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A native of Detroit, Michigan, I proudly became an attorney more than 30 years ago, and since then have handled over 5,000 successful cases for my clients. I personally handle injury claims of all types including automobile accidents, dog bites, premises liability, medical care mistakes, police false arrest & excessive use of force, clergy misconduct including sex misconduct and defamation including libel and slander. I also specialize in family law matters such as divorce & child custody and have vast experience across a wide range of cases including criminal law, contract and business law and employment law.
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1140 Bayview Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL 333042547 |
| Website: | http://www.verdictwon.com |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| MI | Voluntary Inactive | 1986 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 332951 | Member in Good Standing | 1981 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
