Florida Lawyers

Estate Planning Law

999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, Fl 34108

www.cileklaw.com

Personal Injury Law

One S.E. 3rd Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami, FL 33131

Aaron Podhurst has been a distinguished trial lawyer for more than fifty years. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his Juris Doctorate Degree from Columbia University, where he was a Harland Fiske Stone Scholar. Aaron is admitted to the Florida and New York Bars. Aaron’s distinguished career has brought him honors and offices from virtually every major legal organization, including the presidencies of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and The Florida Justice Association, fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers, member of Board of Governors of American Association for Justice, membership in the International Society of Barristers and the Inner Circle of Advocates, member of the Cuban American Bar Association and chairmanship of various aviation committees of the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice and The Florida Justice Association. Although Aaron made his reputation as one of the nation’s premiere plaintiff’s aviation lawyers, and continues to hold that status, he has guided the firm in recent years to its status as one of the major commercial litigation firms in South Florida. At the same time, he has managed to devote countless hours to community service, including the presidency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and membership in many other civic organizations. He is the recipient of the Medallion of Honor from t he National Conference for Community and Justice and the 1999 Jurisprudence Award from the Anti-Defamation League, and the 2010 recipient of the “Legal Legends” award presented by the 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society and the Historical Museum of South Florida. Aaron is also the recipient of the 2014 Honorable Theodore “Ted” Klein Special Recognition Award. Aaron Podhurst was awarded the distinguished Learned Hand award presented by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Lifetime Achievement award by the Daily Business Review.

Insurance Law

496 Delaney Ave,, Suite 508, Orlando, FL 32801

Orlando attorney Adam L. Cordova is the owner and founder of Cordova Law Firm. He and his firm serve clients in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area. Adam is committed to helping people who have suffered damage in hurricanes, hail storms, and other weather disasters, and who find themselves in conflict with an insurance company who is trying to deny coverage. He represents individuals and business owners during profoundly difficult times, when they need to know that they have someone on their side, fighting for them.

Personal Injury Law

903 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Adam Guzi began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Treasure Coast. As a prosecutor, he handled many jury trials ranging from DUIs to violent crimes such as robbery and murder. He also was the Supervisor of the Martin County misdemeanor division, where he oversaw all aspects of the county court division and trained new assistant state attorneys. Adam also has several years of experience as a civil litigation defense attorney, where he represented insurance companies and its insureds in numerous jury trials. He brings this experience to advocate and represent victims and their families in seeking justice. He attended the University of Miami and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors. He continued studying at University of Miami School of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate. At the same time, he attended Florida Atlantic University and earned his Masters of Business Administration. Adam is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Along with his wife and children, Adam has made the Treasure Coast his home. He is actively involved in many community organizations, including being a past and current board of director at two community developments and an alumni of Martin County LEADERship. As an avid scuba diver, he is also involved in local beach and reef cleanup programs, including the Southeast Florida Reef Cleanup, Project Aware Cleanup, and the Great American Cleanup.

Wills and Trust Law

1000 corporate drive, suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Attorney Adrian Philip Thomas is a shareholder and founding partner of Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A., a boutique, 11 attorney law firm located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has practiced law for the past 29 years, maintaining an office in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. Mr. Thomas is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected on multiple occasions as one of Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine. Mr. Thomas concentrates his practice in estate litigation, both prosecuting and defending, which includes matters involving estates, trusts, probate, and guardianship. He represents clients with disputes throughout the State of Florida. Attorney Adrian Philip Thomas has a Master of Laws from the University of Miami, a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida. Attorney Adrian Philip Thomas has lectured at continuing legal education seminars on various probate topics.

Family and Divorce Law

912 NW 56 Ter, Suite A, GAINESVILLE, Florida 32605

Adriane M. Isenberg is a graduate of Smith College in Northampton, MA with a BA in Hispanic Studies. She graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with a J.D. in 1996 and has been practicing in Gainesville, FL throughout her legal career. In 2006, the Law Firm of Adriane M. Isenberg, P.A. was formed. Ms. Isenberg has been involved exclusively in family law practice since then. Her areas of expertise include divorce, paternity, child support, parenting plans, adoptions, guardianships, wills and trusts, domestic violence and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Ms. Isenberg currently has cases in all of North Central Florida, including, but not limited to, Alachua, Gilchrist, Levy, Baker, Bradford, Union, Marion, Clay, Putnam and Columbia Counties.

