Susan Brown

Personal Injury Attorney Head of Personal Injury Department

25+ Years of Experience • Dania Beach, Florida • Federal Court Litigator

(742) 263-4252

Advocating for Your Rights Across South Florida

Your story matters. Your family matters. Your results matter.F

Susan Brown is a Florida personal injury attorney who oversees the Personal Injury Department at Florida Advocates in Dania Beach. With more than 25 years of experience in insurance litigation, Susan has dedicated her career to helping accident victims and their families get the compensation they deserve.

After an accident, you need more than just a lawyer—you need a team that listens, communicates, and delivers results. At Florida Advocates, we get to know you, understand your situation, and deliver the results your family deserves.

A Journey From Insurance Insider to Client Advocate

Susan’s path to law was anything but traditional—and that’s exactly what makes her so effective.

Before law school, Susan began her career as an insurance adjuster handling workers’ compensation and bodily injury claims. In that role, she saw firsthand how insurance companies evaluate claims, the tactics they use to minimize payouts, and how the system truly works behind closed doors.

That insider view led to a defining decision. After being recruited to work for the world’s largest personal injury firm, Susan chose to go to law school—not to protect corporations, but to use her knowledge to advocate for injured individuals who needed it most.

Today, Susan uses her unique background to anticipate insurance company tactics and build stronger cases for her clients. She’s seen both sides—and now she fights for yours.

Serving Clients Throughout South Florida, Southwest Florida & Tampa Bay

As a Florida car accident lawyer and Florida personal injury attorney, Susan represents accident victims across the state:

Broward County

• Dania Beach car accident lawyer
• Dania Beach personal injury attorney 
• Hollywood car accident lawyer
• Hollywood personal injury attorney 
• Ft Lauderdale car accident lawyer
• Ft Lauderdale personal injury attorney
• Broward car accident lawyer
• Broward personal injury attorney

Miami-Dade County 

• Miami car accident lawyer 
• Miami personal injury attorney 
• Miami-Dade County car accident lawyer 
• Miami-Dade County personal injury attorney

Palm Beach County

• West Palm Beach car accident lawyer 
• West Palm Beach personal injury attorney 
• Palm Beach County car accident lawyer 
• Palm Beach County personal injury attorney

Tampa Bay Area

• Tampa car accident lawyer 
• Tampa personal injury attorney 
• Hillsborough County car accident lawyer 
• Hillsborough County personal injury attorney

Southwest Florida

• Fort Myers car accident lawyer 
• Fort Myers personal injury attorney 
• Collier County car accident lawyer 
• Collier County personal injury attorney
• Charlotte County car accident lawyer 
• Charlotte County personal injury attorney
• Lee County car accident lawyer
• Lee County personal injury attorney

Personal Injury: Your Story Matters

As a Florida personal injury lawyer, Susan understands that every injury case is about more than just medical bills and lost wages—it’s about real people whose lives have been turned upside down. At Florida Advocates, we listen first.

Susan handles personal injury cases including:

• Car Accidents — As a Broward car accident lawyer and Miami car accident lawyer 
• Truck Accidents — Commercial vehicle collisions 
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Slip and Fall / Premises Liability
• Wrongful Death — Compassionate representation for grieving families 
• Insurance Bad Faith

What Sets Susan Apart

Insurance Industry Insider

Before becoming an attorney, Susan worked as an insurance adjuster handling worker’s compensation and bodily injury claims. She knows how adjusters think, how claims are evaluated, and what tactics insurers use to minimize payouts. Now she uses that insider knowledge to advocate for you.

Federal Court Litigator — Proven Winner

Susan doesn’t just file lawsuits—she wins them. She has argued and won cases in both the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. When your case needs to go to federal court, Susan has the experience and track record to get results.

Extensive Federal Court Admissions

Susan is admitted to practice in all three federal district courts in Florida: 

• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida 
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

This means she can represent you anywhere in the state—at both the state and federal level.

Award-Winning Law School Career

Susan graduated with Honors from the University of Florida College of Law, where she: 

• Received the Book Award in Legal Drafting
• Served as Teaching Assistant in Appellate Advocacy and Legal Research & Writing 
• Won a Trial Advocacy Scholarship through a written competition

Her academic excellence translates into exceptional legal writing, persuasive arguments, and meticulous case preparation.

Represents Cases From Start to Finish

Susan’s experience on both sides of insurance litigation—plaintiff and defense—gives her the ability to handle your case from the onset until its conclusion, whether through litigation or settlement. She considers all angles, anticipates the opposition’s moves, and builds the strongest possible case for you.

