Palmetto Bay Lawyers

Eric Gros-Dubois is the founder of EPGD Business Law. With a JD and MBA, with a specialization in finance, Eric is able to step back and view the legal work through a commercial lens while also acting as a trusted business advising source for his clients. Before founding EPGD, Mr. Gros-Duboi’s areas of concentration included business transactions, tax controversies, and estate & trust planning, while at a prominent firm located in Washington, DC. His path led him to Miami, FL where he practiced commercial transactions and business litigation. Beyond his experience in these practices, he spent a summer with...

With over nineteen years experience as a Litigation Attorney, Mr. Cruanes has handled all aspects of Litigation from case inception through its trial, and any subsequent Appeals. He has achieved success in complex, often difficult to win cases. He has successfully practiced in Florida State and Federal Courts, to include the Third District Court of Appeals, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Prior to becoming an Attorney, Mr. Cruanes served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Major, and having commanded Marine Units of up to 450 Marines, in peacetime and war.

Stacy Mateu Emas is a Cuban American attorney with close ties to South Florida. Born and raised in Miami, she prides herself on being able to represent her community in their time of need. Stacy graduated with honors from Florida International University before graduating Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law. After law school, Stacy spent several years working as a litigator for the largest and premier defense law firm in Florida. She used that time to sharpen her litigation skills and to gain a comprehensive understanding as to how large corporations analyze and value cases. Stacy...

Janelle is a Partner at The H & D Law Firm, P.A. Specifically, Janelle focuses her practice on Marital and Family Law. Before becoming a Partner at The H & D Law Firm, she worked at a previous firm for one year practicing criminal and family law.

During law school Janelle was on the Dean’s List for seven semesters. She served as an intern for The Honorable Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, where she did legal research, prepared judicial binders and drafted orders. She was also a Member of the St. Thomas Law Trial Team.

Janelle’s pro bono work has included volunteering with...

Mr. Juan C. Velasquez, Esq. earned his B.A. from Florida International University, and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Appalachian School of Law.During law school, he was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity and Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) organization. Mr. Velasquez was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2010.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Velasquez practiced with a law firm representing the insurance companies in complex personal injury, property damage insurance litigation disputes in addition to various commercial litigation matters ranging from debtor-creditor rights, breach of contract, business torts, as well as personal property

Mr. Velasquez is...

Nouvelle L. Gonzalo, Esq. is admitted to practice law in Ohio, Florida, and New York. She is the member-owner of Gonzalo Law where her practice focuses on U.S. and international corporate law. Attorney Gonzalo established her practice to pursue a lifelong interest in service through leadership. She utilizes her U.S. and international experience to help businesses navigate their legal issues and grow their companies. As a Magna Cum Laude graduate of New York University, Nouvelle L. Gonzalo received her bachelor’s degree in Individualized Studies concentrating in International Politics and Cultural Studies. She went on to earn a Juris Doctorate with Honors...

Luis, founding member of the firm, was one of the first Cuban Americans to graduate from the University of Miami Law School in 1970. He earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration during his collegiate years.

Starting as a general practitioner, he later developed a products liability practice, when that area of law was in its infancy, aided by his engineering and construction industry background.

Over 20 years ago, he settled a case for the loss of use of one arm, for the unprecedented present value of 2.7 million dollars with a 10 million dollar payout. Since then, Luis has obtained...

Carlos Ferreyros has been helping people with Real Estate matters for over 10 years. His dedication to his clients is only matched by his service to the local community. Attorney Ferreyros is a specialist in all areas of Real Estate transactions, litigation and negotiation. He works with both buyers and sellers. He handles short sales and loss mitigation in distressed Real Estate transactions. He has represented both lenders and mortgage holders in hundreds of loan modifications and short sales. His experience includes working on both sides of landlord/tenant disputes. Aside from working with individuals and lenders in real estate transactions, Attorney...

Former Chief Prosecutor of the Miami-Dade County Courts and then Senior Trial Attorney of Narcotics. 40 years of criminal defense experience. Conducted over 350 jury trials in both state and federal courts.

Eric Morales is a knowledgeable cruise ship and boating injury lawyer. He represents passengers and crewmembers injured on cruise ships, shipping vessels, yachts, and personal watercraft and has helped Plaintiffs recover millions of dollars during his career. Mr. Morales practices with the firm of Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman, P.A., the premier Plaintiff's maritime personal injury firm in the country. Learn more at www.lipcon.com or www.yacht-injury.com

Carlos Mauricio Duque, Esq. is an experienced immigration attorney who represents individuals in cases before U.S. Government agencies that carry out immigration duties, such as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Consular Sections of U.S. Embassies in foreign countries.

Carlos Mauricio Duque, Esq. is an immigration attorney who graduated from the Rosary University in Bogotá, Colombia (2002), and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Cum Laude 2007). He is licensed to practice law in Colombia and in the State...

I am an experienced real estate and business law attorney. My firm handles complex real estate and business transactions along with copyright/trademark issues and estate planning.

Ian M. Ross represents clients in business disputes, commercial and securities litigation, class actions, and government investigations. He previously practiced as a litigation shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, P.A.’s Miami office; before that, he worked in the financial and securities litigation group in Sidley Austin LLP’s Chicago office.

Ian has extensive experience defending public and private corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, directors, and officers in federal securities claims, state securities actions, shareholder derivative suits, breach of fiduciary duty actions, and claims arising out of complex commercial transactions. He also defends national manufacturers, retailers, and telecommunication companies in consumer class actions,...

Blake Harris is the founder and leading figure at Blake Harris Law, where he offers global assistance in Offshore Asset Protection to clients around the world. His extensive travels to over 40 countries have enabled him to forge a vast international network through interactions with trust companies, protectors, and bankers across the globe. As a recognized author and speaker on the international stage, Blake has shared his expertise in asset protection and offshore planning with numerous professionals via continuing legal education seminars. His insights have been featured in esteemed national outlets such as Forbes, The Epoch Times, and on networks like...

Matthew McElligott is a partner at VCM Law Group and focuses his practice on Criminal and Civil Litigation. Matthew began his legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office where he gained experience defending the spectrum of criminal offenses from minor misdemeanors, criminal traffic violations, and DUI’s to serious offenses including drug trafficking, sexual battery, and homicide. Matthew also has extensive experience in litigating Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure law and forensic litigation issues including fingerprints, DNA, toxicology, accident reconstruction, and pathology (Medical Examiners).

After serving the residents of Miami-Dade County for over six years at the Public Defender’s Office, Matthew...

When you have a tax matter pending with the IRS or the state Department of Revenue, you need legal representation from an attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in your particular legal issue. Ronald Cutler is a licensed attorney, Certified Public Accountant, and former Special Agent for the FBI who has been handling state and federal tax matters for over 40 years. Whatever issue you are dealing with, chances are that Ronald Cutler has dealt with it before and knows how to help you achieve a successful resolution of your tax problem.