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Nelson A. Locke

Nelson A. Locke

Distinguished Lawyer

Federal Mortgage Law & Compliance Matters

7800 Preston Rd #113, Plano, TX 75024, USA

Area of Practice: Federal Mortgage Law & Compliance Matters Mortgage industry professionals nationwide trust Nelson A. Locke and Locke Law Offices as their go-to source for legal guidance, as well as a thorough understanding of state and nationwide mortgage laws and regulations. Nelson has built a legal practice on expertise gained during more than 30 years dealing with all aspects of the general mortgage industry. His primary focus is on mortgage industry compliance and audit practices, and he is an acknowledged expert in the field of reverse mortgages with 30 years of expertise. He is constantly in demand as an expert witness in the financial services industry. After many years of success as an entrepreneur and a mortgage banker, Nelson took his accomplishments to the next level as a licensed, practicing attorney. Nelson continued his professional career while simultaneously studying at Concord Law School at Purdue University Global. He was admitted to the California Bar in 2013 after passing two of the nation’s most rigorous bar exams. He is admitted to federal districts in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, Colorado, and California. Nelson is currently challenging oppressive laws in Texas in order to become a practicing member of the state bar.

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Nicholas C. Rober

Nicholas C. Rober

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

1246 Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62301, USA

NICHOLAS C. ROBER, JR., focuses his practice on personal injury, divorce/family law, construction litigation, criminal defense, DUI defense, estate planning, and real estate law. Nicholas has diverse experience in both criminal and civil law. Since his senior year of college when he began his first internship with the a public defender office in his home of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Nicholas has been involved in the law. He is an experienced litigator who has a true passion for helping his clients. Prior to starting Rober Law in 2020, now Rober & Phillips, Nicholas practiced at Blickhan, Timmerwilke & Woodworth in Quincy, Illinois. There he represented clients in divorce, family, criminal, personal injury and workers' compensation cases. Before moving back to Quincy, Illinois in 2019, Nicholas worked for the Chicago based, insurance defense law firm, Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd. At LEF, Nicholas was assigned to the litigation department and predominately handled cases involving motor vehicle accidents, semi-truck accidents, premises liability, and nursing home negligence under the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act. Prior to practicing at Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd., Nicholas worked in private practice at Pollock, Ennis & Heck in Quincy, Illinois, handling personal injury, divorce, family, construction, criminal, and workers' compensation cases. While attending law school, he volunteered as a law clerk for the Washtenaw County Public Defender Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan, defending indigent clients in misdemeanor and felony matters under Michigan Supreme Court Rule 8.120. Nicholas also served as a 711 Law Clerk for the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, prosecuting traffic and criminal cases in Aurora, Illinois. Nicholas and his wife, Gabrielle, moved from the Chicago area in 2019 and decided that they would make Quincy, Illinois their permanent home. They spend the majority of their time outside of work spending time with their three dogs, going to Mark Twain Lake and being outdoors. Nicholas is a former collegiate baseball player and has volunteered in both Michigan and Illinois with several schools and travel baseball teams as a coach. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his family, jet skiing, wakeboarding, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. Nicholas received his B.A. from Concordia University in 2010 and his J.D. from Western Michigan University in 2014. Nicholas is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois.

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Nicholas Douglas

Nicholas Douglas

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

2501 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

Nicholas "Cole" Douglas is an attorney well-known for his passion, energy, and commitment to protecting his clients’ best interests. Cole prides himself on direct, honest communication and his ability to truly understand his clients’ needs. His practice focuses on the litigation and trial of complex personal injury cases involving wrongful death and sex abuse. These are high-stakes situations. People who come to him have an inspiring determination to achieve justice in their case. Cole strives at every step to match this desire with his trademark tenacity. After graduating from law school with honors, Cole began his legal career working for the Seattle/Tacoma-based law firm Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala. He ultimately left to open his own firm, Cochran Douglas, PLLC. Taking the risk to co-found his own practice has been incredibly rewarding since it allows Cole to set high personal standards for every aspect of his representation.

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Nicholas J. Ferraro

Labor Law

4500 9th Ave NE, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98105

Area of Practice: Employment Law Nicholas J. Ferraro, Esq. is a labor and employment lawyer specializing in wage and hour class actions. He is licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the State of Washington. In 2022, Mr. Ferraro was named among the “Top 100 Leaders in Law” by the San Diego Business Journal. For the past nine years, Mr. Ferraro has been named a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers in the area of class actions, an honor awarded to less than 2.5 percent of lawyers under the age of 40. For the past eight years, Mr. Ferraro has been selected as among The Best Lawyers in America: “Ones to Watch” by U.S. News for California class action attorneys.

