About Steven Gerson

Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1962, Steven Gerson has called Broward County, Florida home since 1979. After a successful career in real estate and mortgage brokerage throughout the 1980s, Steven pursued his passion for law following the birth of his first child in 1989. Admitted to practice by The Florida Bar, he brings over three decades of business, judicial, and trial acumen to each client representation.

Today, Steven Gerson applies his extensive civil litigation background to advocate for individuals and families facing complex personal injury disputes across Plantation, Florida, and throughout South Florida.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Summa Cum Laude – Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law (1994)

While at Nova, Steven Gerson graduated 2nd in his class of 272 and served as Executive Editor of the Nova Law Review. At graduation, he received the prestigious Shepard Broad Scholar Award (formerly known as the Dean’s Award), recognizing his exceptional academic achievement and legal scholarship.

Bar Admissions

• Licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Legal Career

Steven began his legal journey clerking at the insurance defense firm Peterson and Bernard. From 1993 to 1998, he worked at Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster & Russell, P.A., one of the largest law firms in Fort Lauderdale, handling cases in both real estate and complex civil litigation.

In 1998, Steven Gerson co-founded the law firm Dearman & Gerson with fellow attorney Mark J. Dearman. Over their 12-year partnership, they represented clients across key litigation matters:

• Insurance Defense Matters: Gaining deep insight into carrier valuation methods and defense strategies
• Personal Injury & Accident Claims: Representing victims of car, truck, and motorcycle collisions through our dedicated vehicle accident practice
• Premises Liability: Handling dangerous property condition claims including slip and fall injuries
• Medical Malpractice & Negligence: Managing complex healthcare liability discovery and trial practice
• Real Estate & Commercial Transactions: Providing strategic counsel across our broader Florida legal practice areas

Judicial & Community Service

Under his judicial service role, Steven Gerson served for 19 years as a part-time Broward County Traffic Hearing Officer/Magistrate, presiding over traffic-related matters at the West Satellite Courthouse in Plantation.

In 2025, he resigned as Magistrate to join the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council, where he helps advance the Council’s mission of providing FHP troopers with resources that support them in delivering quality service to the public and improving their personal well-being.

Personal Life

Steven lives in Plantation, Florida, with his wife of 39 years and their adult daughter and two sons. He continues to stay actively involved in the local legal and civic community while maintaining a client-centered approach in his private practice.

At Justice Law

Steven Gerson brings to Justice Law a wealth of experience in litigation, real estate, and personal injury law, as well as a well-established reputation for integrity, professionalism, and diligence in legal service. His long-standing dedication to the South Florida community and his practical, balanced approach to legal advocacy make him a valued member of the firm’s team.

To schedule a confidential consultation with Steven Gerson, visit our contact page.
Available 24/7: ☎ (954) 515-5656