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Teresa Williams was born in New York City and moved to Florida when she was 14. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami.. Teresa began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami. She was the Division Chief of the Career Criminal Robbery Unit, and was responsible for all career criminal cases filed in Miami. She specialized in homicide and sexual battery prosecutions, while working in these elite units of the State Attorney's Office. Teresa mentored many of the current supervisors in the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and many attorneys who are now sitting judges in Miami. Her professional affiliations are an important part of getting the best result for her clients now that she is in private practice.. Teresa left Miami-Dade County in 2003 and worked for the Statewide Prosecutor's Office. There she specialized in white collar crimes, racketeering, medicare and medicaid fraud cases. She coordinated the efforts of a successful multi-agency task force, working hands on with police and the Department of Health. Here, Teresa learned how the police think and how they work, an invaluable asset in the field.. Teresa entered into the civil arena while working for the law firm of Haliczer Pettis and Schwamm. She coordinated the defense of a 21 plaintiff case involving mold exposure against the Broward County School Board. She now lectures around the State on the subject of mold litigation. Teresa focused in general negligence as well as medical malpractice cases while working for this group of well established and respected attorneys in Ft Lauderdale.. Teresa started her own private practice, focusing on both criminal and civil litigation, in March of 2006. Our firm serves Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties. Teresa has developed a well deserved reputation as a seasoned and aggressive litigator who fights for her clients, regardless of popular opinion.. She is a member of the Broward County Bar Association, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the League of Prosecutors, and is very active in the local chapter of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She volunteers at her Church through her work with the Woman's Guild, and the FOCCUS ministry, as well as being actively involved with coaching youth athletics with her husband through PAL.. Teresa Williams has been married for 19 years to her highschool sweetheart and has two beautiful children. She is a wife, a daughter, a mother and a friend. She understands how hard it is when you need someone to protect your rights. Schedule your consultation to talk to Teresa Williams today.

Steven Raisman is a Board Certified Expert in Criminal Trial Law. Board Certification is a program developed by the Florida Bar to assist the public in identifying and evaluating the credentials of lawyers. Mr. Raisman is one of only a few criminal defense lawyer in Fort Lauderdale who has achieved this high level of competence and expertise which permits him to distinguish himself as a specialist in the field of criminal trial law.. Steven has successfully represented thousands of clients faced with serious crimes and is known for his creative strategies and unique approach to cases. Not only does he have a winning trial record, he has had hundreds of cases dismissed before trial by challenging the admissibility of evidence obtained by improper searches, police misconduct, and other violations of his clients’ constitutional rights.. EDUCATION & BACKGROUND. After graduating from the University of Miami, Steven attended Nova Southeastern School of Law. Upon graduation, Steven practiced as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County.. While assigned to the County Court Division, Steven tried hundreds of cases, including:. He was quickly promoted to the Felony Division where he became lead trial attorney for several Broward County Circuit Court Judges, including Judge Stanton Kaplan, Judge Ana Gardiner, and Judge Susan Lebow.. While in these divisions, Steven successfully defended clients charged with serious felonies, including:. FIGHTING FOR OUR CLIENTS AT THE LAW FIRM OF RAISMAN & RAISMAN, P.A.. After eight years with the Broward Public Defender’s Office, Steven joined his sister Helene to start Raisman & Raisman, P.A., a firm focusing on criminal trials and appeals. A founding partner of the firm, Steven continues to aggressively represent clients charged with serious crimes. He zealously advocates for his clients’ rights and continues to be highly successful at trial and in litigating pre-trial motions attacking the government’s case.. In addition to being a member of the Florida Bar, he is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Steven is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Broward County Bar Association, Criminal Division.

Steven Osber is a senior partner at Conrad & Scherer’s Fort Lauderdale office with a practice concentrating primarily on commercial and business litigation. Mr. Osber’s case representation ranges from routine litigation matters to highly complex litigation including partnership/shareholder disputes, commercial eviction matters, real estate litigation and construction litigation.. In addition to his extensive experience in commercial litigation, Mr. Osber has handled a number of significant cases defending businesses in negligent security claims, and he provides security training to nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Mr. Osber is also valued as a contributing litigator in the firm’s general workers’ compensation cases and employment law cases.. Mr. Osber’s expansive litigation experience includes more than 150 state and federal jury and non-jury trials, as well as extensive binding arbitration experience. He is also proficient in appellate cases, having prepared appellate briefs on a variety of matters argued before various appellate tribunals. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates a demonstration of the highest professional and ethical standards and is the highest rating a lawyer can receive. He has also been recognized as a top lawyer in the South Florida Legal Guide in 2011, and from 2014 to present day.

Steven Jaffe has been an impassioned advocate for individuals, families and consumers, successfully representing them in their quest for justice for 30 years.. Steven Jaffe began his career in the State Attorney’s Office. There he gained a great deal of trial experience, which has continued to serve him well when he continued his career as a trial attorney representing victims of negligent acts. He has tried cases throughout the State of Florida.. Steven Jaffe concentrates exclusively on complex civil jury trial matters. He has focused on handling class action cases that have been certified in federal court and state courts involving fraud, false and deceptive trade practices and violations of the driver privacy protection act. He has served as lead and co-lead counsel in class action cases involving long term care insurance, unsafe and hazardous products, unlawful consumer charges, hidden fees and consumer fraud class action cases throughout the country.. Mr. Jaffe prides himself in providing the highest quality legal representation to consumer clients who would not be able to obtain effective redress for their injuries but for the availability of the class action device.. Mr. Jaffe has been named in The Best Lawyers in America and rated AV by his professional peers through the Martindale-Hubbell © Peer Review Rating system. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the "AV" rating of "Very High to Preeminent" legal ability is a testament from peer legal professionals of the highest level of professional excellence and of unquestionable ethics. The South Florida Legal Guide has selected Mr. Jaffe to be recognized as a "Top Lawyer." He has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of Florida’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers and he has been selected by the ALM as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyers in Personal Injury Law. Mr. Jaffe has also been named 2013 South Florida "Lawyer of the Year" for Class Actions - Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, Mr. Jaffe has been selected as a 2014 Florida Super Lawyer.. Mr. Jaffe has assumed positions of leadership in the Broward County legal community, including his former role as president of the Broward County Justice Association. He is a member of the American Association for Justice's Leadership Forum, a member of the Broward County Bar Association Professionalism Committee (1999-present) and he is on the Board of Directors of the Stephen Booher Inns of Court (2000-present) and of the Florida Justice Association. He is a member of the Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association, the Class Action Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Jaffe is a member of the Florida Bar, the Colorado Bar, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. He is also a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and Northern District Court of Illinois.. In addition to his legal endeavors, Steven Jaffe is passionately committed to the fight against Crohn's disease and has been an active fundraiser for the past decade. In 2005 he was also appointed to the Florida Chapter, Board of Trustees of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Steven Jaffe was named Crohn's and Colitis Volunteer of the Year 2010 and is the recipient of the 2013 Hope Award. He is a frequent lecturer often addressing long term care insurance issues involving caregivers, nurses and home health care agencies on elder issues. Mr. Jaffe is on the Executive Committee for the Fort Lauderdale Heart Ball which raises one million dollars each year. In 2013, Mr. Jaffe became a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Services of Broward County.

Steve Rossi has been a member of the Florida Bar for over 20 years. He has been recognized as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.. Mr. Rossi is a former Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.). He was employed in both the New York and Miami field offices. He investigated civil and criminal matters.. He was a former prosecutor with the Broward County State Attorney Office. During this time, Mr. Rossi received several accolades including being recognized for most jury trials twice by the State Attorneys Office. While at the State Attorney's Office, Mr. Rossi prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases.. Mr. Rossi has represented the Broward Teacher's Union (BTU) as its local, legal counsel. The Broward Teacher's Union has more than 15,000 members. The Broward Teachers Union's members are in the 2nd largest district in the state and the 6th largest in the country. He has handled various teacher-related cases in both civil and criminal matters. He has presented various lectures and workshops focusing on education law. He has been an annual instructor for the Broward County School District's New Teacher Orientation Program discussing various issues in teacher liability matters.. Mr. Rossi is a lawyer deeply rooted in the community. He is a long time South Florida resident. He has attended grade school, high school, college, and law school all in South Florida. He attended Barry University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree and the University of Miami School of Law where he obtained his law degree. He has handled various legal matters throughout the state of Florida and around the country. He speaks Italian and conversational Spanish.. Are you a Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Dentist, Physician Assistant, Medical Doctor/Physician, or Healthcare Practitioner that is experiencing issues involving the Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Medicine, Florida Board of Dentistry, or Osteopathic Board of Medicine? If you have a license to practice Nursing, Medicine, Dental, or any healthcare related work then you are aware of the work, time, and money involved in obtaining your degree. Our office has experience in dealing with attorney representation involving cases in Nursing, Dental, Medical License, disciplinary actions and proceedings. In addition to assisting you with any Nursing or Medical administrative hearing our office can assist in criminal matters in reference to the preceding. Contact our office as soon as possible.. #board of nursing issues #board of nursing investigation #nursing license issues #board of medicine issues #medical license investigations #nursing license investigations

Steve Lubell is a founding member of Lubell Rosen, LLC.  Since 1999, Lubell Rosen defends doctors against medical malpractice and helps them increase their revinue by collecting reimbursements against PIP and out-of-network carriers.   We pionered legal reprsentation for BARE doctors, offering a flat fee program, inclusive of all fees and costs.  We also help insured doctors find non-traditioanl professional liablity options at a fraction of the cost of standard carriers.

