Michelle Otero Valdes
About Michelle
Biography
I enjoy boating, fishing, snokeling, diving, beachgoing or any other activity that involves the water.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
31 years
31 years
31 years
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Chalos & Co, P.C.
2030 S. Douglas Road, Suite 117, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
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Michelle Otero Valdes's Reviews
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Posted by Anonymous | May 26, 2010
Client review
This lawyer has been handling my business transactional and litigation matters for a year. She is always available and gives practical advice. I highly recommend her.
Michelle Otero Valdes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Otero is aggressive, professional at all times, and knows the law. She also keeps her promises and does not abuse the discovery process. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her or negotiate with her in good faith."
Admiralty and maritime lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Board Certified Admiralty and Maritime Lawyer since 2007, Florida Bar
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Chalos & Co, P.C.
2006 - 2012
Partner, Houck Anderson, PA
1997 - 2005
Claims Executive, Thomas Miller (Miami) Inc.
1994 - 1997
Associate Attorney, Underwood, Karcher, Karcher & Anderson, P.A.
Associations
2009 - Present
American Boat & Yacht CouncilMember
2008 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Women's International Shipping & Trading Association USAMember
2007 - Present
The Florida Bar Admiralty and Maritime Law Certification CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
Women's International Shipping & Trading AssociationMember
1998 - Present
The Maritime Law Association of the United StatesProctor Member
1995 - Present
The Florida Bar Admiralty Law CommitteeMember
1995 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
U.S. Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
1994 - Present
Florida BarMember
Member
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Court denied Defs' Motion to Compel Arbitration
Court granted our motion to transfer venue
Court granted our Motion to Dismiss for forum non
Education
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Case Analysis of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. v Regal Beloit Corp
2010
AIMU Clause Comparison Project
2008
The Tripartite Analysis of Maritime Workers
2008
Marina Operator's Liability
2006
Marine Insurance
2006
P&I Clubs and What They Cover
2001
Pollution Liability Under OPA 90 and CLC Conventions
2001
Handling Freight Demurrage and Defense Claims
1999
Seaman's Claims in the United States
Publications
N/A
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides