Florida Civil Litigation Lawyers

Civil Litigation

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Civil Litigation

122 S Calhoun St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA

Listed amongst the Most Influential People of 2021 by TIME100, Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 Most Influential African Americans, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers, and the 2014 NNPA Newsmaker of the Year, Attorney Ben Crump is referred to as Black America’s Attorney General. Through a steadfast dedication to justice and service, renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Benjamin Crump has established himself as one of the nation’s foremost lawyers and advocates for social justice. His legal acumen has ensured that those marginalized in American society are protected by their nation’s contract with its constituency. He is the founder and principal owner of Ben Crump Law. Crump’s tireless advocacy has led to legislation preventing excessive force and developing implicit bias training and policies. He has represented families in several high-profile civil rights cases including Trayvon Martin, who was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford, Florida, in 2012; Michael Brown, who was killed by a law enforcement officer in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014; and Stephon Clark, who was killed by police officers in Sacramento, California, in 2018. Crump represented 9 of the 13 black women who were victims in the Holtzclaw Oklahoma City Police rape case in 2015 and worked on the precedent-setting U.S. Supreme Court case involving excessive police force against Robbie Tolan in 2008. Most recently, Attorney Crump has represented the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, the residents of Flint, Michigan, who were affected by the poisoned water of the Flint River, as well as the family of Henrietta Lacks in a landmark reparations case. Crump has helped reach historic settlements and verdicts for families that have faced injustices. Crump won a $411 million verdict for Duane Washington who was horribly injured in a truck accident, he helped reach a $641 million settlement for the children of Flint, Michigan, he reached a $27 million settlement for the family of George Floyd, a $12 million settlement for the family of Breonna Taylor, and over $200 million in settlements in banking while Black cases, among others. Crump is the President of the National Civil Rights Trial Lawyers Association and previously served as President of the National Bar Association. He was the first African-American to chair the Florida State University College of Law Board of Directors and is the founder and director of the Benjamin Crump Social Justice Institute. In 2021, St. Thomas University College of Law, one of the most diverse law schools in the nation, announced the Benjamin L. Crump Center for Social Justice in his honor, which will open doors for minority students pursuing law degrees. Among dozens of accomplishments, Attorney Crump has been recognized with the NAACP Thurgood Marshall Award, the SCLC Martin Luther King Servant Leader Award, the American Association for Justice Johnnie Cochran Award, and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Eleanor Roosevelt Medallion for Service. He hosted the critically acclaimed legal docudramas “Evidence of Innocence” on TVOne and “Who Killed Tupac: The Search For Justice” on A&E, and served as executive producer and writer for the documentary, “Woman in Motion,” about Nichelle Nichols, one of the first African-American TV actresses. He is a frequent contributor to MSNBC, CNN, and USA Today. Crump’s book, published in October 2019, Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People, reflects on the landmark cases he has battled, and how discrimination in the courthouse devastates real families and communities. Crump graduated from Florida State University and received his law degree from FSU College of Law. He is married to Dr. Genae Angelique Crump.

Civil Litigation

150 South Pine Island Rd, Suite 300, Plantation, FL 33324

Brad E. Kelsky is a civil litigation lawyer based in Plantation, Florida, where he serves as shareholder and managing partner of Kelsky Law, P.A. His legal career began in insurance defense. For the first six years, he defended doctors, hospitals, clinics and health insurers, along with rental car companies and people sued by accident victims. His work has also included representing injured people and their families in medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury cases. Business and commercial disputes are among the areas emphasized in Kelsky’s civil practice for individuals and corporations. Other matters include contract litigation, non-compete issues and real estate disputes. In construction cases, his work includes liens and defects. He has taken cases to trial in both state and federal courts; his appellate work has brought him before Florida’s District Courts of Appeal and the federal Eleventh Circuit. Kelsky earned his undergraduate degree in English literature at the University of Florida. He went on to Stetson University College of Law, graduating cum laude, then moved to South Florida to start his career. The Florida Bar lists him under his full name, Brad Elliott Kelsky, as a member in good standing and eligible to practice in Florida. Beyond his Florida admission, he is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Civil Litigation

1801 Indian Rd, Suite 100, Pine Hills, Fl 32808

www.tntlegal.com

Civil Litigation

2 North Tamima Trail,, 5th Floor, Sarasota, FL 34210

My name is Charles Telfair and I’m a personal injury trial lawyer. I started my legal career 28 years ago at one of the largest law firms in the country, Holland & Knight. There I represented major corporations, including Tropicana, Pepsi, Textron, Stanley Bostitch and many others. After I left Holland & Knight, I represented a personal injury victim here and there. Through those cases, I realized my true passion was helping victims navigate through their injury claims. It was a very rewarding experience for me. About 15 years ago, I shifted my practice to personal injury. That is what I have focused on ever since. I pride myself on personal service. Many of my clients are my friends. I know them and every aspect of their claim. When you call my office, you speak with me. I focus on your claim. You focus on your recovery.

Civil Litigation

216 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128

Christian Daniel Walled is an attorney with Walled Law, PA in Miami, Florida, whose Florida Bar profile lists civil litigation, commercial litigation, insurance and personal injury among his practice areas. He is a member in good standing and is eligible to practice law in Florida. His admission to the Florida Bar dates to April 18, 2007. Walled’s bar profile identifies St. Thomas University School of Law as his law school and gives 2006 as the associated year. It also lists Spanish among his languages and records his membership in the Bar’s Solo & Small Firm Section. His federal court listings include the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. Beyond litigation and insurance, his listed practice areas include banking, business, contracts, medical malpractice and product liability. Real estate and real estate/land development also appear in his professional profile. The Bar identifies his firm position as private law practice and lists his office at 216 North Miami Avenue in Miami. Walled Law’s own practice-area page describes the firm’s work in auto accidents, negligence, wrongful death, premises liability, slip-and-fall matters, and residential and commercial insurance claims. These are the firm’s stated practice categories. The firm also states that it handles cases on a contingency-fee basis, with payment dependent on recovery.

Civil Litigation

750 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511

Clifton C. Curry, Jr., a Brandon, Florida, attorney, founded Curry Law Group, P.A., and serves as its managing partner. His office is on West Lumsden Road. Individuals and families have been among his clients in personal injury cases, family law disputes, civil litigation and business matters. His firm describes a career representing clients across Hillsborough County, including Brandon and Tampa. Before entering the profession, Curry studied at Florida State University, earning a B.S. in 1979. A J.D. from Stetson University followed in 1981. His Florida admission dates to 1982; the Florida Bar currently lists him in good standing and eligible to practice law in the state. Curry's Brandon connections also include a term as honorary mayor in 1985–1986. He received the Brandon Lions Service Award in 1985 and was named the Missing Children's Help Center's Volunteer of the Year in 1990. The following year brought the Alice B. Thompkins Community Service Award. The professional affiliations listed in his firm biography range from the Brandon and East Hillsborough bar associations to the American Association for Justice. That biography also identifies him as a Master of the Family Law Inn of Court and lists the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. His university affiliations appear there as well: Florida State University's President's Club and the National Board of Directors for Seminole Boosters.

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.

Civil Litigation

2 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131, USA

Dan Newman is a Nelson Mullins partner in Miami who litigates securities and complex commercial disputes. Listed on the firm’s professional roster as Daniel Newman, he began his career in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, investigating and prosecuting federal securities-law violations. His work now includes representing individuals and organizations in SEC, Department of Justice, FINRA and state securities regulatory investigations and related litigation. His cases span federal and state courts and arbitration. They include contract and commercial tort disputes, non-compete agreements, shareholder derivative actions, class actions and securities fraud claims. Among his representative matters are the defense of a Florida city in an SEC municipal-bond proceeding and representation of a chief financial officer in an SEC case concerning Sarbanes–Oxley officer certification. He also handles internal corporate investigations for entities, officers and directors. Newman’s receivership work involves businesses prosecuted by the SEC for securities fraud, with recovery for defrauded investors as a focus. He has also acted as counsel to receivers. In construction litigation, he represents owners, developers and contractors in disputes over defects, delays, project scheduling and administration. A 1991 graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Newman previously led its law alumni association as president. His teaching experience includes SEC investigations at Miami Law and litigation skills at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law. In 2023, he received the Thomas Davison III Memorial Service Award at the University of Miami Law Association’s homecoming breakfast.

