Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz is a boutique litigation and trial law firm that handles almost exclusively high-stakes litigation matters. Though its flagship office is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz handles complex commercial litigation, class actions, consumer protection litigation, personal injury, and wrongful death matters across the United States and the world.

Zach Ludens - Attorney

ZACHARY D. LUDENS, ESQ.

Counsel

Fort Lauderdale
ZLudens@zpllp.com
954-595-6075

ZACHARY D. LUDENS, ESQ.

Counsel

Fort Lauderdale
ZLudens@zpllp.com
954-595-6075

Zachary D. Ludens is a litigator at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, and a member of the firm’s consumer litigation and commercial litigation practice groups.

Zach represents businesses and individuals in disputes involving complex commercial litigation, consumer litigation, and financial services litigation. Zach has substantial experience in both state and federal courts around the country and has served as counsel of record for some of the biggest companies in the United States.

Prior to joining Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, Zach practiced with both a well-respected national Am Law 200 firm in Miami and a regional Gulf Coast firm in Miami. While at both, Zach gained experience defending some of the biggest financial services and insurance companies in the United States. In addition to that experience, Zach has worked alongside a handful of the country’s most respected criminal defense attorneys, gaining invaluable experience working with these legal lions.

In addition to his litigation experience, Zach has substantial experience representing companies engaged in administrative inquiries before both state and federal regulatory authorities, including both the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission.

Zach obtained his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and was elected to the Order of the Coif. Zach also holds a master’s degree from the University of Miami as well as bachelor’s degrees from Augustana University and the University of Florida, all with honors.

AWARDS

Chair’s Choice Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Bar (2004)
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend (2008)
Legislative Leadership “Shoe Leather Award”, AFTL (1999, 2001 and 2003)
Top Attorneys in Florida, The Wall Street Journal (June, 2011)
Top Florida Attorneys, Florida Trend (July, 2008)
Top Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide (2004)
Who’s Who in American Law
SuperLawyers 2020
Lawyer to Legacy 2013 EAGLE Legend Award (FJA)
Wiedemann & Wysocki Award 2013 (AAJ)

EDUCATION

University of Miami, J.D., Magna Cum Laude 

  • Order of the Coif
  • Senior Writing Editor, University of Miami Law Review

University of Miami, M.A., Public Relations

  • Award of Academic Merit

Augustana University, B.A., Cum Laude, Economics, Government and International Affairs, History
University of Florida, B.A. with honors, Biology

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

District of Columbia Bar Association
The Florida Bar
State Bar of Michigan
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
-Broward County Chapter
Broward County Bar Association
Federalist Society

BAR ADMISSIONS

Colorado
Florida
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
District of Columbia
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
United States Court of International Trade
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
United States Tax Court

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