Daniel Samson
Title: Attorney At Law - Member, Dade County Bar Association - Member, Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society
Phone: (305) 354-3858
Email: dan@kulaandsamson.com
Daniel has practiced as an appellate litigation attorney and trial support specialist for six years. He began his career at Greenberg Traurig, P.A, and spent six months clerking for the Honorable Barbara Lagoa of Florida's Third District Court of Appeal before returning to Greenberg Traurig. He has experience representing clients in both state and federal courts in a variety of substantive areas of the law including, constitutional law, insurance defense, contract law, corporate law, criminal law, family law, and bankruptcy law. Daniel has extensive experience with class action litigation, particularly at the certification stage, with forum non conveniens litigation, as well as general commercial matters. Daniel also provides litigation support during every phase of the litigation to optimize the client's position and create efficient and effective strategies for trial counsel.
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2004
- B.A., with high honors, History, University of Michigan, 2001
Previous Employment
- Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
- Law clerk, The Honorable Barbara Lagoa
Professional & Community Involvement
- Advisor, Urante Powerhouse Design, Incorporated, an organization dedicated to raising money to provide scholarships for minority students studying art and design
Significant Representations
Represented The Florida Marlins, LLP on appeal in litigation against Norman Braman regarding the public financing provisions for their new ballpark. Represented Hilton Hotels Corporation on several appeals from adverse forum non conveniens rulings. Represented Florida Farm Bureau, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and South Motors Honda on appeal from adverse class certification rulings.
Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida