Atty. Ian M. Berkowitz

Atty. Ian M. Berkowitz

Ian M. Berkowitz, a Boca Raton Business Lawyer, has spent his professional career assisting businessmen and women start, expand and grow their businesses to their full potential.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Ian M. Berkowitz at a glance

Ian M. Berkowitz is a Member based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Berkowitz & Associates PA. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992). Educated at Johns Hopkins University (M.A. Government, 1998) and Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law School (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Broward County Bar Association South Palm Beach County Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ian M. Berkowitz, a Boca Raton Business Lawyer, has spent his professional career assisting businessmen and women start, expand and grow their businesses to their full potential
  • He rolls up his sleeves and works directly with his clients to develop and implement short and long term goals to ensure their success. lan’s clients are small and medium size businesses seeking to establish themselves as well- managed, well-organized profitable businesses
  • Mr. Berkowitz is presently a business advisor to foreign businesses seeking to do business in the U.S. and U.S. businesses seeking to do business overseas
  • In addition, he assists financial institutions identify companies for investment and/or acquisition candidates
  • His focus has been working on business opportunities with and for clients in the United States, Israel, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean, and throughout the Latin Americas
  • He also advises domestic clients on matters relating to business financing, federal procurement, government contracting, small business assistance programs and minority business programs
  • Mr. Berkowitz was a former member of the firm, The Heideman Law Group, P.C. in Washington D.C
  • While at the firm, lan’s primary areas of expertise were business and corporate law, which included business development, financing, joint ventures, federal assistance programs and federal procurement
  • Prior to joining the Heideman Law Group, Ian served as an Attorney/Advisor to the United States Small Business Administration, Office of Hearings & Appeals in Washington D.C
  • In this capacity, he assisted administrative judges render decisions by reviewing and analyzing records of appeals filed with the Court regarding Federal Procurement, Business Financing Programs, Government Assistance Programs, Minority Business Programs, Employee Grievances and the Freedom of Information Act
  • He began his service for the federal government in the disaster assistance division of the U. S. Small Business Administration in Miami, Florida
  • Ian organized and supervised the Agency’s 250+ employee legal department during Hurricane Andrew
  • He was also a clinical intern for the Department of Justice, U.S
  • Trustee
  • Ian M. Berkowitz is a member of the Florida Bar, the United States Supreme Court Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Federal Bar
  • He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin, his Juris Doctorate from Nova University and his Master(s) in Government from the John Hopkins University

Practice Areas Explained

Ian M. Berkowitz's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 Ian M. Berkowitz

Where is Ian M. Berkowitz's law office located?
Ian M. Berkowitz's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Berkowitz & Associates PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ian M. Berkowitz handle?
Ian M. Berkowitz focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Ian M. Berkowitz practiced law?
Ian M. Berkowitz has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Ian M. Berkowitz go to law school?
Ian M. Berkowitz earned their education at (M.A. Government, 1998); (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Ian M. Berkowitz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ian M. Berkowitz received?
Ian M. Berkowitz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

M.A. Government
Johns Hopkins University
- 1998
J.D.
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law School
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1992

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