Mark R. Osherow

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Mark R. Osherow: Attorney with Osherow, PLLC
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Biography

Mark R. Osherow is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Business Litigation, boasting over 33 years of extensive experience in both state and federal courts across Florida. His practice encompasses a diverse range of business and commercial litigation matters, including trade secret disputes, real estate, construction, and professional liability. Recognized by his peers, Mr. Osherow has been included in The Best Lawyers in America for six consecutive years and has earned accolades as a “Florida Super Lawyer” and “Florida Legal Elite.” He is also a member of the Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV, dedicated to enhancing legal skills and ethics. In addition to his litigation expertise, Mr. Osherow serves as a Florida Qualified Arbitrator and Civil Mediator, providing arbitration and mediation services, including e-Discovery. His commitment to the legal community is evident through his leadership roles, including past president of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association. A frequent presenter on legal topics, he has contributed to various publications, sharing insights on e-discovery and business litigation. Mr. Osherow's dedication to excellence is reflected in his AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Areas of Practice (66)

  • Business Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Law
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Fraud
  • Misrepresentation
  • Deceptive or Unfair Trade Practices
  • Negligence in Performance
  • General Collections
  • Business Ownership Disputes
  • Business Law and Business Litigation
  • Employment Law and Employment Litigation
  • Real Estate Law and Real Estate Litigation
  • Technology and Internet Law
  • Construction Law and Litigation
  • Contract Enforcement
  • Lien Foreclosure
  • Construction Defects and Subcontractor Disputes
  • Arbitration and Administrative Hearings
  • Building Envelope Failures, Water Intrusion, and Mold Issues
  • Claims Alleging Design
  • Construction Errors and Omissions
  • Claims for Extras, Delay, Acceleration, Disruption, Loss of Productivity, and Out-of-Sequence Work
  • Construction Lien and Bond Disputes
  • Construction and Design Defect Claims
  • Contract drafting and negotiations
  • Appellate Practice
  • Delay, Disruption, and Acceleration Claims
  • Scope of Work Disputes
  • Insurance
  • Banking Law
  • Termination Actions
  • Insurance Coverage and Claim Analysis
  • Consumer Law
  • Employment Law and Litigation
  • Litigation and Arbitration
  • Debtor and Creditor
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Mediation
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Personal Injury
  • Wage and Hour Regulations
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Project Finance
  • Non-competition and Confidentiality Enforcement and Restraints of Trade
  • ERISA Benefits Litigation and Consulting
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Discrimination Cases based on Race, Sex, Age, Disability, National Origin and Religion
  • Harassment Issues
  • Whistleblower Retaliations
  • Public Accommodation Cases under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Employment Policies and Procedures
  • Management Development and Training (seminars and presentations)
  • Probate and Trust Litigation
  • Non Compete, Trade Secrets and Restraints of Trade
  • Fraud, Deceptive Practices, Unfair Competition and Consumer Litigation
  • Unconscionable Contracts
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Misapproriation and Theft of Trade Secrets
  • Business Defamation (Libel and Slander)
  • Antitrust Violations
  • Predatory Pricing and False Advertising
  • Tortious Interference with Business Relationships
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Violation of Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., Philosophy, 1985
Law School Attended:
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, J.D., 1988
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1994, Florida; 1990, New Jersey; 1989, New York; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1988, Connecticut
Birth Information:
New York, N.Y., March 11, 1963
Certifications:
Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
904657799

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$220 - $465/hr
Contingency Fee
25% - 40%
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (36 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/10/11 in Commercial Litigation

    Mark is a tireless litigator, a very smart strategist and a great guy. I had very contentious litigation with Mark and I give him an A+.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/10/11 in Business Litigation

    I believe that Mark is an outstanding attorney and hold him in the highest professional and ethical regard. I would not hesitate to refer him litigation cases.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/10/11 in Complex Business Litigation

    I served as a sole Arbitrator in a contested American Arbitration Association dispute involving the breakup of a medical practice consisting of seven medical doctors. There were complex issues involved concerning buy out provisions of shareholders'... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/10/11 in Business Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 07/31/08 in Medical Malpractice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 07/23/08 in Commercial Litigation

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/23/11 in Business Litigation

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/10/11 in Commercial Litigation

    Msrkk is an excellent laawyyer. Very practical

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 07/25/08 in Personal Injury

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/18/11 in Commercial Litigation

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
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4.9/5.0 (6 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

We worked with Mark on a contract issues with a home builder and their in house lender. The mortgage company was blatantly violating the law and attempting to keep a large portion of our money that wa...

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