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Welcome to the Kelly Law Firm. I have been certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Business Litigation. I have tried over 140 jury trials and hundreds of non-jury and arbitration matters both in South Florida and throughout the United States. I represent both individuals and Fortune 500 companies. I also have an active business counseling practice. Call or email our office staff to see how we can serve your needs.

Florida Child Advocate Blog -. Howard Talenfeld, shareholder in the firm since 1982, focuses his practice on protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals in civil rights cases, personal injury cases and systemic reform litigation. He has litigated cases that have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts that changed how governmental and private institutions care for children and the elderly. Mr. Talenfeld is also experienced in litigating complex commercial and class action cases in state and federal courts.. In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Mr. Talenfeld represented the state of Florida in its major class-action law suits dealing with the foster care system, children’s mental health system, juvenile justice system, state psychiatric hospitals and the provision of Medicaid services to the developmentally disabled, among others. Nationally, he pioneered defending these cases by advocating for the improvement and reform of human service systems, while protecting states’ rights and avoiding federal over-sight. He has represented governors, secretaries of state, state agencies, Florida’s Insurance Commissioner, the Florida Legislature and Florida’s Auditor General in civil rights cases in federal and state court.. His successes in the areas of children’s and elderly rights have garnered Mr. Talenfeld his greatest personal accomplishments. In 1996, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Youth Law Center, a national children’s advocacy group. He helped the organization develop into a viable entity that assist at-risk youth and teens. Continuing that path, he began an effort to coordinate a statewide organization of child advocates who would help Florida’s at-risk children. In 2002, he became the founding President of Florida’s Children First! (FCF). Comprised of advocates from throughout the state of Florida, FCF works through multi-forum advocacy before the executive branch, the Florida Legislature and the Florida Courts to protect children who are at risk in foster care and in the delinquency system in Florida. Mr. Talenfeld was instrumental in the passage of landmark legislation in Florida, including the Foster Children Bill of Rights, Florida’s pilot project on representation of foster children in Dependency Court, and Florida’s breakthrough interagency education bill for foster children.. Mr. Talenfeld’s litigation successes have utilized creative legal approaches to achieve extraordinary results. In 1998, he served as lead counsel in the Broward County foster care class action, Ward v. Kearney. The resulting settlement agreement greatly improved child welfare practice and more than tripled the District 10 budget for its child welfare system from $38 million to more than $100 million. In 1999, he achieved another major victory, this time for the Florida’s developmentally disabled population in Baumstein v. Sunrise Community, Inc. 738 So. 2d 420, (Fla. 3DCA 1999). The case established the existence of a private cause of action for damages for the violation of Florida’s Bill of Rights for the developmentally disabled. He also was the first attorney in Florida to utilize 42 USC § 1983, the federal civil rights damage statute, to recover a damage award in excess of Florida’s sovereign immunity limit of $100,000 on behalf of a foster child. In the 2002 case, Roe v. Florida Department of Children & Family Services, 176 F. Supp. 2d 1310 (S.D. Fla. 2001), Mr. Talenfeld negotiated a landmark $5 million settlement and focused the nation’s attention on the case in an episode of ABC’s 20/20.. Beyond his courtroom successes, Mr. Talenfeld has been a forceful advocate for change. He has argued for systemic reform litigation before many state and national groups, including the U.S. Congress, the National Association of State Mental Health Lawyers, the American Public Welfare Association and many Florida legislative committees.. Mr. Talenfeld is a member of the American Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the National Association of Council for Children. He previously chaired the Litigation/Class Action Committee and was a representative for the State of Florida to the National Association of Mental Health Attorneys (1993). Mr. Talenfeld has received numerous awards, including the Florida Bar President's 2006 Pro Bono Service Award for the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. He currently is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.. Among other memberships, Mr. Talenfeld chairs the Broward Days Children's Issues Team (2000-present), was a Director of Florida's Voice of the Mentally Retarded and sat on the Steering Committee for Citizens for Broward's Children in 2000. He was also former Director with the Youth Law Center in San Francisco, CA. Among civic organizations, he was former President and Director of the Cypress Head Club Inc.; and is on the City of Parkland Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Board, which he chaired for many years. He served on the Board of Trustees and chaired the Campaign Committee of Temple Kol Tikvah, was a Board Member of Hurricane Relief for Miami Foster Kids Inc., served as a Big Brother, and has coached various sports teams, including soccer, baseball and softball.. Mr. Talenfeld received his bachelors of business administration degree from University of Miami School of Business, and his Juris Doctorate from University of Miami School of Law, cum laude.

