Joseph Maus
also known as JOSEPH M MAUS
About Joseph
Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
35 years
26 years
35 years
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Maus Law Firm
205 West Davie Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315
Law Offices of Joseph Maus
The Maus Law Firm, 901 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL, 330607301
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Joseph Maus's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Ted | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very professional and always answers his calls
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.
Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Is there less than one star
He believed kept crucial evidence that would have won my case to his self I didn't see it untill he got my case dismissed. He is a robot lawyer if your case needs proving he does not have the detective kind of skills that is actually needed to prove your case .he can go through the attorney motions ....
Joseph Maus
Replied last February 3, 2017Slip and fall claims are difficult claims to prove in Florida, especially where there is no evidence that the person slipped on anything dangerous. Every witness and every document was subpoenaed and reviewed in this case, however the judge did not think the evidence was strong enough. The law in Florida only makes a business responsible for a slip and fall if there is a dangerous condition which caused the fall and which existed for a sufficient period of time that the business either knew about it, or should have known about it. Neither the client nor any of the witnesses provided any evidence that there was a dangerous condition, or that the business knew about it. We worked hard on this file and were disappointed in the result.
Posted by Lloyd | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Action Complete, Well Done
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. Ma...
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2015
Good Legal Help
You are in professional hands when you hire Attorney Joseph Maus He listens to you and proceeds to get, the job done on your case. His response level answering questions was excellent. He is prompt and was always courteous.
Posted by Nathan | May 8, 2014
class act lawyer
Joe is a class act he recently settled a work comp case for me I live in a different state then the accident took place in. I tried to settle it without a lawyers but not successful. So hired Mr Maus and within a year case setttled and check in the bank. His firm is very professional and knowledgeabl...
Joseph Maus's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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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."
"Joseph is an ethical, enthusiastic and talented attorney who I know to be a true professional in his industry. I recommend Mr. Maus highly."
"Joseph is a very focused attorney and most often excels at whatever case he is concentrating upon."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Workers compensation lawyer
Business lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Business lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Super Lawyers, West's Publishing
2013
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2013
Super Lawyers, West's Publishing
2012
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2009
Super Lawyers of America, Super Lawyers - USA
2003
Mayor, City of Oakland Park
2003
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Managing Partner, The Maus Law Firm
1999 - 2002
Attorney, Thomas and Pearl
1996 - 1999
Attorney, Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell
1993 - 1996
Prosecutor, Broward County State Attorney's Office
Associations
2010 - Present
Fort Lauderdale Mariner's ClubMember
2005 - Present
Southeast Admiralty Law InstituteMember
2002 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Broward Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
settled in excess of $1 Million Dollars
Education
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2007
2004
Languages
English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Romanian
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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