Craig Allen Dernis, Car Accidents Attorney in Aventura, Florida
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Real Estate
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Aventura, FL
Practicing car accidents in Aventura since 1996.
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Craig Allen Dernis is a member based in Aventura, FL. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Craig has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Craig Dernis.
- Based in
- Aventura, FL
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- Car Accidents · Personal Injury · Real Estate
- Handles Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Real Estate matters from Aventura, FL.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Craig Allen Dernis: Craig Allen Dernis is a member based in Aventura, FL. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Craig has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Craig Dernis.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Craig takes on
Craig concentrates on car accidents, personal injury, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Craig handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Car Accidents
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Personal Injury
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Car Accidents cases in Aventura, Florida
Craig takes car accidents matters in Aventura, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Aventura, Florida
Craig takes personal injury matters in Aventura, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Aventura, Florida
Craig takes real estate matters in Aventura, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Craig Allen Dernis — car accidents lawyer in Aventura
Craig Allen Dernis is a member based in Aventura, FL. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Real Estate. Craig has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Craig Dernis.
Mr. Craig Allen Dernis is a lawyer practicing auto property damage, personal injury, car accidents. Craig received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years. Craig practices at Craig Dernis in Aventura, FL.
How Craig handles car accidents matters
Mr. Craig Allen Dernis is a lawyer practicing auto property damage, personal injury, car accidents. Craig received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years. Craig practices at Craig Dernis in Aventura, FL.
The kind of cases Craig takes
Craig reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, personal injury, and real estate matters in Aventura and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Miami
J.D. · 1996
University of Florida
B.A. · 1993
Jurisdictions
Craig's state bar admissions
Florida U.S. Distric
1996 · ACTIVE
Craig studied at J.D. in University of Miami and B.A. in University of Florida.
Law school and academic background
Craig completed J.D. in University of Miami and B.A. in University of Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Craig runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Craig's professional memberships and bar associations
Coral Gables and Dade County Bar Associations The Florida Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Locations
Craig Allen Dernis's office in Aventura
Craig's primary office is at 2450 N.E. Miami Gardens Dr., 2nd Fl., Aventura, FL, 33180. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Craig Allen Dernis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Craig usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Craig charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Craig will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Aventura, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Craig
Craig discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every car accidents matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Craig confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Craig's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Craig Allen Dernis
How much does it cost to hire Craig for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Craig walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Craig offer a free consultation?
Craig charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Craig's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Florida typically take?
Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Craig gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Craig take my case if I'm outside Aventura?
Craig is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Craig will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Craig?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Craig will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Craig accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Craig's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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