Atty. Paul B. Ranis
Since 1995, Paul B. Ranis has concentrated his broad litigation practice on employment and commercial matters.
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Paul B. Ranis is a Shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and trade secrets. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Since 1995, Paul B. Ranis has concentrated his broad litigation practice on employment and commercial matters
- He has conducted more than 35 state and federal trials and handled more than 425 depositions
- Mr. Ranis has been named a Legal Elite by Florida Trend, which recognizes the top 1.8 percent of Florida lawyers
- He also has been listed in Super Lawyers magazine in the category of Florida Super Lawyer
- As an employment law litigator, Mr. Ranis represents local and national clients in jury and nonjury trials involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, restrictive covenants, nationwide class actions and collective wage-and-hour issues
- He defends lawsuits under Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- As a commercial litigator, he represents real estate developers, restaurant companies, commercial landlords, telecommunication companies, and aviation-related organizations in contract and complex business disputes, including class action defense
- Concentrations •Employment litigation •Noncompete and restrictive covenant agreements •Wage-and-hour issues, including collective and class actions •Sexual harassment and hostile work environment •Complex commercial litigation •Probate and Trust Litigation •Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act •Unfair and deceptive trade practices •Class action defense •Insurance litigation •Shareholder Disputes and Corporate Litigation Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Florida Trend, Legal Elite Notable Labor and Employment Attorneys, 2024 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Employment Law - Management, 2020-2026 •Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2023-2026 •'Lawyer of the Year,' Employment Law - Management, Fort Lauderdale, 2023 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2014-2025 •Selected, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers - Labor and Employment Law,' 2020-2023 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Intellectual Property - Trade Secrets, 2016-2017 •Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2015-2016, 2020-2021 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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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.
Paul B. Ranis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Paul B. Ranis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Paul B. Ranis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Paul B. Ranis is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Paul B. Ranis is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets 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 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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