Joseph R. Dawson

In his private practice, Joe Dawson excelled both as a trial and appellate attorney, appearing before the Florida Supreme Court; the United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; the Third, Fourth and Fifth District Court of Appeals, as well as trials in the 11th and 11th, 15th and 17th Judicial Circuits in Florida and the United States District Court, Southern District.

As a young man, Joe used acting in plays and sports radio play-by-play to hone communication skills in preparation to be a trial lawyer.

When litigating, he was known for his aggressive style and thorough preparation, and Joe’s practice evolved from a mixture of criminal law and personal injury matters to a practice focused primarily on first-party insurance litigation, bad faith insurance practices and personal injury matters. He puts equal energy into his mediations, working for the benefit of all of the parties.