanted to offer. The policy limits weren't high, but... at least I got it all, not the fraction GEICO wanted to offer. Three years to find the right attorney, seven years to recover 99% from the whiplash. $35k in medical expenses and without Dennis, GEICO only offered me $4k. But that Dennis has a mouth on him--don't piss him off by not doing what he tells you to do. I guess you want that personality fighting your battles for you, but it's hard to take when it's directed at you, especially when you live with a constant migraine.

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Dennis Michael Morgenstern's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Herd

Car accident lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Denny is one of the most caring and thorough lawyers I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He is an engineer and thinks like a lawyer. He is TOP SHELF all the way."

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Joseph Saunders

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dennis has an excellent reputation in Tampa Bay and in Florida for his top trial skills and his expertise in medical negligence cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Herd

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Carl Ohall

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1998

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Morgenstern & Herd, P.A.

2000 - 2006

Owner, Dennis M. Morgenstern, P.A.

Associations

2003 - Present

Tampa Bay American Inn of Court

Master

2000 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

1998 - Present

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lindner v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. & Bandag

Plaintiff's verdict in the amount of $3,000,000.

Medlin v. Dickson

Plaintiff's verdict of $9.4 million (net).

M & H Client v. Bausch & Lomb

Settlement in excess of $2 million.

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Education

1982

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

United States Military Academy

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Facing the Challenges of Today's Practice: Learn How to Succeed & Build Your Practice

Disassembling the Biomechanical Expert - Engineering 101

2009

Tampa Bay Inn of Court

Ethics

2009

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Languages

German

English

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