Starting out in the Dade County Public Defender's Office, I tried over 50 jury and bench trials. With that unique courtroom experience, I transitioned to civil litigation, working for a boutique firm in Coral Gables, where I developed expertise in construction law, handling all types of project-related claims in both judicial and arbitral forums, ranging from simple non-payment claims to complex delay and construction defect claims. In 2006, I became Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. From 2003-2008, I headed the Construction Law and Commerical Litigation Department at a statewide lawfirm, where I cultivated and developed a following of construction industry and commercial clients. From 2008-present, I have chaired the Construction Litigation Practice Group at Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Pastoriza, Cole & Boniske, P.L. a 50+ lawyer AV-rated firm with offices in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale, providing advice and guidance to the firm's many municipal and private clients on a variety of construction issues.

Since joining Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb in 1992, Maria Elena Abate has built her reputation and expertise in the areas of civil rights claims, class action litigation, governmental affairs and insurance matters representing individuals, corporations and state agencies in cases dealing with discrimination, constitutional violations, insurance, employment and health care issues.. Being named partner in 1997 and shareholder in 2001 affirmed Ms. Abate’s strengths as an attorney, client advocate and respected leader among her peers.. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Abate served as a staff attorney for The Honorable Arthur M. Birken, the Honorable Miette K. Burnstein, the Honorable Robert L. Andrews, the Honorable Patricia W. Cocalis, the Honorable Mel Grossman the late Honorable Joseph E. Price, and the late Honorable Stephen R. Booher of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida.. An attorney skilled in complex insurance issues, Ms. Abate has been involved in the representation of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and has represented the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association, as well as the Department of Insurance, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation Services.. For six years, Ms. Abate served as General Counsel to the South Florida Workforce Board for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.. A member of the Florida Bar, Ms. Abate is admitted to practice in all Florida state and appellate courts, the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. She is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida Legal Panel in Miami-Dade County, and the Stakeholder’s Committee for the United States Equal Opportunity Commission Miami District Office.. Ms. Abate chairs the Florida Bar’s Public Interest Law Section's Legal Needs of Children Committee and is a member of the Bar's Public Interest Law Executive Committee.. She also is a founding board member of the Florida Breast Health Initiative, a charitable organization dedicated to providing free mammograms to uninsured women.. Fluent in Spanish, Ms. Abate received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami, cum laude, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, cum laude.

Since 1994, I have been assisting businesses and individuals with their legal problems and disputes.  My practice areas include all types of business and individual disputes and contract disagreements, including construction, real estate, commercial, and community association disputes, lawsuits, arbitration, and meditation.

Seth M. Lehrman litigates class actions, in state and federal courts in Florida, California, and across the United States. He represents consumers and businesses in class action and whistleblower cases to hold corporate wrongdoers accountable.. Mr. Lehrman also serves as class-counsel in class action cases involving hidden fees, unfair insurance practices, dangerous or defective products, consumer fraud, false and deceptive advertising, and credit reporting issues.. Mr. Lehrman is an experienced electronic discovery practitioner and is a Certified E-Discovery Specialist by the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS).. Mr. Lehrman is a member of the The Florida Bar, the State Bar of California, and various other federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, serves on the AAJ's Public Education Committee, Florida Justice Association, and Broward County Justice Association. The Legal Aid Society of Broward County has recognized Mr. Lehrman several times for his outstanding contribution of pro bono legal service.. Mr. Lehrman is AV rated by his professional peers through the Martindale-Hubbell © Peer Review Rating system. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the "AV" rating of "Very High to Preeminent" legal ability is a testament from peer legal professionals of the highest level of professional excellence and of unquestionable ethics. He has also been selected as a Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell.. In between injuries, Mr. Lehrman enjoys running, paddleboarding and playing Lacrosse. He is a proud of the Buzzards, a men's masters lacrosse team in South Florida. He's coached youth soccer and lacrosse in South FLorida for more than eight years as a volunteers. He's a volunteer board member of the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center, a hub of social, educational and recreational activities for seniors in the North West part of Broward County, Florida. Mr. Lehrman recently joined the board of the Cornell University College of Human Ecology Alumni Association (HEAA), to help promote the college's mission of "Improving lives by exploring and shaping human connections to natural, social and built environments." He is an active member of the congregation and brotherhood of Temple Dor Dorim.

