Atty. Michael H. Kestenbaum
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Michael H. Kestenbaum is a Managing Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, employment, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Florida (2004) and United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2004). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2004) and Princeton University (A.B., 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Florida Bar Hillsborough County Bar Association Tampa Bay Inns of Court Princeton Club of Tampa Bay. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Peer Reviewed Rated This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by another attorney. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
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Michael H. Kestenbaum's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael H. Kestenbaum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Michael H. Kestenbaum is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael H. Kestenbaum is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Michael H. Kestenbaum is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Michael H. Kestenbaum is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Michael H. Kestenbaum is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Orlando 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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