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Edgar Velazquez
Coral Springs, FL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
George Mason University School of Law
I proudly represent victims and families of victims who have been injured due to someone else's negligence, maximizing the value of each case to fully compensate each client. I am dedicated to protecting the rights of victims of automobile, motorcycle, truck, bus, and other types of vehicular accidents; nursing home abuse; medical malpractice; construction accidents; slip and falls; defective products; and insurance company bad faith negotiations.
Orgullosamente represento víctimas y familias de víctimas que han sido lesionados a causa de la negligencia de otros, siempre con la meta de maximizar el valor de cada caso para completamente compensar cada cliente. Me...
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Liliana Guarino
Weston, FL Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Nova Southeastern University
I earned my law degree in Argentina in 1983 and began practicing family law, personal injury, and criminal law. During this time, I also engaged in extensive pro bono work, assisting low-income families through my church. In August 2014, the Bar Association of Quilmes in Buenos Aires awarded me a medal of appreciation in recognition of my 30 years of legal service.
In 2001, I moved to the United States with my family and enrolled in law school again to qualify for practice in the U.S. I attended Nova Southeastern University, where I graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2007. I...
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Scott Stadler
Coral Springs, FL Attorney with 35 years of experience
(954) 346-6464
3111 N. University Drive
Suite 301
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
In 1980 Scott J. Stadler attended Broward County Community College. During that year he completed the requirements and was invited to Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Fraternity for achieving academic success. While attending Miami Dade Community College in 1981 Mr. Stadler received an award for Outstanding Academic Achievement for excellent grades. In 1986 Mr. Stadler received the American Jurisprudence Award for the highest “A” grade in his law school evidence class. Scott J. Stadler has been practicing divorce and family law since 1989 when he was admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan. In 1990 Mr. Stadler...
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Candace Renee Duff
Miami Beach, FL Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation and Construction
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Candace Duff, is a Florida Supreme Court certified Circuit Civil, Appellate and Family Law mediator who specializes in commercial, construction, insurance, employment, bankruptcy, federal, appellate, tort, products liability, and real property mediation. She is a member of the American Arbitration Association's roster of neutrals and a federally certified mediator appearing on the Middle District of Florida and the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court's mediation rosters. She is also a Florida Bar Board Certified construction lawyer and a seasoned litigator with more than twenty years of experience successfully representing developers, banks, architects, contractors, condominium associations, corporate clients and individuals...
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Robert Zimmerman
Parkland, FL Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Florida
Robert Zimmerman, a native of Long Island, New York, has been helping victims through Florida and the United States seek justice for more than 20 years. He represents clients in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect. Robert is a “Double Gator,” obtaining both his B.S. and law degree from the University of Florida. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1989 and started the practice of law with the Judge Advocate General’s Office of the United States Navy. While serving, Lieutenant Zimmerman was awarded the prestigious Navy Achievement Medal, which...
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Ira Markowitz
Deerfield Beach, FL Lawyer with 51 years of experience
(954) 755-8501
1645 SE 3rd Court The Cove Admiral Building
Suite 204
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
University Of Miami
I have been a Florida practicing attorney since 1974 with extensive background and experience for the past 46 years.
I am a former Assistant State Attorney (Dade County) having worked for Richard Gerstein then Janet Reno (former U.S. Attorney).
I have worked for Servicios Legales De Miami (Legal Services of Greater Miami) manager of the Wynwood office with numerous Family cases and later working for Courshon & Berk P.A. in real estate litigation.
I currently practice Family Law, Real Estate Litigation Wills and Trusts and Probate.
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Frank Soto
Miami, FL Attorney with 23 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Construction and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
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Leonard Valdes
Hialeah, FL Attorney with 14 years of experience
Personal Injury
Florida International University
Leonard Valdes, personal injury attorney, is here to represent and provide legal advice to Homestead and Miami residents who have been injured due to an accident.
We understand the setbacks an accident and the injuries that can come along with it can have on your daily life. Not only can they be completely life altering, but they can even leave you without a job or income to pay for your monthly bills. If you have been a victim or have been involved any of the following:
- car crash
- truck accident
- Uber accident
- motorcycle accident
- pedestrian accident
- cruise ship accident
- slip and...
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David T. Podein
Miami, FL Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
David Podein is a partner with Haber Law and has been with the firm since 2009. He concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and construction law, condominium and community association representation, commercial leasing, secured financing, and business and commercial litigation.