Civil Litigation

888 S Andrews Ave, STE 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Law

Personal Injury Law

889 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

From 2012 through 2018, Alan has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine. This recognition is bestowed only upon attorneys who, after independent research and evaluation, demonstrate excellence and professionalism in practice. The "Rising Star" designation is given to no more than 2.5% of Florida lawyers. Alan focuses his practice on aggressively advocating for the injured, recognizing the need for compassion in the representation of his clients. Since being admitted to the Florida bar in 2008, Alan has gained invaluable experience in handling a wide array civil litigation, handling all aspects of litigation matters - from meeting clients through trial. Alan's career has been highlighted by extensive participation in local and state-wide bar organizations, and Alan is currently a member of the Sarasota Bar Association and is an "Eagle Member" of the Florida Justice Association. Alan is also presently serving his second two-year term as an appointee on the Florida Supreme Court's Standing Committee on Fairness and Diversity, a committee which focuses its efforts on issues affecting the public, litigants, attorneys and judges relative to fairness and diversity in Florida's system of justice. Alan reads, writes and speaks Spanish. Alan is a graduate of St. Mary's University of San Antonio Texas and of the University of Dayton School of Law. In law school, Alan achieved the "CALI" award for study in his insurance law class, an award given to the student who achieves the highest grade in any particular class. Additionally, Alan served as a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteer, helping Spanish-speaking people fill out and file income tax return documents. Currently, Alan is licensed to practice before all state courts of the State of Florida, the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Civil Litigation

601 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

A civil trial lawyer since 1983, Alan Wagner brings an extensive and unusual skill set to his partnership in the firm. True to the firm’s dedication to plaintiffs’ rights, his experience plays a vital role in helping clients get the justice they deserve. Alan has distinguished himself as a courtroom lawyer, with recognized experience in handling claims of legal malpractice, medical malpractice, professional negligence, products liability, bad-faith litigation, complex commercial disputes, and toxic torts. Alan became a partner in the firm in 1994 and has served as President of Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore since 2003. His exceptional skills and competence have guided and fueled the practice’s growth and success over the decades. Alan has successfully sued doctors, lawyers, hospitals, nursing homes, airlines, cruise lines, accountants, realtors, architects, famous magicians and rock stars, airlines, car companies, construction companies, and many others who, through negligence, have caused harm to his clients – his experience is that vast and varied. One of his key areas of expertise is the examination of expert witnesses, frequently a difficult yet critical component in personal injury litigation. Consistently voted by his professional peers for inclusion on U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Lawyers” lists, in plaintiff’s legal, medical, and professional malpractice, he has honed through decades of experience a reputation for general excellence in trial advocacy. Like every member of Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, Alan takes his legal and ethical obligations to his clients seriously, and he expects all colleagues in the broader profession to do the same. He is not afraid to sue other lawyers when their negligent actions or failures to act have caused harm to clients. Alan believes, and passionately so, that attorneys are privileged to earn and hold the trust of their clients; attorneys who violate that trust need to be held accountable. Alan’s proficiency and skill are reflected in his leadership roles, professional honors, and numerous memberships. He served as president of the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association during 2020-2021 and has served on its board of directors from 2007 to the present time. In 2005, he was inducted as a fellow of the prestigious and distinguished American College of Trial Lawyers, considered the premier professional trial organization in America. Additionally, he was appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to serve two six-year terms on the Florida Standard Jury Instructions Committee (Civil). He is board-certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. On the personal side, Alan holds both single and multiengine pilot’s licenses and is a dedicated husband and father. His wife, Deborah, is the founder and director of Tampa Bay’s Child, Inc., a local nonprofit organization that links impoverished children with sponsors from the community, a journalist, and ten-year member of the St. Pete Times Editorial Board. The couple are avid boaters, and Captain Wagner is well-versed in all matters marine! He has two wonderful grown “children,” both graduates of Rice University: his son Alex, a software engineer who lives in Denver with his wife Stefanie and their two Australian shepherds, Varly and Gru; and his daughter, Natalie, a senior scientist with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, who lives in New York City with her husband, Mick, and their goldendoodle, Ollie.

Tax Law

2333 Ponce de Leon suite 314, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA

Alexandra A. Garvin is a civil tax defense attorney in Coral Gables, Florida, where she heads that practice at David M. Garvin, P.A. Her office is in Suite 314 of the Colonnade Hotel on Ponce de Leon Boulevard. David M. Garvin heads the firm’s criminal defense practice. On the civil side, the firm describes work in several settings: the United States Tax Court, federal district court and the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. Its district court work includes litigation over temporary and permanent injunctions. The firm also lists civil tax investigations, collection matters, offers in compromise and Voluntary Disclosure Program matters among its services. Garvin earned two undergraduate degrees at the University of Miami, one in science and one in business, graduating magna cum laude. Her legal education was at Miami as well. She graduated from its law school in 2021; her firm biography notes magna cum laude honors and Dean’s List recognition in every year of law school. She also received a Dean’s Merit Scholarship. Admitted to the Florida Bar on April 20, 2022, Garvin is listed under her full name, Alexandra Arlene Garvin, with bar number 1035590. Her Bar profile identifies her as eligible to practice and in good standing. It lists English and Spanish as her languages, along with Tax and Young Lawyers section memberships.

