Atty. Jesse Drawas
Jesse Drawas is a highly experienced litigation and trial attorney who focuses his practice on labor and employment, bad faith, commercial litigation, professional liability (including directors & officers, attorneys, accountants, architects engineers, and design professionals), homeowner/condominium association litigation, insurance coverage, worker’s compensation, bodily injury, automobile negligence, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, maritime claims, and wrongful death litigation. Mr.
Bad Faith Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL · 17+ Years Experience
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About Jesse Drawas at a Glance
Jesse Drawas is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida (2009) and Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District (2009). Educated at University of Miami School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and Cornell University University B.S. Industrial and Labor Relations (—). Active member of Florida Bar Broward County Bar Association. Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jesse Drawas
- Jesse Drawas is a highly experienced litigation and trial attorney who focuses his practice on labor and employment, bad faith, commercial litigation, professional liability (including directors & officers, attorneys, accountants, architects engineers, and design professionals), homeowner/condominium association litigation, insurance coverage, worker’s compensation, bodily injury, automobile negligence, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, maritime claims, and wrongful death litigation
- Mr. Drawas is diligent, attentive to detail and a zealous advocate for his clients
- During his career, Mr. Drawas has represented both plaintiffs and defendants throughout the Florida, including state and federal litigation
- As a result, he provides his clients with unique perspective and successful strategy for investigating, evaluating and litigating claims
- He also participates in pre-suit liability investigation, analysis, evaluation, and mitigation of risk to help clients better evaluate their options and pursue effective resolution opportunities when possible
- Professional Memberships • Florida Bar • Broward County Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
Jesse Drawas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jesse Drawas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Lauderdale.
Employment Law in Fort Lauderdale
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Construction Law in Fort Lauderdale
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Civil Litigation in Fort Lauderdale
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jesse Drawas is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance Law in Fort Lauderdale
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Jesse Drawas is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Fort Lauderdale
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Jesse Drawas is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Lauderdale Choose Jesse Drawas
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 Jesse Drawas's practice in the field of employment, construction, litigation, insurance, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jesse Drawas brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida and Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District, Jesse Drawas can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, construction, and litigation, Jesse Drawas 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 Jesse Drawas 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 Jesse Drawas Handles in Fort Lauderdale
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