Dan Dannheisser
Trial lawyer since 1977

As Dan Dannheisser’s client, you will experience a whole new level of personalized, one-on- one service from a trial attorney driven to provide you the best representation and bring proven results that you and your family deserve. A native Floridian, Dan graduated cum laude from the University of Florida and the University of Florida Spessard Holland School of Law. He brings 35 years of trial experience representing injured clients and leaves no stone unturned in pursuing the results you want and need. Injuries change lives and the litigation required to restore lives can be frightening. From your initial consultation through your trial or settlement, Dan is with you, side by side, every step of the way. He takes the time to explain the law and your options and give you the advice and representation that you and your family need to put your lives together again.

Bar Admissions
Honors, Professional
Education
Community Service
  • American Bar Association – 1977
  • District of Columbia – 1978
  • Florida Bar Association – 1977
  • Sarasota County Bar Association – 1977
  • United States Supreme Court – 1978
  • Colorado Bar Association – 1978
  • United States District Court – 1978
  • United States Court of Appeals – 1978
  • 2021 Sarasota NAACP Presidents Award
  • AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating given trial attorneys
  • Florida Bar Association Section Member:
    – Trial Law
    – Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
  • Association of Trial Attorneys of America
  • Florida Justice Association
  • Former Chief Assistant, Office of the State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit
  • Sarasota County Bar Association Diversity and Inclusion Board Member
  • Doctorate of Law, University of Florida College of Law, 1977
  • Bachelor of Art, cum laude, University of Florida, 1974
  • Chairperson Community Coalition for Children
  • Chairperson for Battle Buddies for Veterans
  • Coastal Behavioral Health, Board of Directors
  • Rotary Club of Sarasota 2003 – Present, Board of Directors and Strategic Planning Chair
  • Safe Children Coalition, Board of Directors and Foundation Trustee
  • Sarasota African Americans Cultural Coalition, Board of Directors
  • Sarasota County Youth Baseball, Board of Directors
  • Sarasota Family YMCA Metro Board, Director
  • Sarasota Little League, Board of Directors
  • Sarasota Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Board of Directors
  • Sarasota Family YMCA Weiler Branch, Board Chairperson and Director
  • Sarasota Sertoma (1978-1985)
  • Sunrise Kiwanis, Board of Directors (1993-2002)
  • Temple Sinai, Board of Trustees
  • Youth Baseball Coach, Sarasota Cal Ripken Baseball
  • Youth Baseball Coach, Sarasota Little League Baseball
  • Youth Baseball Coach, Babe Ruth Baseball
  • Youth Football Coach, Sarasota Ringling Redskins
Our Clients Say It Best...
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Excellent help for a difficult legal matter.
Mike Pelfrey
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Dan provided expertise with my situation and handled it in a timely and professional manner. They will always be my top choice referral for the Sarasota area.
Brett McCabe
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Dan and his staff took care of me and guided me through a very tough time: medical issues, multiple insurance claims, tons of documentation. He was patient, caring, kind, and above all honest. He did not make huge promises, did...
Christina Britton
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Dan Dannheisser represented my father in a personal injury case. Mr. Dannheisser was excellent. He is meticulous, professional, caring, and honest. He really took the time to get to know not only the facts of the case, but us on...
Nichole Cheaves
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Dan Dannheisser was very helpful when I was referred to him by another lawyer. He took the time to explain a difficult case to me. Not many will take the time to talk to you in detail. Dan did and...
Linda Gerlinger
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Dan helped us through a scary time after our accident, advising us on asset protection and other liability issues. Best of all, he was a calm reassuring voice until the matter was solved. The result: everything came out better than...
Florey Miller
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Dannheisser Injury Law

As Dan Dannheisser’s client, you will experience a whole new level of personalized, one-on- one service from a trial attorney driven to provide you the best representation and bring proven results that you and your family deserve. A native Floridian, Dan graduated cum laude from the University of Florida and the University of Florida Spessard Holland School of Law. He brings 35 years of trial experience representing injured clients and leaves no stone unturned in pursuing the results you want and need. Injuries change lives and the litigation required to restore lives can be frightening. From your initial consultation through your trial or settlement, Dan is with you, side by side, every step of the way. He takes the time to explain the law and your options and give you the advice and representation that you and your family need to put your lives together again.

Dannheisser Injury Law


1834 Main St
Sarasota FL  34236

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