MEDIATION EXPERIENCE
Leon M. Firtel joins our panel of mediators after practicing law for 24 years, and becoming a Circuit Court Judge in 1997. During his 18 years as a Circuit court Judge, Leon served in the Family, Civil and Criminal Divisions of the Court. As a lawyer, his practice, both private and as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Miami, exposed him first hand, to practice in various areas of law.
Leon is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Family Mediator; Areas of focus are:
- Commercial Disputes
- Personal Injury Claims
- Business Law
- Divorce / Family
- Municipal and Administrative Law
- Employment Discrimination
- Civil Rights Litigation (suits against the police and other officials)
- Condominiums
- Debt Collections
- Insurance
- Landlord / Tenant
- Property Damage
- Real Estate Closings
- Securities / Investments
- Torts
- Title Disputes
- Debt Collection
- Legal Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
- Premises Liability
- Shareholder\'s Disputes
EDUCATION
- University of Miami College of Law, J.D., 1972
- University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1966
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1997 – 2014
- Member of the Florida Bar since 1972
- Member, Dade County Bar Association
- Past President, Miami Beach Bar Association, 1983
- Served on Florida Bar Grievance Committee
- Retired Member, Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy, Executive Committee, Board of Directors & VIce President of Legal Affairs
- Served as Vice President and Director, Miami Beach Civic League
- Former Member, City of Miami Beach Committees: Youth Center, Hurricane Defense and Juvenile Programs Advisory Committee
- Served as Vice President and Director, Biscayne Democratic Club
- Served as Vice President, Koach Lodge B’nai Brith
- Former Vice President, Temple Emanuel Young Family League and Men’s Club
- Served as Director, Greater Miami Jewish Jewish Federation Young Adults Division
- Served as a Director, Legal Services of Greater Miami
- Former Member, Miami Beach Taxpayers Association
- Boy Scouts of America, South Florida Council, Pioneer District Chairman – 1992-1993. Recipient of leadership award for his service
- Recipient of leadership award for his service
- Member, Spellman-Houveler Inn of Court, Family Law Inn of Court
PAST EXPERIENCE
- Circuit Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1997 - 2014.
- City of Miami Assistant City Attorney, 1983-1997
- 1972-1983, Associate or Partner in general practice firms emphasizing litigation in various areas
Areas Of Expertise
- Business/Commercial
- Family Law
- Personal Injury/Torts
Special Designation
- N/A
Areas Of Certification
- Circuit Civil
- Family Law
Contact
1395 Brickell Ave Suite 800
Miami, FL 33131