Fort Lauderdale, FL Lawyers

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.

Civil Litigation

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

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Law

Probate Law

515 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1050, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Area of Practice: Probate and Trust Litigation

Wills and Trust Law

110 SE 6th St 17th floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Chad Brocato brings a unique combination of leadership, legal experience, and real-world problem-solving to his practice. Before becoming an attorney, Chad served 35 years in the fire-rescue profession, rising through the ranks from firefighter/paramedic to Fire Chief. That experience shaped his practical, client-focused approach to helping individuals and families navigate important legal decisions with clarity and confidence. He is a partner with Moiguer Brocato Law, where his practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, trust litigation, and related civil matters. He is particularly passionate about helping first responders, business owners, and families protect their assets, preserve wealth, and avoid unnecessary conflict through proactive planning. In addition to his legal practice, Chad is an author, speaker, and educator. He is the author of Ascend: Path to Personal Excellence & Legacy Unlocked: A Proven Guide to Safeguarding Wealth and Purpose.

Bankruptcy Law

330 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Chad Van Horn is a bankruptcy attorney in Fort Lauderdale and a founding partner of Van Horn Law Group, P.A. His practice includes personal and corporate bankruptcy, student loan debt, consumer law, foreclosure defense and loan modification. The Florida Bar lists him under his full name, Chad Thomas Van Horn, as eligible to practice and in good standing. Two of his books address debt outside the courtroom. In “Everything You Need To Know About Bankruptcy in Florida,” Van Horn outlines bankruptcy options for people facing debt. “The Debt Life” takes a different form, using true stories to describe ways of dealing with debt. His firm biography also describes volunteer legal work for veterans through Mission United and a mentoring relationship through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County that began in 2012. Van Horn studied marketing at Robert Morris University, earning a bachelor's degree with a concentration in entrepreneurship in 2005. That year he moved to South Florida, where he worked as a bankruptcy law clerk and attended law school at night. He completed his J.D. at Nova Southeastern University in 2009; his classmates elected him their graduating class speaker. Florida admitted him to the bar on April 14 of that year. His bankruptcy qualifications include American Board of Certification credentials in business bankruptcy law and consumer bankruptcy law. His firm biography dates those certifications to October 2017 and March 2019, respectively, and both are listed in his Florida Bar profile.

Maritime Law

200 SE 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Christopher Rogers Fertig is a Fort Lauderdale attorney and partner at Fertig & Gramling whose firm biography describes a litigation practice focused on maritime law, professional liability, general liability, insurance coverage and fraud. The Florida Bar lists him as a member in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida, with an office at 200 SE 13th Street. Fertig earned a Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service before receiving his law degree from the University of Miami in 1976. His firm biography describes him as a former licensed captain and identifies his Maritime Law Association designation as Proctor in Admiralty. It also lists membership in the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the National Association of Marine Investigators. His insurance-related work has included writing policies and endorsements for the domestic and London markets. The firm biography also describes his presentation of seminars on insurance topics. Fertig’s professional setting includes a broader defense practice at Fertig & Gramling. The firm describes its litigation work as encompassing marine, liability, professional liability, property and insurance coverage matters throughout Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean basin. Those geographic and subject-area descriptions concern the firm as a whole, rather than a separate list of Fertig’s individual engagements. The firm’s website identifies Christopher R. Fertig and Frank R. Gramling as its senior partners.

Criminal Defense Law

1 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Personal Injury Law

5220 S. University Drive, Suite 205C, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33024

Diana Santa Maria attended the University of Miami where she received both her undergraduate and law degrees. During law school she represented the school in Mock Trial and Moot Court Competitions on the state –wide level winning the Best Brief Award on behalf of the University of Miami at the (1983) Robert Orseck Memorial (State) Moot Court Competition. Upon graduation she was awarded and inducted into the Order of Barristers awarded to the top ten graduating law students based on leadership in trial and appellate advocacy. Since being admitted to The Florida Bar in 1985, she has devoted her practice to the representation of persons injured as a result of the negligence of others. From 1985 until 1991 she practiced with one of the country's top personal injury law firms in the areas of Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death, both on the trial and appellate levels. In 1991 Diana formed her own practice specializing in Plaintiff's Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. She is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates as well as a past President of its Fort Lauderdale Chapter (www.abotafll.org); she is a Sustaining Member of the American Justice Association, a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association and is AV rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Throughout her law career and in addition to her practice, Diana has served the legal profession with distinction. She served a 4 year term as Commissioner on the State of Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission and she served as adjunct Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University Law Center. She is an active member of The Florida Bar and its Trial Bar, having lectured and written on numerous legal topics within her field, to include Seven Steps to Effective Mediation published in the June, 1997 TRIAL magazine as well as Guideline for Handling Sexual Abuse of a Minor by a Public School Teacher, published as part of a National Conference by the National Crime Victim Bar Association in Washington, D.C. From 1996 - 2006 she served on the Board of Directors for the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers ( n/k/a the Florida Justice Association) as well as on the Board of Directors for the Broward County Bar & Broward County Trial Lawyers Assn. ( n/k/a Broward Justice Assn.) . She was appointed by the Florida Bar in 2004 to the Florida Supreme Court's Commission on Professionalism and since 2013 has served on the Florida Bar Board of Governors for the 17th Judicial Circuit. Diana has been listed in Who's Who in American Law, The International Who's Who of Professionals and Outstanding Young Women of America. She has also been named to Florida’s Super Lawyers and is listed among the Best Lawyers in America. Aside from being a lawyer, Diana is a parent and has a particular interest in and sensitivity to protecting and preserving the rights of children and enhancing all aspects of public safety.

Personal Injury Law

515 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Eric Ginnis, a Ft. Lauderdale personal injury attorney and co-founder/partner of Ginnis & Krathen, focuses on the fields of personal injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, and Motor Vehicle Accident. With more than a decade of litigation experience, Eric is deeply committed to excellence in all that he does and has dedicated his career as a personal injury lawyer to delivering high-quality and efficient litigation representation in a cost-effective manner. Education University of Florida College of Law Gainesville, Florida, 2002 J.D. with Honors University of Florida Warrington College of Business, 2001 M.S.M. Washington and Lee University, 1998 B.S. Professional Associations and Memberships Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Florida Bar Association Broward County Trial Lawyers Association Florida Justice Association Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Immigration Law

500 W Cypress Creek Rd suite 465, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA

Filomena L. Maimone is a dedicated Immigration Attorney with a strong passion for assisting individuals in navigating the complexities of the immigration system. ? As an immigrant herself, Filomena brings a unique understanding and empathetic approach to her practice. Filomena earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree at York University in Toronto, Canada, and went on to obtain her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law. As a member of the Florida Bar and a notary public, she possesses the expertise and qualifications to provide comprehensive legal guidance. ? With her personal experience as an immigrant, Filomena deeply empathizes with her clients and their aspirations for a new beginning. She is committed to providing compassionate and personalized legal representation, tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. ? As an immigration attorney, Filomena is dedicated to helping clients achieve their immigration goals and build a brighter future in the United States.

Real Estate Law

110 SE 6th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Gary Romer is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office of Lewis Brisbois, vice-chair of the Real Estate & Land Use and Commercial Lending Practices, and a member of the Corporate Practice. Mr. Romer is also Lewis Brisbois’ Florida title agent, conducting settlement for real estate transactions and issuing title insurance policies to purchasers. Mr. Romer helps business owners buy and sell their businesses and real estate, and also assists with their day-to-day operational needs. This includes shareholder and operating agreements, merger and acquisition transactions, commercial real estate transactions and commercial lease agreements, loan transactions, employee boarding documents, confidentiality agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, work for hire and proprietary rights agreements, internet business agreements and domain name transactions, manufacturing and supply agreements, and a variety of business to business agreements. Mr. Romer also uses his business and real estate knowledge to drive strategy in real property, landlord-tenant, and commercial litigation matters working closely with the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group.

Corporate and Transactional Law

500 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, USA

Mr. Mansfield, an attorney and Founding Partner of Mansfield, Bronstein, & Stone, LLP has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1995. He has served as chief executive and president of several public and private companies for more than twenty years. In 2013, Gary was selected as one of the Most Effective Lawyers in the category of Distressed Real Estate for Mansfield Bronsteins victory on behalf of the Peninsula Condominium Association against U.S. Bank. Mr. Mansfield earned a bachelors degree, cum laude, from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania; a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law; a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from the University of Chicagos Graduate School of Business; a Master’s of Law in Elder Law from Stetson University; and, Mr. Mansfield has also completed all course work for a doctorate in Health Services from Nova Southeastern University.

Tax Law

100 W Cypress Creek Rd., 930, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Gerald "Jerry" Donnini II is a partner of the Law Offices of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, P.A. Mr. Donnini concentrates in the area of Florida and Federal tax matters, with a heavy emphasis on the tobacco, convenience store and petroleum industries . He also handles a myriad of multi-state state and local tax issues. Mr. Donnini is a co-author for CCH’s Expert Treatise Library: State Sales and Us Tax and writes extensively on multi-state tax issues for SalesTaxSupport.com. Mr. Donnini also regularly represents cigarette, beverage, and tobacco distributors against the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco in connection with refund claims and audit defense. While at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Mr. Donnini was the Notes and Comments Editor of Nova Law Review and Vice President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Prior to attending law school at Nova in 2008, Jerry was an accountant for National Retail Properties, Inc.

Personal Injury Law

300 SE 17th St, STE 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Mr. Levine received his B.A. from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and his J.D. in 1998 from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law School in South Florida. Mr. Levine is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is also a member of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association, the Palm Beach County Justice Association, the Florida Justice Association, the Weston Counsel of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce , “Business People We Trust” and South Florida Jewish Federation.

Personal Injury Law

2727 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Handel M. Edwards II is an associate attorney for Steinger, Greene & Feiner’s Fort Lauderdale and Miami offices. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Handel moved to South Florida after graduating law school to join his family who lived here since 2006. Handel engaged in undergraduate studies at The City University of New York (CUNY) – Brooklyn College where he graduated with honors, a B.S. in Political Science, and B.A. in Philosophy and Law. Thereafter, he pursued his legal career by graduating with honors from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, where he was a member of the Indiana Journal of Law & Social Equality and several clinics. Handel’s legal experiences include working with the Civil Litigation Division of the New York City Law Department; a prominent insurance defense law firm in Indianapolis Indiana; and the Civil Litigation Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Prior to joining Steinger, Greene & Feiner, Handel worked for a prominent boutique personal injury law firm as a litigation associate. At Steinger, Greene & Feiner, Handel devotes 100% of his practice to representing individuals and families who have been injured or died as a result of the negligence of others. The experience Handel gained while working on both sides of the insurance industry has enabled him to understand how insurance companies defend claims, and how to approach and solve issues that arise in litigation. He has taken and defended countless depositions, argued motions across the State of Florida, and settled countless cases against the largest insurance companies in Florida. Handel’s hard work and dedication to help the victims of personal injuries has gained him a reputation as an extremely professional, aggressive, and effective attorney.

Corporate and Transactional Law

6451 North Federal Highway, Suite 406, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Ian M. Berkowitz, a Boca Raton Business Lawyer, has spent his professional career assisting businessmen and women start, expand and grow their businesses to their full potential. He rolls up his sleeves and works directly with his clients to develop and implement short and long term goals to ensure their success. lan’s clients are small and medium size businesses seeking to establish themselves as well- managed, well-organized profitable businesses. Mr. Berkowitz is presently a business advisor to foreign businesses seeking to do business in the U.S. and U.S. businesses seeking to do business overseas. In addition, he assists financial institutions identify companies for investment and/or acquisition candidates. His focus has been working on business opportunities with and for clients in the United States, Israel, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean, and throughout the Latin Americas. He also advises domestic clients on matters relating to business financing, federal procurement, government contracting, small business assistance programs and minority business programs.

Personal Injury Law

1451 W Cypress Creek Rd, Ste 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Jarrett Blakeley is the founder of Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, a premier Florida personal injury law firm dedicated to representing accident victims in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, and throughout the state of Florida. Since 2006, Mr. Blakeley has devoted his career to fighting for the rights of the injured, taking on powerful insurance companies and the law firms that defend them. Over the course of his career, he has successfully represented thousands of clients and recovered more than $250 million on their behalf in cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, Lyft and Uber accidents, and wrongful death.

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.

