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Robert Hanreck
Miami, FL Lawyer with 25 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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Bogdan Enica
Miami, FL Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business
Western Michigan University and National University of Singapore
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Michael Perry Mirer
Miami, FL Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Michael Mirer is a seasoned criminal defense lawyer in Miami-Dade, Florida. His firm, the Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A., handles all types of misdemeanor, felony, and federal charges. Michael earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and was licensed by the Florida State Bar in 1997. Michael served as a Miami-Dade County Assistant State Attorney before entering into private practice. His experience on both sides of the courtroom helps him build comprehensive defenses and seek the best possible results for each client. Michael has defended a number of high profile cases...
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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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Robert Salkowski
Miami, FL Lawyer with 33 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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Ian-Illych Martinez
Coral Gables, FL Attorney with 23 years of experience
(305) 442-7970
800 Douglas Road Suite 149
La Puerta del Sol
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Collections and International
University of Miami School of Law
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Rebecca Newman Casamayor
Miami, FL Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Construction
University of Miami School of Law
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Jacob A. Epstein
Miami, FL Lawyer with 10 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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Ronald Joseph Manto
Miami, FL Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Attorney Ronald J. Manto provides legal representation to his clients in Miami-Dade County and throughout the State of Florida. As a criminal defense trial lawyer with more than 20 years experience, Ronald J. Manto has successfully defended people charged with serious criminal offenses in both State and Federal Courts. If you are charged with a crime, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to seek and experienced criminal defense lawyer.
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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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Sarah J Glasser
Miami, FL Attorney with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
Sarah Glasser is a trial attorney with Freidin Brown, P.A., handling catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice cases from beginning to end.
Sarah joined the firm following a federal clerkship with the Honorable Beth Bloom in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. In that role, Sarah played an important role assisting the Court with legal research and writing in a varied caseload, including class action and personal injury cases.
Sarah graduated from Indiana University with a double major in History and Jewish Studies, and earned her Master’s Degree from Columbia University’s Teachers’ College. Sarah spent the next...
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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
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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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Whitney Marie Untiedt
Miami, FL Attorney with 20 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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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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Louis Anthony Vucci
Miami, FL Lawyer with 28 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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Gary Devenow Fox
Miami, FL Attorney with 49 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Over the course of four decades, Attorney Gary D. Fox has been dedicated to representing individuals harmed due to cases involving medical malpractice, product liability, and other personal injury matters. He has helped secure verdicts and settlements that exceed $1 million, earning him countless recognition from professional legal organizations. He has been selected as Trial Lawyer of the Year by the American Board of Trial Advocates, Florida Chapters, an invitation-only group. Not only that, but he was represented countless high-profile clients in famous cases, helping them reach the successful results they desire. Attorney Fox holds positions in countless organizations, including...
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Robert Dixon
Miami, FL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Florida
Robert Dixon is a native of England and moved to Florida in order to pursue his goal of becoming a personal injury attorney. Mr. Dixon received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
Following law school, Mr. Dixon moved to South Florida where he practiced Personal Injury law in both North Palm Beach and Stuart. After working on hundreds of cases as an associate attorney, Mr. Dixon formed The Law Offices of Robert Dixon to better serve the injured. Robert Dixon...
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Kristopher Torres
Miami, FL Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Florida International University
Kristopher Torres received his JD from Florida International University. He has been a civil litigation attorney for the past five years, representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters throughout the entire state of Florida. Mr. Torres received his BA in English Literature and his MA in Education from the University of Florida.
Mr. Torres is a member of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Palm Beach County Justice Association, and the Treasure Coast Justice Association. He is also a member and the former president of the Networking Professionals International, founding member of the Professional Referral Network and a member...
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Amida Umesh Frey
Miami, FL Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
Florida International University College of Law
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Mr. Paul D. Petruzzi
Miami, FL Lawyer with 32 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 Byrne Spector
Miami, FL Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Entertainment & Sports and IP
University of Miami School of Law
Joshua Spector has advocated for clients in disputes ranging into tens of millions of dollars in controversy. As lead counsel, Mr. Spector has tried jury trials in both state and federal courts, and represented clients in federal appeals and appeals in Florida’s district courts and the Florida Supreme Court. Mr. Spector has represented a foreign head of state, Grammy-nominated artists, record labels, models, artist managers, songwriters, and film production companies, in addition to numerous related businesses, officers, and directors.
