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Known as a “litigator's litigator” for his deep knowledge of civil law and trial procedure, Jesse H. Diner focuses his practice on resolving commercial disputes. During a career that spans more than 37 years, Diner has advised and represented clients in a wide range of business matters, including real estate, probate, financial and other commercial disputes.
As a strategic advisor, Diner draws on his experience as a corporate and real estate lawyer, as well as a litigator, to resolve each dispute in the client’s best interest– in or out of the courtroom. He believes in a carefully planned, thorough approach to each matter, re-strategizing with clients as a case moves through the court system. Diner is also an arbitrator, with more than 25 years experience in commercial and construction disputes.
A South Florida native, Diner earned a bachelor of arts degree from Gettysburg College in 1969 and his juris doctorate from St. John's University Law School in 1972, where he served as editor of Notes and Comments for the school's Law Review. He authored the note, “Procedural Due Process in Peno-Correctional Institutions: Progression and Regression,” in St. John's University Law Review (1971). He served as an attorney in the New York Regional Counsel’s Office of the United States Small Business Administration, prior to moving to Florida and entering private practice.
Diner is immediate past president of The Florida Bar. He is admitted to practice in New York and Florida, before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Practice Description
Diner represents clients on a wide array of complex litigation matters, including:
- Business litigation
- Contractual disputes
- Corporate disputes
- Real estate disputes
- Construction litigation
- Probate litigation
Professional and Community Organizations
Diner has a long history of leadership in Florida’s legal profession, serving in the following positions:
- Past President, The Florida Bar (2009-10)
- Past President, Broward County Bar Association (1995-1996)
- Past President, Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. (1992)
- Member, Board of Governors of The Florida Bar (1996-2010)
- Past Chairman, Florida Bar Grievance Committee, 17B
- Past Chairman, Investment Committee of the Board of Governors
- Past Chairman, Member Benefits Committee of The Florida Bar
- Past Chairman, Communications Committee of the Board of Governors
- Past Chairman, Budget Committee of the Board of Governors
- Past Chairman, Legislation Committee of the Board of Governors
- Past Chairman, Judicial Independence Committee of The Florida Bar
- Past Chairman, Member Outreach Committee of The Florida Bar
His professional affiliations include:
- American Bar Association
- Florida Bar Association
- Broward County Bar Association
Diner has also served in these community positions:
- Trustee, City of Miami Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Pension Board (1985-2007)
- Member of Board of Trustees, Gettysburg College
- Member of Board of Directors, The Eisenhower Institute
Professional Articles and Speaking Engagements
Diner has lectured for the Construction Law Subcommittee of The Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, and has taught an arbitration course for the Broward County Bar Association.
Jesse can be reached by email at jhd@atkinson-diner.com.