Biography

Professor Duane A. Daiker has served as an Adjunct Professor at SPC since 1999, teaching law-related courses.

Mr. Daiker is a full-time attorney and partner in Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP--an AmLaw 250 law firm.  He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as an Appellate Practice Specialist.  His appellate practice extends to all state and federal appellate courts in Florida, including the Florida Supreme Court.  Mr. Daiker is a past chair of the Appellate Practice Sections of both the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Florida Bar.

In addition to his appellate practice, Mr. Daiker reguarly represents surety companies in connection with payment, performance, and fiduciary bond disputes throughout Florida.  His surety practice encompasses all aspects of suretyship, from initial claim evaluation to claim litigation and recovery.  He is a regular presenter at surety conferences around the country.

While at the University of Florida College of Law, Mr. Daiker was the Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Law Review and a member of the Order of the Coif.


Personal Statement

SPC is a special place for me.  I earned my A.A. degree here in 1989, graduating from the Interdisciplinary Studies Honors Program.  I was thrilled to be able to return to the college a decade later to teach.  I have a passion for law and writing, and I hope it comes through to my students.  

The Intro to Paralegal class is a fast-paced look at Florida and federal law, with an empahsis on terminology and broad concepts.  I always try to relate the teaching points to practical concerns for legal professionals.  I hope this course will help you with a better understanding of our legal system and your potential role--whether as a paraelgal, a lawyer, or just an informed citizen.