2201 NW Corporate Blvd. #106
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-221-7474
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Founder & Managing Attorney
David B. Datny, Esq.
Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
David B. Datny is a Florida personal injury lawyer based in Boca Raton and the founder of The Datny Law Firm. For more than 18 years he has handled injury claims from both sides of the courtroom — first defending insurance companies, and now fighting for injured people and their families throughout Florida.
18+Years Practicing Law
FL & NYBar Admitted
1,000+Injury Clients Represented
24/7Statewide Representation
His Story
From Defending Insurers to Fighting for You
David was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2008 and to the New York Bar in 2009. Before founding The Datny Law Firm, he was a litigation partner at a large national law firm in New York City, defending insurance companies, large corporations and risk managers in tort claims ranging from car and truck accidents to premises liability and construction accidents. He has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal court and has been involved in many personal injury trials.
In 2016, after years of defending insurance companies, David rededicated his practice to helping accident victims recover physically and financially. Today he uses his first-hand knowledge of how insurance companies and defense firms evaluate, reserve and defend claims to build stronger cases for people hurt in car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, supermarket accidents, negligent security incidents and other serious injury claims.
He founded The Datny Law Firm to even the playing field and help injured clients recover fully and on time for their injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
A large part of David’s practice involves injuries at big-box stores and supermarkets. He has handled Home Depot injury cases throughout Florida, including slip and falls, falling merchandise, tile and lumber injuries and garden center incidents, and has represented people hurt at Publix, Walmart, Lowe’s and other retailers across the state. Those claims are handled by third-party administrators such as Sedgwick, and David’s years on the defense side mean he knows how those files are evaluated before the first phone call is made.
David has lived and worked in Boca Raton for more than a decade and has represented injured people in Wellington for over ten years and in Winter Park and Orlando for almost as long. He is a member of the Greater Wellington Chamber of Commerce. He is also a cyclist who rides Boca Raton’s roads regularly, which is one reason the firm takes bicycle accident cases personally. The firm’s paralegal and staff speak Spanish, and Creole and Russian translators are available for clients who need them.
The Datny Difference
How David Handles Your Case
Insider Knowledge
David spent years on the insurance side. He knows how adjusters and defense lawyers evaluate, reserve and defend claims, and he uses that knowledge to position your case from day one.
A Strategy Built for You
No one-size-fits-all approach. David examines the details of every case, including its unique strengths and challenges, to build a personalized legal strategy that fits your injuries and goals.
Direct Access to David
Every client has direct access to David by phone, email and text message, and can communicate with him after an accident and throughout the case, backed by a dedicated team of paralegals and staff.
Across Florida
Where David Practices
Boca Raton — Main Office
The firm’s home at 2201 NW Corporate Blvd. #106, where David has practiced and lived for more than a decade. Most Boca Raton injury cases start here, from car accidents on Glades Road and I-95 to falls at local stores.561-221-7474
Wellington — By Appointment
David has represented injured people in Wellington and the western communities for over ten years and is a member of the Greater Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Office visits at 1500 Corporate Center Way #1025 are by appointment.561-221-7474
Winter Park & Orlando — By Appointment
For Central Florida clients, David meets at 3001 Aloma Ave., Suite 307 in Winter Park and handles cases throughout Orange County, including Orlando Home Depot injury claims.407-753-7474
Qualifications
Education & Credentials
Education
- J.D. (Litigation), Nova Southeastern University Law School
Dean’s List, 2006–2007 - B.S.B.A. (Finance), Boston University School of Management
Admitted to Practice
- Florida (admitted 2008) — U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Northern Districts of Florida
- New York (admitted 2009) — U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Professional Associations
- The Florida Bar
- New York State Bar Association
- Florida Justice Association
- Greater Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Publications & Presentations
- David B. Datny, Esq., et al., Avatar in the Courtroom: Is 3D Technology Ready for Primetime?, 63 Fed’n Def. & Corp. Couns. 295 (2013)
- ETHICS – The Cumis Conundrum, The CLM Annual Conference (2015)
Recognized & Trusted
Honors & Recognition
Rising Star2016, 2020–2021
10.0 RatingJustia
Life MemberMillion Dollar Advocates Forum
MemberFlorida Justice Association
A+ RatingBBB Accredited BusinessMillion Dollar Advocates Forum — Member (2022)Certified after a $1.1 million settlement of a car vs. commercial truck case in March 2022. Membership requires serving as principal counsel in a case with a verdict, award or settlement of $1 million or more.
Super Lawyers Rising Star — 2016, 2020, 2021Selected by Super Lawyers through an attorney-led research and peer-nomination process.
Justia Lawyer Rating “10.0” — 2018–PresentJustia
Lead Counsel Rated, Personal Injury — 2018–PresentLead Counsel
Client Champion — 2018–PresentMartindale-Hubbell
10 Best – Attorney Client Satisfaction — 2018–2019American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Lawyers of Distinction — 2019–2020Lawyers of Distinction
A+ Rating, BBB Accredited BusinessBetter Business Bureau — Boca Raton office
Awards and ratings are issued by the organizations named and are based on their own criteria. They are not endorsements by The Florida Bar. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Common Questions
Questions About Working With David
Will I actually work with David, or be handed off to someone else?
David personally handles every case the firm accepts. You can reach him directly by phone, email and text message from the first call through the end of your case, and a dedicated team of paralegals and staff supports him so that records, bills and insurance correspondence keep moving while he focuses on the legal strategy.
What types of injury cases does David take?
Car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle and rideshare accidents; slip, trip and fall claims; injuries at retail stores such as Home Depot, Publix, Walmart and Lowe’s; dog bites; negligent security; and wrongful death claims. He represents clients anywhere in Florida, not only in Palm Beach County.
How does David’s insurance defense background help my claim?
For years David was the lawyer the insurance company hired. He learned how adjusters set reserves, which facts make a carrier nervous, and how defense firms decide whether to settle or try a case. He now applies that playbook in reverse: documenting the claim the way a defense lawyer would attack it, so there is less for the insurer to argue about when it is time to talk numbers.
What does it cost to hire David?
Nothing up front. The consultation is free, and the firm is paid a percentage only if it recovers compensation for you. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney’s fee.
Where can I meet with David?
At the main office in Boca Raton, by appointment in Wellington or Winter Park, by phone or video from anywhere in Florida, or at your home or hospital if your injuries make travel difficult. Evening and weekend calls are answered because accidents do not keep business hours.
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