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Louis Anthony Vucci
Miami, FL Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime
Suffolk University Law School
I have been representing people who need help ever since I graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 1997. I am a member of good standing of the Florida Bar, the Washington DC Bar, the Federal Southern District of Florida Bar, the Rhode Island Bar, the Dade County Bar Association, a board member of the Miami-Dade Justice Association, and a member of the Italian American Chamber of Commerce in Miami. I handle cases all over Florida in both the Federal and State Court.
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Kaari Gagnon
Miami, FL Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness and IP
University of Miami School of Law
Current Position:
Partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
Practice Areas:
Franchise Law
Corporate Law
Intellectual Property
Bar Admissions:
Florida, 2007
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2008
Honors & Awards:
Best Lawyers of America – Franchise Law, 2018- Current
'Rising Star' – Super Lawyers, Florida, 2021-2022
Professional Associations:
Dade County Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising
Forum on Franchising Diversity Caucus Steering Committee
International Franchise Association (IFA)
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)
Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)
Pro-Bono Activities:
Miami-Dade County Put Something Back Pro Bono Program
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Robert Hanreck
Miami, FL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Asbestos, Family, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law
The Law Offices of Robert J. Hanreck, P.A. is a litigation firm with attorneys practicing in the areas of family law, divorce and civil litigation. Our team of attorneys takes pride in efficiently, aggressively and zealously representing our clients’ interests. We understand that not all cases proceed to trial and that sometimes resolution of the case is in the best interests of the client. However, when a case must go to trial, we go prepared. Within our family law and divorce practice our lawyers have helped clients with divorce, paternity, custody (parenting plans), equitable distribution, alimony, prenuptial agreements (including drafting...
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Mary Nikezic
Miami, FL Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
EDUCATION:
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
J.D.
Honors: Dean’s List Scholar
Honors: C.A.L.I Award for Excellence Recipient
Honors: Society for Woman in Law Chair
Loyola University Chicago
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: National Merit Scholar
Honors: National Dean’s List
Honors: Golden Key International Honors Society
Honors: National Society of Collegiate Scholars
BAR ADMISSION:
Florida
Illinois
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
PRACTICE AREAS:
Complex Commercial Litigation
Franchise Law
Corporate Law
Employment Litigation
Tort Liability Litigation
General Civil Litigation
HONORS & AWARDS:
‘Up & Comer’ Award – South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine, 2022
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
The Florida Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Broward County Bar Association
Dade...
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Aaron Samuel Podhurst
Miami, FL Attorney with 64 years of experience
Business, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Columbia Law School
The firm?s commercial practice focuses on complex civil litigation of all types. The firm serves as general litigation counsel to several major corporations as well as representing companies and individuals in substantial matters of commercial litigation. The firm's general tort practice places a major emphasis upon representing claimants in aviation, mass torts and products liability litigation.
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Chigozie Ikenna Nwankwo
Miami, FL Lawyer
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Personal Injury
Florida A&M University College of Law
Chigozie Nwankwo graduated from Troy University with a B.S. in Human Resource Management in 2012 and went on to Florida A&M University, College of Law, where he received a Juris Doctorate in December 2014.
During his time in law school, Mr. Nwakwo obtained experience in many areas of law. He was also an intern for firms that practiced family, bankruptcy, and employment law. Mr. Nwankwo gained lots of experience in pre-litigation personal injury and worker’s compensation representing injured workers across the State of Florida.
Mr. Nwakwo was admitted to law practice in the State of Florida, the District of Columbia, and...
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Sophia Alexandra Montz
Miami, FL Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Immigration
University of Miami School of Law
Sophia Montz is a Managing Partner of Montz & Coste PLLC, a boutique immigration law firm in Miami, FL.
Sophia Montz's law practice focuses on Family-based Immigration, Asylum, Naturalization, Visas for victims of crimes, Cuban Adjustment and Family Reunification, as well as other immigration-related needs.
As the daughter of a Brazilian mother from Rio de Janeiro, Sophia has always been passionate about helping individuals seek their American Dream.
A Miami native, Sophia graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was an editor of the University of Miami Law Review, a prestigious scholarly legal publication.
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Bogdan Enica
Miami, FL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Business
Western Michigan University and National University of Singapore
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Patrick Vilar
Miami, FL Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce and Family
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Andrew John Bernhard
Miami, FL Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
During his law career, Andrew Bernhard has represented national real estate developers, financial institutions, and corporations in their complex commercial, consumer finance, and real estate development matters. Before establishing Bernhard Law Firm, Andrew Bernhard litigated trials and appeals for Rivero Mestre LLP, handling commercial, finance, and banking disputes. Andrew represented national financial institutions in their escalated litigation matters ranging from violation of federal business and banking statutes, preservation of bank-owned real estate, defending securities fraud claims, and negotiating director and shareholder settlements. Prior to Rivero Mestre, Andrew Bernhard represented Florida communities and national real estate developers in real estate...
