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Hon. Myriam Lehr (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Neutral Evaluator Special Master
Miami, FL, United States

About

Before entering private practice, she served as a judge for over twenty-five years on the Miami-Dade County Court, including a term as Chief Judge. Her judicial career involved presiding over thousands of cases across civil, criminal, and domestic violence divisions. She has extensive experience handling complex commercial litigation, insurance disputes, and tort actions. Prior to her time on the bench, she practiced as a commercial litigator in the private sector.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Family Law & Divorce Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Judge
Miami-Dade County Court
Chief Judge
Miami-Dade County Court
Commercial Litigator
Private Practice

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent lecturer on judicial ethics and civil procedure
  • Former Chair of various court committees in Miami-Dade County
  • Contributor to legal education programs for the Florida Bar

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned former jurist with deep roots in the South Florida legal community, offering expertise in high-volume civil litigation and complex insurance matters.

License & Certifications

  • Florida Bar Admission
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
B.A.
University of Miami

Distinction

Served as the Chief Judge of the Miami-Dade County Court, overseeing one of the busiest trial courts in the United States.

Reputation

She is recognized by legal professionals for her balanced temperament, thorough understanding of Florida law, and her ability to facilitate resolutions in highly contentious multi-party disputes.