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Nicholas Moore

Nicholas Moore

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

191 Peachtree Rd NE suite 2600, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

Nick is a partner in the real estate and private equity practice group handling virtually all transactions involving income-producing commercial real estate. With several years’ experience, Nick represents local, regional, and national developers, owners, syndicators, general partners, limited partners, and investors as they acquire and divest commercial real estate through sophisticated transactions. He uses his experience to provide straight-forward actionable and practical advice with the ability to refine clients’ strategies for acquisitions, development, leasing, financing, and joint ventures. Nick’s clients are focused predominantly on the national multi-family real estate industry as he has transacted hundreds of millions of dollars in commercial real estate in 2021. He is well-versed in matters related to advising and structuring joint ventures, syndicating real estate acquisitions, guidance through divestments, and creating real estate private equity funds and private investment companies. Nick has been selected as a Georgia SuperLawyer™ as a Rising Star for the years 2021 and 2022. This exceptional award is provided to the top 2.5% of vote earners for the area of Business and Corporate. He has spoken and appeared at numerous conferences, summits, podcasts, and other local engagements sharing his knowledge and experience.

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Nicholas Panagakis

Personal Injury Law

20 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Nicholas P. Panagakis has practiced law since 1997 and is admitted to the Florida Bar. He was born and raised in the Chicago, Illinois area before moving to the Tampa Bay, Florida area in 1983, where he graduated from Dunedin High School in 1990. Mr. Panagakis then attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and graduated in 1994. While in College, he was Chief Justice of the Student Hearing Board, as well as a two-term President and founding father of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity. In his senior year of College, Mr. Panagakis was honored as the top undergraduate member of the International Fraternity. Finally, Nicholas attended Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he obtained his law degree in 1997 with an emphasis in trial practice. Mr. Panagakis began his legal career at the State Attorney’s Office for Orange and Osceola Counties upon his graduation from law school in 1997. During his years at the State Attorney’s Office, he prosecuted and tried misdemeanors and felonies; including drug offenses, sex crimes, and manslaughter. Upon leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Nicholas joined a civil defense firm. He practiced out of the firm’s Orlando and Melbourne, Florida offices for over seven years and ultimately became a Partner at the firm. Mr. Panagakis litigated and tried cases throughout the state of Florida for his clients comprised of various insurance companies, governmental agencies, trucking lines, grocery stores, and automobile parts and repair shops. In early 2007, Mr. Panagakis joined Morgan and Morgan, P.A. and he exclusively represents individuals and families who have been injured in accidents due to the negligence of others. Mr. Panagakis was voted a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers in 2009-2010. This distinction is awarded to the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state. In 2011, Mr. Panagakis was voted into the The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 under 40, which is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Mr. Panagakis is married to his wife, Heather, and is the proud father of four children, Ella, Sophia, Anna, and Peter. He remains active in his community and church having served on the parish council executive committee. He is a partner and shareholder in the firm.

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Nicholas Spetsas

Nicholas Spetsas

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

225 E Robinson St suite 542, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Nick was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was raised about 20 minutes away from the city in Moorestown, New Jersey. In 2010, Nick’s parents decided to move to a beach town in Northeast Florida, and Nick immediately fell in love with the Sunshine State and the endless possibilities it has to offer. During law school, Nick gained invaluable litigation experience as a certified student-attorney for the South Carolina Juvenile Justice Clinic. He also interned at a Fortune 500 company, a personal injury law firm, and the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General. Prior to Spetsas Buist PLLC, Nick gained litigation and trial experience working for the largest insurance defense firm in Florida and, subsequently, a prominent national law firm, where he represented companies and their insurance carriers in complex civil litigation matters, including personal and catastrophic injury, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death, automobile, and trucking liability, and negligent security. Nick uses his litigation and trial experience to aggressively pursue claims on behalf of clients injured by the negligence of others. Because of the knowledge Nick gained from defending corporations and their insurance carriers, he understands their negotiation tactics and trial techniques. Now, Nick uses this knowledge against companies and their insurance carriers to maximize the value of his clients’ cases and to bring justice to his clients. Nick believes in aggressive representation and understands that communication is crucial to client satisfaction. He devotes himself to treating his clients like family.

