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Dean H. Freeman
Miami, FL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law
Dean H. Freeman is the managing partner of Freeman Injury Law and is proud to represent injured clients in the Miami, Plantation, West Palm Beach, and Orlando area. Mr. Freeman's long and successful career in injury law all began when he joined the U.S. Army, learning the skills of a combat medic. He obtained an honorable discharge and pursued his studies in the health sciences.
Attorney Freeman graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's in Health Administration, which helped him in understanding the management of health organizations including several health insurance companies.
He continued on to obtain his Juris Doctor...
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Jeffrey M. Fenster
Plantation, FL Attorney with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Since 1972, attorney Jeff Fenster has focused his practice in representing victims of nursing home abuse, catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice. He has obtained some of Florida’s landmark jury verdicts in these legal fields and has shaped much of Florida’s appellate law on medical liability litigation.
Born in Miami in 1947, Mr. Fenster is a bi-lingual Florida native and one of the state’s preeminent trial attorneys. Mr. Fenster attended the University of Florida, graduating in 1969, and remained at UF to obtain his law degree, graduating in 1972. While at UF, he was chosen for membership in Florida Blue Key....
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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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Oscar R. Rivera
Coral Gables, FL Attorney with 44 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
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Alexa Nicole Wolff
Plantation, FL Attorney with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
New York Law School
Alexa Wolff is the Founder and Managing Partner of TrustWorks. After earning her Juris Doctor degree as a Full Merit Trustee Scholar from New York Law School, Alexa returned to her hometown to become a licensed estate planning attorney in Florida. Her passion for making a positive impact led her to focus on estate planning in South Florida. Driven by a commitment to innovation and client-centric service, she founded TrustWorks to revolutionize estate planning by offering personalized services nationwide from local offices.
At TrustWorks, Alexa's mission is to empower individuals by providing the tools and knowledge necessary to protect their loved...
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Eric S. Rosen
Davie, FL Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University
Eric began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Office of the State Attorney in Broward County, Florida, where he tried dozens of jury trials and countless bench trials to verdict. Mr. Rosen left public service to pursue his passion for helping people who have suffered due to someone else’s misconduct with the aspiration of being known as one of the best personal injury lawyers in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Rosen then rose through the ranks to become a partner at a prominent South Florida personal injury and wrongful death firm. For over a decade, Eric dedicated his practice to...
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Raymond Haselman
Davie, FL Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCollections, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Tax
Nova Southeastern University
Tax attorney for all areas of taxpayer representation- civil or criminal. Family law and domestic violence representation also available. Member of the United States Tax Court Series 7 Licensed MBA Former Police Sergeant with on the street domestic violence experience
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Jay Lewis Farrow
Davie, FL Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Miami School of Law
Jay Farrow is the Managing Attorney and Founder at Farrow Law Firm and licensed to practice in the state of Florida and New York.
Mr. Farrow is a University of Miami School of Law , Cum Laude, in 2002. Mr. Farrow was honored as a member of the Executive Board of the Business Law Review as the Senior Articles and Comments Editor and a member of the Entertainment and Sports Law Review.
Since 2003, Mr. Farrow’s career has spanned a wide range of legal disciplines and has represented individuals and companies such as Fortune 500 general contractors in private and...
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Nicole R. Kurtz
Coral Gables, FL Attorney with 11 years of experience
Construction and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Ms. Kurtz practices community association law, with a concentration in representing homeowners’ associations and condominium associations. In such practice, Ms. Kurtz routinely interprets community associations’ governing documents; provides legal advice to boards of directors as to day-to-day concerns and disputes; prepares and negotiates construction and vendor contracts on behalf of community associations; prepares meeting package documents for annual meetings and other community association meetings; attends owner, board and committee meetings; and drafts, interprets and amends community association governing documents.
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Randy Allen Bryant
Miami, FL Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami
Bryant Law Firm focuses its practice on Probate and Guardianship, handling both administration and litigation matters. Mr. Bryant is admitted to practice law throughout the State of Florida and also in the federal courts of the Southern and Northern Districts of the United States District Courts.
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Shari Wald Garrett
Coral Gables, FL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Business
University of Miami School of Law
Shari Wald Garrett is an experienced Business Law Attorney at Siegfried Rivera. Her practice includes representation of Condominium and Homeowners Associations in a broad array of legal matters. She provides general counsel, as well as representation for developer and owner disputes, contracts, Board and owner meetings, governing documents, election disputes, and day-to-day operations. Ms. Garrett is dedicated to providing outstanding advocacy for clients throughout the State of Florida.
