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Matthew Z. Karim is the owner of The Law Offices Of Matthew Karim, PLLC. He practices Criminal law and Family Law. He has previously worked in matters of civil commitment hearings, the Juvenile court system, and criminal litigation. He is available to assist in matters in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Collier County.. Mr. Karim has written and lectured on legal topics relating to issues in defending crimes of strict liability and the second amendment, as it relates to civil commitments and psychiatric hospitalizations of patients.. He earned his J.D. in 2017 from the University of Baltimore, completed post-baccalaureate work in Medicine at Harvard University, and his B.A. in Psychology in 2010, from The George Washington University. He is admitted to the Bar of the State of Florida.

Matthew Schulze is a graduate of The University of Miami School of Law. He has had a passion for the legal industry going back to his undergraduate days, also at The University of Miami. With experience in several fields of law, Matthew Schulze is prepared to assist clients with all their legal needs. He strives for excellence in all business relationships and has the perseverance necessary to achieve client satisfaction.

Matt Gelber graduated from Florida State University with a degree in psychology. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. Matt obtained experience in various fields such as mass torts – going after Big Pharma, personal injury, and foreclosure, before he devoted most of his practice on helping homeowners obtain satisfactory results against their insurance companies.. Regardless of the type of case, Matt has developed an aggressive litigation style which allows him to zealously advocate for his clients’ needs. Equipped with many years of experience representing homeowners through trials and handling appeals, you and your family can rest assured that you are in good hands with a Law Group that truly cares.. In his spare time, Matt enjoys traveling, watching/playing sports, hanging with his rescue dog, Riley, spending time with friends & family, and DJing.

Matis has always been passionate about fighting for the rights of the oppressed, and the relentless pursuit of justice is what moved him to become an attorney over 18 years ago.  Despite the success of building a multi-million dollar plaintiff catastrophic injury law firm, Matis was still looking for a bigger, more universal truth, and after some soul searching decided to take a hiatus from the practice of law, and began  traveling across the world longing to quench the thirst of his soul.  He eventually wound up in Israel where he reconnected with his Jewish roots.  In 2009 Matis returned to Florida and teamed up with Matthew Bavaro to start Loan Lawyers and focus on helping and fighting for the rights of South Florida homeowners and consumers.  Loan Lawyers has helped over 5,000 South Florida consumers with their debt problems, saved over 1,000 homes from foreclosure, eliminated over $80 in consumer and mortgage debt, and recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients due to negligence and fraud.

Mark E. Sawicki is recognized for his ability to bring a business-oriented perspective to family law, effectively navigating the courtroom for clients dealing with divorce and child custody disputes. His approachable and empathetic nature ensures a supportive experience for all clients throughout their legal journey. Mark graduated with high honors from SUNY Binghamton University, later obtaining his Juris Doctorate from Nova's Shepard Broad Law Center. His interest in family law was solidified during an internship at Palm Beach County's Staff Attorneys office, leading him to excel in advanced family law and trial courses. While in law school, Mark engaged actively with the Jewish Law Students Association and served as a senior member on the Academic Dishonesty Panel. Upon admission to the Florida Bar, he was mentored by a distinguished solo practitioner in South Florida, which guided him to establish his law firm. Mark E. Sawicki, P.A. prioritizes helping young professionals in South Florida navigate difficult times, treating clients like family, not just as clients. Mark remains a devoted member of the Broward Bar and the Florida Bar Family Law section, continuing to offer personal, dedicated legal support.

Mark Bowen is a Registered Patent Attorney, Board Certified in Intellectual Property, and has a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Mark has over 28 years of experience in intellectual property and has prosecuted hundreds of U.S. patent applications and federal trademark filings.. Malin Haley was established in 1969, and is currently celebrating 53 years of continuous service in South Florida.  We have assisted clients in Florida and around the World in obtaining  thousands of patents and trademark registrations.  Our attorneys are Registered as Patent Attorneys with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and have degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Physics.