Civil Litigation

1526 Cardinal Way, Weston, FL 33327

Area of Practice: Commercial and Business Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Shareholder and Partnership Litigation, Business Transactions and planning

Civil Litigation

2641 E Atlantic Blvd ste 300, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, USA

Mr. Kurlander is a trial attorney with experience in litigation in the areas of personal injury, first-party/third-party litigation, landlord-tenant, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Guardian ad Litem/Guardianship, and any related breach of contract disputes.

Civil Litigation

314 Robin Hill Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Dianna L. Albini is a seasoned senior trial lawyer and a retired California Administrative Law Judge. With over 33 years of experience, As an Administrative Law Judge, she presided over hearings and trials, delivering written decisions on complex legal issues. Dianna’s meticulous approach and extensive legal knowledge led to a remarkable record of decisions that were never overturned on appeal. She maintained a 99% successful settlement resolution. Before her appointment as an Administrative Law Judge, Dianna founded and led the Albini Law Group in San Francisco, where she honed her skills as a trial attorney specializing in civil litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury cases. Throughout her career, she has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for her clients, totaling over $50 million. Dianna is known for her integrity, leadership, and exceptional advocacy both in and out of the courtroom.

Civil Litigation

5773 Highland Lake Dr, Milton, FL 32583, USA

Edward “Ed” Fleming is a founding partner of McDonald Fleming. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia in 1986, finishing 4th in a class of 200. He was named Best Oral Advocate in the southeast regional moot court competition in 1984, and was inducted into the Order of Coif in 1987. Ed's practice is focused on commercial litigation, government law and construction law. He was lead counsel in the case of Bush, et al vs Hillsborough Co., et al, successfully representing President-elect George W. Bush in a federal action challenging the rejection of thousands of votes from overseas and military personnel during the 2000 Presidential Election. He obtained a federal order requiring that all canvassing boards across the state count previously rejected military ballots. ? He has served for more than 12 years on Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeals, a panel that nominates appellate judges, including two terms as chairman, and two terms as vice chairman. Ed has been an AV® Preeminent ™ rated attorney since 2001 by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating possible given by his peers. He was named to Florida’s “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine in 2011, an honor reserved for less than 2 percent of the attorneys in the state. And he has been named as one of Pensacola’s 100 most influential residents by a local newspaper. He has obtained and collected pre-suit settlements and judicial awards totaling more than $30 million in the past five years alone, and has handled several high-profile cases in state and federal courts. ? In addition to practicing law, Ed enjoys tennis, boating, kayaking, mountain climbing, and motorcycle riding. He is active in his church, and political campaigns.

Civil Litigation

3230 Stirling Rd suite 1, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA

Mr. Levy is a trial lawyer that represents clients in commercial and business litigation with an emphasis on disputes relating to contracts, business and real estate transactions, fraud, and business torts. Additionally, Mr. Levy represents consumers in class actions and multi?district litigation arising out of deceptive and unfair business practices, defective and dangerous products, insurance coverage denials, and unlawful overcharges. He earned his B.A. from New York University, his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law, magna cum laude, where he served as editor?in?chief of the Hofstra Law Review. He authored several articles that are published in various law reviews. Prior to founding Levy & Partners he was with an international law firm in New York City.

Civil Litigation

1633 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Mr. Stocks focuses his legal practice in the areas of General Litigation, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law, Landlord/Tenant Disputes, Association Law, Foreclosure Law, Business Law, Contract Law, Commercial Transactions, Corporation Formation, Partition and Force Sale actions as well as Personal Injury and Estate Planning.

Civil Litigation

3021 Airport-Pulling Rd N suite 202, Naples, FL 34105, USA

Area of Practice: Commercial Litigation Ernest A. Ricci is a shareholder with the Firm and an AV-Preeminent Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest accolade for professional ethics and legal ability bestowed by peers and the judiciary. With over a decade of experience, Ernest represents businesses and individuals in a wide range of litigation matters, including business disputes, construction defect and lien cases, real estate litigation, general contract issues, and trust and estate disputes. He regularly litigates throughout the state of Florida and has appeared pro hac vice in various states across the country, showcasing his versatility and reach. Ernest also serves as trusted general counsel to numerous Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations throughout Southwest Florida.

Civil Litigation

3801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA

Evan Wolfe is a property-insurance attorney whose Florida Bar mailing address is in Plantation, Florida. His professional profile appears on the Wolfe Law Group website, while the bar identifies him as Evan Robert Wolfe, a partner/shareholder of Evan R. Wolfe, P.A. He is listed as eligible to practice in Florida and a member in good standing. Wolfe’s firm biography dates his representation of Hurricane Andrew property owners to 1992. It describes his practice as devoted exclusively to policyholders with property damage. The losses identified include hurricane, flood, tornado and hail damage, along with fire, theft, blasting and collapse. His listed clients include municipalities, religious institutions, condominium associations and homeowners associations. The same biography describes work involving residential and commercial properties, naming private residences, apartment complexes, office buildings, hotels, motels and warehouses. Before attending law school, Wolfe earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at the University of Florida. He subsequently received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, which his bar record lists with the year 1984. Florida admitted him to the bar on April 4, 1985. A native New Yorker, he moved to South Florida with his family while in high school. His bar profile lists the firm’s mailing address as 150 South Pine Island Road, Suite 300, in Plantation. The profile also records a public reprimand dated March 14, 2024; it nevertheless currently identifies him as eligible to practice.

Civil Litigation

201 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Mr. Morris received his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in 1982 and his Juris Doctor from Memphis State University in 1987. Mr. Morris specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, automobile negligence, and insurance defense litigation. He is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern District of Florida and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Morris is a board certified civil trial lawyer. Just over one percent of all attorneys in Florida are Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial Practice and Clay Morris is among this distinguished group.

Civil Litigation

333 S.E. 2nd Avenue, # 3200, miami, FL 33131

Mr. Carman’s Practice Areas include: Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Law, Health Care, Litigation, Media & First Amendment Law, Labor & Employment, Environmental & Sustainability Law, COVID-19 Task Force, and Corporate. Mr. Carman received his B.S. from Florida State University in 1971 and went on to receive his J.D. from University of Miami School of Law in 1974. He is admitted to practice law in the following jurisdictions: U.S. Court of Appeal, 5th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

Civil Litigation

316 S Baylen St suite 600, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA

Glen Ged is an attorney at Levin Papantonio. He graduated from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Management, and received his Juris Doctorate from New England Law | Boston. While in law school, Glen served on the executive board of the Student Bar Association and was the Co-Founder and Treasurer of the Middle Eastern Law Students Association.