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Nicolas Lampariello

Nicolas Lampariello

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

5220 S University Dr c 108, Davie, FL 33328, USA

After graduating from the City University of New York, I moved from New York in 2003 to attend Law School at the prestigious St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, wherein I realized that I had found my new home. After graduation, I opened my first business in South Florida in 2007 and have been striving and learning from the community and all the legal issues that surround every unique Client, with their own unique set of facts. I contribute to the community by participating in the local Chambers of Commerce, and by participating in charitable fundraiser events with Habitat for Humanity, NetLife4Families, and The Salvation Army. Despite having my own firm and my community efforts, I always make time for my family, whether it be coaching baseball for my sons or participating with Dancing with your Daughter events. My firm currently represents Clients with all types of injuries that range from a broken toe to the most severe cases of death or dismemberment. We take pride in each case and get to know every Client and their families, because they are what ‘s most important.

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Nicole Cointreau

Nicole Cointreau

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

3500 W Olive Ave ste 300, Burbank, CA 91505, USA

Nicole Cointreau is a California-licensed attorney with experience handling a diverse array of intricate litigation cases at both the state and federal levels. She has skillfully managed various legal matters, including breach of contract, securities disputes, business torts, insurance coverage issues, wrongful death matters, and tenants’ rights. Ms. Cointreau boasts an impressive track record of successfully resolving cases through dispositive motions, such as motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and demurrers.

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Nicole E. Blais

Nicole E. Blais

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

6111 Broken Sound Pkwy NW suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487, USA

Nicole E. Blais is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Grife Law Firm, where she spearheads the Firm’s Pre-Litigation Department. With an extensive background in personal injury, insurance defense, and civil litigation, Nicole brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Throughout her legal career, Nicole has routinely achieved top-level results for her injured clients. Nicole’s work has garnered a $1.6 Million result for two teenagers injured in a car crash, $750,000 for a woman injured in a truck crash, and a plethora of $500,000 recoveries. Nicole earned her Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law in 2014. During law school, she gained practical experience as a Certified Legal Intern, representing indigent clients through FSU’s Public Interest Law Center. She was also honored with the Book Award in Mediation, recognizing her as the top performer in her class in this area. Nicole’s ongoing commitment to building upon these skills has enabled her to maximize favorable outcomes for her clients in settlement negotiations. Before joining The Grife Law Firm, Nicole worked for a leading personal injury trial law firm, focusing on complex personal injury cases. Her comprehensive experience includes handling motor vehicle accidents, unsafe premises, defective products, and insurance bad faith claims. Nicole’s previous work in insurance defense provided her with valuable insights into how insurance companies evaluate, analyze, and manage cases, which she now leverages to effectively advocate for her clients. Admitted to practice in Florida and the Northern, Middle, and Southern District Courts, Nicole has built a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy. Her approach is characterized by a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures and a relentless drive to achieve favorable results for her clients. Originally from Canada, Nicole became a U.S. citizen in 2014. She resides in Fort Lauderdale with her newly adopted cat, Mushu. Nicole’s diverse background, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, enhances her ability to understand and address the nuanced needs of her clients. Nicole is dedicated to providing top-tier representation to clients affected by accidents, negligence, and personal injuries. Her strategic insights and formidable legal skills are invaluable assets to The Grife Law Firm, reflecting the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.

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Nicole Eichberger

Labor Law

650 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Nicole A. Eichberger is a partner in the Labor and Employment Law Department and a member of the Class & Collective Actions and Wage and Hour Groups. Nici is an experienced trial lawyer and represents clients in all types of employment-related matters, from single-plaintiff and complex employment to large, complex class and collective actions alleging discrimination, non-compete violations, and wage and hour disputes. Nici has significant experience assisting clients in the defense of numerous class and collective actions. She frequently counsels employers, fiduciaries, and trustees on employment, wage and hour and benefit issues. In addition to her litigation practice, Nici assists in conducting workplace investigations and audits related to discrimination, managerial training, non-competes and employee classification. She is adept to counseling clients on a wide array of issues including reviewing and drafting employee handbooks, wage and hour issues, employee leave and training policies. She is a member of the Firm’s eDiscovery Group and advises clients on eDiscovery matters, including day-to-day preservation, investigations and litigation strategies. Nici recently completed a three-year term was on the ABA’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono & Public Service and serves as the Pro Bono Co-Coordinator for Proskauer’s New Orleans office. She is a prolific writer, frequently contributing to Proskauer’s Law and the Workplace Blog and a sought-after speaker on collective/class action topics.

