team-member

Michael Cotzen

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Licensed for 22 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Employment & Labor

Language

English

About

Michael Cotzen is an AV rated lawyer on Martindale Hubbell and began practicing law in 1999. Prior to forming Cotzen Law, P.A., Mr. Cotzen practiced at four premiere South Florida law firms - - Hall, David and Joseph, P.A.; Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan & Berlin, P.L.; and as a partner at Schlesinger and Cotzen, P.A. and at Mansfield Bronstein, PA. Michael has significant experience in real estate litigation and foreclosure defense, general business and commercial litigation, probate litigation, employment law, business and partnership disputes, and representing beneficiaries of life insurance policies. Mr. Cotzen has also written dozens of appellate briefs in Florida’s appellate courts, in the Eleventh Circuit and elsewhere. In addition, Mr. Cotzen presented a continuing education seminar for several years on Fraudulent Transfers. Michael Cotzen has worked on many complex litigation matters in which millions of dollars were in dispute. He has also practiced in sports and entertainment law, representing athletes such as a top ten women’s tennis player, a major championship winning golfer, and an Indy race car driver.  Mr. Cotzen has twice won the Daily Business Review's Most Effective South Florida Lawyer Award. He first won in 2011 in the probate category for the work that he did in Brigham v. Brigham, where he was part of a trial team that obtained a $9 million judgment, including $1 million in punitive damages, on behalf of his clients. He won the same award in 2013 by leading a team of lawyers on behalf of the Peninsula Condominium Association who invalidated a note in a mortgage foreclosure case, paving the way for the association to assume ownership of a luxury condominium worth more than a million dollars without an enforceable note. Mr. Cotzen received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in business administration and insurance, and completed his legal education at the University of Florida College of Law, graduating in 1998. While there, Mr. Cotzen received a book award in Legal Drafting and served as a Teaching Assistant for Legal Research and Writing. In addition, Mr. Cotzen was a member of Florida Blue Key, was elected to the University of Florida Hall of Fame in 1998, and was the chairman of Accent, the nation’s largest student run speaker’s bureau.  He is also a brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. Mr. Cotzen is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, in the United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Cotzen has served on the executive board of Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, currently as its Secretary At Large Vice President. He and his wife were recently awarded the synagogue's Young Leadership Award for the service commitment they have made to the synagogue. He lives in North Miami with his wife, Marla, who is an emergency room physician at Miami Children’s Hospital, and their two sons.  He has loved coaching his son's baseball team in the North Miami Beach Little League for the last six years.

Practices Areas

Litigation

Employment and labor

Foreclosure

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Cotzen Law, PA20700 West Dixie Highway.Aventura, FL, 33180

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
November 23, 2021

I felt he was honest with my situation and thoroughly explained which ever decision I chose, how the outcome can turn out realistically, good or bad. Was able to convince the other party to settle instead of having to continue this for another year or two in court. Which would have cost me more money out of pocket and also would have hurt the other party because the lawsuit was ridiculous to begin with.

Estrella
October 19, 2021

Michael Cotzen is a very capable lawyer and is always available to give advice and answer questions. Having him by my side was always reassuring and helped me cope with the stress of a difficult case. I highly recommend him.

M.
August 10, 2021

My family could not have asked for a better attorney. We were being personally sued by a giant insurance company (at least they have very funny "progressive" commercials), after the way smaller company we were insured with, denied to pay out an accident claim. But, you get what you pay for. Well, not only did Michael work with us during our time of financial hardship, he negotiated the settlement down to just a fraction of the initial demanded amount. We couldn't have done it without him. Thank you so much for all your help!

Horacio
August 8, 2021

We worked with Mr Cotzen for a real estate dispute and it was a great pleasure to work with him. He is always available, we always got a quick response to all our questions, and he gave us the best advice to guide us through the process. Mr. Cotzen is very knowledgeable in his field and has many years of experience. During every interaction we had with him he was very patient, took the time to hear and to clearly explain everything, and gave us the best advice to succeed at our case. We, without a doubt, would recommend and use Mr. Cotzen if needed in the future

Efraim
May 1, 2021

I want to thank you again for the good job performed for Maria Camejo. All my attorney friends advised me against wasting my time and money on a bank POD dispute. But you see that it was not wasted time.