Real Estate Law

1000 Brickell Avenue Suite 201, Miami , 33131, United States

Founder and Managing Partner at Piquet Law Firm, Alexandre Piquet obtained his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. He graduated with honors as Editor of the St. Thomas Law Review and his achievements include Dean's List and Best Student Awards. Mr. Piquet also holds a Law Degree from Milton Campos School of Law in Brazil with Merit Honors and obtained specialization in International Comparative Law from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Spain. Over 15 years Mr. Piquet has assisted clients from all over the world and has worked at some of the most prestigious law firms in Miami. Mr. Piquet has been a key speaker in more than 60 lectures for foreign investors around the world about the advantages of incorporating companies, purchasing properties, and obtaining a visa in the U.S.. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and is currently a Board Member of BACCF - Brazilian-Chamber of Commerce of Florida.

Labor Law

205 S. Hoover Blvd. Ste. 407, Tampa, 33609, United States

Alfred Myles Roush is a Tampa attorney who provides outside general counsel services and advice on privacy and security compliance. Florida Bar records identify his firm as Alfred M. Roush PA and his position as partner/shareholder. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in October 2009 and is listed as eligible to practice, with membership in good standing. Contracts occupy several parts of the practice Roush describes in his professional profile. He advises on business agreements and vendor terms, alongside tax strategy and employment questions. For professionals seeking contract advice, his work includes negotiating and reviewing documents before signing, as well as examining options under agreements already signed. He also identifies transaction structure, due diligence and potential liabilities as subjects of his mergers-and-acquisitions advice. A separate part of his work concerns artificial intelligence compliance and privacy. Roush describes advising owners, investors, partners and general counsel on vendor terms, the handling of data and disclosure. His LinkedIn profile lists him as Roush Law Group’s data privacy officer, with that appointment beginning in November 2019; it also lists an attorney role at the firm beginning in 2011. His professional affiliations include the Florida Bar’s Business Law Section and Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Committee, both recorded in his bar profile.

Family and Divorce Law

214 W 5th St, Panama City, FL 32401, USA

In 1982, a young Alia Adhal moved with her family from Pittsburgh, PA to Panama City. Graduating with the Mosley class of 1989, Alia went on to Gulf Coast and Florida State University, attaining a bachelors of Science degree. Alia continued her pursuit of education at Florida Coastal School of Law in 2000. Since then, Alia has diligently worked in the field of law. She has 12 years of trial experience, concentrating on Family Law and Immigration Law.

Civil Litigation

200 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 410, Miami, 33176, United States

Aliette serves as lead trial counsel for companies involved in disputes in state and federal courts, in arbitration and before administrative agencies. She handles all aspects of litigation including preliminary and permanent injunction hearings, evidentiary hearings, bench trials, arbitrations and jury trials. Aliette has been recognized by South Florida Business Leaders, is a recipient of the In the Company of Women Government & Law Award, the Women Extraordinaire award and a finalist of Businesswomen of the Year, and has received recognition from Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County. Aliette has built a reputation as a tenacious commercial litigator who advocates for U.S. and foreign companies, institutions in national and international disputes, and individuals in court or through alternative resolutions. Aliette has experience litigating across numerous industries, including real estate, banking, creditors’ rights, construction, insurance, gaming, professional services and aviation. She has represented oil companies, banks, casinos, funds, hospitals, large land proprietors and developers in complex business disputes, commercial and residential foreclosures, bank and creditors’ rights litigation, insurance litigation, consumer credit, contract disputes, ERISA, landlord-tenant litigation, libel, negligence, and personal injury. She also represents international businesses with claims in the U.S. as well as American clients with claims abroad. She has handled all forms of international discovery and Hague Convention procedures, and has worked on International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitrations. Aliette is a member of the Cuban-American Bar Association, heads the firm’s Cuba Task Force and regularly assists clients with their business prospects in Cuba based on the changes in U.S./Cuba regulations.

Labor Law

8751 W. Broward Blvd., Suite 105, Plantation, FL 33324

Area of Practice: Labor and Employment Law

Insurance Law

444 Brickell Avenue, Suite 300, Miami, FL 33131

Alyssa A. Cina is an Attorney at the Miami office of Resnick & Louis, P.C. and has experience in all aspects of cases regarding personal injury, commercial litigation, and civil litigation. Prior to joining Resnick & Louis, Alyssa managed a 10 staff personnel and supervised a caseload of 250 car accident and premise liability files from intake to negotiations. She has worked in the Fourth District Court of Appeals performing a variety of civil and criminal appeals. Alyssa is the recipient of Best Editorial Awards by Nova Law Review and works heavily in the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division. She is also a member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Alyssa is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.

