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Neil David Kodsi
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Biography
Mr. Kodsi is a seasoned trial lawyer with over twenty-five (25) years of jury trial experience. Mr. Kodsi has tried numerous cases to verdict in both federal and state court. Additionally, he has successfully tried cases involving many different theories of liability, including breach of contract, bad faith, first-party insurance, patent infringement, employment discrimination, product liability, toxic tort, wrongful death, and personal injury.
Mr. Kodsi’s skills as a trial lawyer have been recognized nationally and locally. He has received public recognition for his skills as a trial advocate in a wide array of cases, ranging from representation of Fortune 100 corporations in high-profile complex wrongful death cases to serving as pro-bono trial counsel representing thousands of Florida Citizens seeking Medicare coverage.
Recently, in March 2012, Mr. Kodsi served as pro bono litigation counsel for a group of autistic children seeking to defeat a State Government Policy that was denying coverage for behavioral therapy for the more than 8,500 autistic children in Florida covered by Medicaid. After a four-day trial in front of U.S. District Court Judge Joan Lenard, Mr. Kodsi and his co-counsel obtained an Order requiring the State of Florida to provide this treatment for all autistic children in Florida covered by Medicaid. In her Order, Judge Lenard referred to this case as one of the most important cases she has heard in her sixteen years on the bench.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-400 per hour
Contingency
30%-40%
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 20 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 34 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Neil D. Kodsi
2 S. University Drive, Suite 304, Plantation, FL, 33324
Law Offices of Neil David Kodsi
17071 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL, 331360
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Neil David Kodsi's Reviews
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Posted by Dominic | June 15, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consummate Professional
Neil walks you through the law with ease and makes the whole experience less tense than you would expect. Most people avoid attorneys at all costs (if you're like me), but if your back is against the while and you need to hire one, or just need to know what to do or who to talk to, he is definitely y...
Posted by Arcadio | May 2, 2013
My best Legal Eagle
A very conscientious person that breaks the stereotype of what lawyers are perceived to be. Straight-shooting and always available for consultations. If I was to get into legal problems, Mr. Neil D. Kodsi is my choice. He handled my employment compensation case, quickly, smartly, and to my satisfa...
Neil David Kodsi's Lawyer Endorsements
"Neil is a diligent, skilled, and effective litigator who serves his clients well. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Neil is an experienced trial attorney in complex matters such tobacco cases. He is also highly regarded for his pro bono work with Autism cases."
"I have worked with Neil for over two years now and I can honestly say that if I was ever in need of a trial lawyer to represent me personally, I would choose Neil. He is as comfortable in a courtroom as a fish is in water. While Neil's years of experience and his dedication to his clients are both noteworthy, what truly sets Neil apart from other attorneys is that he genuinely cares about his clients and he will bend over backwards to help them in any way he can. In a world where many people think of attorneys as cutthroat sharks, Neil has shown me that it is possible to be a successful attorney and not lose your humanity in the process. Any client would be lucky to have him as their attorney and I would highly recommend him to everyone I know."
"I endorse Neil. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Neil has fantastic talent and skill. He is very thorough and is a true professional. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Kodsi is an excellent trial attorney. Extremely intelligent and always well prepared. I have referred clients to him and they were always taken care of."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Most Effective Lawyer - Class Actions, Daily Business Review of South Florida
2006
William Reece Smith, Jr. Special Services to Pro Bono Award, Carlton Fields
2002
Top Ten Defense Verdict of 2002, National Law Journal
2001
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - 2011
Shareholder, Carlton Fields
2004 - 2004
Adjunct Professor of Law (Pre-trial practice), Wake Forest University School Of Law
1996 - 2005
Shareholder, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
1991 - 1995
Associate, Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLC
Associations
2013 - Present
Rotary Club - Miami ShoresPresident
2005 - Present
Florida BarMember
1999 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyMember
1996 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1991 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Miami Shores Bar AssociationPast President
Education
1991
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Florida Regional Trial Program sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Trial Skills
2015
Florida Regional Trial Program sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Trial SKills
2014
Florida Regional Trial Program sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Trial Skills
2013
Florida Regional Trial Program sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
Trial Skills
2013
Autisim-U / UM CARD
Legal Issues for Families with Autistic Children
2012
KEYNOTE ADDRESS at the Annual Conference of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis
How Science And Medicine In The Courtroom Defeated AHCA's Policy Denying Coverage For ABA
2012
Florida Regional Trial Program sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
Trial Skills
2012
Broward County Hispanic Bar Association
Winning the Battle of Experts: How the use of expert testimony saved the day for autistic children
2011
Florida Regional Trial Program sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
Trial Skills
2010
The Florida Defense Lawyer’s Association, Florida Liability Claims Conference
Nanotechnology: Is it the Next Chinese Drywall or the Next Y2K?
2009
Florida Regional Trial Program sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
Trial Skills
2008
Florida Regional Trial Program sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
Deposition Skills
2008
Florida Regional Trial Program sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
Trial Skills
2007
The Dade County Defense Bar Association
How Lawyers Prepare Experts and Experts Prepare Lawyers
Publications
2006
Trial Lawyers Forum, The Florida Bar Journal
Confronting Experts Whose Opinions Are Neither Supported nor Directly Contradicted by Scientific Literature
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a former employee violating a non compete non disclosure. Can I notify the competitor that hired her ?
14 Oct 2017
Q&A
Can a supervisor of a different race call a coworker ghetto,hood and from the street negative and offensive to black race
27 Jul 2017
Q&A
Rights Under FMLA for Alcohol Addiction
27 Jul 2017