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David H. Pollack

David H. Pollack

The Pollack Law Firm
  • Appeals & Appellate, Business Law, Family Law ...
  • Florida
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Biography

David Pollack is an AV rated attorney who specializes in complex business litigation and appeals. His practice focuses on maritime, labor and employment, defamation, and construction litigation. In 2006, Mr. Pollack obtained the largest verdict in an internet defamation case in the United States, which was later affirmed on appeal. Mr. Pollack regularly represents businesses in cases involving defamation, employment discrimination, wage and overtime claims, and other commercial matters. He also represents passengers and crew members in cases involving maritime personal injuries. Mr. Pollack has written and argued more than 50 appeals before the Third District Court of Appeal, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Florida Supreme Court.

As an experienced trial attorney and certified mediator, Mr. Pollack helps his clients resolve disputes in the most efficient and cost effective manner. Mr. Pollack has been approved as a mediator by the Florida Department of Financial Services and the United States Postal Service, where he mediated in-house disputes between employees and management. He also has taught legal writing at the University of Miami School of Law and served on the board of Legal Services of Greater Miami. Mr. Pollack is a cum laude graduate of Harvard College (B.A., History and Literature), the University of Michigan (M.F.A., English), and the University of Miami School of Law, where he served as articles and comments editor of the Law Review.

Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Maritime Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Areas
  • Defamation Law
  • Adoption Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free Consultation for Personal Injury only
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
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U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
The Pollack Law Firm
Current
Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D.
Law Review: The University of Miami Law Review, Articles and Comments Editor
Honors: Order of The Coif
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
M.F.A. (1989) | English
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Harvard College, Cambridge
B.A. | History and Literature
Honors: Cum Laude, Editor, The Harvard Crimson
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Awards
AV rated attorney
Martindale-Hubbel(R)
Professional Associations
Hands on Miami
Volunteer
Current
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City of Coral Gables, Trial Board
Member
Current
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Harvard College Schools Committee
Member
Current
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Legal Services of Greater Miami
Member
- Current
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Florida Bar, Media Law Section
Member
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ATD Mediation
Member
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Florida Bar, Maritime Law Section
Member
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Miami
Volunteer
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Certifications
Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Florida Supreme Court
Certified Family Mediator
Florida Supreme Court
Certified Mediator
United States Postal Service
Websites & Blogs
Website
David H. Pollack's Website Profile
Website
The Pollack Law Firm Website
Blog
Maritime Injury Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
The Pollack Law Firm
75 Valencia Ave
#100
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Telephone: (305) 372-5900
Fax: (305) 372-5904