Atty. Andrew M. Dector
Adjunct Professor, Business Law, Broward Community College, 1992-1995.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boca Raton, FL · 42+ Years Experience
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About Andrew M. Dector at a Glance
Andrew M. Dector is a Shareholder based in Boca Raton, Florida, practicing at Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann, P.A.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984), New Jersey (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and U.S. (1985). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1984) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Palm Beach County Bar Association (Treasurer) Palm Beach County Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew M. Dector
Adjunct Professor, Business Law, Broward Community College, 1992-1995
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew M. Dector's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew M. Dector handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boca Raton.
Business & Corporate Law in Boca Raton
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Boca Raton
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Construction Law in Boca Raton
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Boca Raton
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Civil Litigation in Boca Raton
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boca Raton
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boca Raton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boca Raton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boca Raton-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boca Raton Choose Andrew M. Dector
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andrew M. Dector's practice in the field of business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andrew M. Dector brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, New Jersey, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and U.S., Andrew M. Dector can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and construction, Andrew M. Dector can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boca Raton
A Boca Raton-based practice means Andrew M. Dector attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Andrew M. Dector Handles in Boca Raton
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