Wesley C. Dicus, Sr.

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Top Rated Civil Litigation Attorney in St. Petersburg, FL
- Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
An attorney at Dicus & Burke, PLLC, Wesley C. Dicus, Sr. divides his practice among insurance coverage issues, personal injury and wrongful death litigation, and criminal defense matters. Working out of the firm's office in St. Petersburg, Florida, he represents clients in the Tampa Bay area and throughout the state. Mr. Dicus has been admitted to practice before all Florida state courts since 2007.
In his insurance coverage practice, Mr. Dicus represents homeowners and business owners whose claims have been denied in bad faith or otherwise delayed by their insurance companies. The types of claims that he has worked on have included property damage caused by fires, hurricanes, sinkholes, floods, lightning, mold and vandalism, and he has been able to hold insurers accountable while maximizing the amount of his clients' recovery. Mr. Dicus's personal injury client base is made up of people who have incurred economic and noneconomic losses as a result of the negligence of other persons or entities. His caseload in this regard has included incidents arising out of medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability and dog bites, and he has obtained significant compensation for his clients through both jury awards and settlements that he has negotiated out of court with defendants and their insurance companies.
In his criminal defense practice, Mr. Dicus draws on his previous experience as an assistant prosecutor with the Office of the State Attorney for Pinellas and Pasco counties when he represents people who have been charged by the state with having committed misdemeanor or felony offenses. He has successfully defended clients who have been charged with drunk driving, drug possession, assault and battery, and domestic violence. Mr. Dicus is a 2006 graduate of Stetson University College of Law.
- 100%Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
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About Wesley Dicus, Sr.
Admitted: 2007, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.dicusburkelaw.com/wesley-c-dicus-sr/
Honors/Awards:
- First place in Stetson University College of Law’s first-ever Advanced Trial Competition
- Victor O. Wehle Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Stetson University College of Law
- Book Award in International Sales Law and Arbitration, Stetson University College of Law
Bar/Professional Activity:
- The Saint Petersburg Bar Association
- Florida Bar
Educational Background:
- B.S., Major: Social Sciences Minor in American History, Florida State University, 2003
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Last Updated: 10/12/2020