Stuart, FL Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

903 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Adam Guzi began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Treasure Coast. As a prosecutor, he handled many jury trials ranging from DUIs to violent crimes such as robbery and murder. He also was the Supervisor of the Martin County misdemeanor division, where he oversaw all aspects of the county court division and trained new assistant state attorneys. Adam also has several years of experience as a civil litigation defense attorney, where he represented insurance companies and its insureds in numerous jury trials. He brings this experience to advocate and represent victims and their families in seeking justice. He attended the University of Miami and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors. He continued studying at University of Miami School of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate. At the same time, he attended Florida Atlantic University and earned his Masters of Business Administration. Adam is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Along with his wife and children, Adam has made the Treasure Coast his home. He is actively involved in many community organizations, including being a past and current board of director at two community developments and an alumni of Martin County LEADERship. As an avid scuba diver, he is also involved in local beach and reef cleanup programs, including the Southeast Florida Reef Cleanup, Project Aware Cleanup, and the Great American Cleanup.

Elder Law

815 SE Osceola Str, Stuart, FL 34994

Criminal Defense Law

903 SE Central Parkway, Stuart, FL 34994

David Golden, firm principal at The Law Offices of David Golden, P.A., began his career as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida’s 19th Judicial Circuit (Martin County, St. Lucie County, Okeechobee County, and Indian River County). He quickly became the head of the St. Lucie County juvenile crimes division, and was later brought to Stuart to head the entire Martin County office. As a criminal defense attorney he has successfully represented individuals arrested for every crime ranging from petit theft, DUI, and violations of probation, to more serious felony charges of sexual assault, drug trafficking, child pornography, and first degree murder. As a personal injury attorney, David Golden, became a highly respected accident lawyer representing citizens injured in various kinds of accidents, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents. He has handled trucking and bus cases and is remembered for receiving a million dollar verdict in one of the Treasure Coast’s more publicized personal injury school bus accident cases, Edwards v. Laidlaw. His reputation, coupled with the firm’s extensive preparation on each case, leads to superior results, often without the need for trial. It is no wonder he is the recipient of Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV” rating, and the Firm has received AVVO’s “Client Choice Award” for the last 5 consecutive years. Mr. Golden graduated the University of Georgia (that’s right, a Bulldog) in 1983 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Capital Law School, in Columbus, Ohio in 1986, and has been a full time resident here on the Treasure Coast ever since. He enjoys the “salt-life,” off-roading, travel, and is extremely active volunteering in community activities.

Personal Injury Law

7000 SE Federal Hwy suite 310, Stuart, FL 34997, USA

Jeff Vastola earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida in 1993 and his Juris Doctorate in 1996 from St. Thomas University School of Law. Mr. Vastola founded the firm in 1997 after gaining valuable insight working for both a plaintiffs’ personal injury firm and a statewide defense firm. He is proud to be a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured verdicts/settlements exceeding one million dollars. Mr. Vastola was a member of the Palm Beach County Justice Association’s Board of Directors for two years, and the Chairman of the Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association for five years. Mr. Vastola’s experience in the courtroom and his proven results demonstrate that he represents his clients with the dedication and desire you want when referring a case to a personal injury attorney. Most importantly, when you hire Jeff as your attorney, you are given his very personal attention to your case with access to his personal cell phone number and email address. We like to say that Vastola Legal is putting the ‘personal’ back into personal injury cases.

Personal Injury Law

117 SE Seminole Street, Stuart, FL 34994

Jonathon T. Eberst, Esq., graduated from the University of Florida where he studied both finance and criminology. Thereafter, he earned a Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. Since being admitted to The Florida Bar, Mr. Eberst has aggressively handled Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Claims. Mr. Eberst is dedicated to making sure that each and every one of his clients obtains the highest possible recovery for their injury claims. Additionally, Mr. Eberst is admitted to practice law in Federal Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Growing up on Florida’s south-east coast, in Jensen Beach, Mr. Eberst is an avid fisherman and diver. Being a licensed boat captain and highly active in the marine community, Mr. Eberst knows and understands the dangers of unsafe conditions which can be present on many docks and vessels. As both a licensed boat captain and attorney, Mr. Eberst knows it is important to have an attorney who understands the unsafe conditions that have caused your injury as well as an attorney that you can trust in your unfortunate time of need.

Personal Injury Law

1330 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Lauri J. Goldstein, an attorney for over 25 years, has built a successful law practice with over 20 employees. She is well known for her community involvement and philanthropy. Mother of 2 children and wife of Dr. Elliott Scher, Lauri has balanced it all while overcoming obstacles. An aggressive trial lawyer who started the femaleinjurylawyer.com brand and has taken the lead in a traditionally male dominated industry, empowering other females along the way. Mrs. Goldstein contributes to the following non-profit organizations: American Red Coast Tykes and Teens The United Way of Martin County's White Doves House of Hope Not only is Mrs. Goldstein a formidable force in the courtroom and an aggressive defender of the injured, she is also very involved in her local community. Recently nominated for Small Business Philanthropist of the Year, Ms. Goldstein is dedicated to giving back to the community that she feels has given her and her business so much.