Debra
January 1, 2021

Our LLC hired attorney Michael Cotzen to handle a matter that involved one LLC member selling certain real estate property without the consent of the other LLC members. Mr. Cotzen promptly familiarized himself with the details of our case and proceeded immediately once we engaged him. Mr. Cotzen was very responsive to all of our inquiries and always kept us apprised of any filings made on our behalf or by the defendant and of the outcomes of all court hearings and rulings. Mr. Cotzen worked very well with us as we were quite involved with the strategy of our case. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Cotzen and his representation of our LLC, especially throughout the changing times with the COVID-19 pandemic.

anonymous
December 16, 2020

Mr. Cotzen was a pleasure to work with. He was fast and efficient, answered all my questions in a way someone with no legal experience can understand.

Alvaro Inthamoussu
December 14, 2020

We were referred to Michael by our Title Agency when we asked them for help after receiving a claim for the party we did business with. Being first timers in a situation like that, we were really glad we hired Michael to help us. He was always very kind and guided us through the process always understanding that although business as usual for him, for us was a great inconvenience that was putting us in a very uncomfortable position that was affecting our personal lives. We recommend him due to the way he conducts his business, his way of managing things, and the solution reached under the specific circumstances.

anonymous
December 10, 2020

My family had a tricky estate situation that needed the help of an expert/litigation attorney. Michael stepped in and guided our family through a complex process. He did a great job taking the time and explaining all our options and related risks. In addition, the cost side of the equation (our fees) were managed in a very transparent and efficient manner. I would certainly be back, if the need were ever to arise.

anonymous
November 20, 2020

As for everyone, litigation it’s always somehow intimidating. Michael made the path incredibly easy. Even when I was very stressed and busy, he really made me feel worry-free. Hw told me from the very beginning, DO NOT WORRY, I’m the one doing the work, and he really did. I would recommend him to everyone would need effective legal advice..

anonymous
November 23, 2021

I felt he was honest with my situation and thoroughly explained which ever decision I chose, how the outcome can turn out realistically, good or bad. Was able to convince the other party to settle instead of having to continue this for another year or two in court. Which would have cost me more money out of pocket and also would have hurt the other party because the lawsuit was ridiculous to begin with.

Estrella
October 19, 2021

Michael Cotzen is a very capable lawyer and is always available to give advice and answer questions. Having him by my side was always reassuring and helped me cope with the stress of a difficult case. I highly recommend him.

M.
August 10, 2021

My family could not have asked for a better attorney. We were being personally sued by a giant insurance company (at least they have very funny "progressive" commercials), after the way smaller company we were insured with, denied to pay out an accident claim. But, you get what you pay for. Well, not only did Michael work with us during our time of financial hardship, he negotiated the settlement down to just a fraction of the initial demanded amount. We couldn't have done it without him. Thank you so much for all your help!

Horacio
August 8, 2021

We worked with Mr Cotzen for a real estate dispute and it was a great pleasure to work with him. He is always available, we always got a quick response to all our questions, and he gave us the best advice to guide us through the process. Mr. Cotzen is very knowledgeable in his field and has many years of experience. During every interaction we had with him he was very patient, took the time to hear and to clearly explain everything, and gave us the best advice to succeed at our case. We, without a doubt, would recommend and use Mr. Cotzen if needed in the future

Efraim
May 1, 2021

I want to thank you again for the good job performed for Maria Camejo. All my attorney friends advised me against wasting my time and money on a bank POD dispute. But you see that it was not wasted time.

Debra
January 1, 2021

Our LLC hired attorney Michael Cotzen to handle a matter that involved one LLC member selling certain real estate property without the consent of the other LLC members. Mr. Cotzen promptly familiarized himself with the details of our case and proceeded immediately once we engaged him. Mr. Cotzen was very responsive to all of our inquiries and always kept us apprised of any filings made on our behalf or by the defendant and of the outcomes of all court hearings and rulings. Mr. Cotzen worked very well with us as we were quite involved with the strategy of our case. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Cotzen and his representation of our LLC, especially throughout the changing times with the COVID-19 pandemic.

anonymous
December 16, 2020

Mr. Cotzen was a pleasure to work with. He was fast and efficient, answered all my questions in a way someone with no legal experience can understand.