Core specialties in Mr. Spector’s practice include complex business litigation and related arbitrations, trade dress infringement, cybersquatting and domain name disputes, all...
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Neil Henrichsen
Miami, FL Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Business, Civil Rights, Construction and Employment
American University Washington College of Law and American University
Neil L. Henrichsen has been a voice for working people his entire professional career. Mr. Henrichsen is an experienced AV Rated civil trial lawyer representing exclusively employees in whistleblower, discrimination, sexual harassment, and other employment and labor claims. Mr. Henrichsen also works in the civil rights law field and has successfully tried to verdict numerous cases before juries and judges in state and federal courts throughout the United States.
Mr. Henrichsen has over 33 years of employment and labor law experience primarily advocating for the rights of employees, including executives of all levels, sales executives, financial advisors and finance professionals, physicians,...
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David L. Markel
Miami, FL Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime
Tulane University School of Law
David Markel is a personal injury attorney whose practice consists of representing plaintiffs in serious, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Markel focuses on auto, truck, and motor vehicle accidents, cruise ship accidents, maritime and marine related injuries, negligent security, premises liability, victims of crime, and other complex litigation.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Mr. Markel graduated from Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove where he was an All Dade County football player and AP Scholar. Mr. Markel attended Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he continued his football career and graduated with a degree in History...
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David A. Donet Jr.
Miami, FL Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of New Hampshire School of Law
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Daniel Silver
Doral, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Miami School of Law
Daniel R. Silver has been a member of the Florida Bar since October 2003. Daniel is a Partner at PraDa Law, a full-service multi-jurisdictional international law firm, where he heads up the family division of the firm. Daniel is a skilled and experienced trial attorney. Daniel diligently prepares cases to advocate for his client’s rights by blending his investigative background from his criminal law experience with his knowledge of family and marital law. He is AV-Rated. He is a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, rated 10/10 on Avvo.com and has earned Avvo’s...
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Louise Caro
Coconut Grove, FL Attorney with 22 years of experience
(844) 230-7676
2665 South Bayshore Drive
Suite 220
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Louise R. Caro is a Partner in the firm and is the Managing Attorney for our Miami, Florida office. Her practice focuses on plaintiff’s mass tort litigation, concentrating on helping people harmed by exposure to hazardous soil, water and air contaminants. She has represented clients harmed by a multitude of environmental pollutants and toxins such as arsenic, lead, and dioxin, in soils and public water supply wells.
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Nadja Araly Prias
Coral Gables, FL Lawyer
Family and Immigration
St. Thomas University School of Law
Nadja A. Prias is a founding partner of Casais & Prias, PLLC. She is a Miami native and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Ms. Prias is the head of the firm’s Divorce, Family and Probate Law Department and brings extensive legal experience to her practice.
Ms. Prias is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, a certified Guardian Ad Litem, has taken complex and highly contested cases to trial, and has prosecuted and defended domestic violence injunction cases. Clients can be assured, that they are working with someone who has their best interest in mind from the beginning...
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Javier Enriquez
Coral Gables, FL Attorney
Business, Divorce, Employment and Family
University of Miami School of Law
Javier A. Enriquez, a partner at Jeffrey & Enriquez, LLC, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, concentrates his practice on, domestic and international, marital and family law, family law mediation, as well as civil and family appeals. Mr. Enriquez also has experience in election law, commercial litigation, and employment litigation.
A native of Miami, Mr. Enriquez graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was also the Litigation Skills Program Marco A. Vasquez Scholarship recipient. Throughout his time at the University of Miami School of Law, he was the President of the Federalist...
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Bolivar Claudio Porta
Miami, FL Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Tulane University School of Law
Criminal Defense, Family Law, Business Litigation DUI/DWI Defense/ Divorce / Domestic Violence Injunctions / Contract Litigation
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Renzo Bosoni
Coral Gables, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
American University Washington College of Law
Renzo Bosoni is the founding member of First Legal, a well established law firm focusing in the areas of probate administration, estate planning, trusts and will, guardianship and elder law. With a combined experience of over 30 years, the attorneys at First Legal have the necessary expertise and knowledge to handle the preparation of simple wills so you can pass on your assets to your loved ones to even the most difficult sets of issues, whether it be contested probate administrations, or complex estate planning needs.
