Danielle Lutyk is a skilled litigator that focuses her practice on high-stakes cases, particularly those representing healthcare companies and providers. She also has experience handling commercial disputes, product liability, personal injury, premises liability, professional liability, and more. Danielle has represented individuals, businesses, insurers, and government agencies in both trial and appellate actions and brings a wealth of knowledge from her broad experience. Her attention to detail and persuasive nature makes her a strong advocate for clients. She is an effective communicator and collaborates with key stakeholders to effectively minimize exposure and resolve outstanding disputes. Danielle understands there is no one-size-fits-all approach to handling matters and works to create strategies that align with each client’s specific needs and goals.
- Obtained dismissal with prejudice of complaint alleging sexual assault by employee of insured business on the grounds the plaintiff failed to comply with minimum procedural pleadings requirements and failed to state a cause of action upon which relief may be granted.
- Preparation of persuasive summary judgment motion that resulted in plaintiff’s acceptance of nominal proposal for settlement prior to hearing on said motion.
- Represented and successfully defended government agency against various personal injury claims, including, but not limited to, those concerning sexual battery, PTSD, loss of limb, and death.
Biological Academic Research: Mycobacteriophages
- Mycobacterium phage Milly, complete genome, National Center for Biotechnology Information, March 2015
- Whole genome comparison of a large collection of mycobacteriophages reveals a continuum of phage genetic diversity, eLife, April 2015
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
Memberships
- The Florida Bar
- Sarasota County Bar Association
- Appointed Attorney Member, Twelfth Circuit Grievance Committee ‘C’, 2024-2025
Education
- J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, 2017
- Washington University Law Review
- Senior Staff Editor, 2016-2017
- Staff Editor, 2015-2016
- Wiley Rutledge Moot Court Competition 2015: Outstanding Brief Award and Quarterfinalist in Oral Argument
- Scholars in Law Award, 3 years
- Washington University Law Review
- B.A., magna cum laude, Biology, Georgia College and State University, 2014
- Dean’s List, 5 semesters
- Georgia Hope Scholarship
- Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences Outstanding Achievement and Outstanding Research Achievement Awards, 2014