Boca Raton, FL Lawyers

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.

Governmental water and wastewater issues

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

Governmental Water and Waste Water Issues

Environmental Law

14 SE 4th St, Suite 36, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Ms. Miskel is currently a Senior Partner with Dunay, Miskel and Backman, LLP, and has been practicing in land use, zoning and regulatory law for 24 years. She is qualified as a land use and zoning expert witness in quasi-judicial proceedings; she has represented public and private sector clients in connection with Chapter 166, 163 and 380, Florida Statutes; represented private sector in over 50 variances and waivers over the past 24 years; represented over 50 code enforcement matters throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties; prepared and processed text amendments to Land Development and Zoning Code Regulations; prepared Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendments in cities and counties; represented clients in connection with Developments of Regional Impacts; and she is well versed in Chapters 380, 163, 177 and other regulatory chapters of Florida law. She has represented clients before School Boards, Board of County Commissioners, City Commissions, FDOT and other Governmental Agencies and Housing Authority Boards.

Personal Injury Law

7171 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Area of Practice: Personal Injury, Mass Torts, & Medical Revenue Recovery C. Glen Ged has established a reputation as one of North America’s most compassionate and dedicated lawyers and one of the country’s most aggressive litigators, earning thousands of referrals from clients and lawyers nationwide. He has successfully represented many clients in severe personal injury and wrongful death cases. Tireless in his efforts to win the most satisfactory settlements and verdicts for his clients, Attorney Ged has earned respect from clients and colleagues alike for litigation strategies and tactics that have resulted in multi-million-dollar resolutions in many wrongful death and severe catastrophic cases.

Civil Litigation

2101 NW Corporate Blvd, 410, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Mr. Oberweger received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 2006. His primary areas of practice include: Complex Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, IP Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Drafting and Litigation, eDiscovery and Document Retention, Lawyers Professional Liability, and Insurance Subrogation. His specialities include: Complex Commercial Litigation, eDiscovery and Document Retention, Securities, Financial Services, Lending, Venture Capital, and Start ups. Mr. Oberweger is the Managing Partner of Palm Law Partners P.A. and is also outside general counsel to Lucky Nutrition, LLC.

Personal Injury Law

7800 Congress Ave #108, Boca Raton, FL 33487, USA

Mr. Shiner has achieved an AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. In addition, Mr. Shiner has been honored with the position of General Counsel to the Palm Beach County Republican Party and is currently on the organization’s Board of Directors. In addition, Mr. Shiner is currently the Parliamentarian for Republican Party of Palm Beach County and has been a long-standing member and contributor to the Republican Jewish Coalition. Mr. Shiner is also currently the Chair of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuits Grievance Committee and has been a member of the committee since 2008. David I. Shiner has been successfully representing victims for numerous years in all areas of personal injury, motor vehicle accident, and consumer class action litigations. Each case he has been involved with is fully analyzed and evaluated to determine how to move forward to fight for compensation for damages.

Medical Malpractice Law

225 NE Mizner Blvd, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Gary M. Cohen has been practicing law in the State of Florida for 39 years and during that time has helped hundreds of victims of medical malpractice receive full compensation for the disastrous injuries that have occurred to them or their loved ones. Mr. Cohen is a a partner in the firm Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, PAMr. Mr. Cohen has concentrated his practice almost exclusively in the area of medical malpractice for his entire career and is nationally recognized for his expertise in that area. Mr. Cohen’s experience and dedication to his career has earned him a membership in the exclusive American Board of Trial Advocates, as well as the Presidency of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association. He has also been selected to serve on one of the national committees of the American Association for Justice and has been asked to lecture across the United States on topics relating to medical malpractice litigation. Mr. Cohen has successfully resolved hundreds of multi-million dollar claims through settlement or trial for the benefit of his clients, and receives great satisfaction from knowing that the catastrophically injured can successfully fight the billion dollar insurance industry and medical industry to receive their just compensation. Mr. Cohen is licensed to practice law in all Florida State Courts and Federal Courts and has litigated cases in every part of the State of Florida, as well as nationwide. Mr. Cohen is also an Eagle member of the Florida Association for Justice, a statewide organization that ensures that the citizens of the State of Florida retain their rights to access to the courts despite the many attempts to restrict those rights by vested interests.

Insurance Law

901 Clint Moore Rd c, Boca Raton, FL 33487, USA

Joshua Beck is the founding partner of Beck Law, P.A. Prior to starting the firm, Mr. Beck was a partner at a prominent insurance defense firm specializing in first party insurance coverage. Mr. Beck specializes in insurance coverage disputes including class actions, appellate work, bad faith litigation, wrongful death and catastrophic injuries, homeowner coverage disputes, construction defect coverage disputes, and fraud investigations. Mr. Beck earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University and went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center.

Real Estate Law

400 S Dixie Hwy suite 420, Boca Raton, FL 33432, USA

Area of Practice: Condominium, Homeowners Associations and Planned Development Law

Criminal Defense Law

2255 Glades Road, Suite 330-W, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Khambrel Davis is a Florida attorney with an office listed in Pompano Beach and a background in criminal defense and civil matters. His Florida Bar record uses his full name, Khambrel La-Ron Davis, and lists him as a member in good standing who is eligible to practice in Florida. Davis served at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office after receiving a Juris Doctor from Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. Battery, fraud, DUI, drug trafficking and possession, and violent crimes were among the charges he defended at trial. A biography published by Baker Legal Team credits him with more than 30 jury and bench trials over his career. It also describes work involving personal injury lawsuits and estate planning. Davis’s appellate work includes representing Edward Phillips, Kevin Eason and Glorida Hunter Brown in their case against Westview Community Cemetery of Pompano Beach and KZ Copans. The Fourth District Court of Appeal named him as the appellants’ lawyer with Davis and Davis Law in Boca Raton in its May 25, 2023 opinion. The appeal arose from a Broward County Circuit Court case before Judge Barbara Anne McCarthy. The appellate panel affirmed the decision without a written explanation of its reasoning. His Florida Bar profile now lists a physical office at 400 East Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, the address also published by D&D Law.

Insurance Law

2101 Corporate NW Blvd, Suite 316, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Kristina B. Pett (Tina) concentrates her litigation practice in the area of life, health and disability insurance, including ERISA and state law breach of contract and bad faith claims. Tina also handles matters involving insurance fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practice claims and agent issues. In addition, Tina has extensive experience in toxic torts, product liability, intellectual property, bankruptcy, and other complex commercial litigation. Moreover, Tina has significant trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution experience in all of the areas described above and is an AV-rated attorney[1] and has a preeminent 5.0 out of 5 client review rating. Tina is a frequent lecturer and has authored numerous publications on a variety of topics including ERISA, and life, health and disability insurance and Title VII related issues. Ms. Pett is a member of the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar and a member of the Life, Health & Disability Committee of the Defense Research Institute and served on the DRI’s Women in the Law Publication subcommittee. She has served as a regional editor for The Job Description. Ms. Pett has also been recognized with an Extraordinary Service Award by one of her Fortune 500 clients. Tina is a cum laude graduate of Temple University School of Law. She obtained her Bachelors of Arts degree from the George Washington University. She is a member of the Florida and Pennsylvania Bars and is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Eleventh Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, Western District of Pennsylvania, Northern District of Texas and Western District of Oklahoma. Prior to joining Edison McDowell & Hetherington, Ms. Pett was a founding member of 100% woman-owned firm, Pett Furman. Tina was previously senior counsel in the Labor and Employment Department at Proskauer Rose LLP and a senior associate in the litigation department at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP.

Civil Litigation

7601 North Federal Highway, Suite B-100, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Attorney Kurt Thompson, Founder and President of Kurt Thompson Law Group is one of the countries outstanding legal luminaries. His legal skill and keen business acumen have made his legal practice one of the most reputable law firms representing a racially, economically, and ethnically diverse demographic. Attorney Thompson has successfully defended tough cases and recovered millions for his clients. Mr. Thompson has become a distinguished personal injury lawyer within the last decade. He provides quality service to his clientele by operating a law firm known for excellent customer satisfaction, professionalism, and legal competence. His law centers are located in Florida, Texas, Tennessee and Washington’s top cities. Kurt Thompson Law Group represents people injured in car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and many other personal injury accidents. Mr. Thompson and the Kurt Thompson Law Group are dedicated to helping clients win their cases and understand their legal rights, including knowledge of the law and the legal system.

Immigration Law

4400 N Federal Hwy #408, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA

Larissa Salvador is an attorney and founder of Salvador Law, P.A., in Boca Raton, Florida. Established in 2019, her firm describes its work as immigration law and car-accident matters. Its immigration offerings include visa assistance for musicians, businesspeople, athletes and influencers. For couples, the firm advertises K-1 fiancé visa assistance and permanent residence through marriage to a United States citizen. Salvador’s own firm biography identifies her as a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Her legal education and acquisition of United States citizenship both date to 2018. That year, she earned her Juris Doctor at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law. Earlier, she completed a bachelor’s degree at Monroe College at age 19, after graduating from Boca Raton Community High School at 17. Salvador was born and raised in Brazil and moved to the United States with her family when she was 11. Her biography says she founded Salvador Law to assist other immigrants. The Florida Bar lists her under Larissa Salvador Domiense, with “Larissa Salvador” also displayed in the profile heading. It identifies Salvador Law, P.A., as her firm and gives a Boca Raton office address. The profile lists her as eligible to practice law in Florida. Her firm’s biography separately describes her involvement in complex immigration and car-accident cases.

Estate Planning Law

1900 Glades Road, suite 450, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Mark Aaron Gotlieb is an attorney with the Law Office of Mark A. Gotlieb, P.A., in Boca Raton, Florida, whose work includes domestic and international estate planning and estate administration. The Florida Bar lists him as a member in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida. His firm biography also identifies representation of buyers and sellers in real estate transactions as part of his work. Gotlieb earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Yeshiva University and a law degree from Touro Law Center in New York. He also holds an LL.M. in international law from the University of Miami School of Law. His biography identifies him as a former chair of the Florida Bar’s Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee C. The firm’s listed estate-planning services include revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies and living wills. Its business-planning offerings include succession planning and entity formation, while its international-planning services cover estate and tax planning. For probate matters, the firm lists both formal and summary administration. It separately offers limited and full trust-administration services. The firm also serves as a title and closing agent for real estate transactions throughout Florida. These firm offerings sit alongside Gotlieb’s stated focus on helping clients arrange asset distributions in accordance with their wishes while seeking to minimize tax liability.

Insurance Law

150 E Palmetto Park Rd suite 450, Boca Raton, FL 33432, USA

Michael Camilleri is an attorney and Boca Raton resident who is of counsel to Gonzales Taplin, P.A. His education includes a bachelor of arts from Long Island University and a law degree from Fordham Law School in New York. The firm describes his employment-law experience as spanning several decades. Insurance management and consulting also feature in his professional background. His firm profile lists him as president and chief executive officer of American Financial Security Life Insurance Company, a position it dates to 2009, and as a principal of Matrix Consulting, LLC, an insurance consulting company. Before those positions, he spent four years leading Clear Spring Property and Casualty Lackawanna Insurance Group as president and chief executive officer. Outside those executive roles, Camilleri has contributed to legislation in six states. His published articles cover healthcare and workers’ compensation, and he has spoken about health-related issues and workers’ compensation at conferences around the country. He was also a founding board member of the American Association of Workers Compensation Professionals. Gonzales Taplin concentrates exclusively on insurance regulatory law. The firm serves insurers and insurance intermediaries, including agents, brokers, third-party administrators and managing general agents, as well as program managers, insurance technology businesses and start-ups. Its stated services include advice on transactions, enforcement actions, market conduct, compliance and governance; these are firm-wide practice descriptions rather than a list of Camilleri’s individual assignments.

Personal Injury Law

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

Michael K. Grife is a pre-eminent trial attorney, specializing in the areas of Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. Mr. Grife has dedicated his entire career to exclusively representing the severely injured and loved ones of those who have been killed due to the recklessness of others. He routinely takes on insurance companies and corporate conglomerates, using his knowledge and assets to reverse the playing field in his clients’ favor. Throughout his career, Mr. Grife has served as lead counsel on numerous Multi-Million Dollar and Million Dollar recoveries for his clients. Mr. Grife founded The Grife Law Firm in 2014 with one goal in mind: to provide top-level legal representation to the injured. To that end, The Grife Law Firm measures its success by the results it achieves for its clients, constantly striving to achieve the highest verdicts and settlement amounts possible. Mr. Grife believes that the legal profession should be respected, and that is why he elects not to advertise on television or billboards. His boutique law firm in Boca Raton offers all of the assets and skill of a large firm, with the individualized service for our clients that is rarely seen. He further believes that clients should be serviced in a luxurious first-class environment where you will experience The Grife Law Firm difference from the moment you walk in the door. Giving back to the South Florida community that he loves is a top priority for Mr. Grife. A Florida resident since 2002, Mr. Grife passionately supports animal rescue groups and ocean preservation charities.It his caring and compassion for others that motivates him to serve his valued clients and drives his success.

Bankruptcy Law

1700 S Dixie Hwy #303e, Boca Raton, FL 33432, USA

Area of Practice: Debtor Defense Michael Metzner has been practicing law in South Florida for the past thirty-one (31) years, and for the past fifteen (15) years, his practice has been dedicated solely to Debtor Defense. In addition to being a member of The State Bar of Florida, he is also licensed to practice in the Federal Courts of The Southern District of Florida, The Middle District of Florida, The Eastern District of Wisconsin, The Federal Bar of Connecticut, and The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

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.

Estate Planning Law

1515 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432

R. Brady Osborne, Jr. practices estate law in Boca Raton, Florida, with Osborne, Osborne & Fanzlaw, P.A. He joined the Osborne practice in 1983, the year he completed his law degree at the University of Florida. His uncle, R.C., was his partner there; their partnership lasted 28 years, according to the firm’s history. Osborne goes by Brad. Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, he earned a B.A. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1980. Florida admitted him to the bar on October 27, 1983. He remains listed by the Florida Bar as a member in good standing and eligible to practice, with board certification in Wills, Trusts and Estates recorded for 1995. Planning and administration are part of his estate practice, as is litigation involving estates, trusts and guardianships. He also works on asset and wealth preservation. His firm biography lists admission to the United States Supreme Court, the Southern District of Florida’s U.S. District Court and the United States Tax Court. Outside his practice, Osborne has held several school and church positions. He was vice-chair of the Board of Trustees at St. Andrew’s School and chaired its Committee on Trustees. At St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, his past responsibilities included teaching Sunday school, serving as senior warden and chairing the Endowment Committee. He also served on Lynn University’s Board of Overseers and is a former president of the One Hundred Club of South Palm Beach County.

Corporate and Transactional Law

6501 Congress Ave, Suite 240, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Business Law Rich Sierra is the founder and CEO of Florida Small Business Legal Center and has represented over one thousand business owners since 2004 and the firm continues to grow at a rapid pace with his main office in Boca Raton, Florida and satellite offices in Miami, Weston, Coconut Creek, and Orlando. The key to the success of his practice is an innovative marketing system and a high level of efficiency in the delivery of legal services. The firm focuses exclusively in providing legal services to the business community and individuals with business related issues. The cases that the firm has handled include: Breach of Contract Litigation, Franchise Disputes, Shareholder Disputes, Partnership Disputes, representing buyers or sellers in the purchase or sale of a business, serving as in-house counsel for businesses, real estate litigation, review of commercial leases, and many other legal matters that affect the business owner.