Criminal Defense Law

4812 N Habana Ave, Suite A, TAMPA, FL 33614-6871

Amy Ruiz received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing and International Economics from the University of Florida in 2000. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Florida State College of Law in 2004. While at Florida State, Ms. Ruiz was a member of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy. She also participated in the Institute on World Legal Problems where she studied Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Innsbruck, in Austria, with Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Antonin Scalia. Upon graduating law school, Ms. Ruiz, a Tampa native, returned to Tampa and commenced working as an Assistant Public Defender for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. She worked as an Assistant Public Defender from 2004 to 2006 and handled numerous motions, hearings, non-jury trials, and jury trials. In 2006, Ms. Ruiz accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit and served there until 2011. As a prosecutor, Ms. Ruiz handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree felonies punishable by life. She litigated hundreds of motions, hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. In 2011, Ms. Ruiz accepted a position with a law firm that practiced exclusively in insurance defense. Ms. Ruiz attended mediations and motion hearings for personal injury and bodily injury cases, in addition to working extensively on Chinese Drywall Multi-District Litigation. Ms. Ruiz is licensed to practice law in both State Court and Federal Court in Florida. She is also a native Spanish speaker and is active amongst the Hispanic community in the Tampa Bay area.

Civil Litigation

P.O. Box 3432, Seminole, FL 33775

Ana-Maria Carnesoltas is a Florida lawyer in private practice with the Law Office of Ana-Maria Carnesoltas, P.A. Her Florida Bar listing confirms that she is eligible to practice and a member in good standing. Her professional background includes judicial service, according to the firm’s biography, which also describes her representation of clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Administrative law, debtor and creditor matters, family law, personal injury, trial advocacy, and wills, trusts and estates appear among the practice areas in her individual Bar profile. The profile also lists English, French and Spanish. At her law office, the published services range from reviewing agreements before they are signed to litigating disputes over existing contracts. The firm identifies real estate purchase agreements, mortgage documents, loans, leases and insurance policies among the contracts covered by that work. Construction and lien disputes, commercial litigation, and tenancy cases for landlords or tenants are separately listed. The office’s family-law services encompass divorce and paternity proceedings, as well as child-support matters involving the Florida Department of Revenue or out-of-state claims. In domestic-violence cases, its stated services cover both applications for injunctions and representation of people served with injunctions. Document preparation is another part of the firm’s stated work: wills, codicils, powers of attorney and health care documents. The office distinguishes medical-malpractice consultation from litigation, explaining that legally viable litigation is referred to board-certified attorneys.

Immigration Law

4396 Southwest 175th Avenue, Miramar, FL 33029

AnaMaria Rivera practices immigration law in Miami at AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm, LLC. A native Spanish speaker and Latin American immigrant, she also speaks English, as noted in her COLBAR profile. Business and investment management were part of Rivera’s career before her present immigration work. She served as president of several companies and as a managing director of international investment funds. Her professional biography also describes leadership positions in academia, alongside those in business and finance. Rivera’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and an MBA from Harvard University. At the University of Miami, she earned both her JD and her LLM in international law. She also holds an education doctorate focused on leadership from Insight University. Her North Dakota admission dates to April 5, 2024; the state court system’s attorney directory lists her status as active. That entry names her firm and places its business address in Miami. At the firm level, the advertised immigration services cover both family-based and employment-based matters, as well as nonimmigrant visas. Its employment-based listings name the EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and EB-5 visa categories, with PERM labor certification listed separately. The firm’s lawyer roster also names Karlo A. Díaz Blanco and Erika Aarun.

Real Estate Law

702 SW 1st St, Miami, FL 33130, USA

Andres Ferrando, Esq. is a multilingual real estate attorney with a Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law. As an experienced real estate attorney, he specializes in representing buyers, sellers, investors, foreign nationals, and developers for all of their Florida real estate needs. His comprehensive services include providing title and closing services, facilitating 1031 exchange transactions, drafting and negotiating real estate contracts, and much more. Before founding Oneway Law Group, Andres gained valuable experience in real estate as a Realtor and Developer, successfully handling hundreds of residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Florida. He understands how important it is to have proper representation in any real estate transaction & real estate law. As the owner of Oneway Title, LLC, a full-service title company that provides real estate title, escrow, and closing services throughout the State of Florida, Andres ensures that his clients have access to a complete range of services in one convenient location.

Real Estate Law

7777 Glades Rd suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33434, USA

Andrew B. Blasi, a founding shareholder of Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann, has more than 40 years of legal experience in South Florida. His practice focuses on commercial and residential real estate, development and finance, business transactions and contracts, lending, workouts and related litigation. He began his career in Miami in 1983 and later became a founding partner of Berger & Blasi before establishing his current firm with Michael Shapiro in 2001. Blasi has held Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent® rating for more than 35 years and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law and Litigation – Real Estate, Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite, Palm Beach Illustrated’s Top Lawyers and The Boca Raton Observer’s Top Lawyers. He also oversees the firm’s affiliated title agency, Preferred Title, Inc., with Michael Shapiro.

Elder Law

12555 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33181, USA

As the Managing Partner and Owner of Bellinson Law Firm, P.A., Andrew Bellinson has key insights, compassion, and sound strategies for our aging population and those serving as care givers. He has an intense admiration for the aging and respect for the challenges experienced by caregivers. With a strong background in finance and elder law, Bellinson has helped thousands navigate the complex issues related to caring for a loved one during a law career spanning almost 20 years. Bellinson received his Doctor of Juris Prudence Degree from Tulane University School of Law where he served as president of his class and an editor of one of the school’s law journals. A student of international law, he also attended the Shanghai Institute of Law with a concentration on Chinese Trade Law. Bellinson received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Psychology from the University of Arizona. His interest focused on the Eastern Block which brought him to study at the University of Salzburg in Austria. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Federal Bar of the United States, and the Bankruptcy Bar of South Florida. Bellinson was a board member of the Urban League of Miami and a director of the Liberty City Charter School.

Real Estate Law

333 SE 2nd Ave, STE 240, Miami, FL 33131

Andrew Bernhard has represented national real estate developers, financial institutions, and corporations in their complex commercial, consumer finance, and real estate development matters. Andrew represented national financial institutions in their escalated litigation matters ranging from violation of federal business and banking statutes, preservation of bank-owned real estate, defending securities fraud claims, and negotiating director and shareholder settlements. Prior to Rivero Mestre, Andrew Bernhard represented Florida communities and national real estate developers in real estate litigation and transactional matters. He also worked under Edwin G. Torres, United States Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. Andrew Bernhard graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law where he served as Executive Chair for the International Moot Court Board and received the CALI Excellence Award for International Moot Court. His professors named him a Dean’s Fellow for constitutional law, property, and legal research and writing, and granted him honors in Business Associations and Litigation Skills. The University of Miami School of Law awarded Andrew Bernhard the John F. Evans Memorial Scholarship for excellence in Litigation Skills.

Civil Litigation

4600 Summerlin Road, Suite C-2524, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Andrew Epstein is a business law attorney in Fort Myers, Florida, whose practice includes mediation and arbitration. Entrepreneurs, business owners and developers are among the clients he serves across Southwest Florida and the rest of the state. He founded Andrew Epstein Law in 1992. The Florida Bar lists him under his full name, Andrew Scott Epstein, as a member in good standing and eligible to practice in Florida. The firm's business litigation work concerns disputes with competitors, partners and vendors. Its construction litigation services address contract breaches, delayed payments and mechanic’s liens. Mediation outside court and arbitration in private forums also appear among the firm's services. Epstein's involvement with the Lee County Bar Association includes service on its board from 2005 through 2010, the year he was president. He later held the presidency of the Calusa Chapter of the American Inns of Court in 2016 and 2018. His biography also records past service on two Florida Bar committees: Judicial Evaluations and the Client Security Fund. Outside those professional organizations, he served on the board of LARC, an organization serving people with developmental disabilities, from 2003 to 2021. Cornell University awarded Epstein his Bachelor of Science in 1986. His law degree followed in 1992 at Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi. That same year, he was admitted in Florida and to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida; his District of Columbia admission dates to 1995.

Criminal Defense Law

10800 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 900, Miami, FL 33161

Andrew Rier is a Miami criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Rier Jordan P.A. His criminal case experience includes serving as lead counsel in death penalty proceedings. Other charges described in his firm biography include first-degree murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, drug trafficking, white-collar crimes and DUI. He represents clients from Miami-Dade and Broward counties as well as elsewhere in Florida, and he and his legal team work in both state and federal courts. Rier’s legal training included courtroom work before he entered private practice. As a certified legal intern with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, he won his first trial, according to his firm biography. At the University of Miami, he also served as Student Bar Association president and studied abroad at University College in England. He received his J.D. in 1994, following a B.A. from Rutgers University in 1989. After law school, he established a private practice in North Miami. The Florida Bar identifies him as Andrew Franklin Rier and lists his admission date as September 23, 1994. He is listed as a member in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida. Beyond Rier’s criminal defense work, Rier Jordan P.A. handles criminal appeals and family law disputes. The firm’s family law services include divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and adoption.

Personal Injury Law

5421 North University Drive, Suite 101, Coral Springs, FL 33067

It is an unfortunate reality that sometimes it becomes necessary to take legal action against an insurance company in order to obtain a fair settlement after you were in an accident. That’s when my legal expertise becomes necessary. My name is Andrew G. Rosenberg, and I am a licensed attorney in good standing with the Florida Bar who has been practicing law in South Florida for more than 20 years. Over the years, I have enjoyed representing many clients, and continue to be driven by the passion to fight insurance companies in order to protect my client’s legal rights and to achieve justice on their behalf.

