Atty. John Cody German
Cody German - Cole, Scott & Kissane - Vanguard Law Magazine Cody German is a Partner in the firm’s Miami office. He leads the firm’s commercial practice in the Miami office, overseeing a team of approximately 35 attorneys.
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John Cody German is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle (2008). Educated at Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law J.D. (—) and Loyola University New Orleans B.A. Economics, cum laude (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar Association. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cody German - Cole, Scott & Kissane - Vanguard Law Magazine Cody German is a Partner in the firm’s Miami office
- He leads the firm’s commercial practice in the Miami office, overseeing a team of approximately 35 attorneys
- Mr. German's practice focuses on commercial litigation, business disputes, employment law, and professional liability matters
- Mr. German handles a wide range of business-related issues, including partnership and shareholder disputes, professional liability claims, employment matters, restrictive covenant litigation, and real estate disputes
- His clients span closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, accounting and law firms, real estate professionals, and participants in the hospitality industry
- With substantial experience on both sides of the aisle, Mr. German has served as lead plaintiff’s counsel in cases resulting in multiple seven-figure verdicts and, as lead defense counsel, has obtained numerous complete defense verdicts at trial
- He regularly tries cases in both jury and non-jury settings
- Beyond litigation, his work includes advising clients on contract negotiations, payment arrangements, and practical risk management
- Mr. German also represents unit owners and board members in condominium disputes, including large-scale bulk buyout transactions
- Awards & Recognitions Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2015 - 2018 On The Rise Attorney Award, Daily Business Review, 2018 Newsroom News •Miami-Dade County Court Awards Judgment to Commercial Tenant After Bench Trial Recent Successful Trial, 5.7.2026 •Court Issues Favorable Judgment in High-Stakes Commercial Litigation Non-Compete Trial in Broward County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 1.16.2026 •Complete Defense Verdict - Post-Marital Litigation - Miami-Dade County Recent Successful Trial, 3.1.2024 •Miami Partner Cody German Featured in Vanguard Magazine Media Mention, 2.14.2024 •Final Summary Judgment - Malicious Prosecution - Miami-Dade County Publication, 2.6.2024 Publications ' Realtors Beware: Avoiding Litigation in a Troubled Florida Real Estate Market, ' CSK Litigation Quarterly, June 2009
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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.
John Cody German is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Cody German is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Cody German is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
John Cody German is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Florida →
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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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