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Michael Riedhammer has been practicing law since 1998.  He is a partner with the lawfirm of Haliczer, Pettis and Schwamm where he primarily handles personal injury and workers' compensation claims.  He became Board Certified in workers' compensation in 2013.

Michael R. Kaufman is an experienced trial lawyer at Kelley / Uustal with over 34 years of experience representing injured victims and families who have lost loved ones in preventable accidents. His extensive experience has earned him a significant record of success in cases involving complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He is a South Florida native and frequently devotes his time and effort to helping local and national charitable organizations.

Michael prides himself on fighting for clients facing serious criminal charges.  His advocacy often extends beyond the courtroom as he frequently assists clients with potential collateral reprecussions from their legal troubles.  Michael is familiar with the uniqueness of each individual case and will tailor his representation to those needs.  There are no small cases -- Michael handles everything from DUIs and simple misdemeanors to first-degree felonies.

Michael H. Merino, the Firm’s principal, is a Florida Bar Board Certified in Real Estate Law. Mr. Merino received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University. After graduating from Florida Atlantic University in 1992, Mr. Merino attended Mercer University School of Law near Atlanta, Georgia where he received his Juris Doctorate Degree in Law. Mr. Merino also studied International Law and International Finance and Transactions in Madrid, Spain through the international law program sponsored by the College of William and Mary.. Mr. Merino is one of the approximately 400 lawyers in the State of Florida who is recognized by the Florida Bar as an expert in the area of real estate law. Mr. Merino has been practicing law in Florida since 1995. He is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar and is a member of the Florida Bar Real Property, Trust and Probate Section. He is a member of the United States District Court for the Southern District.. He is fluent in Spanish. He is a member of various associations such as the American Bar Association, American Land Title Association, Title Insurance through Lawyers and is a title insurance agent for Old Republic National Title, Fidelity National Title Group, Chicago Title and Commonwealth Title. He is also a member of the Florida Attorneys Saving Homes Program (FLASH) which assists distressed property owners who cannot afford to hire an attorney.. Mr. Merino is a frequent lecturer who has spoken to diverse groups on various topics ranging from foreclosure litigation and loan restructuring to asset protection, entity structuring and tax and estate planing for non-resident aliens.  He is also lectured extensilvely on investor topics, commercial real estate topics, Florida land trusts, FACTA, Common Reporting Standard, international estate and tax planning, offshore entities and trusts and many other real estate and consumer law related topics.

Michael Glasser is the co-founder of Rudenberg & Glasser, P.A., where he has helped thousands of people throughout Fort Lauderdale obtain the best possible results for their criminal or injury cases. Attorney Glasser graduated from Florida State University of Law, shortly afterward becoming an Assistant Public Defender in Maryland and Florida. Attorney Glasser is a relentless litigator who ensures his clients’ rights are always protected. He works tirelessly to get his clients the best possible results, leading them through every step of the legal process. Regardless of whether his clients are facing criminal charges or were injured in an accident, he is always equipped to fight for his clients' interests in court. Attorney Glasser is passionate about helping people in Fort Lauderdale with their legal issues, and he is respected throughout the legal community for his vast experience. If you need a skilled legal professional who is honest, experienced, and ready to fight for your rights, call Attorney Glasser today for a free consultation.

Michael B. Gilden is Board Certified in Marital & Family Law by The Florida Bar and he is KO’s partner heading the firm’s Family Law practice throughout Florida. Mr. Gilden is also an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney in both legal ability and ethics, the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the most widely recognized attorney rating organization in the United States. Mr. Gilden was recently recognized with a Client Distinction Award presented by and .. Mr. Gilden represents a wide-ranging client base in divorce, parenting disputes, paternity, post-dissolution enforcement, modification and other related matters. Mr. Gilden represents clients with complex business valuation issues, as well as sensitive and intricate matters concerning custody and other child related issues. Additionally, Mr. Gilden negotiates and drafts complex Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, as well as other forms of marital contracts. Mr. Gilden’s practice also includes serving as a Guardian Ad Litem in contested matters representing the interests of children as selected by his colleagues and as appointed by the Courts. Mr. Gilden is often selected to serve as a mediator by the Courts, as well as by his colleagues in efforts to resolve complicated marital related cases.