Serving Florida in  business, real estate, construction, estate planning, probate, property, and commercial litigation matters of all kinds for more than 35 years.

Scott Newmark is senior partner and head of litigation at Carner, Newmark & Cohen, LLP, where he focuses his practice on all aspects of personal injury law, including medical malpractice and wrongful death, in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Miami and throughout south Florida. In his nearly 30 years in the practice of law, Mr. Newmark has obtained significant results for his clients injured by the negligence or misconduct of others, including numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Through his work in trials and appeals in many Florida courts, Mr. Newmark has been responsible in whole or in part for developing a wide body of case law which has had a significant impact on the field of personal injury law. Some of his most notable contributions have involved questions regarding expert witness testimony in medical malpractice cases, wrongful death, vicarious liability, nonbinding arbitration, the statute of limitations, and Florida’s Constitutional Amendment 7, the Patient’s Right to Know Amendment.. - Visit for more information.

Scott graduated in 1987 at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Twenty Nine Years of experience fighting for YOU the individual and small business owners.. Member in good standing of:. The Bar for the U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle & Northern Districts of Florida. The Bar for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. American Bar Association. The Florida Bar Member of Law & Employment Section. American Immigration Lawyer's Association (previous member)

Scott E. Danner - Mr. Danner was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2004. He has 25 years experience in the insurance industry, having worked as an attorney, claims manager, claims adjuster and fraudulent insurance claims investigator. As an adjuster, Mr. Danner specialized in adjusting catastrophic loss, wrongful death, and bad faith claims. Mr. Danner worked for several major insurance carriers including Allstate Insuance Company, Reliant Insurance Group, Bristol West Insurance Group and Security National Insurance Company. Mr. Danner received his dual B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University in 1984 and J.D. from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in 2003. Mr. Danner is a former member of the Standing Committee for the Florida Bar on the Small Claims Rules and has chaired subcommittees on various different issues. Mr. Danner has been a member of the American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Miami-Dade Defense Bar Association, Federalist Society, American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Miami-Dade and Broward County Bar Association. Mr. Danner has extensive jury trial experience participating in the defense of cases involving personal injury protection, slip and fall, premises liability, bodily injury and other civil matters. He has lectured and taught seminars regarding various aspects of insurance defense law, including the defense of minor impact accidents, PIP Insurance law, the containment of costs and attorney’s fees and Florida Statute 57.105. Mr. Danner resides in Plantation, Florida with his wife and family. Specialties: Insurance Defense, Special Investigative Unit investigations and Support related to fraud and abuse, Examinations Under Oath, Vehicle Theft and Fire Examinations Under Oath, Property, Home Owner's, Personal Injury, Coverage Defense, Catastrophic Loss, and Bad Faith Litigation,

Scott D. Smiley is a Registered Patent Attorney, holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, and, in addition to his daily legal practice, teaches Patent Law at Nova Southeastern University's Law Center. Scott assists clients with patents in virtually every technology area, trademarks, and copyrights. Mr. Smiley was part of a team that litigated a three-year long patent infringement case against The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., where they successfully proved that The Home Depot engaged in willful patent infringement. In 2010, after a nearly month-long trial that made news across the nation, the jury awarded the client $15 million in actual damages. To that, the Court added an additional $3 million in punitive damages, $2.8 million in attorneys' fees, $3.1 million in prejudgment interest, and over $300k in costs, for a total award of almost $25 million.This year, Scott was named to the list of Florida's "Super Lawyers" by Super Lawyers Magazine (limited to top 5% of Florida's attorneys).  For the past five years, Scott has been named by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida's Legal Elite (limited to top 2% of Florida's attorneys).. Mr. Smiley's qualifications include years of real-world experience working in various fields of engineering as well as several years serving as a professor of engineering courses at a local South-Florida college.Mr. Smiley frequently co-counsels with other law firms, giving them the ability to utilize the Concept Law Group's experienced registered patent attorneys whenever needed.  Scott is a member of the Florida Bar, the Patent Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Intellectual Property Law Association of Florida and sat on the Florida Bar's committee for Intellectual Property Law.. Mr. Smiley has litigated cases involving issued patents and has prosecuted patent applications in the fields of electrical circuits, electrical components, wireless communication systems, wireless communication devices, semiconductors, superconductors, fiber optics, computer hardware, assembly-line devices, medical devices, automobile devices, safety devices, building construction, mechanical devices, nuclear-power devices, alternative-power devices, chemical, computer networking, clothing, household products, and many more.

Scott Austin is a seasoned corporate and intellectual property attorney specializing in Floida LLCs, Internet security, domain name UDRP disputes, DMCA takedowns and IP litigation. Recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in intellectual property law since 2009 with 30 + years of experience in corporate and  trademark law, he counsels clients on corporate brand protection, online enforcement of IP rights, and ICANN policy requirements. Scott is an arbitrator/panelist for two of the ICANN-approved UDRP service providers, WIPO and the FORUM, having participated as an arbitrator in over 200 domain name dispute decisions since 2013. He also serves as an ICANN PICDRP panelist and chaired the panel that wrote the first PICDRP decision in 2017. Scott has represented clients in state and federal courts, before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and for trademark owners in UDRP domain name proceedings. He advises on trademark strategy, prosecution, and portfolio management for companies of all sizes, including not for profit charities and faith based institutions. Additionally, he provides legal guidance on Florida LLCs and technology transactions, including software licensing and development. His expertise helps businesses safeguard their reputation and proprietary assets to navigate the complexities of today’s digital marketplace.. If someone is impersonating your trademarked business identity to poach customers or phish for their funds - call me. If the USPTO refuses to register your trademark for reasons you cant understand - call me. If you are facing a trademark Goliath and need experienced counsel to negotiate a solution both parties can live with – call me. If you need to investigate the source of a site counterfeiting your products and recover against an online abuser whose identity is masked or falsified - call me. If a former employee or contractor registered a domain that uses your trademark or screen-scraped your content for their bogus website – call me! If you need help vetting domains for a new business or crafting a new brand identity for your business- call me. We apply a creative and sophisticated legal approach to protecting creative works, securing distinctive brands, and turning away infringement trolls. Call me - we will answer your questions and keep you safe online.. I also lead the Florida office of a national law firm based in Silicon Valley with nationally known partners in venture capital, finance, banking, and IP, including patent prosecution by partners with the highest credentials in the engineering disciplines needed to obtain patents in the software, pharma, chemical, and electronics. We also collaborate on patent litigation, trade secrets litigation, R&D finance, and technology mergers and acquisitions. VLP provides the infrastructure and bench depth needed to stay current on evolving intellectual property areas our clients face within a predictable and low overhead budget.. When I started my practice here in intellectual property and corporate law after graduating from Georgetown Law in Washington, D.C. over 30 years ago, the Internet had not yet been born. Since that time, as the Internet and online business evolved,  I built and programmed my first computer and my practice has evolved.  I resolve intellectual property problems for hundreds of technology executives and business founders. Their companies ranged from tech startups to leading national consumer electronics distributors, NFL and MLB MVPs, international sports equipment manufacturers, national beverage distributors, media organizations, academic standards organizations, restaurant franchisors, universities, faith-based schools and ministries, hospitals, physicians, supplement developers, a startup airline, international cosmetics and perfume distributors and technology certification labs.. Like many of my clients, I too have had to make the hard business choices and manage the risks you take. As an inventor, business owner, programmer, and technologist, my experience, along with my training and business background gives me a deep appreciation for the business risks and rewards clients face and helps me understand and offer unique strategies to clients on protecting and fighting for their inventions, brands, and artistic works. My wife and I have raised our two sons in South Florida and are part of the unique multicultural business community that has prospered here. Call and let me show you how we can help meet your legal needs.

Sasha Shulman is an attorney, licensed to practice in Florida. She is a Florida native, who grew up in Palm Beach County.  Sasha graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. She then returned to South Florida to attend the University of Miami School of Law, where she was a member of the International Honors Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi, and served as Vice President of the chapter.. Prior to founding Shulman Law, Sasha served as an Assistant State Attorney for over a decade. She prosecuted cases in the Homicide, Career Criminal, Traffic Homicide, Domestic Violence, Felony, and Juvenile Units, and supervised twelve Assistant State Attorneys in the Felony Unit. As an Assistant State Attorney, Sasha handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to major crimes, including robbery, drug trafficking, and attempted murder. She was then promoted to prosecute cases in the Homicide Unit, where she handled and tried all levels of homicide, including First Degree Murder.  Sasha litigated well over 75 trials and hundreds of motions during her tenure as an Assistant State Attorney, and maintained stellar trial record throughout her career.. Sasha now offers representation for criminal defense, restraining order and civil forfeitures. After serving the community for the Office of the State Attorney, she possesses the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate the criminal justice system. Relying on her experience, Sasha will discuss all of the available options and strategies, including the trial process.  She is has handled cases with nearly every judge. Sasha provides realistic and honest case evaluations. She offers services throughout the South Florida area - Broward, Palm Beach and Miami.