Ms. Garrett received her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Florida. In 2001, she obtained her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.
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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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Andres H. Lopez
Coral Springs, FL Attorney with 19 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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Andrea A. Willis
Miami, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Trademarks
Albany Law School
Andrea A. Willis, Esq. is a top-rated business attorney licensed in Florida and New York, known for delivering high-impact legal counsel to entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies. With a proven track record in contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and business structuring, Andrea has successfully closed over 100 M&A transactions, with deals spanning from small businesses to multi-million dollar corporations.
As a trusted mergers and acquisitions lawyer and corporate counsel, Andrea combines legal strategy with practical business insight. She frequently acts as a legal advisor and mentor to her clients—helping them minimize risk, maximize value, and scale sustainably. Her approach is...
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Jason Palker
Fort Lauderdale, FL Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Mr. Palker was raised by a single mother and learned the value of hard, honest work from an early age and has unwaveringly been a member of the workforce since age fourteen. Having worked in a wide array of industries (including everything from restaurants, nightlife, events, and healthcare to professional sports), and even after starting multiple companies before the age of twenty, Mr. Palker found his passion for the law in college. In 2012, Mr. Palker discovered his true career path when he obtained a job as a legal assistant. While working as a legal assistant, Mr. Palker was involved...
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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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Michael L. Lechtman
North Miami Beach, FL Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Divorce and Family
University of Miami School of Law
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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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Daniel E. Vielleville
Miami, FL Attorney
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and International
University of Miami School of Law
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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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Ross D. Kulberg
Miami, FL Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
Ross D. Kulberg is a Partner with Krinzman Huss Lubetsky Feldman & Hotte, and works as part of the firm’s real estate and finance departments. With almost two decades of practice experience, Ross is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest standard in attorney ratings for strong legal ability and high ethical standards.
Ross specializes in all aspects of real estate and corporate law and works with businesses of all sizes. He frequently represents and advises local, national, and international businesses, lenders, and property owners. He can handle virtually all types of commercial transactions, land development, acquisitions, business and property financing, commercial leasing,...
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Jonathan Perazzo
North Miami Beach, FL Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
Miami and North Miami Beach Law Firm Serving Florida Personal Injury Claims in Floirda.
Jonathan Perazzo Esquire is founder of the Perazzo Law Firm and has an extensive track-record achieving the best possible results for his clients. He has obtained millions of dollars in compensation for his Miami and Florida personal injury clients from lawsuits against insurance companies.
Through his professional staff of attorneys, and with offices in Miami and North Miami Beach, Jonathan Perazzo strives to deliver professional, unbiased legal representation to Florida residents seeking fair compensation for personal injuries, property damage, or losses as a result of the...
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Boris Lavent
North Miami Beach, FL Lawyer
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Chicago Law School
Boris Lavent has been recognized as a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and won the prestigious “10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction”.
If you’ve decided to file a lawsuit, Boris will personally handle every aspect of your case. We have experience handling a wide range of complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases. The money you get from your personal injury claim can help you get through this difficult time. Hiring our Miami injury attorneys will allow you to maximize your financial award.
We offer our services on a contingency fee bases, which means you don’t have to worry about...
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Samuel Joseph Rabin
Miami, FL Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Health Care, Securities and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law and Nova Southeastern University
Our firm, Samuel J. Rabin Jr., P.A, is 100% dedicated to criminal defense in both federal and state courts. We have extensive experience and a successful track record in the defense and litigation of numerous types of crimes, including, but not limited to, asset forfeitures, criminal investigations, SEC litigation, domestic crimes, durable medical equipment fraud, grand jury investigations, healthcare fraud, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, pharmacy related fraud, insurance fraud, internet crimes, money laundering, mortgage fraud, narcotics and drug trafficking, public corruption, real estate fraud, RICO racketeering, sentencing hearings and sentencing reductions, tax and securities fraud, and white collar crimes. ...
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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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Christopher Anthony DiSchino
Miami, FL Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, IP, Securities and Trademarks
University of Miami School of Law
With a knack for the creative and an entrepreneurial attitude, Christopher DiSchino specializes in business, securities and intellectual property law. Assisting both individuals and corporate entities, Christopher focuses his practices on complex business transactions, intellectual property registration and enforcement and corporate counsel services. His diverse experience allows him to create value for his clients by using resourceful techniques to minimize unnecessary costs and risks.
Prior to founding DiSchino & Schamy, PLLC, Christopher served as General Counsel in both the hospitality and fashion industries. Exposure to a fast-paced, international environment provided him with an intimate understanding of the business climate in which...
