Dennis Alan Palso

Dennis Alan Palso

also known as Dennis Palso, Dennis A. Palso

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation

1135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Saint Petersburg, FL

About Dennis

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 50%

Dennis A. Palso has represented persons claiming Social Security Disability benefits throughout West Central Florida for over 26 years. No fees or costs unless we win benefits for you. Free confidential case evaluations.

39 years

50%
Workers Compensation 50%

Dennis A. Palso is one of the fewer than 1% of Florida lawyers Florida Bar certified as an expert in workers' compensation law and represents only injured workers, never insurance carriers. No fees or costs unless we recover benefits for you.

39 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

20%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Royal Palm Legal Services

1135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

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Dennis Alan Palso's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nancy | January 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Attorney

My case was complex, Dennis Palso and legal team handled with professionalism and experience. They are the law firm you want!

Posted by Cameron | December 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Workes comp case

I hired Mr Palso for my case and he was able to get a settlement fast and easy.

Posted by Alan | September 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bigger is Not Better in This Case

I could not be happier with the result Mr. Palso brought to my case. I had to fire one of the big law firms and Dennis took over and guided me every step of the way. Don't buy into the marketing hype. Mr. Palso and his paralegal team will fight for your interests and will fiercely negotiate your case... as needed.

Posted by Gina | August 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best decision ever

When I needed a lawyer I turned to Google for help. A long list appeared, I first called some well-known names but felt like a number rather than a person. I focused in on reviews of others and found Dennis Palso and I'm so grateful because it turned out to be the best decision ever! During my free c...onsultation I realized he was an expert in the field of workers' compensation so I hired him that day. He's passionate about his work but also about the people he is representing. He explains every step of the process and you get paperwork so you can review it at anytime. You can call or email anytime, Michelle or Dennis will respond right away to answer all your questions. You will never sign paperwork from the other side until Dennis makes sure all your benefits and interests are taken care of, he doesn't stop fighting for you until it's over! Thank you Dennis and your Team!

Posted by Julia | August 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above and Beyond 5 Stars

I will never be able to express the gratitude that I have for Dennis Palso, and his right hand, MIchelle, for the care they took in taking the lead and guiding me through my workers compensation claims/settlement process. I was beyond worried and anxious about choosing an attorney because I’d never h...ad the occasion to retain one’s services. My workers compensation case was not only complicated from a legal standpoint, but it had taken a mental and emotional toll on me. I researched attorneys for weeks and I finally decided on Dennis, due to his credentials and reviews. From my initial meeting with Dennis, as well as with his office manager, Michelle, I felt immediately at ease. While in that first meeting, I think I exhaled for the first time in a couple of years. One of the main reasons that I chose Dennis is because he is in the less than 1% of Florida lawyers that are deemed experts in the Workers Compensation field. And throughout the entire process, he proved this to be true again and again. The special thing about Dennis is that although he has such a high level of expertise & legal knowledge in his field, he has the gift of being able to explain things to me in terms that I understood. It enabled me to feel like we were a team and that was something I didn’t expect regarding legal counsel. I think what was MOST important to me is that both he and Michele treated me like I was a human being, and truly understood that I was going through a very difficult time with this lawsuit. With Dennis, I NEVER felt like a number in a sea of many clients. (Many of my friends that had experience retaining various types of attorneys warned me that I may never actually speak to my attorney. Wrong! Wrong! Wrong! Dennis proved that nothing could be further from the truth. I cannot accurately explain the care that was taken by Dennis (and Michelle) with my case. I truly felt like I was his only client, although I know that was far from the truth. The communication between us was ongoing. Answers to my questions were immediate. For all the times that I picked up the phone to call with a question or just to be reassured, there was an answer on the other end. Responses to emails were immediate. I never had to sit in my anxiety wondering when I’d be able to speak with him. It really was incredible. A bonus (and icing on the cake) was watching Dennis skill in the mediation process (in real time). He is an expert negotiator – both confident and down to earth. I know for sure that he had my best interest in mind and heart 100%. The end result is that he was able to settle my case for more than I ever thought possible. I would recommend Dennis Palso anyday, anytime to anyone. I will honestly never be able to thank him sufficiently for his services.

