Dennis Gus Diecidue
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CURRICULUM VITAE
CERTIFICATIONS
1983 BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER BY FLORIDA BAR
(RE-CERTIFIED, 1987, 1993, 1998, 2003)
1983 BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL LAWYER BY NATIONAL BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCACY (1983 - 1999)
1993 CIRCUIT COURT MEDIATOR CERTIFIED BY FLORIDA SUPREME COURT
(RE-CERTIFIED 1998, 2003, 2008)
1994 MEDIATION PANEL, U.S. DISTRICT COURT, MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE LAW
FLORIDA STATE COURTS
U.S. SUPREME COURT
U.S. DISTRICT COURT, MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
U.S. ELEVENTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
U.S. COURT OF CLAIMS
EMPLOYMENT
1984- PRESENT THE DIECIDUE LAW FIRM, P.A.
1974-1984 PARTNER, DIECIDUE, FERLITA, PRIETO & NUTTER, P.A.
1972-1974 DENNIS G. DIECIDUE, P.A. (SOLO PRACTICE)
1971-1972 ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. (JUVENILE COURT PROSECUTOR)
1969-1972 ASSOCIATE, YADO, KEEL & NELSON, P.A.
ASSOCIATIONS
FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION SINCE 1969
-1988, MEMBER JUDICIAL NOMINATING RULES COMMITTEE
-1990 - 1999, MEMBER LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICE COMMITTEE
-1994, VICE-CHAIR
-1995 & 1996, CHAIR
-1999, MEMBER OF THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
-2002, CHAIR
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION SINCE 1969
-1989, MEMBER LEGAL ECONOMICS & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
-1990, MEMBER ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE
-1994, MEMBER PROFESSIONAL COURTESY COMMITTEE
1969 - 2005 AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
-AMERICAN BAR ENDOWMENT, 1992
FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (ACADEMY OF FLORIDA TRIAL LAWYERS)
SINCE 1977
-1988, MEMBER RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SUBCOMMITTEE
-1989, MEMBER LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AMERICAN TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION) SINCE 1980 -DIPLOMATE
AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES (ABOTA) SINCE 1989
TAMPA BAY TRIAL LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION SINCE 2000
AMERICAN INNS OF COURT, TAMPA BAY INN OF COURT SINCE 1998
- 2000, PARLIAMENTARIAN
- 2001, SECRETARY
- AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION PANEL OF ARBITRATORS (1994-1999)
- AMERICAN MEDIATION ASSOCIATION, 1994
-DIPLOMATE, CONGRESS OF CERTIFIED CIRCUIT MEDIATORS, 1994
-SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONALS IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION (SPIDR), 1996
OTHER ACTIVITIES
1975-1980 MEMBER BI-RACIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO HILLSBOROUGH
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
1978-1981 MEMBER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
1988-2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLORIDA SPECIAL OLYMPICS
-IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, 1996 - 1998
-CHAIR, 1994 - 1996
-CHAIR ELECT, 1992 -1994
-VICE CHAIR, 1991 - 1992
-SECRETARY, 1990 - 1991
1989-2002 STATE OF FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM FOR ABUSED
AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN, VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Florida for 56 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1969
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Dennis Gus Diecidue
5836 Mariner St., Tampa, FL, 336093412
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Dennis Gus Diecidue's Reviews
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Posted by Alicia | August 17, 2009
One of the "Good Guys"
I have found Dennis to be one of the true "Good Guys" in the legal arena. I have used his office for several different issues and each time I had complete and total satisfaction with the service and expertise that has been shown to me and my family. He makes you feel at ease and is always willing to ...
Dennis Gus Diecidue's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"A top flight attorney and litigator. Fights for his clients."
"Attorney Diecidue is an extremely talented and professional litigator. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Dennis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Dennis is one of the most effective mediators two litigants could end up with. He's detailed, knowledgeable, hard working and had years of experience talking to injured people and insurance adjusters. I found him to be unique and apart from "you get two hours to get it done" type of mediators. He was very respectful of the client and got the job done."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dennis mediated a case for one of my clients, and I have also known him in his private practice for many years. I endorse his work as among the highest in quality and ethics, as his own professional and track record will attest."
"Dennis is smart, dedicated, and highly skilled. A rare combination placing him among the best. I endorse him without reservation."
"Mr. Diecidue is a trial lawyer extraordinaire. I had the high honor to co-counsel an extremely difficult negligence case with him, which he was able to lead to a successful resolution for our client. His unswerving loyalty to his clients and his love of the law are his hallmarks. I enthusiastically endorse Mr. Diecidue."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dennis is a top-flight trial lawyer. Highest ability and ethical standards. I recommend him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dennis is a personal injury lawyer that will not back down from the insurance companies. He gets results."
"Dennis and I have been associated colleagues for 10 years or more and he is a forever source of inspiration and dedication. A tried and true advocate for the injury in this State, Dennis can be trusted to give the best representation that a client could seek."
"Dennis has long been a leader in the Tampa Bay area legal community as a personal injury practitioner, as an insurance bad-faith expert, and as a mediator. His colleagues recognize his skill, his dedication, and his professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyers work and standing in the legal community. Dennis 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."
"Dennis is a top-notch lawyer with a reputation for ethics and hard work. I highly recommend him."
"Dennis Diecidue is a highly capable and exceptional personal injury attorney. He has a strong command of personal injury law which he is able to use to his client's advantage. I would highly recommend Dennis."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dennis 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. I would highly recommend him."
"I confidently endorse this lawyer’s work. As a dedicated member of the Florida legal community, Dennis Diecidue 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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Experience
Honors
1993
Certified Circuit Court Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
1983
Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Florida Bar Board of Specialization
1983
Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, American Board of Trial Advocates
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Attorney, The Diecidue Law Firm
1978 - 1981
Member, Hillsborough County Civil Service Commission
1975 - 1980
Member, Bi-Racial Advisory Committee To Hillsborugh County School Bd.
1974 - 1983
Partner, Diecidue, Ferlita Prieto & Nutter
1972 - 1974
Sole Practioner, Dennis G. Diecidue, P.A.
1971 - 1973
Assistant County Attorney, Hillsborough County Attorney's Office
1969 - 1972
Associate Attorney, Yado, Keel & Nelson, P.A.
Associations
2000 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
1988 - Present
Special Olympics of FloridaDirector
1980 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1979 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
1977 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1977 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
1970 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
1969 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationFormer Chair of LOMAS (Law Office Managment Assistance Service)
1969 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2013
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector
1998 - 2015
American Inns of Court - Tampa Bay InnFormer Secretary, Parliamentarian
1969 - 2005
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential settlement in middle of re-trial
Education
1969
law
1966
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English