About Mr. Patrick Hal Dekle

Mr. Patrick Hal Dekle is a lawyer practicing auto accidents, civil trial, general civil trial practice and 5 other areas of law. Patrick received a A.B. degree from University of Miami in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years. Patrick practices at Patrick H. Dekle, P.A. in Tampa, FL.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated

This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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Services

Areas of Law

Personal Injury 1
- Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Civil Rights
Other 4
- Auto Accidents
- Civil Trial
- General Civil Trial Practice
- Malpractice

Practice Details

Firm Information

Position
Member

Firm Name
Patrick H. Dekle, P.A.
Representative Cases & Transactions

Cases
Galencare, Inc. v. Mosley, 59 So.3d 138 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011)
Diaz v. Maney, 42 So.3d 312 (Fla. 2d DCA 2010)
Riegel v. Beilan, 788 So.2d 990 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000)
Rushing v. Bosse, 652 So.2d 869 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995) Maltzer v. Provident Life
Accident Insurance Co, 843 F.Supp. 692 (M.D. Fla. 1993).

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1971, Florida
1971, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
1978, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits

Memberships
The Florida Bar (Member, Judicial Selection, Tenure and Compensation Committee, 1972-1973, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "C", 2010-2013)
The American Association for Justice (Sustaining Member)
The Florida Justice Association, Board of Directors, 1982-1984
Bay Area Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1979-1982)
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
Education & Certifications

Law School
Hastings College of Law, University of California
Class of 1971
J.D.

Other Education
University of Miami
Class of 1968
A.B.

University of Florida, Stetson University, Seattle University

Legal Certifications
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, The Florida Bar, Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Military Service

E-5, U.S. Army, 1963-1966
Personal Details & History

Age
Born in 1943
Savannah, Georgia, November 29, 1943

Hobbies & Interests
Snow Skiing, bicycling enthusiast, traveling, historic race car restoration and racing, rosarian,

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