Daniel P. VanEtten

Daniel P. VanEtten is a principal attorney in the firm’s Litigation practice. His practice focuses ontrust and estate litigation, probate litigation, inheritance disputes, and real estate litigation. Dan represents beneficiaries, heirs, trustees, personal representatives, individuals, developers, builders, businesses, and other clients in complex legal disputes.

Dan has extensive experience handling trust and estate litigation, including disputes amongbeneficiaries and heirs, disputes concerning the administration and  distribution of trusts and estates, claims involving trustees and fiduciary duties, and conflicts over inherited property. He also represents clients in real estate and business disputes. Dan has extensive mediation, arbitration, and trial experience.

Born and raised in Manatee County, Dan represents clients throughout Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, and Southwest Florida.

Trust & Estate Litigation
Dan represents beneficiaries, heirs, trustees, and personal representatives in trust and estate disputes, including probate and trust litigation, inheritance disputes, and disputes concerning the administration and distribution of estate and trust assets. He also handles disputes involving  fiduciary duties and conflicts among beneficiaries or heirs.

Real Estate Litigation
Dan represents clients in disputes involving inherited property, including disagreements among heirs concerning the ownership, use, sale, or division of inherited real estate. His broader real estate litigation practice includes disputes involving property ownership, contracts, development, and other real estate matters.

Business Litigation
Dan also represents individuals and businesses in business disputes and other complex litigation. His clients have included developers, builders, retail stores, nonprofit organizations, title companies, and other businesses.

Dispute Resolution
Dan has extensive experience resolving disputes through mediation and arbitration, as well as representing clients through litigation and trial.