Alex Braunstein is an associate on LeClairRyan's aviation industry team, representing clients in matters related to aviation and transportation litigation. Alex is an experienced litigator with a track record of success.
Prior to joining LeclairRyan, Alex concentrated his practice in complex commercial litigation, including business torts, contract litigation, employment disputes, and real estate litigation. Alex started his legal career as a criminal prosecutor for the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office where he was a prosecutor in the Organized Crime Unit. He prosecuted nearly 60 jury trials to verdict and convicted perpetrators of some of the most violent criminal offenses, including attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery, home invasion robbery, and kidnapping.
He received his bachelor's in business administration from the University of Florida, where he was a Warrington College of Business Finance Scholar and a member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. He went on to earn his juris doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While in law school, he clerked for the Fourth District Court of Appeals, interned at the United States Attorney’s Office, and was an editor for the Journal of Technology Law & Policy and the Florida Journal of International Law
Languages spoken
English
LeClairRyan
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Suite 275, Office # 48
Boca Raton, FL, 33432
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Book Awards | Levin College of Law | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | LeClairRyan | 2017 - Present |
Attorney | Morgan & Morgan, PA Business Trial Group | 2016 - 2017 |
Organized Crime Unit Prosecutor | State Attorney's Office | 2012 - 2016 |
Law Clerk | Fourth District Court Of Appeals | 2011 - 2011 |
Legal Intern | United States Attorney's Office | 2010 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Palm Beach County Bar Association | 2012 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Associated Press | Michael Wallach: Palm Beach County man guilty of fleeing, shooting at police officers | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Prosecution of Firearms Offenses | Prosecution of Firearms cases | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Wallach | Guilty of all charges and sentenced to 10 back to back life sentences |
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Justin Berlin, Business Attorney on Oct 17, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Alex for a number of years. He is dedicated and intelligent. Alex is our go to for business issues in Palm Beach. I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Rudman, Unknown Attorney on Sep 15, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Alex is an excellent lawyer with a firm grasp of the finer nuances of negotiation. It is for this reason that I give him my endorsement.
Seth Green, Unknown Attorney on Aug 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Alex is an excellent trial attorney. He is a man of principal who fights for what he believes in.
Flynn Bertisch, Litigation Attorney on Aug 15, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Alex is a great lawyer. He will tell you like it is but keeps an open mind. Success just follows him.
Luis Cartaya, Business Attorney on Aug 14, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Alex is a sharp and zealous advocate, who is eager for justice. He's a keen believer of the law and a great litigator. For these reasons, I endorse him without any reservations.
Alka Sharma, Litigation Attorney on Aug 11, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Alex and I have had several cases against each other. Alex is an excellent, zealous and professional attorney.
William Lewis, Business Attorney on Aug 11, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Alex is extremely intelligent and hard working. He is a skilled and experienced trail attorney. I would strongly recommend him to anyone dealing with a business-related dispute.
Amy Morse, Business Attorney on Aug 9, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Alex is an extraordinary attorney. He is professional, knowledgeable, and hard working. I endorse him without hesitation.
Philip Massa, Commercial real estate Attorney on Aug 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney. Polite. Prepared and Professional. Gets the job done. Have had several cases with this attorney. Highly endorse him.
Paul Walsh, Litigation Attorney on Aug 8, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I've had opportunities to work with Mr. Braunstein both as a colleague and as opposing counsel, and in all matters he was an aggressive litigator and consummate professional.
Gregory Rosenfeld, Litigation Attorney on Aug 7, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Braunstein, as a former assistant state attorney, was my opposing counsel on countless criminal cases. He was always prepared and displayed exceptional litigation skills.
Lourdes Casanova, Litigation Attorney on Aug 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent trial attorney. Passionate about his cases and knowledgeable on the law. Knows how to get results. I endorse this lawyer.
Emily Walters, Litigation Attorney on Aug 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jacob Cohen, Business Attorney on Aug 7, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have litigated against Mr. Braunstein on a variety of complicated cases. He is honest, straightforward, accessible, respected by his peers, highly skilled, a formidable opponent, and excellent in the courtroom. Do yourself a favor and hire Mr. Braunstein. You can't go wrong.
Scott Richardson, Litigation Attorney on Aug 7, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Alex is an extremely ethical and talented attorney. He will be a success in private practice just as he was in the State Attorney's Office.