Pinecrest Personal Injury Lawyers

Longtime trial lawyer in South Florida handling personal injury, professional malpractice, business litigation, mediation and arbitration. Former president of various local trial lawyer organizations and continuing active board member.

I founded Waterway Black P.A. with a vision - to partner with my clients, not just in their most recent matter but with their ultimate business goals in mind. WBPA offers big firm quality and experience, with small firm efficiency, service and value. We provide clients with constant access to our attorneys and staff and keep clients informed throughout the pendency of every matter we handle. I represent companies and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation throughout Florida, including business litigation, shareholder disputes, entity dissolution, insurance litigation, product liability, railroad defense, transportation, and coordinating counsel/litigation management.

Hilda R. Ramirez-Gainza, Esq. graduated cum laude from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and received her Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law. Fluent in both English and Spanish, her excellent research and writing skills enable her to analyze and articulate complex legal issues clearly, concisely and decisively.

Mrs. Gainza specializes in the areas of Personal Injury, Family Law and Immigration. She is a current member of the Florida Bar and past member of the American Bar Association.

Call Hilda at (954) 463-1210 or email her at gainzalaw@aol.com to discuss your legal concerns. You...

Matthew's practice is diverse. From the plaintiff's world of class action, mass torts, product liability, and catastrophic injury, to civil appellate practice over a wide range of subject. He also acts as an on-call "in-house counsel" to growing businesses. Matthew spent the first 15 years of his career in Boston and Los Angeles as a marketing and management executive, before graduating summa cum laude from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was also editor in chief of the Nova Law Review and received the Student Bar Association's Award for Academic...

Attorney Nisha E. Bacchus, a founder of Bacchus Law Firm, received her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. While attending Nova Southeastern University, Ms. Bacchus was an active member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and earned a scholarship through The Florida Bar for her pro bono work throughout the community. Ms. Bacchus ultimately graduated and received the prestigious Order of the Barrister's Award for her trial advocacy skills. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Bacchus graduated with Honors from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in...

Carlos H. Arce, Esq. focuses his practice in Health Law, Personal Injury Protection and Civil Litigation.

Mr. Arce is a native of South Florida born and raised in Miami, FL. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Florida International University. After attending Florida International, Mr. Arce graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law with his Juris Doctor and was awarded a Concentration in Health Law.

After, completing the bar exam, Mr. Arce worked as an associate at a personal injury defense firm, where he gained knowledge and experience in civil litigation matters. He also handled healthcare regulatory...

I am an attorney in the Personal Injury Group at the firm. Before my current position at Kanner & Pintaluga, my professional journey included roles in both pre-suit and litigation phases of personal injury law. I earned my B.A. from Millikin University and later completed my J.D. at Barry University. Throughout my legal career, I have reached several significant milestones, such as negotiating a personal injury settlement for $1.25M. These achievements highlight my skill, dedication, and commitment to my clients.

The Law Offices of Evan M. Ostfeld was formed in 2001 to represent exclusively the needs of injured individuals and their families. Evan has over 20 years of legal experience. The Firm specifically focuses on handling claims involving Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle accidents, Cruise Ship claims, Wrongful Death, Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall cases, Social Security Disability/S.S.I., Employment/Labor Law and Credit Repair/Collections law. Attorney Evan Ostfeld is an experienced Fort Lauderdale Workers’ Compensation lawyer.

Joshua Frachtman joined Baker & Zimmerman in 2012, after spending the early part of his career defending a wide range of civil issues with a focus on personal injury litigation. With Baker & Zimmerman, Joshua has applied his knowledge of the techniques and strategies used by insurance companies when handling personal injury claims to achieve the best possible result for his clients who have suffered an injury. Joshua also has extensive experience in commercial litigation, civil rights, employment law, and insurance coverage matters. Joshua was born in Plantation, Florida, and grew up in Coral Springs and Parkland. After...

I am an attorney in the Personal Injury Group at the firm. Before my current position, I interned at two personal injury law firms and one criminal defense firm, which provided me with a solid foundation in legal practice. I earned my B.S. from the University of Tampa and went on to complete my J.D. at George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School.

