Atty. Debra M Leder

Atty. Debra M Leder

Debra M Leder is a lawyer practicing disability, medical & other leaves, employee handbooks and 7 other areas of law. Debra received a B.A. degree from Univ. of Delaware in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra M Leder at a glance

Debra M Leder is a Shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, ssd, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in FL (1993) and PA (1994). Educated at Univ. of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Univ. of Delaware (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra M Leder is a lawyer practicing disability, medical & other leaves, employee handbooks and 7 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from Univ. of Delaware in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Debra practices at Akerman LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Debra M Leder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra M Leder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

Debra M Leder is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Debra M Leder is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Debra M Leder is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Florida →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Debra M Leder is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Florida →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Debra M Leder is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 Fort Lauderdale 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Debra M Leder

Where is Debra M Leder's law office located?
Debra M Leder's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra M Leder handle?
Debra M Leder focuses on discrimination, employment, ssd, civil rights, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Debra M Leder practiced law?
Debra M Leder has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Debra M Leder go to law school?
Debra M Leder earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Debra M Leder for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Debra M Leder received?
Debra M Leder's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Univ. of Miami School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Univ. of Delaware
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

FL
Admitted: 1993
PA
Admitted: 1994

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