Co-counselCL-26-0142
Trial co-counsel for a trucking wrongful-death case
Broward County, FL · Contingency fee split
Liability is strong and discovery closes in March. Looking for a first-chair trial lawyer to divide fees under Rule 4-1.5(g).
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ProjectCL-26-0139
Opposition to summary judgment, breach of contract
S.D.N.Y. · Remote · $175–225/hr
About 30 hours. Record is organized and the deposition transcripts are indexed. Due October 30.
CoverageCL-26-0137
Cover a case management conference in Dallas
Dallas County, TX · Oct 14, 9:00 AM · Flat fee $250
Ten-minute appearance. I'll send a one-page brief and talking points the day before.
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A 40-HOUR PROJECT AT $200 AN HOUR
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| Fee for the work | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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| THE LAWYER KEEPS | $5,760 | $8,000 |
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ExampleDana R. Whitfield
Verified4.9(14 reviews) · 17 completed engagements
“Dana took first chair on short notice and knew the record cold. Clear about fees from day one. I’d bring her in again.”Benjamin A., engaged Dana for trial co-counsel
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DRAFT PROFILE · from resume.pdf
Dana R. Whitfield
Commercial litigator · Fort Lauderdale, FL
AdmittedFlorida (2009) · New York (2011)
PracticeBusiness litigation · Appellate · ADR
CourtsS.D. Fla. · M.D. Fla. · 11th Cir.
ExperiencePartner, Whitfield & Ames, 2016–present
EducationJ.D., University of Florida, 2009
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