A substantial portion of Mr. Podein’s practice involves representation of community associations in the financing, approvals, and contract negotiation for multi-million dollar capital improvement, repair, and/or building upgrade projects. Additionally, Mr. Podein represents real estate developers, investors, joint venture, lenders/servicers, and landlords in connection with real estate related transactions, including commercial and shopping center leasing, landlord tenant negotiations,...
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Roger Slade
Miami, FL Attorney with 36 years of experience
Business, Family and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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Patrick W. Harland
Miami, FL Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Patrick W. Harland, Jr. is a seasoned litigator and personal injury attorney having tried cases in both Florida State and Federal Court.
Upon graduating from Stetson University College of Law in 1999, Mr. Harland focused his law practice on defending insurance companies as well as some of the nation’s largest nursing home chains in liability suits relating to patient care. Mr. Harland also defended physicians in correctional healthcare cases brought by inmates alleging civil rights violations due to inadequate healthcare.
Today, Mr. Harland uses that defense background to the advantage of St. Petersburg clients who have been injured by the negligence of...
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William J. Sheslow
Miami, FL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Mercer University College of Law and University of California - Davis
Prior to joining Whittel & Melton, Mr. Sheslow served as an Assistant Public Defender in Manatee County, Florida. Mr. Sheslow accumulated an impressive trial record while with the Public Defender’s Office. He was quickly promoted from a Misdemeanor to Felony case load in less than 10 months. Mr. Sheslow has tried over 20 cases ranging from DUIs and Domestic Batteries to life felonies. He has earned acquittals in serious cases such as firearms offenses and sex offenses. Additionally, Mr. Sheslow completed the National Criminal Defense Lawyers College held at Mercer College of Law in Macon, Georgia, where he learned from...
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Peter Emerson Berlowe
Miami, FL Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Business, Construction and IP
University of Miami School of Law
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Kenneth Swartz
Miami, FL Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Tulane University School of Law
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James Gale
Miami, FL Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Communications, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Florida
JAMES A. GALE is a founding member of the firm. He is a registered patent attorney who focuses on matters particular to intellectual property counseling and litigation. Mr. Gale has represented clients in cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, covenants not to compete, theft of trade secrets and internet disputes. He has appeared in over 260 federal cases in more than 48 Federal District Courts, as well as handled hundreds of injunctions in over 35 different states around the nation. Mr. Gale’s work and work ethics have always told a lot about his character. An accomplished intellectual property...
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Ryan Dwight O'Quinn
Miami, FL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(305) 371-9686
SunTrust International Center
One SE Third Avenue, Suite 1820
Miami, FL 33131
Appeals, Criminal Defense, Health Care and White Collar Crime
Washington and Lee University School of Law
We are a law firm of aggressive and experienced advocates focusing on complex civil litigation, government regulatory enforcement matters, internal investigations, receiverships, whistleblower representation and white collar criminal defense. Whether it is assisting a whistleblower to report fraud and collect a reward, advising a corporation managing an allegation of wrongdoing, defending an executive accused of fraud, or recovering assets on behalf of fraud victims, our attorneys can help.
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Ricardo Alsina
Miami, FL Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
Ricardo V. Alsina is an active trial attorney and maritime lawyer at Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman, P.A. Mr. Alsina has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1991 and has earned a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV – the highest rating for legal ability and professional and ethical standards in the industry. He focuses his practice on maritime related matters including cruise ship personal injury, cruise ship rape matters and wrongful death claims. He is also experienced in handling a number of personal injury areas including aviation disasters, automobile accidents, medical malpractice and class action civil lawsuits.
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Robert Einhorn
Miami, FL Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Miami School of Law
Professional Associations:
Miami-Dade County Bar Association
American Bar Association (ABA), Franchise Forum
International Franchise Association (IFA)
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)
Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)
Classes & Seminars:
ABA’s Annual Franchise Forum
AAFD's Annual Conventions
Pro-Bono Activities:
Miami Dade County 'Put Something Back' Program
Bar Admissions:
Florida
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
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Michael Braunstein
Miami, FL Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Miami School of Law
University of Miami School Law, Miami, Florida
J.D. - 2017
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Litigation Skills I, Litigation Skills II, and Alternate Dispute Resolution
Honors: Excellence Award in Professional Responsibility
Honors: Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board, Member
Honors: Presidential Advisory Board, Member
Honors: Best Oralist. Mr. Braunstein
Honors: Best Student Casenote Award
Honors: Order of Barristers
PRACTICE AREAS:
Franchise Law
Civil Litigation
Complex Commercial Litigation
GIVING BACK:
• Coach/Mentor: University of Miami School of Law, Trial Team and Moot Court Board
• Coach/Mentor: University of Miami, Mock Trial Team
• Pro-Bono Cases, various confidential
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Aleksey Shtivelman
Miami, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
(305) 358-6300
200 South Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 4100
Miami, FL 33131
Free ConsultationBoston University
Aleksey Shtivelman is a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the International Dispute Resolution Practice Group.
