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9300 S. Dadeland Blvd. Miami, FL 33156 |
| Phone: | 305-416-2901 |
| Fax: | 305-416-2902 |
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Representing cruise passengers, crew members and longshoremen, involving personal injury, sexual assault and death claims. Representing yacht and boat owners in marine insurance deputes.
A significant part of the firm's maritime and cruise ship practice.
A significant part of the firm's admiralty and maritime practice.
A significant part of the firm's admiralty and maritime practice.
A significant part of the firm's practice areas.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Supreme Court of State of Florida | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Southeast Admiralty Law Institute | Member | N/A |
| Maritime Law Association of the United States | Proctor Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Fort Lauderdale Mariner's Club | Member | N/A |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2014 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2012 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2011 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2010 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1998 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1997 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1996 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
| New England School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1990 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Edward Vigo Florian v. Carnival Corporation | United States District Judge James Lawrence King Entered an Order In Favor of Brais & Brais' Client Denying Carnival's Motion to Dismiss and Granting Florian's Motion to Remand Cause Back to State Court |
| Nurkiewicz v. Vacation Break U.S.A., Inc. | The Fourth Disctrict Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Brais & Brais' client, granting summery judgment on Plaintiff's claims of unseaworthiness and Jones Act Negligence. The Court also struck Plaintiff's claim for Punitive Damages. |
| Winward Associates Corp., v. M/Y Esterel & Wilson Yacht Management (USA), LLC | The Court ruled in favor of Brais & Brais' client, Winward Associates, and entered judgment in Windward's favor for the entirle amount owned. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 863319 | Member in Good Standing | 1990 | 04/25/2019 |
| MA | Inactive | 1991 | 04/10/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ft. Lauderdale Mariner's Club Yearly Publication 2006 | Plowing Your Way Into Environmental Liabilities In South Florida | 2006 |
| Sourtheastern Admiralty Law Institute, Inc. Yearly Seminar | The Shipowner's Limitation of Liability Act, Pitfalls for the Unwary | 2006 |
| Ft. Lauderdale Mariner's Club Yearly Publications 2002 | To Deny Coverage or Not Deny Coverage? Questions Underwriters Must Ask When Deciding To Accept A Marine Claim. | 2002 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, Inc. | The Shipowner's Limitation of Liability Act; Pitfalls for the Unwary | 2006 |
| International Counsel of Cruise Lines & Insurance Seminar | Ship's Medical Negligence: Respondeat Superior or Strick Liability | 2006 |
| Ft. Lauderdale Mariner's Club | Plowing Your Way Into Environmental Liabilities in Sout Florida | 2006 |
| Ft. Lauderdale Mariner's Club | To Deny Coverage or Not Deny Coverage?: Questions Underwriters Must Ask When Deciding To Accept A Marine Claim | 2002 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Fowler White Banick | 1990 - 1993 |
| Associate | Keller, Houck & Shinkle, P.A. | 1993 - 1996 |
| Partner | Keller Houck, P.A. | 1996 - 1997 |
| Partner | Mitchell, McAlpin & Brais & Assoc., P.A. | 1997 - 2007 |
| Partner | Brais, Brais & Rusak | N/A |