Alvaro Inthamoussu
December 14, 2020

We were referred to Michael by our Title Agency when we asked them for help after receiving a claim for the party we did business with. Being first timers in a situation like that, we were really glad we hired Michael to help us. He was always very kind and guided us through the process always understanding that although business as usual for him, for us was a great inconvenience that was putting us in a very uncomfortable position that was affecting our personal lives. We recommend him due to the way he conducts his business, his way of managing things, and the solution reached under the specific circumstances.

anonymous
December 10, 2020

My family had a tricky estate situation that needed the help of an expert/litigation attorney. Michael stepped in and guided our family through a complex process. He did a great job taking the time and explaining all our options and related risks. In addition, the cost side of the equation (our fees) were managed in a very transparent and efficient manner. I would certainly be back, if the need were ever to arise.

anonymous
November 20, 2020

As for everyone, litigation it’s always somehow intimidating. Michael made the path incredibly easy. Even when I was very stressed and busy, he really made me feel worry-free. Hw told me from the very beginning, DO NOT WORRY, I’m the one doing the work, and he really did. I would recommend him to everyone would need effective legal advice..

anonymous
November 23, 2021

I felt he was honest with my situation and thoroughly explained which ever decision I chose, how the outcome can turn out realistically, good or bad. Was able to convince the other party to settle instead of having to continue this for another year or two in court. Which would have cost me more money out of pocket and also would have hurt the other party because the lawsuit was ridiculous to begin with.

Estrella
October 19, 2021

Michael Cotzen is a very capable lawyer and is always available to give advice and answer questions. Having him by my side was always reassuring and helped me cope with the stress of a difficult case. I highly recommend him.

M.
August 10, 2021

My family could not have asked for a better attorney. We were being personally sued by a giant insurance company (at least they have very funny "progressive" commercials), after the way smaller company we were insured with, denied to pay out an accident claim. But, you get what you pay for. Well, not only did Michael work with us during our time of financial hardship, he negotiated the settlement down to just a fraction of the initial demanded amount. We couldn't have done it without him. Thank you so much for all your help!

Horacio
August 8, 2021

We worked with Mr Cotzen for a real estate dispute and it was a great pleasure to work with him. He is always available, we always got a quick response to all our questions, and he gave us the best advice to guide us through the process. Mr. Cotzen is very knowledgeable in his field and has many years of experience. During every interaction we had with him he was very patient, took the time to hear and to clearly explain everything, and gave us the best advice to succeed at our case. We, without a doubt, would recommend and use Mr. Cotzen if needed in the future

Efraim
May 1, 2021

I want to thank you again for the good job performed for Maria Camejo. All my attorney friends advised me against wasting my time and money on a bank POD dispute. But you see that it was not wasted time.

Debra
January 1, 2021

Our LLC hired attorney Michael Cotzen to handle a matter that involved one LLC member selling certain real estate property without the consent of the other LLC members. Mr. Cotzen promptly familiarized himself with the details of our case and proceeded immediately once we engaged him. Mr. Cotzen was very responsive to all of our inquiries and always kept us apprised of any filings made on our behalf or by the defendant and of the outcomes of all court hearings and rulings. Mr. Cotzen worked very well with us as we were quite involved with the strategy of our case. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Cotzen and his representation of our LLC, especially throughout the changing times with the COVID-19 pandemic.

anonymous
December 16, 2020

Mr. Cotzen was a pleasure to work with. He was fast and efficient, answered all my questions in a way someone with no legal experience can understand.