Civil Litigation

13161 Gray Heron Dr, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, USA

Heath Gelman (Esp) is a Senior Litigation Attorney practicing with Parvey and Cavanego. As far back as sixth grade, Heath wanted to be a trial lawyer and was inspired by the book “To Kill a Mockingbird”. To that end, he took law studies in high school, and interned at a law firm in Boca Raton during his senior year at Spanish River High School, in Boca Raton. During his undergraduate years at the University of Florida and Florida Atlantic University, he was elected and served as a school senator, which helped to develop his service to others. Heath attended law school in Miami at St. Thomas University, where he prevailed in an Association of Trial Lawyers in America opening statement/closing argument competition. In his third year of law school, he interned at the Assistant Public Defender Office in Broward County Public where he was permitted to try misdemeanor and juvenile cases with a Public Defender. It was at this point in which Heath received his first real taste of trial work and prevailing on behalf of his clients. A career focused in civil litigation commenced immediately after law school. He worked twelve years at a prominent insurance defense firm in both Southeast and Southwest Florida, successfully trying cases on behalf of individuals and insurance companies and securing fair and reasonable settlements. There he was promoted to partner, and learned many of the tools in which he took with him to plaintiff practice. Residing in Fort Myers, Florida, since 2004, Heath joined the largest plaintiff injury firm in the nation, and achieved great success on behalf of his clients in and outside of the courtroom, securing huge results on behalf of his clients. Thereafter, he accepted employment as a partner in the Fort Myers law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, the oldest named law firm in the State of Florida. At that firm, he handled civil litigation matters for private companies, professional liability matters defending lawyers and professionals, insurance defense and some plaintiff personal injury matters. In one of his memorable trials, he prevailed on behalf of the School Board of Lee County in a highly litigated injury lawsuit of some local acclaim. During this timeframe, the covid pandemic hit, and Heath became published many times over in numerous blog articles on Covid-19 business interruption, insurance bad faith, and other salient topics. Additionally, Heath has lectured various audiences at all his previous law firms on a variety of topics. Thereafter, Heath went back into plaintiff practice with a large personal injury firm, and again, achieved trial success along with procuring large settlements on behalf of his deserving clients. During Heath’s litigation career, he has litigated against Carlos Cavenago and Allan Parvey and a mutual respect was born. For much of his career handling plaintiff matters, Carlos was a sounding board on strategies, concepts, and plaintiff practice. The move to Parvey & Cavenago was a natural progression, about 15 years in the making. Heath Gelman (Esq) was voted in 2021 and again in 2022, by his legal peers, and published in Naples Illustrated Magazine as a top personal injury litigation attorney and insurance law attorney in Southwest Forida ; two separate practice areas. In addition, he was nominated by his peers and selected to the prestigious Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. Heath is also a certified Florida mediator. Heath has always lived by the saying in his law practice, “You must keep your mind on the objective, not on the obstacle”, said by William Randolph Hearst. There are daily obstacles, and it is the sound lawyer, that prepares for obstacles and formulates strategies to overcome them. When Heath is not practicing law, he tries to avoid discussing law with his lawyer wife, who practices estate planning, elder law, and probate. During their free time Heath and Lisa are consumed with raising four active children. He can be found on the Fort Myers sport fields cheering on his kids, at the beach, or on a great vacation. Giving back to the community is imperative to Heath, and he has been involved with food drives with Harry Chapin Food Bank, Christmas toy drives for families in Pine Manor, and various community events.

Civil Litigation

1600 Malcolm Point Dr., Winter Garden, FL 34787

Area of Practice: Investigations Miss McEvoy began her investigative career at the Law Offices of Euclid F. Maggiani in 1999. In 2005, she moved to Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP, where she served as an investigator in its Business Intelligence Services practice and acted as a liaison with clients in the U.S. Intelligence Community and Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. Before founding Quilligence, she served as the Director of Research and Investigations at a boutique investigations consultancy. Miss McEvoy has consulted with a vast portfolio of law firms, accounting firms, commercial and public sector clients on investigations relating to litigation, business partnerships, fraud and foreign corruption, and other regulatory matters; she specializes on investigations involving fraud, national security, hidden assets, and visualization of complex business networks. Miss McEvoy is a licensed attorney and holds a Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University of Law in New York; a B.A. in Political Science from Marist College in New York; and a Certificate of Foreign Policy from American University in Washington, D.C. She holds active high level national security clearances.

Civil Litigation

St. Petersburg, FL 33733, USA

Howard Ellzey is an attorney and partner at Ayo & Iken with a Florida Bar mailing address in New Port Richey, Florida. He previously established his own practice in St. Petersburg in 2008. The Bar lists him as Howard Hunter Ellzey Jr., a member in good standing eligible to practice law in Florida. Ellzey worked in legal departments before becoming a lawyer. Following active duty in the U.S. Army Reserves, he began studying engineering at Memphis State University and took a litigation consultant position in an investment banking firm’s legal department. Work for other law firms and corporate legal departments followed. He then earned a business management degree at Crichton College in Memphis and moved to Florida. St. Petersburg became his home before he enrolled at Stetson University College of Law. In 2002, he joined the first class of its four-year, part-time evening program in Gulfport, attending classes at night while working full-time. He finished in three and a half years and earned his Juris Doctor. His Florida Bar admission followed in December 2007. Family law was among the areas of the St. Petersburg practice he founded the next year, alongside business and contract matters, real estate, and other civil and criminal work. At Ayo & Iken, his account of his practice discusses family disputes and describes both negotiated resolutions and courtroom representation. He also reports having appeared before judges across Florida.

