Thank you so much to Dineen! She saved my trademark. The filing was too difficult for me to understand, and I was just going to let it go, but she happened to be watching it for me and took it over at my request. I had plenty of solicitations from other internet lawyers, but I don't trust those people as far as I can throw them. No way was I giving them so much power over my trademark and business. Dineen is wonderful!
Ms Wasylik helped us on our case involving our disabled son. She was totally professional, extremely helpful and answered all our questions. We highly recommend her, she is a great attorney!
General business litigation, including unfair competition, tortious interference with business or contractual relations, violations of non-competition agreements, and other business tort and contractual claims.
I am certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in intellectual property law and appellate practice.
The intellectual property side of my practice focuses on copyright, trademark and other intellectual property disputes. I enjoy the challenge of representing intellectual property owners and users alike, and am particularly experienced in representing photographers and others who are facing the unlicensed use of their copyrighted works and businesses facing trademark and service mark disputes. I've been quoted in publications such as the Tampa Tribune, St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Business Journal, and Sarasota Herald Tribune.
The appellate side of my practice focuses on representing both appellants and appellees in the Florida District Courts of Appeal and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals. I also assist my fellow attorneys in researching, writing, and preparing for appellate argument.
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Admitted to practice before the United States Courts of Appeals for the First, Fourth, Ninth, Eleventh and District of Columbia Circuits.
Admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida, and District of Columbia.
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Wonderful!
Thank you so much to Dineen! She saved my trademark. The filing was too difficult for me to understand, and I was just going to let it go, but she happened to be watching it for me and took it over at my request. I had plenty of solicitations from other internet lawyers, but I don't trust those people as far as I can throw them. No way was I giving them so much power over my trademark and business. Dineen is wonderful!
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Posted by Paula | May 27, 2023
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Paula
Ms Wasylik helped us on our case involving our disabled son. She was totally professional, extremely helpful and answered all our questions. We highly recommend her, she is a great attorney!
Posted by John | March 3, 2023
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Incredibly Knowledgeable, Very Professional and So Kind
Dineen is just amazing to work with. She helped me with trying to save my home from foreclosure at the last minute. Really compassionate and will go above and beyond what most attorneys will do for their clients. If you're are looking for result oriented successful attorney, I would HIGHLY recommend that you hire her!
Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2023
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Lawsuit Case
Dineen was a pleasure to work with. Each step of the process she had informed with all details and was willing to explain till I understood. Extremely kind as I was dealing with the case physically unwell. Overall, you are in good hands with Dineen.
Posted by Tim | April 9, 2021
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Excellent help
Dineen was very professional with helping me through a copyright issue with a photo on website. She was very knowledgeable and efficient with her advice and resolution of problem. Thank you very much
Posted by Heather | October 12, 2020
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Knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to work with
Dineen Wasylik was a pleasure to work with and was very knowledgeable about intellectual property law. She answered all of our questions and offered legal advice as it pertained to our situation. She helped us through the process of copywriting a document from the beginning to the end.
Posted by Brett | March 16, 2020
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Trustworthy and knowledgeable
Dineen took great care handling my small business's cease & desist situation and made me feel confident that we would find an amicable resolution, which we did! She maintained consistent communication every step of the way and addressed all of my questions and concerns thoroughly, all while being very direct and realistic about every possible outcome. It was an absolute pleasure working with Dineen and DPW Legal and I will be seeking their services again for my future endeavors!
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Posted by John | August 2, 2019
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Fantastic Lawyer
Dineen handled my request for trademarking my logo with the utmost professionalism and care.
Dineen was efficient, responsive and walked me through the entire process to ensure I understood everything that was involved with trademarking my logo.
Highly recommend!
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2019
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The Very Best Appellate Attorney!
I retained attorney Dineen Wasylik for representation in a very high-profile appeal. I literally had everything, including my reputation, on the line. The appeal was placed on an expedited briefing schedule with no extensions permitted. Dineen expeditiously prepared brilliant legal briefs and succeeded in getting the trial court ruling reversed on appeal, winning an incredible written opinion in my favor.
Words cannot express how grateful I am for Dineen's stellar representation. I am telling you, when you have a lot on the line, you need Dineen in your corner. I wish I could give 10 stars, because I would! She is the very best!
