Atty. Daniel D. Eckert
Daniel D. Eckert is a member of the firm’s First Party practice group.
Insurance Defense / Insurance Fraud & More Attorney · Serving St. Petersburg, FL · 52+ Years Experience
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About Daniel D. Eckert at a Glance
Daniel D. Eckert is an Associate based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida U. (1974). Educated at University of Florida, Levin College of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A. Banking, 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serves clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel D. Eckert
- Daniel D. Eckert is a member of the firm’s First Party practice group
- He focuses is practice on personal injury, premises liability, automobile negligence, and first party litigation
- Prior to joining Banker Lopez Gassler, he served as the Volusia County Attorney for more than thirty years
- Mr. Eckert has argued in the Florida Supreme Court and District Courts of Appeal, in federal district court and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Upon leaving county government, the Florida Association of County Attorneys presented him the Professionalism for Local Government Attorneys “Gordon Johnston” Award for distinguished service to Volusia County and outstanding contributions to local government law in the State of Florida
- Representative Experience •Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., St. Petersburg, FL Associate, January 2023 to Present •County of Volusia, DeLand, FL County Attorney, June 1989 to January 2020 Community Involvement •Lieutenant Colonel (USAR, Retired), Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Florida Army National Guard
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel D. Eckert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel D. Eckert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Petersburg.
Personal Injury in St. Petersburg
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.
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in St. Petersburg
Daniel D. Eckert is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in St. Petersburg
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Daniel D. Eckert is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance Law in St. Petersburg
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Daniel D. Eckert is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg 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 venue, 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.
St. Petersburg Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Petersburg-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in St. Petersburg Choose Daniel D. Eckert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel D. Eckert's practice in the field of personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel D. Eckert brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, slip & fall, and litigation, Daniel D. Eckert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Petersburg
A St. Petersburg-based practice means Daniel D. Eckert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel D. Eckert Handles in St. Petersburg
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