Atty. Michael B. Chesal

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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Profile Summary

About Michael B. Chesal at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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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

Practice Areas Explained

Michael B. Chesal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B. Chesal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

Michael B. Chesal is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Florida →

Copyright Law

Michael B. Chesal is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Florida →

Intellectual Property

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 →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael B. Chesal

Where is Michael B. Chesal's law office located?
Michael B. Chesal's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Peretz, Chesal & Herrmann PL. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael B. Chesal handle?
Michael B. Chesal focuses on trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Michael B. Chesal go to law school?
Michael B. Chesal earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (—, 1985).
How can I contact Michael B. Chesal for a consultation?
You can contact Michael B. Chesal 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.
What awards or recognition has Michael B. Chesal received?
Michael B. Chesal's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Miami); Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 1988
University of Florida
- 1985

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Miami)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Miami)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Miami)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Miami)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Miami)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Miami)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Miami)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Miami)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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