About Michael Alan
Michael Alan Bernstein is a attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in personal injury law and alternative dispute resolution. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1981, holding Florida. His firm, The Law Offices of Michael A. Bernstein, is located at 1140 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Mr. Bernstein earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Law School in 1981, graduating near the top of his class. Prior to law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with honors from Michigan State University in 1978.
His legal career began in Florida with a prestigious insurance defense law firm, but in 1984, he founded his own practice focusing on representing injured individuals and families. Over his 44-year career, Mr. Bernstein has personally handled more than 5,000 successful cases, including automobile and trucking accidents, dog bites, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, police misconduct, and civil rights violations. He also has experience in family law matters such as divorce and child custody. In addition to his trial practice, he is a certified mediator with nearly 20 years of experience, founding Mediation Partners to specialize in out-of-court resolutions of civil and family law disputes. Mr. Bernstein has received numerous accolades throughout his career.
He holds an AV® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating possible in legal ability and ethical standards. He has been recognized as a Top Lawyer in the United States by various organizations and has been a member of the Million Dollar Trial Lawyers since 2013. His commitment to excellence is evident in his dedication to resolving cases effectively, from the simplest to the most complex. Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Bernstein is an active member of the Florida Bar, the Michigan Bar, and several federal bar associations. He is also a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association from 2005 to 2008 and has been a past member of the Rotary Club and the Tower Club.
In his personal life, he is proud of his 27-year-old daughter, Brooke, and enjoys exercising, skiing, moviegoing, and traveling. For those seeking legal representation in personal injury or family law matters in the Fort Lauderdale area, The Law Offices of Michael A. Bernstein offers experienced and dedicated counsel. Consultations for most personal injury cases are free of charge, with fees contingent upon successful recovery.
