Darren J. Elkind

Darren J. Elkind is a highly experienced attorney at Paul, Elkind, Branz & Paul, LLP, who has been practicing law in Volusia County since 1995. He is board-certified by The Florida Bar in both civil trial law and city, county, and local government law, a distinction held by only a small number of attorneys. He is also certified as a civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. His work focuses on complex litigation, personal injury cases, and disputes involving government entities for motorcycle accidents and other cases.

Darren earned his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 1994. He also holds a B.S. from the University of Tampa, completed in 1991. His strong academic background provided the foundation for his legal knowledge and courtroom skills. He has been admitted to practice in Florida since 1995 and has also gained admission to the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, and multiple U.S. District Courts.

Darren has built a strong reputation for handling a wide range of legal matters. His practice includes commercial litigation, serious personal injury claims, and cases involving local government issues. He has deep knowledge of legal topics such as sovereign immunity, land use disputes, and regulatory compliance. He also assists landowners and developers through different stages of development and represents clients in administrative hearings before state and local agencies.

Darren J. Elkind has helped many clients by providing clear legal guidance and strong representation in court. He serves as City Attorney for DeLand and works as a special magistrate for code enforcement proceedings. He also advises government bodies on important legal matters. Through his work, he supports individuals, businesses, and public entities by helping them resolve disputes and move forward with confidence under the law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Paul, Elkind, Branz & Paul, LLP
• Member, Volusia County Bar Association
• Director, Volusia Flagler Family YMCA
• Officer, Volusia Civil Trial Attorneys’ Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Tampa
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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