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Donna Greenspan Solomon, Esq., handles business-related litigation and appeals (state and federal), mediation, and arbitration. Donna also co-counsels and serves as freelance business litigator for those wishing to expand the bench strength of their practices.
Donna was the first attorney certified by The Florida Bar as both Appellate Expert and Business Litigation Specialist. Donna is a Member of the AAA’s Roster of Arbitrators (Commercial Panel). She is a FINRA-Approved and Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator. She is a Certified Circuit, Appellate, and Family Mediator.
After graduating No. 1 from law school, Donna clerked at the Fourth District Court of Appeal for the Hon. Barbara J. Pariente. Following her clerkship, Donna was with the national law firm Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge for twelve years. Donna opened her own firm, Solomon Appeals, Mediation & Arbitration, in 2011.
Before becoming a lawyer, Donna was a CPA with an MBA in finance. After working for Price Waterhouse in New York City, she became a Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Penn Central Corporation. After moving to Florida, Donna became an Assistant Vice President/Manager of Financial Reporting for Intercontinental Bank in Miami, and then performed financial systems analysis for American Express before entering law school.
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Acquired: 1995
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901 So. Federal Highway, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
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Posted by Maria | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Donna is top of the line in her profession. She is an intelligent, elite professional. She is an excellent attorney, do yourself a favor, don't look any further, select Donna. We are so fortunate to have met and hired Donna to represent us. She is absolutely the best.
Posted by Steve Byers | March 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Donna is a "165 IQ thinker" of an attorney! Professional. Succinct and clear in communications and presenting a case. Donna is not a only a great lawyer for appeals but consider Donna to review and guide your lower court case to T-Up the appeal if you need one.
Posted by Zachary | March 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Donna was referred to my office by a trusted colleague and she did not disappoint! She did an incredible job for a very deserving client who was facing financial ruin after a disastrous, unlawful ruling. Thanks to Donna's years of experience, compassion, and extraordinary legal insight, our client is...
Posted by Don | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Donna is always my first choice as an appellate lawyer. She has the rare ability to combine simple and easy to read writing style with highly persuasive argument involving complex issues. She brings these same skills, together with a healthy dose of common sense, to her work as an arbitrator. Highly...
Posted by Barbara | September 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If you are looking for the very best she is the right choice. Save yourself time and money and just hire the best. I would choose her for any future legal issues that we may need. Very professional and gets things done.
"I enthusiastically endorse Donna in the areas of Appellate Law and Trial Support. Donna has great writing and communication skills. She has a tremendous ability to explain complicated facts and legal points using plain and simple words. Donna is also a delightful person who is great to work with."
"Donna Solomon is a remarkable attorney, a passionate advocate, and a consummate professional at all times. I have worked with her extensively and, accordingly, I have observed both her diligent work ethic and excellent work product. Donna is poised, confident, articulate, and she is endowed with a razor-sharp legal mind. Her legal writing is analytical, cogent and persuasive. I give Donna my highest endorsement."
"It is always a pleasure working on cases with Donna. 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 Donna to all my friends, family and colleagues."
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2015
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2014
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2007
Board Certified - Business Litigation, Florida Bar
2005
Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Florida Supreme Court, and Florida Pro Bono Coordinators Association
2003
Board Certified - Appellate Practice, Florida Bar
2001
National Domestic Violence Awareness Award, AVDA and YWCA
2001
Battered Women Amicus Project, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
2000
"And Justice for All" Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach
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NITA Advocate, NITA
2011 - Present
President, Solomon Appeals, Mediation & Arbitration
2009 - 2011
Partner, Schwarzberg & Associates
1997 - 2009
Counsel, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, LLP
1995 - 1997
Law Clerk, Fourth District Court of Appeal
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Business Law Section, Business Litigation Certification CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
South Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Mediation CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Nova Law AlumniNova Southeastern University
2005 - Present
Leadership Palm Beach County
1997 - Present
Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
1995 - Present
Florida BarMember
Member
Member
Emeritus
2000 - 2001
American Inns of CourtCo-Membership Chair
1999 - 2000
American Inns of CourtSmall Group Leader
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
MA - Masters
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
2013
The Revised Florida Arbitration Code and Recent Supreme Court Developments
2011
Ethics, the News Media, and the Law
2009
2008
Avoiding Bad Faith When Receiving a Policy Limits Demand
2006
Risk Management
2005
Preservation of Error
2015
2015
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