Opa-Locka Lawyers

"Christian A. Petersen joined Olive|Judd, P.A. in 2013. His extensive experience in complex commercial and construction litigation, contract and business disputes, real estate litigation, and representation of creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings makes him a valuable asset to the firm’s practice. Mr. Petersen’s practice includes representing international clients throughout the state of Florida, and he has been recognized as a Top Lawyer for 2013 and an Up & Comer from 2007-12 by the South Florida Legal Guide. Mr. Petersen has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer reviewed ranking which indicates the highest level of professional excellence....

"I grew up immersed in a family business which supplied goods & services to restaurants and institutions throughout the Midwest. The youngest of three brothers, as an attorney, I worked closely with my parents and siblings to design a succession plan for the business and an estate plan to maximize our parents’ financial legacy. It is a legacy which now will endure for years to come. It was the satisfaction from this experience, together with a natural passion for client service, that has led me to focus my practice on Estate Planning, so that clients may enjoy the peace...

Michael Katz is a highly respected Florida attorney and the founder of Katz & Associates Law Firm, serving clients in Stuart, Treasure Coast, Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Originally from New Jersey, Michael has over 19 years of experience across estate planning, probate, real estate, business, and entertainment law. Known for his negotiation skills and preventive approach, he’s dedicated to safeguarding his clients’ interests and achieving their goals. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Stockton University of New Jersey and began his career in New York City’s banking industry. He then earned his law degree...

Shannon McLin founded a boutique appellate law firm after serving as a staff attorney at Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal. In 2019, she opened Florida Appeals, a statewide appellate firm with seven appellat lawyers practicing complex civil appellate litigation throughout Florida. A significant portion of her work is the family law arena. Ms. McLin is board-certified in appellate practice and is a certified circuit court and appellate mediator. She is AV Preiminant rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has consistently been selected as one of Florida Trend's Legal Elite and as a Florida Superlawyer in appellate practice. Ms....

Arielle Capuano’s practice is focused almost exclusively on divorce, custody, and family law matters. Her family law experience ranges from uncontested divorces to complex divorces, high asset divorces, paternity cases, custody cases, relocation cases, modifications, enforcement and contempt, and domestic violence. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Arielle obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising & Public Relations from the University of Central Florida. Graduating near the top of her class, Arielle received her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida International University College of Law, where she was actively involved in the leadership of the Board of Advocates, the...

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Mr. Melville has almost a decade of experience in real estate, land use and environmental law. Melville Law focuses solely on residential and commercial real estate closings and title insurance, commercial leasing and land use and zoning law. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Melville Law represents clients all over Florida. We offer free consultations, and also offer title policy rebates on some transactions.

I grew up in South Florida and enjoy helping businesses develop and prosper throughout the South Florida community. I have helped businesses and their owners develop and start their operations, and advised them in many areas throughout their business life, including contracts issues, negotiations, and any potential lawsuits that may arise.

I graduated from Florida State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Risk Management/Insurance, and earned my Juris Doctorate from the Shepard Broad College of Law, Nova Southeastern University in 2008. I currently live in Broward County with my wife Rachel and two children, Emily and...

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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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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 Who's Who Legal...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida to a Nicaraguan mother and Dominican father. I graduated summa cum laude from Florida State University with a major in International Relations with a concentration in Political Science and minors in both Psychology and Economics. I then graduated from Fordham Law School in New York, where I represented clients detained in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba through Fordham's International Justice Clinic and served as secretary of the Latin American Law Student Association. Upon graduating from law school, I practiced law in New York for several years defending pharmaceutical and insurance companies. Although I found...

Maria Isabel Amaro was born in Colombia, South America in 1970. Ms. Amaro relocated to Miami, FL in 1985 and has lived in Miami for the last 24 years.

Ms. Amaro graduated from Nova Southeastern University with her Bachelors in Business Administration and a minor in Professional Management in 2005. Ms. Amaro attended Saint Thomas University School of Law receiving her Juris Doctor in 2008.

She was also a certified legal intern for Legal Aid of Greater Miami in the Family Law department for two semesters.

Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2008, Ms. Amaro joined the law firm of Friedman,...

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.

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...

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!...

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...

Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2016, Ms. Geraghty joined the law firm of Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A. as an associate focusing on Plaintiff's Personal Injury matters.

Ms. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Political Science and minors in Sociology and Human and Social Development, from the University of Miami in December of 2012. She graduated summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Ms. Geraghty continued onto the University of Miami School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude, in 2016. While in law school, Ms. Geraghty...

Carrying on a family tradition, Carolyn Friedman Frank has followed in her father's footsteps. Carolyn is partner in Friedman, Rodman & Frank that has roots in the Miami Beach firm of Harvey D. Friedman, P. A., the firm started by her father in 1976.

Her work in personal injury includes, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, products liability and nursing home negligence.

Carolyn Friedman Frank was admitted to the Florida State Bar in 1996, after earning her Juris Doctorate at the University of Miami. She did her undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree.

Carolyn is married...

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.