George S. LeMieux

Trial:

• Represented homeowners in a one week trial on claims of slander of title and abuse of process obtaining a verdict for the plaintiffs (2023).
• Represented a national bank in a two-week state court trial on claims of fraud achieving a defense verdict (2023).
• Represented a news network against Alan Dershowitz in a claim for defamation in federal court successfully resolving the case on a motion for summary judgment (2023).
• Represented a real estate developer in state and federal court successfully defeating a claim under the Endangered Species Act and a zoning challenge. Center for Biological Diversity v. Ryan Zinkle, 2018 WL 1795444 (S.D. Fla. 2018)
• Represented a doctor/inventor in patent litigation achieving a $55 million jury verdict Tronzo v. Biomet, 236 F. 3d 1342 (Fed. Cir. 2001).
• Represented FTD in defense of a claim for patent infringement with a defense verdict and finding of invalidity. Memorylink, Inc. v. Florists Transworld Delivery Assoc., 121 F.3d 727 (Fed. Cir. 1997).
• Represented the former chairwoman of a private school board of directors successfully resolving on summary judgment a claim for defamation (2019).
• Represented hotel owner in a partnership dispute successfully ending the partnership and causing the sale of the hotel (2018).
• Represented franchisor accused of trade secret theft with successful resolution pre-trial. (2013)
• Represented telecommunications company in several lawsuits against municipalities successfully challenging restrictions to 5G network installations (2017-19).
• Represented multiple clients in defense of attorney general enforcement matters with successful resolution without litigation.
• Represented candidate for statewide cabinet post in election law challenge (2016).
• Represented candidate for president of the United States in election challenge (2000).

Arbitration:

• Represented a distributor in a breach of contract action with a three-arbitrator panel finding for the client (2019).
• Represented a nutraceutical manufacturer in a contract action with a three-arbitrator panel finding for the client (2001).

Appellate:

• Represented the State of Florida in a Death Penalty Appeal before the United States Supreme Court achieving a unanimous reversal in Florida v. Nixon, 543 U.S. 175 (2004).
• Defense of a 4th District Court of Appeal order before the Florida Supreme Court reversing punitive damages award in absence of compensatory damage award. Heritage Manor of Memorial Park, Inc., et. al. v. DFG Group, LLC, et. al., Case No. SC18-581 (2020).
• Defense of charter amendment imposing a transportation surtax before the Florida Supreme Court. Robert Emerson et. al. and Stacy White, et. al. v. Hillsborough County, Florida, etc. et. al., Case Nos. SC19-250, SC19-1343 (2020).
• Represented the Florida Attorney General’s Office in an Unfair Deceptive Trade Practices Action affirming long-arm jurisdiction in State of Florida v. Wyndham, 869 So. 2d 592 (Fla. 1st DCA 2004).
• Represented John Thrasher, Republican presidential elector in an election contest, before the Florida Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court. George W. Bush and Richard Cheney v. Albert Gore, Jr., et. al. (2000).
• Represented AT&T in appeal over denial of motion to stay litigation and compel arbitration reversing the trial court’s decision. AT&T Services, Inc., et. al. v. S&S Utilities Engineering LLC, et. al. (Fla. 4TH DCA 2020).

Internal Investigations:

• Led an internal investigation of a publicly traded company of potential improprieties concerning a federal program.
• Led an internal investigation of a publicly traded company investigating allegations of self-dealing by the CEO.
• Led an internal investigation of a publicly traded company concerning representations as to the capabilities of the company’s online platform.
• Led an internal investigation into allegations by a member of a private club concerning claims of discrimination.

• The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Administrative/Regulatory Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Fort Lauderdale, 2022, 2024
  • Administrative/Regulatory Law, 2013-25
  • Commercial Litigation, 2013-25
• Florida Trend, "Florida 500," 2019-24
• AV Preeminent rating as independently determined by Martindale-Hubbell
• Florida Super Lawyers, 2009, 2017, 2019-24
• Fort Lauderdale Magazine, “Top Lawyers,” Administrative/Regulatory Law, 2021-22

• "Law Firm Internal Investigations: A Primer," panel, Law Firm General Counsel Roundtable - Legal Management Resources LLC, May 2023
• “Economic and Tax Policy Outlook for Florida and U.S.,” Planned Giving Council of Broward, Fort Lauderdale, December 2014
• Florida Legislative and Executive Office discussions regarding “The State’s Gaming Policies and the Seminole Compact,” The Tower Forum, November 2013
• “Conversation on Florida Elections with Senator Bob Graham,” CountyLine TV WBEC, November 2013
• Panelist on health care reform, “History & Development of the Law and State Response to the Law and Future Costs,” JA World Huizenga Center, October 2013
• “Economic Outlook, the Political Climate and Current Tax and Planning Issues,” National Christian Foundation of South Florida, October 2013
• “Florida’s Economic Climate and How Rules and Regulations are Affecting the Florida Economy,” Planned Giving Council, September 2013

Civic & Community Service

• Georgetown University Law Center, Board of Visitors
• Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Chairman of the Board, 2022-present
• LeMieux Center for Public Policy at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Founder
• Pine Crest School, Board of Trustees
• Florida Council of 100, Vice-Chairman
• Broward Workshop, Executive Committee
• Florida TaxWatch, past Chair
• National War College Alumni Association
• Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gold
  • Board Member
  • Past Chair
• National Association Urban Debate Leagues, Board Member
• Broward Debate Initiative, Co-Founder
• Cleveland Clinic Weston, Board Member
• Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, GREAT Committee, past Chair