Marcy S. Resnik is a Fort Lauderdale divorce and litigation attorney. She practices in the areas of commercial litigation, mortgage foreclosure and family law, and serves clients in Miami, Broward, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and throughout the state of Florida.She has represented clients in complex commercial matters involving numerous parties and millions of dollars. These cases include business disputes among partners, landlord-tenant issues and foreclosure cases. Ms. Resnik brings her business knowledge to the table when representing clients during a divorce. As a result, she has been able to successfully merge these practice areas in our office.Active in the community, Ms. Resnik was elected President of the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center in April 2011, after having served as its membership Vice President. She has been a member of the Synagogue's Board of Directors for the past 15 years, holding several positions. Ms. Resnik has also served on the Board of Advisors for the Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale Campus, as well as President of the Mothers' Club.Ms. Resnik has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1988, having earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Maryland.She is a member of the Broward County Bar Association, the Dade County Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and the Bankruptcy Bar. She is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Marcella Auerbach is a Managing Partner at Nolan Auerbach & White. She is a former federal prosecutor who spent more than twenty-five years at the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Auerbach has extensive experience prosecuting corporate providers for healthcare fraud, Anti-kickback and Stark Law violations, FDA violations, and Medicare fraud. She has won multi-million dollar recoveries under the False Claims Act and has successfully represented employees in whistleblower protection and other whistleblower-related actions against their employers.. Ms. Auerbach is an experienced litigator who served in a wide variety of leadership roles at the United States Department of Justice. She spent eight years in the Civil Division where she represented the federal government in healthcare fraud qui tam cases in the Southern District of Florida. As First Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Ms. Auerbach managed, directed, and supervised 210 attorneys in the criminal and civil divisions, worked directly with every federal agency, and was involved in all stages of criminal and civil prosecutions and forfeitures. Ms. Auerbach also supervised and spearheaded a large number of prosecutions as Chief of Narcotics, Special Counsel to the United States Attorney, and a Special Attorney in the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section of the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Auerbach received numerous awards during her tenure at the United States Department of Justice, including the John Marshall Award for outstanding litigation work, the Law Enforcement Woman of the Year Award and numerous special commendations from Attorney Generals of the United States.. Ms. Auerbach is a sought after speaker who has led numerous panel discussions and training conferences for attorneys, federal and state prosecutors, and federal agents on topics such as healthcare fraud, investigative techniques, and federal court and trial advocacy. She has lectured at the Department of Justice Advocacy Institute and University of Miami Law School and has moderated and appeared on numerous panels and at  Taxpayers Against Fraud conferences as well as the Southern Health Care Fraud Institute.. In January 2017, Ms. Auerbach was welcomed as a member of Bloomberg BNA Health Care Fraud Report, Advisory Board. Taxpayers Against Fraud, an organization devoted to combating fraud against the Federal Government, has named Marcella Auerbach and her partner Ken Nolan as Lawyers of the Year for 2011. Ms. Auerbach was also selected for inclusion in the 2012 Top Rated Lawyers Guide to Health Care Law. Ms. Auerbach has a Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating of “AV,” and is included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Lydia Harley is a Partner in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, managing the International Practice Group at Kelley Kronenberg. Lydia focuses her practice on the defense of General Liability, Immigration, and the prosecution and defense of declaratory judgement actions involving insurance coverage disputes and extra-contractual claims.. Lydia serves on the board of the German American Business Chamber of South Florida and is an active member of the American-German Club of the Palm Beaches.. Prior to joining the firm, Lydia worked as a law clerk for the Broward County School Board, Office of General Counsel where she performed legal research and analysis for the sixth largest public school district in the nation.. From 2000 to 2004, Lydia was a law student at Justus-Liebig Universität Giessen, Germany, with a primary focus on Constitutional, Contract, Tort, and Criminal Law.. In 2008, Lydia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Global Business and Public Policy from the University of Maryland College Park where she graduated magna cum laude. While working towards her undergraduate degree, she earned a spot on the Dean’s List for four consecutive years and was a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.. In 2010, she earned a Master of Business Administration degree, with a concentration in Operations Management, from Florida Atlantic University where she was an Academic Diversity Fellowship recipient.. Lydia went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center where she graduated summa cum laude and earned a spot on the Dean’s List for three consecutive years. During this time, she received both the Merit and the Einstein Scholarship Awards for two consecutive years. While obtaining her law degree, she served as Executive Editor of the Nova Law Review where she received both the Red Pen and Kaplan awards, was a member of the Nova Trial Association, and held numerous teaching and research assistant positions in areas of Civil Procedure, Constitutional, Criminal, Banking, Family, as well as Juvenile/Dependency law.. Lydia is fluent in verbal and written German, and is fluent in verbal Aramaic.