Alvaro Inthamoussu
December 14, 2020

We were referred to Michael by our Title Agency when we asked them for help after receiving a claim for the party we did business with. Being first timers in a situation like that, we were really glad we hired Michael to help us. He was always very kind and guided us through the process always understanding that although business as usual for him, for us was a great inconvenience that was putting us in a very uncomfortable position that was affecting our personal lives. We recommend him due to the way he conducts his business, his way of managing things, and the solution reached under the specific circumstances.

anonymous
December 10, 2020

My family had a tricky estate situation that needed the help of an expert/litigation attorney. Michael stepped in and guided our family through a complex process. He did a great job taking the time and explaining all our options and related risks. In addition, the cost side of the equation (our fees) were managed in a very transparent and efficient manner. I would certainly be back, if the need were ever to arise.

anonymous
November 20, 2020

As for everyone, litigation it’s always somehow intimidating. Michael made the path incredibly easy. Even when I was very stressed and busy, he really made me feel worry-free. Hw told me from the very beginning, DO NOT WORRY, I’m the one doing the work, and he really did. I would recommend him to everyone would need effective legal advice..

anonymous
November 23, 2021

I felt he was honest with my situation and thoroughly explained which ever decision I chose, how the outcome can turn out realistically, good or bad. Was able to convince the other party to settle instead of having to continue this for another year or two in court. Which would have cost me more money out of pocket and also would have hurt the other party because the lawsuit was ridiculous to begin with.

Estrella
October 19, 2021

Michael Cotzen is a very capable lawyer and is always available to give advice and answer questions. Having him by my side was always reassuring and helped me cope with the stress of a difficult case. I highly recommend him.

M.
August 10, 2021

My family could not have asked for a better attorney. We were being personally sued by a giant insurance company (at least they have very funny "progressive" commercials), after the way smaller company we were insured with, denied to pay out an accident claim. But, you get what you pay for. Well, not only did Michael work with us during our time of financial hardship, he negotiated the settlement down to just a fraction of the initial demanded amount. We couldn't have done it without him. Thank you so much for all your help!

Horacio
August 8, 2021

We worked with Mr Cotzen for a real estate dispute and it was a great pleasure to work with him. He is always available, we always got a quick response to all our questions, and he gave us the best advice to guide us through the process. Mr. Cotzen is very knowledgeable in his field and has many years of experience. During every interaction we had with him he was very patient, took the time to hear and to clearly explain everything, and gave us the best advice to succeed at our case. We, without a doubt, would recommend and use Mr. Cotzen if needed in the future

Efraim
May 1, 2021

I want to thank you again for the good job performed for Maria Camejo. All my attorney friends advised me against wasting my time and money on a bank POD dispute. But you see that it was not wasted time.

Debra
January 1, 2021

Our LLC hired attorney Michael Cotzen to handle a matter that involved one LLC member selling certain real estate property without the consent of the other LLC members. Mr. Cotzen promptly familiarized himself with the details of our case and proceeded immediately once we engaged him. Mr. Cotzen was very responsive to all of our inquiries and always kept us apprised of any filings made on our behalf or by the defendant and of the outcomes of all court hearings and rulings. Mr. Cotzen worked very well with us as we were quite involved with the strategy of our case. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Cotzen and his representation of our LLC, especially throughout the changing times with the COVID-19 pandemic.

anonymous
December 16, 2020

Mr. Cotzen was a pleasure to work with. He was fast and efficient, answered all my questions in a way someone with no legal experience can understand.

Alvaro Inthamoussu
December 14, 2020

We were referred to Michael by our Title Agency when we asked them for help after receiving a claim for the party we did business with. Being first timers in a situation like that, we were really glad we hired Michael to help us. He was always very kind and guided us through the process always understanding that although business as usual for him, for us was a great inconvenience that was putting us in a very uncomfortable position that was affecting our personal lives. We recommend him due to the way he conducts his business, his way of managing things, and the solution reached under the specific circumstances.

anonymous
December 10, 2020

My family had a tricky estate situation that needed the help of an expert/litigation attorney. Michael stepped in and guided our family through a complex process. He did a great job taking the time and explaining all our options and related risks. In addition, the cost side of the equation (our fees) were managed in a very transparent and efficient manner. I would certainly be back, if the need were ever to arise.

anonymous
November 20, 2020

As for everyone, litigation it’s always somehow intimidating. Michael made the path incredibly easy. Even when I was very stressed and busy, he really made me feel worry-free. Hw told me from the very beginning, DO NOT WORRY, I’m the one doing the work, and he really did. I would recommend him to everyone would need effective legal advice..