Palm Springs Personal Injury Lawyers

BORIS ZHADANOVSKIY brings to the Searcy Denney team not only a law degree, but an undergraduate degree in business administration and fluency in both English and Russian. He draws upon his experience in complex insurance litigation to make sure that insurance companies keep their promises to policyholders who have been harmed.

Michael “Mike” Celeste, Jr. was born and raised in Milford, Mass. He received his B.A. in American Studies at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut in 1975, where he also played varsity football and lacrosse – with Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots. Mike graduated with honors from Nova Law School in 1986, where he was the president of the student chapter of ATLA (American Trial Lawyers Association) and represented Nova Law in the Southern Regional Mock Trial Competitions. While attending Nova Law, Mike was the recipient of the first Krupnick & Campbell, P.A. award, which was...

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...

Florida personal injury and commercial litigation attorney Mariano Garcia has been practicing in West Palm Beach since 1994. AV-rated from Martindale-Hubbell and a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Mr. Garcia has been with Searcy Denney since 2011 as a bilingual lawyer with long-standing commitment to representing the Latino community.

ELISE SHERR ALLISON joined Searcy Denney in 2019 after clerking for The Honorable Jose E. Martinez, United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and then working with a complex commercial litigation and personal injury firm in Miami. At Searcy Denney, she represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases resulting from medical malpractice, defective products, motor vehicle accidents and unsafe premises.

Gabriel F. Zambrano, a resident of South Florida, has been practicing law in the State of Florida since 1994. Throughout his career, he has handled commercial litigation and insurance defense cases, successfully resolving them through mediation or trial. He holds an esteemed AV rating from the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating system. With extensive trial experience, Gabriel has taken on complex and severe injury cases, some of which have lasted for over thirty days. In 2011, he was selected as co-counsel for an Engle Tobacco trial, which resulted in one of the largest reported verdicts of that year. Today, he passionately...

DAVID P. VITALE, JR. is an experienced trial attorney who has litigated cases throughout the state of Florida. Mr. Vitale was recently recognized for his achievements by The National Trial Lawyers, as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff attorney in Florida. In addition to pursing personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims on behalf of injured victims, Mr. Vitale also handles complex commercial and business litigation matters. As a result of his prior career as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York, Mr. Vitale has a unique business perspective in developing strategies that are efficient, effective,...

Chad Hastings was born in Teaneck, New Jersey and raised in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he graduated from Port St. Lucie High School. Chad attended the University of Central Florida, where he received his B.S. in Finance in 1997. While at U.C.F., Chad was actively involved in Student Government as the Comptroller, served his fraternity Alpha Tau Omega as the Treasurer, and worked with Habitat for Humanity. Chad attended law school at the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University where he earned his J.D. in 2001.

Chad joined the firm in 2007, having previously worked at a...

JORDAN A. DULCIE began his legal career in medical malpractice defense at a boutique firm in Palm Beach Gardens, followed by broader civil litigation practice at a larger civil defense firm in Florida. His practice areas include not only medical malpractice, but automotive accidents and nursing home and assisted living cases. In 2019, 2020 and 2021 he was selected by Palm Beach Illustrated magazine as a top lawyer in the area of medical malpractice, and Florida Super Lawyers Magazine lists him as a 2021 “Rising Star.” As an attorney with Searcy Denney, Mr. Dulcie shares the firm’s...

At a young age, Scott’s grandfather died as a result of medical malpractice from his treating physician’s failures, and his family lost years they thought they had left. His life’s work is dedicated to fighting back when someone’s life, liberty, and/or happiness has been taken away, in his grandfather, Victor’s memory. Scott has handled hundreds of injury and insurance claims, settled millions of dollars worth of claims, and when necessary, litigated and gone to trial on cases in state and federal courts across Florida. Scott’s career started representing insurance companies like State Farm, Travelers, USAA, and multiple others. As an...

ADAM HECHT, a veteran of more than 75 felony and misdemeanor jury trials as an Assistant State Attorney, now works with Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. handling medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death and products liability cases.

Mr. Weisser is a Partner and Shareholder of the firm. He has practiced law in South Florida since 1996. He began his professional career as Assistant State Attorney in Miami, Florida, prosecuting an extensive felony criminal caseload and tried forty jury trials with only 3 resulting in acquittals. Subsequently, he has been actively involved in Civil Trial Litigation handling all phases of civil cases involving Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse, Trucking Accidents, Products Liability and Motor Vehicle Accidents. Mr. Weisser has handled cases that have generated over $50 million from jury verdicts or settlements...

I received my Juris Doctor with a certificate in Environmental and Land Use Law from the University of Florida's Levin College of Law. A double Gator, I also received my Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Florida. Clients turn to me when they have complex litigation matters because of my experience in state and federal courts. Additional areas of experience include product liability, medical malpractice, catastrophic aviation accidents, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, nursing home claims, construction litigation and commercial litigation, as well as a variety of general negligence matters.

Thomas J. Chapman is a trial attorney at NextGen Injury Law where he provides legal representation to those mistreated due to nursing home neglect, assisted living injuries, and home health negligence. He graduated from the University of Florida - Levin College of Law in 2009 with honors.

