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Michael Alan Bernstein
Michael Alan Bernstein
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Bar #332951(FL)     License for 43 years; Member in Good Standing
Fort Lauderdale FL

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About Michael Alan Bernstein

Contact

1140 Bayview Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL 333042547
Website: http://www.verdictwon.com
Offices:
  1. Fort Lauderdale, FL 1140 Bayview Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL 333042547

Languages

English , English

Practice Areas

Resumes

Associations

Association name Position name Duration
Florida Bar Member N/A
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Member N/A
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Member N/A
Florida Bar Member N/A
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Member N/A
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida Member N/A
American Trial Lawyers Association Member N/A
Broward County Justice Association Member N/A
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Member N/A
American Trial Lawyers Association Member 1982 - 1900
Broward County Justice Association Member 1982 - 1900
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Member 1982 - 1900
American Trial Lawyers Association Member N/A
Broward County Justice Association Member N/A
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Member N/A
State Bar of Michigan Member 1985 - 1900
State Bar of Michigan Member N/A
State Bar of Michigan Member N/A
United States Supreme Court Member N/A
United States Supreme Court Member 1990 - 1900
United States Supreme Court Member N/A

Awards

Award name Grantor Date granted
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell® 2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell® 2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell® 2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell® 2016
Clients' Choice Award Avvo 2015
10 of out 10 Highest Rating Avvo 2015
Top Rated Lawyer Martindale-Hubbell 2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2014
Million Dollar Trial Lawyers Million Dollar Trial Lawyers Association 2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
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
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
Leading American Attorney Leading American Attorney 1998
Outstanding Membership Recognition The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers 1996
Who's Who in American Law Who's Who In American Law 1995
Who's Who Legal Who's Who Legal 1985
Chief Advocate Moot Court Nova Southeastern University Law School 1981
Dean's List Nova Southeastern University Law School 1981
Chief Advocate Moot Court Nova Southeastern University Law School 1980
Dean's List Nova Southeastern University Law School 1980
Scholar Varsity Athlete Michigan State University 1978
Honor's Graduate Michigan State University 1978

Education

School name Degree Graduated
Southfield Lathrup High School High School Diploma 1974
Michigan State University BS - Bachelor of Science 1978
Michigan State University BS - Bachelor of Science 1978
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 1981
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 1981

Legal Cases

Case name Outcome
Cooper v. Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees Confidential Settlement
James v. City of Eustis Confidential Settlement
Leonard v. Balkissoon Pending
Little v. Italiane $5.05 Million Verdict
Perez v. Metro Dade $9.98 Million Verdict
Swavely & Bonllla v. Southern Bell Settled with job reinstatement, full back pay, attorney's fees and most significantly a Consent Judgment agreeing to the establishment of what is now known as Maternity Leave

License

State Number Status Acquired Updated
MI Voluntary Inactive 1986 11/13/2021
FL 332951 Member in Good Standing 1981 04/25/2019

Publications

Publication name Title Date
Sun Sentinel Settlement Reached in Wrongful Death Suit 2015
American Trial Lawyers Association Bryce v. Post Newsweek Spotlight Article 1999
Sun-Sentinal Priest Suit "Amicably Resolved" 1998
Sun-Sentinel A Cross Between Law & Duty 1997
St. Petersburg Times Abuse Suit Dropped Against Swim Coach 1995
Sun-Sentinel Channel 10 Must Pay 1994
Miami Herald Jury Says WPLG Owes for Misuse of Arrest Footage 1994
Sun-Sentinel Jury Says Sunrise LIable in Officer's Off-Duty Actions 1994
Fort Lauderdale News Man Awarded $5 Million 1994
Sun-Sentinel Jury Awards Man Millions 1993
Fort Lauderdale News Road Surveyor Killed 1987
Sun-Sentinel Two Women Win Southern Bell Lawsuit 1985

Speaking engagements

Conference name Title Date
Talk Radio Show Hairstyles in the Workplace-- McCloud v. UPS 2000
Rotary International Clergy Sexual Misconduct- Sullivan v. St. Coleman's 1998
Media Law Conference Defamation by the Media- Bryce v. Post Newsweek 1997
Rotary Club The Real Truth behind Liebeck v McDonalds (hot coffee case) 1996

Work experience

Title Company name Duration
Assistant Attorney Ruden Barnett McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell 1980 - 1981
Assistant Attorney Ruden Barnett McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell 1980 - 1981
Associate Attorney Pyszka and Kessler 1982 - 1985
Associate Attorney Pyszka and Kessler 1982 - 1985
Attorney and Mediator Law Offices of Michael A. Bernstein, Professional Association N/A
Attorney and Mediator Law Offices of Michael A. Bernstein, Professional Association 1985 - 1900
Attorney and Mediator Law Offices of Michael A. Bernstein, Professional Association N/A
Owner Mediation Partners, LLC. 2000 - 2014
Owner Mediation Partners, LLC. 2000 - 2014
Owner Mediation Partners 2014 - 2015
Owner Mediation Partners 2014 - 2015

Cost

Fixed hourly rates

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