ANDREW B. ZELMANOWITZ
Partner
954-712-5160
201 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Andrew Zelmanowitz is a member of the Dispute Resolution Team based in Berger Singerman’s Fort
Lauderdale office. He represents businesses and individuals in a variety of complex commercial disputes,
including intellectual property, class action, and general liability cases in both state and federal courts. Andrew
also has an established practice devoted to counseling and defending employers in employment
litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Andrew spent years handling a wide range of cases at a full-service AmLaw
100 firm.
Andrew currently serves as the Chair of the Grievance Committee of The Florida Bar and is a Member of the
Federal Court Practice Committee, a standing committee of The Florida Bar.
Andrew received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University, where he played on the school’s
intercollegiate varsity basketball team. He obtained his law degree from Florida International University’s
College of law, graduating fifth in his class, while working full time as a consultant at an insurance firm.
Education
J.D., Florida International University
B.A., Wesleyan University
Bar Admissions
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Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Practice Teams
Dispute Resolution
Practice Areas
Class Action Litigation
Complex Commercial Litigation
Director/Officer Litigation & Partnership Disputes
Insurance
Intellectual Property
Labor & Employment
Awards & Honors
The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024
Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2020-2022
Community Activities / Associations
FIU College of Law, Alumni Dean Circle
Barrister, Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court
Member, Federal Bar Association, South Florida Chapter
Member, Broward County Bar Association
Chair, Grievance Committee of The Florida Bar
Member, Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar
Member, 17th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, Section “E”
Past Board Member, Hallandale Beach Parks & Recreation Department
In the News
Fifty-Six Berger Singerman Attorneys Recognized in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers In America
August 15, 2024
Business Insider Features Andrew Zelman in, "A woman gave 2 weeks' notice but was fired on the spot.
Employment lawyers say it's not ethical, but it is legal"
August 9, 2024
Orlando Weekly Quotes Andrew Zelman in, "Florida has a new law loosening child labor restrictions on
construction sites — what should employers know?"
July 2, 2024
Sun Sentinel Features Andrew Zelman in, "South Florida businesses play waiting game with new FTC ban on
‘noncompete’ agreements"
May 6, 2024
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NerdWallet Features Andrew Zelman in, "Lottery Pool? Take These Precautions Before Diving In"
March 26, 2024
HR Dive Cites Andrew Zelman in, "Florida Bill Would Expand Working Hours for Minors."
February 13, 2024
Business.com Quotes Andrew Zelman in, "Wrongful Termination: 7 Illegal Reasons to Fire Someone"
September 22, 2023
SHRM Quotes Andrew B. Zelman in, "Make Time to Limit Liability for Payoffs"
August 17, 2022
Twenty-three Berger Singerman Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Edition of Florida Super Lawyers
June 27, 2022
BenefitsPro Quotes Andrew Zelman in "SCOTUS vaccine mandate ruling: The industry reacts"
January 26, 2022
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Quotes Andrew Zelman in, "Big Florida businesses urged to continue plans to
install COVID vaccine mandate"
November 11, 2021
Reworked Quotes Andrew Zelmanowitz in, "How Private Companies Within the US Can Prepare for the
Vaccination Mandate"
September 21, 2021
Business.com Features Andrew Zelman in, "Noncompete Agreements and Biden's Executive Order"
August 30, 2021
Sun-Sentinel Quotes Andrew Zelman in, "There’s hope for the unemployed seeking to reclaim federal benefits"
August 1, 2021
Nineteen Berger Singerman Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Edition of Florida Super Lawyers
June 24, 2021
Washington Post Quotes Andrew Zelman in, "This concert ticket costs $18 — or $1,000 if you’re not
vaccinated"
May 29, 2021
NBC6 Quotes Andrew Zelmanowitz in, "Florida House Passes Bill Banning Businesses From Requiring COVID
‘Vaccine Passports'"
April 29, 2021
Sun-Sentinel Quotes Andrew B. Zelman in, "Gov. Ron DeSantis issues order banning ‘vaccine passports’"
April 2, 2021
Sun-Sentinel Quotes Andrew B. Zelman in, "Gov. Ron DeSantis issues order banning ‘vaccine passports’"
April 2, 2021
NBC6 Features Andrew Zelmanowitz in, "Labor Lawyer: Private Businesses Can Bar Unvaccinated"
March 31, 2021
Associated Press Quotes Andrew Zelman in, "Business owners ponder whether to require COVID-19 shots"
February 12, 2021
Business.com Quotes Andrew Zelmanowitz in, "Can Employers Require Employees to Get the COVID
Vaccine?"
January 21, 2021
Fast Company Features Andrew Zelmanowitz in, "Employers can legally impose a vaccine mandate. But
should they?"
December 23, 2020
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South Florida Business Journal Quotes Andrew Zelmanowitz in, "How Florida's minimum wage increase
affects businesses with tipped workers"
November 19, 2020
South Florida Business Journal Quotes Andrew Zelmanowitz in, "Why these South Florida business owners
support a $15 minimum wage"
October 28, 2020
Business.com Features Andrew Zelmanowitz in, "What Is Considered Wrongful Termination?"
October 28, 2020
HR Daily Advisor invites Andrew Zelmanowitz as a guest for his podcast, "HR Works: COVID-19 Update on
Avoiding COVID Related Employee Lawsuits"
June 18, 2020
HR Daily Advisor invites Andrew Zelmanowitz as a guest for his podcast, "HR Works COVID-19 Update: What
Should Be in Every Employee Handbook"
June 11, 2020
Berger Singerman's Andrew Zelmanowitz Named 2019 South Florida Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award
Honoree
June 25, 2019
Sun Sentinel mentions Andrew B. Zelmanowitz and Ashley Dillman Bruce in, "People on the move: Bluegreen
Vacations Corp. names senior vice president, business development and innovation"
January 13, 2019
Berger Singerman Elevates Andrew Zelmanowitz to Partner and Ashley Dillman Bruce to Of Counsel
January 2, 2019
Berger Singerman Continues Growth with Two New Hires and Creation of Innovation Advisor Position
August 26, 2018
Publications
Daily Business Review, "Creating and Maintaining a Knowledge Management Database to Address
Employment Issues"
June 7, 2023
Construction Executive "Construction Executives Should Be Dusting Off Employee Handbooks"
December 3, 2021
South Florida Business Journal "HR departments and lawyers address the changing workplace in Florida"
February 16, 2021
Miami Herald "Your employee participated in the Washington riots. Can you legally fire them?"
January 11, 2021
HRO Today, "Maintaining Health, Minimizing Risk"
June 8, 2020
Client Alert - COVID-19: The CARES Act Creates Paycheck Protection Program
March 26, 2020
Law360, "The Wary Employer's Guide To Key Coronavirus Concerns"
March 16, 2020
Events & Speaking Engagements
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Andrew Zelmanowitz, Presenter, "The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act for 2024: Practical
Application for Employers," Lexology Masterclass
February 7, 2024
HR Daily Advisor invites Andrew Zelmanowitz as a guest for his podcast, "HR Works: COVID-19 Update on
Avoiding COVID Related Employee Lawsuits"
June 18, 2020
HR Daily Advisor invites Andrew Zelmanowitz as a guest for his podcast, "HR Works COVID-19 Update: What
Should Be in Every Employee Handbook"
June 11, 2020
Webinar: Emerging Issues Facing Businesses Amidst COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Doing Business in Florida Blog
DOL Implements New Overtime Thresholds
April 24, 2024
Prior Affiliations
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