Atty. Michael D. Leader
Recipient, Goodwin Scholar. Former Assistant State Attorney.
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About Michael D. Leader at a glance
Michael D. Leader is a Managing Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, contracts, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Fl (2000) and Colorado (2026). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2000) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section) Broward County Bar Association, Board of Directors American Bar Associations The Broward County Jewish Bar Association (Former President, Bnai Brith Justice Unit) The Stepher R and Booher American Inn of Court The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Recipient, Goodwin Scholar
- Former Assistant State Attorney
- Former Essen & Essen Attorney
- Former President , B'nai Brith Justice Unit
- Listed, Florida Trend Magazine as a LEGAL ELITE in Florida 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Super Lawyers list of top 2.5% of Attorneys
- Top 40 Lawyers under 40
- 10 Best Attorneys Florida-Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- The American Society of Legal Advocates
- 10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys Florida, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- Nations Top Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys
- JOSEPH F. CARTER PROFESSIONALISM AWARD-Broward County Bar Association
- Top100 DUI Defense Lawyer, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
- National College for DUI Defense
- 10.0 Perfect Rating AVVO.com
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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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