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Andrew Needle, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Miami, Florida

focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving Miami.

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Andrew Needle is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Needle & Ellenberg PA.

Based in
Miami, FLORIDA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Miami) (2025).

About Andrew Needle: Andrew Needle is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Needle & Ellenberg PA.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Andrew takes on

Andrew concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andrew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Miami, Florida

Andrew takes medical malpractice matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Miami, Florida

Andrew takes personal injury matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Andrew Needle — medical malpractice lawyer in Miami

Andrew Needle is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Needle & Ellenberg PA.

Mr. Needle, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Mr. Needle's courtroom victories include multi-million dollar verdicts in cases that have often pushed the outer boundaries of existing legal precedent.

For six years he was a member of the Florida Bar's Board of Governors, which sets policy and discipline (under the auspices of the Florida Supreme Court), for all lawyers practicing in the state of Florida.

Andrew Needle has been an editorial consultant to Matthew Bender Law Books: Florida Tort Law Series and author of "Post Trial Motions", Florida Civil Trial Practice, Chapter 18, Third through Eleventh Editions. A frequent lecturer on diverse areas of personal injury practice, his articles on trial lawyer issues have been published in the Miami Review, Caduceus Newsletter, and The Florida Bar News.

Certification/Specialties: Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, The Florida Bar , 1991
  • Published Works:
  • Post Trial Motions, Florida Civil Trial Practice, Chapter 18, Third through Twelfth Editions
  • Shadow Juries Won't Keep You in the Dark, Miami Review, March 5th, 1990
  • An Ill Conceived Brainstorm: State Legislators Enact Law Imposing Legal Inequities, Miami Review, August 23rd, 1991
  • Malpractice Litigation: Views of A Plaintiff's Attorney, Caduceus Newsletter, Spring, 1992
  • Effective Use of Technology in Preparing and Trying Cases: An Historical Perspective and Comparison, The Florida Bar News, January 15th, 1996
  • Inside The Minds- Representing Plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice Cases "Current Challenges in Handling Medical Malpractice Actions: Statutory Protections, Expenses, and Societal Misconceptions", Thomson Reuters/Asparatore 2012

  • Andrew's approach to medical malpractice cases

    Mr. Needle, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Mr. Needle's courtroom victories include multi-million dollar verdicts in cases that have often pushed the outer boundaries of existing legal precedent. For six years he was a member of the Florida Bar's Board of Governors, which sets policy and discipline (under the auspices of the Florida Supreme Court), for all lawyers practicing in the state…

    The kind of cases Andrew takes

    Andrew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.

    Credentials

    Education, bar admissions, and languages

    • University of Miami School of Law

      J.D. · 1977

    • University of Miami School of Law

      — · 1977

    • Cornell University

      — · 1974

    Jurisdictions

    Andrew's state bar admissions

    • Florida, The Florida

      ACTIVE

    Andrew studied at J.D. in University of Miami School of Law, — in University of Miami School of Law, and — in Cornell University.

    Law school and academic background

    Andrew completed J.D. in University of Miami School of Law, — in University of Miami School of Law, and — in Cornell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Andrew runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

    Recognition

    Recognition and thought leadership

    Andrew has received 20 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

    • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Miami)

      2025

    • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Miami)

      2020

    • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Birth Trauma

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Hospital Malpractice

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability

      2026

    • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

      2026

    Legal awards and honors

    Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Miami) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Miami) (2020). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law (2026).

    Locations

    Andrew Needle's office in Miami

    Andrew's primary office is at 3350 Mary Street, First Floor, Miami, Florida, 33133. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

    Main office

    Needle & Ellenberg PA

    3350 Mary Street, First Floor

    Miami, Florida 33133

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    Hiring guide

    How to hire Andrew Needle — what to expect in your first consultation

    Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andrew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

    Consultation formats and pricing

    Andrew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office.

    What to bring to your first meeting

    Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Andrew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

    Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Miami, Florida

    A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

    Fees & payment

    Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Andrew

    Andrew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.

    Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

    Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Andrew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

    Payment methods and payment plans

    Andrew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.

    Frequently asked

    Frequently asked questions about Andrew Needle

    • How much does it cost to hire Andrew for a medical malpractice case?

      Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andrew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

    • Does Andrew offer a free consultation?

      Andrew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Andrew's current terms during booking.

    • How long do medical malpractice cases in Florida typically take?

      Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Andrew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

    • Can Andrew take my case if I'm outside Miami?

      Andrew is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Andrew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

    • What should I bring to my first meeting with Andrew?

      Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Andrew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

    • Is Andrew accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

      Andrew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

    Areas served

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