David Steinfeld
also known as Board Certified Business Lawyer, North County Bar Past President
About David
Biography
Florida Bar Board Certified expert on business law and lawsuits. Almost 30 years experience. I protect small and mid-sized businesses, business owners, and individuals and their assets by educating business people and drafting proper contracts and agreements. I also mediate and arbitrate business disputes for parties in disputes, lawsuits, and arbitrtions.
Significant Recognitions:
- Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Report
- Florida Super Lawyer
- Florida Legal Elite
- AV-Preeminent rated Martindale-Hubbell
- Florida Bar Business Litigation Certification Committee Chair and Vice Chair
- Florida Supreme Court Business & Contract Jury Instructions Committee
- Palm Beach County Bar, Business Litigation CLE Committee Chair
- Palm Beach County Bar North County Section President and Board Member
- “One to Watch” Attorney at Law Magazine of the Palm Beaches
- Top Lawyer in Florida - the Legal Network
- Top Attorneys in Florida Award
- Top 100 Florida Verdict Award
- AVVO 10.0 Superb rating
- Top 1% of America’s Most Honored Professionals
- Best Lawyers in South Florida – Wall Street Journal
- Business Litigation Lawyer of the Year in Florida, Corporate Livewire
- Senior Fellow Litigation Counsel of America
- Rue Ratings Best Attorneys of America
- Trademark Who’s Who
- Strathmore Who’s Who
- Keiser University Business Advisory Board Member
- Full Professor of Law at Dankook University Law School in Seoul, South Korea
- Author/Editor, Chapter on Florida Small Business Practice, the Florida Bar
- Re-Election Campaign Treasurer for Judge Donald Hafele, 15th Judicial Circuit
- AVVO Clients’ Choice Award
Owner of the Law Office of David Steinfeld In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Business Litigation Legal Advisor of the Year for Florida - M&A Insider Magazine
- Sole Practitioner Business Law Firm of the Year,Corporate Livewire
- Ranked in Best Law Firms in America, U.S. News and World Report
- Corporate Livewire’s Best in Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Livewire’s Global Awards in Construction and Real Estate
- Recognized by Acquisition International as one of the best business litigation practices in Florida and recipient of Dispute Resolution Award in real estate litigation
- Honored by the International Association of Lawyers and Swissport as the Florida Real Estate Litigation Law Firm of the Year
- Florida Business Litigation Legal Elite Award, Corporate America Magazine
- Excellence in Strategic Business Planning, International M&A Awards
- Palm Beach Gardens Best in Business Law Award
- Palm Beach Gardens Small Business Excellence Award - Business Law category
I am one of about 215 of the over 110,000 lawyers in Florida that is Board Certified in business litigation. Board certification means I have been recognized for my experience and expertise through many bench and jury trials, passed a special exam, and have been approved by Judges and lawyers. I have also been appointed by the President of the Florida Bar as the Chair of the Committee that oversees business litigation board certification and appointed to the Florida Supreme Court's Committee that writes jury instructions for business and contract cases.
I am AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest recognition lawyers can achieve for legal ability and ethical standards.
I am proudly a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only organization of less than one-half of one percent of all attorneys in America.
Business/commercial litigation includes contract disputes, business torts, trade secrets, trademarks, UCC consumer claims, license and franchise agreement litigation, creditor’s rights, and corporate governance issues and dissolutions. I also litigate real estate contract and land-use disputes, construction and lien disputes, commercial mortgage foreclosures, special asset prosecutions, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, and represent clients in securities and commercial arbitrations, bankruptcy adversary cases, and independent actions in probate.
I am licensed to practice in all Florida State trial and appellate Courts and am authorized to practice before the U.S. Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the Eleventh Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. I am also a member of the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court and am licensed before the U.S. Court of International Trade and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
I formerly proudly served as a Captain in the U.S. Army JAG Corps where I represented service members in courts-martial and administrative hearings.
I earned my law degree from the University of Miami and my Bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. I speak Japanese, some Korean, and am an Eagle Scout. I enjoy scuba diving, underwater photography, and golf.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Law Office of David Steinfeld, P.L.
3801 PGA Blvd., Suite 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
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David Steinfeld's Reviews
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Posted by Brady | October 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
I highly recommend Attorney David Steinfeld. He handled my case with incredible professionalism and efficiency, securing a judgment against a business and promptly placing a lien on their property. Throughout the process, David kept me informed, answered all of my questions clearly, and made what cou...
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Replied last October 1, 2025Thank you, Brady
Posted by Ryan | July 29, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Investment
Hiring a lawyer is a big investment, and David is worth every penny. He went beyond just explaining the law relevant to my matter and gave me practical, real-world solutions taking into account all relevant circumstances. When speaking with him, you can tell immediately that he's incredibly experienc...
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Posted by Brian | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
President
Fast to respond. David will listen to your concerns and provide professional advice.
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Posted by Raymond | May 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Business law
David is as super informative and helpful. All my questions were answered and he even pointed out a lot of things I wasn’t thinking about. I’d highly recommend his law firm for all your business services.
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Posted by Jennifer | April 29, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Valuable consultation with David
I asked David for his insights relating to an out-of-state civil lawsuit. He made productive use of consultation time to provide a wealth of good information. I wholeheartedly recommend David.
