Atty. Joseph William May

Atty. Joseph William May

Joseph William May is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, administrative law, arbitration and 6 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Miami in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph William May at a glance

Joseph William May is a contracts, probate, bankruptcy, workers comp, and construction attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1988). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1988) and University of Miami (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph William May is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, administrative law, arbitration and 6 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Miami in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Joseph practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph William May's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Probate

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Joseph William May is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Florida →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Joseph William May is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →

Construction Law

Joseph William May is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 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 Joseph William May

Where is Joseph William May's law office located?
Joseph William May's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph William May handle?
Joseph William May focuses on contracts, probate, bankruptcy, workers comp, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Joseph William May practiced law?
Joseph William May has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Joseph William May go to law school?
Joseph William May earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Joseph William May for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1988
B.A.
University of Miami
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1988

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