Louis Reinstein

Partner, Fort Lauderdale /

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Louis Reinstein is a Partner in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, focusing his practice on Police Professional Litigation, Correctional Healthcare, Civil Rights Violations and Commercial Litigation. He is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates a demonstration of the highest professional and ethical standards, and is the highest rating a lawyer can receive.

Louis has extensive experience in state and federal civil court working on both trial and appellate cases. He has handled a variety of matters including, business litigation, civil rights actions, commercial litigation, insurance defense and premises liability claims.

Prior to beginning his legal career, Louis was a Teacher and Coach at a Jewish Day School in Broward County, Florida. Louis is an active member of the community and is a frequent presenter at educational events.

The Conservative Movement’s Interpretation of Jewish Law: A Focus on Divorce Law, Emory University, M.A. Thesis, June 1999
The Growth of Chabad in the United States and the Rise of Chabad Related Litigation, Nova Law Review, Vol. 30, Book 2, Winter 2006

AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell
Joseph Carter Professionalism Award, Broward County Bar Association, 2019
Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Magazine, “General Litigation” Category, 2017 – 2018
Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2012-2016
Broward County Bar Association Section Chair Award, Appellate Section, 2016
Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. Attorney of the Month, April 2016
Finalist for South Florida Business & Wealth Leaders in Law Award, Rising Star, 2015
David Posnack Jewish Day School Alumni Award, 2013
“Top 40 at 40”, Alexander Muss High School in Israel’s 40^th Anniversary Celebration, 2012
Broward County Bar Association Paul May Young Professionalism Award, 2011

Legal Body Armor for Police at the Courthouse, October 2017
Qualified Immunity – The Secret Legal Defense Weapon for Law Enforcement Claims, October 2017

Board of Directors, Broward County Bar Association, 2019
Committee Member, Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy, The Florida Bar, 2019
Florida Bar Justice Teaching Program, 2010 – present
Vice Chair, Appellate Section, Broward County Bar Association, 2015 – 2018
Bench & Bar Committee, Broward County Bar Association, 2015 – present
President, Board of Directors, B’nai B’rith Justice Unit #5207, 2008 – present
Chair, Grievance Committee 17B, The Florida Bar, 2014 – 2017
Federal Court Practice Committee, The Florida Bar, 2013 – 2015
Student Education & Admissions To The Bar Committee, The Florida Bar, 2007 – 2010
Professionalism Committee and Mentor Sub-Committee, Broward County Bar Association, 2012 – 2014
Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Section, Broward County Bar Association, 2008 – 2010
Commissioner, Judicial Nominating Commission, Supreme Court of Florida, 1999 – 2001

Board Member, Advisory Board, Department of Religion, University of Florida, 2018 – present
Chair, Educational Advisory Board, City of Plantation, 2013 – 2018
Honorary Trustee, David Posnack Jewish Day School, 2013 – present
Chair, Advisory Committee, Broward County Affordable Housing, 2013 – 2016
Board of Directors, Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward, 2014 – 2015
Board of Directors, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, 2011 – 2015
Vice Chair, Broward County Planning Council, 2009 – 2013
Spring 2016 Graduate, Citizens Academy, Miami Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Louis Reinstein

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