Carl D. Berry

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Carl D. Berry

4.2
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 29 years

Litigation Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Contracts & Agreements ... +3 more

300 S.E. 2nd Street, Sixth Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About Carl

Biography

WE FIND SOLUTIONS. The Strategic Legal Group provides a wide range of legal services for both our individual and corporate clients. Our attorneys are knowledgeable, thoughtful, and experienced. Dependability, forthrightness, and hard work are our creed.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 30%

Commercial, Business

30%
Business 25%

Business Litigation, Business Law, Small Business Law, Business Formation, Debtor and Collector, Business Transactions, Business Contracts

25%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Breach of Contract, Document Review, Business Contracts,

20%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Business Formation, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property

10%
Family 10%

Family Law, Divorce and Separation, Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

10%
Health Care 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-425 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Strategic Legal Group

300 S.E. 2nd Street, Sixth Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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The Strategic Legal Group, PLLC

150 E. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 800, Boca Raton, FL, 33432

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Online Presence

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Carl D. Berry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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

Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Manager

Mr.Berry is such an amazing lawyer . Very attentive and on point . Mr. Berry is very understanding and patient. He fought tooth and nail to win each one of our cases. I suggest anyone who is in need of any type of legal assistance Mr. Berry Is the one to call . Great office staff and outstanding resu...lts.

Posted by Amin | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superb Attorney- Definitely hire him

I retained Mr. Berry for a very complex civil litigation after two lawyers failed me. Mr. Berry was one of the most honest lawyers I have ever dealt with and he was extremely competent, knowledgeable and effective. The case was resolved with a great outcome. I highly recommend Mr. Berry.

Posted by Jeff | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Divorce

Mr. Berry was very responsive and explained the process and thoroughly prepared me for my case. He made difficult life event a little easier to overcome.

Posted by ROBERT | March 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

Carl Berry is my attorney for over 15 years. His ability to communicate the law so you can understand it is just amazing. He is tenacious,honest and a person who will motivate you by his actions. A master mediator and great trial lawyer. He works in several arenas of law and is very successful in doi...ng so. He is a Attorney's, Attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Used disabled veteran for good will

This demonic looking man needs the Bar to take license.The justice system in America is broken.Can someone get evicted out of a place they never moved or lived in.someone please explain.I saw a place listed online,like anyone would I called the number and the place was shown to me by a realtor name J...oseph Lacifino apparently working with Lokation realty.Showed the unit and was told it’s not ready but would be by moving time.Get a call from Joseph that the place is ready and to have cashiers check or cash ready,which was so off because why cash.I ask to give him a personal check he said that’s not accepted.Still didn’t caught on I really needed the place.After giving this theif my money we both went to the property and filthy was an understatement.No Ac,strong scent of both paint and cigarette smoke,stove,refrigerator and bathroom was so filthy.A broken window,water marks in the ceiling and no smoke detectors.Wish I could upload all photos here.When I started pointing out the fault Joseph told me its out his hand I have to contact the landlord George Lawton.At this point I have a 1 yr old and for the wellbeing of myself and my kids I ended up in a hotel for almost 3 months. No I didn’t need the place anymore I just wanted my money back because why was it not ready.I contacted George who send a ac guy 4-5 days later who went in and I don’t know did what and placed his keys on the gated property in his lockbox.He also stated the issues were addressed,yet again I don’t know because I have no keys to this man’s property.George,myself and my uncle was on the phone when George wanted to make arrangements for me to get the keys and even reduce rent and I told him no I need my money refunded.My brother contacted George and realized he can’t go around him so he decided that he would refund half of my money if I signed an addendum.Carl Berry you’re a liar my brother told me not to sign anything and wasn’t able to speak because the lawyer I have told me no witnesses was necessary,all jokes.I didn’t so they all drag this case for over an entire yr for my 6000 dollars.A made up lease with a name that’s not mine or ss number.Unbelievable.First he claim they suing for 19000 because they couldn’t rent the place,then the story changed to after 3 months the unit was sold and seems like non of this information was filed is in court documents.Corruption with the justice system.He have his client write a begging sealed letter to the judge misusing vets to be dishonest.My family served in this country just like George Lawton and Carl Berry but nothing comes before my kids wellbeing and a dirty unit wasn’t it,it should’ve been clean before.Carl Berry also lie and say I did orientation and met with management at the association that never happened.My mother was aslo silenced in court and her name was brought up while told she can’t speak and never lived or moved at the no address they’re claiming.I didn’t sign anything lease agreement.Only evidence I need was my hotel receipts and cashiers ,however I’m not a disabled veteran but this is far from over.Now come treaten me with defamation Carl Berry it’s all truth and I will not remove it.Unjust money ain’t sweet it will go like butter against the sun and more.We not done yet

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Carl D. Berry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peggy Urbaneja

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have collaborated with Mr. Berry on a few legal matters and have found him a great legal resource. He is a highly intelligent attorney who excels in representing his clients. If I have a question in bankruptcy, debt or business law, I call him. I recommend him as an attorney."

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Michael Appleton

Litigation lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Mr. Berry on a hotly contested business dispute. He is highly competent and professional in his work and in his dealings with opposing counsel."

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Kenneth Terrell

Litigation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lloyd Baron

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Orville McKenzie

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Peggy Urbaneja

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell

1992

Troop Commander's Commendation, New York State Police

1991

National Defense Service Medal, Department of Defense

1991

Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Department of Defense

1991

Meritorious Unit Citation, United States Marine Corp

1989

Organized Marine Corps Reserve Medal, United States Marine Corp

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Associate Graduate Faculty, Florida Atlantic University

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, The Strategic Legal Group

2003 - 2005

Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, Warriors Boxing Promotions, Inc.

2001 - 2003

Media Transaction Counsel, Don King Productions, Inc,

1999 - 2001

Attorney, Carl D. Berry, P.A.

1996 - 1998

Associate, McCrary & Mosley, P.A.

Associations

1981 - Present

Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity

Sample of Legal Cases

McKinley v. Peter and Duva Boxing

The firm prevailed on all claims.

Southern Equities v. BR Associates

We prevailed on the jurisdictional issue after which the case settled.

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Education

1995

North Carolina Central University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1992

State University of New York, College at New Paltz

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

The Southeastern Regional Entertainment & Sports Law Seminar

Lawyers and the Business of Boxing.

2008

1st Annual Sports Law Symposium

Ethics Panel: Ultimate Fighting Championship – Mixed Martial Arts, a comparative analysis.

2008

11th Annual Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium

Conflicts of Legal and Agency Representation in Sports

2007

Native American Finance & Economic Development Conference

Opportunities in Sports Media and Entertainment

2006

ABA National Conference for the Minority

"Everything You Always Wanted to Know (But Couldn't Find Out!): Sports, Sports Media and Sponsorship Law"

2006

9th Annual Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium

Boxing - The Wild West of Sports

Publications

2003

Federal EEO Advisor Did supervisor’s “you people” comment constitute discrimination?

2003

Federal EEO Advisor How does EEO law approach sexual orientation?

2003

Federal Merit Systems Reporter MSPB redefines constructive removal

2003

Federal Merit Systems Reporter OPM is no longer conclusively bound by 3rd-party agreements

2003

Federal Merit Systems Reporter DOJ is no longer a party to action involving INS investigator

2003

Federal Pay and Benefits Reporter Stars and Stripes NAF personnel are employees under FTR.

2003

Federal Pay and Benefits Reporter Stars and Stripes NAF personnel are employees under FTR

2003

Federal Merit Systems Reporter MSPB holds case in abeyance for incompetent appellant

Languages

English

Activity

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