MICHAEL F. KASHTAN
Partner  
Miami Office
P: 305.448.7988   
mkashtan@dkdr.com

Education
State Univ of New York
at Buffalo, B.S.

Univ of Miami, J.D.

Bar Admissions
Florida

Michael F. Kashtan has a broad complex litigation background including construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance litigation, arbitration and mediation. Attorney Kasthan has been an active member of the Florida Bar for approximately 25 years, consults and lectures regularly with the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects and along with the firm represents architects, engineers and developers throughout the State of Florida. Chambers USA describes Mr. Kashtan as a "tough, highly-ethical and undeniably fair attorney".

Mr. Kashtan has successfully represented numerous architects and engineers in projects ranging from simple contract disputes to multi party construction disputes with claims of over $50 million dollars. Mr. Kashtan has consistently been recognized as one of the top construction lawyers in the state by Best Lawyers of America, Chambers & Partners and Florida Superlawyers. He is "AV" Rated by Martindale Hubbell.

Practice Areas

+ Construction Litigation
+ Commercial Litigation
+ Insurance Litigation
+ Arbitration and Mediation

Professional Licenses & Awards

+ "AV" Rated by Martindale Hubbell
+ Listed on Chambers & Partners 2006, 2007
+ Listed on Best's Directory of Insurance Attorneys

+ Best Lawyers In America 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.
+ Florida Super Lawyers 2006, 2007

Memberships

+ Dade County Bar Association
+ American Bar Association
+ Dade County Defense Bar Association

Court Admissions

+ Florida Bar
+ Southern District of Florida
+ State Certified Mediator