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Christopher Emmanuel Benjamin

Christopher Emmanuel Benjamin

International Law Partners, LLP
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business Law ...
  • Florida
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Mr. Benjamin emphasizes delivery of outstanding legal services in a variety of legal areas such as civil and commercial litigation, family litigation, criminal litigation, bankruptcy, probate administration, employment/labor, and personal injury just to name a few. After nineteen years of litigation practice, Mr. Benjamin has chosen to expand his practice in the areas of Business and Corporate transactions, his practice will focus on providing exceptional representation to startups (with an emphasis toward tech companies) and non-profits corporations.  He clients already include lenders, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, publishers, corporations (including non-profits and religious groups), individuals, and small business owners. Mr. Benjamin recently left the Traffic Court Bench when elected to the Florida House of Representatives and now leverages almost a decade of experience on the Bench to represent individuals in defense of traffic offenses and resolve suspended license issues. Mr. Benjamin is also a licensed real estate broker who has spent nearly twenty (20) years helping sellers and buyers with real estate transactions and he teaches the qualification course for title insurance agents and offers his services in all manner of real estate transactions (including closing services).

Mr. Benjamin has been certified as Florida Certified Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator with the prestigious dispute resolution firm of Salmon & Dulberg. Benjamin offers mediation and arbitration services in all manner of disputes.

Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment
Consumer Law
Lemon Law
Criminal Law
Expungement
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Entertainment & Sports Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Intellectual Property
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Military Law
Veteran's Benefits
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Social Security Disability
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    for most legal areas
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Contingent Fees
    contingent fees for personal injury, medical malpractice, and some civil cases
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    $400 per hour (sliding scale rate and flat fees available - based on income)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Of Counsel
International Law Partners, LLP
- Current
Mr. Benjamin emphasizes delivery of outstanding legal services in a variety of legal areas such as civil and commercial litigation, family litigation, criminal litigation, bankruptcy, probate administration, employment/labor, and personal injury just to name a few. After nineteen years of litigation practice, Mr. Benjamin has chosen to expand his practice in the areas of Business and Corporate transactions, his practice will focus on providing exceptional representation to startups (with an emphasis toward tech companies) and non-profits corporations. He clients already include lenders, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, publishers, corporations (including non-profits and religious groups), individuals, and small business owners. Mr. Benjamin recently left the Traffic Court Bench when elected to the Florida House of Representatives and now leverages almost a decade of experience on the Bench to represent individuals in defense of traffic offenses and resolve suspended
Special Magistrate
City of Opa Locka
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The Special Magistrate is an attorney and member of the Florida Bar who is appointed by the City Council to preside over code enforcement matters. The Special Magistrate has the jurisdiction and authority to hear and decide alleged violations and exercise the powers of a Code Enforcement Board as provided in chapter 162, Florida Statutes.
Mediator and Arbitrator
Salmon & Dulberg Dispute Resolution
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Managing Shareholder
The Barrister Firm, P.A.
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Special Magistrate
City of North Miami
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Traffic Magistrate
Dade County Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court (Traffic Court)
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Education
St. Thomas University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Who's Who Among American Law Students Moot Court
Activities: Student Bar Association Black Law Student Association (Southern Regional Treasurer)
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Florida Memorial University
B.A. | Political Science
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Honors: All American Collegate Scholar Herman Dreer Leadership Scholar Dean's List Cum Laude
Activities: Senior Class President Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Kappa Gamma Chapter (President) Attorney General Student Government Association Pre-Law Society (President) NAACP College Branch (President)
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Awards
Top 100
National Black Lawyers
Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Legal Elite
Florida Trend
Who's Who in American Law
Marquis Who's Who
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Top Legal Leaders of South Florida
ALM Legal Leaders
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
An honor reserved for those lawyers who have shown excellence in practice. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in Florida are named to this list and the lawyer must be 40yrs old or younger or in practice for ten years or less.
40 under 40
South Florida Business Journal
Honoring the best and brightest young professionals in South Slorida who have made waves both in the business world and the community.
40 under 40 Outstanding Lawyers in Miami-Dade County
Cystic Fibrosis
40 under 40 Top Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow
Legacy Magazine
Listed in Top Rated Attorneys in South Florida
Daily Business Review
Who's Who in America 67th Edition
Marquis Who's Who
Top 40 under 40
National Trial Lawyers
This is an honor of invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership as a young trial lawyer.
AV Preeminent Attorney
Martindale-Hubbell
Outstanding Pro Bono Award
Dade County Legalaid Put Something Back Program
Professional Associations
Broward County Bar Association
Member
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Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of National Bar Association
Member
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National Association of Hearing Officers
Member
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Florida Academy of Mediator Professionals
Member
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Miami Gardens Nuiance Abatement Bond
Co-Chairman
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Florida State Bar  # 561029
Member
- Current
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Miami-Dade County Citizens Independent Transportation Trust
Board Member
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City of North Miami Nuisance Abatement Board
Legal Advisor
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FMBA
President
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Keep Miami Clean
Chairman
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Dade County Bar Association
Committee Chairman
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Wilkie D Ferguson Bar Association (Black Lawyers Association - Dade County)
President
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Truth About Florida's Stand Your Ground Law
In Focus Magazine
Speaking Engagements
Building Communities, Miami
The Wells Foundation
Know Your Rights, Law Enforcement and Community Post Ferguson, Ft. Lauderdale
Urban League of Broward County
Certifications
Mediation
Florida Supreme Court
Websites & Blogs
Website
ILP Attorney Profile
Website
Website
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. Is there a way to waiver the law of having both parents consent to changing a minor's legal last name?
A: Consent of both parents is required to change the name of a minor child; if there is a dispute it must be decided by the Court.
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Contact & Map
Headquarters
2122 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33020
Toll-Free: (844) 236-7755
Telephone: (954) 374-7722
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Miami Office
600 NW 183 St
Miami Gardens, FL 33169