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Personal Injury Law

375 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209

Nicole Jones is the wife of a combat veteran and has extensive experience in the formation and management of non-profit organizations. She is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia and NCCU School of Law. She owns a general practice firm and specializes in wills, estates, trusts, family law, minor criminal offenses and traffic violations. Call The Jones Firm at 716-491-4088 for your free consultation. Nicole will even come to your home or place of business.

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Estate Planning Law

7950 nw 53rd street, 337, Miami, FL 33166

Nicole Soto-Ortega is a Miami native born into a Cuban and Puerto Rican family. Nicole obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. There after she obtained her Juris Doctor Degree from St. Thomas University, graduating Cum Laude and in the top 10% of her graduating class. Not only did she maintain her status on the Dean’s List every semester but she also received the CALI Book Award in Guardianship Law. Nicole was a member of the St. Thomas Law Review as the Executive Notes and Comments Editor and was also the President of the Elder Law Society, she also served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Maria M. Korvick, Circuit Court Judge in the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade. After law school, Nicole returned to the 11th Judicial Circuit as an Attorney Case Manager to the Honorable Jerald Bagley until the time of his retirement and also to current sitting Judge the Honorable Jorge E. Cueto, Circuit Court Judge in the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade. She then pursued a career in civil litigation focusing in the area of insurance defense working as in house Staff Counsel for one of the top insurance companies in the United States. Nicole practices in the areas of Probate, Trusts, Guardianships, Guardian Advocacy, Estate Planning, and Elder Law. During her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband and family.

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Nicole Ziegler

Personal Injury Law

1101 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Nicole earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law, graduating magna cum laude and raking among the two percent of her class. While in law school she served as the Business Editor of the Florida Coastal Law Review. Nicole also served as a judicial intern to Justice Ricky Polston and former Justice Kenneth Bell on the Florida Supreme Court. Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Saint Francis where she graduated Valedictorian. In addition to her collegiate studies she captained the University of Saint Francis women’s soccer team and was recognized as an Honorable Mention All-American women’s soccer player and was selected to the ESPN The Magazine All-American team.

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Nina L. Shaw

Nina L. Shaw

Distinguished Lawyer

Intellectual Property Law

2029 Century Park East, Suite 1750, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Area of Practice: Entertainment Law

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Nina Stillman

Nina Stillman

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

191 North Upper Wacker Drive, Floor 23, Chicago, IL 60606

Area of Practice: Family Office Law & Estate Planning Nina B. Stillman is a veteran business and estate planning attorney, serving as senior counsel in the Advanced Planning & Family Office Practice Group at Handler Thayer. She has a variety of experience which includes standard wills, domestic and international complex estate plans, drafting opinions as an Expert Witness and working with business owners on agreements and resolving employee issues. Ms. Stillman has over 30 years’ experience, focusing on the areas of domestic and international estate planning, charitable giving, wealth transfer, income and estate tax planning, asset protection and reorganization, entity governance and management, business succession planning, estate administration and litigation. She received a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin. She received her Master of Laws in Taxation degree (LL.M.) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Ms. Stillman is admitted to practice in the states of Illinois and Minnesota. Before practicing law, Ms. Stillman served as Trust Officer at U.S. Bank National Association with the focus of trust account administration.

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Noah Kane

Noah Kane

Member

Civil Litigation

550 Kinderkamack Rd, Oradell, NJ 07649, USA

Area of Practice: Consumer Protection Noah Kane, Esq., has spent his career on the consumer's side of the courtroom. He's represented hundreds of plaintiffs in individual and class actions—fighting banks, lenders, debt collectors, and large corporations, and recovering six- and seven-figure results for his clients. Noah is licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, with federal court admissions and cocounsel relationships across the country. Noah has been featured in the American Banker and the Cardozo Law Review. Noah founded Kane Law Firm LLC with a simple motto: if they wronged you, they should pay — not you. (We sue big companies, too.) You don't pay us out of pocket. We only get paid if we win.

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Noel Garcia

Noel Garcia

Featured Lawyer

General Practice Law

4115 Blackhawk Plaza Circle., Suite 100, Danville, CA 94506

Noel earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology from the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. Despite being accepted to medical school, Noel changed her career goals during her last year of undergraduate studies and decided to pursue law. Noel was accepted to several California law schools and completed her J.D. at California Western School of Law in San Diego. After law school, Noel went to work for a boutique firm in Santa Barbara before moving to Los Angeles to pursue law. Now, back in Northern California, Noel handles cases in the areas of civil litigation, family law, estate planning, personal injury, class action, and mass torts.