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.

LEIFERT & LEIFERT

As former Broward County (Ft. Lauderdale) and Palm Beach County (W. Palm Beach) Prosecutors with over 32 years of combined Florida criminal and traffic law experience, we have the knowledge and experience of working with both the agencies and the Courts to help you through this difficult time. Our main offices are located in Plantation and Delray Beach and serve the metropolitan areas of Ft. Lauderdale and W. Palm Beach. We look forward to assisting you. 1-888-5-DEFEND

Leiderman Shelomith Alexander + Somodevilla, PLLC is a boutique bankruptcy and student loan law firm, handling both personal and corporate bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, as well as state court Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors.The firm represents debtors, creditors and bankruptcy trustees in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, including litigation and appeals, handling both liquidations and reorganizations. We also represent borrowers in all aspects of student loan law, including federal, state and private student loans.  Our office is conveniently located in suburban Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is easily accessible from anywhere in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. We handle bankruptcy debtor cases across the Southern District of Florida, particularly in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties, and other bankruptcy cases and student loan law throughout the entire State of Florida.

Leiderman Shelomith Alexander + Somodevilla, PLLC is a boutique bankruptcy and student loan law firm, handling both personal and corporate bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, as well as state court Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors.We represent debtors, creditors, and bankruptcy trustees in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, including litigation and appeals, handling both liquidations and reorganizations. We also represent borrowers in all aspects of student loan law, including federal, state, and private student loans.. Our offices are conveniently located in suburban Fort Lauderdale, and downtown Miami, Florida, and is easily accessible from anywhere in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. We handle bankruptcy debtor cases in the Southern District of Florida, which comprises the counties of Broward, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie, but most often in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Monroe Counties. We represent creditors in bankruptcy cases throughout the entire State of Florida.  We practice student loan law throughout the entire State of Florida.

Lawrence S.  Ben is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.  His name has appeared in all of South Florida's major news publications, including the Miami Herald and the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel.  He has handled numerous cases resulting in multi-million dollar jury verdicts.

Laura Arcaro is a respected family law attorney in Fort Lauderdale, known for her personalized approach and effective advocacy in marital and family law cases. She is a skilled litigator with extensive experience representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings. Ms. Arcaro is a graduate of Duke University with a double major in public policy and environmental science and policy, and holds a master’s degree in health administration from UNC Chapel Hill. She completed her legal education at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, where she graduated second in her class. Prior to leading Arcaro Law Group, Laura gained valuable practice experience at Chorowski & Associates, Proskauer LLP, and contributed her time as a volunteer attorney to Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. She is regularly appointed as a guardian ad litem for minor children in Broward County custody cases. Ms. Arcaro maintains professional involvement in the Florida and Broward County Bar Associations and has co-authored published works on family law topics. She is recognized with an 8.8 Excellent Avvo Rating for her legal acumen and dedication to clients.

Kristy E. Armada is a partner who concentrates her practice in commercial litigation, real estate, labor and employment matters, and restaurant licensing.. Ms. Armada has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine, an honor limited to the top two and one half percent (2.5%) of attorneys in the state of Florida.. Ms. Armada received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Florida, as well as her Bachelors of Science in Finance, magna cum laude. Ms. Armada also holds an LLM from the University of Miami’s Real Estate Development Program, where she graduated cum laude.

Kristin Padowitz has devoted her practice of law to helping those in need of a family attorney. Kristin eagerly advocates on behalf of her clients in need of a family lawyer in the areas of divorce, child custody, responsibility and support, alimony, equitable distribution, restraining orders and domestic violence, among others. Kristin not only utilizes her abundant legal experience in the representation of her clients, but also her kindness, compassion and humanity when it is needed most. But make no mistake – Kristin Padowitz has built her reputation within the legal community as an aggressive and talented trial lawyer who is not afraid to take a case to trial. Where circumstances require, for example, in a highly-contested divorce case, Kristin Padowitz provides zealous representation and is fierce in the court room.

