Professional Profile
Dara M. Reed is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Jacksonville (FL) office. She practices in the areas of trucking and transportation, first-party property windshield litigation, premises liability, products liability with a focus on foodborne illness claims and general litigation.
Prior to joining Carr Allison, Dara graduated magna cum laude from Maryville College (TN) with a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and political science. She received her Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law, graduating magna cum laude with a certification in advanced legal research, writing and drafting. During law school, Dara was selected for the Moot Court Honor Board where she competed in several national competitions earning two best brief awards. She also served as executive editor of the Florida Coastal Law Review.
Dara is licensed to practice in both Florida and Tennessee as well as in the US District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida.
Outside of work, Dara enjoys spending time with her husband, Steven, and their three children. They love to travel together, engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking and visiting various amusement parks.