Louis Reinstein

Louis Reinstein is a Partner and Business Unit Leader in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Louis’ general litigation practice includes trial and appellate work in all of Florida’s state and federal courts. He represents individuals, small businesses, large corporations, and municipalities.

His general litigation practice includes plaintiff and defense work from intake all the way through trial and appeal. His primary area of focus is in defending municipal litigation, correctional healthcare and police professional litigation. He also handles commercial litigation and premises liability claims.

As a certified County Court Mediator Louis enjoys working closely with his clients, whether individuals or corporations, to make sure that each receives the attention they need and the communication they want.

In 2020, Louis was part of a team that successfully argued before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal which reversed the District Court Judge’s denial of summary judgment and then successfully defeated a petition for writ of certiorari before the United States Supreme Court.
Louis has successfully argued matters before our federal courts: Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida, and Northern District of Florida, and throughout the state trial and appellate courts in Florida.
Oral Arguments before Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal (4th DCA)

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

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Civil Rights Law, 2021
Florida Trend Magazine Legal Elite, 2020
Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent ™
Broward County Bar Association Joseph J. Carter Professionalism Award, 2019
Super Lawyers Magazine, Florida “Super Lawyers,” General Litigation, 2017-2020
Super Lawyers magazine, Florida “Rising Stars,”, 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

Kelley Kronenberg’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Member, 2021
B’nai B’rith Justice Unit #5207
- Past President, Board of Directors, 2008 – Present
University of Florida, Department of Religion Advisory Board, Board Member, 2018 – Present
The Florida Bar, Member
- Grievance Committee 17A, 2020 – 2023
- Florida Bar Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy Committee, 2019 – 2020
- Justice Teaching Program, 2010 – Present
- Grievance Committee 17B, Chair, 2014 – 2017
- Federal Court Practice Committee, 2013 – 2015
- Student Education & Admissions to The Bar Committee, 2007 – 2010
Broward County Bar Association, Member
- West Broward Section, Committee Member
- Board Member, 2019 – Present
- Appellate Section, Vice-Chair, 2015 – 2018
- Bench & Bar Committee, 2015 – 2019
- Professionalism Committee and Mentor Sub-Committee, 2012 – 2014
- Young Lawyers Section, Board of Directors, 2008 – 2010
Judicial Nominating Commission, Supreme Court of Florida, Commissioner, 1999 – 2001

David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC), Board of Directors
Plantation Complete Count Committee for Census 2020, Member, 2019 – present
Educational Advisory Board, City of Plantation, Chair, 2013 – 2018
David Posnack Jewish Day School, Honorary Trustee, 2013 – present
Broward County Affordable Housing, Advisory Committee, Chair, 2013 – 2016
Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward, Board of Directors, 2011 – 2015
Broward County Planning Council, Vice-Chair, 2009 – 2013
Citizens Academy, Miami Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Spring 2016 Graduate

Speaker, Navigating Your Practice in Time of Covid-19, Broward County Bar Association Wellness Committee, November 2020
Legal Body Armor for Police at the Courthouse, October 2017
Qualified Immunity – The Secret Legal Defense Weapon for Law Enforcement Claims, October 2017

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