Atty. Andrew Needle
Mr. Needle, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer.
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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About Andrew Needle at a Glance
Andrew Needle is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Needle & Ellenberg PA. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Miami School of Law (—, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew Needle
- Mr. Needle, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
- Mr. Needle's courtroom victories include multi-million dollar verdicts in cases that have often pushed the outer boundaries of existing legal precedent
- For six years he was a member of the Florida Bar's Board of Governors, which sets policy and discipline (under the auspices of the Florida Supreme Court), for all lawyers practicing in the state of Florida
- Andrew Needle has been an editorial consultant to Matthew Bender Law Books: Florida Tort Law Series and author of "Post Trial Motions", Florida Civil Trial Practice, Chapter 18, Third through Eleventh Editions
- A frequent lecturer on diverse areas of personal injury practice, his articles on trial lawyer issues have been published in the Miami Review, Caduceus Newsletter, and The Florida Bar News
- Certification/Specialties: Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, The Florida Bar , 1991Published Works:Post Trial Motions, Florida Civil Trial Practice, Chapter 18, Third through Twelfth EditionsShadow Juries Won't Keep You in the Dark, Miami Review, March 5th, 1990An Ill Conceived Brainstorm: State Legislators Enact Law Imposing Legal Inequities, Miami Review, August 23rd, 1991Malpractice Litigation: Views of A Plaintiff's Attorney, Caduceus Newsletter, Spring, 1992Effective Use of Technology in Preparing and Trying Cases: An Historical Perspective and Comparison, The Florida Bar News, January 15th, 1996Inside The Minds- Representing Plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice Cases "Current Challenges in Handling Medical Malpractice Actions: Statutory Protections, Expenses, and Societal Misconceptions", Thomson Reuters/Asparatore 2012
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew Needle's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Needle handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Medical Malpractice in Miami
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Andrew Needle is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
Personal Injury in Miami
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Andrew Needle is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
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 Miami 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.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-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 Miami Choose Andrew Needle
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 Needle's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Andrew Needle can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Andrew Needle attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Andrew Needle Handles in Miami
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