Atty. Michael E. Brand
Michael Brand is a partner in the firm’s Miami and Key West offices. He practices across all fields of litigation, including medical malpractice, personal injury claims and professional liability claims, premises liability, negligent security, legal malpractice, automobile and trucking claims, bad faith/extra-contractual liability and others.
Litigation - Insurance & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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About Michael E. Brand at a Glance
Michael E. Brand is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane. Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Brand
- Michael Brand is a partner in the firm’s Miami and Key West offices
- He practices across all fields of litigation, including medical malpractice, personal injury claims and professional liability claims, premises liability, negligent security, legal malpractice, automobile and trucking claims, bad faith/extra-contractual liability and others
- He has tried approximately 300 jury trials to verdict in his career
- Mr. Brand received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in English at the University of Pennsylvania, after which he obtained his Juris Doctor from Temple University
- He joined Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. after working at the Dade County Public Defender’s Office, where he represented clients charged with serious felonies, and after several years of civil practice
- Mr. Brand is a Martindale-Hubbell rated A.V. attorney
- Mr. Brand is also an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and is routinely selected in various “Best of” publications for his litigation expertise
- He serves as a pro bono attorney for children through the Attorney Ad Litem Program and Lawyers for Children of America
- Mr. Brand also has been selected as "Top Attorneys in Florida" by The Wall Street Journal (July 2011; December 2012)
- named as Florida Super Lawyer by Super Lawyer Magazine (2009-2022)
- Florida Best Lawyers in America publication (2012-2013)
- Best Attorneys in Florida-Best Lawyers & The Wall Street Journal (2013)
- Florida Legal Elite recognition (2013; 2015)
- 20th-31st Edition of U.S News & World Report (2013-2025), The Best Lawyers in America© in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Litigation - Insurance
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Michael E. Brand's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Brand handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Personal Injury in Miami
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.
Michael E. Brand is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Insurance Law in Miami
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael E. Brand is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
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 venue, 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.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Miami Choose Michael E. Brand
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael E. Brand's practice in the field of personal injury and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and insurance, Michael E. Brand can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Michael E. Brand attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael E. Brand Handles in Miami
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