Results That Reflect Your Story

Every case is different, and the right decision isn’t always the easiest or fastest one. I focus on understanding the full medical, financial, and personal impact of an injury before advising clients on the best path forward. The examples below reflect that approach.

SUSAN TO PROVIDE: Share some notable case results. Examples:

Seeing the Bigger Picture When It Matters Most

The insurance company extended what it described as its maximum settlement authority—less than $40,000—despite ongoing symptoms and a recommendation for spinal surgery following a rear‑end collision.  The client, reluctant to undergo surgery and hoping to avoid litigation, strongly considered accepting the offer to bring the matter to a close.

Rather than encouraging a quick resolution, I counseled the client to pause and consider the long‑term medical and financial implications before making a final decision. As symptoms worsened, it became clear that surgery could not be delayed. Trusting my guidance and focused on achieving the best outcome for the client’s specific situation, the client agreed that filing suit—rather than settling—was the right course.

The client proceeded with the necessary surgery and ultimately obtained a recovery more than ten times greater than the insurer’s final pre‑suit offer—fully accounting for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering that would have gone uncompensated had the case resolved earlier.

 Looking Beyond the Initial Evaluation

The client was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle and received only limited, sporadic medical care due in part to COVID‑related disruptions. After the client was believed to have “completed” treatment, the insurance adjuster extended what was described as the best available offer—$7,500.

Rather than accepting that evaluation at face value, I continued to communicate with the client about ongoing symptoms and closely reviewed the medical records. By questioning an unusual notation in an X‑ray report, we uncovered an undiagnosed fracture that had gone unaddressed.

With a clearer understanding of the true extent of the injuries, we were able to present the full extent of the injuries accurately and secure a six‑figure policy‑limits tender for the client—an outcome that would not have been possible without careful review, follow‑up, and persistence beyond the insurer’s initial assessment.

Helping a Family When It Mattered Most

While representing a client in an ongoing automobile‑accident lawsuit, the client was later involved in a second, nearly fatal collision caused by a drunk driver. From the scene of the crash, the client instructed a family member to contact me directly, having kept my personal contact information throughout the earlier case.

By becoming involved immediately, I was able to investigate the available insurance coverages, identify all potential sources of recovery, and engage with multiple carriers at the outset. Acting quickly and strategically, I secured tenders of all available bodily‑injury coverage from three separate insurers—each providing substantial six‑figure policy limits—without the need for litigation.

Early involvement and decisive action ensured the client’s family had timely financial support during a critical period, allowing them to focus on recovery and care rather than prolonged legal uncertainty.

Showing Up When It Matters

While vacationing in Florida, a client was injured at a boat show and needed immediate legal guidance before returning home to the Northeast. After unsuccessfully reaching out to other attorneys, the client contacted my office late in the day with an early‑morning flight scheduled the next morning. Unable to travel to my office before leaving the state, the client explained the situation and asked whether help was still possible.

Rather than delegating the intake or postponing assistance, I handled the initial meeting personally and went directly to the resort where the client was staying.  We met in person, reviewed the circumstances of the incident, and I personally spoke with a friend who had witnessed what occurred. Although it was our only in‑person meeting, establishing trust and understanding the facts firsthand allowed the case to move forward efficiently and effectively.

The matter ultimately resolved without litigation for a high six‑figure settlement—demonstrating that attentive, hands‑on representation at the outset can make a decisive difference in the outcome.

Federal court victories you can share? NO…these were defense

Approximate number of cases handled or families helped?

A Team‑Centered Approach, With Direct Attorney Involvement

Clients don’t just hire an attorney—they gain a dedicated legal team. At our firm, every client works directly with me while also benefiting from the experience and support of a close‑knit team that handles cases collaboratively from start to finish.

While some firms limit attorney involvement after the initial paperwork is signed, we take a different approach. I remain actively involved throughout the representation, making strategic decisions, advising clients directly, and working alongside my team to ensure every case receives the care and attention it deserves.

That team‑based, hands‑on model allows us to be responsive, thorough, and efficient—while ensuring clients always know who is responsible for their case and who to turn to when it matters most.

Why Susan Became an Advocate

SUSAN TO PROVIDE: Share why you transitioned from insurance adjuster to attorney. What moment or experience made you decide to switch sides and advocate for families instead? This is a powerful story—your journey from insider to advocate is compelling.

What was it like working as an insurance adjuster? 

Was there a case or moment that changed your perspective?

 Why did you decide to go to law school? 

What drives you after 25+ years?

PREPARED TWO VERSIONS…long and short so you can pick what works best

Why Susan Became an Advocate Johnpel – use this version

Before becoming an attorney, Susan spent years working as an insurance adjuster handling workers’ compensation and bodily injury claims. In that role, she developed a deep understanding of how insurance companies evaluate claims—how medical records are reviewed, how value is assigned, and how internal guidelines, reserves, and risk management considerations shape outcomes.

