Hialeah Insurance Claims Lawyers

Board certified Civil Trial Lawyer who concentrates on negligence, wrongful Death and medical malpractice cases.

Practicing law since 1989 and admitted to practice in Federal Court, the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Over the years, I saw my father Robert Rubenstein help victims of negligence win compensation for their losses. I have long admired how Rubenstein Law holds defendants accountable, encouraging them to drive more safely or keep their premises hazard-free. In 2008, after graduating Magna Cum Laude from University of Miami School of Law, I was excited to join Rubenstein Law as an attorney fighting for our clients. I am currently the Firm’s Chief Executive Officer. In addition to overseeing firm operations, I supervise and manage department and attorney projects. Before attending law...

Susan C. Odess focuses her practice on assisting homeowners, commercial property owners, community associations and businesses with insurance coverage disputes and insurance claims. She is a licensed public adjuster and has over ten years of experience in the handling of first-party property insurance claims arising from hurricanes, flooding, fires and other mass casualties. Ms. Odess is routinely published in matters regarding the insurance industry and is an annual contributor to Florida Construction Law, a comprehensive textbook used to teach construction law at the University of Miami School of Law.

While in law school, Ms. Odess served as an intern for the...

Mr. Millares has been practicing law since 2001. In that time he has established an excellent reputation among his clients, judges and peers as evidenced by the many testimonials and honors that he has received. He has handled thousands of cases and has achieved impressive results for his beloved clients. He feels a genuine calling to be an attorney and to take care of those who need his help, especially those cast away or ignored by society. His clients are his number one priority and he makes sure that he and his staff are always friendly, professional and approachable. Our...

Marisa Portuondo was raised in the Key Biscayne community of South Florida. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Portuondo graduated with a Master of Science degree from Florida International University’s College of Business and worked in the pharmaceutical field managing over $60 Million of pharmaceutical raw material in several worldwide locations. While attending the University of Miami School of Law, Ms. Portuondo completed two internships at the Third District Court of Appeal under Chief Judge Juan Ramirez, Jr. (retired) and a third internship in the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Felony Division.

Ms. Portuondo’s work focuses on business/commercial law, real estate matters,...

Michael J. Carmona is a partner at Friedland | Carmona. Mr. Carmona was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he attended Christopher Columbus High School. Mr. Carmona then attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and minors in Entrepreneurship and Communication Studies. While at the University of Florida he was on the Dean’s List for 5 semesters and interned at the prestigious Morgan Stanley financial institution. Mr. Carmona was also a recipient of the Gator Club of Miami Scholarship, Bright Future’s Academic Scholarship and an invited member to the Collegiate Leadership Academy and...

A Miami-native, Oscar grew up and attended all academic training in South Florida. While in college, he obtained his Real Estate Sales Associate license and has been actively engaged in real estate transactions throughout South Florida since the age of 19. During his undergraduate degree, he created and opened his own Real Estate Brokerage company, Endeavor International Real Estate. It was through these labors that helped pay his way through law school. During his law school training, he worked for The Lasarte Law Firm where he worked over two years in the land use/zoning and governmental affairs field. It was...

Admitted to the Florida State Bar in 2003, Candise Shanbron has dedicated her entire legal career to handling insurance cases involving property damage and personal injury cases. She began her legal career representing insurance companies, which has provided her with great insight, unique vantage point and advantage in representing policyholders and injured individuals throughout the State of Florida. Today, Candise is the managing partner of Cernitz Law. Cernitz Law takes a collaborative approach to handling cases. All lawyers are involved in all the cases. They are constantly conducting round-table discussions on cases, as the lawyers of...

Eliot T. Brais is the sole and managing shareholder in his North Attleboro, Massachusetts office. He began his law career in 1988, joining his father, Ronald A. Brais, who had enjoyed a 40 year practice primarily concentrating on estate planning and small business law.

In his father’s footsteps, Eliot T. Brais’ areas of expertise include estate and business planning. Over the years, Eliot’s practice areas expanded to include real estate, real estate development and criminal law having handled in excess of 1,000 criminal cases and 50 trials.

Eliot T. Brais’ representation of clients’ interests goes well beyond the award of monetary sums...

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...

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...

Dante Law Firm is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting injured victims and families who have lost their loved ones as a result of someone else’s negligence. We do not represent insurance companies, doctors or hospitals. Our law firm handles a wide range of personal injury accidents and wrongful death cases.

