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Dawn Michelle Rapoport

also known as Dawn M. Rapoport, Esq.

4.3
Rating: 4.6

Licensed for 20 years

Litigation Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Business ... +7 more

1314 E Las Olas Blvd # 121, Fort Lauderdale, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Dawn

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Litigation 25%

21 years | 200 cases

25%
Business 20%

General Counsel to different corporations and LLCs

17 years

20%
Immigration 10%

11 years

10%
Foreclosure 5%

13 years | 150 cases

5%
Aviation 3%

12 years

3%
Appeals 2%

10 years | 4 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-450 per hour

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Rapoport Law Group

1314 E Las Olas Blvd # 121, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301-2334

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Dawn Michelle Rapoport's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

best lawyer that you can ever have in your life

My name is Cesar Martinez my situation was one of the most difficult that you can ever be in an immigration situation, I had a final notice of removal by an immigration judge and i had hire two lawyers which I was told nothing can be done in my situation, I decide to hire Mrs Dawn by a friend who to...ld me to try one more time with Mrs Dawn , he knew her by someone else and he advice me to hire her . so decide to go with her and try my last time even when I saw no there was no possible way that I can resolve my situation base on the advice of my other two lawyers. since the first time that we spoke I notice that she was different and she said that she will do everything to help me in my situation, she find out that the immigration court made a mistake with the court dates mail , she found out that the court send me the letters to my apartment with no apartment number the postal service couldn't deliver my mail because there was no apartment number and when I was not able to attend to my court because I was never able to know that I have a court date and that's how I was in final order of removal for not showing to court, she found out that someone send the court letters with no apartment number and the court determine that it was my fault because they argue that I gave the wrong address but she was able to prove that when my final order was order by the judge someone at the did write the apartment number . just want to let anyone that have a lawyer that will work extra time and really cares at a human a level for your situation that is something that you just can't put a monetary value , for her hard work , knowledge of the immigration laws not only my life has change because now I am able fight my case and the same judge that gave me my final order of removal was the same judge that change the order of removal and thanks to Mrs Dawn Rapoport i have the chance to continue living in this great country

Posted by Ricky | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional, caring and very knowledgeable!

Went to see attorney Dawn Rapoport for a consultation for my immigration concerns. I want to bring my fiance here from Turkey on a fiance visa to live here in the United sates and needed to know what the process would be and what I would be looking at as far as fees to bring him here. Dawn told me ab...out all the forms I would be filling out and how long the process might take. I could tell she was very knowledgeable with the immigration process and what to do in case of a denial. She seemed so supportive and actually cared about my worries and situation. She thoroughly understood my case and assured me of the possibility of a positive outcome. I hired her right away after the consultation. I know I am in great hands with this attorney.

Posted by Yvonne | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Integrity, Commitment and Knowledge

Attorney Rapoport helped us in an employment case, where she worked tirelessly to not only represent us but protect our interests. Her case study research, communication, organization and confidence in both the law and knowledge of the law gave us what we needed to navigate through the entire proces...s.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2014 | Foreclosure

Current Client

Hired Dawn approximately 5 years ago to defend and ultimately mediate a foreclosure case. Dawn did exactly what we hired her to do, initially this was keep us in the home for as long as possible. Turns out there were many issues with the bank paperwork as well as all of the new laws/regulations tha...t were coming out at the time in addition to the way these types of cases were being handled in the court system at the time. Because of this, the case dragged on for many years. Dawn was able to succesfully object and deture the banks consistant pressure to move our case through the court system. The case seems to be just about over, and should be done in the next 2 weeks.

Posted by Mario Kenny | February 24, 2014

From a current client of Dawn Rapoport

I have known Dawn for several years I hired her in the past and I did so again in the last 60 days, so there you go suck that up for a second. Why would someone leaving a review not have balls enough to put a name? there I have put my name here, now what? Mario

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Experience

Rating:  4.6 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Suspension issued in FL, 2015

updated on 11/06/2017

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Dawn’s comment:

“On December, 29, 2015, I was administratively suspended as a sanction to a contempt order for not responding to a Bar Inquiry on time. The court gave me 30 days to provide The Bar with all my documents, and wind down my practice. I fully complied within those 30 days. I was reinstated to the practice of law 3 weeks later February 17, 2016 (it took the court 3 weeks to process). The underlying Bar Inquiry was dismissed, finding no probable cause and that I did not commit professional misconduct.”

Honors

2009

40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

2003

Appointment as a Junior Staff member, Journal of International & Comparative Law

2002

Finalist 2002 Client Counseling Competition, Association of Trial Lawyers of America

2002

Recognized Participant Regional Client Counseling Competition, American Bar Association

1995

Student Volunteer of the Year, University of Tampa

1995

Outstanding Performance Recognition, The Student Political Organization

1995

Order of Omega, Delta Zeta Sorority

1994

Certificate of Completion, Department of the Army

1992

Army Commendation Medal, Department of the Army

1992

The Good Conduct Medal, Department of the Army

1992

Certificate of Successful Training, US Army Foreign Language Center - Europe

1990

The Military Intelligence Soldier, Military Intelligence Corps, Department of the Army

1990

Certificate of Training for Polish E-Int. Interceptor Course, The United States Air Force

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Rapoport Law Group

2010 - 2013

Principal Attorney, Mortgage Foreclosure Fraud Defense Law Group Associates PLLC

2005 - 2006

Associate, Barnard Law Group, PA

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, Michaud, Buschmann, Mittelmark, Millian, Blitz, Warren, & Coel, PA

2003 - 2003

Summer Associate, Haliczer, Pettis, P.A.

2002 - 2003

Law Clerk, Mager Law Group, Pa

Associations

2017 - Present

Lady Boss Lawyers

Co-Founder

2016 - Present

Boss Ladies Esquire

Member

2015 - Present

Ms. Esquire

Member

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

2005 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1995 - Present

Order of Omega

Member

2008 - 2010

Florida Foreclosure Defense Bar Association

Co-Founder

2003 - 2004

Journal of International & Comparative Law

Junior Staff Member

2002 - 2004

American Inns of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Federal Class Action

Settled

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Education

2004

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Tampa

Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies/Relations

1994

Department of the Army - First Region Cadet Command

Warrior Leader

1992

US Army Foreign Language Training Center - Europe

Polish Language Enhancement

1990

Presidio of Monterey - Defense Language Institute - Foreign Language Center

Polish Basic Course Completion

1990

Department of the Army

Communications Electronic Warfare Equipment Operations

1990

US Air Force Technical Traning Center

Polish Electronic Intelligence Interceptor

1989

United States Army Training Center

Basic Training

1988

Marblehead High School

High School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2010

Broward County Bar Association Monthly Meeting

Foreclosure Defense

Publications

2010

Self Published The Homeowner's Survival Guide to Mortgage Defaults and Foreclosures

Languages

English

Activity

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