Michael D. Braunstein

Michael D. Braunstein is a a valued partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski PA based in Miami, Florida, providing legal services in Commercial Litigation, Franchise Law, and Corporate Law. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Miami in May 2014. Continuing his education at the University of Miami School of Law, he graduated magna cum laude in 2017. During law school, he earned distinctions in Litigation Skills I, Litigation Skills II, and Alternate Dispute Resolution, and received the Excellence Award in Professional Responsibility.Mr. Braunstein has a decorated academic background, having been the Captain of the Trial Team, where he received noteworthy recognition for advocacy in numerous competitions. As a member of the Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board, he served on the Presidential Advisory Board and was honored as the Best Oralist. At the University of Miami Race and Social Justice Law Review, he excelled as the Senior Articles Editor, winning the Best Student Casenote Award and having his article published.He began his legal journey with Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. in June 2015 as a law clerk, eventually becoming an associate in September 2017. Mr. Braunstein has managed numerous franchise and complex commercial litigation cases in state and federal courts, along with representing clients in mediation and arbitration processes.Current Employment PositionPartnerPractice AreasFranchise LawCivil LitigationComplex Commercial LitigationHonors & AwardsBest Lawyers in America – “Ones To Watch" in Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law, since 2023“Rising Star” in Franchise/Dealership, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Super Lawyers, since 2023“AV Pre-Eminent” Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, Highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards, Since 2023Client Champion-Platinum Distinction, Martindale Hubbell, 2023South Florida's Top Lawyers, Miami Herald, 2024'Up & Comer’ Award – South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine, 2022EducationUniversity of Miami School of Law, Miami, FloridaJ.D. - 2017Honors: magna cum laudeHonors: Litigation Skills I, Litigation Skills II, and Alternate Dispute ResolutionHonors: Excellence Award in Professional ResponsibilityHonors: Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board, MemberHonors: Presidential Advisory Board, MemberHonors: Best OralistHonors: Best Student Casenote AwardHonors: Order of BarristersUniversity of MiamiBachelor of Science in Business Administration - 2014Bar AdmissionsU.S. Supreme CourtSupreme Court of FloridaU.S. District Court Southern District of FloridaU.S. District Court Middle District of FloridaU.S. District Court Eastern District of MichiganU.S. District Court Western District of PennsylvaniaU.S. District Court Southern District of TexasU.S. District Court Middle District of TennesseeU.S. Court of Appeals 2nd CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals 11th CircuitClasses, Seminars, and Published WorksCo-Author and Speaker, What Is (and Is Not) Good Cause for Termination?, 2024 American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Phoenix, ArizonaCo-Author with Megan B. Center, ‘A Crash Course on Interpretation of the “Marketing Plan or System” Element of State Franchise Statutes,’ American Bar Association (ABA) Franchise Law Journal • Vol. 42, No. 2 • Fall 2022Co-Author and Speaker, Enforcement of System Standards During COVID-19, 2022 International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C.Giving BackCoach/Mentor: University of Miami School of Law, Trial Team and Moot Court BoardCoach/Mentor: University of Miami, Mock Trial TeamPro-Bono Cases, various confidential

Michael D. Braunstein is a a valued partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski PA based in Miami, Florida, providing legal services in Commercial Litigation, Franchise Law, and Corporate Law. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Miami in May 2014. Continuing his education at the University of Miami School of Law, he graduated magna cum laude in 2017. During law school, he earned distinctions in Litigation Skills I, Litigation Skills II, and Alternate Dispute Resolution, and received the Excellence Award in Professional Responsibility.Mr. Braunstein has a decorated academic background, having been the Captain of the Trial Team, where he received noteworthy recognition for advocacy in numerous competitions. As a member of the Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board, he served on the Presidential Advisory Board and was honored as the Best Oralist. At the University of Miami Race and Social Justice Law Review, he excelled as the Senior Articles Editor, winning the Best Student Casenote Award and having his article published.He began his legal journey with Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. in June 2015 as a law clerk, eventually becoming an associate in September 2017. Mr. Braunstein has managed numerous franchise and complex commercial litigation cases in state and federal courts, along with representing clients in mediation and arbitration processes.Current Employment PositionPartnerPractice AreasFranchise LawCivil LitigationComplex Commercial LitigationHonors & AwardsBest Lawyers in America – “Ones To Watch" in Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law, since 2023“Rising Star” in Franchise/Dealership, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate, and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Super Lawyers, since 2023“AV Pre-Eminent” Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, Highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards, Since 2023Client Champion-Platinum Distinction, Martindale Hubbell, 2023South Florida's Top Lawyers, Miami Herald, 2024'Up & Comer’ Award – South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine, 2022EducationUniversity of Miami School of Law, Miami, FloridaJ.D. - 2017Honors: magna cum laudeHonors: Litigation Skills I, Litigation Skills II, and Alternate Dispute ResolutionHonors: Excellence Award in Professional ResponsibilityHonors: Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board, MemberHonors: Presidential Advisory Board, MemberHonors: Best OralistHonors: Best Student Casenote AwardHonors: Order of BarristersUniversity of MiamiBachelor of Science in Business Administration - 2014Bar AdmissionsU.S. Supreme CourtSupreme Court of FloridaU.S. District Court Southern District of FloridaU.S. District Court Middle District of FloridaU.S. District Court Eastern District of MichiganU.S. District Court Western District of PennsylvaniaU.S. District Court Southern District of TexasU.S. District Court Middle District of TennesseeU.S. Court of Appeals 2nd CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals 11th CircuitClasses, Seminars, and Published WorksCo-Author and Speaker, What Is (and Is Not) Good Cause for Termination?, 2024 American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Phoenix, ArizonaCo-Author with Megan B. Center, ‘A Crash Course on Interpretation of the “Marketing Plan or System” Element of State Franchise Statutes,’ American Bar Association (ABA) Franchise Law Journal • Vol. 42, No. 2 • Fall 2022Co-Author and Speaker, Enforcement of System Standards During COVID-19, 2022 International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C.Giving BackCoach/Mentor: University of Miami School of Law, Trial Team and Moot Court BoardCoach/Mentor: University of Miami, Mock Trial TeamPro-Bono Cases, various confidential

Michael D. Braunstein is a a valued partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski PA based in Miami, Florida, providing legal services in Commercial Litigation, Franchise Law, and Corporate Law. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Miami in May 2014. Continuing his education at the University of Miami School of Law, he graduated magna cum laude in 2017. During law school, he earned distinctions in Litigation Skills I, Litigation Skills II, and Alternate Dispute Resolution, and received the Excellence Award in Professional Responsibility.

Mr. Braunstein has a decorated academic background, having been the Captain of the Trial Team, where he received noteworthy recognition for advocacy in numerous competitions. As a member of the Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board, he served on the Presidential Advisory Board and was honored as the Best Oralist. At the University of Miami Race and Social Justice Law Review, he excelled as the Senior Articles Editor, winning the Best Student Casenote Award and having his article published.

He began his legal journey with Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. in June 2015 as a law clerk, eventually becoming an associate in September 2017. Mr. Braunstein has managed numerous franchise and complex commercial litigation cases in state and federal courts, along with representing clients in mediation and arbitration processes.

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