Atty. Shira Baratz
Shira Baratz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Shira, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2026.
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Shira Baratz is a business and litigation attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shira Baratz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation
- Shira, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shira is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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