Michael A. Feiner is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office of Steinger, Iscoe & Greene. Since being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2001, Mr. Feiner has devoted his practice to representing plaintiffs throughout Florida in various tort and strict liability cases and has successfully litigated cases against national insurance companies, large public companies, and governmental agencies, resulting in tens of millions of dollars for his clients.. He has handled all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases on behalf of plaintiffs, including automobile negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice, product liability, dog bites, and sexual harassment. Mr. Feiner’s product liability case against Microsoft, as well as his representation of victims of sexual harassment and abuse by physicians, has garnered him important media attention at both the local and national levels.. Mr. Feiner is an experienced trial lawyer and successfully argued an appeal to the Fourth District Court of Appeal. In the reported decision Ortlieb v. Butts, 849 So.2d 1165 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003), Mr. Feiner persuaded the Fourth District Court of Appeal that a directed verdict on liability was appropriate where the defendant did not rebut the presumption of negligence of a rear driver in a rear-end collision. He also authored a chapter entitled, “How to Litigate a Brain Injury Case,” which was published by Thompson-West for the American Trial Lawyers Association in the volume entitled, “How to Litigate Tort Cases.”. Mr. Feiner is an active member of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association and the American Associates for Justice. He is a member of the St. Lucie County Bar Association and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. An avid political supporter, Mr. Feiner has served on the campaign committee for Rep. Ken Gottlieb, School Board Member Jen Gottlieb, and the judicial campaign of Ken Padowitz.

Melissa O'Connor is dedicated to helping people protect their assets and plan for their future.  Each matter is approached with the upmost care and goals are based upon the needs of our clients.. Personalized Services include: Wills and Trusts Preparation Probate Administration Trust Administration Durable Power of Attorney Power of Attorney for Healthcare Guardianship. After years of private practice at large firms, Melissa went out on her own to use her legal knowledge and skills to assist individuals and families as they plan for their future and address the concerns of aging.  Estate Planning and Elder Law is especially important to Melissa she has faced issues, as many families, do while planning and addressing urgent issues related to aging and disability in her own family.. Prior to practicing law Melissa worked professionally as an environmental scientist.  She is passionate about assisting people and their businesses comply with environmental regulations.  She has also assisted her community in holding the government accountable to their regulatory duties.  While not helping families with their estate and elder law issues, Melissa works in the environmental arena.. Melissa is the mother of two and is actively involved in her community.  She has served as a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem advocating for the rights of children in the foster care system since 2002.  She also serves as the Secretary of the Florida Brownfields 501©(3) which is dedicated to assisting members of the community engage in the Brownfields process.

Melissa Groisman, Esq. is an AV-Rated Florida Real Estate Attorney at Greenspoon Marder LLP based in Fort Lauderdale. She is known for her approachability, responsiveness, proactive approach to deal making, and ability to mediate difficult situations.. Through the years, Melissa has handled many residential and complex commercial real estate transactions, the development of condominium projects, and commercial leasing matters. She has experience in general contract disputes, real estate purchase and sale disputes, construction defect claims on behalf of residential and commercial owners and contractors, corporate dissolutions, probate and trust administration and litigation, and residential and commercial evictions.. Melissa’s clients range from first-time home buyers, to international real estate investors, to local developers, realtors, and business people, but no matter the size of the deal or the experience level of the client, she treats each transaction and case with extreme care, diligence, and attention.. Melissa is a native Spanish speaker and conversationally fluent in Hebrew and French. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, her Masters in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was a Dean’s Scholar.. Ms. Groisman is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, a significant peer-review rating accomplishment signifying the highest level of professional excellence.