Graduating from St. Thomas University with his Juris Doctorate, Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorney, Eric Feingold, was admitted to the Florida State Bar in 2004. He spent the first part of his career as a public defender in the Miami-Dade justice system. Additionally, he spent his time as a member of the Counsel for a National Health Insurance Company, where he learned the importance of protecting the rights of personal injury victims. Knowledgeable regarding the tactics that insurance providers sometimes use and with experience as a public defender, Attorney Feingold understands what a fair case settlement looks like and how...

Ron D. Herman is a practicing attorney in West Palm Beach, devoted to the field of criminal defense. He is a former prosecutor, which allows him to maintain a thorough understanding of the entire criminal justice system. In addition to criminal defense, Attorney Herman offers effective counsel for individuals facing personal injury and business litigation matters. Regardless of what specific situation you’re involved in, you can trust that you’ll be in good hands by retaining Mr. Herman’s representation. To learn more about the services offered by Attorney Herman, contact the firm, Herman Law, P.A., today.

Andrew J. Boloy, Esq. is an Associate at Pike & Lustig, LLP..
Andrew focuses his practice on Business Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, and Personal Injury.

He received his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law in May 2018 and a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Atlantic University in December 2013 graduating with a major in Political Science. While attending Florida Atlantic University, Andrew interned for the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel in Fort Pierce, Florida where he assisted the defense in a high profile capitol murder trial. Prior to law school, he worked in...

David Lacesa completed his law degree from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center and has been practicing law for more than 15 years. He focuses his practice exclusively on prosecuting slip & fall claims and other premises liability accidents. Mr. Lacesa is an experienced and dedicated attorney who is well-versed in the law and aggressive when fighting for compensation on behalf of his clients. He is not afraid to challenge large corporations, big businesses, and intimidating insurance companies, and has secured millions of dollars in recoveries for clients. Mr. Lacesa is the one to call when you fall.

Gary S. Lesser was born in West Palm Beach. After graduating from Forest Hill High School, Gary attended George Washington University, where he graduated with a B.A. in International Affairs. Gary was named to the Dean’s List and served as President Pro Tempore of the Student Senate. He was Associate Editor of the GW Hatchet, the school newspaper, and the Editor-in-Chief of the GW Journal, a monthly political opinion commentary. Gary attended University of Miami School of Law earning his Juris Doctorate. He was a member of Bar & Gavel Society, and served as Associate Editor of the Yearbook of...

Robert N. Hogan, II is a partner with the Law Firm of Hogan & Chapman, P.L.

I have been practicing personal injury and workers' compensaiton law in both Florida and Georgia for over 21 years. I believe in providing my clients with aggressive representation to obtain the best possible results. I have a proven track record of success over my career. However, when a client has been involved in an accident there is more than just needing a tough lawyer. I believe in taking the time to educate my clients on the legal process and being there for them at every step along the way. My clients meet me at the...

Vincent Joseph Pravato is a founding and managing partner at The Law Firm of Wolf & Pravato, P.A. Vincent directs the firm’s National Development and Marketing division. He has led the firm to expand its offices throughout Florida, delivering superb legal counsel to all Floridians. Wolf & Pravato, with six offices - Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Tampa, handles serious injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, product liability and other devastating cases for individuals and families all across Florida. Through Vincent’s relentless perseverance and drive, Wolf & Pravato is recognized as a highly successful...

After attending St. Thomas University for law school, Attorney Craig Posner was admitted in 2004 to the Florida State Bar Association. Working as a former insurance defense attorney for a nationally known auto insurance company, he was able to retain insightful legal knowledge regarding the insurance industry. Learning what car insurance providers look for and what tactics they use, Attorney Posner has been able utilize that information to fight against their schemes when they try deny or delay rightful claims. Dedicated to each and every client first and foremost, Attorney Posner works on a contingency fee basis. This means that...

My job is to produce solutions to my clients' problems. I am known for leaving no stone unturned when representing my clients in court. I am a lawyer warrior for my clients and I outwork opposing attorneys. From my first attorney position out of law school, I have been a litigator. I have fought for my clients' rights in court, arbitrations and at mediations. A U.S. Army Ranger veteran, my experience in a special forces military unit developed and tested my leadership skills, and taught me to react smartly and quickly under pressure, but most importantly for clients. Today, I...

William "Bill" Abel received his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, with honors, and served as Executive Editor of the Inter-American Law Review. Bill is board certified as a specialist in civil trial law by The Florida Bar and is also rated "AV" by Martindale Hubbell. An "AV" rating distinguishes Bill as having very high general ethical standards and legal ability as evaluated by his peers. Bill limits his practice to representing individuals and families who have suffered serious personal injury or wrongful death. For fifteen years, Bill represented the interests of insurance companies and big...

Luis Sosa was born in Cuba and was raised right here in West Palm Beach, Florida. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with academic honors, he earned his Juris Doctor at Barry University School of Law. Sosa’s professional experience at David Chico Law Group and the 18th Judicial Circuit in Seminole County has prepared him for his newest role as an attorney at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Ryles’ Port Saint Lucie office. While at Barry University School of Law, Sosa was a member of the Barry Trial Team and the Delta Theta Phi International Law Fraternity....