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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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Mr. Mark Terry
Miami, FL Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
George Mason 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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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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Andrew Jonathan Rochen
Miami, FL Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Rochen Mediation is a full-service alternative dispute resolution firm servicing south Florida, with offices in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. In addition to holding ADR sessions in our offices, we routinely accommodate our clients by scheduling ADR sessions at suitable alternative locations of their choosing.
Andrew J. Rochen is a Supreme Court certified circuit, county, family, and appellate court mediator, as well as a Supreme Court qualified arbitrator. Prior to opening Rochen Mediation, Mr. Rochen was a shareholder in a large south-Florida law firm, where he was engaged in an extensive state and federal civil litigation and trial practice....
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Sergiu Gherman
Miami, FL Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Insurance Claims, International, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Florida
Sergiu "Sergey" Gherman is a commercial attorney. Having had experience with all stages of lawsuits, including appeals, Sergiu has appeared before judges in state and federal courts. He has successfully represented clients in matters alleging fraud, securities fraud, fraudulent transfers, employment discrimination defense, trusts and estate defense, in prosecution of professional malpractice, products liability, statutory easement, insurance claims (group health, individual health, auto), as well as in appeals. Sergiu is the former Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova in the State of Florida.
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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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Cynthia M. Whitman
Miami, FL Lawyer
1221 Brickell Ave
#900
Miami, FL 33131
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area and earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Tampa in 2010. Before pursuing a career in law, I worked as a Copy Editor for the Tampa Tribune. I was awarded a scholarship to attend Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where I graduated Cum Laude in 2016. During my time in law school, I received Book Awards in Legal Writing, Scholarly Writing, and Pre-Trial Skills.
I served as Senior Articles Editor for the Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law, and...
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David E. Rosenberg
Hollywood, FL Attorney with 33 years of experience
Animal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
New York University School of Law
DAVID E. ROSENBERG FLORIDA PERSONAL INJURY & WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWYER David Rosenberg Admitted to Florida Bar, 1992, Florida Member: Broward County Bar Association, Florida Workers' Advocates Born in New Haven, Connecticut, April 16, 1967 Education: B.S. Magna Cum Laude, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, 1989; J.D. Cum Laude, New York University School of Law, 1992 Member and Associate Editor, Annual Survey of American Law 1990-1992 Practice Areas: Personal injury Automobile accidents Workers' compensation injuries Slip and fall incidents Motorcycle accidents Wrongful death Trip and fall incidents Truck and plane accidents Jones Act, and Longshoreman, maritime...
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Regina M Campbell
Coral Gables, FL Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Divorce and Family
Hofstra University
Regina is the Managing Partner of The Campbell Law Group based in Coral Gables, Florida. She is recognized for her unique insight, resourceful problem-solving skills and understanding of how legal issues affect people and companies differently.
One of Regina’s biggest passions is litigation. Regina and The Campbell Law Group PA have seen a great deal of success in prosecuting and litigating business fraud and ponzi schemes, tortious interference with a business relationship cases, non-compete cases, shareholder actions, complex divorce and post-divorce actions, especially cases with recalcitrant parties with a talent at hiding assets and/or avoiding support obligations amongst other causes of...
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Erik W. Scharf
Miami, FL Attorney with 28 years of experience
Appeals and Civil Rights
University of Michigan Law School
I am a board-certified appellate lawyer based in Miami, Florida. My practice primarily revolves around complex commercial and contract appeals, including those related to insurance contracts and obligations under ERISA.
If you need guidance on special writs, civil appeals, or trial work in Florida courts or federal courts across the country, feel free to reach out to me.
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Julia Kefalinos
Miami, FL Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Foreclosure Defense and White Collar Crime
American University Washington College of Law
Julia Kefalinos criminal defense and bankruptcy firm was established in 2006 after 16 years of service to the community as a Miami-Dade County Assistant Public Defender. From 1991-2006 Julia defended thousands of indigent people accused of crimes and unable to hire private lawyers or defend themselves. She vigorously prepared all aspects of their cases from investigation to depositions to trials. She has handled huge caseloads including felonies, traffic cases, juvenile delinquencies and domestic violence matters. Julia particularly enjoyed training new attorneys and she eventually became a lead attorney in a specialized division for 5 years. Of her...
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Victoria Morales
Miami, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Florida International University College of Law
My goal is to bring peace and stability to the family. I care about my client's welfare and peace of mind. I manage bankruptcy proceedings and debt relief for individuals and businesses. Deal with tax issues and resolution. Handle probate proceedings. Conduct family law proceedings. Provide advice on estate planning matters, wills and trusts. Also engage in foreclosure defense and civil litigation.