About

Dana Ballinger has represented corporate clients involved in complex commercial litigation for nearly 35 years. For over 30 years, Dana has served as a principal lawyer preparing senior executives of Fortune 500 companies for testimony in litigation and regulatory proceedings.

Dana also represents clients navigating high-profile crisis situations, providing advice on reputation management, crisis-driven messaging, and litigation implications/planning. In the majority of these engagements, the fact of the representation does not become public.

Dana understands that for the parties involved, all litigation is high stakes. Dana is committed to respectful and straightforward communication, with a style that is empathetic and practical. As an attorney, this approach has enabled Dana to successfully mediate dozens of cases.

Dana brings the same thoughtful approach to her role as mediator. Dana’s facile assessment of disputes, from complex legal issues to underlying dynamics, allows her to guide the mediation process in a focused and practical manner. Her candid style enables Dana to connect with mediation participants, encouraging collaboration and creative approaches to resolution.

Certifications

Florida Arbitrator

Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator – County, Circuit Civil, Appellate

Federal Court Mediator – USDC, Middle & Northern Districts of Florida

Florida Department of Financial Services Mediator

Education

J.D. Georgetown University Law Center (1990), magna cum laude
MTS, Harvard Divinity School (1986)
B.A., English and Philosophy/Religion, Rollins College (1984), cum laude

Judicial Clerkship

Judge Peter T. Fay, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (1990-1991)

Admissions

The Florida Bar
The California Bar
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Areas of Practice

Business / Commercial Litigation
Complex / Multi-Party / Multi-District Litigation / Class Actions
Product Liability / Personal Injury / Premises Liability
Advertising Injury
Real Estate / Failure to Disclose / Title Issues / Interstate Land Sales Act (ILSA)
HOA Disputes
Construction Disputes
Fraud / Deceptive Trade Practices
Sexual Misconduct Liability
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act/Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act
Professional Liability
Attorney Compensation & Fee Disputes
Contract Disputes
E-Discovery Disputes
Appellate