Mr. Mendlestein joined the Firm in 2001 and became a partner in 2006. Since then he has handled medical
negligence claims, premises liability claims, automobile negligence claims and civil forfeiture matters. Mr.
Mendlestein is also involved in advising the Firm’s clients on Amendment 7 issues.
Areas of Practice
Auto Negligence
Civil Forfeiture
Medical Negligence
Premises Liability
Bar Admissions
Florida, 1999
U.S. District Court,
Southern District of Florida, 2005
Education
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts, 1996, B.A., cum laude
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida, 1999, J.D.
Professional Associations
Coral Gables Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Lecturer for Coral Gables Police Department
Lecturer for Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Miami-Dade County Bar Association
Officer Legal Training Program