Atty. Edward S. Polk
Edward Samuel Polk is a Partner in the firm’s Miami office, and leads the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group. He focuses his practice on the defense of intellectual property claims (including Lanham Act and common law trademark and copyright infringement claims, unfair and deceptive trade practices claims, trademark counterfeiting, dilution and false origin, false advertising and related state and federal claims); professional malpractice cases; commercial litigation; education law consultation and litigation; and employment law.
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Edward S. Polk is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trademark, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Educated at University of Miami J.D. cum laude (—) and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar Association. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward Samuel Polk is a Partner in the firm’s Miami office, and leads the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group
- He focuses his practice on the defense of intellectual property claims (including Lanham Act and common law trademark and copyright infringement claims, unfair and deceptive trade practices claims, trademark counterfeiting, dilution and false origin, false advertising and related state and federal claims)
- professional malpractice cases
- commercial litigation
- education law consultation and litigation
- and employment law
- Mr. Polk has tried cases in state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout Florida, as well as having argued appeals in each of Florida’s appellate courts and in the 11th United States Circuit Court of Appeals, and he has appeared in trademark and copyright infringement claims before various courts in other states and in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office
- Mr. Polk received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)
- After serving as an adjuster for The Travelers Insurance Companies, he attended law school at the University of Miami, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree cum laude
- During his time in law school Mr. Polk served as Research Editor of the University of Miami Law Review and, with Professor Richard H. Lee, authored the Survey of Insurance Law for that publication
- Mr. Polk is also an experienced author of articles and lecturer at seminars and in-house training programs, having written or spoken on topics related to Intellectual Property
- the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and other education law topics
- the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) issues
- professional malpractice law
- civil rights and discrimination law
- and civil procedure
- Mr. Polk has served on a grievance committee of The Florida Bar, having chaired Grievance Committee 11 “C”, and has served on various Florida Bar committees including his current service on the Education Law Committee
- In his spare time, he has served as a management committee member, league commissioner and coach in a basketball league for over 500 children, and has been recognized as Coach of the Year in a prior season
- Newsroom News •Condominium Association Prevails in Election Challenge Case in Miami-Dade County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 10.23.2025 •Summary Judgment Obtained - Homeowner’s Association - Broward County Publication, 1.8.2024
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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.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 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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