Jennifer Zinn Beraha

Counsel
Jennifer Z Beraha

Jennifer Zinn Beraha helps clients handle commercial litigation and transactional matters, focusing her practice in the areas of franchise and real estate law. Jennifer represents clients in state and federal courts and has successfully assisted in obtaining multi-million-dollar judgments on behalf of her clients in both the courtroom and arbitration proceedings. Jennifer leverages her experience as a former federal clerk as she manages all aspects of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, case management, discovery, motion practice, negotiations, trials, and appeals.

With over a decade of experience, Jennifer regularly assists franchisors in a variety of complex litigation matters, including trademark protection, intellectual property rights, and franchise terminations, as well as in the preparation of franchise disclosure documents.

Jennifer's real estate litigation practice covers a wide range of matters, including construction defect cases, land use and zoning matters, violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and foreclosures of both commercial and residential properties, as well as the representation of developers in the formation of condominium and other planned unit developments.

Jennifer also has experience representing clients in federal receivership actions, handling matters from insolvency to complex business litigation.

Jennifer strives to make a meaningful impact in her community by working closely with the Miami Diaper Bank, a philanthropic organization dedicated to advocating for children's health and wellness in South Florida.

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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. Boston University School of Law 2014
    • Judicial extern, the Honorable Judith G. Dein, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • B.A. History and Art History Emory University 2011

Bar Admissions

  • Florida

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Clerk Experience

  • The Honorable Jonathan Goodman U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Recognition
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  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers, South Florida