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Brett Laurence Schlacter
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Biography
Brett L. Schlacter is the managing and founding partner of Schlacter Law. Mr. Schlacter, originally from New York, received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Finance from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University Law School. While at NSU Law School, Mr. Schlacter was a Senior Staff member of the Law Review. Mr. Schlacter graduated top 2% of his law school class and was awarded the well-regarded Nova Merit Scholarship. During and after law school, Mr. Schlacter lectured in the areas of Constitutional Law, Contracts, and Torts, and founded one of South Florida’s most prominent law school tutoring companies, BLS Tutoring. During law school, Mr. Schlacter also served as a clerk for a prominent federal judge in the Southern District of Florida.
Mr. Schlacter began his career at a boutique civil litigation firm specializing in business and real estate litigation and corporate representation of companies. Subsequently, Mr. Schlacter worked at a large national defense firm where he represented various property owners and corporate entities (including, but not limited to, hotels, casinos, condominium associations, commercial freight carriers, bars, and clubs) in claims arising from traumatic personal injuries, injuries caused by code violations, and injuries caused by premises in disrepair. He has also litigated claims of negligent security for a wide array of on-property offenses including assaults and batteries, targeted attacks, and rapes.
Currently, Mr. Schlacter predominately practices in the areas of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death litigation. Mr. Schlacter also has a substantial corporate transactional and litigation practice. Mr. Schlacter is a Mount Sinai Young President and has other notable philanthropic affiliations in Miami-Dade County. Mr. Schlacter is licensed to practice law in the Florida State Courts and in the Southern and Middle District Courts of Florida.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Schlacter Law
1108 Kane Concourse Ste 305, Bay Harbor Islands, FL, 33154-0049
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Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Positive experience
I was very fortunate to find Brett and his team. After the accident I was in, I was very shaken up and insecure of everything. Even driving again was something I was nervous about. Brett was very professional and took the time to explain all that was in my right and how it would work. He was very q...
Posted by Scott | June 09, 2016 | Personal Injury
Good person to work with
I had the opportunity and pleasure of mediating a very serious personal injury dispute with Mr. Schlacter. He is a personable and intelligent attorney who worked amazingly well with the other counsel. As a result, his client received a very respectable resolution to his dispute. Mr. Schlacter was ...
Posted by Kenol | May 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thanks to brett
Well for me I can say I was satisfied with his work and how he handled my case specifically,I felt more of a friend than just a client with the ways he kept me updated and checked on me from the beginning to the end of the case and not to many attorneys do that and yes I was gratefully happy satisfie...
Brett Laurence Schlacter's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Brett. As opposing counsel on a complex injury case, I have seen his work firsthand and how he zealously advocates for his clients."
"I have known Brett since our law school years. He is a knowledgeable, tenacious and brilliant attorney who truly cares about his clients."
"Very professional and takes the time to hear what clients have to say. I endorse this lawyer."
"Brett is smart and professional. I highly recommend him in the area of personal injury."
"Brett has always been brilliant. He is equipped with both a high degree of professionalism and legal knowledge. I certainly recommend him for your legal needs. I would totally refer him clients because I know he would handle every case with care and attention to detail."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure to meet Brett in law school and now we work together as co-counsel on many cases. Brett is accessible, knowledgeable and personable. A natural leader and determined litigator, Brett is the attorney you want in your corner."
"Mr. Schlacter is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He is available, open to hear and listen to you. Avoid the billboard lawyers and go with the man who you know and who will know you and the details of your case."
"I have first hand knowledge of Mr. Schlacter's drive and intellect. He is a passionate individual, with dedication to achieve positive results."
"Brett is an excellent attorney who works tremendously hard for his clients and exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism in the legal community. I would recommend him to any prospective client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schlacter is one of the finest Tort Attorneys in the state of Florida. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recomend his legal services."
"I endorse Brett. He is a very knowledgeable and dedicated attorney."
"I have known Brett since we attended college at UF. He has grown into a skilled litigator. His confidence and intelligence enable him to deal with a wide variety of legal issues. I would trust Brett with all my legal problems. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"Brett is an intelligent, diligent, and focused attorney. Any client would be lucky to have Brett as their representative."
"Brett is a no nonsense lawyer that focuses on his clients needs and efficiently gets the best results in the shortest time possible."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Recognition, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2017
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Nova Merit Award, Shepard Broad Law Center
2012
Summa Cum Laude, Shepard Broad Law Center
2011
Outstanding performance in the area of Constitutional Law, B'nai B'rith Justice Unit
2011
Book Award Constitutional Law, CALI
2010
Book Award Contracts, CALI
2010
Class Rank 1/400 First Semester Law School, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Brett L. Schlacter, P.A.
2013 - 2014
Lawyer, Lydecker|Diaz
2011 - 2011
Summer Associate, Conrad and Scherer
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
Associations
2018 - Present
BNI Elite ProfessionalsPresident
2017 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Florida BarMember
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2016 - 2016
Elite ProfessionalsVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Auto Negligence
1,625,000.00
Auto Accident
$1,625,000.00
Pedestrian Accident
$775,000.00
Slip and Fall
$400,000.00
Slip and Fall
$375,000.00
Auto Accident
$215,000.00
Auto Accident
$200,000.00
Slip and Fall
$250,000.00
Auto Accident
$190,000.00
Education
2012
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of Florida
BS Finance
Speaking Engagements
2017
Elite Professionals Collaboration
Hurricane Irma Property Damage Claims
2016
Elite Professionals
Damages in Personal Injury Cases
2016
Elite Professionals
Recent Developments in Personal Injury Protection Law
2014
New Student Orientation
Professionalism in the Legal Profession
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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