Shaun M. Serelson, Esq.
Personal Injury Pre-Litigation
Shaun M. Serelson, Esq. is a Partner at RTRLAW. and the Managing Attorney and an integral part of the Personal Injury and Pre-Litigation divisions, representing victims of accidents throughout the state of Florida, including automobile accidents, premises liability claims, and food poisoning cases. Since he joined the firm in 2011, Mr. Serelson has zealously represented our clients’ interests from the moment he is called upon to do so until they are fully compensated for their injuries.
With a team approach and with the support of our diverse practice and experience, Mr. Serelson has gained a unique perspective in the personal injury world with exposure to thousands of cases, handling them from the date of an accident all the way through litigation, mediation and trial.
Beginning his career at RTRLAW while attending law school, Mr. Serelson worked closely with Partners Eliot P. Reifkind, Esq., Nicholas R. Thompson, Esq. and Lance C. Rudzinski, Esq. in both the Pre-Litigation and Litigation divisions and quickly became highly trained and ready to practice law.
Upon graduating and becoming a member of The Florida Bar, Mr. Serelson immediately joined the law firm as an Associate Attorney. As a dedicated and intensely loyal member of the RTRLAW family, and through his passion and determination in fighting for his clients, he has become an integral part of the success of the firm. Mr. Serelson is admitted to practice in Florida and Texas as members of both The Florida Bar and The State Bar of Texas.
Mr. Serelson spearheaded the firm’s expansion into Palm Beach County by opening and managing our Lake Worth office before returning to Ft. Lauderdale.
Mr. Serelson earned his Juris Doctorate in May 2013 from St. Thomas University School of Law, graduating cum laude in the top 10% of his class. While in law school, Mr. Serelson made the Dean’s List five out of six semesters and earned Cali Book Awards for Excellence in two classes, “Professional Responsibility” and “Food and Drug Law,” giving him a unique edge in dealing with food poisoning and prescription drug cases, as well as a distinct understanding of the ethics guidelines. He was recognized in 2018 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as 10 Best in Client Satisfaction.
Mr. Serelson hails from Columbus, Ohio, giving the firm another injection of Midwestern values, demeanor and personality. He is an undergraduate of Florida Atlantic University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and was an active member of Phi Alpha Theta, an academic honor society. He received his Juris Doctor from the St. Thomas University School of Law in 2013, where he graduated cum laude.
In his free time, he enjoys golfing, attending sporting events, playing with his dogs and spending time with his family and friends.
Associations
- Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
- Active member of the Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce
Education
- 2013, Juris Doctor, St. Thomas University School of Law, cum laude