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Justin Christopher Carlin

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  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Licensed for 11 years
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About Justin

Albert Einstein famously said: "You have to learn the rules of the game.  And then you have to play better than anyone else."  In keeping with this idea, I've attempted to maximize my knowledge of the rules of evidence and civil procedure, so that I can use the rules to my clients' advantage in pre-trial litigation, and anticipate and address opposing parties' arguments and objections at trial.  In addition, throughout all phases of court proceedings, my practice emphasizes attention to detail, superior research and writing, and thorough and systematic preparation. 

I'm a state and federal trial and appellate lawyer with a broad range of experience representing clients in business, real estate, and other civil litigation.  I represent clients in "complex actions" (involving complicated legal or case management issues) where the amount in controversy exceeds $1 million, but also in routine disputes where the amount in controversy is less than $50,000.00.  A detailed description of some of my prior cases can be found on my attorney profile page at www.carlinfirm.com.   

My clients include:

•Entrepreneurs

•Private businesses 

•Community associations (HOAs and condominium associations, e.g.)

•Financial institutions 

•Real estate professionals 

•Individuals involved in a business, property, or civil dispute (simple or complex)

If you're in search of a competent, trustworthy, and passionate litigation attorney, then please call my law firm at (954) 440-0901 and ask to speak with me.

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Practice areas

BusinessReal estateAppealsLitigation
  1. Litigation: 85%

  2. Appeals: 5%

  3. Real estate: 5%

  4. Business: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Victoria Park Centre
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The Carlin Law Firm, PLLC

Victoria Park Centre
1401 E. Broward Boulevard, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      FLMember in Good Standing200903/01/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers0
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2020
      Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2019
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
      Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2017
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2017
      Fellow, Trial College at Harvard Law SchoolAmerican Board of Trial Advocates2016
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
      Client Distinction AwardMartindale-Hubbell2015
      Client Distinction AwardMartindale-Hubbell2014
      Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2012
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      ManagerThe Carlin Law Firm, PLLC2016 - Present
      PartnerGolden Carlin2012 - 2016
      Senior Research FellowFlorida International University College of Law2009 - 2009
      PresidentThe Carlin Law Firm, P.A.2009 - 2012
      Summer AssociateGolden & La Neve2008 - 2008
      Judicial Intern, Hon. Juan Ramirez, Jr. (Ret.),Florida Third District Court of Appeal2007 - 2007
      Research Assistant, Dean M.C. Mirow,Florida International University College of Law2007 - 2007
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      U.S. District Court for the Northern District of FloridaAttorney Member2018 - Present
      Federal Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
      Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember2012 - Present
      United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAttorney Member2012 - Present
      FIU Law Dean's Alumni CircleMember2011 - Present
      United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAttorney Member2010 - Present
      Florida Bar, Business Law SectionMember2009 - Present
      Broward County Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
      United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaAttorney Member2009 - Present
      Broward Christian Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors2009 - Present
      Federalist Society (Miami chapter)Member2007 - Present
      Leadership BrowardMember2015 - 2016
      Broward County Bar Association, Bench and Bar SectionMember2015 - 2016
      The Tower Club of Fort LauderdaleDiplomat2012 - 2013
      Broward County Bar Association, Bench and Bar SectionMember2012 - 2014
      Republican National Lawyers Association (Florida chapter)Member2007 - 2011
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Broward County Bar Association People's Law GuideWhat Every Florida Business Owner Should Know about Collections2011
      University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law(Research & Writing Assistant) Jerry W. Markham, Glass Steagall vs. Gramm-Leach-Bliley-A Test Match for the Bankers2010
      Florida International University Law ReviewState Sovereign Immunity & Privatization: Can Eleventh Amendment Immunity Extend to Private Entities?2009
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Florida International University College of LawJ.D.2009
      Florida State UniversityB.S.2005
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Civil Litigation in Federal CourtsFederal Court Jurisprudence2017
      The Winning EdgeEthics and Professionalism2015
      Quarterly MeetingU.S. Supreme Court Case Updates2013
      Quarterly MeetingU.S. Supreme Court Case Updates2012
      Quarterly MeetingU.S. Supreme Court Case Updates2011
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Meldrum v. Bergamo-MeldrumReversed and remanded
      Pro Finish, Inc. v. Estate of All American Trailers Mfgs., Inc., 204 So. 3d 505 (Fla. 4th 2016)Reversed and remanded
      Santos v. Santos, 164 So. 3d 71 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015)Reversed and remanded
      Bawi v. Inverrary Resort Hotel Condominium Ass'n, Inc., 22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 67 (Oct. 31, 2014)Reversed and remanded.
      Yarbrough v. Veritext Corp. (Fla. 4th DCA 2013)PCA Aff'd

