Atty. Michele L. Stocker

Atty. Michele L. Stocker

Michele L. Stocker is a commercial litigator with a broad range of experience representing clients in the financial services industry including local and national banks, consumer finance companies, mortgage bankers, credit card companies, and third-party debt collectors.

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Profile Summary

About Michele L. Stocker at a glance

Michele L. Stocker is a business and litigation attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1990) and Princeton University (BA, 1987). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Fort Lauderdale) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michele L. Stocker is a commercial litigator with a broad range of experience representing clients in the financial services industry including local and national banks, consumer finance companies, mortgage bankers, credit card companies, and third-party debt collectors
  • She also regularly advises clients in employment-related matters involving discrimination, harassment, severance agreements, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour issues

Practice Areas Explained

Michele L. Stocker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michele L. Stocker 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.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michele L. Stocker

Where is Michele L. Stocker's law office located?
Michele L. Stocker's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michele L. Stocker handle?
Michele L. Stocker focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Michele L. Stocker go to law school?
Michele L. Stocker earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (BA, 1987).
How can I contact Michele L. Stocker for a consultation?
You can contact Michele L. Stocker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michele L. Stocker received?
Michele L. Stocker's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Fort Lauderdale); Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1990
BA
Princeton University
- 1987

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Fort Lauderdale)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who in Black South Florida, "South Florida's Most Influential," 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "South Florida's 100 Most Accomplished Black's in Law" ICABA, 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Leader magazine "South Florida's Women Extraordinaire," 2011
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Love For Literacy Gala Honoree," Love for Literacy Gala, Crockett Foundation Inc., March 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "2012 Glass Ceiling Award," The Florida Women's Conference - National Diversity Council, March 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend magazine, "Legal Elite," Commercial Litigation, 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Diversity Journal's "11th Annual Women Worth Watching Issue, 2013," September/October 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Employment Practice Group of the Year," 2011 & 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Legal Guide, "Top Lawyers in South Florida," 2014
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
New York, New York State Bar Association

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