Atty. Michael Nachwalter

Atty. Michael Nachwalter

Michael Nachwalter was a leading lawyer in business litigation with a long, stellar career. He prevailed for clients in numerous antitrust, complex business, and corporate matters and has achieved winning results through arbitration, mediation, and negotiated settlements.

Miami Miami 59 J. Erfahrung 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Nachwalter at a glance

Michael Nachwalter is a business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Sperling Kenny Nachwalter PA. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Florida (1967). Educated at Yale University (LL.M, 1968) and Long Island University (—, 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Michael Nachwalter was a leading lawyer in business litigation with a long, stellar career
  • He prevailed for clients in numerous antitrust, complex business, and corporate matters and has achieved winning results through arbitration, mediation, and negotiated settlements
  • Michael is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the preeminent organization of trial lawyers in North America, the American Board of Trial Advocates, which is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of civil jury trial rights, and the International Society of Barristers, an honor society for those regarded as among the best trial lawyers in the world
  • He served in numerous committee posts, including as chairman of the committee on consumer protection laws and member of the special task force, the antitrust committee, and the corporation, banking, and business law sections
  • Michael also was a member of the Attorney General’s Antitrust Revision Committee, the Consumer Council, and the Civil RICO Report’s advisory board
  • Additionally, he served as an adjunct faculty member and law lecturer at the University of Miami Law School
  • Before founding Kenny Nachwalter, Michael clerked for the Honorable Ted Cabot and the Honorable Joseph Eaton of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Nachwalter's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Nachwalter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Nachwalter is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Nachwalter

Where is Michael Nachwalter's law office located?
Michael Nachwalter's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Sperling Kenny Nachwalter PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Nachwalter handle?
Michael Nachwalter focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Michael Nachwalter practiced law?
Michael Nachwalter has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Michael Nachwalter go to law school?
Michael Nachwalter earned their education at (LL.M, 1968); (—, 1967); (J.D., 1967).
How can I contact Michael Nachwalter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Nachwalter received?
Michael Nachwalter's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law; Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Education

LL.M
Yale University
- 1968
Long Island University
- 1967
J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 1967
B.S.
Bucknell University
- 1962

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Senior Statesman, Chambers USA, Antitrust, 2003 – 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Senior Statesman, Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, 2004 – 2017
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyer, Antitrust, Corporate and Business, 2001 – Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney, 2007 – Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Top 100: Miami Super Lawyers, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Top 100: Florida Super Lawyers, 2009, 2008, 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Top 10: Florida Super Lawyers, 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star, General Commercial, and Professional Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates - Fellow
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who in American Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Society of Barristers - Director
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Miami)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Miami)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Miami)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1967

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