Douglas E. Ede is a Partner in the Firm's Miami office and a member of the Business & Commercial Litigation Department. His practice concentrates on representing business entities and individuals in a variety of matters including commercial litigation, labor, administrative and municipal actions and commercial transactions.  Mr. Ede has tried dozens of jury and non-jury cases to verdict in both state and federal courts and has written and argued appeals before the First, Third and Fourth District Courts of Appeal.

Mr. Ede is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell demonstrating that he has achieved the highest levels of professional excellence and integrity.  Mr. Ede serves as an expert witness in attorney’s fee disputes and has testified in fee hearings in contract and garnishment litigation.

Mr. Ede dedicates himself to the service of others and the community.  He serves as General Counsel to Florida International Magazine and Cathedral of St. George. His civic service includes membership on the Board of Directors for YMCA of Greater Miami, Board of Directors for South Dade YMCA and Board of Directors for St. George Church and is past Chairman of the Board of South Dade YMCA. In his spare time, he coaches youth sports teams in a variety of leagues throughout Miami-Dade County, Florida.

• Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil Mediator
• Certified to mediate Florida Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediations under Florida Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC09-54

• J.D., Nova Southeastern University (1988)
• M.B.A., Barry University (1988)
• B.S., Finance, Florida State University (1984)

• Admitted to practice in the State of Florida as well as the  United States District Court in the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
• Member, Board of Directors of YMCA of Greater Miami as well as for South Dade YMCA
• Member, Board of Directors of Saint George Church
• Past Chairman, South Dade YMCA