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Dan Vazquez is an experienced lawyer and advocate for the injured. Mr. Vazquez has successfully prosecuted cases on behalf of victims harmed by the negligence of others. Dan Vazquez represents victims and their families on matters involving serious personal injuries, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death claims, bicycle accidents, tractor-trailer and trucking crashes, fall injuries, toxic tort and environmental contamination cases, boating accidents, and harms caused by governmental entities and contractors. Even though Mr. Vazquez's main office is located in Florida, he has travelled across the country to personally meet with injury victims to represent them wherever they live or were harmed. Mr. Vazquez has successfully litigated cases across the United States in both state and federal court. Mr. Vazquez is a member of the Florida and Colorado bar.
SUPER LAWYERS "RISING STAR" AND "10.0 - SUPERB" AVVO RATINGDan Vazquez's professional achievements and peer recognition in the practice area of Personal Injury Plaintiffs Litigation resulted in his selection by Florida Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star." Florida Super Lawyers is an established lawyer rating service that selects outstanding lawyers in over 70 practice areas. Florida Super Lawyers selected Mr. Vazquez following a rigorous peer-review and multiphase selection process in which only the top 2.5% of Florida lawyers are chosen for the Rising Star designation. Mr. Vazquez has also achieved a perfect 10.0 "Superb" ranking by Avvo.com; a lawyer directory and ranking service.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEDan Vazquez is a "double gator" meaning that he earned both his undergraduate degree in history and his law degree (JD) from the University of Florida. In 2010, Mr. Vazquez served as a Florida Supreme Court law clerk extern for Justice Jorge Labarga in Tallahassee, Florida. The Florida Supreme Court's clerking program is a highly competitive process in which Supreme Court justices choose only the top applicant to work alongside court staff attorneys and the justices in chambers. Mr. Vazquez wrote many legal recommendations for Justice Labarga and the Florida Supreme Court, worked on extraordinary writ petitions, assisted Justice Labarga and his staff attorneys in preparation for oral argument, and worked directly on several last-minute death penalty appeals.
In 2008, Dan Vazquez studied international environmental law abroad at the Universidad de Costa Rica, where he learned from renowned international legal scholars, several of whom regularly litigate before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in San Jose, Costa Rica. In his first few months as an attorney, Dan Vazquez was selected by former University of Florida College of Law Dean, Jon Mills, Director of the law school's Center for Governmental Responsibility (CGR), to serve on the center's Oil Spill Working Group. Mr. Vazquez collaborated with Professor Mills, CGR staff attorneys, and a student research team to develop emergency legal response and policy solutions to the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster. Mr. Vazquez has presented numerous legal seminars on topics such as "The Top 10 Mistakes People Make in Auto Accident Cases," "The Personal Injury and Environmental Legacy of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill," and "An A to Z Guide on Florida Automobile PIP No Fault Law."Mr. Vazquez regularly guest lectures at the UF College of Law in courses such as Legal Research and Writing, Appellate Advocacy, and Trial Practice. Dan Vazquez also gives back to the UF College of Law by serving as a coach of the UF Trial Team. Dan Vazquez is an adjunct professor for UF Law and work with the law school's award-winning Trial Advocacy program, where he helps train and mentor law students in preparation for state and national mock trial competitions.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDMr. Vazquez's studies at the UF Levin College College of Law focused on trial advocacy and environmental justice for impoverished communities affected by corporate pollution. Dan Vazquez was a member of UF Law's Environmental Moot Court team, whose brief placed 4th out of 84 teams in a national moot court competition with Dan receiving a best oralist award for his argument of complex appellate issues. Mr. Vazquez earned a Certificate in Environmental Law and Land Use Planning in addition to his Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Only a small percentage of law school students are able to complete the rigorous certificate program, which required that students take a maximum-course credit load over 3 years to achieve certificate graduation requirements.