I was admitted to the Florida Bar in September 2017 and have since been recognized for my unwavering commitment to achieving justice for my clients. My membership in the Florida Justice Association and the National Traumatic Brain Injury Association highlights my focused approach and deep understanding in managing complex cases, particularly those involving traumatic brain injuries (TBI). I am a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an elite group of trial lawyers who have achieved million-dollar verdicts or settlements. In 2025, I was honored as one of The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40, a distinction awarded only...

Michael Gulisano received a Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2010. Mr. Gulisano graduated magna cum laude and finished in the top 7% of his class (13 out of a class of 183).

While in law school, Mr. Gulisano was an editor for the St. Thomas Law Review. Before attending law school, Mr. Gulisano received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida where he majored in Art and Communications and minored in English Writing.

After passing the Florida bar, Mr. Gulisano worked as an associate for several large, medium, and small-sized firms for several years....

Justin Cohen is a partner at Kanner & Pintaluga Personal Injury Practice. Justin received his B.A. from Northwood University. He completed his J.D. at Barry University.

I currently hold the position of Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Kanner & Pintaluga. My main responsibilities include overseeing the compliance and ethics of our legal operations, which encompasses all of the firm’s legal departments. I also focus on enhancing the efficiency across various legal departments such as pre-litigation, litigation, property damage, worker’s compensation, and medical malpractice to optimize the firm’s operations. Additionally, I play a crucial role in the strategic growth and development of the business aspects of the firm, including staffing and management oversight to ensure alignment with our business objectives, values, and the successful representation...

I represent victims who have suffered injuries in various situations such as automobile accidents, boating accidents, slip & falls, dog bites, and negligent maintenance of property. Before I joined Kanner & Pintaluga, I worked as a Tax Resolution Attorney where I negotiated tax debt settlements against the IRS. I understand the significant impact that a skilled negotiator can have on someone's life. In addition to my legal background, I also have substantial experience in management, construction, and real estate, which I gained while working as a Project Manager on contract with a statewide franchise utility provider. I leverage this diverse background...

I am known for my passionate dedication to courtroom advocacy. As a strategic, inventive, and highly effective trial attorney, I have a proven track record of securing favorable verdicts in civil cases across Florida. My work consistently delivers positive outcomes for my clients, often overcoming challenging facts and complex rulings. My commitment to trial advocacy has not only benefited my clients but has also earned me recognition from my peers, including honors as a “Top 40 Under 40” Civil Trial Lawyer and a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” since 2022. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central...

James R. Kamensky is a partner in the Firm’s Personal Injury Practice. James received a B.F.A. in Theatre from New York University. He completed his J.D. at Florida International University. James joined Kanner & Pintaluga in 2019 to provide effective advocacy to individuals affected by life altering circumstances and primarily represents personal injury claimants in automobile negligence and premises liability matters. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, James served as debtor’s counsel in chapter 11 bankruptcy litigation matters. It was here James developed a passion for representing aggrieved individuals.

Kyle Konhauzer is a partner in Kanner & Pintaluga’s Personal Injury Practice and is the managing attorney of the Firm’s Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Louisiana teams. Kyle received a B.S., cum laude, from the University of Central Florida. He completed his J.D. at Nova Southeastern University where he was a Dean’s List student. Kyle was a summer clerk at Kanner & Pintaluga throughout law school and as a 3L he participated in the Personal Injury Litigation Clinic. He was subsequently hired by the Firm after passing the bar and now devotes his time to effectively representing injured clients and...

Blair M. Fazzio is a Partner at Kanner & Pintaluga. Her practice focuses on overseeing all personal injury and property damage appellate proceedings at the Firm. She handles all types of civil appellate matters, including extraordinary writs and plenary appeals in state courts, as well as providing litigation and trial support to preserve the record for appeal. Blair began her legal career clerking for the Honorable Angel A. Cortiñas at Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, she served as lead appellate counsel at the Office of the Assistant Attorney General of Florida where she argued...

Carlos Bruzual is a partner in the Firm’s Personal Injury Practice. Carlos received his B.A., cum laude, in Political Science from Florida Gulf Coast University. He completed his J.D. at Nova Southeastern University where he clerked at Kanner & Pintaluga. Carlos was subsequently hired by the Firm after passing the bar. He works tirelessly to ensure that all clients know and understand their legal options and are rightfully and justly compensated for their damages.

