Joshua M. Atlas
Associate j.atlas@mooreandlee.com
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Main: 954.525.6110
Fax: 954.525.6177
500 E. Broward Blvd.
Suite 1820
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33394
Joshua M. Atlas was associated with Leiby Stearns & Roberts, P.A. in Ft. Lauderdale before joining Moore & Lee, LLP as an associate in 2006. While attending law school, Mr. Atlas gained exposure to construction law as a summer associate at Valdini & Palmer. The focus of Mr. Atlas’ practice since entering private practice is construction law and commercial litigation, representing general contractors, subcontractors and sureties in construction disputes. Mr. Atlas has regularly published and presented case law and legislative updates to trade organizations in South Florida. Prior to joining private practice, Mr. Atlas interned with the Honorable Judge Susan Lebow of the 17th Circuit Court in and for Broward County, Florida.
Education
J.D., Tulane University Law School, 2004
Cum Laude
Member, Tulane National
Moot Court Trial Team, 2004
B.S., University of Florida, 2001
Bar Admissions
United States District Court for Florida, 2004U.S. District Court for Southern District of Florida, 2005
Notable Cases
- Successfully litigated and mediated lien foreclosure actions, bond claims, construction defect cases and contract actions on behalf of general contractors and subcontractors on commercial and residential projects.
- Defended general contractor and employees against lawsuit for violation of employment agreement restrictions and misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Successfully negotiated with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations to obtain reinstatement of previously revoked license for State Certified roofing contractor.
- Defended general contractor and employees against lawsuit for violation of employment agreement restrictions and misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Successfully negotiated with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations to obtain reinstatement of previously revoked license for State Certified roofing contractor.
Affiliations
Mr. Atlas is a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association and the Broward County Bar Association.
Personal
Mr. Atlas was born in Brooklyn , New York .