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With over three decades of providing outstanding legal services and public leadership on all levels, local to international, the Law Offices of Paul Novack is uniquely qualified to serve you. Attorney Novack's practice focuses on Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Insurance and Bad Faith Claims.
In addition, Mr. Novack serves as counsel to Non-Profit, Public Service Organizations, and he leads pro bono investigative efforts in cases of historic cold case homicides. The efforts of his team have exposed the truth and links between dozens of murders that resulted from organized crime activities in South Florida.
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Attorney Novack has been licensed in State and Federal Courts since 1985, including the Florida Supreme Court, U.S. District Courts (Southern District and Middle District of Florida), and the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
He has successful litigation experience in the Civil Division, Criminal Division, Family Division, and Probate Division of Florida's 11th Judicial Circuit, State Court, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and Florida's Third District Court of Appeal. In 2020 Attorney Novack concluded substantial claims and cases for a number of seriously, permanently injured clients and delivered to them the maximum available amount of compensation for the harm they had suffered.
Attorney Novack has achieved the Highest National Rating for Attorney Ability and Ethics, by Martindale Hubbel, and has been rated as AV Preeminent for over 25 years. Attorney Novack has served as a Flotilla Staff Officer in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and as a Captain and Legal Officer in the US Air Force Auxiliary / Civil Air Patrol. He currently serves on the Advisory Council of the Florida Highway Patrol, and on the Board of Directors of the South Florida Aerospace Scholarship Corporation.
Many of our clients retain Attorney Novack to help them after they or family members have suffered significant and permanent injuries, disabilities, or death resulting from the negligence of individuals and companies. We represent victims of serious accidents throughout Florida. In addition, we are active participants in community and public service, we are active supporters of music education in local public schools, and we continue to serve in a variety of roles to enhance democracy, stability and progress in Haiti. Attorney Novack has earned high praise for his official and personal disaster relief and delivery activities, his pro-democracy efforts throughout the western hemisphere, and his productive service in many capacities as an attorney and a counsellor at law.
Attorney Novack was recognized by the Dade County Bar Association in December 2016 for outstanding service to the Bar and the public, and for "Significant Contributions to Providing Access to Justice." In August 2018, he was honored for extraordinary achievements in law and public service in the Congressional Record, United States House of Representatives. ?In 2020 he was selected by Family Action Network (FANM) for its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Also in 2020 he was appointed by the Director of the Florida Highway Patrol to the Agency's Advisory Council, and he worked with the Miami Dade Police Department and other agencies in the process of solving historic cold case homicide cases.
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11900 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 200 North Miami, FL 33181 |
| Website: | http://paulnovacklaw.com |
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Cases of bodily injury or death resulting from the negligence of another person.
Cases involving death that occurred due to the negligent operation of vehicles or vessels, inadequate security, or medical malpractice. Also, investigation of unsolved cold case homicides.
Litigation directly against insurance companies for their failure to properly, timely, fairly, and efficiently resolve valid claims.
Preparation of individualized documentation for Last Will and Testament and Living Will and Health Care Surrogate purposes.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | 1985 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Haitian American Nurses Association | Attorney, Counselor, Advisor | 1987 - 1900 |
| Haitian American Nurses Association | Attorney, Counselor, Advisor | N/A |
| Haitian American Nurses Association | Attorney, Counselor, Advisor | N/A |
| Town of Surfside, Florida | Commissioner | 1990 - 1992 |
| Town of Surfside, Florida | Mayor | 1992 - 2004 |
| Florida State Oversight Board, Miami-Dade Public School System | Member | 2002 - 2005 |
| Civil Air Patrol / US Air Force Auxiliary | Captain, Legal Officer, Public Affairs Officer | 2011 - 2016 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Family Action Network Movement | 2020 |
| Access to Justice Award | Miami-Dade County Bar Association | 2018 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Pro Bono Award | Dade County Bar Association | 2016 |
| Highest National Rating for Law Preeminence, Ethics and Ability. | Martindale-Hubbell, 25+ years Preeminent Attorney | 2015 |
| Miami Beach High Hall of Fame | Alumni Association, Miami Beach Senior High School | 2010 |
| Outstanding Humanitarian Award | Alliance Internationale Humanitaire | 2010 |
| Tribute to Paul D. Novack, Esq. | Florida House of Representatives | 2005 |
| Exemplary Ethics in Public Service | South Florida Professional and Business Association | 2004 |
| Statewide Florida Community Steward Award | 1000 Friends of Florida | 2003 |
| Humanitarian of the Year | Haitian American Engineers and Scientists | 1998 |
| Outstanding Legal and Public Service Award | Who's Who in America | 1998 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Bachelor of Business Administration | 1980 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Daniel Jess Goldman | Unofficially solved* - see web site. |
| Estime Escarment | Successfully Resolved after litigation of liability and insurance coverage issues. |
| Ismeni Jean | Successfully resolved after litigation and arbitration. |
| Other Cases | |
| Ruben Narcisse | Successfully Resolved; Interstate Mediation |
| Vast Experience |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 501344 | Member in Good Standing | 1985 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Herald | Supporting Music Education in Public Schools | 2017 |
| Cold Case Volunteers | Investigating Unsolved Homicides | 2016 |
| The Heartlander Magazine | Leadership in Accountability Reform: A Merry Go 'Round | 2004 |
| Associated Press | Miami Lawyer - Helping to Build Law and Democracy in Haiti | 2001 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law Day Ceremonies | Invocation | 2018 |
| Graduation Awards Ceremonies (annual, 1996 - present) | Student Music Award Presentations | 2017 |
| Radio Special Report | Historic 1966 Kidnapping | 2013 |
| Local News | Danny Goldman Cold Case | 2013 |
| Facing South Florida | Cold Case Kidnapping | 2013 |
| Honoring Dedication and Ethics in Public Service | Government, Law, Ethics, Community | 2004 |
| Remembering and Honoring Veterans | South Florida Military History | 2003 |
| Community Preservation | Saving Haulover Beach | 2001 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney, Litigator, Counselor, Cold Case Investigator | Paul D. Novack, P.A. | N/A |
| Attorney, Litigator, Counselor, Cold Case Investigator | Paul D. Novack, P.A. | 1985 - 1900 |
| Attorney, Litigator, Counselor, Cold Case Investigator | Paul D. Novack, P.A. | N/A |
