Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
There are 105 attorneys and law firms in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Compare ratings, hours, and contact details below, or filter by practice area to find the right lawyer near you.
5.0 (4 reviews)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Civil LitigationPersonal InjurySocial Security & Disability
+1 754-888-5437
0.0 (0 reviews)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Civil LitigationBankruptcyIntellectual Property+1 more
(954) 991-5420
Legal help in Florida
- Florida courts’ self-help resourcesOfficial court guides and forms for people without a lawyer
- Lawyer referral serviceThe Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
- Small claims limit: $8,000 (source)
- Personal injury filing deadline: generally 2 years — Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a)
Exceptions and details
Set by court rule, not statute: Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.010(b) applies to county-court civil claims for money or property worth up to $8,000, not counting costs, interest and attorney fees. The source is the Florida Small Claims Rules as of July 1, 2026, published by The Florida Bar. Rule 7.010 was amended effective January 1, 2020 and again January 1, 2026; the current text still says $8,000. The same limit applies to individuals and businesses.
HB 837 (ch. 2023-15, Laws of Fla.) cut the general negligence period from 4 years to 2 years. It took effect March 24, 2023 and applies to causes of action accruing after that date; claims that accrued earlier keep the old 4-year period. The provision was § 95.11(4)(a) after HB 837 and is § 95.11(5)(a) in the 2026 Florida Statutes, after a later renumbering. Wrongful death (§ 95.11(5)(e)) and medical malpractice (§ 95.11(5)(c)) are also 2 years. Personal-injury product-liability claims remain 4 years (§ 95.11(3)(d)).
Checked September 25, 2026 against official sources. General information, not legal advice — deadlines and limits have exceptions, so confirm with a lawyer.
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