Immigration Law

1615 S Congress Ave, Ste 103, Delray Beach, FL 33445

Attorney Andrew Sones brings his own immigration perspectives and immigration experiences to his practice of law, working exclusively in the field of immigration law in South Florida. ? A British national born in Ireland, Attorney Sones moved around extensively as a child, living in Dublin, the Middle East, Paris, and New York before his teenage years when his parents settled in the United Kingdom. After obtaining his Bachelors (Christchurch College) and Masters (University of Leicester) Degrees, he worked as a college soccer coach and professor, specializing in teaching and coaching methods, psychology, sociology, and sports management. Like many others, he sought a better life in the United States, moving there as a soccer coach on an H-2B visa, first taking an interest in immigration law when an H-1B visa petition filed on his behalf was denied. Fortunately, a second petition was successful, and so began his immigration journey and interest in immigration law. ? While traveling on his personal immigration path, Attorney Sones built a family of soccer organizations operating in and around the New York area, his companies securing a variety of work visas for hundreds of soccer trainers and coaches from around the world (through lawyers). His interest in immigration law grew with his continued need for work visas, which in time became law study, and eventually the completion of Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor degrees from the Northwestern California University School of Law. He is now admitted to the State Bar of California, licensed to practice immigration law anywhere in the United States and/or with any clients seeking to come to the United States and a current member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). ? Attorney Sones knows from personal experience that all immigration journeys are different, and each has its own unique challenges. With the lived experience of personal visa denials and approvals and having put food on the table for many years through a business entirely dependent upon the competent handling of immigration matters, he has an unusual breadth of perspective on immigration issues. Not only does he realize that the consequences of immigration decisions can be life-changing, but he has changed his own and built a new life on such approvals. To have that wealth of experience, understanding, and knowledge of immigration law on your side, contact Attorney Sones today to schedule a free consultation for your business or personal immigration needs.

Family and Divorce Law

536 E. Tarpon Avenue, Suite 5, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Annabelle S. Catania is an attorney with Catania Legal Group, LLC in Tarpon Springs, Florida, whose practice focuses on family law and estate planning. The Florida Bar lists her as a member in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida. Her Florida admission dates to October 8, 2008. Catania graduated from the University of Michigan in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Before entering the legal profession, she spent eight years working in the financial industry. Originally from Michigan, she has lived in Florida since 1999. She earned her Juris Doctor in 2008, graduating cum laude with a concentration in Children and Family Law. Her Florida Bar profile identifies her law school as Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. During law school, Catania served as a senior associate editor of Law Review. She received course performance awards in Mediation, Advanced Appellate Advocacy, and International Children’s Rights. In her final term, she received Florida Supreme Court approval to serve as a Certified Legal Intern and represented dependent children as an attorney ad litem. Her professional service has included chairing the Orange County Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee. In addition to the family-law and estate-planning focus described in her firm biography, her Florida Bar profile lists adoption, guardianship, civil litigation, probate and trust litigation, and wills, trusts and estates among her practice areas.

Real Estate Law

100 Almeria Ave, Suite 204, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Annette Lopez is a real estate attorney and title insurance agent in Coral Gables, Florida, and the founder of Lopez Teal Real Estate Law & Title. The Florida Bar lists her as Annette López Teal, also using the name Annette Lopez, and confirms that she is in good standing and eligible to practice in Florida. Lopez established her firm in 2013. Earlier in her career, she worked on property rights at Brigham Moore LLP and subsequently joined Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. Her academic background includes Boston College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. She graduated cum laude from both institutions and was an associate editor of the law review at Miami. In her transaction work, Lopez negotiates purchase and sale agreements, represents clients on commercial leases and handles loan refinancing. She also issues title opinions and facilitates closings. Clearing title issues and obtaining title insurance are part of her work with residential, investment and commercial properties, including real estate developments. Developers and national corporations also retain her as outside general real estate counsel for ongoing property matters and investments. Her published writing has appeared in the South Florida Legal Guide and the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review. She has spoken at the Florida Bar Conference and the American Bar Association Eminent Domain Conference on subjects that include property owners’ constitutional rights and general real estate matters.

