Larry A. Strauss is an attorney with over 20 years of experience in litigation, law firm management, and journalism. He has worked at several law firms handling various types of litigation, as well as for an automotive company overseeing their legal matters. Strauss also has experience as both a litigation associate and chief operating officer at one law firm, where he managed operations. He received his law degree from Penn State University and bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

1. LARRY A. STRAUSS, ESQ.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL  (561) 301-2932
strausslawfirm@comcast.net  www.larrystrausslaw.com  www.linkedin.com/in/larrystrauss
Martindale-Hubbell rated AV Preeminent | Avvo rated Superb
Overview Attorney and journalist with law firm, in-house and government experience. Diverse skills include state
and federal court litigation, discovery, negotiation, mediation, administrative proceedings, contracts,
trademarks, law firm management, editing and writing, and the tact to navigate challenging clients,
counsel and situations.
Experience Associate, Law Offices of Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, PLLC,
2015 - , Stuart, FL
 Plaintiff-focused law firm litigating complex commercial and civil matters, including employment
law, personal injury, tobacco cases, wrongful death and medical malpractice; and
 Skilled in conducting depositions, resolving cases in mediation, and in courtroom advocacy.
Litigation Counsel, Strauss Law LLC, 2010 - , Palm Beach Gardens, FL
 Law firm focused on business and real estate litigation, employment law defense, creditor/trustee
bankruptcy actions, and contract work for other firms; and
 Adept at working with challenging and high-maintenance clients, as well as sophisticated in-
house counsel at large corporations.
Associate Litigation Counsel, Automotive Management Services, Inc.,
2014 - 2015, West Palm Beach, FL
 Oversaw employment law, consumer, civil, and commercial legal matters arising at 93
automotive dealerships in eight states. Supervised the work of outside counsel. Advised the
company regarding risk management and litigation mitigation. Resolved matters pre-litigation
and through mediation.
Litigation Counsel, Frank, White-Boyd, P.A., 2010-2014, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
 Headed the law firm’s Litigation Practice Group, including business and real estate litigation,
foreclosures, employment law defense, and bankruptcy matters.
Schwarzberg & Associates, 2003 - 2010, West Palm Beach, FL
Litigation Associate, 2003 - 2010
 Engaged in a variety of commercial and civil litigation, including real estate, employment
law defense, contracts, trademark disputes, cybersquatting, and the representation of creditors
in bankruptcy actions; and
 Prevailed for a creditor in a three-year long Chapter 7 bankruptcy involving $4.2 million
in fraudulent transfers, resulting in a significant settlement and substantial reimbursement
of attorneys’ and experts’ fees.
Chief Operating Officer and Litigation Associate, Feb. 2008 - Dec. 2009
 While continuing to practice law, I managed the firm’s operations, including personnel, HR,
benefits, billing, marketing, advertising, and client relations;
 Guided the firm through the closing of a satellite office, dissolution of a five-member
partnership and transition to a new entity thereafter;
 Implemented firm’s TrialWorks Case Management Software migration; and
 Oversaw the hiring process and recruitment of new employees.
 Florida;
 U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida;
 U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida;
 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; and
 U.S. Supreme Court.
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 Board member, Palm Beach County Bar Association’s North County Section.
 Co-author, Employment Law for Law Firms: Do the Shoemaker’s Children Need New Shoes?,
Florida Bar Journal, July 2009 (part 1) and October 2009 (part 2);
 Presenter, CLE session, “Employment Law for Law Firms,” offered to members of the Palm
Beach County Bar, October 6, 2006; and
 CLE Instructor, “An Insider’s Guide for Attorneys Dealing with the Media,” American Inns
of Court, Cumberland County, PA, February 6, 2003.
Education Penn State University Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA, J.D., 2003
Honors and activities:
 Senior Editor, the Penn State Dickinson Law Review;
 Association of Trial Lawyers of America 2003 National Student Trial Advocacy
Competition (third place of 16 teams); and
 Chair, Student Bar Association Technology Committee.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, B.S., Journalism & Communications, 1992
Honors and activities:
 Chief Associate Justice, UF Student Honor Court;
 John Paul Jones, Jr., Magazine Writing Award – awarded to the program’s most
promising student;
 UF Presidential Recognition Award; and
 Executive Editor, Orange & Blue Magazine – named best in the nation.
Internships Judicial Intern, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin,
2002 – 2003, Mechanicsburg, PA
 Researched legal issues, reviewed petitions for appeal, and drafted memoranda for legal
opinions.
Summer Associate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor’s Office
of General Counsel, 2001 - 2002, Harrisburg, PA
 Worked for the Department of Health (2002), the Commission on Crime and Delinquency
(2002), and the Office of Administration (2001);
 Researched issues and drafted memoranda on anti-terrorism measures, quarantine powers,
statutory interpretation, health care regulation, cybersquatting, trademarks, and privacy of
Social Security numbers; and
 Edited and drafted contracts, helped revise website privacy and external hyperlink policies,
assisted attorneys with trial and administrative hearing strategies, and helped draft new
legislation and implement regulations.
Journalism Assistant Business Editor; Assistant Lifestyles Editor; Columnist; Staff
Writer, The News-Press and Gannett News Service, 1992-2000, Fort Myers, FL
 Oversaw production of 12 daily and special sections, and supervised, trained, and recruited
staff writers, clerks, and interns; and
 Conceptualized, wrote and edited articles and columns on business, technology, personal
finance, real estate, health and human interest.
Staff Writer at USA TODAY, 1994, Arlington, VA
 Reporter writing business articles for the Money section and Gannett News Service while on
loan from its affiliated Gannett newspaper, The News-Press.
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