Brian Lee Tannebaum

Brian Lee Tannebaum

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

1 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1400, Miami, FL

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

State and Federal misdemeanor and felony representation from Grand Jury Investigations to Trial.

50%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 50%

Representation in all ethics matters including Bar Admission, Grievance Defense, Partnership Disputed, Sanctions, Disqualification, Expert Testimony, Consultations on Firm Formation and Dissolution.

50%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian Lee Tannebaum

1 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1400, Miami, FL, 33131

Law Offices of Brian Lee Tannebaum

553 E Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL, 32308

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Brian Lee Tannebaum's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

5 star (1)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2008

Client Review

I never thought I would find myself in need of a lawyer to represent me, let alone a criminal defense lawyer. Thank God I was referred to Brian Tannebaum. I will never forget my first meeting with Brian; I was depressed and very distraught over the events that led to the situation I found myself in. ... Brian first listened more as a friend then a lawyer; he was able to develop a strategic plan on our position and was able to effectively communicate that plan to me step by step. He provided timely updates on a regular basis, and handled all media coverage both local and national. Execution is the most important part of any plan and Brian was able to execute our strategic plan flawlessly. When your personal and professional life depends on having the right lawyer and law firm on your team, don’t gamble on your outcome, having Brian and his team of professional's representing you is a pretty safe bet.

See All Client Reviews

Brian Lee Tannebaum's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Brian
Woody Robert Clermont headshot
Woody Clermont

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He understands the core of ethics, and is well versed in the tenets of professional responsibility. You would be well served by him advocating for your cause."

Shannon Howard McFee headshot
Shannon McFee

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian is an incredibly bright and tenacious lawyer who is extremely generous with his time and talents! He is a lawyers' lawyer."

David J. Chapman headshot
David Chapman

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is brilliant. As a fellow member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, I always read his advice when working on issues in my own practice. I have also bounced criminal law issues off of him and found his insight to be excellent."

Frank A. Rubino headshot
Frank Rubino

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Domenic Petruzzi headshot
Paul Petruzzi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a tenacious, well-prepared, and thoughtful advocate for his clients. His legal skills are top notch and his reputation peerless."

Robert David Malove headshot
Robert Malove

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"In the early I990's I was fortunate to supervise a group of lawyers at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office. They were a very tight knit group. Rarely does a group of attorneys come along as special. Three of the attorneys have become distinguished state court judges and one was recently nominated to become a federal court judge in Miami. Not to take anything away from these jurists, I have to say a word or two about Brian Tannebaum. Anyone could see way back in 1993 that Brian was a burgeoning superstar! Brian has become a great lawyer as any of his clients would most certainly agree. He has the respect of his peers, prosecutors and judges, which is a testament to his legal skills. Despite all of his success, not one bit of it has gone to his head as his ego remains in check. If you ask him, he'd attribute his success to just plain old hard work. But the truth is that Brian has the "it" factor. I absolutely endorse Brian Tannebaum without hesitation or reservation!"

Christopher Chad Cronon headshot
Christopher Cronon

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Often if I have a question, I call Tannebaum and I am pretty damn smart. He is smarter than me. And I hear more aggressive! Brian is an outstanding attorney."

Herbert Ira Ellis headshot
Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jonathan Burton Blecher headshot
Jonathan Blecher

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I brought Brian into a criminal case that had serious ethical and administrative implications for the client. Brian's counsel was spot on and was delivered with perfect tone. We achieved excellent results for the client. Brian is my "go to guy" in this area of practice."

Eric Lynn Mayer headshot
Eric Mayer

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"You will not find a more competent and ethical lawyer. I worked with him on several matters, and he consulted me on cases involving potential military law issues. That last point deserves emphasis because too many lawyers work in a vacuum, trying to work cases by themselves, even in foreign areas of the law. Brian has a knack for identifying multidisciplinary issues in a case. If some of those issues are outside of his area of expertise, he seeks help from those with expertise and experience. This is a rare quality among today's attorneys. He is not afraid to work as a team when necessary and right for the client. Any client hiring Brian is in great hands. If I were in trouble, he'd be the first one I call."

Susan K. Duke headshot
Susan Duke

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Lisa Marie Vari headshot
Lisa Vari

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian has an outstanding reputation in both the Florida Bar Ethcis & Professional Responsibility and FL criminal defense areas. I would gladly refer anyone in need of a Miami criminal defense lawyer or FL bar ethics attorney to Brian Tannebaum."

Michael Jeffrey Kessler headshot
Michael Kessler

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is an exceptional lawyer. Even in a group of fine lawyers, such as the FACDL, Brian stands out. I have referred him clients, including one of my closest friends. He does terrific work, and does it in a way that lets his clients maintain their dignity."

James Regan headshot
James Regan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian's commitment to pursuing professional excellence during his tenure as president of FACDL - Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers motivated me to pursue professional excellence as well. Thanks, Brian!"

