Atty. Daniel J. Gerber
Dan Gerber helps solve complex legal problems for businesses in many areas. He represents businesses and individuals who need efficient, cost-effective legal solutions in complex litigation, class actions, commercial litigation, product liability and governmental affairs.
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Daniel J. Gerber is a Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and consumer. Educated at University of Florida, College of Law (J.D. Trial, 1988) and University of Florida (B.A. Political, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dan Gerber helps solve complex legal problems for businesses in many areas
- He represents businesses and individuals who need efficient, cost-effective legal solutions in complex litigation, class actions, commercial litigation, product liability and governmental affairs
- He served as General Counsel for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority from 2019 until 2025
- In that role, he coordinated the activities of a team of more than fifteen lawyers to provide effective legal representation for the $1 billion entity which runs Orlando International Airport, the 7th busiest passenger airport in the United States, and Orlando Executive Airport
- Dan was responsible for compliance with federal and state legal issues, including overseeing governance, capital programs, procurement, administration, contract development and review, public records, and human resources matters
- He also represents clients in the areas of toxic tort, class actions, commercial litigation, product liability and governmental affairs
- Dan handles complex cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States, having brought cases to successful resolution by trial or settlement in the federal and state courts of more than fifteen states
- In 2009 and 2016, Dan was nominated to serve as a justice on Florida’s Supreme Court by the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission
- Although not selected to serve, Dan remains one of the few practicing attorneys nominated to Florida’s highest court
- Dan represents manufacturers of chemical products in claims alleging injury from chemical exposure
- Included among his clients are national manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, pesticides and industrial chemicals as well as pest control companies
- His experience includes cases involving manufacturers, distributors and sellers of benzene, toluene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, chlorpyrifos, petroleum products, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ammonia, and adhesives
- He has significant experience representing clients in class actions, consumer fraud, and civil racketeering claims
- He handles complex commercial litigation cases including those arising from manufacturer-dealer relationships, contract disputes and construction related matters
- In commercial litigation trials, Dan acts as lead counsel in cases in which the amount in controversy exceeds $10 million
- He also defends manufacturers of a variety of products including surgical instruments, mattresses, medical devices and household appliances
- Government regulators are sometimes involved in issues involving his clients, so Dan represents clients before the Florida Attorney General and the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- He also represents clients before other governmental agencies at the local and statewide levels
- He litigates statewide reapportionment matters under the Voting Rights Act and he also leads independent investigations on behalf of government agencies
- Dan was featured in the 2007 National Law Journal‘s “Winning Section” in which ten top litigators were selected from a multitude of nominations from around the United States
- Each attorney was selected by having at least one significant win-either a bench or jury verdict in the preceding 18 month period
- Having a track record of significant victories over the last several years was also one of the criteria for being selected to “Winning.” In 2002, National Law Journal recognized Dan as one of the country’s top forty litigators under the age of forty
- Dan was also selected by former Attorney General Bill McCollum to serve as one of two private attorneys on the State of Florida Legal Advisory Panel in response to the BP oil spill
- He has also been asked to testify before the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate as a subject matter expert on various topics
- Certifications •AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Awards & Honors •The Joseph P. Milton Award for Professionalism and Civility: Awarded by the American Board of Trial Advocates, 2016
- This award is presented for conducting oneself “with professionalism, civility, and the highest degree of ethics, integrity, honor and courtesy.” •Best Lawyers 'Lawyer of the Year' for Product Liability Litigation- Defendants in Orlando by Best Lawyers in America 2025 •Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions Defendants, 2013-2026 •Listed in Florida Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2007-2018, 2021-2023 •Listed in Florida Trend Legal Elite 2008-2013 •Recipient, Florida Pest Management Association 'President's Award' for outstanding service the FPMA and the industry Articles & Presentations •Co-author, 'Florida’s New Sixth District Court of Appeal Confirmed,' September 2022 •Co-Author, 'Proposed Florida Legislation Sets Out to Curb COVID Litigation and Frivolous Claims, Protect Businesses,' January 2021 •Panelist, 'Food and Beverage Litigation: Recent Trends, Issues, and Challenges Explored!,' The Knowledge Group, November 2020 •Panelist, 'Expert Witnesses in Federal Court,' Federal Bar Association-Orlando Chapter, October 2020 •Author, 'Preventing Pesticide Illness Claims,' Pest Control Technology Magazine, July 13, 2020 •Author, 'INSIGHT: Florida Embraces Daubert Standard-Key Takeaways for Expert Testimony,' Bloomberg Law, July 5, 2019 •Author, 'Contract Tips for Navigating Attorney Fee Provisions,' Pest Management Professional, May 2019 •Presenter, 'Food Borne Illnesses: Product Liability,' February 2018, CEU Institute •Co-Author, 'Missouri Appeals Court Vacates $72 Million Verdict for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction,' October 2017 •Co-Author, 'Mattress Makers Under Attack,' BedTimes, The Business Journal for the Sleep Products Industry, July 2017 issue, International Sleep Products Association •'Emerging Pre-emption Issues Today and Tomorrow,' ABA Section of Litigation, Products Liability Committee, June 16, 2017 •Moderator, 'Developments in Class Action Litigation,' ABA 7th Annual Food & Supplements Workshop, June 13, 2017 •Moderator, 'Direct and Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses in Food Cases,' ABA Fifth Annual Food & Supplements Workshop, June 2015 •'Functional Foods: Science is Ahead of the Law,' ABA Section of Litigation, Products Liability News and Developments, April 7, 2014 •Selecting the Right Lawyers for the Company - Maximizing Value from Outside Counsel, - Moderator, 7th Annual Corporate Counsel Symposium, FDCC, September 2010 •Class Action Lawsuits - Lecturer - 2002 - e Sunshine Conference, sponsored by National Pest Management Association, Florida Pest Management Association, The Professional Law Care Association of America and the Florida Turf Grass Association •Pest Management Association, Florida Pest Management Association, The Professional Law Care Association of America and the Florida Turf Grass Association - 2002 •How to Avoid Pesticide Exposure Lawsuits - Author - July 2001 - Pest Control Magazine •Get an Annual Legal Audit - Author - April 2002 - Pest Control Magazine •Fear Damages in Toxic Tort Actions - Author - August 2001 - For the Defense Dan's News and Insights 08.21.2025 Firm News 27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year
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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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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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 Orlando 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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