Kristin E. Bianculli is an experienced trial attorney at Kelley / Uustal who handles a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those involving auto accidents, dangerous and unsafe consumer products, and premises liability, among others. Ms. Bianculli is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University and Nova Southeastern University. She is a passionate advocate for clients and has earned a positive reputation for her abilities and trial skills. She has been named to the Best Lawyers in America publication each year since 2011 and was named one of the Best Attorneys in Florida in the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers Magazine.

Kristie Cohen graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Legal Studies. While attending Eastern Michigan, Ms. Cohen was engaged in a double bachelor’s program for Legal Studies and Psychology, with minors in chemistry and biology. Also, while attending Eastern Michigan, Ms. Cohen worked for the school’s legal clinic and also participated in an internship at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office.. While attending law school she clerked for the Honorable Dennis Powers in the 52nd District Court in Michigan, where she coordinated the Judge’s docket, wrote judicial opinions and helped the Judge write a Michigan Bar Review Article.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Cohen pursued her chosen path as a criminal defense attorney working for the Public Defender of the 19th Circuit in Indian River County. Her time at the Public Defender’s Office started by defending juvenile and misdemeanor cases. After a few months, Ms. Cohen was promoted and took over the defense of all County Court cases for the office and both Divisions for Indian River County. In just under a year Ms. Cohen was again promoted to a felony division, handling all felony cases and clients with all criminal designations. Ms. Cohen also began working on and learning major crimes cases such as murder and capital sexual battery. Ms. Cohen sat as 2nd chair on her first murder trial in 2010 and was in charge of the medical testimony and the bulk of the defense. Also, since she had a background and education in psychology, she was given a majority of the cases that had mental heath issues, NGI (not guilty by insanity) defenses or competency issues. Ms. Cohen became very well versed with how criminal law and mental health intersect and the ways to protect clients who have mental health issues. Ms. Cohen worked for the Public Defender of the 19th Circuit until 2011 and tried over 60 jury trials in her time there.. After leaving the 19th Circuit she accepted a position with the Broward County Public Defender’s Office and worked there until July 2017, when she went into private practice. During her time at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office she worked in several felony divisions and on several major crimes cases.. She was the lead Public Defender in several different divisions over her years at the office and focused mainly on first degree and life felony cases. Ms. Cohen mainly handled major crimes cases such as First-Degree Murder, Arson, Trafficking, Robbery Firearm, Carjacking and Sexual Battery. Her clients ranged from first time offenders to multi-convicted offenders, and she has extensive knowledge of every enhancement and designation, such as PRR (Prison Release Reoffender), HO (Habitual Offender), and HVO (Habitual Violent Offender). Ms. Cohen is also 2nd-chair-qualified to work on death penalty cases.

Kristen Hansen is a founding partner of Aronson & Hansen PLLC and a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Ms. Hansen has worked in both private firms and in the public sector. She was twice awarded the prestigious Hat-Trick award for three consecutive not-guilty trial verdicts. Ms. Hansen is highly skilled in the areas of transactional law and procedures, document preparation and review, and negotiations. She is an active member of The Fund, The American Bar Association, The Florida Bar Association, The Broward County Bar Association, and the Real Property, Probate, & Trust Section of The Florida Bar.

Kevin R. Gallagher has been handling Florida Worker’s Compensation cases for 21 years, and is a member of the Worker’s Compensation section of The Florida Bar, Florida Worker’s Advocates, and current Board Member of the Broward County Bar Association – Worker’s Compensation section. Kevin has litigated Worker’s Comp cases in front of each and every Worker’s Compensation judge in the State of Florida, and numerous Worker’s Compensation cases before the Florida District Courts of Appeal, as well as the Florida Supreme Court. Kevin has been invited to speak at many events on Florida Worker’s Compensation issues over the years, and has testified as an expert on Worker’s Compensation in multiple legal proceedings.

