Atty. Joel H. Brown
Before joining the firm in 2013, Joel H. Brown was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in 2009.
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Joel H. Brown is a medical malpractice, personal injury, family law, and adr attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Freidin Brown PA. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (1971). Educated at University of Florida (—, 1970) and University of Florida (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Before joining the firm in 2013, Joel H. Brown was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in 2009
- Joel was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1971 and had been practicing personal injury law as a civil trial lawyer prior to his appointment by former Governor Bob Martinez to the County Court in 1990
- Following his appointment, Joel served as Associate Administrative Judge of the County Court, Criminal Traffic Division, and then served as Administrative Judge of the County Court, Criminal Division
- In 1994, he was appointed by former Governor Lawton Chiles to the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida, and in that capacity, he served in several different divisions, including Administrative Judge of the Family Division (2001–2009)
- He later served as the Chair of the Chief Judges Judicial Administration Committee (2011–2012)
- Joel is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
- Board certification recognizes lawyers’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism, and ethics in practice
- As a native Floridian, Joel was born, raised, and spent his formative years in Miami Beach, Florida
- He majored in accounting and graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- He continued his education and graduated with his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida Levin School of Law
- Joel served his country as a member of the U.S
- Army Reserves for six years, from 1969-1975
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
Joel H. Brown is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joel H. Brown is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Joel H. Brown is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →
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 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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