Dennis James Plews

Dennis James Plews

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 50 years

Family Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Personal Injury, Intellectual Property

1800 2d Street, Suite 705, Sarasota, FL

About Dennis

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 50%

A divorce is one of the most difficult life experiences. Seeking to minimize conflict and stress on the client is essential. Being able to vigorously represent a person while minimizing the trauma and uncertainty of ending a marriage comes from having experience and understanding the needs of the client.

49 years | 150 cases

50%
Litigation 35%

The practice of law has two main areas, office practice that deals with preparing legal documents and advising clients about the rules and regulations that impact their activities and trial lawyers who help clients resolve disputes through the litigation process. I have been a trial lawyer since my internship as a law student. In the 36 years since that internship I have been granted the honor of assisting literally hundreds of people resolve their legal issues through the court system.

52 years | 500 cases

35%
Personal Injury 10%

Irresponsible behavior by corporations and individuals all too often causes serious physical and emotional injuries to others. I have assisted many people and their families deal with the personal and economic costs of such negligence, whether it was a poorly maintained business premise that caused a fall, products that cause injuries or a traffic collision that ended a life.

49 years | 150 cases

10%
Intellectual Property 5%

Patents, copyrights and trademarks are valuable and all can be infringed by either mistake or intent. Whenever they are, an experienced trial lawyer can protect the rights of the true owner.

24 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 50 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1975

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Dennis James Plews

1800 2d Street, Suite 705, Sarasota, FL, 342376

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Dennis James Plews's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | October 14, 2009

Definietly pleased

Dennis is the consummate profession - extremely knowledgeable, yet very accessable to the layman. He performed all his services on time and kept me informed every step of the way. I would retain him again and am very pleased with his services and the outcome of my case.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2009

Legal advice for pro se divorce

Out of this universe legal advice for one of the parties representing himself in an uncontested divorce. Extremely helpful litigator to have on your side. Thanks a million, Dennis. Spot-on with current paperwork requirements and translating legalese, Dennis also provided the following practical advi...ce: one's second divorce is much easier!!

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Steven Heintz

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dennis Plews mentored me before I even went to Law School. He inspired me to work hard in Law School. For the over 30 years since then, Dennis has helped me numerous times. He is a lawyer's lawyer and one of the most intellectual people that I know. I also know he is an intense litigator."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2012

Outstandng Public Service by an organiztion, Sarasota County Bar Association

1991

Outstanding Membership Recognition, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - 2012

CEO/Chief Scientist, StarDrive Propulsion

Associations

2008 - Present

Democratic Veterans Caucus of Floridas

Board of Directors

2002 - Present

Florida Veterans for Common Sense

Founding Director

Education

1974

The Florida State University College of Law

J.D., with honors

1972

University of West Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1994

AMATEUR ASTRONOMER magazine. MAUNA KEA - A report on the world's premier astronomical observing site

1990

NEW HORIZONS, the official newsletter of the Southeast Region of the Astronomical League WHERE IS ALL THIS WATER FROM? - A report on the mini-comet hypothesis as an explanation for the abundance of terrestrial water.

1974

ENERGY IN FLORIDA - Contributing author - A publication of the Florida Energy Committee, a join House/Senate committee of the Florida Legislature Energy In Florida
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