Dennis, a native Floridian from Coral Gables, was a varsity athlete at Wheaton College (track and football) and Florida State University (track) where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree with academic honors. He then worked to pay his way through law school at the University of Florida College of Law, where he received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree. Dennis later obtained a diploma in advanced trial advocacy from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. From 1981 until 1993, H. Dennis Rogers was a trial lawyer who represented hospitals, physician groups, and physicians in medical malpractice cases. Since 1993, Dennis has applied his legal and medical knowledge and his years of courtroom experience to serving the victims of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and negligence, defective medical products, and automobile accidents.
Many of our cases are referred to us by other attorneys who trust us to render the highest quality legal services to their clients and who know that all of our clients are treated with the utmost courtesy and respect. To read about some of the verdicts and settlements obtained by Dennis in various types of medical malpractice cases, please visit the Case Histories page of this website.
Dennis Rogers has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest attorney rating and is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and the Outstanding Lawyers of America. In addition, Dennis has been listed in the following:
Dennis is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a former member of Mensa (1971-1980) and the Justice William Glenn Terrell Inn of Court (1992-1994). Dennis is also a member of the Clearwater Bar Association, the Florida Bar (Trial Lawyers Section), the American Association for Justice, and the Florida Justice Association. Dennis and his wife, Kathy, have been married since 1978. They live in the East Lake Woodlands area of Oldsmar and have two children, Kristen and Matthew. In his spare time, Dennis is also a novelist (The Desert Prophecy by H.D. Rogers).
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33 years | 300 cases
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Acquired: 1980
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28163 US Highway 19 N Ste 200, Clearwater, FL, 33761-2696
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Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Malpractice
Dennis Rogers represented me in a medical Malpractice claim and I recovered over $ 1 Million. The physicians and hospital falsified the medical records and Mr. Rogers was able to find the facts that led to the settlement.
"I strongly endorse Dennis Rogers for all cases involving Medical Negligence. Dennis is extremely knowledgeable about medicine and is professional, competent and ethical. I have worked with him on cases in the past and highly endorse him for his litigation skills and legal ability."
"I enthusiastically endorse this outstanding lawyer for plaintiff's medical malpractice claims and all related matters. Mr. Rogers is a top tier choice who will not disappoint a client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is a tenacious and professional litigator. He will do whatever is necessary to protect and prevail on his clients rights!"
"Dennis Rogers is one of the top medical malpractice lawyers in Florida. I have known him for many years and consulted with him on a number of complex cases. He meets the highest standards of excellence and ethics. I highly recommend him"
"I endorse this lawyer. Dennis is a tried and tested advocate with a thorough knowledge of the law and medicine. He has 30+ years of courtroom experience with many substantial victories."
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Rate Lawyers in Medical Malpractice, Legal Leaders
2015
Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers every year since 2010, Tampa Bay Magazine, et al.
2015
Top Attorneys in Florida, Legal Network
2015
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Rated Lawyers in Medical Malpractice Law, The National Law Journal
2005
Madison Who's Who of Professionals multiple years, Madison Who's Who
2005
Contiental Who's Who Premier Member since 2005, Contiental Who's Who
2004
Contemporary Who's Who, Contemporary Who's Who
2003
Outstanding Lawyers of America, Outstanding Lawyers of America
2002
The National Lawyer Honor Society, The National Lawyer Honor Society
2001
Who's Who in America multiple years, Marquis
1997
Strathmore Who's Who multiple years, Strathmore Who's Who
1996
Who's Who in American Law several times, Marquis
1995
International Who’s Who of Professionals, International Who's Who
1994
Million Dollar Advocates forum since 1994, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1989
Who's Who in Practicing Attorneys, Who's Who in Practicing Attorneys
1985
Pro Bono Service Award multiple years, Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program
2000 - Present
President, H. Dennis Rogers, P.A.
1993 - 2000
Name Member, Florin Roebig Walker Huddlestun & Rogers (formerly Carey & Florin)
1986 - 1993
Senior Attorney, Foley & Lardner
1984 - 1986
Associate Attorney, Jacobs Robbins Gaynor et al.
1981 - 1984
Associate Attorney, Blake & Associates
1993 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1993 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Greater Tampa Sertoma ClubMember and Past President
1981 - Present
The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
1992 - 1994
Justice William Glenn Terrell Inn of CourtMember
1971 - 1980
American Mensa SocietyMember
$1,150,000 settlement
$2.475 million verdict
$2,079,000 verdict plus $250,000 attorney's fee
$3 Million Jury Verdict
$5.25 million settlement
$2.6 million settlement
$2.07 million settlement
$2.1 million settlement
$2 million settlement
$4.5 million verdict
$2.04 million settlement.
$1.8 million settlement
$1.7 million settlement
$4,395,000
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors
1989
Important Legal Considerations Concerning Office Procedures
1986
How to Give a Good Deposition: What's Involved in Discovery
1986
How to Avoid Lawsuits - What to Do After You've Been Sued
2008
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