Andrew Jay Weinstein

Attorney Andrew Weinstein is the Managing Partner in the Weinstein Law Firm. As a Trial Attorney focusing on Personal Injury law and Insurance Litigation, Andrew has successfully resolved several thousand cases for Florida consumers and healthcare providers.

Andrew received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida, and obtained his law degree from Nova Southeastern University. He is admitted to practice in all Florida courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United Stated Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

As an active member in the Florida legal community and an advocate for consumers and health care providers, Andrew frequently lectures on issues relating to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law, Insurance Litigation and Personal Injury claims and has often been interviewed by the media, including the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Miami Herald, the Daily Business Review, the New York Times, E! Online, and local television stations. Most recently Andrew was featured as a legal expert on Comcast Newsmakers, a local program on CNN Headline News where he discussed the harmful effects and legal implications of Chinese drywall.



Memberships:

•Florida Justice Association, Board of Directors
•Florida Justice Association, Insurance Committee member
•Florida Justice Association, Auto Insurance Committee Vice Chair
•Florida Justice Association, Membership Committee member
•Florida Justice Association, Budget Preparation Committee member
•Florida Justice Association, South Florida Regional Task Force
•The Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee member
•The Florida Bar, Practice Management & Development section
•The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers section
•The Florida Bar, Family Law Rules Committee (past member)
•American Association for Justice, Member
•Broward County Bar Association, Member
•Broward County Justice Association, Member
•Democratic Professionals Council, President
•Broward County Democratic Executive Committee, Member
Honors, Awards & Accomplishments:

•AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
•10/10 “Superb” AVVO Rating
•Attorney in well-known class action lawsuit against American Family Publishers
•Served as a voting rights attorney in the 2004 presidential election
•Vanguard Award, 2006 - Florida Lawyers Action Group
•Bronze Eagle Award, 2009- Florida Justice Association

Speaking Engagements:

•“Personal Injury Protection- Where Are We Now?”- Florida Justice Association’s Auto Negligence CLE Seminar, 2009
•"Practical Tips for Paralegals and Legal Assistants" - Florida Personal Injury Practice for Paralegals Seminar, 2009
•"The Rules of Engagement - Personal Injury Protection" - Florida Justice Association Insurance Seminar, 2008
•“Collateral Source Reductions in Automobile Accident Cases” – Florida Justice Association Collateral Sources Seminar, 2008
•“Legislative Changes to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Statute” –Florida Justice Association PIP Seminar, 2007
•“PIP Insurance” – Florida Justice Association, The PIP Wars, 2006
•“Current Case Law Regarding PIP and Med Pay Set-Offs” – Florida Justice Association Collateral Sources Seminar, 2005
•“Overview of Personal Injury Protection” – Florida Justice Association Insurance Seminar, 2004
•“Current Challenges in PIP – Pre-Suit Requirements and Pre-Trial Practice – Florida Justice Association Seminar, 2004
•Frequent lecturer for the Florida Justice Association
•Frequent lecturer to the health care industry on Personal Injury Protection law
Publications:

•“Uninsured Motorist Coverage Becoming a Casualty in the Current Economy”- The Coral Springs Spectator, July 2009
•“Consumer Alert: Is Your Child’s Booster Seat Doing Its Job?”- The Coral Springs Spectator, June 2009
•“Chinese Drywall: Are You at Risk”- The Coral Springs Spectator, May 2009
•“Use Caution When Buying Toys, Gifts”- The Parklander, 2008

Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University

J.D.

1993 - 1996

Managing Partner

Weinstein Law Firm

1996 - Current

The Risks Of Social Networking Sites

Coral Springs Spectator

October, 2009

AV Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

Bronze Eagle Award

Florida Justice Association

2009

Attorney Andrew Weinstein Awarded The Bronze Eagle Award By The Florida Justice Association CORAL SPRINGS, FL. – Attorney Andrew Weinstein, founding partner of the Coral Springs-based Weinstein Law Firm (www.weinstein-law.com) was awarded the Bronze EAGLE Award by the Florida Justice Association at its Annual Convention recently held in Miami, Florida. “I feel honored to have received this award,” said Andrew Weinstein. “FJA is constantly evolving to stay at the forefront of Florida politics and preserve Florida’s civil justice system. As EAGLE members we work together to expand the pro-consumer, pro-safety base in the Florida Legislature and pursue the association's goal of protecting the rights and safety of all Floridians.” Weinstein is on the Florida Justice Association’s Board of Directors and is a member of several FJA committees, including the Insurance Committee and the Membership Committee. He currently serves as the vice-chair of the Auto Insurance Committee. The Florida Justice Association (FJA), formerly the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (AFTL), is dedicated to strengthening and upholding Florida's civil justice system and protecting the rights of Florida's citizens and consumers. The FJA works in the legislative, political and media arenas to ensure that Floridians know and understand the importance of their rights to justice and to make certain that these rights, which are at the very core of what it means to be American, are safeguarded and protected. ### The Coral Springs-based, Weinstein Law Firm was established by managing partner and civil justice attorney, Andrew Weinstein more than 10 years ago. The firm represents individuals and families injured in automobile and premises liability accidents, as well as those harmed by dangerous and defective products. The firm also handles all types of insurance claims in the communities of Coral Springs, Tamarac, Sunrise, Parkland, and throughout the State of Florida. In addition, the firm represents Florida health care professionals in a wide range of legal issues, which include Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and insurance claims. More information can be found at www.weinstein-law.com or by calling (954) 757-7500. Contact: Kristine Bruner of Pristine Public Relations, Inc . (561) 866-7923, or via e-mail at kristine@pristinepr.com for the Weinstein Law Firm.

Vanguard Award

Florida Lawyers Action Group

1996

American Association for Justice

Board of Governors

2011 - Current

Activities: The Mission of the American Association for Justice is to promote a fair and effective justice system—and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests. AAJ is the world's largest trial bar, providing trial attorneys with information, professional support and a nationwide network that enables them to most effectively and expertly represent clients.

Florida Justice Association

Board of Directors

2006 - Current

Florida State Bar  # 101834

Member

1996 - Current

The Florida Bar

Small Claims Rules Committee member

2006 - 2009

Activities: The scope and function of the Small Claims Rules Committee is to carry out the mandate of Rule 2.140, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, concerning the proposal of new rules of procedure and changes to existing rules.

Florida

Since 1996

11th Circuit

Since 1998

Federal Circuit

Since 1998

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees

• Car Accidents
• Insurance Bad Faith