Originally from Odessa, Ukraine, Aleksey moved to Brooklyn, New York, in 1994 and received his law degree from Boston University in 2012. As a native Russian speaker and fluent in Spanish, Aleksey has successfully resolved high-stakes legal disputes representing foreign and domestic clients doing business in many jurisdictions, including Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Aleksey’s practice includes advising clients in connection with foreign and domestic disputes, including power generation, aviation, and energy industries. Aleksey has...
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Daniel E. Vielleville
Miami, FL Attorney
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and International
University of Miami School of Law
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Charles J. Zimmerer
Miami, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
I was born in Maryland and moved to Florida in 1996. I attended Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton and UF in Gainesville. I am married and have a son. My wife is from Barranquilla and is able to communicate with clients in Spanish.
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Andres H. Lopez
Coral Springs, FL Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Andres ("Andy") Lopez decided to open this firm to provide high-quality legal representation with the personal attention each client deserves. Mr. Lopez focuses his practice on personal injury, immigration, insurance coverage disputes and commercial litigation.
Mr. Lopez began his career in one of the most prestigious law firms in Maryland, where he concentrated on complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters. When Mr. Lopez moved to Florida, he practiced law in top boutique firms located in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, where he focused on professional malpractice, insurance coverage, and bankruptcy.
Mr. Lopez was born in La Paz, Bolivia, and his family moved to...
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Matthew Scott Waring
Deerfield Beach, FL Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Family and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Fairway Law Group provides legal representation to people who are facing family crises and personal injuries. Our team has secured millions of dollars in settlements for our clients. We handle a variety of different family law and personal injury cases ranging from divorces to car accidents. If you are in need of legal representation for a personal injury or family law matter, we are ready to help.
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Michael Christopher Grieco
Miami Beach, FL Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Miami School of Law and American University
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Russell D. Bernstein
Coral Springs, FL Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University and University of Florida
I'm a South Florida criminal defense Attorney, Russell Bernstein. I've been advising and counseling clients charged with criminal offenses for nearly 23 years. I handle statewide traffic ticket defense, DWI/DUI defense, and criminal defense, including battery, juvenile law, and drug cases.
Call my office now for a free consultation!
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Martin George Prego
Miami, FL Lawyer
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Securities
William Mitchell College of Law
I bring a unique combination of legal, business, and executive experience to my role at Prego Law Group, PLLC. With over 25 years in the banking and financial services industry, including time spent as a C-suite executive and compliance leader, I offer deep insight into the complexities of regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic business growth.
My career includes leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Espírito Santo Bank, Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust, and Brickell Bank. In these roles, I led compliance programs, addressed complex regulatory issues, and managed high-stakes mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. My hands-on experience in banking operations and...
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Joshua Bickman
Miami Beach, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
I earned a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Geology from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN., and received his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. While in law school, I received the Best Student in Evidence Award and was Vice President in Evidence Award and was Vice President of the Environmental Law Society.
Prior to becoming a founding partner of our firm, I was an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County, Florida where he had extensive Jury trial experience.
I also practiced in the private sector with several law firms, specializing in Family Law, Criminal...
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John Bristol
Plantation, FL Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
I am an experienced Bankruptcy attorney dedicated to helping my clients in bankruptcy matters such as Chapter 7, Chapter 13, mortgage foreclosure, wage garnishment, and more.
I have decades of experience that includes handling all aspects of each case from start to finish.
Call or visit my website for more information.
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Alexander D. Weisberg
Cooper City, FL Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
The John Marshall Law School
I am the founding and managing attorney at the Weisberg Consumer Law Group, PA, and have practiced consumer protection law exclusively for the past twenty years. I have represented thousands of consumers in more than 40 states across the country in a variety of consumer matters, with the focus on Lemon Law, breach of warranty and dealer fraud cases.
Since 2000, I have personally participated in hundreds of consumer arbitration hearings and have tried to jury verdict dozens of consumer protection cases in Florida, Illinois, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Washington. I also prevailed on appeal in Florida...
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Julio Daniel Torres
Fort Lauderdale, FL Lawyer
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law
I handle personal injury cases for clients who have been injured. My work involves cases related to premises liability, automobile negligence, maritime and admiralty, and sexual assault.