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Nora Becerra

Nora Becerra

Distinguished Lawyer

Health Care Law

70 W. Madison St., Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60602

Nora Becerra is an associate in the Chicago office and represents healthcare clients in regulatory and litigation matters, including responding to governmental investigations and defending False Claims Act lawsuits. Nora has extensive litigation experience and has counseled clients across many industries, including the pharmaceutical, biometrics, manufacturing and durable medical equipment fields, and has practiced in state and district courts across the country. She has also represented clients in international arbitration proceedings and has litigated matters before the International Trade Commission. Nora is experienced in all phases of complex litigation, including conducting internal investigations, responding to government subpoenas, pre-litigation counseling, fact and expert discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial preparation, trial, and post-trial motions. In addition to her litigation practice, Nora advises clients on healthcare regulatory matters, including those involving the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute.

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Norma García Guillén

Norma García Guillén

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

2942 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614, USA

Ms. García Guillén is a founding partner of Garcia Rainey Blank & Bowerbank LLP and a veteran trial attorney with more than 24 years of experience. Known for her role as a high-stakes litigation strategist, she represents corporations, high-profile Latin American talent, and government entities across U.S. state and federal courts and international ADR panels. Ms. García Guillén specializes in complex business disputes, including high-value breach of contract, securities fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty. Her track record includes securing multi-million-dollar judgments and leading teams through demanding proceedings, such as a two-month jury trial and a 30-day arbitration. Bilingual in Spanish and English, she offers a unique bridge for international clients, particularly those operating across the U.S. and Latin America. Before founding GRBB, she co-chaired the Latin American Practice Group at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. She is dedicated to strategic, client-centric advocacy that balances aggressive litigation with practical business solutions

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Norman Trask

Workers Compensation Law

55 North St, Presque Isle, ME 04769

Mr. Trask attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle, earning a B.A. in History in 1985 (cum laude), and graduated from the University of Maine School of Law, J.D. in 1988. Litigation practice which focuses on workers’ compensation, social security disability and personal injury, as well as employment law and civil litigation. Mr. Trask is a member of the Maine State Bar Association (Workers Compensation section); Aroostook County Bar Association, the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). “Katahdin Counsel” Award by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in recognition of pro bono work. (2014-2018). Lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2009. “The Best Lawyers in America” in the fields of workers compensation and personal injury law (2013-2018). Recognized by “New England Super Lawyers” for proficiency in workers compensation law (2014-2018). Upon graduation, he joined Richard Currier and formed Currier & Trask, P.A. The two have enjoyed a successful association since 1988. Mr. Trask enjoys a busy litigation practice which focuses on workers’ compensation, social security disability and personal injury, as well as employment law cases and civil litigation. Mr. Trask is a very experienced litigator in these areas of practice and has presented at seminars and CLE meetings. Mr. Trask is a member of the Maine State Bar Association, and is a member of the Workers Compensation section. He is also a member of the Aroostook County Bar Association, the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). He served as a Commissioner on the Maine State Harness Racing Commission from 1999-2007. Mr. Trask is licensed by the USTA and MHRC as an Associate Judge. He serves on the Foundation of the University at Presque Isle, and was elected to the Executive Committee in 2013. He is active in community athletics and previously coached the Easton Little League team and Easton youth basketball programs. Mr. Trask was presented with a “Katahdin Counsel” Award by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in 2015, 2016, and 2017 in recognition of his pro bono work. Mr. Trask has been recognized with the Maine State Bar Association’s individual pro bono award in 1994, 1999, 2000 and 2006. Mr. Trask became a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in 2009 in recognition of his proficiency in personal injury litigation. In 2013, Norm was selected by his peers for membership in “The Best Lawyers in America” in the fields of workers compensation and personal injury law. He was again selected for membership in “Best Lawyers” in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Attorney Trask was recognized in the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 editions of “New England Super Lawyers” for proficiency in workers compensation law – one of only twelve lawyers in the State of Maine to receive this distinction. Attorney Trask is rated “BV-Distinguished”, signifying “very high legal ability and ethical standards”, by Martindale-Hubbell.

