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Mr. Waldman is the founder of the firm, and is individually rated "AV" (pre-eminent) by the Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory. An "AV" rating indicates that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence, has usually practiced law for thirty-four years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.  In addition to his commercial litigation practice, he is a certified State and Federal Court Mediator) and a certified Arbitrator (American Arbitration Association, American Health Lawyers Association, ARIAS, CPR and FINRA).  He also serves as a Special Master in the Broward County Circuit Court's Complex Litigation Unit.. In 2010, Mr. Waldman was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist as a Governing Board Member to the South Florida Water Management District (At Large Member for St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) for the term March 2010 - March 2014. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate of the State of Florida on April 27, 2010.  The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 7.5 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply.  A key initiative is the restoration of America's Everglades – the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history. The District is also working to improve the Kissimmee River and its floodplain, Lake Okeechobee and South Florida's coastal estuaries.. Also in 2010, Mr. Waldman was recommended by The Florida Bar Board of Governors and, upon that recommendation, later appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to a four year term as a Member of the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission. In 2013, Mr. Waldman was elected by his fellow Commissioners as the Chairman of the Commission.. Mr. Waldman also frequently serves as an expert witness in litigation, arbitration and administrative matters involving the award of reasonable attorneys' fees and disputes involving professional standards of care in the legal community.

Manuel S. Hiraldo is an experienced litigator and appellate attorney.  Mr. Hiraldo's practice includes financial services litigation, commercial litigation, appellate litigation, class actions, construction defect, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury.. Prior to opening Hiraldo P.A., Mr. Hiraldo worked in the litigation departments of several of the most prestigious law firms in South Florida.. Mr. Hiraldo has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts, including motion practice, oral argument, discovery, mediation, trial, and appellate practice.. Most recently, Mr. Hiraldo was Of Counsel at Blank Rome LLP.  His practice focused on defending loan originators and servicers in consumer claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and state collection and deceptive trade practices statutes.. Mr. Hiraldo is fluent in Spanish.

Lori Adelson has extensive experience representing both private and public sector employers in the area of employment law. She provides legal advice and litigation defense support to company management, human resources professionals and other business partners regarding labor and employment matters that impact their business, such as compensation and benefits, governmental investigations and audits, wage and hour compliance, human resources policies and procedures, employee hiring, discipline and discharge, employee handbooks and contracts, statutory and regulatory compliance, discrimination avoidance, education and training, and risk management.. Ms. Adelson also provides dispute resolution services including mediation, arbitration and neutral fact finding. She also counsels business owners on ADA accessibility and compliance. Prior to joining KDV, Ms. Adelson practiced with a national law firm before founding a boutique labor and employment office, Adelson Law Firm, where she concentrated her practice solely on employment and business matters for employers.. Ms. Adelson regularly lectures on labor and employment law issues at a variety of organizations including bar associations, and national and local human resources associations. She is often quoted as an employment law expert in national and local publications and news sources.

Elliott Goldberg is a seasoned, general practitioner, with an emphasis on business matters and complex civil litigation.  He has a broad range of experience in both the public and private sectors.  His legal experience includes extensive travel (including international) and appearances in numerous federal, state, appellate and administrative courts and agencies. He divides his professional time between the Pennsylvania and Florida offices.. He is a former Assistant District Attorney (Chester County, PA), Special Prosecutor (Wayne County, PA), School District Solicitor (PA) and counsel to numerous Civil Service, Coroner and other Administrative Boards and public officials.  He has also been In-House Corporate General Counsel for a Real Estate Developer and Contractor (PA) and Yacht Manufacturer and Marina Realtor (FL).  He currently serves as counsel to numerous individuals, condominium associations and business entities in the construction, travel and tour services, manufacturing, sales and technology industries.. Areas of Practice:. General Litigation (Commercial, Family, Probate and Criminal Defense). Business Transactions and Corporation Law. Administrative Law. Wills, Estates and Probate

Christopher Matthew McShane was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he obtained his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Pittsburgh.  While attending the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. McShane was a varsity letterman in tennis and was named as a varsity scholar athlete.  After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. McShane worked in marketing and sales in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area for Coca-Cola.  Mr. McShane is a 1999 honors graduate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida and was admitted to practice that same year.  Mr. McShane was an associate editor of the University of St. Thomas Law Review. Mr. McShane first joined Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. as an associate in 1999.  Mr. McShane relocated to South Florida in 2000 and gained valuable experience representing a wide range of employers, insurance companies, third party administrators, self-insured entities, and corporations in a multitude of different matters.  Mr. McShane concentrates his practice in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Longshore and Defense Base Act, Jones Act, vessel claims, salvage matters, Limitation of Liability Claims, premises liability, general liability, insurance coverage disputes and other complex insurance related matters.  Since 2004, Mr. McShane has been an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida teaching a variety of legal courses.  He is a very active member of his community in Fort Lauderdale and regularly attends and conducts continuing education courses and seminars.

Bridges, Simmons & Associates practice includes family law, business law, civil litigation, trusts and estates, labor and employment law, personal injury and government law.  Theron Simmons practices primarily in labor and employment, government law and general practice.  With over 15 years of experience Theron has a diverse background in various areas of the law.

A South Florida native, Attorney Kimberly Wald is a skilled personal injury attorney at Kelley/Uustal handling cases involving catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, defective products, auto accidents, consumer fraud, business litigation, and wrongful death. She began her career with the firm as a law clerk working in the medical malpractice and mass tort areas. She is a tenacious advocate for victims of negligence and their families.. Kimberly is a member of the Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association, the Broward County Bar Association, the Broward County Justice Association, and the American Association for Justice.  She graduated summa cum laude from Nova Southeastern University Law School.