Introduction
Three Florida offices distinguish Dean Burnetti Law from single-location personal injury practices: a Lakeland location at 1937 East Edgewood Drive, Suite 102, a Brandon office at 413 Lithia Pinecrest Road, and a St. Petersburg location at 11300 4th Street N., Ste. 140. Led by attorneys Dean Burnetti, Esq. and John Gadd, Esq., the firm represents real people rather than corporations throughout central and western Florida. Lakeland clients can call 863-287-6388; Brandon and St. Petersburg clients can call 813-287-6388.
That explicit framing, that the firm serves real people rather than corporations, reflects a client alignment that shapes who the firm accepts as clients and how it structures its advocacy.
Practice Areas
Personal injury law is the sole practice area at Dean Burnetti Law. This concentration reflects a deliberate choice to develop depth in one area rather than breadth across many. Personal injury litigation in Florida requires attorneys who understand the state’s modified comparative fault system, insurance law, pre-suit requirements for certain case types, and the medical evidence standards that govern damages in injury cases.
The firm serves plaintiffs in Polk County, including residents of Lakeland, Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, and Dundee, as well as clients in the Brandon and St. Petersburg areas. This geographic spread across central and western Florida reflects the three-office structure the firm maintains.
Florida personal injury cases encompass vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, and other negligence claims. The firm’s exclusive focus on the plaintiff side means every case it takes represents an individual harmed by someone else’s conduct, never a corporate defendant or insurance company. This alignment eliminates conflicts of interest that can arise when firms represent both sides.
Attorneys Dean Burnetti and John Gadd each bring their experience to the firm’s caseload. The two-attorney partnership provides capacity across the three-office geographic footprint.
The standard personal injury damages available in Florida include economic damages such as medical expenses and lost wages, and non-economic damages including pain and suffering, disability, and loss of enjoyment of life. The firm’s exclusive focus on plaintiff representation means its attorneys are positioned to maximize these recovery categories for clients.
Attorney Profiles
Dean Burnetti, Esq. co-leads the firm and handles personal injury matters across the practice’s Florida footprint. His focus on plaintiff representation across three offices reflects a commitment to serving central and western Florida injury victims.
John Gadd, Esq. shares leadership of the firm alongside Dean Burnetti. The two attorneys work together to provide plaintiff-side personal injury representation for clients across Polk County and the greater Tampa Bay area.
Location and Service Area
Dean Burnetti Law operates from three Florida locations:
Lakeland: 1937 East Edgewood Drive, Suite 102, Lakeland, FL 33803, phone 863-287-6388
Brandon: 413 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Brandon, FL 33511, phone 813-287-6388
St. Petersburg: 11300 4th Street N., Ste. 140, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, phone 813-287-6388
The firm serves clients in Polk County communities including Lakeland, Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, and Dundee, as well as the Brandon and St. Petersburg areas.
Client Focus
Dean Burnetti Law explicitly serves individuals, not corporations. This client base consists of people who have been injured and are seeking compensation for the harm they suffered. The three-office structure gives geographically distributed clients in central and western Florida access to the firm without requiring long travel to a single location.
The firm’s positioning as a plaintiff-only practice means its attorneys develop experience exclusively on one side of personal injury litigation, building accumulated knowledge of how to present injury cases effectively.
Florida personal injury law uses a modified comparative fault system, which means the damages a plaintiff can recover may be reduced if the plaintiff shares some responsibility for the accident. This framework requires careful legal analysis and presentation of the facts, and experienced plaintiff attorneys know how to address comparative fault arguments effectively.
The Polk County service area includes Lakeland, which sits at the intersection of Interstate 4 between Tampa and Orlando, a corridor that generates significant vehicle accident traffic. The Brandon and St. Petersburg offices extend the firm’s reach into the greater Tampa Bay area. Together, the three locations give clients across this part of central and western Florida access to the firm’s personal injury practice.
Dean Burnetti and John Gadd’s focus on representing people rather than institutions reflects a client philosophy that shapes how the firm evaluates and handles cases. Insurance companies and large corporations have legal departments and retained law firms working to limit what they pay out. Individual injury victims without legal representation are at a structural disadvantage in that process. The firm addresses that imbalance by providing experienced plaintiff-side legal representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dean Burnetti Law represent corporations or defendants?
No. The firm represents real people, specifically plaintiffs in personal injury cases. It does not represent corporations or insurance company defendants.
What areas of Florida does the firm serve?
The firm serves Polk County (Lakeland, Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee), the Brandon area, and the St. Petersburg area.
How do I reach the firm?
Lakeland clients can call 863-287-6388. Brandon and St. Petersburg clients can call 813-287-6388.
Who are the lead attorneys?
Dean Burnetti, Esq. and John Gadd, Esq. lead the firm across its three Florida locations.
Closing
Dean Burnetti Law provides personal injury representation for individuals across central and western Florida from offices in Lakeland, Brandon, and St. Petersburg. The firm’s exclusive plaintiff-side practice and three-office footprint reflect its positioning as a resource for real people, not corporations, seeking accountability for their injuries.
Call 863-287-6388 (Lakeland) or 813-287-6388 (Brandon and St. Petersburg), or visit burnettilaw.com/