The Daily Business Review has named Michael Elkins, Esq., founder and partner of Fort Lauderdale-based MLE Law, to its list of 2020 Florida Trailblazers. The designation recognizes professionals who are truly agents of change, innovators and thought leaders. Those selected have made significant marks on the practice, policy and technological advancement of their practice.

The list, including a profile and photo of the honorees, is featured in Daily Business Review’s Sept. 8, 2020 issue. Daily Business Review considered individuals from an array of different backgrounds, positions and practice areas.

“I am honored to receive this designation from Daily Business Review, which was looking for agents of change ? not simply lawyers who have worked on big cases,” said Elkins. “MLE Law is not a traditional law firm, and I am not a traditional lawyer ? I am using technology to make the business of law more efficient and beneficial for the client. While the legal field has remained stagnant in most cases, technology has evolved. At MLE Law, I use technology to provide clients with the best, cost-effective service, rather than billing for each communication.”

Elkins is disrupting today’s legal industry by providing alternative concierge fee structures, plus “membership”-based fees, instead of the traditional billable hour model. He provides modern, efficient and global representation, and only charging clients for actual legal work produced.

Elkins’ fee structure does not involve charges for phoning, emailing or texting clients. Clients receive advice, work product and results more efficiently than traditional firms, because he eliminates layers associated with these firms. Decisions are made without bureaucracy.

In addition, Elkins is changing the way lawyers grow their business. He is the founder, producer and host of Game 7: The Sports, Business & Lifestyle Podcast. The podcast has grown from a local to national show, in which he interviews top experts regarding the intersection between business and sports.

Elkins actively utilizes social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, where MLE Law’s transparency can be seen.

Having spent the majority of his career working in large to mid-size Florida law firms, Elkins is a 20-year litigator representing businesses, municipalities and individuals in labor and employment matters. He also provides outside general counsel services (daily corporate advice, preparation and review of corporate documents, creation of corporate entities, merger and acquisition representation). Elkins provides his clients with his legal expertise regarding their day-to-day legal needs, administrative claims, matters pending in courts at any level, and employer/employee specific issues.

About MLE Law

MLE Law is a full-service labor and employment law firm that uses modern technology to give businesses, individuals and municipalities a legal experience that is efficient, transparent and price-predictable. It is located at 633 S. Andrews Ave. Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. For more information, visit mlelawfirm.com or call (954) 401-2608.