Larry A. Strauss

I am a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney and former journalist whose practice focuses on business litigation, including employment law defense, real estate litigation, and creditor and trustee bankruptcy actions. I have litigated in both state and federal courts, conducted depositions, resolved matters in mediation and through negotiation, and argued numerous specially set and motion calendar hearings. I am adept in drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements, and trademark registrations. I am a Florida native, and a former journalist who worked at newspapers throughout Florida and in Washington, D.C., for nearly a decade prior to becoming an attorney. I obtained my journalism degree from the University of Florida, and law degree from Penn State.

• Business and real estate litigation
• Creditor bankruptcy actions

• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  My rates for legal services are $350 an hour.

Florida

Since 2003

11th Circuit

Since 2004

U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida

Since 2005

U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida

Since 2004

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2008

Litigation Counsel

Strauss Law LLC

Current

Litigation Counsel handling business and real estate litigation, foreclosure and employment law defense.

Associate Attorney, Litigation Counsel

Automotive Management Services, Inc.

2014 - 2015

Associate Counsel in charge of employment law, consumer, civil, and commercial legal matters arising at 93 automotive dealerships in eight states. Coordinated the work of outside counsel. Advised regarding risk and litigation mitigation. Resolved matters pre-litigation and through mediation.

Litigation Counsel

Frank, White-Boyd, P.A.

2010 - 2014

Litigation Counsel for boutique bankruptcy firm, handling commercial and real estate litigation, foreclosure and employment law defense, and bankruptcy.

Associate

Schwarzberg & Associates

2003 - 2010

Litigation associate handling a variety of commercial and civil litigation matters, including real estate, contracts, trademark disputes, cybersquatting, employment law defense and representing creditors in bankruptcy actions.

Chief Operating Officer and Associate

Schwarzberg & Associates

2008 - 2009

- Managed firm's business operations, personnel, HR, benefits, and oversaw its billing, marketing, advertising and client relations; - Guided the firm through the closing of a satellite office, dissolution of a five-member partnership and transition to a new entity thereafter; - Implemented document management system for the firm; and - Oversaw the hiring process and recruitment of new employees.

Judicial Intern

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin

2002 - 2003

- Researched legal issues; and - Reviewed petitions for appeal, drafted memoranda for opinions.

Summer Associate

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel

2001 - 2002

- Researched issues and drafted memoranda; and - Edited and drafted contracts, assisted attorneys with trial and administrative hearing strategies, and helped draft new legislation and implement regulations.

Assistant Business Editor, Staff Writer and Columnist

The News-Press / Gannett, Inc.

1992 - 2000

- Oversaw production of 12 daily and special sections and supervised, trained and recruited staff writers, clerks and interns; and - Conceptualized, wrote and edited stories and columns on technology, personal finance, real estate, business, health and human interest.

Staff Writer

USA TODAY

1994 - 1994

Reporter writing business stories for the Money section while on loan from its affiliated Gannett newspaper, The News-Press.

Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law

J.D. (2003) | Law

2000 - 2003

Honors: • Semi-finalist, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) National Student Trial Advocacy Competition; and • Excellence for the Future Award, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Activities: • Senior Editor, Penn State Dickinson Law Review; • Judicial internship, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin; and • Chair, Student Bar Association Technology Committee

University of Florida

B.S. (1992) | Journalism & Communications

1992

Honors: • John Paul Jones Jr. Magazine Writing Award; • Dean's Cup for Service; and • UF Presidential Recognition Award

Activities: • Chief Associate Justice, UF Student Honor Court; and • Executive Editor, Orange & Blue Magazine - named best student publication in the nation by the Society of Professional Journalists during my tenure;

Rated AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubbell

2013

This is Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating.

Rated Superb

Avvo

2013

Rated 9.2 out of 10.