Corporate and Transactional Law

660 NE Ocean Blvd,, Suite 4SE, Stuart, FL 34996-1623

Mario A. Iglesias is an attorney with MAI Law Firm in Stuart, Florida. His office address in the Florida Bar directory is 660 NE Ocean Boulevard, Suite 4SE. The Bar lists him as eligible to practice in Florida and a member in good standing, with his firm position recorded as private law practice. Real estate and commercial work figured prominently in an April 2017 account of his career. Published by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide, that announcement described Iglesias as the owner of MAI Law Firm, then in Miami. Businesses and investors made up the main clientele described in the announcement. Some clients were in the United States; others were overseas. Their matters involved domestic and international legal issues, and the firm’s services included transactions abroad. Iglesias earned his law degree at Suffolk University Law School in Boston in 1984. The 2017 account reports that he graduated cum laude and participated in the school’s law review. It also describes his writing and speaking: articles on legal and business subjects, along with lectures at legal seminars covering real estate and financial information. His Florida Bar profile lists Business Law and Real Property, Probate & Trust among its sections. The profile places MAI Law Firm in Stuart, rather than the Miami location given in the earlier biographical announcement.

Sports Law

2055 S Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994, USA

Paul M. Aloise Jr., Esq., joins Rubin & Rubin as a Shareholder in 2024, after working as a trial attorney at a prominent Tallahassee firm practicing both Civil Law and Criminal Defense, for the past 4 years. Prior to his work in the private sector, Paul honed his skills as a trial attorney while working as a felony prosecutor in the 2nd and 15th Judicial Circuits of Florida for over three years. Paul has taken over 50 cases to trial and has had jury trial victories in four different Circuits (2nd, 14th, 15th, and 19th). In 2022, Paul was lead counsel for a False Arrest/ False Imprisonment Civil Jury Trial against the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in which a verdict was rendered in his client's favor for over $250,000. This verdict earned a spot on the 2023 Top 100 Jury Verdicts for Civil Rights in the United States for 2022, by TopVerdicts.com. Paul has perennially been recognized as a Super Lawyer's Florida Rising Star along with being named a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for Criminal Defense. Paul focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, and Civil Litigation, with an emphasis on Personal Injury, Breach of Contract, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Negligent Security, Wrongful Termination, Racial and Disability Discrimination, Civil Injunctions (Restraining Orders), and Sports & Entertainment Law. In the field of Sports and Entertainment Law, Paul has worked with NFL Hall of Famers, Grammy Nominated Producers, Platinum Selling Musical Artists, Netflix Stars, and multiple Social Media Influencers with over 1 million followers on Instagram. In addition to working as an attorney, Paul worked as an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor (NFL agent) from 2018-2024. During this time, Paul negotiated 27 NFL contracts with 13 different NFL teams and helped his NFL clients, successfully appeal multiple on-field fines, negotiate injury settlements with collective bargaining benefits, negotiate marketing and endorsement deals, and help them negotiate contracts in alternative professional football leagues such as the CFL, XFL, USFL, UFL, and IFL. In addition to working as both an attorney and NFL agent, Paul has worked as an Adjunct Professor and Trial Team coach at The Florida State University College of Law. Paul has taught a Trial Practice course, and a course that he created, titled “Sports Agency, NCAA, & NIL Marketing.” His time as a Trial Team coach saw him reach the Finals in the “In Vino Veritas GCU Prof. Bernie L. Segal National Criminal Mock Trial Competition” at Golden Gate University School of Law, where his team members won ‘Best Overall Advocate’, ‘Best Direct’, and ‘Best Close’ awards, reach the Quarter Finals in the “John L. Costello Competition National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition” at George Mason University School of Law, and have one of his team members win ‘Best Advocate’ award at the “Battle of the Experts National Mock Trial Competition” at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. Paul was born in Massachusetts, but grew up primarily in Palm City, Florida. After graduating from Martin County high school in 2010, Paul attended Florida State University where he graduated Cum Laude with degrees in Criminology and Sport Management. In addition to his undergraduate studies, Paul played linebacker for the FSU football team and was a member of the 2013 BCS National Championship team. Paul then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at The Florida State University College of Law, where he excelled as a member of their Trial Team, bringing home the 2015 Wayne Hogan Championship. Paul’s parents, Paul and Ellen Aloise, have lived in Martin County for 25 years, and his younger brother, Daniel M. Aloise, M.D., is in the Emergency Medicine residency program or Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, FL.