Founder & Senior Managing Partner

Gavin Elliot, Esq

Gavin T. Elliot is an international lawyer who is licensed to practice in Florida, Washington D.C., England, and Wales. Gavin is the founder of The Elliot Legal Group, P.A., a private practice with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. Established in 2010, Attorney Elliot and his firm concentrate on business law, real estate law, and foreclosure defense services.

BIOGRAPHY

Throughout his accomplished career, Mr. Elliot has represented a wide variety of clients, including single member LLCs and Fortune 500 companies. Recognized for his work inside and outside of the courtroom, Mr. Elliot understands what is best for his clients. Beginning his legal career as a public defender in Orange County, Mr. Elliot was able to obtain valuable legal experience. In 2003, Mr. Elliot shifted his focus to different practice areas.

Mr. Elliot is a member of the American Bar Association and the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar. Known for being active in both the legal and local communities, Mr. Elliot also finds time to volunteer. He is a former Rotary member, and has previously served as director of Access Charter School, a school for autistic children.

Born in Harrow, England, Gavin and his family moved to the United States when he was a child. Growing up in Florida, Gavin attended high school in Fort Lauderdale, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida. Looking to further his education, Gavin was awarded his Juris Doctorate degree in 2001 from the University of Miami School of Law.

Experience

2018 - 2025
Partner, Jenkins & Lane Family Law

Leads a family law team focusing on divorce, custody negotiations, and high-conflict separations.

2013 – 2018
Associate, Wallace Legal Group

Handled family court cases and assisted in developing mediation strategies for complex custody disputes.

Education & Certificates

2001
University of Miami

Focused on family and child advocacy law.

1998
University of Florida, B.S. Public relations

Graduated with honors, concentrating on social justice and family systems.

Practice Areas
  • Business Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Real Estate Litigation
Bar Admissions & Years
  • 2002, Florida
  • 2002, Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • 2010, Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • 2013, Washington D.C.
  • 2018, England and Wales
Current/Past Affiliations or Offices Held
  • Florida, 2002
  • Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales
  • The Law Society of England and Wales
  • U.S. Federal Courts for the Middle District of Florida, 2002
  • U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Florida, 2010
  • Bar for the District of Columbia, 2013
  • Agent for Attorneys Title Insurance Fund
  • MENSA
  • Member, The Florida Bar, Business Law Section
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Rotary (Past)
  • Director, Access Charter School (Past)
Honors and Awards
  • Expertise Top 16 Personal Injury Attorneys in Pompano Beach, FL.
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating
  • Superlawyers Rising Star 2014
  • Superlawyers Rising Star 2015
  • Top 10% in the USA Corporate and Transactional Attorney, Top 10% in the USA Corporate and Transactional Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction, 2017
  • Recognition of contribution to the legal profession, The Global Directory of Who's Who Top Lawyer, 2018
  • Recognition of contribution to the legal profession, The Global Directory of Who's Who Top Lawyer, 2017

— See what our clients have to say

I have known Gavin for over 20 years. He has always exhibited the utmost professionalism and knowledge of the law. Gavin is always there to help. I would highly recommend Gavin

Satisfied Customer

I have known Mr. Elliot for the entirety of his legal career (since law school,). I know him to be a skilled and diligent advocate for his business and real estate clients. He is thoughtful in his approach and has great problem-solving capabilities.

Satisfied Customer

Mr Elliot is an excellent attorney. His integrity and good judgment are above reproach. He is the model of courtroom decorum and possesses an almost unlimited patience, whether dealing with hostile opposing counsel or a distraught client. I recommend him highly.

Satisfied Customer

Mr. Elliot helped me beat a billion dollar company. Have chosen Gavin on numerous litigations and business ventures.

John Baxter

Business Owner

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