Michael Cecere is a Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer and co-founder of Cecere Santana, PA.

Prior to founding Cecere Santana, PA, Mr. Cecere was a defense attorney for a leading Broward law firm representing several of the largest insurance companies in the country.

Mr. Cecere gained extensive trial experience while working as a defense attorney. He has successfully handled in excess of 40 jury trials and litigated claims in the areas of automobile accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, negligent security, faulty products, professional negligence, homeowner's property damage, and wrongful death.

He attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where he received his...

Practicing since 2005, Nadia is an award-winning lawyer, with experience practicing in both New York and Florida, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.

Awards:
AV Preeminent – Martindale Hubbell
Rising Stars – Super Lawyers
Top 10% in USA – Lawyers of Distinction
Client’s Choice – Avvo
Ten Best – Client Satisfaction – AIFLA
10 Best Attorneys – AIFLA
40 Under 40 – National Advocates
Top 100 – National Advocates

Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Winston attended Pennsylvania State University and earned his B.A from Temple University, graduating cum laude with honors in 1990. He then received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University Law School in 1994. Mr. Winston’s practice focuses on personal injury, including wrongful death and professional liability, representing physicians and lawyers in malpractice and ethics matters. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and assisting families of loved ones who have been injured through the negligence of others. Mr. Winston is an active Eagle member of the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for...

Born and raised in South Florida, as a fifth generation Floridian, Mr. Wigand obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal investigation from Auburn University in 1996. He had the distinction of achieving Dean's List honors three consecutive years. In addition, he was a student athlete, president of the Alpha Phi Sigma honor society, and a general member of the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society. Mr. Wigand obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1999 from Nova Southeastern University graduating in the top 15% of his class. While at Nova he was a recipient of the Leo Goodwin Fellowship, worked as...

Raul G. Delgado II is personal injury attorney who is a lifelong resident of Miami, Florida. Mr. Delgado’s practice focuses exclusively on the representation of injured passengers and crew members who were hurt on cruise ships around the world, in addition to those who are the victims of catastrophic injury or wrongful death involving auto, truck, motor vehicle accidents, recreational boating, negligent security, premises liability, and victims of crime. He is a member of the Florida Bar’s Admiralty Law Committee which is responsible for studying developments in this niche area of the law and informing members of the Bar of...

Jeff Davis has been a lawyer since 1986. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial practice and licensed in State and Federal Court . Jeff exclusively represents victims damaged, injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, dangerous premises events, negligent security assaults , rape or shootings, animal attacks, dangerous products, pharmacy mistakes, nursing home abuse, food caused illness, bicycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, property damage claims , vehicle diminished value claims, wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution claims, dog bite claims, hotel security claims , side walk and roadway accident cases, amusement ride injuries, day care center injuries, negligent...

Attorney Luis A. Mena, Esq. is the leading lawyer at the Miami insurance law firm, Mena Law Firm. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center. Mr. Mena is a member of the Florida State Bar, and is licensed to practice law in State and Federal courts throughout Florida. He has worked in the insurance industry for 15 years and, through his experience, has gained insight into all aspects on insurance claims intake, claims handling, policy drafting, and the claims decision-making process. After witnessing first-hand...

The Firm has extensive experience representing businesses in the area of insurance claims; real estate and commercial litigation. We focus on property, premise and personal liability, in addition, to real estate litigation. Our services include representation of buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions . We represent employers, carriers, third party administrators, and self-insurers through all phases of litigation. The firm handles a variety of other matters including commercial collections; and representation in wage garnishments and bankruptcy proceedings for creditors. The firm handles all aspects of claims assigned by companies including first and third party claims....

Joseph is a Florida Personal Injury Attorney with nearly 30 years of experience helping hundreds of seriously injured victims of all types of accidents. Joseph is a fourth generation Floridian, following in the footsteps of his father as an attorney. Mr. Lipsky is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which represents his achievements as helping injured accident victims recover tens of millions of dollars for their injuries and pain and suffering.

A trial attorney representing clients in first-party insurance claims and coverage disputes including hurricane claims throughout Florida.

