Atty. Dana J. Watts

Atty. Dana J. Watts

Dana J. Watts is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial litigation, contracts and 10 other areas of law.

Sarasota Sarasota 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Dana J. Watts at a glance

Dana J. Watts is a Member based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Dana J. Watts. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1985). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1979) and Bradley University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sarasota County Bar Association (Director, 1997-1999 Member, Small Firm Committee, 2001—) The Florida Bar (Member, Trial Lawyers Section) Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Plaintiff's Trial Table Florida Academy of Certified Mediators. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dana J. Watts is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial litigation, contracts and 10 other areas of law
  • Dana J. received a B.S. degree from Bradley University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Dana J. practices at Dana J. Watts in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Dana J. Watts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dana J. Watts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Contracts

Dana J. Watts is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

Dana J. Watts is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Dana J. Watts is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Dana J. Watts is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dana J. Watts

Where is Dana J. Watts's law office located?
Dana J. Watts's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Dana J. Watts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dana J. Watts handle?
Dana J. Watts focuses on car accidents, contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Dana J. Watts practiced law?
Dana J. Watts has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Dana J. Watts go to law school?
Dana J. Watts earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Dana J. Watts for a consultation?
You can contact Dana J. Watts directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dana J. Watts received?
Dana J. Watts's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1979
B.S.
Bradley University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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