Before my current role, I was an associate at Cole, Scott & Kissane, which is recognized as Florida’s largest defense firm. I served in the Miami office, where I represented insureds and insurance carriers in various legal matters, including automobile accidents, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, and general liability cases.
My journey into law began at Florida International University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Philosophy, graduating with magna cum laude...
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Marlon A. Onias
Fort Lauderdale, FL Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(754) 209-2417
1451 W. Cypress Creek Road
Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Estate Planning
Florida A&M University College of Law
My name is Attorney Marlon A. Onias, and I am a proud U.S. Veteran, former police detective, and ardent attorney.
There is an old proverb that says "First count the cost before you do the work." Preparing to make any decisions regarding a legal matter, from purchasing a business, drafting a will or engaging in litigation can be a life changing decision that must be handled with care, and grace.
As a former police detective, and Veteran my number one goal is to make sure my client's are protected and secure in representation.
As a kid raised in the...
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Adam M. Nicoll
North Miami, FL Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Business, Insurance Defense and Probate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Daniel F. Bachman
North Miami, FL Attorney with 13 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Nursing Home and Probate
University of Miami School of Law
Mr. Bachman is a key member of Chepenik Trushin LLP’s probate and trust litigation department. Mr. Bachman is particularly experienced in the areas of probate and trust litigation, complex commercial litigation and insurance defense. He is familiar with the latest developments in Florida law relevant to challenging and defending wills and trusts, and is a key player in the firm’s many complex probate litigation cases, including those involving claims of lack of capacity, undue influence, insane delusion and tortious interference with expected inheritance.
In his free time, he likes to travel and play with his dog, Stink, and cat, The Babadook.
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Nadia Lewis
Tamarac, FL Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationEntertainment & Sports, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Florida Coastal School of Law
Nadia Lewis is a Florida licensed Immigration Attorney and founder of the Lewis Law, P.A. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Business with a minor in Business Administration from St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida and her Juris Doctor at Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, where she worked as a volunteer in the Florida Coastal School of Law Immigrant Rights Clinic. During her time at the Immigrant Rights Clinic, she represented low income immigrants in all types of immigration cases including representation before Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). She is a member...
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James D. Payer
Miami, FL Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Miami School of Law
James D. Payer was born in Nashua, NH. In 1976 his parents moved their family to South Florida, where he attended Elementary School and then High School at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale. After completing High School Mr. Payer attended Stetson University in Deland, Florida and majored in accounting.
Upon graduating from Stetson University Mr. Payer returned to South Florida and pursued post graduate studies necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant. In 1992 Mr. Payer passed the CPA exam and became a Certified Public Accountant. After working briefly as an accountant for a multinational hospital supply company Mr. Payer...
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Sherri B. Simpson
Sunrise, FL Attorney with 34 years of experience
(954) 524-4141
Belle Terre Building
7800 West Oakland Park Blvd Ste B-102
Sunrise, FL 33351
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
University of Miami
I have been an attorney since 1990 and have focused on foreclosure defense since 1993 and bankruptcy since 1997. I have also handled a lot of business matters from sales to contract drafting, asset protection to bankruptcy.
I have a very well rounded background including family law, elder law, probate, lemon laws, tax law and consumer protection law. This wide breadth of knowledge allows me to see possibilities other attorneys miss, and to help you determine the best course of action for your individual circumstances.
I can help if you are behind in child support, have not paid individual, payroll...
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Ken M Frankel
Pompano Beach, FL Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Personal Injury Lawyer Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At the Law offices of Ken M Frankel, PA it is our level of genuine concern and dedication that sets us above the rest. Ken Frankel devotes the time to make your case his own personal business, visiting you at your home or in the hospital. You can always reach Ken Frankel by phone, because he cares to make your personal injury case his number one priority. Taking the opportunity to understand the importance of having representation with experience such as Ken Frankel is something you owe to yourself and your family, in times...
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Alexandra Lopez
Miami Lakes, FL Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
I’m an experienced Florida bankruptcy lawyer and represent clients in all types of cases, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, foreclosure prevention, and estate planning matters. I provide personal attention to each of my clients and will fight for your rights throughout your case.
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Jon Bell
Miami, FL Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Employment and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
Jon Bell began his career at one of the largest litigation law firms in New York. Despite gaining vast experience in multi-million dollar claims, Mr. Bell was dissatisfied with not being able to select his own clients and, therefore sometimes had personal conflicts in handling cases where he believed to be "on the wrong side." Thereafter, he started his own law firm, which allowed him to select his own cases, handling them with passion in realizing he has made a personal commitment to each client.
Jon Bell became interested in Federal Employee litigation as he discovered the need for Federal Employees...