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Dennis started practicing law as an attorney in the 1990’s at just 23 years old. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Duke University and continued on to earn law degrees from Florida State University Law School and Harvard University, School of Law.
In 1997 he then went on to start the prominent law firm, Dennis Hernandez & Associates PA concentrating in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, civil litigation, and insurance fraud. The Tampa personal injury firm is on Kennedy Blvd near Hyde Park District, but the firm also has a Sarasota auto accident attorney firm, serving the greater Tampa Bay area for over two decades.
After decades in the bay area helping those in need, the firm now handles almost an kind of legal circumstance. Blessed with multiple Associations, memberships and awards, Dennis graduated from the Trial Lawyers College, a prestigious organization founded by the well-known attorney, Gerry Spence. Mr. Hernandez is one of only 1,378 attorneys who claim this distinction. He’s also a member of:
Dennis has offices in Tampa and Sarasota, Florida, and is also admitted to practice law in all of the State of Florida courts, The Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh District, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Dennis Hernandez is an experienced trial attorney who will protect your rights in a court of law and fight for the compensation you deserve. He is committed to providing each of his clients with personalized, knowledgeable legal counsel, and will keep you informed through every phase of your case.
| Dennis Hernandez: | Member at The Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA |
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3339 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33609 |
| Website: | https://dennishernandez.com |
| Phone: | 813-250-0000 x6226 |
| Fax: | 813-258-4567 |
| Offices: |
Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA
Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA - Bradenton
Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA - Fort Myers
Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA - Lakeland
Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA - Orlando
Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA - Sarasota
Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA - St. Petersburg
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Traffic accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian), slip and fall accidents, dog bite injuries, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, wrongful death.
Business litigation
Criminal defense
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Institute for Trial Advocacy | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Institute for Trial Advocacy | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Southern District of Florida | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Southern District of Florida | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Middle District of Florida Federal Court | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Middle District of Florida Federal Court | Attorney Member | N/A |
| The Florida & American Association for Justice | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Eleventh District Court of Appeals | Attorney Member | N/A |
| The Florida & American Association for Justice | Attorney Member | 2011 - 1900 |
| United States Eleventh District Court of Appeals | Attorney Member | 2011 - 1900 |
| The Florida & American Association for Justice | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States Eleventh District Court of Appeals | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Attorney Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| American Association for Justice | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Contributor | N/A |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Contributor | 2014 - 1900 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Contributor | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Top Contributor- Personal Injury | Avvo | 2015 |
| Top Contributor- Litigation | Avvo | 2015 |
| Top Contributor- Criminal Defense | Avvo | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Man of the Year | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | 2014 |
| Client Choice- Personal Injury | Avvo | 2014 |
| Client Choice- Litigation | Avvo | 2014 |
| Client Choice- Criminal Defense | Avvo | 2014 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2013 |
| Sworn In | Supreme Court | 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University School of Law | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
| Duke University School of Law | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
| Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| Harvard University Law School | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1992 |
| Harvard University Law School | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1992 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Certification | 1994 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Certification | 1994 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Auto Accident | $950,000 |
| Auto Accident | $500,000 |
| Auto Accident | $465,000 |
| Auto Accident | $425,000 |
| Auto Accident | $425,000 |
| Auto Accident | $325,000 |
| Auto Accident | $250,000 |
| Auto Accident | $250,000 |
| Auto Accident | $200,000 |
| CAR ACCIDENT | $1,799,999.99 |
| CAR ACCIDENT | $1,400,000.07 |
| CAR ACCIDENT | $1,400,000.07 |
| CAR ACCIDENT | $1,799,999.99 |
| EQUESTRIAN HORSE AND CARRIAGE ACCIDENT | $1,000,000.00 |
| Personal Injury | $250,000 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 915210 | Member in Good Standing | 1992 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| personal injury lawyer | What to do in a car crash | 2015 |
| PRLog | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Charity Auction | 2014 |
| Serious Car Crash | Serious Car Crash | 2013 |
| Columbia University Business Law | Broker-Dealer Regulations Under the New Penny Stock Disclosure Rules: An Appraisal | 1993 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Leukemia Society of America (Northern Florida chapter) | Charity Event | 2014 |
| Charity Art Auction | Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness | 2014 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2014 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2014 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2013 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2013 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2013 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2013 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2012 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2012 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2012 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2011 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2010 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2010 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2009 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2009 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2008 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2008 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2007 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2007 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2006 |
| Katrina Fundraiser | Hurricane Katrina | 2005 |
| ABI Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA | N/A |
| President | Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA | 1997 - 1900 |
| President | Dennis Hernandez & Associates, PA | N/A |
