
E-mail MeDarren J. Elkind
Darren Elkind has been practicing law in Volusia County since 1995. He is amongst a select group of lawyers in the state that are board certified by the Florida Bar as specialists in the areas of both civil trial law and city, county and local government law. Additionally, the National Board of Trial Advocacy has recognized his trial experience by certifying Mr. Elkind as a civil trial advocate. Mr. Elkind's litigation practice is uniquely focused on personal injury and commercial disputes as well as land use and local government disputes. Mr. Elkind also represents clients in administrative proceedings before state and local agencies in matters ranging from licensing to environmental compliance. His recognized expertise in both civil trial law and local government law makes him uniquely well suited to litigate matters involving local governments, land use and regulatory issues.
Mr. Elkind serves as City Attorney for the City of DeLand and as a special magistrate for the City of Sanford's code enforcement proceedings. Mr. Elkind represents land owners and developers throughout Volusia County in every phase of the land development process, and represents individuals, businesses and governmental entities in permitting and regulatory matters.
Mr. Elkind also contributes time to the community, currently serving as Community Service Director of the DeBary/Deltona/Orange City Rotary Club, as a Director of the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA, and as an adjunct professor of Ethics and Law at Stetson University.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Commercial Litigation
- Municipal Law
- Land Use & Zoning
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1996
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1995
Education
- Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York
- J.D. - 1994
- University of Tampa, Tampa, FL
- B.S. - 1991
Reported Decisions
- Geico Gen. Ins. Co. v. Hollingsworth, 157 So. 3d 365 (Fla. 5th DCA 2015), review denied, 177 So. 3d 1265 (Fla. 2015)
- Pappalardo v. Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, 46 So. 3d 64 (Fla. 5th DCA 2010)
- Delco Oil, Inc. v. Pannu, 856 So.2d 1070 (Fla. 5th DCA 2003)
- Nevarez v. Friskney, 819 So.2d 856 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002)
- Nevarez v. Friskney, 817 So.2d 856 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002)
- Danforth Orthopedic Brace & Limb, Inc. v. Florida Health Care Plan, Inc., 750 So.2d 774 (Fla. 5th DCA 2000)
- Deltona House Rentals, Inc. v. Cloer, 734 So.2d 586 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999)
- Racetrac Petroleum, Inc. v. Delco Oil, Inc., 721 So.2d 376 (Fla. 5th DCA 1998)
- Bennett v. Winn Dixie, 716 So.2d 349 (Fla. 1st DCA 1998)
- Cotoia v. Days Inn West, 667 So.2d 971 (Fla. 1st DCA 1996)
- Jacob Sheet Metal v. Thompson, 667 So.2d 295 (Fla. 1st DCA 1995)
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Volusia County Bar Association, Member
- The Florida Bar, City, County & Local Government Law Section
- DeBary/Deltona Rotary Club, Past President, Current Community Service Chair
- Volusia Flagler Family YMCA, Director
- Volusia Civil Trial Attorneys' Association, Officer