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Himanshu Patel
Miami, FL Attorney
Free ConsultationAppeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
PARTNER at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
PRACTICE AREAS:
Complex Commercial Litigation
Franchise Arbitration
Litigation and Mediation
General Business
Corporate Law
Appellate Practice
HONORS & AWARDS:
Chambers USA National Ranking in Franchising (mainly Franchisee)
'AV Pre-Eminent' Rating, Martindale-Hubbell/Lexis-Nexis, 2011- Present
Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2022 - Present
Best Lawyers in America, Franchise Law, 2022 - Present
'Super Lawyers' in Florida, Franchise & Dealership – 2021- Present
‘Top Young Attorneys in Florida’, The Wall Street Journal & Miami Magazine, 2012-2013
'Florida Rising Star' – Super Lawyers, 2010, 2012-2013
South Florida's Top Lawyers - Miami Herald
‘Legal Elite’ - Florida Trend Magazine, 2001- Current
'Cambridge Who’s Who Registry Among Executives & Professionals' - Miami, Florida, 2010-2012
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Morgan Levine
Miami, FL Attorney
Appeals, Business, Real Estate and Stockbroker Fraud
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Gary James Drucker
Miami, FL Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
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Charles Raether
Hollywood, FL Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business, Immigration and International
Georgetown University Law Center
Mr. Raether focuses his practice on business and investment-related immigration work with entrepreneurs and high net-worth individuals from around the work. A substantial amount of his time is devoted to EB-5 visa matters, both in representing individual investors as well as developers and organizers of regional centers in their EB-5 capital-raising activities. Mr. Raether also handles L-1 and EB-1 petitions as well as related corporate and business advisory work for his clients. He is fluent in Russian and studied at Moscow State University, allowing him to develop a strong interest on the Russian and CIS markets.
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Paul A. Capua
Miami, FL Lawyer
701 Brickell Avenue
Suite 1650
Miami, FL 33131
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction and Employment
South Texas College of Law
The Capua Law Firm, PA is a trial firm that represents businesses and individuals in complex business, construction, tort, and employment related cases
North Carolina Firm Address:
The GreenHouse
164 S. Depot Street
Boone, NC 28607
Telephone 828.264.0260
Telefax 828.265.5650
Florida Firm Address:
701 Brickell...
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James L. Ferraro Jr.
Miami, FL Lawyer
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law
James L. Ferraro, Jr. is an associate of The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A. After graduating from the University of Miami School of Law in 2013, he has actively participated in complex civil litigation against manufacturers of toxic products and large corporations. His practice areas include complex civil litigation, product liability, asbestos, toxic torts, severe personal injury, and wrongful death.
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Ahmad Yakzan
Miami, FL Attorney with 13 years of experience
Immigration
Stetson University College of Law and Stetson University College of Law
Experience Unrivaled Service in the Immigration Law Field! The story of the American Dream Law Office PLLC starts with the dream of a young Lebanese man coming to the United States to become an attorney. This young man persevered against long odds. He attended Stetson University and received the best education one could receive. In 2011, he became a member of the Florida Bar, opening the door to helping immigrants like himself achieve their lifelong dreams of becoming Americans. That young man experienced what it is like to be away from his family. The young man’s name was Ahmad Yakzan,...
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Sasha McAlpine Sampaio
Miami, FL Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Administrative, Appeals, Business and Environmental
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
Sasha Sampaio is the managing attorney of The Sampaio Law Firm, PLLC. She represents individuals and small businesses in South Florida and beyond. Sasha earned her law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans and Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico (Cum Laude). Before forming The Sampaio Law Firm, Sasha was the lead associate at Kieran P. Fallon, PA, a general practice firm in Miami. She continues to work with the firm on select cases as of counsel. Sasha's legal experience includes complex matters such as...
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Antonio Valiente
Miami, FL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
After his graduation from American University’s Washington College of Law, Miami attorney Antonio F. Valiente, Esq. began his legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office. There, he gained valuable insight and extensive experience over the course of six+ years. Between his time at the Public Defender’s Office & since founding Valiente, Carollo & McElligott, PLLC., he’s tried over 50 felony jury trials as lead counsel, dozens of misdemeanor jury trials, taken over one thousand depositions, & dozens of juvenile trials/adjudicatory hearings. Mr. Valiente’s experience encompasses everything from minor traffic-related misdemeanors to serious first-degree murder charges.
