Atty. Jay Kim

Atty. Jay Kim

Jay Kim is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial leasing matters, commercial litigation and 13 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay Kim at a glance

Jay Kim is a Managing Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Kim Vaughan Lerner LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, business, partnership disputes, trade secrets, and franchise. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1997) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay Kim is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial leasing matters, commercial litigation and 13 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Jay practices at Kim Vaughan Lerner LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Kim's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Jay Kim is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Jay Kim is one of 1,569 partnership disputes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse partnership disputes attorneys in Florida →

Trade Secrets

Jay Kim is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Florida →

Franchise Law

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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 Jay Kim

Where is Jay Kim's law office located?
Jay Kim's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Kim Vaughan Lerner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Kim handle?
Jay Kim focuses on employment, business, partnership disputes, trade secrets, franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jay Kim practiced law?
Jay Kim has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Jay Kim go to law school?
Jay Kim earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Jay Kim for a consultation?
You can contact Jay Kim directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jay Kim received?
Jay Kim's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1997
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

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