Judge Norman S. Gerstein: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Daniel Robert Graham

Biography

The Hon. Norman S. Gerstein (Ret.) was a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. He was appointed to the seat by former Governor Bob Graham in 1986. Gerstein retired in 2010 and opened his own private mediation and arbitration practice.

Prior to his appointment, he presided as a judge for the Miami-Dade County Court since 1981. Before that, Gerstein was an assistant public defender with the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office (1973 to 1980). He also assisted the grand jury as a special assistant state attorney in investigations involving nursing homes and state programs for abused, neglected, and abandoned children (1979 to 1980).

He received a B.A. from Rollins College in 1970. Gerstein then completed a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 1973.

Among his accolades, Gerstein received the Justice Harry Lee Anstead Professionalism Award, the Justice Kogan Award, and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Community Service Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.

He is the founder and president of Summer Fun for Kids, which provides community-based activities and field trips for at-risk children.

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Regions Bank VS T-Mobile USA, Inc.

On October 5, 2026 a commercial - arbitration subpoena enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Commercial - Arbitration Subpoena Enforcement

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Oct 06, 2026

IN RE: MCINTYRE, MARVIN

On March 28, 2022 a guardianship of person and property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

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Mar 28, 2022

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GUARDIANSHIP OF PERSON AND PROPERTY

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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Aug 23, 2023

BIENVENIDO RODRIGUEZ VS STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY

On June 12, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

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Jun 12, 2018

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Dismissal

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Apr 25, 2022

NORMAN GERSTEIN (HON) (RET), ESQ VS TERRY DELLERSON ET AL

On October 13, 2017 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

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Oct 13, 2017

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Jan 05, 2022

DOUBLE PARK LLC VS KAINE PARKING 125 LLC

On May 22, 2014 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

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May 22, 2014

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Judgment on Appeal

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Miami-Dade County

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Declaratory Judgment

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Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

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Apr 09, 2021

TERMINELLO, LOUIS J (TR) VS LIQUOR ONE OF MIA INC

On February 11, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2014

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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General Creditor

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Feb 11, 2016

HERNANDEZ, ALBERT P VS KRUSE, CARL

On March 1, 2013 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

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Mar 01, 2013

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Transfer

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Apr 27, 2021

CASTRILLON, SHARON VS CENTURY HOMEBUILDERS OF S FLORIDA LLC

On February 21, 2013 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2013

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Sep 20, 2013

FIRST NATL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI VS ROFF, ANNE TOYA

On September 25, 2012 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

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Sep 25, 2012

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Jan 10, 2017

AROCHENA, ALEJANDRO VS CHEVRON U S A INC

On May 11, 2012 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2012

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Apr 14, 2014

BENITEZ, ORLANDO (JR) VS BIMINI DEVELOPMENT OF VILLAGE W CORP

On May 7, 2012 a rpmf -commercial ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2012

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Appealed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Commercial ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Apr 17, 2020

LAGOS, JOSELA VS WINN DIXIE STORES INC

On December 20, 2011 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2011

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Comm Premises Liability

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Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

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Oct 23, 2013

FORFEITURE (CITY OF MIA BCH) VS CITY OF MIA BCH (THE)

On December 2, 2011 a civil forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2011

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Summary Judgment

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Civil Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

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Jan 09, 2017

KLUGER AGENCY HOLDINGS INC (THE) VS GLOBAL MARKETING RESOURCES INC

On November 7, 2011 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Nov 07, 2011

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 21, 2013

VELASCO, EDGAR VS TOWER HILL PREFERRED INS CO

On November 1, 2011 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Nov 01, 2011

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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General Creditor

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Mar 30, 2015

DELVISTA TOWERS CONDO ASSN INC VS CHASE, NATALIE

On October 12, 2011 a rpmf -other action ($0 - $50,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Oct 12, 2011

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Other Action ($0 - $50,000)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Dec 31, 2013

SAFE HARBOR EQUITY 21, LLC VS URQUIJO, MARIA TERESA COLMENERO

On July 20, 2011 a rpmf -non-homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2011

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Non-Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Jul 17, 2012

LINCOLN ROAD III (LLC) VS 721 N LINCOLN LANE (LLC)

On July 7, 2011 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Jul 07, 2011

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Sep 12, 2012

PAGAN, EDWIN VS BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI INC

On June 22, 2011 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2011

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

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Nov 26, 2013

CONCEPCION, SERGIO VS CANO, SOLANGEL

On May 16, 2011 a rpmf -homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2011

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Oct 05, 2012

SOLIS, MARVIN VS TOWER HILL PREFERRED INS CO

On April 22, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2011

Status

Dismissal

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Mar 03, 2016

GRAND BAY AT DORAL COMM DEVELOPMENT DIST VS CENTURY GRAND I LLLP

On April 13, 2011 a rpmf -other action ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Apr 13, 2011

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Other Action ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Jun 03, 2014

OCEAN BANK VS QUINTERO, FRANK (JR)

On March 31, 2011 a rpmf -commercial ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Mar 31, 2011

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Commercial ($250,000 or more)

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Property

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Foreclosure

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May 22, 2012

CAMPOS Y ASOCIADOS VS ALTERS LAW FIRM (PA)

On March 10, 2011 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Norman S. Gerstein presiding.

Filed

Mar 10, 2011

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 02, 2012

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About

Norman S. Gerstein
Current Appointment 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Election/Appointment 1986 - Re-elected; 1992 - Re-elected; 1998 - Re-elected; 2004 - Re-elected	1986 - Re-elected; 1992 - Re-elected; 1998 - Re-elected; 2004 - Re-elected
Previous Appointment Miami-Dade County Court	Miami-Dade County Court
Education J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 1973 B.A., Rollins College - 1970	J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 1973 B.A., Rollins College - 1970

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Current Court:	FL - 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Previous Court:	FL - Miami-Dade County Court

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Role	Employer	Where
Assistant Public Defender	Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Judge	Miami-Dade County Court	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Judge	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Mediator and Arbitrator	Law Offices of Norman S. Gerstein, P.A.	None

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