Based out of Boca Raton, Russ E. Robbins is a passionate and dedicated car accident lawyer serving injury victims throughout the state of Florida. His firm has taken on thousands of cases, helping countless individuals over the years. In that time, he has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients. Attorney Robbins knows how to take on big insurance companies, and most importantly, he knows how to win car accident cases. He believes that clients should always come first, no matter the situation. This approach has earned him a reliable and trustworthy reputation among...

Jafar M. Abuyounis, is a senior associate attorney at Chane Socarras PLLC and Boca Injury Law. As an experienced litigator licensed in both Florida and California, Jafar’s practice consists of handling a wide variety of complex civil and business litigation matters, including those involving torts, employment law, real estate, insurance claims & coverage and various business and commercial disputes, as well as personal injury, accident & wrongful death cases . Jafar began his practice at a prominent Plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Fresno, CA where he went head-to-head with large insurance companies, recovering large sums for his clients through...

Concentrating on personal injury or death caused from automotive accidents, falls, and medical malpractice, Andrew Rader has been serving his clients throughout Florida and New York for over 30 years in both state and federal courts. In 2013, Mr. Rader owns a leading South Florida personal-injury and commercial-litigation law firm, focusing on serious car accidents, trucking accidents, slip/trip and falls, catastrophic injuries, medical and nursing negligence, crime victims, and business disputes. Driven by his corporate mission of “Your Justice Starts Here,” Mr. Rader carries an “AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating,” an industry-recognized gold standard based on peer reviews by...

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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...

Alex Jean, Esq. is a partner at Long & Jean, P.A. Mr. Jean is a Fort Lauderdale native, where he attended Cardinal Gibbons High School and received his B.S. in Legal Studies from University of Central Florida.

Mr. Jean received his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Mr. Jean served as a Certified Legal Intern for the Broward County Public Defender’s Office, handling felony and misdemeanor cases. In 2015, Mr. Jean began specializing in civil litigation aggressively fighting insurance companies and helping clients in their recovery and obtaining compensation for their pain and suffering. With...

Jeremy Dover has an intense drive that has allowed him to hone and refine his broad litigation skill set. His general area of practice is Civil Litigation, with a focus on both Personal Injury Protection and Personal Injury Lawsuits. Jeremy is an ethical scholar that focuses on finding new, ingenious arguments and strategies to help in his zealous advocacy for all his clients, and he will never settle for less than any of his clients justly deserve. Jeremy worked throughout his time at UM, including holding positions at multiple law offices, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Lawyers to the Rescue Non-Profit...

Jared Spingarn is the managing partner of the Law Offices of Spingarn, P.A., a role he has held since founding the firm in 2006. With nearly 17 years of experience, Jared has successfully settled thousands of cases, representing clients in a wide range of personal injury matters. He oversees the firm's daily operations and is committed to delivering exceptional advocacy for accident victims. Jared's passion for helping accident victims stems from his personal experience. At just 18 years old, he survived a serious auto accident caused by a drunk driver running a red light, requiring him to be airlifted from the...

I am Austin Bodnar, Esq., a proud native of South Florida and the managing partner at Bader Bodnar Law, a distinguished personal injury firm that has been serving the community for over 35 years. I was honored to be named on the Best Lawyers in America’s 2024 “Ones to Watch” list. My drive stems from personal experiences and a deep commitment to honor the legacy of my late father-in-law. At the helm of the firm, I focus on delivering strong results and upholding our long-standing tradition of excellence in client advocacy. Before my current role, I spent six years as a...

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...

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...

Howard Myones focuses his practice on auto accidents, slip & falls, personal injury protection litigation, first party property damage claims against homeowners insurance companies, bad faith claims, and breach of contract actions.

Mr. Myones carefully handles every step of personal injury, homeowners insurance, commercial and PIP claims from inception through all aspects of litigation until resolution. He has an in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and PIP statute and can provide legal assistance and representation to all Floridians injured in an accident as well as insureds, assignees and medical providers in disputes with insurers.

Mr. Myones is focused on helping Floridians when...