- Wrongful Death
- Fraud
- Murder
- Trade Secrets
- Non-compete AgreementI have been practicing law in South Florida for over thirty years and have been involved in a variety of legal issues and unique factual situations during my career, which are too many to list but covering topics ranging from Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Agreements to Bankruptcy Fraud to Premises Liability and Attempted Murder. Over the years I have narrowed the focus of my practice, but occasionally do accept cases outside the scope of my daily practice.
- Premises Liability
- Real Estate TransactionsJay Rothlein, Attorney at Law, represents both buyers and sellers of residential and commercial property from contract negotiations through closing and represents parties involved in disputes arising from real estate transactions.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesJay Rothlein, Attorney at Law, represents Landlords and Tenants of both commercial and residential properties. We draft or review leases and subleases prior to occupancy and also prosecute and defend eviction actions and actions for return of Security Deposits, as well as other issues regarding the parties’ obligations to maintain the property and follow statutory requirements imposed on landlords and tenants.
- Personal InjuryPersonal Injury cases are accepted on a contingent fee basis, in accordance with the regulations of the Florida Bar. To view/download the Retainer Agreement and Statement of Clients Rights, please click on the appropriate document below.
- Medical MalpracticeJay Rothlein, Attorney at Law, handles all types of personal injury claims including automobile and motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice and wrongful death claims. Mr. Rothlein has tried cases against big name defendants, such as Allstate, Hartford, State Farm, FPL, Ramada Inn, Hertz and Miami-Dade County. Mr. Rothlein has settled personal injury claims with all major insurance companies and rental car companies, as well as Miami-Dade County, State of Florida, U.S. Navy, U.S. Postal Service, Ford Motor Company, Dow Corning, Air Jamaica, Amtrak, Republic National Bank and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityJay Rothlein, Attorney at Law, handles claims for Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income with the Social Security Administration at the Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Upon request, he can be retained at the initial and reconsideration phases and when necessary, has argued cases to the Appeals Council in Falls Church, Virginia.
- WillsProbate is the process of identifying and collecting all the assets of a deceased to pay them out according to the Last Will and Testament (if any) of the deceased or if none, according to Statute.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy