Practices

Education

University of San Diego School of Law, J.D.
Vanderbilt University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

Florida

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Daniel K. "Dan" Bean

Partner
Jacksonville
t: 904-798-7294

Daniel K. Bean is a commercial trial lawyer who has successfully prosecuted and defended a variety of business claims in both federal and state court. Mr. Bean has extensive experience in complex litigation matters including contract disputes and insurance and reinsurance coverage issues. Prior to his employment with Holland & Knight, Mr. Bean clerked for The Honorable J.H. Moore II, The Honorable Ralph W. Nimmons Jr. and The Honorable Harvey E. Schlesinger of the United States District Court. Mr. Bean previously served in the United States Navy as a surface warfare officer and as a judge advocate. He currently is a Commander in the Naval Reserves.

Mr. Bean served as an adjunct professor at Florida Coastal School of Law from 2000 to 2002. He attended Vanderbilt University on a Navy Reserve Office Training Corps Scholarship, and served as the Editor of the Vanderbilt school newspaper.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • Florida Super Lawyer, 2007
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
  • Jacksonville Up & Comer Award, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2003
  • Navy Young Lawyer of the Year, American Bar Association, 1996
  • Florida Legal Elite

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Jacksonville Bar Association, Board of Governors (2001-2007)
  • Florida Bar, Vice Chair, Rules of Civil Procedure (2006-07)
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Published Articles & Books

  • "Motions, Florida Civil Trial Practice (Chapter 15)," The Florida Bar, 2002 and 2007
  • "Pleadings & Practice, Professional Liability of Lawyers in Florida (Chapter 4)," The Florida Bar, 2002 and 2006