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Paul A. Herman is a partner in the Consumer Law division of the
practice. He currently assists with the litigation team in lawsuits
against major corporations, banks and credit reporting agencies
for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act.
Background
Mr. Herman received his B.S. degree in Journalism from the University of
Maryland in 1978 wherein he was a member of the
National Journalism Honor Society. He also worked briefly for the New York
Times prior to receiving his Juris Doctor degree from the
University of Miami School of Law in 1983. Mr. Herman is a member of The
Florida Bar, the United States District Court of Florida
(Middle and Southern Districts), the United States District Court of Florida
Trial Bar (Southern District). Additionally, he is admitted
to practice in front of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
and the United States Supreme Court. Further, Mr.
Herman is a member of the American Bar Association and the Association of
Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Herman is rated AV (the
highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Herman holds a Board certification in Florida Workers'
Compensation Law since 1991. The Florida Bar for continuing legal
education as well as the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization
and Education also certify him as an instructor.
He is also a Certified Florida Circuit Court Mediator as well as
being certified for binding and non-binding arbitration. And is a
member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA).
Mr. Herman has been a guest lecturer on numerous topics for among others:
The Longshore Institute, The Loyola University Law
School Longshore Conference, The Florida Bar Workers' Compensation Section,
Annual Claims Manager's Conference sponsored by WCCP, The
Florida Workers' Compensation Institute's (FWCI) annual conference
and for The Florida Bar Association continuing legal education.
Education
University of Miami School of Law, 1983
University of Maryland, 1978
Bar Admissions
Florida Bar
United States District Court of Florida (Middle and Southern Districts)
United States District Court of Florida Trial Bar (Southern District)
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