Experienced Lawyer Representing Clients Throughout Florida

Stuart R. Michelson, an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Broward County attorney with more than 30 years of experience represents individual, business and municipal clients throughout Florida in state and federal litigation, appeals and administrative matters.

Stuart R. Michelson received his undergraduate degree from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA in 1975. Following the completion of his undergraduate degree Michelson attended University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, FL and has been practicing law in Florida since 1979.

Michelson's areas of practice include: Civil Trials and Appeals, Civil Rights Defense, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Professional Malpractice, Administrative Law, Insurance Litigation, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Municipal and Local Government Law.

Whether you need help pursuing an insurance claim for hurricane-related property damage or you are seeking assistance with any other civil or administrative matter, you should protect your interests by contacting an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

To discuss your case with a dedicated Fort Lauderdale lawyer, call 866-563-6100 to schedule a consultation.

Hurricane Victims Gain Court Victory

Hurricane victims who are part of a class-action lawsuit against state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. notched a victory in Leon County Circuit Court on Thursday, when a judge ruled that Citizens should pay the full amount of their policy, regard... CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PDF

Insurers Take Aim at State's Payout Law

For Scott White, whether Hurricane Ivan's storm surge or fierce winds destroyed his Gulf Breeze townhome is irrelevant. He just wants insurance money so he can rebuild. He estimates rebuilding to newer, tougher building codes will cost about $300,000. CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PDF

Recall Effort Under Scrutiny

An effort to recall Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Mayor Oliver Parker is under scrutiny by a Broward County Circuit Judge.

Judge Barry E. Goldstein listened to arguments Tuesday during a hearing requested by Parker to stop the recall process...CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PDF

Judge Spikes Bid to Recall Mayor

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Mayor Oliver Parker has squelched the recall effort against him, at least for now.

On Wednesday, Broward Circuit Judge Barry E. Goldstein ruled that the recall supporters did not prove misfeasance, one of seven grounds... CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PDF

Overtime Ruling Doesn't Favor Firefighters

A federal judge has ruled that a group of firefighters was not entitled to more than an estimated $1 million in overtime wages...CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PDF

Paramedics Are Exempt Under 207(k) Although They Rarely Fight Fires

Paramedics at a city fire department who rarely were called to fire scenes and were never required to wear protective firefighting gear nevertheless qualified as employees 'engaged in fire protection' under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),...CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PDF

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