Daniel Cavanaugh
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Daniel Cavanaugh
Biography
Daniel M. Cavanaugh has been a successful trial attorney for over 20 years. He grew up in West Springfield, Massachusetts and moved to Naples in 1997 where he started his legal career. He has been recognized for his trial skills as the recipient of multiple awards including Attorney of the Year at the State Attorneys Office in Fort Myers. Dan Cavanaugh has received the highest possible rating by his peers by being rated AV Preeminent®.
Criminal DefenseMr. Cavanaugh has recognized the need for alternatives to traditional punishment. In Vermont, he established a mental health diversion program and represented the state in Drug Treatment Court. He also authored an article on Criminal Justice Reform. As of 2022, he is only the fourth attorney practicing in Florida
Mr. Cavanaugh prosecuted in Lee Cttiarticleounty (Special Victim’s Unit) and served as Chief Assistant State Attorney in Hendry and Glades counties. He was the Misdemeanor and Juvenile Chief in the Collier County State Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor, Mr. Cavanaugh handled serious and high profile cases including being featured on the Dateline NBC “To Catch a Predator” series. He also sat on the hiring and death penalty committee.
He has trained prosecutors and law enforcement in both Florida and Vermont. Specifically, he was a part-time instructor at the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy and organized and presented quarterly trainings to a cross-section of law enforcement at inter-agency trainings in both states.
Personal Injury & Wrongful DeathMr. Cavanaugh has spent many years successfully pursuing personal injury claims including Wrongful Death, Automobile and Motorcycle Accidents, Slip and Fall and those victimized by Sexual and Physical Abuse.
He has brought actions against individuals, corporations and governmental entities. He will work hard to settle cases short of litigation but welcomes the opportunity to fight in Court if insurance companies refuse to be reasonable.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - personal injury and wrongful death matters
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Chief Deputy Office of State Attorney, Vermont
Year: 2016
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Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Immigration Attorney Hurtado Cavanaugh
Year: 2016 - 2018
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Professional Associations
Florida Justice Association member (2016 - Current)
Florida State Bar  # 128015 Member (1997 - Current)
Collier County Bar Association member (1997 - Current)
Publications
Character Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases Collier County Bar Association, Adverse Witness (June, 2011)
Criminal Justice Reform VTDigger (January, 2016)
Acknowledging Victims is Just the Beginning The Times-Argus (April, 2016)
Awards
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“Top Lawyer”
Gulfshore Life Magazine 2011.0
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“10 Best” Attorneys
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys™ 2018.0
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Trial Team Award
Office of the State Attorney 2004.0
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Attorney of the Year
Office of the State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit 2004.0
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AV Preeminent®
Martindale Hubbel 2011.0
Note: Received the highest possible rating by his peers by being rated AV Preeminent®
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Outstanding Community Advocacy for Abused and Neglected Children
Governor Bush 2005.0
Note: Recognized by Governor Jeb Bush and Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program for Outstanding Community Advocacy for Abused and Neglected Children and the Guardian ad Litem Program, with five members of the Special Victim’s Unit of the State Attorney’s Office
Education
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Springfield College B.S. | Psychology/Criminal Justice
Year: 1991 - 1993
Honors: Apha Nu Omega
Speaking Engagements
numerous lectures to prosecutors and law enforcement, ask for a full listing
numerous lectures to prosecutors and law enforcement, ask for a full listing
Websites
Law Offices of Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A.
2180 Immokalee Rd, #309, Naples, FL 34110