Practice areas: Personal Injury, Class Action & Mass Torts; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1997
Education: Stetson University College of Law
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Attorney J. Daniel Clark is the managing partner of Clark Trial Law, in Tampa, Florida. He is a nationally ranked trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience. He provides knowledgeable counsel and support to clients across his region who have suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.
Board-certified as a civil trial lawyer by The Florida Bar, Mr. Clark has achieved remarkable success advocating on behalf of innocent accident victims and their families, and he has recovered millions of dollars in total compensation for those adversely affected by motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, defective products and other preventable tragedies.
Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Clark is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell and has received consistent recognition from The Best Lawyers in America. He has also received a Legal Elite designation from Florida Trend magazine, along with many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers.
A 1993 graduate of Duke University, Mr. Clark obtained his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1996, where he was a member of the Stetson Law Review and the Stetson Trial Team. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
Mr. Clark has served as chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association's Trial & Litigation Section as well as an executive board member from 2003 to 2013. He is also a member of the Federal Bar Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the American Association for Justice, the Florida Justice Association and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: PlaintiffFocus areas
Brain Injury, Class Actions, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1997, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.clarktriallaw.com/j-daniel-clark/
Bar / Professional Activity
- American Bar Association Florida Justice Association (Eagle Member)
- Young Lawyers Division, Co-Chair, Professionalism and Ethics Committee, 1999
- Young Lawyers Division, Treasurer, 2003-04
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, Executive Board Member since 2003
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, Trial & Litigation Section, Section Chair 2011-12
- Tampa Bay Inn of Court (Barrister)
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
- The National Association of Consumer Advocates
- American Association for Justice
- U.S. District Courts, Southern District of Florida
- The Florida Bar
- U.S. District Courts, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- Federal Bar Association
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney: Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of competency and experience within an area of law, and professionalism and ethics in practice. More than 5,010 Florida lawyers are recognized as specialists in one or more of 26 certification areas. Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice.
Educational Background
- Dan Clark is a Florida native and a graduate of Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Duke University where he was an honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference, an athlete.
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Stetson University College of Law, Stetson Law Review, Member; Stetson Trial Team
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Tampa Style Magazine - Setember/October 2026 - Attorneys of the Year 2026Article is below:Born and raised in Tampa, J. Daniel “Dan” Clark, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and Managing Partner of Clark Trial Law, grew up watching his father, James W. Clark, practice law after establishing the firm in 1972. From accompanying his father to the office on Sundays to watching him try cases at the courthouse, Dan gained an early appreciation for trial work and the responsibility that comes with representing others. Tampa has remained home ever since, connecting his family history, professional career, and commitment to the community.After graduating from Jesuit High School, Dan attended Duke University, where he played tight end under legendary coach Steve Spurrier. He went on to Stetson University College of Law, serving on the Stetson Law Review and Trial Team and completing an internship with federal Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich. Those experiences helped him develop the preparation and courtroom skills that would become central to his career. Today, he is Board Certified in Civil Trial by The Florida Bar and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), focusing on serious civil litigation and helping clients navigate some of life’s most difficult circumstances.Dan’s approach to trial law is grounded in preparation, professionalism, strategy, and ethics. He believes success is not simply measured by a verdict or dollar amount, but by knowing his team did the right thing for the right reasons and gave clients their very best. Clark Trial Law has secured more than half a billion dollars in damages for clients, but Dan remains focused on the people and futures behind every case.Outside the courtroom, Dan enjoys traveling with his family, hunting, fishing, and following Tampa’s professional sports teams. He has served Jesuit High School as president of its foundation and on its Board of Trustees, coached Little League, and mentors aspiring lawyers. As Clark Trial Law enters its next chapter, Dan is focused on building upon his father’s legacy while evolving the firm for the future.813-879-0700All of Florida, specializing in Tampa BayClarkTrialLaw.com, 2026
Honors
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
- Best Lawyers Awarded since 2015 - 2026 Best Lawyer Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America, 2026
- Florida Trend Legal Elite
- Florida Super Lawyers since 2004
- Martindale-Hubbell™ AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2026
Certificates and credentials
Civil Trial
