Atty. Michelle Gurian
Michelle Gurian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Michelle, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025.
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Michelle Gurian is a maritime attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Brais Law Firm. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (2012). Educated at St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michelle Gurian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Michelle, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Michelle Gurian is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Florida →
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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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