Sarah Maya is an Associate at The Kreiss Law Firm, representing clients throughout Florida charged with Federal and State Criminal offenses. She began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Broward County Public Defender's Office representing juveniles and was quickly promoted to representing adults charged with felonies. Ms. Maya then served as an Assistant Public Defender at the Monroe County Public Defender's Office in Key West handling major crimes. She personally represented thousands of clients charged with criminal cases ranging from battery and driving offenses to sexual charges and first degree murder, litigating numerous jury and non-jury trials. Ms. Maya earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Florida, and her Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. While she was in law school, she was certified by the Florida Supreme Court as an intern at the Public Defender’s Office in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.

Sal Fazio, Esq. is an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of 500Law. His practice focuses on representing clients in litigation involving trademark, copyright and patent disputes, entertainment and sports law, commercial disputes, and tort law. Mr. Fazio has also extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and navigating through commercial contracts, startup business formation matters, internet-based service agreements as well as trademark and copyright applications.. Mr. Fazio is licensed to practice before all courts within the states of New York, the District of Columbia, and Florida, before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the Trademark Trial And Appeal Board. Mr. Fazio is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Immigration Law Association, the National Italian American Bar Association Young Lawyer Division, the International Trademark Association, the Broward Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, and the Federal Bar Association of Broward County’s Intellectual Property Section

Russell J. Williams is a seasoned attorney with a career spanning decades in criminal law and defense. Originally from Staten Island, New York, he graduated from The State University of New York at Stony Brook before moving to South Florida in 1984 to attend the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. Graduating in 1987, Russell interned at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, where he discovered his passion for criminal defense. He began his career with a private practitioner, refining his skills in legal research, motion arguments, and trial work. In 1990, he became a partner at Roderman & Williams, practicing for five years before establishing The Law Office of Russell J. Williams P.A. in 1995. In 2014, he joined Williams Hilal & Wigand, LLC, focusing on diverse legal areas, including family law, product liability, and wrongful death. Russell has also shared his expertise by teaching criminal procedure to Florida Probation and Parole Officers, earning accolades for his knowledge. Committed to justice, he has defended hundreds of clients, ensuring their constitutional rights are protected and upholding the principle that all are innocent until proven guilty.

Ross Abramowitz is an experienced Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorney in the Personal Injury Protection and Bodily Injury fields. He has been practicing personal injury law in South Florida since 2009 and has gained invaluable experience both in and out of the courtroom from negotiating with insurance companies to litigating personal injury cases. Prior to starting his own firm, Abramowitz worked as an associate attorney at Shuster & Saben, LLC. During his time at Shuster & Saben, he handled over five-hundred Personal Injury Protection cases, as well as countless personal injury and foreclosure defense cases. Abramowitz has numerous published opinions in Florida Law Weekly, and he has been successful in collecting millions of dollars in Personal Injury Protection benefits for doctors in South Florida who have been wrongfully denied compensation by the insurance companies. He has also helped injured individuals recover hundreds of thousands of dollars for their injuries.. Prior to starting his career as an attorney, Abramowitz obtained his Bachelor’s degree in both Political Science and History from Rutgers University(opens in a new tab). While attending Rutgers, he was elected Secretary of his graduating class, received numerous awards for outstanding academic achievement and graduated at the top of his class. He earned his law degree from Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University.(opens in a new tab) While attending law school, Abramowitz served as student body representative.. Ross is admitted to practice law in Florida, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is a member of the Broward County Bar Association(opens in a new tab) and the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar(opens in a new tab). Ross is the President-elect for the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association and President of the Soref JCC. Additionally, Ross’s demonstrated excellence in the practice of law has earned him the title of “Super Lawyer ” for 2017, 2018, and 2019 and he is among the 2.5 percent of attorneys within the state of Florida to be selected to the Florida Rising Stars list.. When Ross is not practicing law, he enjoys scuba diving and other outdoor activities, as well as volunteering in the local community. He has been scuba certified for over 17 years and has completed dives all over the world. Ross assists in planning the Humanitarian of the Year dinner each year, which is the largest annual fundraiser for the Wecare Food Pantry, located in Plantation, Florida.