Personal Injury Law

1040 Seminole Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Area of Practice: Personal Injury and Property Insurance Jordan Golinowski's journey to becoming a leading advocate for the injured began after he graduated from the University of Rochester. He had spent time interning in the public defender's office and wanted to learn the civil side of the law. He became a legal assistant in personal injury firm in New Jersey after graduating. There he learned first hand the difference he could make for injured clients at the negligence of others. Jordan then attended the University of Miami School of Law. During his time there, he continued to clerk for boutique injury firms, gaining valuable experience and insight into the complexities of personal injury law. After graduating from the University of Miami, Jordan honed his litigation and trial skills at a mid-size firm, advocating for policyholders and injured victims. However, his passion for justice and his desire to make a real difference in people's lives led him to establish the Golinowski Law Firm PA in February of 2023.

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.

Family and Divorce Law

10360 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, USA

Area of Practice: Child Advocacy Justin Grosz is a Co-Business Unit Leader/Partner in the firm’s Justice for Kids Division, Kelley Kronenberg’s national practice dedicated to providing legal services to abused, disabled, and catastrophically injured children harmed at home, in child welfare and foster care settings, group home settings and residential treatment centers, as well as all children harmed by the acts of others. Justin focuses his practice on Injured, Abused and Neglected Children; Child Safety, Catastrophic Injury, Wrongful Death, and Civil Rights. A veteran trial lawyer of more than 25 years, Justin has devoted his legal career to fighting for the less fortunate who have been victimized at the hands of others. He has achieved multi-million dollar awards for clients, including at-risk children, in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and other matters. During Justin’s decade-long career as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County, Florida, he oversaw the investigation and prosecution of violent career criminals. He also supervised fellow prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of individuals charged with serious criminal offenses. Since leaving public service, Justin has represented police officers and police departments in civil rights cases and has been appointed on a number of occasions to serve, and try cases, as a Special Prosecutor. Over the course of his impressive career, Justin has tried in excess of 230 jury trials to verdict, fighting for those killed or catastrophically injured. He has helped recover millions of dollars and find justice for his clients. Justin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law.

Criminal Defense Law

100 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Kristie Cohen graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Legal Studies. Ms. Cohen was able to complete a double bachelor’s program for both Legal Studies and Psychology, while simultaneously minoring in chemistry and biology. While attending Eastern Michigan University, Ms. Cohen worked for the school’s legal clinic and also participated in an internship at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office. While attending Barry University Law School, in Orlando, she clerked for the Honorable Dennis Powers in the 52nd District Court in Michigan. There she gained extensive experience by coordinating the Judge’s docket, wrote judicial opinions and assisted the Judge writing Bar Review Articles. Ms. Cohen exclusively focuses on clients accused of criminal law violations. Ms. Cohen has extensive experience handling criminal cases that involve mental health issues and major or violent crimes. Ms. Cohen maintains a strictly controlled caseload so she can give each client and their case the time and attention they need and deserve.

Family and Divorce Law

24 SE 20th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

Attorney Laura Arcaro provides personalized and knowledgeable representation in marital and family law cases in Fort Lauderdale. She is a seasoned litigator and aggressive advocate for her clients, striving for a favorable outcome through negotiations or in court.

Corporate and Transactional Law

110 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Michael Platner is the managing partner of the Fort Lauderdale office of Lewis Brisbois. Mr. Platner is the chair of the Corporate Practice and co-chair of the Securities & Corporate Finance Practice. Michael works with clients to develop and execute business savvy legal strategies for businesses from early stage through maturity and sale or merger, with a view towards maximizing benefit to their owners and investors. As an experienced corporate and finance “deals” lawyer and strategist, often Michael acts as primary outside counsel to middle market companies owned by private individuals, investment and private equity firms and public companies. He manages litigation matters strategically with the client’s ultimate business goals in mind to achieve the best financial impacts and business solutions. His practice is focused on helping companies and their owners build value and manage risk. Michael has personally founded or been an early stage investor in several businesses, particularly in software, internet infrastructure, new media and cloud computing, providing significant additional understanding important to entrepreneurs and venture capital investors. Michael speaks nationally and abroad on applying merger and acquisition and partnering strategies to create value and liquidity and reduce or eliminate conflict. Michael’s specific industry experience includes software, e-business, manufacturing, restaurant and hotel management and operating agreements, computer systems acquisition, internet strategies, including deals involving collocation, hosting, API licensing, trademark, copyright and URL disputes, terms of service and abuse, new ventures and emerging companies and other strategic business consulting, insurance, funeral homes and cemeteries, litigation and risk mitigation strategies, mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He has negotiated and closed several hundred transactions including partnerships, business sales and acquisitions, and corporate finance in technology, distribution, manufacturing, and real estate development.