Kenyetta Alexander is an Associate Attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of Pearson Bitman LLP and concentrates on foreclosure litigation.. Kenyetta has experience in business/commercial litigation in federal and state courts involving securities, construction, real estate, fraud and misrepresentation, employment, wage and hour claims, as well as various corporate, partnership and bankruptcy disputes.. Kenyetta also has experience in a wide range of complex arbitration disputes before FINRA and the American Arbitration Association.. Practice Areas:

Kendra has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Black Enterprise, Huffington Post, Essence, and named one of the Top 10 Black Female Attorney You Should Know by Black Enterprise Magazine.

Keith M. Poliakoff (Shareholder). Professional ExperienceMr. Poliakoff  is a Shareholder and is the Co-Chair of the Firm's Government Law Group. As Attorney to the Town of Southwest Ranches, he has substantial knowledge and experience in issues unique to Florida governmental entities including issues such as Annexation, Municipal Liability, RLUIPA, Bert Harris Act, Conflict Resolution, the Public Records Act, Government in Sunshine and laws pertaining to ethics and elections. He has worked on virtually all matters effecting a municipal government including the creation of Comprehensive Plans, developing zoning codes, code enforcement, drafting Ordinances and Resolutions, and he has presided over countless meetings and quasi-judicial matters. Further, Mr. Poliakoff has defended the Town in numerous litigation matters including a lawsuit challenging the municipality's incorporation.  Mr. Poliakoff has counseled numerous elected officials on all aspects of ethics laws, election laws, disclosure requirements and conflicts of interest, and has authored numerous opinions on these subject matters.. In addition to his representation of municipalities, Mr. Poliakoff represents multi-family residential and commercial properties on issues relating to land use and zoning, and has substantial experience in obtaining entitlements. He works closely with local public officials and provides guidance to his many business clients on the complex governmental processes including public sector procurements, affordable housing, developer agreements, and legislative initiatives. In 2000 Mr. Poliakoff developed an annexation bill, which still serves as the model for annexation bills throughout the state. He also has considerable experience with Community Redevelopment Agencies and has been involved in numerous redevelopment efforts throughout Broward County.. In 2005 Mr. Poliakoff was appointed to the Broward County Land Preservation Board by the Broward County Commission. This Board is responsible for reviewing all land acquisitions in Broward County, specifically overseeing the $400 million bond issue which was approved to preserve and reclaim over 1,400 acres of open space in Broward County and repair and enhance the County's recreational parks.. Activities & Memberships Mr. Poliakoff participates in many charitable organizations and community events. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Poliakoff was awarded an Alexander Fellowship where he clerked for 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Maryanne Trump Barry. Mr. Poliakoff also gained valuable experience as a freelance producer for NBC News and as an assistant producer at CNN in New York.. Honors 2002 Leadership Hollywood 26 2006 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2008 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2009 South Florida's Best Lawyers 2009, 2010 Best Lawyers in America (Government Relations Law). Bar Admissions Florida New York Bar. EducationJ.D., Benjamin Cardozo School of Law (Order of the Coif - top 10%, cum laude)B.S., Syracuse University, magna cum laude

Karen is a Board Certified Marital and Family Law attorney and specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  She was born in Buffalo, New York and graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She obtained her JD degree from the University of Florida and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1995. Karen is a member of the Florida Bar and of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, in good standing. Prior to joining Sidweber & Weintraub, P.A., Karen was associated with and became partner in a prominent Miami family law firm from 1996 until 2007. Karen has devoted her entire legal career exclusively to the practice of marital and family law.  Karen practices in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.. Karen has been Board Certified in Martial and Family Law since June 1, 2012, having met all of the requirements of the Florida Bar to be called an expert and specialist.  She has been named as a “Super Lawyer” in Florida, for Marital and Family law, since 2015.  Karen has also achieved the highest possible “AV” peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell, such ratings being established by other lawyers and thereby providing the opportunity for those seeking a lawyer to find the best possible lawyer. Karen is listed as a “Top Lawyer” in the prestigious South Florida Legal Guide, since 2010.   Karen was appointed to serve on the Florida Bar, Family Law Section Marital and Family Law Examining Committee for Board Certification, for the years 2018 and 2019, as well as the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Examining Committee.  Karen was a participating member of The First Family Law American Inns of Court and the Family Law section of the Florida Bar.  Karen has served as a guardian ad litem in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, has mediated family law cases, and is also a certified parent coordinator.  Karen is a member of the Broward County Bar Association.