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David Steinfeld's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've served with David on the Business Law CLE Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar. He served as a great leader on that committee, which, from my personal perspective, has also transpired into David's ongoing commitment to business law and the legal needs of our community. I would highly recommend him for business law related issues."
"I highly recommend the services of Attorney David Steinfeld. I have had the pleasure of knowing David for several years and consider him to be an excellent attorney who is extremely well-qualified to handle litigation matters. I have great confidence in David's ability to assist clients of mine when the need arises. In addition, not only is David an excellent attorney, he is also a quality person who relates well to others"
"David Steinfeld is a superior lawyer, who works diligently, does his research and is very professional. Top notch lawyer."
"David has rightly been called one of the top lawyers in our community. He has a deep and thorough understanding of the law and can find creative solutions for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of business law and commercial litigation. He is also board certified as a business litigator which speaks to his expertise and standing in the legal community."
"I am thrilled to endorse David as a conscientious attorney and member of the community!"
"David takes a common sense approach to solving problems for his clients. He has a great reputation in the community as a strong advocate with an impressive work ethic."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for years and he is a dedicated, loyal attorney. He is an expert in the fields of Business Litigation whom I turn to for advice and opinions. I endorse David for his professionalism and skill."
"Attorney Steinfeld is an excellent litigator who knows how to quickly and efficiently resolve disputes. I highly recommend and endorse this Attorney Steinfeld."
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"This lawyer solves problems. He is an outstanding litigator and ethically and honestly protects his client's best interest. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyer
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Florida Legal Elite, Florida Legal Elite
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Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
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U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers in America
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U.S. News & World Report, Best Lawyers in America
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Florida Trend Magazine, Florida Legal Elite
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Florida Super Lawyer, South Florida Super Lawyers
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Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2021
Best Lawyers in America, US News and World Report
2021
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyers in America, US News and World Report
2020
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2020
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2019
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
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Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
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Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
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Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network
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Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
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Top Lawyers in Florida, Daily Business Review
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Commercial Litigator of the Year, Corporate Livewire Magazine
2018
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
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Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
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America’s Most Honored Professionals, America’s Most Honored Professionals
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Excellence in Business Litigation, Corporate Insider Magazine
2018
AV Rated Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Most Influential Business Litigator in Florida, Acquisition International
2017
Real Estate Litigation Law Firm of the Year, Corporate Insider Magazine
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Small Business Excellence Award, Palm Beach Gardens
2017
Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
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Top 1%, America's Most Honored Professionals
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Business Litigation Legal Advisor of the Year for Florida, M&A Insider Magazine
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Best in Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Corporate Livewire
2017
Best Lawyers in South Florida, The Wall Street Journal
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Top Lawyers, Legal Network
2017
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
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Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
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Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
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Top Business Lawyer - Florida, The Legal Network
2016
Global Awards - Construction and Real Estate, Corporate Livewire
2016
Business Litigation Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Livewire Magazine
2016
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
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Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
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Top Business Lawyer - Florida, The Legal Network
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Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
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Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2015
Top Business Law Firm - Florida, Acquistion International
2015
Board Certified (Recertified) - Business Litigation, Florida Bar
2015
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2015
Florida Real Estate Litigation Law Firm of the Year, International Association of Lawyers and Swissport
2015
Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings
2014
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
2014
Business & Contract Jury Instructions Committee appointee, Florida Supreme Court
2014
One to Watch in 2014, Attorney at Law Magazine
2014
Top Business Law Firm - Florida, Acquisition International
2014
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2014
Top Business Lawyer - Florida, The Legal Network
2013
Top Business Law Firm - Florida, Acquisition International
2013
Top Business Lawyer - Florida, The Legal Network
2013
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2012
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
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Business litigation Board Certification Committee, Florida Bar
2010
Board Certified - Business Litigation, Florida Bar
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, Law Office of David Steinfeld, P.L.
2004 - 2012
Senior Associate, Kramer, Sopko & Levenstein, PA
2002 - 2004
Associate, Page, Mrachek, Fitzgerald & Rose, PA
1998 - 2002
Defense Counsel, US Army JAG Corps
Associations
2017 - Present
Craig S. Barnard American Inn of CourtEmeritus Member
2016 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
2014 - Present
Florida Supreme CourtMember - Business and Contract Jury Instructions Committee
2012 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Florida BarMember - Business Litigation Board Certification Committee
2006 - Present
Justice Major B. Harding American Inn of CourtMaster
2017 - 2018
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationNorth County Section President Elect
2016 - 2017
Florida BarChair Business Litigation Certification Committee
2015 - 2016
Florida BarVice Chair Business Litigation Certification Committee
2013 - 2017
North Palm Beach County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - 2015
Palm Beach County Bar Association, CLE CommitteeChair - Business Litigation CLE Committee
2012 - 2017
Craig S. Barnard American Inn of CourtMaster
2004 - 2012
Martin County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2014
Federal Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Judgment reversed (appeal won for my client)
Bank's repossession was NOT commercially reasonable as required by Massachusetts UCC
Jury verdict and judgment for Plaintiffs (Mr. Steinfeld's clients) approx. $150,000 plus fees and costs
$1,000,000 jury verdict and judgment for Bargain Bob's (Mr. Steinfeld's client)
Judgment for Plaintiff (Mr. Steinfeld's client)
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Languages
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