Atty. Michael B. Chesal
Michael B. Chesal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law.
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Michael B. Chesal is a trademark, copyright, and ip attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Peretz, Chesal & Herrmann PL. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Florida (—, 1985). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Miami) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael B. Chesal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law
- Michael B., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2006
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Michael B. Chesal is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Florida →
Michael B. Chesal is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Florida →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael B. Chesal is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →
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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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