Juan Carlos Garcia Jr headshot
Juan Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christian K. Lassen II headshot
Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Elizabeth S Conan headshot
Elizabeth Conan

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is highly experienced, accessible and knowledgeable in the field of Florida Bar admissions, and his blog is exceptionally informative. As president of the Florida Association of Bar Defense Lawyers, Brian is one of a handful of bar admissions and defense lawyers across the state who has earned the distinction of being recognized and respected by his peers."

Kimberly Alderman Rufe headshot
Kimberly Alderman Rufe

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Brian Tannebaum via legal networking communities, and have been following his work for several years. He is tenacious, enthusiastic, and quick-witted -- all the things you'd want in a criminal defense attorney. He also empathizes with the experience of criminal defendants in a way that more attorneys should. I endorse Attorney Tannebaum without reservation."

Julia Grace Baginski headshot
Julia Baginski

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I respect and value Brian's opinions and commitment to our field."

Eric Turkewitz headshot
Eric Turkewitz

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A guy that is on the cutting edge of ethics issues, dealing not just with traditional problems, but those currently cropping up on the web."

View All Endorsements
Paul Domenic Petruzzi headshot
Paul Petruzzi

Criminal defense lawyer

Eric Turkewitz headshot
Eric Turkewitz

Litigation lawyer

Eric Lynn Mayer headshot
Eric Mayer

Military law lawyer

John Audley Grant III headshot
John Grant

Unknown lawyer

Julia Grace Baginski headshot
Julia Baginski

Criminal defense lawyer

Lloyd Harris Golburgh headshot
Lloyd Golburgh

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Outstanding Alumni Representative, Stetson University College of Law

2013

Extra Mile Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009

President's Appreciation Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2007

President's Appreciation Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2006

Extra Mile Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2004

Top 10 Defense Verdict, National Law Journal

2004

President's Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2000

President's Appreciation Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

N/A

Extra Mile Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Special Counsel, Bast Amron

2002 - 2016

Managing Partner, Tannebaum Weiss, PL

1998 - 2002

Of Counsel, Thornton & Rothman, P.A.

1994 - 1997

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender

Associations

2012 - Present

Innocence Project of Florida

Member, Board of Directors

2009 - Present

Florida Association of Bar Defense Lawyers

President

2014 - 2015

Innocence Project of Florida

Secretary

2012 - 2013

Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - 2012

American Diabetes Association - Miami Chapter

Member, Board of Directors

2010 - 2011

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2008 - 2008

11th Judicial Historical Society

Chairman

Education

1994

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

25th Annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law

Ethics

2015

National Employment Lawyers Association (Florida chapter) Ethics in Marketing Your Practice

2015

Lawyernomics Lawyers Behaving Badly

2015

Florida Justice Association Ski Seminar

Advertising & Trust Account Rules

2015

Economics of Law Practice

The Practice

2015

Build Your Practice The Practice

2014

Young Lawyers Lunch "The Practice"

2014

Superstar Seminar Ethics and Marketing

2014

Real World Legal Ethics The Bar Grievance Process

2014

2014

2014

Florida Bar Annual Meeting Florida Criminal Law Update

2014

Aventura Marketing Council

New Florida Bar Ad & Trust Account Rules

2013

Stetson Solo Practice Institute Developing Relationships Ethically

2013

NACDL White Collar College

Ethics in White Collar Criminal Cases

2013

Jumping the Gun: Giving Young Lawyers a Head Start on Success

Ethical Pitfalls for Young Lawyers

2013

Florida Bar Annual Conference Florida Criminal Law Update

2013

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Do I Have A Conflict?

2013

American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries Ethics in Entertainment Law

2012

Strategic & Ethical Business Development for Lawyers The Truth About Attorneys and Social Media - Ethics, Clients, Rules, and Realities

2012

Florida Bar Annual Meeting Florida Criminal Law Update

2012

Dade County Defense Bar Association Monthly Luncheon

Handling Bar Grievances

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)

Unauthorized Practice of Law

2011

Radius of Influence Ethics and Online Marketing

2011

Florida Bar Preparation

How Not To Get Into The Florida Bar

2011

Florida Bar Annual Meeting

Criminal Law

2011

Ethics Seminar

Responding To The Florida Bar Complaint

2011

2010

Florida Bar Annual Meeting Criminal Law

2009

Florida Bar Annual Meeting

Criminal Law

2008

Florida Bar Annual Meeting

Criminal Law

N/A

NACDL White Collar College

Ethics in White Collar Cases

Publications

2013

AILA Immigration Practice News How Immigration Lawyers Can Avoid Bar Discipline

2011

American Bar Association GPSolo Magazine How Far Should You Go For A Client

2010

I Got A Bar Complaint I Got A Bar Complaint

2008

The Truth About Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer The Truth About Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer

N/A

Florida Defender Collateral Consequences of Criminal Cases

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution