Florida Lawyers

Civil Litigation

1111 Brickell Ave suite 1550, Miami, FL 33131, USA

Civil Litigation

2180 W 1st St, Suite 330, Sanford, Fl 32771

www.bvflaw.com

Civil Litigation

2151 S Le Jeune Rd suite 305, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA

Javier A. Finlay is a litigator with extensive experience in defending cases involving claims of premises liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation. His many years of practice include representation of national and international corporations, as well as local businesses. He has lectured on trending topics regarding workers compensation matters, and he currently advises his corporate clients when engaging in contractual negotiations with vendors including, but not limited to, indemnification and defense provisions. Mr. Finlay is a member of the State Bar in both the State of Florida and the State of Nevada, and he is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Finlay’s professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, Cuban American Bar Association, and the Dade County Bar Association

Real Estate Law

1001 Water St, Ste 475, Tampa, FL 33602

Jay Bartlett is a founding shareholder of the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of water law, environmental law, property rights, eminent domain and general real estate matters. In addition to his work in Florida, Mr. Bartlett practiced in the areas of water law and related environmental litigation in Colorado for eight years. He has represented land owners, developers, and governmental entities in the development and protection of water supply and delivery systems, environmental permitting and defense of various agency enforcement matters against local, state, and federal agencies. Mr. Bartlett has also represented owners of wastewater treatment plants in permitting and enforcement actions.

Medical Malpractice Law

100 SE 3rd Ave suite 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USA

Florida attorney, Jay Cohen represents individuals and families who suffer due to the negligence of others. His experience and professionalism have earned him membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he earned the distinction of “Lawyer of The Year,” as well as peer recognition from Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite, Florida Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America©. Jay was a finalist two years running for the Daily Business Review’s Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer. He is also the recipient of America’s Top 100 Attorneys® Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Broward County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award. Jay is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. Recently, Jay was named Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable – Managing Partner (2024). Jay has won large jury verdicts in medical malpractice, other personal injury and complex commercial cases in Florida. He is involved in numerous bar association activities and was elected to serve as a member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors for 9 years. He was an adjunct professor of law at Nova Law School and St. Thomas University. Jay completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, graduating cum laude in 1975. He received his J.D. at South Texas College of Law. He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1978 and to the Florida Bar in 1980 and is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Florida. Jay Cohen Jay has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation. In addition to his many years representing victims of medical negligence, he has successfully defended hospitals and doctors for over 25 years. Because of his broad perspective on the litigation process, he continues to be an invited lecturer to hospitals and physicians groups, as well as to the Plaintiff’s Trial Bar Associations. Jay also sits on the Board of Directors of The Urban League. Jay is a senior partner at Cohen & Blostein, P.A. His practice areas include Plaintiff Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Complex Commercial Litigation. Call or email our office for an appointment.