Daniel Stephan Dalesandro's journey in the legal profession commenced nearly 25 years ago during his time as a student at the University of Florida in Gainesville. There, he served as a file clerk and marketing intern at a law firm, gaining valuable early experience. Throughout his undergraduate tenure, Mr. Dalesandro earned several prestigious accolades, including the UF Presidential Recognition Award for Outstanding Contributions to the University of Florida. His major in Advertising led him to become the graphic designer for the Communigator, the official newsmagazine of the UF College of Journalism and Communications. Furthermore, he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising, complemented by a minor in History of Art, emphasizing Northern European Renaissance, Baroque, and American Art.
Following his graduation from UF, Mr. Dalesandro assumed the role of the Firm's inaugural Director of Marketing, overseeing all marketing initiatives, from television campaigns to client relations, during his six-year tenure.
In 1999, Mr. Dalesandro pursued his legal education at the Florida State University College of Law in Tallahassee, a renowned institution recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Florida's top law school in 2014. His time as a law student was marked by dedication and success, culminating in a cum laude graduation one semester ahead of schedule. A skilled writer, Mr. Dalesandro secured the Book Award for Legal Writing and Research I and II. His contributions to the Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law earned him the distinction of Outstanding Article and Notes Editor. Notably, he excelled as a member of the FSU Moot Court Team, achieving a place in the top four new members and participating in the FSU "Final Four" competition. This competition was originally intended to be judged by the Florida Supreme Court Justices, though due to their involvement in the 2000 Presidential Election cases, it was instead assessed by the judges of the First District Court of Appeal. Mr. Dalesandro also made an impressive showing at the New York Law School 25th Annual Robert F. Wagner, Sr. National Labor & Employment Law Moot Court Competition, earning a spot in the top four out of 44 teams nationwide and securing the 4th Best Brief award. His triumphs extended to the Florida Bar Robert Orseck Moot Court Competition in 2001, where he clinched 1st place and best brief. Notably, this competition allowed Mr. Dalesandro to compete before the Florida Supreme Court Justices in the final round.
Originally hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Dalesandro relocated to Southwest Florida as a young boy in 1978. He was raised in Southwest Florida and completed his high school education at Mariner High School in 1989. His exceptional academic performance led to his designation as a Florida Academic Scholar by the State Board of Education, which provided several scholarships for his education at the University of Florida.
Mr. Dalesandro proudly identifies as both a Gator and a Nole, having attended the two premier public universities in Florida.
In his personal life, Mr. Dalesandro is a dedicated family man, having been married to his wife, Jaime, since 1997. Jaime is a dedicated public school teacher, and the couple is blessed with two wonderful children, Abigail and Jonathan Luke.
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Mr. Dalesandro has been admitted to the Florida Bar since 2002 and is also a member of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the Lee County Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, and he is Barrister of the Calusa Inn of Court.