Current Chairman - Broward County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Division. I feel grateful for the opportunity I have to practice law, especially in my areas of focus in trademark, copyright, patent, entertainment and business law. I value being a good person as much as I value being a professional, regardless of whether anyone recognizes. While I do my best to support projects which I believe are consistent with the public good, I do not judge my clients. I am not perfect and I do not expect anyone else to be. While no attorney can guarantee results, I assure you I will be a fiercely loyal advocate for your busines and personal interests.

Cristina Pierson is a seasoned trial attorney handling a variety of cases, including business litigation, class actions, qui tam, annuity and insurance, construction and liens, probate, trust, and fiduciary litigation, and more. She uses her litigation skills, courtroom effectiveness, and vast legal knowledge to represent both individuals and companies in need of legal assistance.. Cristina is Board Certified as a Business Litigation Specialist by the Florida Bar, placing her among the top 1% of lawyers in the state. She also earned an AV®Preeminent™ Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rank awarded by the agency.. Cristina is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Law School, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is well known and respected by clients and peers alike for per professionalism, dedication, and exemplary advocacy.

CHRISTOPHER W. RUMBOLD, ESQ., Principal of the LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER W. RUMBOLD, PLLC was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida in 2002.  He established the LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER W. RUMBOLD, PLLC in 2015 to provide clients throughout South Florida with discrete, quality representation in matrimonial and family law matters.  As a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney, he zealously advocates for his clients recognizing that certain matters require litigation.  As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator (2013), he advises and promotes the benefits of simultaneously seeking amicable dispute resolution.. Christopher is a former Assistant Public Defender (Palm Beach, 2002-2005) with extensive trial experience defending misdemeanor and felony cases.  Since 2005, Christopher has restricted his practice to complex, high income/high net-worth matrimonial and family law matters.  He regularly practices in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade County.  He joined the family division of Heller & Chames, P.A., (Miami) in 2005 as a senior associate.  In 2010 he joined the boutique family firm Gladstone & Weissman, P.A., (Broward/Boca Raton) as a senior associate and became a partner in the firm in 2014.. Christopher, an accomplished equestrian, international traveler, and avid reader resides in South Florida with his husband, Danial, and their French Bulldogs (Frodo and Gizmo).  They are proud uncles of ten amazing nieces and nephews.

Christin Bucci is the founding attorney of Bucci Law Offices, P.A., where she focuses on providing tax advice and representing clients in civil and criminal tax controversies.. Christin received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Juris Doctorate degree from Case Western Reserve University. She then received an LL.M. in Taxation and an LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from Georgetown University.. Christin is an AV Preeminent rated attorney with over 17 years of experience who is also a CPA. She is licensed to practice law in Florida, Ohio, and the District of Columbia, as well as before the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Tax Court.. She is a member of the AICPA, ABA Tax Section, Florida Bar Tax Section, the Florida Institute of CPAs and American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants.. Areas of Focus: Tax Controversy & Tax Litigation, International & Domestic Tax Analysis and Planning. We also. At Bucci Law Offices, it is our priority to consistently provide the highest quality legal services in a practical, timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. We understand that each client and case is unique and will treat it as such. Our goal is to give each matter the individual time and attention it deserves, striving to bring all matters to a favorable and successful conclusion in the best interests of our valued clients. From our initial meeting until the matter is concluded, clients can expect comprehensive, professional, and quality legal services. We realize that choosing an attorney to work with can be a daunting task. Trying to find someone whom you can trust to assist you in your legal needs, whether personal or business related, can be difficult. At Bucci Law Offices, you can rest assured that you have chosen attorneys who will provide the highest quality legal work and superior service, for a reasonable fee. Whether you are facing an administrative proceeding, a real estate closing, a corporate transaction, a civil trial, or a jury trial, our team of highly-skilled attorneys will be by your side every step of the way.