Elder Law

815 SE Osceola Str, Stuart, FL 34994

Personal Injury Law

1925 Brickell Avenue, D-206, Miami, FL 33129

Anthony J. Cabrera is a Miami lawyer and partner at Cabrera Hoopingarner P.A., with business and personal injury listed as his practice areas in the Florida Bar directory. His individual page at No Client Left Behind also includes corporate law and homeowner’s insurance. Miami is both his hometown and the setting for his early legal work. Born and raised there, Cabrera worked at Miami law firms as an intern and law clerk while attending law school. His education was at Florida International University: bachelor’s degrees in political science and international relations, a national security studies certificate, and then a J.D. from its College of Law. He finished law school in May 2022; his Florida Bar admission followed on September 19 of that year. After passing the bar, he and Travis Hoopingarner established No Client Left Behind. The Bar records his name as Anthony Johan Cabrera and identifies him as eligible to practice in Florida and a member in good standing. English and Spanish appear in his directory listing, as does the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Cabrera’s firm biography describes his Cuban heritage and volunteer work with the Cuban American Bar Association, The Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division and Tamiami Park baseball. Baseball is also a personal interest, alongside mixed martial arts.

Civil Litigation

6619 S Dixie Hwy #363, Miami, FL 33143, USA

Anthony Pastor is an attorney in South Miami, Florida, whom Rights & Recovery Law LLP identifies as its leader. Listed in bar records under the full name Anthony Carlos Pastor, he was admitted in Florida on September 26, 2023, and is eligible to practice there as a member in good standing. His California license is also active. Before becoming an attorney, Pastor worked in Miami as a legal assistant at Florida Insurance Law Group, LLC. His professional profile places that job between May 2020 and September 2023, followed by an attorney position at National Insurance Advocates beginning in October 2023. He describes his work at National Insurance Advocates as helping commercial property owners with insurance claims after a loss, including claim management, disputes and litigation. The North Dakota court system lists the University of Miami as his law school and records his admission to that state on December 5, 2025. It identifies his license status as active. At Rights & Recovery Law, the firm advertises representation in matters involving illegal robocalls, debt harassment, insurance bad faith and credit-report errors. Its South Miami location appears on the firm website; Pastor’s Florida Bar entry gives a separate mailing address for Rights & Recovery Law in Palmetto Bay.

Personal Injury Law

14 NE 1st Ave, Suite 200, Miami, 33132, United States

www.aricwilliamslaw.com

Personal Injury Law

6303 Blue Lagoon Dr., Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126

Ariel Lett, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of Lett Law. Mr. Lett brings broad experience to the Firm. Prior to founding Lett Law, Mr. Lett practiced at large and small defense firms for several years.. While there, he was able to gain a firm understanding of how insurance companies work, how they think, and how they operate. He brings this experience to Lett Law, in order to work most effectively for you: The People. He will make sure that you are not taken advantage of through Bad Faith insurance companies. In addition to his law firm experience, Mr. Lett also served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Darrin P. Gayles of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. As a federal law clerk, Mr. Lett evaluated and managed many cases, including drafting numerous orders and opinions that decided complex procedural and substantive legal issues. Mr. Lett also has litigation experience in trade secret and non-compete law. Mr. Lett earned his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law where he was a Trustee Full-Tuition Scholarship recipient. While in law school, he won a national championship in the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition and several personal honors and awards in Moot Court & Trial Advocacy. He also served as an Associate Editor of the Michigan State International Law Review. Additionally, Mr. Lett was on the Michigan State Arbitration team where he won a regional championship. Mr. Lett completed an internship for the Honorable Victoria A. Roberts of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Criminal Defense Law

3191 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145, USA

Armando Hernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is a Miami criminal defense attorney who concentrates his legal practice in the area of criminal defense. He received his B.A. from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University where he graduated with Honors. He holds an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) License and all flight instructor ratings. He was on the Dean’s list and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law. He was a member of the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review. A fluent Spanish speaker, Mr. Hernandez represents individuals in and around Miami, as well as throughout the rest of Florida. Mr. Hernandez has established a prominently successful and reputable private practice. Prior to entering private practice, Armando Hernandez was an Assistant State Attorney in which he handled thousands of cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to Murder. In 2006, MADD presented Mr. Hernandez with the Prosecution Award of Honor for his outstanding dedication to DUI prosecution. Attorney Hernandez successfully concluded his career at the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office as the prosecutor assigned to anchor one of the two Repeat Offender Courts (ROC). His case load consisted of Life and first-degree felony cases of defendants who qualified as Violent Career Criminals, Habitual Violent Felony Offenders and Prison Releasee Reoffenders. Mr. Hernandez uses that former prosecutor experience to protect your constitutional rights. He is also a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Attorney Hernandez received the honor of being selected for The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018! This award recognizes Attorney Hernandez as one of the top criminal trial lawyers in South Florida, and is a prestigious achievement.

