About Citadel Law — Litigation Fort Lauderdale Florida

Citadelle Law (also known as Citadel Law) handles litigation Fort Lauderdale residents and businesses bring when negotiation has run its course, from offices at 1451 W Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300. The firm serves clients across Broward County, including Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Coral Springs, and the broader South Florida region. Because Broward County courts handle approximately 28,800 civil cases per year alongside 18,400 criminal matters, the local court calendar is busy and active. Additionally, the firm covers personal injury, premises liability, immigration, deportation defense, real estate, wrongful death, and foreclosure defense — a wide spread that fits many client needs under one roof.

Most civil matters are heard within the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit at the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale. Furthermore, satellite courthouses in Hollywood, Deerfield Beach, and Plantation make access easier for residents across Broward. Local clients comparing options can browse the litigation attorney directory for additional firms. Personal injury cases involving car accidents, slip and fall incidents, and workplace injuries make up a large share of the firm’s tort practice.

What Clients Say

Reviewers describe a responsive intake team and attorneys who handle high-stakes matters — wrongful death, foreclosure defense, immigration removal — with care for the family impact. Clients mention thorough investigation, plain-English explanations of Florida procedure, and reliable case updates. Several note that the firm’s broad practice areas allowed them to keep related matters with one team.

Litigation Fort Lauderdale — Practice Areas & Services

• Personal injury including car accidents, slip and fall, and workplace incidents.
• Premises liability claims against retailers, hotels, and property owners.
• Wrongful death claims for surviving family members under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act.
• Foreclosure defense for Broward County homeowners facing lender action.
• Immigration and deportation defense before the Miami immigration court.
• Real estate disputes including title, contract, and HOA matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a civil litigation case take in Broward County?

Most Broward civil cases take 12 to 24 months from filing to trial, with discovery filling much of that period. Many cases settle at mediation, which typically happens four to nine months after filing. Personal injury and foreclosure timelines depend heavily on insurance and lender response times.

What does litigation cost in Fort Lauderdale?

Personal injury cases are usually handled on contingency, meaning no fee unless the firm recovers. Foreclosure defense and immigration matters often run on flat fees with defined scope. Commercial and real estate disputes typically bill hourly. Always get a written fee agreement before work begins.

Where is the Broward County courthouse?

The main Broward County Courthouse is at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale. Satellite courthouses serve Hollywood, Deerfield Beach, and Plantation. The County Civil division handles disputes between $8,001 and $50,000, while Circuit Civil handles matters above $50,000.