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Joseph Maus

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Mr. Maus is a Florida native practicing law in South Florida since 1993. He currently limits his practice to serious injury and accident claims, including car accidents, workers compensation, cruise ship accidents and slip and fall claims; and homeowner property damage claims.  Mr. Maus also represents businesses in South Florida in contract negotiations and commercial litigation.  

 

Mr. Maus is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell. An "AV" rating is the highest rating awarded for professional ability and adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics.

 

Mr. Maus began his career at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office as a Felony Trial Prosecutor. In his last year as a Prosecutor, he obtained guilty verdicts in 20 of his last 21 jury trials. Prior to opening his own firm, he worked for a large multi-state litigation firm based in Miami, specializing in commercial litigation, liability defense, EEOC, longshore and workers compensation defense, automobile warranty litigation and administrative hearings.

 

Mr. Maus has tried over 60 jury trials to verdict and has litigated claims in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, as well as, Collier and Lee counties on the west coast.  Mr. Maus has successfully argued before the 3rd District Court of Appeals, The United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. He is currently admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle District of Florida, and all Florida State Courts. Reported cases: Vasaly v. Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan and Berlin, P.A., 707 So.2d 427 (Fla. 3rd DCA 1998) and Lukowsky v. Hauser and Metsch, P.A., 677 So. 2d 1383 (Fla. 3rd DCA 1996).

 

Mr. Maus previously served as the Mayor of the City of Oakland Park, and also served for three years on the City Commission. Mr. Maus recently completed a two year term on the Broward County Charter Review Committee, having been appointed by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. He previously served on the Broward County Planning Council and the County’s Resource Recovery Board. He is the former President of The Hundred Club of Broward County, a non-profit group that supports the families of police officers and firefighters killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. He is the Vice Chairman of the St. Anthony School Advisory Board, and is a member of the St. Anthony Foundation for Education. He is a member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, and has sat on numerous committees for the Broward County Bar Association.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice areas

OtherSlip and fall accidentWrongful deathInsuranceCar accident
  1. Car accident: 30%

    A Florida law firm dedicated to handling serious injury and accident claims arising from car accidents , cruise accidents, slip and falls, and workers compensation injuires. Recognized as Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine; SuperLawyers 2010-2014; AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for legal skills and ethics.

    29 years

  2. Insurance: 20%

    Homeowner and commercial property damage claims. Roof leaks, pipe breaks, water damage, fire, plumbing backups, interior damage, electrical damage

    20 years

  3. Wrongful death: 20%

    A Florida law firm dedicated to handling serious injury and accident claims arising from car accidents , cruise accidents, slip and falls, and workers compensation injuires. Recognized as Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine; SuperLawyers 2010-2014; AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for legal skills and ethics.

    29 years

  4. Slip and fall accident: 20%

    A Florida law firm dedicated to handling serious injury and accident claims arising from car accidents , cruise accidents, slip and falls, and workers compensation injuires. Recognized as Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine; SuperLawyers 2010-2014; AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for legal skills and ethics.

    29 years

  1. Workers compensation: 10%

    A Florida law firm dedicated to handling serious injury and accident claims arising from car accidents , cruise accidents, slip and falls, and workers compensation injuires. Recognized as Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine; SuperLawyers 2010-2014; AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for legal skills and ethics.

    29 years

Languages spoken

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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Contact

205 West Davie Boulevard
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Maus Law Firm

205 West Davie Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315

The Maus Law Firm
901 E Atlantic Blvd
Pompano Beach, Florida, 330607301

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing199312/17/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers1
Legal guides67
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Legal EliteFlorida Trend Magazine2014
Super LawyersWest's Publishing2014
Legal EliteFlorida Trend Magazine2013
Super LawyersWest's Publishing2013
Legal EliteFlorida Trend Magazine2012
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2012
Legal EliteFlorida Trend Magazine2011
Super Lawyers of AmericaSuper Lawyers - USA2009
MayorCity of Oakland Park2003
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMillion Dollar Advocates Forum2003
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerThe Maus Law Firm2002 - Present
AttorneyThomas and Pearl1999 - 2002
AttorneyRumberger Kirk & Caldwell1996 - 1999
ProsecutorBroward County State Attorney's Office1993 - 1996
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Fort Lauderdale Mariner's ClubMember2010 - Present
Southeast Admiralty Law InstituteMember2005 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember2002 - Present
Broward Bar AssociationMember1993 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Legal Trends MagazineSuccessfully Pursuing Your Car Accident Claim2007
Florida LawyerCommon Pitfalls for Business Contracts2004
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor1993
The Florida State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1986
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
John Mclaughlin v. Connie Dixonsettled in excess of $1 Million Dollars

Reviews

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Review Joseph Maus

Very professional and always answers his calls

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I have a Homeowners claim. Mr.Maus represented me and my wife and we went to our first deposition he handled it like a true professional and returned a great outcome. Very satisfied with his attention to us and our representation. Thanks Mr.Maus.
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Action Complete, Well Done

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Bicycling, rammed from rear by SUV, in hospital, broken humerus and L3 vertebrae, while visiting my daughter in Pompano Beach. I was very pleased when daughter presented a strong recommendation from a friend for Joseph Maus to be my legal representative. While my main objective in retaining J. Maus was to have all billing and insurance matters in one place, Lawyer J. Maus made a very complete survey of the situation and led all settlements to a very satisfactory end, which I estimate to be more than 10-times better than I would have done alone. Thanks again, Joe.
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Evan Ostfeld, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 26, 2017
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I have known Joseph for some time. He is an excellent, knowledgeable and personable attorney. As such, I fully endorse him for Personal Injury matters.

Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

M. Miller, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christopher Leroi, Mediation Attorney on Sep 15, 2013
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Mr. Maus is an outstanding attorney who provides exemplary advice on Avvo. I would recommend everyone and anyone to him for representation. Even though I have been practicing fo 24 years, as a judge, magistrate, prosecutors, and in private practice, I learn valuable new information from him every day. A superb attorney.

Staci Genet, Litigation Attorney on Jul 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Joseph is an ethical, enthusiastic and talented attorney who I know to be a true professional in his industry. I recommend Mr. Maus highly.

Richard Taub, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 30, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Joseph is a very focused attorney and most often excels at whatever case he is concentrating upon.

John Phillips, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Attorney Maus. From his credentials Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community and striving for more and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos.

Adrian Thomas, Litigation Attorney on May 11, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.

Andrew Winston, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 18, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Joe for nearly 20 years (since law school). He has always been the consumate professional. You would have a very difficult time finding someone in the legal community that has something negative to say about him.

David Hanley, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 17, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have had the pleasure of knowing Joe professionally for several years as a fellow South Florida attorney. His reputation in the community as a highly skilled, aggressive and ethical attorney is well earned. Over the past 10+ years, I have referred many clients to Joe’s firm and I have never heard anything but positive remarks. I highly recommend Joe to anyone with a serious injury or accident claim.

Charles Mancuso, Personal injury Attorney on May 21, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. Joe is one of the finest attorneys in the area. His reputation regarding honesty, integrity and hard work is beyond reproach.

Charles Bechert, Family Attorney on Dec 3, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have referred Joe many cases over the last 15 years. He has obtained phenomenal results every time. More importantly, the clients I have referred to him have always been more than satisfied with the work Joe has done on their cases. I will continue to refer cases to Joe, and recommend him highly.

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