Ronald Larry Baum was born in Baltimore, Md. in 1956 and earned his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Maryland.  While attending college he was a regular member of the Dean’s List for academic achievement.  He also participated in intramural sports and earned medals in swimming, diving, wrestling, and softball.  Toward the end of his collegiate career he got his first job as a private investigator working in the Md., D.C., and Va. area.. Ronald Baum went to law school at Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, Fl.  While earning his law degree he excelled academically and earned three Book Awards (given out by the professor to the student who excelled highest in the class).  While attending law school Mr. Baum also obtained his private pilot’s license and, in addition, was employed as a private investigator part-time.. After graduating from law school Mr. Baum was admitted to practice law in Florida, Maryland,  Washington D.C., and is a member of the Federal Bar.. As a criminal attorney Mr. Baum has had extensive trial experience and earned 5 consecutive Hat Trick Awards from the BACDL (each separate award represented 3 consecutive felony jury trials with the Defendant being found not guilty on all counts in each case).. In 1990 Ronald Baum was appointed as a Traffic Magistrate for Broward County and was soon thereafter elevated to Administrative Magistrate.  He retained that position until he resigned in 1998.. Mr. Baum was appointed to the Wilton Manors Civil Board in 1988 and has served as Chairperson ever since.  He has also served on the Board of Directors of Meal on Wheels and volunteered with other charitable organizations.  He presently donates approximately 75-100 hours of pro bono (free) legal work a year.. Mr. Baum has also been appointed as a Gaurdian Ad Litem in and for Broward County, State of Florida.. Mr. Baum has worked with various police agencies on the technical aspects of criminal and traffic law.  He has also continued to help train new Magistrates in Broward County each time they have been appointed.. In 2000, Ronald Baum was honored to be a guest lecturer at The Russian Judicial Academy in Moscow, Russia.  He has lectured on various aspects of the American Criminal Justice System to Russian Judges and law students.  Mr. Baum has been invited back, and lectured, each year since then.. Also in 2000, Ronald Baum returned to his passion of training in mixed martial arts (muay thai, kenpo, kickboxing, and karate).  He subsequently was awarded his black belt in April 2005 and continues to train on a regular basis.. Legal Leaders has choosen Ronald Larry Baum as one of "South Florida's Top Rated Lawyers" 4 years in a row.. Ronald Baum has earned an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory.  This is the highest rating awarded for legal ability and ethical standards.

Robert Malove is an expert Criminal Trial lawyer.  Mr. Malove is distinguished trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in federal and state courts. He concentrates on all areas of criminal defense including DUI defense, drug crimes defense, white collar crime defense, healthcare fraud defense, appeals and post-conviction relief.. He is the author of “When the Feds Come Knocking - The Essential Guide to Fighting Federal Charges", "How to Choose a DUI Lawyer in Florida - Avoid Hiring a Lawyer Who is 'Asleep of the Wheel' of Your DUI Case”, and is a co-author of the noted treatise "White Collar Crime: Health Care Fraud" (West) (2013-2014 ed.). He recognized as the go-to guy for DUI and criminal and white collar crime defense.  His Medicare Fraud Blog has received widespread recognition.. To stay on top of all of the latest developments in the healthcare fraud area of his legal practice, Mr. Malove completed post-graduate studies in Healthcare Corporate Compliance at George Washington University and furthered his comprehensive knowledge in the various state and federal laws regarding healthcare fraud and corporate compliance. Also, in 2007, Mr. Malove attended the Health Care Compliance Association’s Compliance Academy has successfully completed the Certified in Healthcare Compliance Examination, thus earning the CHC designation.. Prior to serving as an Assistant Public Defender in cases ranging from murder, fraud, to DUI, he graduated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Pepperdine University School of Law. Consistent with staying on the cutting edge of developments in criminal defense, one of Mr. Malove’s signature trademarks, he earned a Masters Degree in Forensic Science, from the George Washington University in 1981, long before forensic science became part of our everyday lexicon. Before that, Mr. Malove was conferred a BS in the Administration of Justice from The American University School of Justice. He has served as a guest commentator on COURT-TV and maintains membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense lawyers and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Malove is a Founding Member of the National College for DUI Defense. Mr. Malove has extensive experience in the area of pill mill defense and represents the Florida Academy of Pain Medicine, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Pain Management, and Florida Society of Neurology and filed an amicus curiae brief in federal court challenging the constitutionality of the Florida statutes regulating the operation of pain clinics, i.e., pill mills.. Mr. Malove maintains a robust criminal appeal and post-conviction practice.  He has won a number of decisions in various courts across the State of Florida including orders of immediate release from confinement and has been recognized as the being one of the best appellate and post-convictions lawers in Florida.. If you, or someone you know is facing prosecution as a result of aggressive law enforcement activity targeting white collar crime, Medicare fraud, health care fraud, pill mills or doctor shopping or area other criminal matter, make sure you hire attorney Robert Malove, an expert criminal defense attorney who is familiar with the issues. Mr. Malove is rated AV by Martindale-Hubble® as a pre-eminent lawyer and as a Top Rated Healthcare Lawyer, and has been consistently named in the Florida Directory of Super Lawyers. Robert Malove practices law in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Florida and in federal courts throughout the United States.

