Stephen A. Mendelsohn
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practicing education in Fort Lauderdale since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Stephen A. Mendelsohn is a shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Education, Litigation, and Trade Secrets. Stephen has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Education · Litigation · Trade Secrets
- Handles Education, Litigation, and Trade Secrets matters from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Stephen A. Mendelsohn: Stephen A. Mendelsohn is a shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Education, Litigation, and Trade Secrets. Stephen has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Stephen A. Mendelsohn represents clients in Fort Lauderdale, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Stephen A. Mendelsohn
Stephen A. Mendelsohn concentrates on virtually all aspects of commercial litigation through trial and appeals, with an emphasis on financial institutions, securities and real estate. He represents broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, hedge funds and private equity funds in securities litigation, and he defends officers and employees in Securities and Exchange Commission investigations of public companies.
Stephen also counsels manufacturers, restaurant chains, retailers, nonprofits and contractors, among others, on all facets of employment law. In addition, he practices virtually all aspects of education law for private and public universities and schools, including Title IX, labor law, state and federal regulation, student rights and affiliation agreements.
Stephen has comprehensive experience as well in First Amendment litigation, having defended clients through jury trials in defamation cases involving matters of public concern as well as public figures. In addition, he has represented governments in defense of First Amendment cases involving public speech and the right of assembly on public property.
He also routinely handles Lanham Act cases, and cases involving false advertising as well as trademark infringement and violations of the Copyright Act.
Concentrations
•Commercial litigation
•Securities investigations and litigation
•Employment discrimination
•Education law
•Construction defect, change order and lien claims
•Club and resort practice
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Boca Raton Observer, 'Top Lawyers,' 2022-2023, 2025
•Listed, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers,' Commercial Litigation, 2022
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyers,' 2020-2021
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Banking & Finance, 2013-2023
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2020-2021, and 2023-2025
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Credentials
Education
Hofstra University School of Law J.D. 1983 Articles Editor Hofstra University School of Law J.D. Labor Law Journal
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Colgate University
B.A. · 1980
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Florida U.S. Court o
1990 · ACTIVE
New York
1984 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Locations
Office locations
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 2000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does Stephen A. Mendelsohn practice?
Stephen A. Mendelsohn focuses on Education, Litigation, Trade Secrets, and Entertainment.
Where is Stephen A. Mendelsohn located?
Stephen A. Mendelsohn primarily serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with an office at 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 2000.
How experienced is Stephen A. Mendelsohn?
Stephen A. Mendelsohn has 42 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1984.
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