Personal Injury Law

2100 SE Hillmoor Dr suite 106, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952, USA

Arnold S. Gaines is a co-founder of Gaines Nolan Injury Law Firm, PLLC. He is a member of the Florida and District of Columbia Bars. Arnold primary practice areas are personal injury, civil rights, employment discrimination and general civil litigation. He has litigated cases across the United States in both Federal and State courts. Prior to founding his own firm, Law Offices of A. Gaines, PLLC, he worked for notable attorneys, Willie E Gary, Lorenzo Williams, the Late Jonny Cochran, and Benjamin Crump. A native Floridian, born and raised in the City of Fort Pierce, Arnold earned his B.S. from Howard University (1990). M.S. from Barry University (1998) and his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law (2002). Known as a natural advocate for the underdog and his community, Arnold has served as a voter’s right protection attorney since 2002 and provided numerous pro bono services for his community. His dedication led him to being elected as a City of Fort Pierce City Commissioner in 2022. Arnold’s awards are numerous; however, he is most proud of being a father of 3 and father figure of many in his community. Other milestones include being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama in 2016. Being named Man of the Year by the Florida Statewide Organization of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc. In 2018. Omega Man of the year by the Omicron Tau Chapter, 2014, 2016 and 2018. Community Service Award for Eckerd Connect and the AME Lay organization. Arnold’s passion outside of practicing law is coaching. In 2021 and 2022 he was chosen Coach of the year by Northside Little League softball players. However, Arnold’s greatest honor is being referred to by his formal clients to represent their family, friends, and associates. I am ready to work for you and your family.

Family and Divorce Law

P.O. Box 476, Oakland, FL 34760

As the son of a Navy Officer and the founder of Leap Frog Divorce, I learned quickly about service to others. I help people solve problems because I get something more valuable than a fee. I get daily affirmation that I am in the right place doing the right thing when a client shares how my work has transformed their life for the better. I focus my efforts on providing solutions to problems that protect client's interests and give them hope. Top 11% of graduating law school class LL.M. in Dispute Resolution from The Straus Institute at The Pepperdine School of Law Member of Board of Directors for Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court Member of Board of Directors for Orange County Bar Association Family Law Committee Former Member of Board of Directors for Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals Former Member of Board of Directors for Central Florida Collaborative Family Law Group

Governmental water and wastewater issues

101 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432, USA

Governmental Water and Waste Water Issues

Personal Injury Law

417 Fairfax Dr, Pensacola, FL 32503, USA

Attorney Ashley Armstrong graduated from the Florida Coastal School of Law and was a member of the top appellate advocacy program in the U.S. As the President of the Black Law Students Association and Military Law Society, she was able to implement programs to support the needs of her community. Ashley has experience practicing corporate civil litigation, business litigation, and construction law. Ashley also worked as counsel for several insurance companies for cases involving personal injury, worker’s compensation, and more.

Civil Litigation

495 Grand Blvd ste 206, Miramar Beach, FL 32550, USA

Athena Pearl Riley is a former felony prosecutor with the First Judicial Circuit in Shalimar, Florida. She is also a local real estate investor and licensed Realtor with Next Home Cornerstone Realty. Athena’s extensive trial experience and detail oriented personality, coupled with her knowledge of real estate law, has made her the go-to attorney for individuals, investors and businesses alike, seeking Athena’s zealous representation of whatever legal issues they may find themselves facing. Athena’s practice covers a wide range of business litigation issues including simple to complex contract disputes, negligence, breaches of fiduciary duties, partitions, liquor license ownerships, construction defects, unlawful detainers, replevin and defending against federal forfeitures where the government has sought to administratively and judicially seize an individual’s property. She is able to evaluate legal issues with precision, effectively execute all aspects of litigation, and surgically prepare a case for trial. After receiving her Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Criminology from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and being selected to serve as the University’s Chief Justice, Athena went on to graduate from the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she was a member of her law school’s nationally ranked mock trial team, winning Regionals and advancing to Nationals. Athena received a number of distinguished honors during law school, including the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Partnership in Advocacy award, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) mock trial student of the year award, first place honors in the Mediation Competition, winning and advancing to Regionals in the Negotiation Competition, competing in the invitation only National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Tournament of Champions, and serving as the President of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Student Association. Athena was subsequently selected to be the National Trial Competition (NTC) Coach for Golden Gate School of Law in San Francisco, California, where she taught for two years prior to relocating to Okaloosa County Florida with her husband, who is a software engineer on Eglin Air Force Base. Athena is very active in her community, having received the 2019 Florida Association for Women Lawyers “Leader in the Law” award, and serving on a number of different local boards including United Way, Boys & Girls Club and the Healthy Start Coalition. Athena is the founding member of the Okaloosa Florida Association for Women Lawyers (OFAWL), and of Franklin’s Tree House Foundation, where her and her husband have created the “Confident Kids!” program which partners with Children in Crisis, Inc, a non-profit organization serving foster children from Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa and Escambia counties. In her free time, Athena enjoys running, reading, cooking and exploring the white sand beaches and nature trails of the place she now calls home.