Law Office of Alexander Alvarez
Law Office of Alexander Alvarez

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Alexander Alvarez attended Florida International University (FIU) where, in 1988, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Business. Alex received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Florida State University in 1992.   At Florida State University School of Law, Alex served on the AFTL Mock Trial team and served as President of the Spanish American Law Association.  In his final year of law school, he participated in an externship with the Dade County State Attorney’s Office where he successfully prosecuted second-degree felonies before a jury.

 

Upon admission to the Florida Bar in 1992, Alex joined a well respected insurance defense law firm dedicating his practice exclusively to the representation of physicians and hospitals against claims of medical malpractice. He handled all aspects of medical malpractice defense from the statutorily mandated pre-suit investigation through trial.

 

In 1995, Alex joined Frontier Insurance Company as staff counsel. Alex expanded his practice to include general liability defense involving a diverse scope of issues including negligent security, premises liability, defamation, crane operation, and child care supervision.  In 2000, Alex founded his firm which he eventually merged with Wolpe & Leibowitz, L.L.P. in 2002. After more than 9 years as an equity partner, he elected to open his  own solo practice. 

 

Alex Alvarez is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator.

 

Alex Alvarez has been a guest speaker at multiplecontinuing education forums where he has addressed physicians, hospital staff and claims professionals. He is fluent in Spanish.

 

Education:                                                                          

1992, J.D., Florida State University School of Law
1988, B.B.A., Finance and International Business
 
Bar Admissions
 
1992, Florida
 

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida

 

Recognition and Certifications:                                                                        
* American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
 * Mediator
* AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
* Avvo Superb Rated
* Recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation by Law & Politics
* Recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer in Personal Injury: Plaintiff by Law & Politics
* Certified in Florida Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control
* OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Certification from the National Safety Council, South Florida Chapter
* OSHA Certified Forklift Operator
* Approved Provider and Instructor, Continuing Education for Adjusters, Florida Dept. of Financial Services
* Completed 40 Hour training requirement for Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediation
Reported Cases

LeClere v. Groover,  708 So. 2d 1040 (Fla. 1st DCA, 1998)  

ERP Operating, Ltd. P'ship v. Sanders, 2012 Fla. App. Lexis 17187 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App., 4th Dist)

 

Professional Memberships:                                               
* The Florida Bar
American Bar Association

* Dade County Bar Association (served as judge for the High School Mock Trial Competition)

 

Community Involvement                                                
Archdiocese of Miami, Pre Cana II Facilitator/Speaker 

St. Brendan High School Guest Speaker - Future Business Leaders of America

 

Contact Us

Law Office of Alexander Alvarez

8900 SW 107th Ave

Ste 301

Miami, FL 33176

 

Phone: 305.598.2000

Fax: 786.228.4890

Email: alex@aalvarezlawfirm.com


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