Christopher Emmanuel Benjamin
About Christopher
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Who's Who in American Law 19th Edition, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2015
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2015
Top Executive, World Wide Registry
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Legal Leaders, ALM
2014
Top Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Who's Who in American Law 18th Edition, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who
2012
Top Rated Attorneys in South Florida, ALM
2012
40 under 40 Top Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, Legacy Magazine
2012
40 under 40 Oustanding Attorneys of Miami-Dade County, Cystic Fibrosis
2012
40 under 40, South Florida Business Journal
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Pro Bono Service Award, Put Something Back
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Special Magistrate, City Opa Locka
2011 - Present
Traffic Magistrate, Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, FL
2010 - Present
Mediator & Arbitrator, Salmon & Dulberg, P.A.
2002 - Present
Attorney, The Barrister Firm
Associations
2011 - Present
National Assocation of Hearing Officers
2010 - Present
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
2011 - 2012
Florida Muslim Bar AssociationPresident
2011 - 2015
National Bar Association (Virgil Hawkins Florida chapter)
2011 - 2015
NAACPVice President
2010 - 2011
Dade County Bar AssociationChairman-Juvenile Court
2009 - 2010
Black Lawyers Association of Dade CountyPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Judgment in favor of Luther Campbell
Judgment in favor of Defendant
Settlement in favor of Plaintif
Education
2001
Juris Doctorate
1998
Bachelors of Art
Speaking Engagements
2015
Police Relations After Ferguson
2014
Law Office Management
2012
The Importance of Education
2011
What are the Issues Facing Minority Bars
Publications
2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can husband refinance our home if he’s solely on the mortgage, but we’re both on the deed?
10 Jul 2022
I was given a citation for attaching a tag not assigned to car and no proof of insurance, how can I can get this dismissed?
09 Feb 2021
Can I file a wrongful death suit for my mother in Florida if I'm the only beneficiary and over 25 years old?
01 Mar 2015