Susan worked within an established claims structure that allowed for meaningful responsibility and discretion in handling files. She was also selected as the designated adjuster for the company’s largest insured, managing complex claims subject to specialized claims‑handling procedures. That position provided valuable insight into high‑level claims decision‑making and the inner workings of the insurance system. At the same time, final determinations remained subject to supervisory review and institutional guidelines—reinforcing that outcomes were often driven by process rather than independent advocacy for injured individuals.

Later, Susan was recruited to work for a large personal injury firm, where she gained hands‑on experience advocating for injured clients from a different vantage point. She played an active role in evaluating cases, working directly with clients, and developing claims. However, as a nonlawyer, certain decisions—particularly whether and when to file suit—were appropriately reserved for licensed attorneys. Even when Susan believed strongly in the merits of a client’s case and that litigation was the right course, she could not make that determination herself without a law degree.

Working within those professional boundaries—on both sides of the claims process—clarified her goals. Susan wanted to be in a position where her experience, judgment, and belief in a client’s case were fully aligned with the authority to act. Determined to take on that responsibility, she made the deliberate decision to go to law school. She enrolled in night classes to prepare for the LSAT, applied to law school, and made significant personal sacrifices to pursue that goal—selling her home, parting with most of her belongings, and leaving a lucrative career she loved in order to return to school.

More than 25 years later, what continues to drive Susan is the same purpose that led her to change course: helping people make informed decisions at critical moments in their lives. Her background gives her a rare perspective—understanding not only how insurance companies think, but also how thoughtful evaluation, strategic patience, and principled advocacy can fundamentally change outcomes. That perspective guides her practice today, allowing her to counsel clients with clarity, integrity, and a steady focus on what is ultimately best for them and their families.

Condensed, Website‑Friendly Version

Before becoming an attorney, Susan spent years working as an insurance adjuster handling workers’ compensation and bodily injury claims. She developed a deep understanding of how claims are evaluated, how insurers manage risk, and how internal processes shape outcomes. She was later selected as the designated adjuster for the company’s largest insured, managing complex claims under specialized handling procedures.

Susan was eventually recruited to work for a large personal injury firm, where she gained hands‑on experience advocating for injured clients and working closely with individuals and families during difficult times. While she played an active role in evaluating cases and supporting clients, decisions such as whether and when to file suit were necessarily reserved for licensed attorneys. Even when Susan believed strongly in the merits of a client’s case, she recognized the limits of her role without a law degree.

Determined to take on that responsibility, Susan made the deliberate decision to go to law school—enrolling in night classes to prepare for the LSAT, leaving a lucrative career she loved, and making significant personal sacrifices to pursue a new path. More than 25 years later, she remains driven by the same purpose: helping people make informed decisions at critical moments, guided by experience, judgment, and a clear focus on what is best for each client and family.

Outside the Office

SUSAN TO PROVIDE: Personal details help clients connect with you. Please share:

Family details (if comfortable sharing) 

Connection to South Florida — native? How long have you lived here? 

Hobbies and interests 

Community involvement

Susan has lived in Florida for most of her life, growing up in Gainesville and later settling in South Florida. Outside the office, she enjoys creative pursuits and has a long‑standing appreciation for music and the arts—a passion she shares with her husband of more than 20 years, an artist who inspired her to take up art herself.

A fun fact: before becoming an attorney, Susan sang the National Anthem for the Orlando Magic as well as other major professional sports teams in Orlando. Outside the courtroom, she values balance and meaningful connection, the same qualities she brings to her work with clients.

Education & Credentials

Education

• J.D. with Honors, University of Florida College of Law, 1999 — Book Award in Legal Drafting — Teaching Assistant, Appellate Advocacy and Legal Research & Writing — Trial Advocacy Scholarship (written competition winner)
• B.S., Florida State University

Bar Admissions • Florida 

• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida 
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida 
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

Appellate Experience • Argued and won cases — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 

• Argued and won cases — U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Professional Memberships 

• Broward County Trial Lawyers Association

Schedule Your Free Consultation

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If you’ve been injured in an accident, Susan Brown and the Florida Advocates team are ready to listen, guide you through the process, and deliver the results your family deserves.

We serve clients throughout South Florida and the Tampa Bay area: Dania Beach, Hollywood, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, and Hillsborough County.

Call 754-263-4252 or email susan@fladvocates.com

Florida Advocates 

• 45 E Sheridan St, Dania Beach, FL 33004