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Leslie I. Snyder
Miami, FL Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Immigration
California Western School of Law
Board Certified Immigration Lawyer, AV Rated, Top Rated Lawyers as Noted in the Miami Herald, Speaks Spanish
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Whitney Marie Untiedt
Miami, FL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law and William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Whitney Untiedt has more than 14 years of legal experience in a wide range of areas, including complex civil litigation and appellate practice. At Freidin Brown, P.A., Whitney leads the firm’s national Whistleblower and Qui Tam practice, while also representing victims of defective consumer products and complex injuries throughout the state of Florida. Over the course of her career, Whitney has tried dozens of cases and represented clients in hundreds of depositions. Before joining the firm, Whitney was a partner at an AmLaw 100 firm, a managing attorney in the Eighth Circuit Public Defender’s Office, and a law professor.
In 2016,...
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Robert Salkowski
Miami, FL Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Miami School of Law
Partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
EDUCATION:
University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1991
George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1988
Major: Political Science
BAR ADMISSIONS:
Florida, 1991
New Jersey
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
PRACTICE AREAS:
Franchising
Complex Commercial Litigation
Past Positions
Ocwen Financial Corporation, Counsel
HONORS & AWARDS:
Best Lawyers in America, Franchise Law and Commercial Litigation, 2006 to...
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Brandon Loshak
Hollywood, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Municipal, Personal Injury and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
Brandon F. Loshak is an AV Preeminent Rated attorney – the highest distinction an attorney can receive, showcasing both strong legal ability and the highest ethical standards. Not only is Mr. Loshak a founding partner in the firm, he is also a dynamic leader, focusing his legal expertise on business transactions, real estate transactions and disputes, land use and zoning, licensing, food and beverage, and oil and gas.
Mr. Loshak has represented both national and international corporations in all aspects of their business ventures – from the formation to day-to-day operations – such as the purchase and sale of assets and...
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Mr. Paul D. Petruzzi
Miami, FL Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
University of Miami
Paul Petruzzi is a 23 year veteran criminal defense attorney with a boutique criminal defense lawfirm based in downtown Miami.
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Joshua Ryan Alhalel
Miami, FL Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Emory University School of Law
Joshua R. Alhalel concentrates his practice in the area of commercial litigation. He represents businesses and individuals in the prosecution and defense of general and complex civil litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, such as breach of fiduciary duty and fraud, corporate and shareholder disputes, officer and direct liability, and bank liability litigation. He also represents bankruptcy trustees and court appointed receivers in litigation matters arising from insolvency and receivership proceedings. Mr. Alhalel has experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including discovery, dispositive motions, trials, appeals.
Before establishing his own law firm, Mr. Alhalel was an attorney at Genovese Joblove...
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Rolando Gabriel Pumariega
Aventura, FL Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
Rolando Gabriel Pumariega is a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney. Rolando dedicates his practice solely to personal injury cases, which include, but are not limited to, car accidents; accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians; trip/slip-and-falls; and criminal assaults/batteries. Rolando received his Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University School of Law, and is a member of The Florida Bar.
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Sagi Shaked
Aventura, FL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
As a Miami personal injury lawyer, Sagi Shaked founded Shaked Law Personal Injury Lawyers in 2007 to bring high-quality, compassionate representation to accident victims throughout Florida. Mr. Shaked has practiced personal injury law for over 20 years. During that time, he has developed substantial experience representing victims of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and slip and fall accidents.
Mr. Shaked also handles wrongful death cases for families who have lost loved ones to the same accidents. Mr. Shaked has extensive experience representing clients with catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries.
Attorney Shaked earned a bachelor’s degree with honors...
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Jared Newman
Hallandale Beach, FL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(954) 800-7933
1920 E Hallandale Beach Blvd
Suite 702-A
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Jared Newman is a veteran car accident and personal injury lawyer and managing partner at South Florida Law, PLLC. Over a decade of personal injury experienced has allowed Jared Newman to familiarize himself with many different types of personal injury cases including car accidents, truck accidents, premises liability, slip and falls, wrongful death, workers compensation, and more. No case is too big or too small. If you or a loved one was hurt due to the negligence of another party, you can call today for a free legal consultation and learn more about what Jared Newman can do for you.
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Alan Palma
Miami Beach, FL Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
University of Miami School of Law
Palma Legal Services is a boutique litigation law firm based in Miami Beach, Florida. Palma Legal Services primarily represents individuals and companies in civil disputes with property insurance carriers, financial institutions, debt collectors, and other businesses. Alan Palma is the principal and owner of Palma Legal Services. Mr. Palma grew up in Long Island, New York, as the son of two hard working immigrants. He graduated, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts from American University in Washington D.C. in 1997, and later earned his Juris Doctors, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law in 2008. ...
