Nobleton Business Lawyers

Joseph Kenny is a shareholder with the firm practicing in the areas of general Civil Litigation. Joseph graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stetson University College of Law receiving the Victor O. Wehle Award for excellence in trial advocacy, and the Suzanne Armstrong Award for excellence in legal writing. While attending law school, Joseph was a member of the Stetson Law Review and competed on the Stetson Moot Court board. In addition, Joseph served as a Teaching Fellow for the research and writing department. Before attending law school, Joseph earned his B.A....

Ben is a former banker turned trial lawyer that conducts business and real estate litigation. He has done numerous trials and hundreds of court hearings. Ben has litigated lawsuits involving business partnerships and shareholder disputes, business purchase and sale related litigation, title insurance claims, civil theft, foreclosure, lender lawsuits, real estate transactions gone wrong, final judgment collection cases, employment contract litigation, slander, and commercial lease lawsuits.

Before becoming an attorney, Ben spent the majority of his professional career as an investment banker and mortgage banker, purchasing mortgage loans from other banks. Ben’s prior banking career also included managing hundreds of...

At Strategist Law, PLLC, founder Townsend Belt combines his Tampa roots with a results-driven approach to Florida litigation that clients and fellow attorneys trust statewide. With over 15 years of legal experience, Townsend has built a reputation for transforming complex legal challenges into clear, actionable strategies. His practice covers a wide range of business and real estate matters, including real estate transactions, construction law, commercial disputes, bankruptcy reorganizations, landlord-tenant matters, and contract law. He also represents developers, contractors, and business owners in cases involving construction liens, business litigation, and high-value real estate projects. Known for responsive communication, strategic insight, and practical problem-solving,...

Cathleen Scott is the managing partner of Scott Law Team, LLC. She has been practicing since 1998 and founded the firm, originally known as Cathleen Scott & Associates, P.A. in 2000. Ms. Scott has overseen the firm’s growth and continues to manage the firm’s main office location in Florida and those virtually around the country. Board certified in labor and employment law by the Florida Supreme Court, Ms. Scott excels at navigating the ever-changing employment law environment, advising employers and employees in all workplace matters. As a skilled and experienced litigator, Ms. Scott works tenaciously on behalf of her clients...

Roberto F. Fleitas III has extensive legal experience in Business Transactions, Real Estate Law and Finance. Mr. Fleitas' representative clients include real estate developers, financial institutions, REITs, private equity and opportunity fund investors, multinational corporations, local businesses and high net worth individuals. Mr. Fleitas' extensive transactional practice includes: complex real estate transactions, mezzanine financing, joint venture investments, structuring of partnerships and limited liability companies, commercial lending/real estate finance transactions, asset based lending, syndications, co- lending arrangements, special asset restructuring, disposition of distressed real estate assets, as well as troubled loan workouts....

For the past three decades, Ellen Pilelsky has focused her practice areas on real estate transactions, commercial litigation, and business law. Ms. Pilelsky has represented both purchasers and sellers in their real estate contracts, developers, landlords and tenants concerning their commercial leases and contractual issues. These issues include buyer and seller defaults, change of mind/remorse, material misrepresentations, fraudulent inducement and concealment, nondisclosures, and escrow disputes representing buyers, sellers, developers, realtors, and title companies. As the Managing Partner of the firm, Ms. Pilelsky is proud of the firm’s 10.0 rating, the highest rating from AVVO, a distinguished national rating...

With over 26 years of experience in the legal field, I hold dual degrees in Law and Accounting. I take pride in offering sound legal advice across various areas including real estate, business litigation, debt settlement, foreclosure, and landlord-tenant issues. As a real estate lawyer and title agent, I have successfully conducted over 5,000 closings for both national and international clients, ensuring they receive reliable legal guidance. I also assist clients with contract review and manage litigation in cases where contracts lead to disputes. My solid understanding of banking and mortgage laws enables me to effectively represent clients in foreclosure...

As a partner at Sanchelima & Associates, P.A., I represent clients in all phases of intellectual property law, including trademark and patent filings, prosecution, and litigation. My practice also extends to franchise creation and compliance, franchise litigation, and complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract and partnership disagreements. With an engineering background, I bring technical fluency to electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software patent applications, enabling me to craft precise, enforceable protections across industries. I serve clients locally and internationally with the same unwavering commitment. At Sanchelima & Associates, we don’t just handle cases — we build relationships. I live by our firm’s...

Mr. Perez’s practice includes several aspects of federal and state civil litigation with a focus on complex commercial, property damage, and personal injury. While a large portion of his practice involves civil litigation, Mr. Perez also represents clients in a broad spectrum of real estate and commercial transactions. In his practice, Mr. Perez has successfully represented a wide array of individuals including homeowners, injured parties, developers, contractors, small business owners, publicly traded technology companies, and insurance carriers in a variety of contexts. This has allowed Mr. Perez to have a unique perspective and substantial competitive advantage in his practice areas...

Mr. Benjamin emphasizes delivery of outstanding legal services in a variety of legal areas such as civil and commercial litigation, family litigation, criminal litigation, bankruptcy, probate administration, employment/labor, and personal injury just to name a few. After nineteen years of litigation practice, Mr. Benjamin has chosen to expand his practice in the areas of Business and Corporate transactions, his practice will focus on providing exceptional representation to startups (with an emphasis toward tech companies) and non-profits corporations.  He clients already include lenders, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, publishers, corporations (including non-profits and religious groups), individuals, and small business owners. Mr. Benjamin...

I am Chad Van Horn, Esq., a business leader in South Florida and the founding partner attorney at Van Horn Law Group, P.A. My approach to life and work integrates dedicated philanthropy, spirited entrepreneurship, and legal acumen. I utilize my resources and extensive network to assist others, whether through my board leadership at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, fostering startup ventures that boost the local economy, or practicing bankruptcy law to offer solutions to those facing economic challenges. Volunteering and entrepreneurship are significant aspects of my life, but my role as the founder of Van Horn Law Group, P.A....

Lissette Crescimone, Esq. practices in the areas of corporate law and trust and estates. She is a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Initially in pursuit of a career in diplomacy, she secured a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and French, with a concentration on the European Union. She later obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center. In the most recent years Ms. Crescimone splits her time and practice between Colorado and South Florida. Ms. Crescimone supports companies in the Education and EdTech space, providing practical solutions in general business law and...

Roy Oppenheim has been a Real Estate Lawyer since 1987, with experience in all phases of real estate development and redevelopment, from land acquisition to multifamily, retail, office hotel, industrial, and mixed-use development, as well as single-family home development for sale and rent. He represents developers, investors, home buyers, and lenders in commercial transactions in Florida and throughout the United States, from acquisition and due diligence to financing and closing. Mr. Oppenheim also represents high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, providing counsel on estate planning, asset protection, and preservation and growth. Clients appreciate his sharp legal acumen and...

Mark R. Osherow is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Business Litigation with nearly 30 years of experience. He has practiced for the majority of those years in both state and federal courts throughout Florida. With significant trial and alternative dispute resolution experience, Osherow has taken countless depositions ans served as first-chair in numerous trials, arbitrations and mediations. He serves as a legal advisor for his clients as they assess their business risks across a large segment of industry and service providers.

Mr. Osherow was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America...