Civil Litigation

100 SE 2nd Street, 2600, Miami, FL 33131

James K. Parker was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. Jim graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1973. He is an AV-rated trial attorney that has been in litigation practice in southern Florida for 45 years. Jim is a named partner with the Firm and is also certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Mediator and is a member of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. During his 45 years of practice, Jim has concentrated his efforts as a litigator representing clients in a broad range of disputes involving negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, professional liability, employment practices liability, broker’s errors and omissions, insurance coverage issues, declaratory actions, homeowners associations, condominium associations, construction defects and commercial litigation. Representative clients include Axis Insurance, AIG Insurance Companies, and Travelers Insurance Company. Most of Jim’s practice is devoted to the representation of insurers and their insureds, but his practice also includes the representation of Plaintiffs. After graduation from law school, Jim was appointed as an Assistant State Attorney under then State Attorney, Richard Gerstein. He then went into private practice representing clients in all levels of criminal defense matters. In 1976, he joined the law firm of Samuel M. Spatzer, P.A. practicing civil litigation. In 1982, Jim established his own firm in Coconut Grove, Florida. He became partner of Cohn, Parker & Cohn, P.A. in 1990. In 2004, he joined Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, P.L. to participate in the handling of the firm’s many complex adversarial proceedings.

Civil Litigation

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

In addition to founding Giller, P.A., a bourgeoning Miami law firm, Jason Giller has amassed a broad spectrum of experience that lends itself to the firm’s client base. From venture capitalism and start-up financing to real estate development and the impact that disputed family spats can have on family enterprises, Mr. Giller has personally dealt with it. Within the legal profession, he has enjoyed broad exposure to varied legal quagmires. Mr. Giller has had the honor of being involved in countless international disputes and cross-border disputes in more than a dozen foreign jurisdictions. Despite the big-law counterparties, he prides himself on finding practical, expeditious, and viable solutions that comport with his client’s needs. Importantly, Giller’s approach, regardless of the case at hand, is to view the issue from the client’s perspective and then identify feasible options. Recognizing that each client can be starkly different, Giller, P.A. champions the reality that there is no one-size-fits-all. Through this client-centric method, Mr. Giller has the opportunity to evaluate and ensure that any professional services being rendered are not just adherent to applicable legal principles but also congruent with the client’s economic condition, risk appetite, efficacy, and feasibility given the fluid legal landscape. By practicing in a wide array of legal areas, Mr. Giller brings a unique and tailored approach to virtually every matter where he can offer real-world experience as opposed to one bound by (and often hamstrung) just theory or limited exposure beyond an attorney’s static practice area. He not only enjoys the experience across the legal spectrum but also prides himself on representing clients of all walks of life, from offering aid to those in need of pro bono work, single parents, victims of landlord abuse to professional athletes, celebrities, family offices, multinational corporations, ultra-high net worth individuals, among many others. Mr. Giller’s grit and dogged determination to deliver first-rate professional services continue to distinguish him and his practice from many of his peers.

Civil Litigation

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

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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

Civil Litigation

1550 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA

Joanne Gelfand is a Florida attorney whose professional background includes commercial and business disputes and insolvency. She is listed by the Florida Bar as a member in good standing and eligible to practice, with a Florida admission date of November 21, 1985. Her connection to Pincus & Currier in West Palm Beach is documented in November 2024: the firm’s letterhead in a court filing names her among its lawyers. The professional profile published under her name on the firm’s website identifies commercial and business disputes and insolvency as her practice areas. Gelfand’s seminar record includes two cryptocurrency-related programs in 2023. The profile lists a spring cryptocurrency symposium panel for the St. Thomas Journal of Complex Litigation and the June program “Pledging Digital Assets in a Crypto World” for the Florida Bar’s Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section. Her education spans undergraduate study, a law degree and postgraduate legal study. She earned a B.S. cum laude from the University of Florida in 1982, majoring in journalism/advertising with a Spanish minor. A comparative-law summer session at Oxford University followed in 1983. She received her J.D. cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1985 and an LL.M. in labor and employment law from New York Law School in 2000.