Every client we meet has different needs and wishes about how they want their...
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Simona Burshteyn
Coral Gables, FL Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
Simona currently focuses her practice areas in real estate law, bankruptcy and general civil and commercial litigation.
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Manny Arce
Coral Gables, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
(305) 793-8687
2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Suite 300
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Free ConsultationMaritime, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Manny Arce is a civil trial lawyer whose practice focuses on personal injury claims including medical malpractice, wrongful death, auto accidents, premise liability, and defective products. He prides himself in his aggressive negotiation skills and impassioned advocacy on behalf of his clients.
Manny is a second generation Cuban-American who received his undergraduate degree at the Florida International University where he majored in Political Science. While attending F.I.U., he was nominated to the Honor Society of Pi Sigma Alpha.
He received his law degree from the University Of Miami School Of Law. While attending U.M., Manny was an active participant in multiple organizations....
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Manuel Vazquez
Miami, FL Attorney with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Immigration
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Founded by Manuel Vazquez, a seasoned attorney with over 50 years of experience, Manuel Vazquez, PA, has deep roots in the South Florida legal community. Born in Havana, Cuba, Manny moved to the United States as a child refugee, sent to America by his parents to protect him from the Cuban Communist Revolution. Through hard work, honesty, and dedication, Manny developed a passion for the law, earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in 1970. Over the decades, he has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal representation across all branches of the law. With a commitment to...
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Angel M. Reyes
Coral Gables, FL Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Miami
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Juan Lucas Alvarez
Coral Gables, FL Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Syracuse University College of Law
Juan Lucas focuses his legal practice to representing individuals that have been injured during the course of their employment.
The South Florida native graduated in 1993 from the University of Miami with a B.A. degree in International Finance and Marketing. He received his law degree in 1996 from Syracuse University College of Law. While attending law school, he was acknowledged in the Dean's List Honors, he represented Syracuse Law in National Moot Court Trial competitions, and an active member of the Latin American Law Students Association.
After graduating law school, he worked for a litigation firm primarily representing the interests...
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Barbara Vega
Coral Gables, FL Attorney
Immigration
Florida International University and Universidad de Carabobo
As a Venezuelan-American immigration attorney, I bring a deeply personal understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants navigating the complex U.S. immigration system. My journey—from client relations to law school, and eventually to practicing law—has uniquely shaped my commitment to helping others achieve their American dream.
Starting my legal career in 2017 as a client relations specialist in a family law firm, this helped me built a solid foundation of the American legal system. I honed my skills at this firm for three years before transitioning to a role as a paralegal at a probate, guardianship, and estate planning firm. Along...
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Jude M. Faccidomo
Miami, FL Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, International and White Collar Crime
St. Thomas University School of Law
Jude M. Faccidomo is a founding partner and managing partner at Ratzan & Faccidomo, a Miami law firm providing misdemeanor and felony defense of Florida and federal criminal charges as well as representation of lawyers and other professionals in administrative license revocation and disciplinary hearings. As a former Assistant Public Defender in the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office, Mr. Faccidomo gained extensive, invaluable experience handling jury trials involving a wide range of criminal matters.
Mr. Faccidomo completed his undergraduate degree at Bard College in New York and earned his Juris Doctor law degree from Saint Thomas University School of Law in Miami....
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Aliette H. Carolan
Coral Gables, FL Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family
Nova Southeastern University
The Law Office of Aliette H. Carolan, PA is located in Coral Gables, FL. We focus on Complex Matrimonial & Family Law, Mediation services and Reproductive Law. Aliette Hernandez Carolan, Esq. is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Law Mediator since 2009. She was nominated as a Rising Star by the reputable Super Lawyers 2014 and as a Super Lawyer in the 2015 publication. We make sure that you have access to the legal, financial and emotional resources that you need. We listen to you, return phone calls promptly, keep you prepared...
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Leslie I. Snyder
Coral Gables, FL Lawyer with 37 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