Rolando Gabriel Pumariega is a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney. Rolando dedicates his practice solely to personal injury cases, which include, but are not limited to, car accidents; accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians; trip/slip-and-falls; and criminal assaults/batteries. Rolando received his Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University School of Law, and is a member of The Florida Bar.

Stephanie Vega Graves is a trial attorney who handles personal injury cases. Mrs. Vega Graves has represented severely injured clients in cases involving injuries as a result of slip and falls at popular supermarkets and malls; severe injuries due to construction accidents; wrongful death claims; negligent security outside of nightclubs, bars, parking lots and apartment complexes including shootings and assaults; pool drownings; premises liability; car accidents; dram shop; liquor liability; brain injuries; medical malpractice and bad faith claims handling by insurance companies. Mrs. Vega Graves has obtained legal experience at prominent real estate and personal injury law...

Attorney Joseph Maus, a Florida native, has been practicing law in South Florida since 1993. He currently limits his practice to insurance-related claims involving personal injury cases as well as homeowner property damage and commercial litigation. Mr. Maus is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for professional ability, conduct and ethics. He has also been honored as one of Florida's "Legal Elite" by Florida Trend Magazine annually since 2011.

Erick Santana is co-founding partner of Cecere Santana, PA.

He has been evaluating personal injury cases for over 20 years, and has successfully settled thousands of cases for his clients, in some instances collecting in excess of $1 million.

Prior to becoming an attorney, he was employed for seven years as an insurance adjuster for State Farm Insurance Co. As a result of his previous employment within State Farm, Mr. Santana knows first-hand what challenges clients face when dealing with insurance companies, which differentiates him from most personal injury attorneys in the area. He uses his expertise and knowledge to work...

Joseph J. Rinaldi, Jr., graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 and from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. He is licensed to practice in Florida, in both State and Federal Courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Memberships: Florida Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association, United District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States...

Bar Admission: Florida Education: University of Florida, BA Florida Coastal School of Law JD Professional Organizations: Florida Bar – Diversity and Inclusion Committee 2020-2021 Palm Beach County Justice Association – Young Lawyer Board of Directors BNI Producers in Plantation, Florida James M. Rosenberg, Esq. is the managing attorney and owner of Lost Value Law, P.A. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and is passionate about law, cars, and kitesurfing. He truly enjoys helping Florida vehicle owners establish the diminished value of their vehicles. Please contact our office if you would like to discuss your Florida Diminished Value Claim or your Florida Loss of Use Claim...

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...

Palma Legal Services is a boutique litigation law firm based in Miami Beach, Florida.  Palma Legal Services primarily represents individuals and companies in civil disputes with property insurance carriers, financial institutions, debt collectors, and other businesses.  Alan Palma is the principal and owner of Palma Legal Services.  Mr. Palma grew up in Long Island, New York, as the son of two hard working immigrants.  He graduated, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts from American University in Washington D.C. in 1997, and later earned his Juris Doctors, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law in 2008. ...

Gregory Michael Dell is a partner and the managing attorney of the disability income division of Dell & Schaefer, Chartered. The firm’s disability income division is comprised of eight attorneys who represent claimants throughout all stages (i.e. applications, denials, appeals, litigation, & lump-sum policy buyouts) of a claim for individual or group (ERISA) long-term disability benefits. Gregory Dell received his B.S./B.A. in Accounting at Washington University in St. Louis and his J.D. from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law in New York City. Following law school, Mr. Dell spent several years developing his trial skills as an Assistant State Attorney...

Chris Tadros has been in civil litigation representing injured plaintiffs in negligence cases since he graduated law school in 2000. Now working in Florida, Mr. Tadros has represented plaintiffs injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, assaults and slip and falls. Prior to practicing law Mr. Tadros worked as a legal assistant and legal intern in a law firms focused on civil litigation since 1995.

Mr. Tadros graduated with Honors with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he doubled majored in Political Science and Psychology. Mr. Tadros received his Juris Doctorate from Roger...

After graduating Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1994, Jonathan R. Friedland immediately immersed himself into the legal community of Miami-Dade County. With nearly 25 years of experience as a Miami Personal Injury attorney, Jonathan received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating an attorney can attain. Jonathan served as President of the Miami-Dade County Trial Lawyers Association and is an Eagle Member of the Florida Academy of Justice. Further, Jonathan is in a niche group of lawyers whom hold prestigious membership in both the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation...