Eli J. Brotman focuses his practice on defending employers in workers’ compensation matters, representing clients across a wide range of industries, including health care, landscaping, waste management, construction, agriculture, and hospitality. He guides clients through the defense of workplace injury claims, providing early case evaluations and handling matters through settlement, litigation, or mediation.

Prior to joining Chartwell, Eli practiced workers’ compensation law on the plaintiff side, representing injured workers throughout Florida and New Mexico. His experience included handling claims from inception through litigation before judges of compensation claims. This background provides him with valuable insight into the strategies and arguments advanced by opposing counsel, informing his approach to defending employers.

During his undergraduate and law school years, Eli clerked at firms concentrating on workers’ compensation and personal injury matters. He earned his J.D. from Florida A&M University College of Law in 2012 and his B.A. from the University of Central Florida in 2007.