Omar is the co-founding partner and heads the litigation practice group at VG Law Group. Omar was a partner at the largest litigation defense firm in the state of Florida. There he handled all forms of personal injury claims as well as defending federal class actions. Prior to joining the firm, Omar was a prosecutor for the Office of the State Attorney in Broward County. During this time, he was responsible for hundreds of criminal convictions and prosecuted an array of criminal charges.
Omar is passionate about serving his community. He is the secretary of the Young Lawyers Section of the Broward County Bar Association, chair of the mentorship committee and co-chair of the Hispanic Lawyers’ committee for the Broward County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association. He was appointed by the Broward County Commission to serve on the Consumer Protection Board for Broward County and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University College of Law. Omar is an AV Preeminent® rated attorney and was named a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers magazine.
Practice areas
Assist Property Owners properly managing claims with their Property Insurance Carrier from reporting the claim through trial if necessary.
Assist those harmed by others ensuring that they are fully compensated the value of their case by taking cases to trial if necessary.
I formerly worked for the insurance companies investigating insurance fraud. I was also a prosecutor. Allow me to use what I've learned to assist you.
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2011 | 02/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 18 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2020 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
South Florida's Finest Honoree | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
AV | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Order of Barristers | University of Texas | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | VG Law Group, LLP | 2018 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center | 2017 - Present |
Partner | Cole, Scott & Kissane, PA | 2013 - 2018 |
Assistant State Attorney | Office Of State Attorney, Broward County | 2011 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section | President | 2020 - Present |
Broward County Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
Florida Justice Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
Broward County Consumer Protection Board | Member | 2017 - Present |
American Inns of Court | Member | 2016 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section | President-Elect | 2019 - 2020 |
Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section | Treasurer | 2018 - 2019 |
Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section | Secretary | 2017 - 2018 |
Broward County Bar Association, Mentorship Committee | Chair | 2016 - 2018 |
Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section | Board Member | 2016 - 2017 |
Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section | Board Member | 2015 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
University of Central Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
University of Central Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2008 |
Tarlika Nunez-Navarro, Business Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Omar is an outstanding attorney and person. He is knowledgeable about the law and always well prepared. I strongly recommend Omar Giraldo for your legal needs.
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