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.

40 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.

40 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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Donovan | July 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Prior Client

I hired Dennis Palso to handle my Worker comp case and also my Social Security case. Found that Dennis is very knowledgeable and a expert in his field of law, The office staff and Dennis are very outgoing and always responds to your questions and calls in timely manner.Dennis and his team have always... kept us up to date and they explain everything in detail so you understand. Would Highly Recommend using This team. And Thank you Dennis and Staff Donovan

Posted by Jose | July 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Work compensation

I’m thankful with Mr Palso. Legal advice , for his knowledge, Experience , and ethical Manner to handle my two cases for works comp. highled recomended 5 stars lawyer in whom you can trust.

Posted by Sean | July 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Highly recommended AAA+

Dennis and his office could not have made things easier for me, they took care of everything and I was always informed and up to date on my case. He fought for me and hiring him definitely paid off. Dennis is experienced and it definitely showed, his knowledge of the law and worker’s compensation cas...es is what made led me to a generous outcome.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Profession Team Leader

Here are my top 5 reason why you should consider Dennis. 1. Always accessible when I needed to talk to him. 2. Constant updates for peace of mind. 3. His Knowledge in the law help my case tremendously. 4.He is one of the approximately 1% of Florida lawyers who are Florida Bar Broad Certified as... an expert in workers compensation law? ( Yes I did my homework) 5. His support staff is second to none. Thanks for all your help Dennis & Michelle.

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Dennis Alan Palso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bobby Bollinger

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Other

"I am familiar with Dennis Palso through our joint membership in WILG, the national organization for attorneys who represent people who have been injured at work. Dennis is a very smart, hard working attorney who always fight ms hard for his clients and is dedicated to doing the right thing for them. I endorse him fully."

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Activity

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