Melissa Comras, a thirty-something over-achiever, has been a “Rising Star” four years running. Rated by Super Lawyers® and licensed since 2004, she is currently a shareholder at Jacksonville-based Hiday and Ricke, P.A., a collections litigation and subrogation law firm.. But Melissa’s career path to becoming a compliance, collections lawyer wasn’t intentional. She only pursued a law degree after asking a college professor for a letter of recommendation so she could go for her masters in psychology. Foreseeing her “calling,” he would only recommend her for law school. It was a “take-it-or-leave-it deal.”. So, that’s what she did. After graduating from the University of Central Florida (UCF), she was accepted at William Mitchell College of Law.. As hobbies go, Melissa plays piano and always wanted to play guitar. While in law school, she mastered the video game Guitar Hero, however she admits failing miserably at the real thing. Hard to imagine Melissa could really fail at anything. Maybe she’s just a bit hard on herself.. Diversified in her interests, Melissa speaks broken French (in addition to native English), likes to read, loves her Mac computer, and has a 5-year-old son.. Enjoying our friendly chat, I felt as if this outgoing, intelligent woman was someone I could hang out with––chatting about anything and everything. At some point, our conversation veered toward reminiscing about unforgettable life moments.. Turns out, Melissa went to school with former Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions football star, Daunte Culpepper, when he was a rookie running back at UCF. She met the Motor City Cobra, Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns, at a fundraiser in Hollywood, Florida, and has hobnobbed with other well-knowns like Pete Yorn, Jesse Ventura and Alan Dershowitz. After winning concert tickets, she got backstage passes to meet Sarah McLachlan and Indigo Girls, too.. In the professional arena, Melissa is a member of the Florida Bar, B’nai B’rith Justice Unit, National Association of Subrogation Professionals and co-chair of the Florida chapter. For the past eight years, she has worked out of Hiday and Ricke’s Ft. Lauderdale office, where her primary focus is major insurance subrogation matters, including litigation––from pre-suit through post-judgment recovery. Prior to her move to Hiday and Ricke, she was staff counsel at Ocean Harbor Casualty Insurance Company.. Being an attorney these days has changed quite a bit, Melissa admits. Gone are the days of photocopies, fax machines and paper files. Email and texting are here to stay.. As all good things do, our conversation had to come to an end. Meeting Melissa was a pleasure.. Author: Carolyn Klucha

Matthew Sean Tucker's pasion for innovation and helping others led him to a career as a Registered Patent Attorney holding a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida.  Matthew has ventured into personal injury due to the gratification for helping others.  Matthew helps clients with patents, trademarks, personal injury, car accidents, slip & falls, and dog bites, to name just a few.. Prior to forming his law practice, Matthew worked on complex patent and trademark matters for fortune 50 companies and small inventors alike.  Matthew has litigated and prosecuted patents in multi-billion dollar patent portfolios.. Matthew is dedicated to his clients and dedicated to his practice.  Matthew works tirelessly so that each client feels like his only client.  It comes as no surprise that Matthew is a preeminent law firm in South Florida.. Matthew is able to make complex cases easy to understand and follow.  He is familiar with many complex areas of the law.  And because he litigates as well as prosecutes patents, Matthew has a unique patent application drafting perspective.

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.

Matthew Kramer is a member of Brinkley Morgan’s Real Estate and Corporate Law group. His practice includes representing lenders, borrowers, sellers, buyers, landlords, tenants and businesses in a variety of real estate and business transactions and disputes.. Mr. Kramer is a member of the Florida Bar, Broward County Bar Association, and is licensed in all Florida state courts, as well as Federal Courts in the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Real Estate from Florida State University and his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law. He is a native of Broward County and currently resides in Parkland with his wife, son and two daughters.

Matt Weissing is a native of Ft. Lauderdale and comes from a long legal heritage. His great uncles, Joseph Thomas (JT) Chancey and Christopher Chancey were two of Ft. Lauderdale’s earliest lawyers.. In 1954, Matt’s father, Louis Weissing moved to Ft. Lauderdale from Tampa.  First serving in the State Attorney’s Office, Louis Weissing ran and was elected Judge in 1956.  Matt grew up in a home where he constantly heard discussions about the legal issues his father decided. His father served first in the Court of Record and then as a Circuit Court Judge, and finally as the Chief Judge of the Sevententh Judicial Circuit culminating his 31 year Judicial career.  Matt enjoys a deep heritage in the law. Because of his deep legal roots, Matt is dedicated to serving his client’s needs and pursuing justice for those who entrust their legal matters to his care.. Following his service in the United States Marine Corps where he was awarded four Meritorious Promotions and a Meritorious Mast, Matt completed his education at the University of Florida in only two years and nine months and then he attended Nova University Law School.. Matt’s legal practice has focused on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death matters. Specifically, his practice concentrates in seeking compensation for clients from Motor Vehicle Accidents, Construction Site and Premises Accidents, Dog Bites/Injuries by Animals and Boating/Cruise Accidents. Mr. Weissing's experience includes handling cases involving motorcycle, automobile, boating and helicopter crashes. He also handles cases involving toxic chemical exposure and mis-filled prescriptions, as well as failure to provide security and excessive force/false arrest.  Mr. Weissing has been profiled in The Best Lawyers in America and is rated AV by his professional peers through the Martindale-Hubbell © Peer Review Rating system. The South Florida Legal Guide has named Mr. Weissing a "Top Lawyer" for his work in personal injury.. American Bar Association; The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyer’s Section; Broward County Bar Association member since 1986; American Association for Justice; Broward County Justice Association, serving in several officer positions and becoming President in 1999; The Florida Justice Association; American Chamber of Christians in Business, President 2001; currently volunteers for 4Kids of South Florida (a nationally awarded Foster care ministry); and is the former Chairman of the Trustees at his church.. Mr. Weissing is a member of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, including the Trial Bar of both Courts. Matt has appeared and argued before the Fourth District Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit , and the Florida Supreme Court.