Civil Litigation

1635 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Born and raised in Tampa, Jody graduated from Jesuit High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida in 1998 and his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2001. He defends matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, trucking and automobile accident liability, premises liability, and medical malpractice. Jody is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Florida and all state and federal Courts within the State of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Jody is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, and the Defense Research Institute. Jody has been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer by Florida Super Lawyers magazine in the area of personal injury and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation. He holds an AV® Preeminent rating, as well as the AV Preeminent – Judicial Edition rating, from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. In addition, Jody has been named to the Most Honored Lawyers edition, further underscoring his outstanding reputation among his peers. Jody served on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee and was past Chairman. He currently serves as a Florida Bar Fee Arbitrator.

Civil Litigation

2020 Ponce de Leon, PH2, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Dedicated to providing robust legal representation. My practice primarily focuses on Civil Litigation, where I leverage extensive experience to advocate for my clients' rights. I am committed to understanding each unique situation, developing strategic legal solutions, and guiding clients through complex legal challenges. Fluent in English, I strive to ensure clear communication and to achieve the best possible outcomes for those I serve.

Civil Litigation

9160 Forum Corporate Parkway, Suite 350, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Attorney Joseph (Joe) Sette has over 30 year experience litigating matters of personal injury, wrongful death and insurance matters. He was previously a managing partner of one of the largest litigation firms serving the entire state of Florida. Joe now practices under his own name and limits his clients so as to serve his clients specific needs with personal care and attention. Joe hails from Massachusetts, moved to California where he attended UC Davis obtaining degrees in economics and political science. He thereafter attended the University Pacific, McGeorge school of law obtaining his juris doctor degree in 1990. Joe is a member of the Florida Bar, California Bar, Middle District of Florida Federal Bar and Eastern District of California Federal Bar.

Civil Litigation

750 94th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA

Joshua T. Walker was born in Vincennes, IN, but grew up in Pinellas County, where he graduated from Shorecrest Preparatory School. He received his BA from the University of North Florida, where he graduated with a degree in business management. He then followed in his father’s footsteps and attended Stetson University College of Law. Josh began practicing in 2016 as an associate helping his father, Mike Walker, litigate personal injury cases across the greater Tampa Bay area. He was able to quickly gain trial experience, including contributing to a multi-million dollar jury verdict within the first few months of his career. He has continued to focus on litigation and trial practice since.

Civil Litigation

100 SE 3rd Ave suite 1100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, USA

Julie A. Herzlich is an experienced civil litigator with more than a decade of experience. She recently joined Cohen & Blostein, P.A. as an associate in the plaintiff’s division where she focuses her practice on plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice. Prior to joining Cohen & Blostein, P.A., Julie represented both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation. She was a partner at a large insurance defense firm where she represented corporations, hospitals, insurance companies, inter and intrastate motor carriers, government agencies and their subcontractors in automobile negligence, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, transportation litigation and wrongful death litigation. Thereafter, she shifted her focus to plaintiff’s personal injury and joined the nation’s largest personal injury law firm as a trial attorney where she represented individuals and their families in wrongful death, automobile negligence, premises liability, and negligent security matters. She also has extensive experience in consumer rights litigation and has successfully tried over 500 bench trials appearing in nearly half of the 67 counties in Florida. Julie is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. with special recognition from the judiciary. In 2025, she was selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, an invitation-only organization of trial lawyers from each state who have demonstrated superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, and stature in the legal community. Born and raised outside of Boston, Massachusetts she began her legal career in the Northeast before moving to Florida in 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Urban Economics from the University of Connecticut School of Business in 2007 and her Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law where she graduated with a concentration in Real Estate in 2010. During law school, Julie was a recipient of the Marjorie Sullivan Scholarship awarded to those students who demonstrate an unusual determination in overcoming obstacles to pursue a legal education. She also received Honorable Mention by local judges and school faculty for her performance during the oral advocacy competition. Upon graduating, Julie was admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2010), the state of Connecticut (2010) and the state of Florida (2012). She is also admitted to the federal bars for the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and is in the process of becoming a Florida Supreme Court Circuit Civil Certified Mediator. Julie is a zealous advocate who believes that civility and fierce advocacy can coexist. Outside the courtroom, she enjoys spending time with her family. She loves dogs, participates in athletic activities, and supports collegiate and professional sports teams.

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.