Michael D. Leader

Michael D. Leader: Attorney with Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Recipient, Goodwin Scholar. Former Assistant State Attorney. Former Essen & Essen Attorney. Former President , B'nai Brith Justice Unit. Listed, Florida Trend Magazine as a LEGAL ELITE in Florida 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; Super Lawyers list of top 2.5% of Attorneys; Top 40 Lawyers under 40; 10 Best Attorneys Florida-Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys; The American Society of Legal Advocates; 10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys Florida, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys; Nations Top Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel; The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys; JOSEPH F. CARTER PROFESSIONALISM AWARD-Broward County Bar Association; Top100 DUI Defense Lawyer, National Advocacy for DUI Defense; National College for DUI Defense; 10.0 Perfect Rating AVVO.com
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Areas of Practice (103)

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI/DWI
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
  • Civil Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Parole and Probation
  • Automobile Insurance
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Expungements
  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Theft
  • Commercial Crimes
  • Commercial Fraud
  • Commercial Torts
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Contract Litigation
  • Assault and Battery
  • Bribery
  • Burglary
  • Capital Offenses
  • Civil Forfeiture
  • Crime Victims Compensation
  • Criminal Antitrust
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Criminal Fraud
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Prosecution
  • Death Penalty
  • Extortion
  • Extradition
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Forgery
  • Hit and Run
  • Homicide
  • Juvenile Criminal Law
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Mail Fraud
  • Manslaughter
  • Money Laundering
  • Murder
  • Search and Seizure
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sex Crimes
  • Shoplifting
  • Stalking
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Victims Rights
  • Weapons Charges
  • Wire Fraud
  • Wiretapping
  • Civil Drug Forfeiture
  • Controlled Substances Law
  • Drug Crimes
  • Drug Forfeiture
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Drugs and Narcotics
  • Accident Insurance
  • Automobile Insurance Coverage
  • Casualty Insurance
  • Casualty Insurance Subrogation
  • Commercial Insurance
  • Automobile Liability
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commercial Property Insurance
  • Fire Insurance
  • Fire Loss
  • First Party Insurance
  • First and Third Party Insurance
  • General Liability
  • Insurance Collection
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Life Insurance
  • No Fault Automobile Insurance
  • Property Insurance
  • Property Insurance Coverage
  • Unfair Insurance Practices
  • Complex Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Defense Litigation
  • Federal Civil Litigation
  • Trial Practice
  • White Collar Crime
  • White Collar Fraud
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Embezzlement
  • Insurance Administration
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Insurance Contracts
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Insurance Investigations
  • Insurance Mediation
  • Life and Health Insurance
  • Property Loss
  • Property Damage
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1997
Law School Attended:
Nova Southeastern University, J.D., 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Federal Courts
Memberships:
The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section); Broward County Bar Association, Board of Directors; American Bar Associations; The Broward County Jewish Bar Association (Former President, Bnai Brith Justice Unit); The Stepher R. Booher American Inn of Court; The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
ISLN:
915884443

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 03/04/12 in Trial Practice

    Michael was one of the first prosecutors I worked across the table from. He was an excellent attorney then and has continued to be an outstanding attorney ahd human being in the more than 12 years I have known him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 10/29/09 in Criminal Defense

    Michael is an excellent attorney who is extremely intelligent, knowlegeable and honest. He strives to give the best representation to each client. He honestly advises each client how he can assist. I can refer cases to him without hestitation, as I k... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/26/09 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/26/09 in Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/21/09 in Criminal Defense

    I know Michael to be of the highest moral and ethical standards. He is a very dedicated practitioner and a tremendous asset to the legal profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 10/13/09 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 10/13/09 in Criminal Defense

    Top notch professional, A+ attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/13/09 in Criminal Defense

    Michael is an experienced criminal defense attorney to whom I have trusted many clients criminal matters. I hope I never need to retain Michael Leader in this capacity, but if the situation arose, I would have complete trust in his abilities.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/13/09 in Civil Litigation

    Michael is a consumate professional with a vast base of knowledge. He is a strategist who is able to use every resource available. I would hire Michael Leader to represent me if I were involved in a dispute.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/13/09 in Nursing Home Litigation

    Having grown-up with direct connection to the industry, Michael has the experience and insider knowledge to represent client's in this area of practice like few attorneys can.

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5.0/5.0 (11 reviews)

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4.7/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

I was facing a life felony and other serious charges. Mr. Leader worked incredibly hard and would not quit until he got the State Attorney to drop all of my charges. I was left with one minor misdemea...

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754-764-0957  Phone

954-523-2525  Fax

www.Leader-Law.com

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