Michelle Zeiger - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney at Cohen & Blostein, P.A.
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
One Financial Plaza, Suite 1100 100 Southeast Third Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Updated: 09/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Sexual Abuse
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Negligent Security
Attorney Information
Overview
Michelle Zeiger is an experienced litigator and has joined Cohen & Blostein as a partner in the complex commercial litigation division, focusing primarily on the defense of allegations of medical malpractice, sexual abuse, personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death, and negligent security. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Emory University Goizueta Business School in 2000 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2003. She was admitted to the Florida Bar the same year and is also admitted to the federal bars for the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida.
Michelle is a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Broward County Bar Association, Broward County Women Lawyers Association, Emerge Broward, Young Leaders Society, B’nai B’rith Justice Unit, and Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Michelle has been named a “Top Lawyer – Insurance Litigation – Defense” by South Florida Legal Guide (2019), “Top Up and Comer” by South Florida Legal Guide (2016 – 2022), and a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers (2010).
Prior to joining Cohen & Blostein, Michelle was a partner at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida office of a national litigation firm representing clients in general liability, healthcare, and transportation matters. She launched her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney at the Office of the State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida, and prosecuted over 60 jury trials to verdict, including first-degree felonies and capital offenses.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- “Top Lawyer – Insurance Litigation – Defense” by South Florida Legal Guide (2019)
- “Top Up and Comer” by South Florida Legal Guide (2016 – 2022)
- Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers (2010)
Other Sources of Feedback About Michelle Zeiger
Included on the 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Miami School of Law,
Coral Gables,
Florida, 2003
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Emory University Goizueta Business School, 2000
Business Administration
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida, Assistant State Attorney
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida office of a national litigation firm representing clients in general liability, healthcare, and transportation matters, Partner
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2003
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2009
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2012
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
Other Affiliations
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (Member)
- Broward County Bar Association (Member)
- Broward County Women Lawyers Association (Member)
- Emerge Broward (Member)
- Young Leaders Society (Member)
- B’nai B’rith Justice Unit (Member)
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
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Contact
One Financial Plaza, Suite 1100
100 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Phone Number: 954-449-6882
Fax Number: 954-763-6093
Email: Send a message
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