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.

Massimo Reboa is a real estate attorney admitted to the Florida Bar since 2016 and to the Italian Bar since 2019.. After his Juris Doctor degree in Italy, Massimo Reboa won a full scholarship from Nova Southeastern University for a second JD.. Massimo Reboa currently focuses his practice on international closings, lease, eviction, and title insurance, corporate and business transactions both in the United States and Italy.

Martyn S. Elberg graduated from California Western School of Law in 2006. After graduation, Marty moved back to his hometown of Eagle Grove, Iowa to be closer to his and his wife’s family where they could raise their boys with the same Midwestern values they learned.  Soon after he was admitted to the Iowa bar, he opened his own practice to serve the small town.  After several years of being a general practitioner and transitioning their boys into responsible young men, Marty and his wife, Susie, moved to Florida. He now resides in Fort Lauderdale with Susie. Their children live in Iowa and Virginia. One is in the Army National Guard and the other served 5 years active duty in the US Navy and is now in the Navy Reserve.Marty has focused on Estate Planning since being admitted to the Florida bar in 2012. His experience goes back to when he prepared a simple will for one of his first clients in Iowa in 2007.  His practice has evolved where he creates full plans for a family’s well-being. Marty understands the fear of sitting down and planning for the inevitable, and he prides himself on his ability to truly listen to his clients while translating their vision into estate plans that meet their desires and expectations.  He appreciates the unique composition of each family and knows firsthand that thoughtful, creative customized planning can maximize both financial security and harmony therein.

Married, and proud father of a daughter and son. Member in good standing of the Florida Bar Association.

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.

Marian Lindquist is a Florida native, born in Fort Lauderdale.. Ms. Lindquist dropped out of high school in her junior year, but soon earned a GED and began attending Broward Community College.  Later she transferred to Florida Atlantic University, graduating in 1988.. While still in college, Ms. Lindquist combined her skills and strong work ethic and opened a temporary service agency providing secretarial services to more than 100 Broward County law firms.  When she took the Law School Aptitude Test, she scored in the top four percent of the nation and was offered three law school scholarships.  She began her legal studies at Mercer University and subsequently transferred to Nova Southeastern graduating in 1991.. Ms. Lindquist opened a general civil practice, Marian A. Lindquist, P.A., where she is able to combine her business practice with her legal skills helping people.

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.

Mara Alyson received her Juris Doctor from Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova South Eastern University in 1999, and was admitted to the to the Florida Bar that same year. In 2004, she was subsequently admitted into the United States District Court for the Southern District and in 2010, Ms. Alyson became a Circuit Civil Certified Mediator, with an additional certification in Mortgage Mediation. Ms. Alyson’s experience focuses in residential and commercial real estate, with an emphasis on condominium and cooperative associations, mortgage foreclosure (borrower and lender), real estate closings and title insurance, as well on the related civil litigation related to these areas.. With her knowledge in residential and commercial real estate and her extensive relationships within the community, Ms. Alyson concentrates her practice on representation of homeowners’ associations, cooperative associations and condominium associations throughout the State of Florida.  Ms. Alyson assists associations with a variety of matters including by way of example-assessment collections, declaration amendments, vendor contract negotiations, tenant demands, and enforcement of covenants insurance loses and related litigation.. Ms. Alyson’s practice offers strategic solutions for the most common problems faced by community and condominium associations. Whether it is a complex matter regarding contract litigation, an insurance loss, officer and director liability, or a lien foreclosure for delinquent assessments, she helps protect the association as a whole, its Board and by extension its members. She understands that Board Members are involved volunteers and dedicate valuable personal time. With this in mind, Ms. Alyson is dedicated to providing practical efficient solutions to legal problems with a focus on customer care and service.. Ms. Alyson was recently featured on a national news program for her pro bono representation of a Holocaust survivor’s faulty foreclosure by a national lending institution.  She has joined Saavedra | Goodwin as a new senior counsel and brings her broad-based knowledge of transactional and litigation experience to the firm.. Mara Alyson was born in New York and relocated with her family to South Florida in the early 1970s.  Mara has strong ties to the South Florida Community and has served as President of a PTA and continues to volunteer for numerous civic causes.