Lawyer David J. Pettinato, Esq., graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1982 Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., Dean's List, 14th Edition of Who's Who: American Law Students, 1995, is now employed by Merlin Law Group, P.A. at 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 950 Tampa, FL 33602.

While being a member of Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Bad Faith Litigation Section) The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (E.A.G.L.E.) Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA) National Association of Public Insurance… Read more Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Bad Faith Litigation Section) The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (E.A.G.L.E.) Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA) National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) Windstorm Insurance Network (Member, Educational Committee, 2008-Present) Asian American Hotel Owners Association, AAHOA (Associate Member). Read less, David J. Pettinato, Esq. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing David J. Pettinato, Esq. as your lawyer, you should consider whether David J. Pettinato, Esq. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if David J. Pettinato, Esq. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though David J. Pettinato, Esq.'s office is located at Tampa, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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David J. Pettinato, Esq. has been admitted in 1995, Florida; 1996, U.S. District Court, Middle, Southern, and Northern District of Florida; 1997, Georgia; 1998, U.S. Supreme Court; 2012, Texas; U.S. District Court of Colorado; U.S. District Court, Northrn District of Georgia;. His or her practice areas include First and Third Party Insurance, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance, Insurance Litigation, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Commercial Property Insurance, Fire Loss, First Party Insurance, Insurance Arbitration, Insurance Mediation, Property Damage, Property Loss, Unfair Insurance Practices.

David J. Pettinato, Esq.'s college and law school education includes Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1982, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., Dean's List, 14th Edition of Who's Who: American Law Students, 1995. Other biographical background includes Mr. Pettinato represents Policyholders’ in first and third party insurance claims and subsequent Unfair Claims Handling Practice litigation. His practice areas include large property losses, business interruption, insurance coverage, and international insurance disputes. He also handles appeals as necessary to protect and advance his clients rights, and he has dozens of reported decisions. He is experienced in complex insurance coverage disputes and claims in litigation, beginning his insurance career 17 years ago as insurance defense counsel. Mr. Pettinato is aggressive, thorough, persistent, and diligent in his relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients. He is licensed to practice in Florida and Texas, as well as in the U.S. District Court's for the Northern District, Middle District, and Southern District, U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is the current past chair for the Insurance Section of The American Association of Justice (AAJ) and multiple past chairs and vice chairs of the Bad Faith litigation Group for the AAJ. In 2010, he was the recipient of the Wiedemann & Waysocki Award that honors attorneys for their commitment to their profession and support for improving the civil justice system. In 2010, he was selected by his peers as one of the Florida Legal Elite (Florida Trend magazine). He regularly speaks before professional associations and groups such as the Windstorm Insurance Network, AAJ, Florida Ass. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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