      Reviews

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      Review Justin Carlin

      Reliable & Affordable Legal Help

      Posted by

      Justin Carlin is a reliable and affordable Attorney that we can count on for legal advice. Justin was able to collect on numerous invoices that were extremely past due at a minimal cost to our firm. We also rely on Justin to review all of our legal documents before submitting to clients. Lastly, He always return phone calls in a timely manner. I recommend Justin Carlin.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Professionalism At It's Finest

      Posted by

      I live in New York, and I had a family law matter in Florida that required an experienced and diligent attorney . I had an extremely complex situation that needed to be resolved during a difficult time in my life. I was referred to Mr. Carlin through my real estate attorney , who told me that I should trust him for this recommendation. I then flew in from New York to meet Mr. Carlin in person, and by doing so, it allowed me to feel at ease and confident of having the attorney that I desired. It was an amazing experience watching him work while he was representing me in court. My past experiences with a few attorneys were average at best. I found Mr. Carlin to be masterful with his knowledge of the rules of civil procedure , and a fantastic litigator. His thorough work ethic, and tactical approach was instrumental in allowing me to get the results that I wanted. In fact, it surpassed my expectations. This was extremely gratifying to me to have such a wonderful attorney who truly cared about finding out the truth of the law , and most of all, being fair and honest with me as his client. The only guarantees he gave me was that he would do his job to the fullest, and I am pleased to confirm that he did. Even though the opposing counsel was deceitful and belligerent, Mr. Carlin stayed focused on the task at hand, which is the law.. His attention to detail, case law, respect for the court room , and focus on the truth was a recipe for a victorious ruling. My only regret is that I cannot use him up here in New York. He is not only a fantastic attorney, but he is truly a great human being. I feel blessed to have had him as my attorney.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Contract / joint venture dispute

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      A boxing match is won long, long before the fighters step in the ring. The one that works the hardest preparing almost always wins – even against odds and against fighters with more experience. Justin’s performance in my case was a testament to that. He was fighting a whole team of attorneys by himself for most of the case and kicking their ass. My only regret is not getting to watch the trial, as the case settled after jury selection.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Home owner 1, Home Owner Association 0

      Posted by

      For years now I have had issues with my home owners association. They would send letters almost monthly to repair, resurface or repaint something on my home that had no basis. Not wanting to go against the grain I would always comply with their requests. Recently they had sent me a large fine and attorney's fees on a matter that I had definitely taken care of. This was the straw that broke the camel's back, per say, and I retained Justin Carlin to fight this issue. After just a few weeks of Justin's persistence the fine and attorneys fees were dropped. I can't thank Justin enough for helping me through this ordeal. I would recommend him to anyone in a dispute with their association.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Excellent, Great Value, Seems Honest & Sincere, A Rare Find in a Lawyer!!!

      Posted by

      I'm 46, have worked countless attorneys in different areas of the law, courts and litigation. Justin is one of the best communicators, responders & easy to understand & work with lawyers I've met. His research, preciseness and clarity of opinions are simple & easy to understand for any lay person, a rare find in a lawyer.

      Excellent for Collection

      Posted by

      I had retained Mr. Carlin for a collections matter on a relatively small unpaid invoice from a former client (approximately $3,500). He handled the matter quickly and effectively, and his advice was on-point. I was pleased with the outcome, and will be using him for future collections matters, regardless of size.

