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33 distinguished attorneys in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Handel Edwards

Handel Edwards

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

2727 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Handel M. Edwards II is an associate attorney for Steinger, Greene & Feiner’s Fort Lauderdale and Miami offices. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Handel moved to South Florida after graduating law school to join his family who lived here since 2006. Handel engaged in undergraduate studies at The City University of New York (CUNY) – Brooklyn College where he graduated with honors, a B.S. in Political Science, and B.A. in Philosophy and Law. Thereafter, he pursued his legal career by graduating with honors from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, where he was a member of the Indiana Journal of Law & Social Equality and several clinics. Handel’s legal experiences include working with the Civil Litigation Division of the New York City Law Department; a prominent insurance defense law firm in Indianapolis Indiana; and the Civil Litigation Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Prior to joining Steinger, Greene & Feiner, Handel worked for a prominent boutique personal injury law firm as a litigation associate. At Steinger, Greene & Feiner, Handel devotes 100% of his practice to representing individuals and families who have been injured or died as a result of the negligence of others. The experience Handel gained while working on both sides of the insurance industry has enabled him to understand how insurance companies defend claims, and how to approach and solve issues that arise in litigation. He has taken and defended countless depositions, argued motions across the State of Florida, and settled countless cases against the largest insurance companies in Florida. Handel’s hard work and dedication to help the victims of personal injuries has gained him a reputation as an extremely professional, aggressive, and effective attorney.

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Ian M. Berkowitz

Ian M. Berkowitz

Distinguished Lawyer

Corporate and Transactional Law

6451 North Federal Highway, Suite 406, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Ian M. Berkowitz, a Boca Raton Business Lawyer, has spent his professional career assisting businessmen and women start, expand and grow their businesses to their full potential. He rolls up his sleeves and works directly with his clients to develop and implement short and long term goals to ensure their success. lan’s clients are small and medium size businesses seeking to establish themselves as well- managed, well-organized profitable businesses. Mr. Berkowitz is presently a business advisor to foreign businesses seeking to do business in the U.S. and U.S. businesses seeking to do business overseas. In addition, he assists financial institutions identify companies for investment and/or acquisition candidates. His focus has been working on business opportunities with and for clients in the United States, Israel, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean, and throughout the Latin Americas. He also advises domestic clients on matters relating to business financing, federal procurement, government contracting, small business assistance programs and minority business programs.

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Jarrett Blakeley

Jarrett Blakeley

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

1451 W Cypress Creek Rd, Ste 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Jarrett Blakeley is the founder of Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, a premier Florida personal injury law firm dedicated to representing accident victims in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, and throughout the state of Florida. Since 2006, Mr. Blakeley has devoted his career to fighting for the rights of the injured, taking on powerful insurance companies and the law firms that defend them. Over the course of his career, he has successfully represented thousands of clients and recovered more than $250 million on their behalf in cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, Lyft and Uber accidents, and wrongful death.

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Jay Cohen

Jay Cohen

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Medical Malpractice Law

100 SE 3rd Ave suite 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA

Florida attorney, Jay Cohen represents individuals and families who suffer due to the negligence of others. His experience and professionalism have earned him membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he earned the distinction of “Lawyer of The Year,” as well as peer recognition from Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite, Florida Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America©. Jay was a finalist two years running for the Daily Business Review’s Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer. He is also the recipient of America’s Top 100 Attorneys® Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Broward County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award. Jay is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. Recently, Jay was named Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable – Managing Partner (2024). Jay has won large jury verdicts in medical malpractice, other personal injury and complex commercial cases in Florida. He is involved in numerous bar association activities and was elected to serve as a member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors for 9 years. He was an adjunct professor of law at Nova Law School and St. Thomas University. Jay completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, graduating cum laude in 1975. He received his J.D. at South Texas College of Law. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1978 and to the Florida Bar in 1980 and is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Florida. Jay Cohen Jay has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation. In addition to his many years representing victims of medical negligence, he has successfully defended hospitals and doctors for over 25 years. Because of his broad perspective on the litigation process, he continues to be an invited lecturer to hospitals and physicians groups, as well as to the Plaintiff’s Trial Bar Associations. Jay also sits on the Board of Directors of The Urban League. Jay is a senior partner at Cohen & Blostein, P.A. His practice areas include Plaintiff Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Complex Commercial Litigation. Call or email our office for an appointment.

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Jordan Golinowski

Personal Injury Law

1040 Seminole Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA

Area of Practice: Personal Injury and Property Insurance Jordan Golinowski's journey to becoming a leading advocate for the injured began after he graduated from the University of Rochester. He had spent time interning in the public defender's office and wanted to learn the civil side of the law. He became a legal assistant in personal injury firm in New Jersey after graduating. There he learned first hand the difference he could make for injured clients at the negligence of others. Jordan then attended the University of Miami School of Law. During his time there, he continued to clerk for boutique injury firms, gaining valuable experience and insight into the complexities of personal injury law. After graduating from the University of Miami, Jordan honed his litigation and trial skills at a mid-size firm, advocating for policyholders and injured victims. However, his passion for justice and his desire to make a real difference in people's lives led him to establish the Golinowski Law Firm PA in February of 2023.

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