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Benjamin Charles Korray
Miami Beach, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
New York Law School
Korray Law is a boutique law firm dedicated to serving the legal needs of businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative individuals. Our clients include businesses and individuals in various sectors including retail, entertainment, manufacturing, clothing, food and restaurant, jewelry, and media, film and music.
We stand out from other law firms by providing our clients with consistent and honest one-on-one attention, maintaining a transparent approach to billing, and bridging the communication divide between the creative and corporate worlds.
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Alan Sackrin
Hallandale Beach, FL Lawyer with 42 years of experience
601 N. Federal Highway
Suite 301
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Free ConsultationAppeals and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Alan is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, and is an expert in personal injury matters, including slip and falls, automobile accidents, product liability and defamation.
Alan writes extensively about Florida personal injury law on his blog, southfloridainjuryaccidentblog.com, including issues related to slip and falls at grocery stores and in hotels, hotel negligence, rear-end car accidents and defamation.
Since 2002, Alan has been an AV rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell.
Alan is married to a Board Certified Family Law Attorney and has two children.
Representing clients in the cities of Hallandale Beach, Hollywood Florida, Aventura, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, and all other cities...
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Andrea A. Willis
Miami, FL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Albany Law School
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Andrew McLaughlin
Miami, FL Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Drew McLaughlin is a dedicated attorney who represents those facing criminal charges and others seeking help through personal injury claims in South Florida. McLaughlin serves clients throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties as an attorney with McLaughlin Morris, P.A., the firm he co-founded in 2014. McLaughlin attended Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelors of arts in both history and Spanish, graduating magna cum laude. He then turned his focus to law school at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, where he earned his start in the legal field as a Certified Legal...
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Jeffrey Morris
Miami, FL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Jeffrey Morris is an experienced defense attorney and co-founder of McLaughlin Morris, P.A. who serves those facing criminal charges and personal injury matters in Delray Beach, Florida and the surrounding areas. He has a passion for providing each customer with personal care to meets his or her individual needs. With more than a decade of experience as a prosecutor and an attorney, he is able to apply his knowledge of Florida's courtrooms to the challenging situations that his clients face. This dedication to every matter can be seen in his work ethic and educational background. After studying...
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Davy Karkason
Miami, FL Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, International and Trademarks
Nova Southeastern University
I am a multilingual Swiss-native attorney in South Florida, representing clients from around the world for various matters from transnational disputes to local business litigation in Miami.
I speak English / Je parle Français / Biraz türkçe Konu?uyorum / Hablamos Español
I grew up in Switzerland, have lived in several nations, and am now settled in beautiful South Florida. I have studied in Hague, Netherlands under the academic programs of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. I have clerked for various international law firms, and I have certifications from the International Chamber of Commerce. My learning never stops!...
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Anthony DiTocco
Aventura, FL Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Florida
Tony DiTocco earned his Juris Doctorate and his Master's Degree in Accounting in 1988 from the University of Florida. In addition to his Bankruptcy practice, he has served as CEO of a $30 million Construction / Development firm and as lead consultant in the closeout of 500+ distressed condominium units.
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Jacob A. Epstein
Miami, FL Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Mr. Epstein concentrates his practice in the areas of business litigation, condominium and community association law, construction law, and real estate litigation. Mr. Epstein received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2015, graduating magna cum laude.
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Grant Ian Schwarz
Hollywood, FL Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
Grant Schwarz is a Civil Trial Attorney and 4th Amendment Lawyer headquartered in sunny Florida. Grant focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury including premises liability and products liability.
Over the years, it became apparent that bed bugs were becoming a troublesome problem across the United States. Grant was approached by a young family who had been injured at a local hotel. The family was awarded a large settlement after months of negotiations. After that, Grant started learning as much as he could about bed bugs. Grant read many books about bed bugs, attended pest management seminars and cultivated...
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Rebecca Newman Casamayor
Miami, FL Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Construction
University of Miami School of Law
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Dana Gallup
Hollywood, FL Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(954) 889-5125
4000 Hollywood Boulevard
Presidential Circle, Suite 265 South
Hollywood, FL 33021
Employment
University of Florida
For more than twenty years, Dana M. Gallup, the founding and principal attorney of Gallup Law, has been recognized as one of South Florida's most respected, knowledgeable and experienced employment law attorneys. He has devoted his career to assisting clients regarding every area and aspect of employment law because he is passionate about what he does and the people he helps.