Atty. Daniel J. Santaniello

Atty. Daniel J. Santaniello

Recipient: Officer Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Most Effective Lawyers Finalist, Daily Business Review, 2007; President's Award, Florida Defense Lawyer's Association, 2010; President-Elect 2012/2013 Florida Defense Lawyers Association.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel J. Santaniello at a glance

Daniel J. Santaniello is a Managing Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, employment, business, construction, and securities. Admitted to practice in Florida (1990), United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (1990), United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (1990), and United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida (1990). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 1990) and Northeastern University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar The Defense Research Institute Florida Defense Lawyer's Association. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Recipient

  • Officer Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Most Effective Lawyers Finalist, Daily Business Review, 2007
  • President's Award, Florida Defense Lawyer's Association, 2010
  • President-Elect 2012/2013 Florida Defense Lawyers Association

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel J. Santaniello's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Securities Law

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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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Daniel J. Santaniello

Where is Daniel J. Santaniello's law office located?
Daniel J. Santaniello's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel J. Santaniello handle?
Daniel J. Santaniello focuses on wrongful death, employment, business, construction, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Daniel J. Santaniello practiced law?
Daniel J. Santaniello has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Daniel J. Santaniello go to law school?
Daniel J. Santaniello earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact Daniel J. Santaniello for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel J. Santaniello 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 Daniel J. Santaniello received?
Daniel J. Santaniello's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Nova Southeastern University
- 1990
B.S.
Northeastern University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1990
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1990
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1990
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1990
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991

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