Taras Stefan Rudnitsky

Taras Rudnitsky has dedicated his entire legal career to representing consumers seeking justice under the law. His background as a consumer protection attorney, automotive engineer and expert witness has provided invaluable insight for consumers in cases throughout Florida and the United States. Taras has been a featured speaker before consumer justice attorneys, governmental investigators, and corporate executives. He has also been interviewed by several television station and newspaper reporters regarding consumer justice issues. This commitment to consumer justice started even before Taras graduated in the top 10% of his class at the University of Michigan Law School. Taras's practice is devoted to consumer protection laws. He is dedicated to representing consumers in cases involving car dealer fraud, financing fraud, auto fraud, repossessions, warranty issues, deceptive practices, defending consumers in credit card lawsuits and other debt collection lawsuits, debt collector abuse and harassment, identity theft, home improvement scams, contract disputes, and many other types of consumer protection cases. Taras firmly believes all attorneys should contribute to their community. As a result of his commitment to his community, the Florida Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized Taras for Outstanding Pro Bono Service. In 2016, Taras was honored with the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award for the 18th Judicial Circuit in a ceremony held at the Florida Supreme Court. Taras serves on the Florida Bar Consumer Protection Law Committee and served on the Florida Bar Small Claims Rules Committee from 2011-2017. Taras has also served on the Board of Directors for two Legal Services organizations since 2011, including as President. He is also President of the Ukrainian American Bar Association, and is also active in numerous other legal associations. Taras helps train other attorneys throughout the United States on consumer protection litigation and advocacy.

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees

Florida

Since 2004

Michigan

Since 1998

11th Circuit

Since 2009

Attorney

Rudnitsky Law Firm

1998 - Current

University of Michigan Law School

J.D. | Law

1995 - 1998

Honors: Order of the Coif (top 10% of graduating class)

Wayne State University

M.S. (1993) | Mechanical Engineering

1990 - 1993

Wayne State University

B.S. | Mechanical Engineering

1983 - 1988

Honors: Summa cum laude (with high honors); Honor Roll; Wayne State Merit Scholarship; Orr Scholarship; Kales Scholarship; numerous other honors

Pro Bono Service Award-18th Judicial Circuit

President of the Florida Bar

2016

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year-Seminole County

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

2015

Guardian of Justice

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

2014

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year-Seminole County

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

2013

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year-Seminole County

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

2012

Florida State Bar  # 711977

Member

2004 - Current

State Bar of Michigan

Attorney

1998 - Current

Debt Defense Training: Team Leader for Trial Skills, Debt Defense Training, Chicago, IL

June 7, 2014

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Still Unsafe at Any Speed: Understanding Recalls and Their Impact on Auto Fraud Cases, National Consumer Rights Litigation Conference, Tampa, Florida

November 7, 2014

National Consumer Law Center

Dangers of Forced Arbitration, Lake Mary, Florida

January 29, 2016

WFTV