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.

Brian D. Gottlieb, Esq., is the Managing Partner for the Commercial Litigation Division and Family Law Division of RTRLAW. Mr. Gottlieb has a diversified legal background in complex commercial litigation and contract disputes, representing clients in both state and federal court. He also has significant experience in family law, real estate litigation, foreclosure defense, landlord/tenant disputes and probate.. Prior to joining RTRLAW, Mr. Gottlieb began his legal career as an associate at one of the top boutique commercial litigation law firms in Fort Lauderdale and was named partner in 2011. During that time, he gained valuable trial experience sitting first chair in various trials and assisting with numerous complex civil litigation matters.

Born in Cleveland Ohio, Mr. Berger moved to Boca Raton, Florida in 1973. He attended high school at Pine Crest Prep School in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Berger received a BA in history from Tulane University. He then attended the University of Florida College of law, graduating with honors in 1989. Mr. Berger has concentrated his career to civil and construction defense. Before joining Boyd and Jenerette, P.A., he was a partner at Flanagan, Maniotis and Berger and was the lead attorney at the firm on all construction litigation. Mr. Berger has represented general contractors and sub-contractors in complex matters. He has been involved in all forms of construction litigation from high rise condominiums to single family homes and has been involved in cases from Vero Beach to Miami.. Mr. Berger is married with three children. He is involved in many local civic organizations including the West Boca Community Council and the Construction Oversight Review Committee of the Palm Beach County School Board.

Benjamin E. Olive is the founding partner and managing shareholder of Olive | Judd, P.A.  Mr. Olive is a Fort Lauderdale business litigation attorney who concentrates his practice in the areas of complex corporate and real estate related litigation.. He is consistently recognized as one of Florida's Top Attorneys' by Super Lawyers, an honor limited to the top two and one half percent (2.5%) of attorneys in the state of Florida. He has  recognized as one of Florida’s “Top Lawyers” by the South Florida Legal Guide.. In addition to Mr. Olive’s passion for advocacy, he understands the value of serving the South Florida community, and is active in community affairs, including serving as co-chairman of the Walk to Defeat ALS, a non-profit organization devoted to research and assistance for those afflicted with Lou Gehrig’s disease, as well as Jack & Jill Children’s Center, the oldest nonprofit provider of early childhood education in Broward county.

Attorney Adam Horowitz has represented survivors of sexual abuse cases for over 25 years. Known for his passionate advocacy, Adam has successfully managed hundreds of cases against religious institutions, schools, daycares, healthcare professionals, massage businesses, youth organizations, celebrities, and others who committed abuse or are legally responsible for the abuse. He has been instrumental in exposing the Catholic Church’s clergy abuse scandal, challenging statutes of limitations and securing critical victories. One notable achievement was a $70 million jury verdict for a victim assaulted on a yacht, showcasing his commitment to securing justice for survivors.. Adam has been recognized as South Florida’s Most Effective Lawyer in personal injury, and he holds the top AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his exceptional legal skills. A University of Miami School of Law graduate, Adam has been quoted extensively in major media outlets, underscoring his expertise and experience in the field. His dedication and compassionate approach make him a vital champion for those seeking justice in sexual abuse cases.

Alan Poppe is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office of Arnstein & Lehr. Prior to joining the firm, he held positions with several multinational law firms. Mr. Poppe is a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, both large and small, helping them to resolve their business disputes, including counsel on litigation avoidance and risk management. His practice focuses on complex commercial and tort litigation, with an emphasis on civil fraud, products liability, intellectual property including counterfeit trademarks and gray market goods, unfair trade practices and false advertising claims, business torts, franchise litigation, and class action litigation.