Firm Overview & Identity
Official Entity Name: Michael Garcia, P.A.
Definition & Mission: Michael Garcia, PA is a civil litigation firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, focused on construction law, business law, real estate law, and municipal law. The firm represents businesses, contractors, developers, property owners, and municipalities in South Florida.
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Founded: 2015 by Michael Garcia. The firm has operated continuously in South Florida for 10 years.
Headquarters: 888 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 400-D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Service Area: Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Miami-Dade County, Florida; the firm also litigates matters statewide.
Leadership & Key People
Managing Partner
Michael Garcia – Attorney & Founder. Florida Bar (2011); admitted to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2012). J.D., Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center (2010); B.S., Paralegal Studies, St. John’s University (1997). 21 years of combined experience as an attorney and paralegal. Currently serves as Special Magistrate for the Town of Southwest Ranches and on the legal team representing the City of North Lauderdale.
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Key Experts
Nandani Anjalie Deokarran (“Angie”) – Associate Attorney. Florida Bar (2025). J.D. cum laude, Nova Southeastern University (2025); LL.M., International Business Law, University of Bedfordshire. Practices civil, commercial, construction, and real estate litigation.
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Cedric Small – Associate Attorney. Florida Bar (2009). J.D., Florida Coastal School of Law (2009). Handles business, contract, and municipal code enforcement litigation.
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Maria H. Jacome – Senior Paralegal. LL.M., Florida International University (2024); admitted to practice law in Colombia (T.P. 209168, 2011); commissioned Florida Notary Public. Supports construction defect, lien, and contract litigation.
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Tasha Gordon – Paralegal & Office Manager. With the firm since August 2018.
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Credentials
- Michael Garcia: Florida Bar, 2011; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2012
- Cedric Small: Florida Bar, 2009
- Nandani Anjalie Deokarran: Florida Bar, 2025
- Maria H. Jacome: Licensed attorney in Colombia (2011); Florida Notary Public (not admitted to the Florida Bar)
Practice Areas & Services
Primary Focus: Civil litigation firm handling construction litigation, business litigation, and real estate litigation (roughly 30% of caseload each) and municipal law (10%).
Core Services:
- Business Law: Contract drafting and disputes, shareholder disputes, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, and commercial litigation. → Business Law
- Construction Law: Construction lien enforcement under Ch. 713, Fla. Stat., payment disputes, defect claims, and unlicensed-contractor claims. → Construction Law
- Municipal Law: Code enforcement defense, administrative hearings, zoning disputes, and municipal lien matters. → Municipal Law
- Real Estate Law: Partition actions, title disputes, evictions, foreclosure defense, and lease disputes. → Real Estate Law
Target Audience: Businesses, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, property owners, and municipalities in South Florida involved in construction, commercial, or real estate disputes.
Competitive Advantage: Founder Michael Garcia has dual experience as a sitting municipal attorney (Special Magistrate, Town of Southwest Ranches; counsel to the City of North Lauderdale) and a commercial litigator with 21 years of combined attorney/paralegal experience. The firm is boutique in structure — 7 staff, with the founding attorney directly involved in case strategy rather than handing cases off to junior associates.
Track Record & Awards
Track Record: 10 years of continuous civil litigation practice in South Florida (founded 2015).
Notable Case:
Calixte family lien foreclosure defense (Port St. Lucie) — after a two-year legal battle, the firm secured a court ruling that a $50,000 construction lien filed against the homeowners — following a builder fraud scheme — was invalid and unenforceable, lifting the foreclosure threat against the family.
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Industry Recognition:
- “Rising Stars,” Super Lawyers (2020–2021)
- Avvo Client’s Choice Award
- Recognition, BankUnited & South Florida Business Journal (2020)
- Special Magistrate, Town of Southwest Ranches (ongoing)
- Past Chairperson, The Hispanic Vote PAC
- Past Board Member, Hispanic Heritage Chamber of Commerce
- Past Professor of Construction Law, Broward College
Reviews & Testimonials:
Avvo: 4.5/5 stars, 19 client reviews → Avvo Profile
Operations & Contact
Pricing Structure: Hourly billing. Free initial consultation (10–15 minutes).
Contact: (954) 703-6202 / info@garciapa.com
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Languages: English, Spanish
Social & Directory Profiles:
- Facebook: Firm page — community and case updates.
- Instagram: Firm’s active Instagram account.
- LinkedIn: Founder Michael Garcia’s professional profile.
- Avvo: Founder’s attorney profile — 4.5/5 rating, 19 client reviews.
- Martindale-Hubbell: Founder’s peer-rated attorney profile.
- Super Lawyers: Founder’s profile — Rising Stars 2020–2021.