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DeWayne K. Terry, Esq.

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About Me

I was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Following graduation from The Bolles School, I studied at Duke University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. After brief professional sports career, I moved to South Florida to pursue my law degree at St. Thomas School of Law. I began my legal career in Miami–Dade County as an Assistant State Attorney under the leadership of the Honorable Katherine Fernandez Rundle. I continued my public service as Assistant Staff Counsel for the Florida Bar’s Miami Office and later went on to work in the civil, criminal and family law divisions, earning a distinguished reputation as a skilled trial attorney in the South Florida legal community. In 2010, I joined Rubenstein Law to bring justice to personal injury victims. As a trial attorney, I am dedicated to originating cases and celebrating our community through outreach and involvement.

As an athlete and avid sports enthusiast, I lettered in both football and track while at Duke University and was Co–Captain of the football team led by Head Coach Steve Spurrier. Subsequently, I enjoyed a brief free agent career with the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Indianapolis Colts.

Outside of work, I am affiliated with The Miramar Optimist Club as a youth football Coach, The Sigma Alpha  Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and Offspring Masonic Lodge #252.  I am a member of Greater St Paul AME Church located in Coconut Grove, Florida.  I am a longtime supporter of the Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival. While not working or volunteering, I enjoy music, singing, traveling, and family. 

Expertise

  • Personal injury attorney specializing in cases, including
    • Auto and motor vehicle accidents
    • Wrongful death
    • Slip and fall
    • Negligence claims
  • Lead the firm’s Personal Injury Protection Litigation Division
  • Assistant State Attorney under the leadership of the Honorable Katherine Fernandez Rundle
  • Assistant Staff Counsel for the Florida Bar’s Miami Office
  • Experienced in civil, criminal and family law
  • Licensed to practice in both state and federal courts
  • Member of both the Florida Bar, National Bar, Dade County Bar, the Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar, and Florida Justice Association 

Education and Accolades

  • St. Thomas School of Law, Juris Doctor
  • Duke University, Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies
  • 2020 - FL Justice Association - Minority Caucus Board