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Posted by Matt | June 6, 2019
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Expert Counsel
I retained Dineen to provide expert counsel on a pending appeal. Dineen talked me through her process, told the cost up front, and then did the hard work to come up with her expert legal opinion. When it was all said and done, I felt confident in her opinion and was able to make the decisions I needed to make. Dineen doesn't dress things up, good or bad, she just lays things out as they are, which enabled me to make my decision without second guessing. Thanks Dineen.
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Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2019
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Delia
Dineen was referred to me by my divorce attorney to handle an appeal in an alimony dispute/case I had with my ex husband. She was efficient and well prepared and the appeal that my ex filed was dismissed once he realized who he was up against.
Posted by Debbie | January 19, 2019
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Highly Skilled - Excellent to Work With!
In 2014, I was looking for an attorney to help me with Intellectual Property Issues (copyrights, trademarks, etc.) for my website business. Thankfully, a colleague referred me to Dineen Wasylik! I had so many questions! Dineen provided a methodical way to put complex issues into everyday terms, so that I had a deep understanding of the issues I faced and no longer felt overwhelmed. She was always professional, honest, forthcoming and a pleasure to work with. Off and on, for the next couple years, she was always there to answer my questions; no detail was too small, no question too trivial.
In 2018 I decided to sell most of my business assets. I contacted Dineen to see if she could assist. While it wasn’t her specialty, she agreed to be part of the legal team and recommended another attorney to join us. One of the assets being sold was a trademark and I am so glad Dineen was there to handle this important part of the deal. It was not the easiest of times for me, but Dineen was always there with a calm voice of reason, especially when things got difficult. If you seek a highly skilled Intellectual Property attorney, I highly recommend you give Dineen Wasylik a call!
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Posted by Joseph | October 30, 2018
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Dineen is an extremely deep thinker. She was retained to manage our trademark application. Nearly immediately she produced 700 pages of documentation and pointed out all of the potential pitfalls for our application and this generated a well managed timeline that we have been following. I have no doubt our application will succeed based on her efforts. She stays on top of things and routinely checks in to make sure things are on track. Dineen is HIGHLY recommended for her depth, knowledge of the law and of the legal system and how to maneuver through it.
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Posted by Barbara | June 7, 2018
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Very Insightful
Dineen Wasylik was very helpful in reviewing our contract to understand certain restrictions, timing of future events we need to be aware of, and strategies for successful outcomes. She thought of things for us to consider that we had not thought of! I highly recommend people to have Dineen help them review their business to be sure they have protected what is theirs.
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Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2016
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Excellent Attorney!
Dineen is a pleasure to work with. She is genuine, thorough and incredibly knowledgeable. I received great insight during our meeting and she helped me make some crucial decisions. I will continue to use her as my business grows. I'm thankful to have her in the community.
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2016
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Best Appellate Counsel in Florida
Dineen is the perfect combination of brilliant legal analysis; crisp & pithy writing; an unbelievable grasp of voluminous records; integrity and compassion. Since she focuses on the tougher stuff (IP and appeals), Dineen has an understanding of the law that most attorneys will never achieve. She also writes like a hurricane, and you will be swept away by her briefs. I read a 50 page initial brief in a few minutes and could not put it down. Her point headings are models of persuasion- clear, detailed and able to communicate complex issues (without commas-- a true achievement for a sentence with multiple conditionals). Dineen's success in the District Court of Appeals is not surprising-- she really knows the law. Before I met her, I followed her blog, which taught me more than my four prior attorneys--see: http://floridaappellate.com/ If Dineen takes your case, you have a reasonable chance of success, as she is quite selective in her caseload, and only takes cases with merit. This selectivity probably contributes to her pleasantness and the love she shows for her work. No matter how much pressure we were under (with a 5000 page record and a short deadline), Dineen remained upbeat, while she kept her laser-like focus on the issues, and would edit the paper until it was perfect. When our deadline approached, Dineen was available round the clock and never failed to respond to a single query or to listen to my views. Although no one can do her job the way she does, Dineen made me feel as if I had something to say; she actually read the entire record and treated the case like a collaboration, without a trace of hierarchy, condescension or hide-the-ball tactics. Dineen simply gets to work, and she wants to keep you informed. Before the brief was filed, Dineen even asked me whether I felt adequately represented by her efforts after she had worked through the night; responded to every last-minute question I raised; took my call during her dinner to reassure me that everything was on track-- and produced an amazing brief right on time. throughout the project, Dineen was willing to work through the night to meet deadlines, and she never complained, or made me feel as if this was unusual. She actually enjoys the work and does whatever it takes to win.
