Practice areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2017
Education: Stetson University College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2024 - 2026 
Free ConsultationDaniel S. Diaco is a partner at Diaco Law located in Tampa, Florida. He focuses his practice on medical malpractice personal injury cases. In addition to being an attorney, he is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in Tampa. He is a remarkable individual who masterfully blends his experience in law and medicine to serve as a formidable advocate for his clients.
Graduating cum laude from Duke University, Dr. Diaco pursued a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. His passion for medicine led him to the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. He honed his surgical skills during his general surgery residency at Louisiana State University and completed his specialized training in plastic surgery at the University of South Florida (USF).
Dr. Diaco’s pursuit of legal experience culminated in graduating first in his class at Stetson University College of Law, earning his law degree with magna cum laude honors. This unique combination of medical and legal knowledge allows him to evaluate both the medical and legal aspects of a case with unparalleled insight.
Dr. Diaco’s commitment to education continued as he served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at USF and contributed to the medical community as a team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and as an active member of the medical executive committees at several Tampa medical facilities.
Now, with 25 years of medical experience and a profound legal acumen, Dr. Diaco is dedicated to being an aggressive yet compassionate legal advocate. His dual qualifications make him exceptionally suited to advocate for those affected by personal injury and medical malpractice, ensuring they receive the best representation possible.
Dr. Diaco stands as a testament to the power of dedication, education and the pursuit of excellence, making him a distinguished figure in both the medical and legal communities. His commitment to justice and his relentless advocacy make him a highly respected and sought-after attorney in the Tampa area.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2017, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://diacolaw.com/attorneys/daniel-diaco-jd-md/
Bar / Professional Activity
- United States District Courts for the Northern Districts of Florida
- Florida
- United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- United States District Courts for the Middle Districts of Florida
- United States District Courts for the Southern Districts of Florida
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Honors
- Peer-Review Rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating
- Named one of The Best Lawyers in America
Educational Background
- University of South Florida (USF), Plastic Surgery Residency Program, 1998
- Louisiana State University, General Surgery Residency Program, 1995
- University of Florida College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1992
- Duke University, Bachelor of Science, Major: Psychology, Honor: cum laude, 1988
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- University of South Florida (USF), Assistant Clinical Professor
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Selections
- Rising Stars: 2024 - 2026