Personal Injury Law

2255 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA

Robert B. Baker, Esq., is an experienced civil trial attorney who has achieved multiple 7 and 8 figure jury verdicts on behalf of his clients. Over his 30 year career he has recovered in excess of 500 Million Dollars. Two of his noteworthy trials were aired nationally on Court TV Network. He specializes in catastrophic personal injury cases involving wrongful death, boating/cruise ship accidents, jet ski accidents, burn injuries, product liability, and serious automobile accidents. Robbie has earned Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Law, the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar for the competency and experience of a civil trial lawyer. Less than 1% of all Florida attorneys are Board Certified by the Florida Bar Association. Robbie began his career as a prosecutor working as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, New York. In 1991, he went to work as an associate with Decof & Grimm in Providence, Rhode Island. From 1992-1993, he served as Rhode Island State Liaison Council for Multi-District Breast Implant Litigation. Later In 1993, he became the founding member and managing partner of Baker & Zimmerman. In 2001, Robbie argued the case of Lamz v. Geico, 748 So. 2nd 319, before the Florida Supreme Court. He won this appeal which changed the landscape of Florida uninsured/underinsured motor vehicle laws. In 2011, Mr. Baker won a $39 Million Dollar jury verdict against Yamaha Motor Corp. USA, in a WaveRunner collision (off-throttle steering defect). The Daily Business Review awarded Mr. Baker “Most Effective Lawyer” in South Florida in 2011. In 2019, Mr. Baker founded the law firm Baker Legal Team to better serve victims of corporate malfeasance in Mass Tort litigation including Truvada, Zantac, Roundup, 3M earplugs and Camp Lejeune. Robbie earned his B.A. from Ithaca College in 1986 and his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1989. He successfully passed four State Bar Examinations on the first try including Florida (1993), New York (1989), Massachusetts (1992), and Rhode Island (1990). He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Florida Justice Association, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Lawyers of Distinction, and the Florida Bar.

Family and Divorce Law

301 Yamato Rd, STE 4110, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Tina L. Lewert, Esquire, is a seasoned Boca Raton, Board Certified Family Lawyer who works with clients to resolve family law issues including child custody, visitation, and parenting issues, and child support, alimony, and marital agreements. Attorney Tina L. Lewert can also assist with domestic violence-related matters and post-divorce issues, such as modifying your child custody agreement or addressing a situation involving an ex who refuses to pay child support or alimony. Ms. Lewert earned her undergraduate degree at Florida Atlantic University and her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in Fort Lauderdale. She is an active member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, the South Palm Beach County Bar Association, and the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. As a Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law, Ms. Lewert is among the fewer than 7 percent of attorneys in Florida who are designated by The Florida Bar as “Expert” in their field.

Insurance Law

2300 Corporate Blvd NW, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA

Jennifer L. Heath is a dedicated Plaintiff's attorney specializing in Property Damage Litigation, particularly in the aftermath of hurricane events in Florida. In addition to property damage litigation for residential properties, Jennifer handles commercial property damage claims, commercial negligence claims, personal injury claims, contract law disputes, and commercial collections. Licensed to practice law in Florida, Jennifer is also pending admission to the Illinois Bar and Missouri Bar. With over 12 years of insurance litigation experience, and a passion for justice and a commitment to her clients, Jennifer has built a reputation for her tenacity and expertise in navigating complex property damage claims. Her extensive experience in handling cases arising from hurricane damage comes from the deep-rooted relationships and mentorships that Jennifer has built with members of the engineering and construction industries. She also possesses a Florida Claims Adjuster's License.