Michael Elkins, Esq., Founder and Partner of MLE Law, Selected to 2026 Florida Super Lawyers List

Michael Elkins, Esq., founder and partner of Fort Lauderdale-based MLE Law, has been selected to the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers List. This is the eighth consecutive year that Elkins has been selected as a Super Lawyer (2019–2026). He was previously selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for five consecutive years (2011–2015).
The top 5% of lawyers in Florida are selected by Super Lawyers. The top 2.5% of lawyers in Florida are selected for the Rising Stars honor by Super Lawyers.

Elkins is a nationally quoted employment, business and sports attorney representing businesses, municipalities and individuals in labor and employment, business and sports matters. In addition, he provides outside General Counsel services (daily corporate advice, preparation and review of corporate documents, creation of corporate entities, merger and acquisition representation).

A litigation attorney for 25 years, Elkins continues to disrupt how lawyers attract and retain business by utilizing technology to make the business of law more efficient and beneficial for clients.

In addition to his employment law practice, Elkins advises businesses, athletes and organizations on sports law matters, including Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, contracts and related business transactions.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

“Being selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list for the eighth consecutive year is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the trust and respect of my peers and the results we continue to deliver for our clients,” said Elkins. “As the legal and business landscapes continue to evolve, I remain focused on providing practical counsel that helps clients navigate challenges, manage risk and make informed decisions.”

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