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Atty. Dean Burnetti

Atty. Dean Burnetti

For nearly 35 years, Dean Burnetti has dedicated his career to helping individuals who have suffered injuries due to someone else's negligence. Drawing from personal experience and a deep sense of purpose, Dean works diligently to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Lakeland Lakeland 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean Burnetti at a glance

Dean Burnetti is a Member based in Lakeland, Florida, practicing at Dean Burnetti Law. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1986). Educated at Oral Roberts University Law School (J.D., 1986) and Oklahoma Missionary Baptist Seminary (B.A. Warner, 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Lakeland, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • For nearly 35 years, Dean Burnetti has dedicated his career to helping individuals who have suffered injuries due to someone else's negligence
  • Drawing from personal experience and a deep sense of purpose, Dean works diligently to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients
  • Born and raised in Elgin, Illinois, Dean initially felt a calling to the ministry
  • After graduating from high school, he pursued seminary training in Oklahoma and earned a degree in Pastoral Ministries
  • However, before entering the ministry, Dean felt led to a different path, inspired by his father's injury in a construction accident
  • This personal experience motivated him to pursue a legal career focused on representing injury victims
  • He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Warner University in Florida, followed by a law degree from Oral Roberts University
  • Dean is Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law and Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar, having passed both rigorous examinations
  • His practice, which began with a focus on workplace injuries, has since expanded to represent victims of various accidents
  • Throughout his career, Dean has remained committed to providing compassionate and effective legal representation

Practice Areas Explained

Dean Burnetti's Areas of Practice

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

Truck Accidents

Dean Burnetti is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Florida →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Dean Burnetti is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

Dean Burnetti 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.

Dean Burnetti is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Dean Burnetti is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Lakeland 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 Dean Burnetti

Where is Dean Burnetti's law office located?
Dean Burnetti's law practice is located in Lakeland, Florida. The firm is Dean Burnetti Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean Burnetti handle?
Dean Burnetti focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Dean Burnetti practiced law?
Dean Burnetti has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Dean Burnetti go to law school?
Dean Burnetti earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Warner, 1980).
How can I contact Dean Burnetti for a consultation?
You can contact Dean Burnetti 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 Dean Burnetti received?
Dean Burnetti's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Oral Roberts University Law School
- 1986
B.A. Warner
Oklahoma Missionary Baptist Seminary
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1986

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