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Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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100 Southeast Third Avenue

10th Floor

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33394

Tel: 954.353.4180

Fax: 754.331.2465

Offit Kurman’s Fort Lauderdale office anchors the firm’s presence in Florida, delivering experienced legal counsel in commercial litigation and complex business disputes for clients across South Florida. Our attorneys represent businesses, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs in matters involving financial services, real estate, corporate governance, and creditors’ rights.

Led by experienced litigator Christopher Cathey, the Fort Lauderdale office works closely with decision makers to assess risk, develop effective litigation strategies, and pursue outcomes aligned with both immediate objectives and long-term business goals. Chris has guided clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to growing entrepreneurial ventures, bringing practical judgment and strategic insight into every stage of dispute resolution.

Situated in a dynamic hub for finance, technology, real estate, and construction, the Fort Lauderdale team helps clients navigate financial challenges, high stakes disputes, and opportunities for growth with practical, solution driven legal advice. Our attorneys understand the business environment shaping South Florida and tailor strategies that reflect both market realities and client priorities.

Backed by Offit Kurman’s national platform and full-service capabilities, the Fort Lauderdale office delivers personalized service with the resources of a firm built for complex matters. Whether advising a family-owned business or representing a multi-state enterprise, our Fort Lauderdale attorneys are committed to protecting business interests and supporting long term success.

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Firm Highlights

  • Publications & News
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    Matthew Karmel Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy
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    32 Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of Maryland Super Lawyers 
  • Blog Posts
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  • Podcasts
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    Offit Kurman Adds Four Attorneys to Support Continued Growth
  • Blog Posts
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  • Publications & News
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    Fara Rodriguez Included in Spear’s Family Law Indices 2026 as a Recommended U.S. Family Lawyer
  • Podcasts
    Love, Trusts, and Prenups: "Strangers: A Memoir of a Marriage"
    Hosts Danielle Friedman and Herb Fineburg dig into the New York Times bestseller Strangers by Belle Burden, using the book's real-life inspired story to unpack how prenuptial agreements and trusts actually work when a marriage ends. The conversation centers on Belle's inheritance from her wealthy family, the prenup she signed under pressure from her husband James, and the costly decision to pull money from an irrevocable trust to buy real estate in joint names. Danielle and Herb break down the critical difference between a prenup, which can be modified or waived by the couple, and a trust, which cannot be changed once established. They examine where Belle's trustees fell short, why titling inherited assets jointly can undo the protection a trust is designed to provide, and what a trustee should do instead when a beneficiary asks to withdraw significant funds. The episode closes with practical lessons for anyone who is a trust beneficiary, a trustee, or entering a marriage with inherited wealth, including why independent counsel matters at every stage.  
  • Podcasts
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    Attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger of Offit Kurman discuss how litigation strategy depends not only on cost and risk but also on how long it takes to reach court and trial. Using Maryland as an example, they compare the faster district court process that can reach trial in roughly four to six months and typically under a year, versus circuit court jury trials with full discovery that generally take at least a year. They note that time affects leverage and helps explain why most civil disputes settle. Timelines can vary by state, county, case volume, COVID-era disruptions, and factors like AI and pro se litigants.