Marshall Bender

Marshall Bender is an associate attorney at the Law Office of Jursinski & Murphy in Fort Myers, Florida. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation involving real estate, business, and construction law. Marshall represents national corporations, financial institutions, commercial and residential landlords, small businesses, and community associations. His work includes construction disputes, real estate litigation, business conflicts, securities litigation, commercial foreclosures, contract disputes, commercial lease matters, and product liability claims.

Marshall earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2009, where he was a member of the Florida Law Review. He previously earned his B.A. magna cum laude from Johnson University Florida in 1999. His legal education and writing experience support a litigation practice that requires careful analysis of contracts, property rights, business relationships, and procedural issues throughout contested commercial matters.

Marshall handles disputes from the pre-suit stage through trial and appeal, helping clients evaluate claims, negotiate potential resolutions, and prepare for litigation when necessary. His experience spans real estate, construction, securities, foreclosure, contract, lease, and product liability matters throughout Florida. By working with businesses, lenders, landlords, and community associations, he addresses disputes that can affect ownership interests, financial obligations, commercial operations, and development projects.

Marshall Bender was recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation in 2025 and was selected as a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star in Business Litigation from 2016 through 2018. He is a member of the Florida Bar, Collier County Bar Association, Lee County Bar Association, and Michael R.N. McDonnell Inn of Court. His community service includes work with the 20th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee and nonprofit organizations in Southwest Florida.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Jursinski & Murphy
• Admitted in, The Florida Bar (2009)
• Member, Collier County Bar Association
• Member, Lee County Bar Association
• Member, Michael R.N. McDonnell Inn of Court (2011-Present)
• Member, 20th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee (2025-Present)
• Member, 20th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee (2017-2023)
• Board Member, Love INC of Southwest Florida (2021-Present)
• Emeritus counsel, United Way of Collier and the Keys (2023-2026)
• Member, Leadership SWFL (Class of 2021)

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida, Levin College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Johnson University, Florida
  Bachelor’s Degree Magna Cum Laude

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