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Dennis Alan Palso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Scully

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dennis is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Greenberg

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Palso has represented injured workers with pride for over 3 decades and is well-known to be an expert in the very challenging and nuanced realm of Workers' Compensation in Florida. I highly recommend Mr. Palso."

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Alfred Hilado

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is a true advocate for his clients. His knowledge of the law is not only current but always on point. He is actively involved in organizations representing the interests of the injured worker, serving on their leadership team (Board) for many, many years. Those who retain his services to seek assistance in a very harsh workers compensation system (for injured workers)are truly well served; are in good hands; and will certainly be informed so that they can make sound decisions in their case."

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Jennifer Pollock

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had many cases against Dennis over the past 16 years (and ongoing). Dennis is one of the smartest and most capable workers compensation attorneys in the state. He fights for his clients while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism."

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Leo Gomez

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dennis is an outstanding attorney. Brilliant, resourceful, and a tireless advocate for his clients. I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone injured in an on the job accident."

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Jeffrey Friedman

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Palso is very knowledgeable and has good insight on how to represent injured workers. I recommend him and respect his opinions."

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Joseph Saunders

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dennis is one of the top lawyers in his field of workers compensation and social security. I highly recommend him."

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Kellye Shoemaker

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Palso as a client advocate with many years of experience. He is an skilled attorney and wonderful person."

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Christopher Petruccelli

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is an excellent lawyer who I have litigated numerous case agaist over the years."

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Chris Limberopoulos

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Holloway

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Palso since he attended Stetson College of Law. I have known him to be one of the more intelligent, motivated, and competent practitioners in his chosen fields of Social Security Disability and Worker' Compensation. He and his staff are dedicated to actually helping his clients, as opposed to merely viewing the client as a means for profit. As a result, he is honest, hard working and straight forward with all those he deals with. I highly recommend his services."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Palso. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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Robert Alston

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have know Mr. Palso for more than 10 years and he is a great attorney and has a great reputation among his peers."

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Monte Shoemaker

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. as highly as can be recommended. He is stellar."

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Bill Berke

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Rahaim

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Denny is a top lawyer in Florida for Work Comp!"

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Scott Marshall

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow workers' compensation lawyer, I have known Dennis for many years. He is very well respected by his colleagues and the judges of compensation claims. I highly recommend him."

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Bryan Greenberg

Workers compensation lawyer

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Jennifer Beltz

Personal injury lawyer

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Aldo Bolliger

Lemon law lawyer

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Bram Gechtman

Personal injury lawyer

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Leo Gomez

Workers compensation lawyer

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Jeffrey Friedman

Workers compensation lawyer

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Edward Doskey

Workers compensation lawyer

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Joseph Saunders

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Petruccelli

Workers compensation lawyer

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Glenn Simmington

Unknown lawyer

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Charles Holloway

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kellye Shoemaker

Workers compensation lawyer

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Monte Shoemaker

Workers compensation lawyer

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Scott Marshall

Workers compensation lawyer

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Alfred Hilado

Workers compensation lawyer

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Juliana Curtis

Workers compensation lawyer

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Robert Alston

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Kristina Hatcher

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1998

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directories

1991

Board Certified Workers' Compensation Lawyer, The Florida Bar

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Of Counsel, Royal Palm Legal Services

1993 - Present

President, Law Office of Dennis A. Palso, P.A.

Associations

1990 - Present

Florida Workers' Advocates

Director

Education

1982

Stetson University College of Law

Speaking Engagements

2015

Florida Workers' Advocates educational conference

Settlement of the Florida workers' compensation case - pitfalls and red flags.

2010

Florida Workers' Advocates Educational Conference

hot topics in Florida workers' compensation

2009

Florida Workers' Advocates Educational Conference

recent trends in Florida workers' compensation

Publications

2015

Florida Workers' Advocates educational conference booklet Settlement of the Florida workers' compensation case - pitfalls and red flags

Languages

English

Spanish

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