Atty. Fred E. Karlinsky
Fred Karlinsky is a Shareholder and Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Insurance Regulatory and Transactions Practice Group. He also serves on Greenberg Traurig’s Executive Committee.
Financial Regulatory & Compliance & More Attorney · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL
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About Fred E. Karlinsky at a Glance
Fred E. Karlinsky is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on business, government, insurance, animal law, and internet. Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Miami (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement Insurance-Related Involvement •Member, Florida Land Title Association (FLTA) •Member, Law360's Insurance Editorial Advisory Board, 2018-2021, 2024, 2026 •Member, The Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc, •Member, Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc, and S. Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Fred E. Karlinsky
- Fred Karlinsky is a Shareholder and Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Insurance Regulatory and Transactions Practice Group
- He also serves on Greenberg Traurig’s Executive Committee
- Fred has over 30 years of experience representing the interests of insurers, reinsurers, and a wide variety of other insurance-related entities
- He is a recognized authority on national insurance regulatory and compliance issues, has taken a leadership position in many insurance trade organizations, and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Florida Trend 500, and Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” for his work in insurance law
- Recognized as the only Band 1 Florida insurance lawyer by Chambers & Partners and one of the most influential leaders in Florida politics by City & State Florida and INFLUENCE Magazine, Fred has in-depth knowledge of insurance compliance matters and has been a primary strategist in virtually all types of Florida insurance-related legislative initiatives
- In addition to his role with Greenberg Traurig, Fred has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Florida State University College of Law since 2008
- Since 2014 Fred has served on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), where six of the seven sitting Justices of the Florida Supreme Court have been appointed during Fred’s tenure on the JNC
- Fred previously chaired the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission from 2022-2025
- Concentrations •Insurance regulatory law •Insurance transactional matters •Insurance legislation •Executive, legislative and municipal government affairs •Governmental law •Corporate representation •Health care Judicial Clerkships •Law Clerk, 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Summer 1991 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Recipient, Florida Insurance Council, “2025 Mark Trafton Distinguished Service Award,' 2025 •Winner, Insurance Insider US Honors Awards, 'Legal Services Provider of the Year,' 2024 •Finalist, Business Insurance US Insurance Awards, 'Legal Team of the Year,' 2024 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2019-2026 •Insurance Law, 2019-2026 •Administrative / Regulatory Law, 2023-2026 •Listed, Insurance Business America, 'Hot 100,' 2026 •Listed, Florida Trend’s, “Florida 500,” 2022-2025 •Recipient, Florida State University 'Alumni Association Service Award,' FSU College of Law, 2024 •Listed, News Service of Florida •'50 Over 50,' 2026 •'Who’s Who in Government Relations,' 2025 •Recognized, Lexology, 'Client Choice Awards,' 2025 •Listed, City & State Florida Inaugural Power 100 list, 2022 •Listed, Florida Politics’ “Influence 150” list, 2022 •Listed, South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine, 'Leaders in Insurance,' 2021 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2011-2025 •Honoree, Daily Business Review, Florida Legal Awards, 'Distinguished Leaders,' 2024 •Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2014-2021 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2007-2025 •Listed, Thomson Reuters, “Stand-Out Lawyers,” 2023-2026 •Listed, Influence Magazine, 'Insurance Lobbyist of the Year,' 2023 •Selected, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers,' 2020-2023 •Insurance Law, 2021-2023 •Administrative / Regulatory Law, 2020-2023 •Selected, Lawyer Monthly, “Legal Awards - Insurance Law Lawyer of the Year,” 2021-2024 •Recipient, Broward County Bar Association, “Committee Chair of the Year Award (Legislative Affairs),” 2022-2023 •Recipient, Florida Insurance Council, Inc., “Outstanding Public Service Award,” July 2022 •Recognized, The National Law Journal, 'Insurance Law Trailblazers,' March 2021 •Recognized, Influence Magazine, “Florida’s 100 Most Influential People in State Politics,” 2018 and 2020 •Recipient, Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society (IRES), 'Chartrand Communications Award,' 2019 •Team Member, Best Lawyers in America, 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018 •Nominee, President's Award, Securities and Insurance Licensing Association (SILA) Awards, 2018 •Listed, Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys, 2017 •Recipient, 'Florida Governor's Business Ambassador award,' Florida Governor Rick Scott, Economic Development Mission Farnborough International Air Show, London, 2016 •Team Member, BTI Power Rankings, “The 16 Strongest Firms for ‘Go-To Outside Counsel’ Insurance Work,” 2016 •Team Member, Best's, Client Recommended Insurance Attorneys, General Defense, 2016 •Recognized, Honorable Mention List, 'The 100 Most Influential People in Florida Politics,' Influence magazine, Fall 2015 •Recipient, 'Outstanding Leadership Award,' Florida Insurance Council, 2014 •Listed, Florida Trend magazine, 'Legal Elite,' 2005, 2006, 2014, 2022 •Listed, Business Leaders magazine, 'Top 50 South Florida Entrepreneurs,' 2012 •Listed, Business Leaders magazine, 'Movers and Shakers,' 2008 and 2012 •Honoree, South Florida Business Journal, Key Partners Award, 2010 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Practice Areas Explained
Fred E. Karlinsky's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fred E. Karlinsky handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Lauderdale.
Business & Corporate Law in Fort Lauderdale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Government & Administrative Law in Fort Lauderdale
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Insurance Law in Fort Lauderdale
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Animal Law in Fort Lauderdale
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Internet & Cyber Law in Fort Lauderdale
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Lauderdale
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 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.
Fort Lauderdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Lauderdale-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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Why Clients in Fort Lauderdale Choose Fred E. Karlinsky
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 Fred E. Karlinsky's practice in the field of business, government, insurance, animal law, and internet.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, government, and insurance, Fred E. Karlinsky can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Lauderdale
A Fort Lauderdale-based practice means Fred E. Karlinsky 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 Fred E. Karlinsky Handles in Fort Lauderdale
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