Robert M. Roselli devotes his practice to major insurance claims and the representation of individuals and families who have suffered serious injury or the loss of a loved one as a result of the negligence of a person or company. Cases that Mr. Roselli has championed have been featured in The Florida Jury Verdict Review & Analysis, Florida Jury Verdict Reporter and The Product Liability Reporter.. In recognition of his achievements for his clients, Mr. Roselli has been inducted into Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Million Dollar Advocates Forum which is limited to Trial Lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in Advocacy by achieving million dollar and multi-million dollar trial verdicts, awards or settlements. He is is also featured in "Best Attorneys in America" and the "Bar Register of Preeminent LAwyers".  Mr. Roselli has also been chosen as one of Florida's Legal Elite, featured in Florida Trend Magazine and selected to The American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Mr. Roselli has achieved the distinguished AV peer review rating by Martindale Hubbell and an AVVO A10-Superb Rating.. Born and raised in South Florida, Robert attended Chaminade High School, in Hollywood, Florida and thereafter, attended the University of South Florida where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a special focus on Economics and Law. At USF, Robert was elected President of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity chapter.. After graduating from USF in 1986, Robert attended Stetson University College of Law where he realized that his true interest was the pursuit of justice for persons harmed by corporate or personal negligence. At Stetson, Robert was elected President of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity.. After receiving his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University in 1989, Mr. Roselli began practicing law with The Law Office of David H. Krathen, later known as Krathen & Roselli, representing victims of personal injury and medical malpractice.. In 1997, Mr. Roselli established the law firm which became known as Roselli & Associates, P.A. and remains devoted to representing victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, defective products and medical malpractice. Mr. Roselli has represented clients throughout the State of Florida and has been admitted to practice in all United States District Courts in Florida.. Mr. Roselli is a Sustaining Member of the American Association for Justice and an Eagle Patron of the Florida Justice Association. He has served on the Board of Directors of that organization and was honored with the Wings of Justice Award and the FLAG Award for his dedication to the election of lawmakers who put the Safety of Florida's families above corporate profits. Mr. Roselli is also Chairman and Trustee of the Broward County Justice Association's Political Committee. Robert has also served as Chairman of The Florida Bar Grievance Committee 17E, which reviews and investigates allegations of attorney misconduct and has served on the Broward County Bar Association's Professionalism Committee and Peer Review Counsel, designed to promote professionalism among attorneys.. In 2014, Mr. Roselli was recognized as one of the top 1% of lawyers in the country. The 2014 Litigator Awards™ represent the highest honors in Trial Law, and justly stand as the nation's most coveted symbol of "Litigation Achievement." In addition, for the tenth consecutive year, Personal Injury Attorney, Robert M. Roselli, was awarded the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. As an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer, Mr. Roselli is the pinnacle of professional excellence, earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource: Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Roselli also recognizes the importance of community involvement and giving back. Currently, Robert serves as President-Elect of the Symphony of the Americas, the Board of Trustees of the St. Thomas More Society, the Board of Directors of The Friends of Birch State Park and had proudly served on the Board of Trustees of the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). He is also a Trustee Member of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Florida Grand Opera. Robert has been honored as a Blue Green Leading Men Honoree, to benefit Cystic Fibrosis, and a Style & Substance Honoree, benefiting the Symphony of the Americas. Robert, his wife Jennifer and their children are members of St. Anthony Catholic Church, where Robert is member of the Knights of Columbus and serves on the board of St. Anthony's Foundation for Education. Robert is also proud members of LEGATUS, Ft. LAuderdale Chapter.

Robert Bruce McCausland is a 1995 graduate of the University of Maryland, and clerked for the United States Attorney's Office, while attending law school at the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. McCausland has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1998, and a member of the Texas Bar since 2009. Mr. McCausland is licensed and practices in numerous state, federal, circuit, and district court systems in Florida and Texas. Mr. McCausland counsels the Firm's Clients in business torts, contract actions, construction related matters, and commercial landlord/tenant actions. Mr. McCausland also has many years of experience representing insureds and insurers in the defense of premise liability, personal injury, commercial property damage, product defect cases, and various insurance coverage-related issues.. When not advocating for his Clients, Mr. McCausland spends his time playing with his 3 children, and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.