Mr. Somerstein authored articles published in Warranty Claims in the Florida Bar Journal. While in law school, he was the Title Standards Editor of the Law Review.

Mr. Somerstein is actively involved with community organizations as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida Law School and a Board Member of the American Heart Association’s Broward County Heart Walk. He has served on the American Bar Association, Title Insurance Committee, is a past board member of the United Jewish Communities of Broward, Inc. and past president of the Soref Jewish Community Center. He is also past General Counsel and Board Member for the Urban League and is an alumnus of Leadership Broward.

Mr. Somerstein is recognized in Florida Super Lawyers 2007 and 2008, and named among Florida Trend's "Legal Elite" 2008 and 2009, South Florida Legal Guide's "Top Lawyer" 2009 and 2010; Super Lawyers Guide "Leading Florida Attorney" by the America Research Corporation; and Best Lawyers in America 2007-2010. In addition, he has been awarded with numerous honors including the Soref Community Service Award, Urban League of Broward County President’s Award, Jewish Federation of Broward Schlafer Leadership Award and the Florida Cystic Fibrosis Appreciation Award.

Mr. Somerstein is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell.