Atty. Michael E. Brand
Michael Elias 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.
Bad Faith And Extra Contractual Liability & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL · 32+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Brand at a Glance
Michael E. Brand is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1994) and Massachusetts Connecticut (bar passage only) (1994). Educated at Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. Economics with a Minor in English (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) •Miami-Dade Bar •International Association of Defense Counsel •Lawyers for Children of America. Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Brand
- Michael Elias 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 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 also an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- He also serves as a pro bono attorney on behalf of vulnerable children through the Attorney Ad Litem Program and Lawyers for Children of America
- Awards & Recognitions •The Best Lawyers in America , Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, recognized since 2013 •Super Lawyers 2009-2021, 2024-Present •Florida Trend's Legal Elite Recognition, since 2013 •Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, since 2016 •Listed Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys, 2017 •Courtroom View Network (CVN) Florida's Defense Attorney of 2016 (Partners Who Cleared Doctor in $75M Medical Malpractice Trial), 2016 •Legal Leader, The American Lawyer, 2016 •Legal Leader, The National Law Journal and Corporate Counsel, 2016 •Lawyers of Distinction Award, 2016 •Best Lawyers in South Florida, The Wall Street Journal, October 2015, January 2013, December 2012 •'BestEsq' Personal Injury Attorney in Miami Newsroom News •Jury Assigns Majority Fault to Plaintiff, Delivering Complete Defense Verdict in Pinellas County Industrial Freezer Case Recent Successful Trial, 2.27.2026 •Auto Accident Trial Results in Defense Verdict on Permanency in Palm Beach County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 2.11.2026 •Complete Defense Verdict in Auto Liability Trial in Miami-Dade County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 12.2.2024 •Defense Victory in Personal Injury Trial in Miami-Dade County Recent Successful Trial, 10.4.2024 •Favorable Trial Result - Architecture - Broward County Recent Successful Trial, 1.17.2024 •Defense Verdict - Auto Accident - Orlando Recent Appellate Success, 5.25.2023 •ALF Defense Verdict in Fort Myers Recent Successful Trial, 1.6.2023 •Full Defense Verdict Obtained in Slip and Fall TBI Case in Marion County Firm News, 3.29.2022 •CSK Obtains Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case Firm News, 1.18.2013
Practice Areas Explained
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.
Medical Malpractice in Miami
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael E. Brand is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
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 →
Real Estate Law in Miami
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael E. Brand is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Miami
Michael E. Brand is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in Miami
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael E. Brand is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate, slip & fall, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Brand brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida and Massachusetts Connecticut (bar passage only), Michael E. Brand can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and real estate, 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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