Civil Litigation

3296 N Federal Highway, Unit 11454, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Paula J. Phillips is a South Florida civil trial lawyer and the shareholder and litigation chair at Phillips Perez, P.A. Her insurance work includes coverage and the defense of both first-party and third-party claims. Aviation and construction are also part of her practice, alongside premises liability, catastrophic product liability and appeals. The Florida Bar lists Phillips as a member in good standing who is eligible to practice in Florida. Her firm biography identifies admissions to Florida courts and to each of the state’s three federal district courts: Southern, Middle and Northern. It also lists the Tenth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals and the Southern and Middle District Bankruptcy Courts. Phillips Perez lists its office in Oakland Park. Insurance litigation is one of the firm’s stated practice areas, and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is among the insurers for which it serves as panel counsel. The firm also belongs to the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance. Other parts of the firm’s work concern businesses and their operations. Its general counsel services cover matters arising from corporate formation through winding down; its employment practice includes representing employers in litigation involving employees. For appeals, the firm describes working with clients and trial counsel on issue selection, reviewing the trial record and preparing briefs. These are services described by Phillips Perez as a firm, distinct from the subjects listed in Phillips’s individual biography.

Criminal Defense Law

600 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, USA

Personal Injury Law

1936 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

Robert Dolinsky has represented more than 25,000 clients throughout the years, and has consequently gained an exceptional ability to evaluate the value of a potential claim. This expertise is the reason that he still serves as the primary point of contact for most prospective clients, and prides himself on tirelessly serving the needs of his clientele.

Personal Injury Law

10360 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324

Area of Practice: Foster Care and Disabled Persons Damages, Civil Rights, Personal Injury, and Child Welfare Litigation Stacie J. Schmerling is a Partner and is a Co-Business Unit Leader of the Justice for Kids Division, the firm’s national practice dedicated to providing legal services to abused, disabled, and catastrophically injured children harmed in foster care, shelters, residential treatment centers, group homes, and other child welfare settings, as well as all children harmed by the acts of others. She practices in the areas of foster care and disabled persons damages, civil rights, personal injury, and child welfare litigation.

Personal Injury Law

1212 SE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

With 30 years of trial experience in criminal defense in his own firm, Attorney Steven J. Hammer has represented clients who were charged with serious crimes in State and Federal courts throughout Florida and the rest of the country. He has protected thousands of clients due to his aggressive legal strategies and skill in the courtroom. Steven has taken those same trial skills and aggressive strategies into the civil courtrooms to bring justice to those injured by the negligence and wrongdoing of others. Steven is one of the lead trial attorneys for the firm in the ongoing Engle Tobacco litigation throughout the State of Florida and has obtained verdicts totaling over $100 million dollars for his clients and their families. He attended the University of Florida, where he earned his B.A. before attending Nova Southeastern University, where he earned his J.D.

Family and Divorce Law

24 SE 20th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

Professor Timothy Arcaro is a tenured faculty member at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law and brings his knowledge and resources to support Arcaro Law Group. Professor Arcaro teaches courses in family law, international family law, domestic violence law, and juvenile law among others, and maintains membership in several legal and educational associations. He earned a bachelor’s degree in administration of justice from Pennsylvania State University before completing his Juris Doctorate at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 1986. Thanks to his significant research and experience in areas of family law, he has been published in numerous professional publications and regularly speaks at conferences and meetings. He has received multiple awards during the course of his professional career including the prestigious Faculty Award of Professionalism awarded to a single law faculty member in Florida annually by the Florida Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism and The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism.

Personal Injury Law

1650 S.E. 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Civil Litigation

501 E Las Olas Blvd, 200/308, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Bankruptcy Law

330 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301