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Esther Veloz
Associate
100 S.E. 3rd Avenue
Suite 2700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Suite 2700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
esther.veloz@nelsonmullins.com
Esther focuses her practice on banking and real estate litigation and appellate matters, with experience representing individuals, financial institutions, and corporate clients at the state and federal level. These matters include secured financing disputes, first-party property defense, premises liability, and commercial evictions.
Esther focuses her practice on banking and real estate litigation and appellate matters, with experience representing individuals, financial institutions, and corporate clients at the state and federal level. These matters include secured financing disputes, first-party property defense, premises liability, and commercial evictions.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Florida-based AmLaw 200 law firm, Fort Lauderdale and Miami (2021–2024)
Education
-
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
JD,
summa cum laude, Dean's List
(2021)
- Vice President of Internal Operations and Competitions, NSU Nova Trial Association
- Florida International University, BS, Criminal Justice, cum laude (2016)
Admissions
- Florida, 2021
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Practice Areas
Industries
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Florida-based AmLaw 200 law firm, Fort Lauderdale and Miami (2021–2024)
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in "Torts"
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in "Criminal Procedure"
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Appellate Practice (2026)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026)
- Litigation - Real Estate (2026)
Professional Activities
- Florida Bar Association
Community
- The Children’s Opportunity Group, Member
- Guardian Ad Litem, Pro Bono Appellate Counsel in Defending Best Interests Project
Leadership
- Leadership Broward, Class XLII (2023–2024)
Esther focuses her practice on banking and real estate litigation and appellate matters, with experience representing individuals, financial institutions, and corporate clients at the state and federal level. These matters include secured financing disputes, first-party property defense, premises liability, and commercial evictions.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Florida-based AmLaw 200 law firm, Fort Lauderdale and Miami (2021–2024)
Education
-
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
JD,
summa cum laude, Dean's List
(2021)
- Vice President of Internal Operations and Competitions, NSU Nova Trial Association
- Florida International University, BS, Criminal Justice, cum laude (2016)
Admissions
- Florida, 2021
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Practice Areas
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in "Torts"
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in "Criminal Procedure"
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Appellate Practice (2026)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026)
- Litigation - Real Estate (2026)
- Florida Bar Association
- The Children’s Opportunity Group, Member
- Guardian Ad Litem, Pro Bono Appellate Counsel in Defending Best Interests Project
- Leadership Broward, Class XLII (2023–2024)
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