Mr. Vazquez received his undergraduate bachelor's degree (BA) in history from the University of Florida, where his senior thesis on pandemics, care of the sick, and hospitals earned high honors (magna cum laude) at graduation. Dan Vazquez is a member of several prestigious leadership and academic honoraries including Phi Beta Kappa and Florida Blue Key.PERSONAL BACKGROUND, INTERESTS, AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Dan Vazquez was born in Warren, Ohio, and raised in the barrier island community of Satellite Beach, Florida. He graduated from Satellite High School, where he was a letterman athlete rower with Space Coast Crew. In college, Dan was a member of the University of Florida TriGators Triathlon Team. Dan is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys biking, kayaking, scuba diving, adventure travel, and snow skiing.Since 2010, Mr. Vazquez has volunteered as an executive board member and Legal Chair of the St. Johns-Suwannee Sierra Club, which is an environmental conservation group serving 16 north central Florida counties. Dan has also served as an executive board member of the Young Lawyer Division (YLD) of the 8th Judicial Circuit Bar Association (8JCBA). Dan Vazquez is a state board member of the Young Lawyer Division of the Florida Justice Association, which is an organization of lawyers dedicated to strengthening and upholding Florida's civil justice system and protecting the rights of Florida's citizens and consumers. Dan Vazquez is an active member of The James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court. Mr. Vazquez is a voting member of the Florida Justice Association, the Florida Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
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2815 NW 13th St., Ste. 423 Gainesville, FL 32609 |
| Phone: | (352) 204-4720 |
| Fax: | (352) 253-2795 |
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Plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, bicycle accidents, commercial tractor-trailer accidents, complex injury cases, burn cases, motorcycle accidents, scooter accidents, pool and swimming accidents, drowning accidents, defective products, food contamination, property damage claims, drunk driving accidents, bus and commercial vehicle accidents, claims against government entities for personal injuries, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist claims, appellate practice, boating accidents, SCUBA cases.
Plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, bicycle accidents, commercial tractor-trailer accidents, complex injury cases, burn cases, motorcycle accidents, scooter accidents, pool and swimming accidents, drowning accidents, defective products, food contamination, property damage claims, drunk driving accidents, bus and commercial vehicle accidents, claims against government entities for personal injuries, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist claims, appellate practice, boating accidents, SCUBA cases.
State appellate work as appellant and appellee. 1st District Court of Appeal (DCA) and 5th District Court of Appeal (DCA).
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Kappa Psi | Member | N/A |
| Alpha Phi Foundation | Executive Committee | N/A |
| Phi Beta Kappa | Member | N/A |
| James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court | Pupil Member | 2007 - 2008 |
| Phi Alpha Delta | Member | 2007 - 2010 |
| Chester Bedell American Inn of Court | Pupil Member | 2008 - 2009 |
| 8th Judicial Circuit Bar Association | Member - Young Lawyers Division | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Blue Key | Member | N/A |
| The Florida Suwannee-St. Johns (SSJ) Sierra Club | Executive Committee | N/A |
| James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court | Associate Member | 2011 - 2012 |
| 8th Judicial Circuit Bar Association | Board of Directors - Young Lawyers Division | N/A |
| Colorado Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| "Rising Star" (Top 2.5% in Florida) | Florida Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Water Law Book Award | Levin College of Law | 2009 |
| Pro Bono Certificate Candidate | Levin College of Law | 2025 |
| Pro Bono Certificate Candidate | Levin College of Law | 2025 |
| Pro Bono Certificate Candidate | Levin College of Law | 2025 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| Jeany McAbee v. Simon Property Group d/b/a Orange Park Mall | $137,500 Verdict |
| Kellner v. David, So.3d, 39 FLW D1147 (Fla. 5th DCA 5-30-2014) | Successfully served as appellate counsel for David resulting in appeals court upholding trial judge's rulings during a trial that culminated in a $3,500,000.00 jury verdict for catastrophically injured motorcyclist |
| Tilman Chambers v. Deborah S. Hagopian | Confidential Settlement |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 86828 | Member in Good Standing | 2010 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Critter Magazine, March 2011 Issue, Vol. 4. No. 7 | "Dog Law: Just the Facts Ma'am" (Article on Dog Bite Injuries and Responsible Pet Ownership) | 2011 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| UF TriGator Triathlon Team | 2013 New Florida PIP Laws for Cyclists | 2013 |
| Appellate Advocacy Course | Effective Client Communication, Trial Skills, and Appellate Skills | 2013 |
| Trial Practice Course - University of Florida College of Law | Guest Workshop Instructor | 2012 |
| General Meeting | Developing a Strong Ethics Foundation Before Law School | 2011 |
| General Meeting | The BP Gulf Oil Spill: Environmental and Litigation Update | 2011 |
| General Meeting | Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety and Insurance | 2011 |
| Appellate Advocacy Course | Effective Appellate Advocacy and Insight Into Courts of Appeal | 2011 |
| General Meeting | The Environmental and Personal Injury Legacy of the Exxon Valdez | 2010 |
| Appellate Advocacy Coure | Effective Appellate Advocacy and Insight Into Courts of Appeal | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Associate | Spohrer & Dodd | 2009 - 2009 |
| Attorney | Fine Farkash & Parlapiano PA | N/A |
| Environmental Law Consultant | UF Center for Governmental Responsibility | N/A |
| Law Clerk Extern | Florida Supreme Court | 2010 - 2010 |
| Faculty Trial Team Instructor | University of Florida Levin College Of Law | N/A |
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