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Daniel Fredrick Pilka
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Daniel Fredrick Pilka

4.2
37 reviews

330 Pauls Drive, Suite 100, Brandon, FL 33511 + 1 location

Community Association Law and HOA Disputes, Negligence, Personal Injury - Defense and Plaintiff and 28 more

About Daniel Fredrick Pilka

Since 1984, Daniel F. Pilka has represented clients across the West Coast and Central Florida, with a significant portion of his practice devoted to homeowners and condominium associations and residents of deed-restricted communities facing association disputes. As managing partner of Pilka & Associates, P.A., Mr. Pilka specializes in civil litigation and is a certified civil mediator. With 30 years of litigation experience, he is known for passionately and aggressively representing individuals and businesses in contract, real estate, personal injury and wrongful death, and insurance disputes. He combines extensive trial experience with preventive counseling to help clients avoid problems where possible, and he leverages mediation and pragmatic case assessment to pursue efficient, client-focused resolutions.

 

Daniel Fredrick Pilka (Brandon, Florida)

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Daniel Fredrick Pilka got this award in 2021

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4.0
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
May 10, 2024
Hired Attorney

Mr. Pilka was extremely organized, responsive and determined to win my case. He did an outstanding job of explaining the process from day one to the end. I highly recommend Mr. Pilka to be your lawyer. He is compassionate and cares about his clients. I was very fortunate to have him represent me. In the future, if I were to need another lawyer, it would be without hesitation on who I would contact.

 
Response from Daniel
May 10, 2024
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. We’re so glad to hear that you felt supported and informed throughout your case. Providing clear communication, responsiveness, and compassionate guidance is always our goal, and it means a great deal to know that was your experience. We truly appreciate your trust and your recommendation. We’re always here for you if you need us in the future.
Insurance
Posted by anonymous
April 19, 2011
Hired Attorney

Mr. Pilka used to work in behalf of insurance companies so he is very familiar with how they work to try to keep from paying out claims if possible. He worked very hard for me with several insurance companies to get the best claim payments he could after I had most of my house flooded from ice-maker line leak while I was out of town. Mold and mildew problems necessitated extra efforts to get inspections, remediations, etc, done for me.

 
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
November 08, 2010
Hired Attorney

Advice was on target and very informative to making decisions, Pure professionalism, good communication, serviced the client rather than the legal community, would recommend to anyone.

Contracts
Posted by Daryl
April 02, 2025
Hired Attorney

During my consultation, Mr. Pilka: was repeatedly falling asleep; took a client call; repeatedly rushing me after 17 minutes; had the meeting take place in his office absent of a conference table which made utilizing my laptop and file folders cumbersome; failed to proofread my letter in which he volunteered to undertake. As a result of our meeting, decided to research the web and obtained information pursuant to my contract concerns. Disappointed in the paid services received.

 
Response from Daniel
April 02, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to see your comments and respectfully disagree with several of the statements made regarding your consultation. Our attorneys are committed to providing attentive, professional service and we take our responsibilities to clients very seriously. Because consultations often involve confidential matters, we cannot address specific details of any meeting in a public forum. However, we believe it is important to correct that the experience described does not reflect the standards of professionalism we maintain at our firm. We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly to better understand your concerns. If you are willing, please contact our Office Administrator, Pam Gonzalez at 813-653-3800 so that we can discuss the matter further.
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Areas of Law

  • Torts 1
    • Negligence
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Products Liability
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate 1
    • Condominium Law
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1
    • Legal Malpractice
  • Consumer Law 1
    • Lemon Law
  • Other 21
    • Community Association Law and HOA Disputes
    • Personal Injury - Defense and Plaintiff
    • Homeowners' Association Law
    • General Civil Litigation
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Contracts and Commercial Litigation
    • First Party Property Cases
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents - Plaintiff
    • Motor Vehicle Defects
    • Bad Faith Insurance
    • Foreclosure and Alternatives
    • Professional Malpractice Law
    • Business and Commercial Law
    • Insurance Law
    • Class Actions - Plaintiff
    • Real Estate Law
    • Debtor / Creditor
    • Landlord / Tenant
    • Litigation and Appeals
    • Mediation and Collaborative Law
    • Wrongful Death - Plaintiff

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Pilka Adams & Reed, P.A.
  • Pro Bono Services

    Leadership Brandon Alumni Board of Directors, Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Former Member School Board Member, St. Joseph's Catholic School Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Counsel 2505, Lakeland, Florida Member, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Lakeland, Florida Former President, Brandon Bar Association North Lakeland Rotary Club Adjunct Professor at Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL

  • Additional Links
    https://www.pilka.com/attorney/daniel-f-pilka/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, Florida
    U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
    Memberships
    Hillsborough County, Lakeland, Brandon and American Bar Associations
    The Florida Bar
    American Association for Justice
    Florida Defense Lawyers Association
    Florida Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University College of Law
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Maryland
    Class of 1980
    B.A.
    Economics
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    Chicago, Illinois, November 13, 1959

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Managing Partner at Pilka Adams & Reed, P.A.
4.2
37 reviews

330 Pauls Drive, Suite 100Brandon, FL 33511U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Daniel Fredrick Pilka was admitted in 1984 to the State of Florida.
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    Yes, Daniel Fredrick Pilka has a 4.2 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Pilka Adams & Reed, P.A. has 6 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Pilka Adams & Reed, P.A. was established in 1987.

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