Plantation, FL Lawyers

Labor Law

300 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324, USA

Gina practices labor employment law counseling and litigation. Prior to owning her law firm, Ms. Cadogan primarily represented Fortune 500 Companies, municipalities, non-profits and hospital systems in employment and commercial litigation at large National and International firms. Presently, she represents individual employees and companies in all aspects of employment and labor claims, including but not limited to discrimination, harassment and retaliation, non-compete agreements, wrongful discharge, workers’ compensation retaliation, unpaid wage claims, overtime claims, negligent hiring/retention, and medical leave violations. Gina also provides advice about a full range of employment matters, including personnel practices and policies, investigation of discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, medical leave issues, as well as hiring and termination decisions. Gina frequently speaks on these topics both locally and nationally at legal conferences and to her corporate clients. Gina received her law degree from Emory University School of Law in 1999 and served on the Moot Court Board and was a recipient of the Order of the Advocates. She graduated from the University of Florida in 1996, with dual degrees and high honors (magna cum laude) and was inducted as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Golden Key Honor Societies. She is admitted to the Florida Bar, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Gina is active in the Federal Bar Association, Caribbean Bar Association and Broward County Bar Association.

Insurance Law

151 N. Nob Hill Rd, Ste 423, Plantation, FL 33324

Marlene is a trial attorney whose practice is entirely dedicated to litigating property insurance claims. Marlene’s passion for the legal field started two decades earlier when Marlene started working in a law firm and realized she wanted a career as a lawyer. During law school Marlene was dedicated at sharpening her trial skills by volunteering at the Miami Dade Public Defender’s Office, where she spent time working as a Certified Legal Intern. This experience allowed Marlene to gain valuable hours of courtroom experience, conducting depositions, legal research and draft legal motions and pleadings – all skills Marlene relies on now to represent clients in property damage litigation with their insurance carrier. Marlene was awarded a CALI Book Award in Florida Criminal Procedure by earning the highest grade in the class. Marlene served as the Research Assistant for Law School Dean Alfredo P. Garcia. Marlene received the Outstanding Public Service Award for the graduating class. For the last several years, Marlene has concentrated solely on assisting property owners with their underpaid, under deductible and denied property claims. Marlene has successfully helped hundreds of clients resolve their claims with the property insurance carriers.

Immigration Law

7805 SW 6th Ct, Plantation, FL 33324, USA

Coming from an immigrant background, I quickly realized the importance of the U.S. immigration system and proper representation. From a young age, I decided to embrace this field and learn as much as I could to ensure the best representation possible for anyone who needed help with their status. My goal was to provide transparent, clear advice with the best defense possible. I have always been a studious individual, completing my undergraduate from University of Central Florida with two bachelor’s degrees in under 5 years. I pursued my dream and attended Stetson University, earning a Juris Doctorate and a Certificate of Concentration in advocacy. Throughout my learnings, I also became a Florida County and Circuit Civil Mediator. Prior to opening my own firm, I worked with many organizations ranging from the State Attorney’s Office in Orlando, Florida, to managing a local law firm focusing on Immigration, Family, and Civil Defense. At each phase of my career, I climbed the ladder reaching new levels of knowledge, experience, and skill. My passion is helping people. I thrive knowing I have helped another individual or another family gain some sense of peace and stability. This passion drives my desire to serve the community in any way possible. Along with participating in pro bono services, and local community drives, I hold leadership positions within my community where my talents and abilities are utilized for dispute resolution, civic engagement, and community building. My family and I are firm believers in giving back to the community, as a strong community is crucial for a successful future. For over a decade, I have represented many individuals and many families before USCIS, ICE, Immigration Court (EOIR), and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). I’ve had the honor and privilege of helping many people gain permanent status, come out of removal/deportation proceedings, and gain citizenship. I hope to help many more as the immigration world continues to become even more complex.

Workers Compensation Law

817 S University Dr, Ste 100, Plantation, FL 33324

Richard B. Berman is the principal of the Law Offices of Richard B. Berman, P.A., whose firm specializes in Workers’ Compensation and whose practice is limited to representing injured workers. Mr. Berman received his Undergraduate Degree Cum Laude in Speech Communication from American University and his J.D. Degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He has been a member of the Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Rules Committee, Broward County Legislative Task Force on Health Care and the Advisory Board of the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of Florida. Mr. Berman is on the Executive Council of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Florida Bar. Mr. Berman is on the Board of Directors of Florida Workers’ Advocates, an organization whose focus is to fight for the rights of injured workers in the State of Florida, is Chairman of its Media Relations program and member of the sub-committee on insurance rates. Mr. Berman is affiliated with a number of other professional organizations, including the Broward County Justice Association, the American Association of Justice, American Bar Association, Florida Bar and the Washington D.C. Bar. Mr. Berman is also a Member of the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG), the national organization of attorneys whose focus is to fight for the rights of injured workers. Mr. Berman has been given an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, an honor accorded only two (2%) percent of attorneys nationwide, and has been elected to the Marquis Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders in America, the National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, Strathmore’s Who’s Who, Continental’s Who’s Who, and Stanford’s Who’s Who. Mr. Berman is a frequent lecturer on various workers compensation topics around the state of Florida.

Personal Injury Law

7860 Peters Road, Suite F107, Plantation, FL 33324

Scott started his practice to help those who were injured due to the actions of another. His practice enables him to fight back against insurance companies and responsible parties to achieve justice. He devotes his practice to giving a voice to those who demand full and just compensation for their injuries. Scott grew up in Miami until he attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando for his undergraduate degree. He moved back to south Florida where in 2012, he graduated cum laude from NSU - Shepard Broad School of Law. In law school he was on the board of the Nova Trial Association where he competed with students from other law schools throughout the country, and received the National Order of the Barristers due to his performance. Scott's legal career started defending clients of insurance companies throughout the state of Florida. He received his legal training from some of the best trial attorneys in the state. This training provided him with valuable courtroom experience where learned how to prepare a case for trial. Super Lawyers recognized him as a Florida Rising Star for three years in a row for his work in handling personal injury claims and he carries a superb rating from Avvo. He has helped to recover millions of dollars for accident victims and continues to fight for justice. Scott is a fierce advocate in the fight for just compensation for his clients wrongful death and injury claims. His approach is centered around being accessible to his clients and treating their concerns as his top priority.