Atty. J. Daniel Clark
Dan Clark is a Florida native and a graduate of Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University where he was an honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference athlete.
Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 29+ Years Experience
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About J. Daniel Clark at a Glance
J. Daniel Clark is a Managing Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Clark Trial Law. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, class action, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Florida (1997) and U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh C (1997). Educated at Stetson College of Law (J.D., 1996) and Duke University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County Bar Association. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About J. Daniel Clark
- Dan Clark is a Florida native and a graduate of Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida
- He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University where he was an honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference athlete
- He received his Juris Doctorate with honors from Stetson University College of Law where he was a member of the Stetson Law Review and Stetson Trial Team, and a Federal Judicial Intern for the Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich, Chief Judge, Middle District of Florida
- Mr. Clark is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, with over 25 years of civil trial experience
- APPOINTMENTS AND DISTINCTIONS • Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar • Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates • Martindale-Hubbell™ AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer, the highest rating given • Best Lawyer Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers in America • Named a Florida Super Lawyer since 2004
- The final published list represents no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state • Name by Florida Trend as a Legal Elite
- approximately 2% of the lawyers in the state are chosen • Hillsborough County Bar Association Trial and Litigation Section, Chair (2011-2012) & Executive Board Member (2003-2013)
- Young Lawyers Division (1999-2005 – Treasurer 2003-2004 & Co-Chair, Professionalism and Ethics Committee 1999) • Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum • The Florida Justice Association
Practice Areas Explained
J. Daniel Clark's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Daniel Clark handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Car Accidents in Tampa
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
J. Daniel Clark is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
Wrongful Death in Tampa
J. Daniel Clark is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
Personal Injury in Tampa
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.
J. Daniel Clark is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Class Action in Tampa
J. Daniel Clark is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Florida →
Motorcycle Accidents in Tampa
J. Daniel Clark is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 Tampa 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-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 Tampa Choose J. Daniel Clark
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 J. Daniel Clark's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, class action, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
J. Daniel Clark brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh C, J. Daniel Clark can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, J. Daniel Clark can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means J. Daniel Clark 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 J. Daniel Clark Handles in Tampa
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