Before I retained Dineen, she did a review of the case, and gave me a thorough multi-page analysis of the merits of the case, and the likely outcomes.She was honest about the scope of the work and the costs, and when she actually got to work, she was able to mine facts that gave her much better arguments than she had anticipated. In a world where very few people meet expectations, it is inspiring to find a lawyer who can exceed all expectations. If you get a chance to work with Dineen, take it, because I do not think any lawyer will ever prove to be smarter, better or more compassionate than Dineen Wasylik.
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Posted by david | October 21, 2015
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Appeal Fl 5th DCA
Dineen Wasylik provided my brain injured son outstanding representation before the 5th DCA of Florida winning a unanimous Opinion against Disney and two other defendants. Her professionalism is beyond reproach. 5+ well earned stars.
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2008
Superior Intellectual Property Attorney
Dineen represented us in a complicated trademark matter against a sizable and formidable opponent. Dineen made a priority of understanding our business, and how this matter could impact it. She provided almost two years of expert advice and guidance, as we knew that litigation was likely inevitable.
When litigation commenced, Dineen was truly invaluable in her appraisal of the situation, her advice on strategy, and ultimately her representation with opposing counsel, and in proceedings.
Dineen has an incredible knowledge of Intellectual Property Law, and would be a great choice for anyone in need of a most astute IP Lawyer.
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Posted by Robyn | July 22, 2008
I couldn't do my job without her
Dineen fights for my copyright-rights as if she were fighting for her own. It would be impossible for me to handle my business without her help and advice and legal assistance. I can't recommend her enough!
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Work Experience
Owner
DPW Legal
2013 - Present
Attorney
Conwell Kirkpatrick, P.A.
2006 - 2013
Attorney
Fowler White Boggs Banker
2005 - 2006
Attorney
Wiley Rein & Fielding, LLP (now known as Wiley Rein, LLP)
1999 - 2004
The Honorable Susan H. Black, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Business Attorney | Apr 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dineen is the kind of attorney who’s always willing to take time out to help others. She cares. She’s knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge with other attorneys. I imagine her clients benefit from that same care, compassion, and attention to detail."
Appeals Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dineen is intelligent, professional, and ethical. She is the only attorney I know of in Florida who is board certified in both appellate practice and intellectual property law. I know she is helpful to her colleagues and she works very hard for her clients. I cannot say enough positive about Dineen Wasylik. She is truly an excellent attorney and a benefit to the legal profession."
Intellectual property Attorney | Mar 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dineen Wasylik is an outstanding lawyer whose understanding of both federal litigation and intellectual property law, particularly the areas of trademark and copyright, is substantial. Personable and charming, Dineen is an leader in the local and statewide community of intellectual property lawyers. I am pleased and proud to endorse her."
Intellectual property Attorney | Sep 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Dineen from a legal listserve and have also met her personally. I find that she is very professional and her knowledge of intellectual property law and on civil procedure is excellent. I would recommend her to anyone needing a lawyer in those fields."
Intellectual property Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Dineen through a discussion group of some of the most aware, client-centered lawyers practicing today. If you're looking for good, experienced IP counsel, I highly recommend Dineen!"
Copyright infringement Attorney | Jul 18
Relationship: Family member
"Dineen Wasylik has extensive experience litigating intellectual property and copyright matters. In RIAA v. Verizon Internet Services, 351 F.3d 1229 (DC Cir. 2003), she helped stop record companies from obtaining private internet subscriber data without court permission, in a case heard by Judge John Roberts, who has since become the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
She is one of the few attorneys in the Tampa Bay area who have experience clerking for a federal appellate court, after clerking for federal appellate judge Susan Black of the Eleventh Circuit in Jacksonville. She is able to use that experience to understand how to best present a case to appellate and trial judges alike.
Dineen has a keen insight into the legal issues arising in intellectual property cases, both well-settled and newly arisen, and her knowledge, experience, and dedication all serve her clients well."