Michelle J. Bamdas
Michelle J. Bamdas was born in Queens, New York in 1967, After graduating from Jericho High School, Michelle attended the State University of New York at Albany, graduating in 1989 with a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. Michelle then attended the University of Miami School of Law, earning her Juris Doctorate in 1992. While in law school, Michelle served as Vice-President of The Society of Bar and Gavel for two years. In addition, Michelle interned under Janet Reno at the Dade County State Attorney’s Office, handling numerous jury trials.
After graduating from law school, Michelle worked as an associate at the insurance defense firm of Powers & McNalis in Lake Worth, handling numerous claims following Hurricane Andrew. Michelle additionally worked as an associate at the family law firm of Elser, Greene & Hodor in Miami, handling matters of divorce and child custody. In 1994, Michelle joined the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, where she served as an Assistant State Attorney for five years, acquiring extensive trial experience as she handled more than 200 trials during her tenure. Michelle served as the Gang Prosecutor in the juvenile division as well as a lead attorney in the felony division, handling murder trials, sexual assault trials, drug trafficking, robberies, burglaries, and related matters.
Since leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Michelle has engaged in general practice, including personal injury, wills and probate, while remaining extremely active in the schools of both of her children. Michelle has served on the PTO Board of The Ruth and Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center, has been a member and chairperson of the Early Childhood Committee for B’nai Torah Congregation and has served on the Board of Trustees for B’nai Torah Congregation. Michelle has been on the PTA Board of Del Prado Elementary School for four years and is currently serving her second year as the PTA President for Del Prado Elementary School.
Michelle is a member of the Florida Bar Association as well as the South Palm Beach County Bar Association. Michelle is in charge of the firm’s Boca Raton office, and focuses her practice in personal injury. She is married to Robert Bamdas for 15 years and they have two children, Justin and Jillian.
Practice Areas:
Personal Injury Litigation
Admitted:
1992, Florida
Law School:
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1992
College:
State University of New York at Albany, B.A., 1989
Biography:
Society of Bar & Gavel (Vice-President); Certified Legal Intern Dade County State Attorney’s
Office; Associate at Powers & McNalis, Lake Worth; Associate at Elser, Greene & Hodor, Miami;
Assistant State Attorney at Broward County State Attorney’s Office.
E-mail: mbamdas@lesserlawfirm.com