      Top South Florida Litigator

      Posted by

      Mr. Carlin was referred to us by our family attorney to represent us in a very complicated litigation case. His thoroughness, timely and consistant communication, and professionalism made the negative experience bearble and educational. It is very easy to work with someone who listens and truly understands where you're coming from. He is a result-oriented and exceptional attorney that I highly recommend.

      Excellent Family Law Attorney

      Posted by

      I was involved in a custody battle that lasted 6 years, and within 6 month's of retaining Justin Carlin's services my daughter was living with me and I was finally out of court. He is an excellent family law Attorney that I would recommend to anyone, he was very knowledgable in every matter right across county lines as my case was in Miami's circuit court. Justin actually responds to all his calls and emails in timely fashion which is a big help in any case, as sometimes things can become hectic in a given situation. All in all, Justin Carlin is a great attorney with a "let's do it" attitude that is evident in his actions.

      An Asset to Fort Lauderdale

      Posted by

      This was the first time in my life that I had to hire an attorney and I'm so glad I was referred to Mr. Carlin. It was a complex situation, but Mr. Carlin used his knowledge and expertise to execute an outstanding outcome for my family and I. He is extremely professional, well-spoken and wise. I always felt that he had my best interests in mind and was willing to fight on my behalf to achieve the best outcomes. If I ever need assistance in the future, I will surely return to Mr. Carlin.

      Extremely professional and proficient.

      Posted by

      Justin was a great attorney worthy of high praise and trust. He was constantly available with updates and always covered all bases with his legal knowledge and experience. Justin worked very hard for me and provided a satisfactory result that was demonstrative of his effort and dedication. I am very happy with my decision to hire Justin and I will be retaining him for future legal services. I strongly recommend Justin to serve your legal needs.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Zachary Riback, Litigation Attorney on Jun 6, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Carlin is a skilled and zealous litigator. I endorse him without hesitation, and will continue to refer business to him.

      Vijay Choksi, Business Attorney on Dec 19, 2016
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      Justin was a teacher of mine when I worked under him as a law clerk. Under his supervision, I was afforded a great deal of knowledge and he always took the time to explain litigation strategy to me from both a macro and micro level. From what I've seen Justin's work ethic is second to none. If ever the need arises where I'm faced with a complex business matter my first phone call would be to Justin.

      Andrew Lieberman, Business Attorney on Jun 9, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Justin is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I recommend him.

      Patrick Jean-Gilles

      Justin is a highly respected attorney in this community.

      Julie Hough, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Justin Carlin is a thoughtful and courteous person, a true professional with a thorough knowledge of litigation practice and procedures. I endorse this lawyer.

      Kevin Gleason, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I have worked with Justin as co-counsel on appeals. I have referred several litigation matters to him. He is definitely a star. The clients I have referred have been delighted with his intelligence and energy.

      Stephen Breuer, Litigation Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Justin represents his client's interests zealously in an effort to get the best result. I endorse this lawyer.

      Seda Aktas, Litigation Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Energetic, determined, personable, smart, resourceful, and ambitious, Mr. Carlin demonstrates key attributes of some of the nation's top litigators. I've been able to refer Mr. Carlin cases and he has exceeded my expectations each time. I would trust him with not only a client's woes but also with my own, Mr. Carlin is one of the very select few I would trust to pursue my rights, or to defend me should the occasion arise. Highly recommended.

      Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Justin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

      Gerald Donnini, Litigation Attorney on Jun 25, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Justin is a fantastic litigation lawyer who I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. I highly recommend him and his services.

      Barry Haimo, Family Attorney on Nov 7, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Elias Dsouza, Family Attorney on Sep 3, 2012
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. It is always a pleasure working on cases with Justin. Very knowledgeable on the law, processes, and court procedures. Extremely courteous, highly intelligent, professional, and caring. Goes the extra mile to get things accomplished. I highly recommend Justin to all my friends, family and colleagues.

      Eugene Laneve, Litigation Attorney on Apr 23, 2010
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Justin Carlin for several years. Justin's work is very thorough and I trust his abilities to perform admirably, both as a lawyer and as an individual looking out for the best interests of his clients. Justin's energy and enthusiasm sets him above the rest.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$250-$450/hour
        RATES
        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
        PAYMENT METHODS

        Cash, Check, Credit Card