Dane Canaan Heptner
About Dane
Biography
Dane Heptner is a Board Certified Civil Trial attorney who handles a variety of personal injury matters with a focus on litigation and trial work. Board Certification in Civil Trial Law is a distinction awarded to less than 1 percent of attorneys in Florida, earning Dane the reputation as an “expert” in the personal injury litigation field.
Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Dane graduated from the University of Florida College of Law school as its Trial Team President before returning to Pinellas County to stand up for injury victims. Dane first honed his skills at Clearwater firm, where he returned multiple million-dollar verdicts before joining Salter Healy Rivera in 2020 and going on to become a named partner. He continues to represent plaintiffs in injury and wrongful death matters statewide and has been a driving force behind multiple million dollar judgments and settlements at Salter Healy Rivera & Heptner.
Dane’s commitment to the practice of law has been recognized by his peers, who have elected him to serve as one of two Sixth Circuit representatives to the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division’s governing body. He also previously served as the President of the Clearwater Bar Young Lawyers Division from 2018 – 19, and has most recently been elected as the St. Petersburg Bar Association’s Civil Trial Section Chair.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-45%
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Licensed in Florida for 11 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner
2601 1st Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33712
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Dane Canaan Heptner's Reviews
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Posted by Jill | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Best Personal Injury Lawyer in St. Pete!
Dane Heptner was there for me every step of the way with my personal injury case, helping me with every question I had, calling me back with minimal delay and working very hard to cross every t and dot every i. I enjoyed talking to Dane every time we spoke. His kindness and sense of humor were very m...
Posted by Jim | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Awesome Lawyer
I had let my personal injury case linger and several attorneys told me it wasn't a very valuable case. Dane Heptner turned it around and got me over $50,000.00! Great job Dane! I recommend Dane Heptner to anyone with a personal injury case.
Dane Canaan Heptner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dane is a very smart and hardworking attorney. I would recommend him to my clients if they needed an attorney in his area of practice."
"Dane is an outstanding litigator and trial attorney. No case is too big or too small; he tenaciously advocates for all his clients with the same vigor. I am proud to call him a friend and colleague."
"Dane is a great asset to our firm. His dedication to the practice of law is mirrored in his excellent service to his clients and his fearless desire to take insurance companies to trial. Dane is a true advocate for those injured in auto accidents."
"Dane is extremely knowledgeable about his practice area and is a very skilled trial attorney. Dane truly cares about each one of his clients and it shows."
"Dane is a great lawyer who puts in the time and effort necessary for success. Every client we send him for their Work Comp case comes back satisfied with his representation."
"Dane is one hardworking and incredibly intelligent. He's one of the best trial lawyers out there and cares about his clients as much as anyone."
"Dane is extremely knowledgeable and always responsive. An elite player in the field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dane is a skilled trial attorney who works hard to do his best. He gives his all when preparing for trial, hearings, or depositions."
"I highly recommend Attorney Heptner. He is very knowledgable and highly skilled to handle any of your personal injury or other legal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dane is a hard-working, knowledgeable attorney that is dedicated to serving his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2017
President's Award, Clearwater Bar Association
2017
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2016
Multi-Millon Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Gerald T. Bennett Outstanding Service Award, UF Law Trial Team
2013
Book Award, UF Law Criminal Litigation
2013
Book Award, UF Law Trial Team
2013
Book Award, UF Law Trial Practice
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner
2014 - 2020
Attorney, Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes, PA
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern, Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes, PA
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern, Moody, Salzman & Lash
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Honorable Bruce Boyer
Associations
2017 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of GovernorsMember
2014 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationLaw Week Committee Chair
2013 - Present
Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident-Elect
2016 - 2017
Leadership PinellasGraduate
Sample of Legal Cases
$3,112,841.82 for Plaintiff
Education
2014
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2017
Anatomy of a Hollywood Trial
2017
Law Week Program and Successes
Publications
2017
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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