About Joseph

Joseph R — Dawson is a personal injury attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has been practicing law for over 40 years, focusing primarily on personal injury cases. His firm, the Law Offices of Joseph R. Dawson, P.A., is located at 110 SE 6th Street, Suite 1900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Mr. Dawson earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University in 1982 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Eastern Illinois University, obtained in 1979.

He is admitted to practice law in Florida and Utah. In Florida, he has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1982, and in Utah, he has been a member since 2004. Throughout his career, Mr. Dawson has represented clients in various personal injury matters, including car accidents, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death cases. He is known for his aggressive style and thorough preparation, having appeared before the Florida Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The Third and Fourth District Courts of Appeal.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Dawson has been recognized for his professional achievements. He has received the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. Mr. Dawson is fluent in both English and Spanish. This lets the attorney serve clients effectively.

He is also a member of the Broward County Bar Association, where he served as a Traffic Court Magistrate from 1989 to 1995. For those seeking legal representation in personal injury cases in the Fort Lauderdale area, Mr. Dawson offers free consultations. He can be contacted at (954) 467-2100 or via email at Pleadings@Dawsonlawfirm.com.

Education

Nova Southeastern University

J.D. (1982)

1979

Eastern Illinois University

B.S. (1979) | Political Sciences

1975

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Spanish (Spoken)

Experience

Lawyer

Dawson Law Office

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida
Utah

Court Admissions

Florida Supreme Court State Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
Third District Court of Appeal of Florida State Appeals Court
Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida State Appeals Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Certifications & Awards

AV Peer Rating 2017

Martindale-Hubbell

AV Peer Rating 2016

Martindale-Hubbell

AV Peer Rating 2015

Martindale-Hubbell

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Sources

The information provided is based on available sources and may not be exhaustive. For the most current and detailed information, please contact the Florida Bar or the Law Offices of Joseph R. Dawson, P.A.