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Corporate and Transactional Law

6475 Heritage, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322, USA

Norton T. Gappy is an attorney at Norton T. Gappy PC and helps clients address Business / Corporate legal issues. He also assists clients regarding Business Litigation and Civil Litigation: Plaintiff issues. Rising Stars is a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation. He was awarded this distinction for 2012. Norton Gappy graduated in 2002 from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Norton Gappy was admitted to practice law in 2002. He represents clients in the Troy area.

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Odelsa Dickman

Odelsa Dickman

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

809 Walkerbilt Rd suite 6, Naples, FL 34110, USA

Mrs. Dickman is Cuban American born in Puerto Rico and raised in South Florida. She is a seasoned civil litigator for both defense and plaintiff, as well as an accomplished negotiator with a proven track record at settling cases. She is a certified circuit court mediator and a qualified arbitrator. Ody earned her associates of arts degree from Miami-Dade College (1993), her Bachelor of Arts from Florida International University (1996), and her juris doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center (1999). She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000. While attending law school in the evening, Mrs. Dickman worked at the Florida Department of Children and Families in Miami, Florida advocating for disadvantaged persons, particularly children and the developmentally disabled. Ody relocated to Naples in 2005 and as a board member, continued her concern for impoverished persons at the Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County. Mrs. Dickman is the Firm’s administrator and leads client development initiatives.

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Oliver Owaid

Labor Law

820 2nd Ave 10th fl, New York, NY 10017, USA

University Attended: Brooklyn College, B.A., 2013 Law School Attended: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., Cum Laude, 2017 Admission: 2018, New York; 2018, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; 2024, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

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Olivia Bergert

Olivia Bergert

Featured Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

1819 Goodwin St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA

Olivia Bergert attended the University of North Florida for her undergraduate education and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dual Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science. Upon her graduation, she was accepted into the Stetson University College of Law, where she was an Executive Board Member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and was the Committee Chair for the Stetson Intramural Mock Trial Competition. While at Stetson, Ms. Bergert not only competed on the Number One Trial Team in the country but also earned the opportunity to prosecute a jury trial while still a law student – leading to her expeditious rise at the State Attorney’s Office at the young age of 25. Prior to practicing criminal defense, Ms. Bergert was an Assistant State Attorney in the 7th Judicial Circuit spanning St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, and Volusia counties. While in the Volusia County Office, she prosecuted more jury trials than anyone else in her Misdemeanor Division, which accelerated her promotion to a felony within eight months of her start at the State and made her the youngest felony prosecutor in the circuit. Shortly after, Ms. Bergert transferred to the St. Johns County Office Felony Division – where she handled thousands of cases – predominantly of a violent felony nature including crimes of: Aggravated Battery, Domestic Violence Strangulation, DUI Manslaughter, Drug Trafficking, Aggravated Fleeing, and Arson. She also handled cases with sentencing enhancements such as Habitual Felony Offender and Prison Release Re-Offender. Ms. Bergert’s keen sense of the law, understanding of the intricacies of complex criminal litigation, and her talent for spotting legal issues make her a valuable asset in our pursuit to obtain the best possible outcome for your case.

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Omeed E. Berenjian

Omeed E. Berenjian

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

8101 34th Ave S suite 340, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Omeed Berenjian is a relentless attorney known for delivering results in high-stakes cases. As the founder of BK Law Group, Omeed has built a powerhouse team focused on winning—and being a fierce advocate for clients facing criminal charges and serious personal injuries throughout Minnesota. With a track record of dismissed charges, not guilty verdicts, and six-figure settlements, Omeed is known for turning high-stakes legal challenges into successful outcomes. In criminal defense, Omeed has defended clients in hundreds of cases—from DWIs and drug charges to violent felonies—often securing results that preserve his clients’ freedom, record, and reputation. He is skilled in identifying procedural flaws, suppressing unlawfully obtained evidence, and crafting trial strategies that resonate with judges and juries alike. In personal injury, Omeed represents victims of car accidents, assaults, and negligence with the same tenacity he brings to the courtroom. He fights to hold insurance companies accountable and has recovered substantial compensation for clients who’ve suffered life altering harm. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Omeed brings a tireless work ethic, strategic mindset, and client-first approach to every case. Whether defending liberty or pursuing justice for the injured, he is relentless in his pursuit of results. Omeed also leads the continued expansion of BK Law Group as one of Minnesota’s top performing boutique law firms, mentoring new attorneys and setting a high standard for advocacy, responsiveness, and legal excellence.

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