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Atty. Melissa A. Bensel

Atty. Melissa A. Bensel

Melissa A. Bensel is a lawyer practicing automobile insurance defense, civil trial, general liability defense and 7 other areas of law.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 12 yrs experience 12 year
Call (754) 315-2104 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Melissa A. Bensel at a glance

Melissa A. Bensel is a personal injury, litigation, insurance, appellate, and animal law attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Florida (2014). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2012) and Florida Atlantic University (B.S. Business, 2009). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa A. Bensel is a lawyer practicing automobile insurance defense, civil trial, general liability defense and 7 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2009, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Melissa practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa A. Bensel's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Melissa A. Bensel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Melissa A. Bensel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Melissa A. Bensel is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Melissa A. Bensel is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →

Animal Law

Animal law attorneys for pet custody, veterinary malpractice, animal welfare, and dangerous dog cases.

Melissa A. Bensel is one of 5,126 animal law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse animal law 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 Melissa A. Bensel

Where is Melissa A. Bensel's law office located?
Melissa A. Bensel's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa A. Bensel handle?
Melissa A. Bensel focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, appellate, animal law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Melissa A. Bensel practiced law?
Melissa A. Bensel has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Melissa A. Bensel go to law school?
Melissa A. Bensel earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S. Business, 2009).
How can I contact Melissa A. Bensel for a consultation?
You can contact Melissa A. Bensel 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.

Education

J.D.
Nova Southeastern University
- 2012
B.S. Business
Florida Atlantic University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2014

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