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Whether you are facing divorce, fighting for child custody, relocating, or adopting a stepchild, making legal decisions that will impact the future of your family is always difficult. You can make it much easier on yourself by having a competent and compassionate attorney by your side to help you achieve your goals. At Sandra Bonfiglio, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, we work hard to obtain favorable results for our clients as efficiently and economically as possible. Contact our experienced Fort Lauderdale family law & divorce attorneys today.

Trey was born in San Diego, California but is now located in Ft. Lauderdale and practices throughout the state of Florida. His main practice areas include estate planning, probate, trust administration, real estate, and adoption. Trey received his J.D. from Shepard Broad College of Law, Nova Southeastern University in 2005 where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the ILSA Journal of International and Comparative Law. Before that, Trey earned his B.A. from Liberty University in 2001. To schedule a free consultation with Trey, visit his website or call.

Steve focuses his practice in the areas of taxation, private client services, estate planning and mergers and uses his broad knowledge of accounting, business, taxation and estate and trust laws to provide practical and valuable guidance to his clients.. Steve’s broad range of transactional experience stems from nearly 20 years of sophisticated lawyering, from managing simple acquisitions to designing the structure of, and negotiating complex economic and governance terms in various multi-state joint ventures for nationally recognized clients.. Having a background in accounting and from working as an accountant prior to becoming a lawyer, Steve has an advantage over many lawyers when evaluating and negotiating economic deal background is also invaluable when advising on tax matters which have included representation of individuals, businesses and estates against IRS audits, designing organizational structures that minimize taxes and utilizing sophisticated estate tax reduction strategies that help to preserve clients’ wealth over multiple generations.. With an unmatched level of attention and responsiveness, Steve strives to provide all clients of Silverman Schermer with great outcomes and commitment to quality has allowed Steve to build Silverman Schermer’s base of high net worth family clients that rely on him for counsel that goes beyond traditional lawyering and frequently involves balancing of difficult family dynamics.. Super Lawyers and Florida Trends’ Legal Elite have recognized Steve as a preeminent understands the need to give back to the addition to financial support of local organizations, he volunteers his time to the Greater Miami – Miami Beach Police Foundation, Inc., a public charity that he assisted generous clients to create, and is actively involved with Make A Wish as a Make A Wish the benefits of a large business and social network, Steve is an active member of the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale, Weston Hills Country Club and the Miami chapter of Ivy.. In his private life, Steve enjoys making memories with his wife Stacey and their two daughters.

Staci M. Hershey, the managing partner of the Hershey Law Firm, P.A. was previously a partner at Grisales-Racini, Shefer, Hershey, Gonzalez-Rabagh, Miculitzki, LLLP (GRSH LAW), where she was the head of the Civil Litigation Department and Finance Manager.. Education:. Ms. Hershey earned a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law degree from Louisiana State University’s, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2008. By attending LSU, Ms. Hershey was exposed to a combination of French and Spanish civilian legal traditions, as well as the Anglo American common law tradition, resulting in a bijural legal education which affords her a unique prospective on the law. Ms. Hershey furthered her legal education in Lyon, France studying comparative law issues in civilian jurisdictions while participating in a summer program sponsored by the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in cooperation with the Universite Jean Moulin-Lyon III.

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

Represent plaintiffs and defendants in commercial civil litigation including contract and collection matters, real estate disputes, mortgage foreclosure, probate litigation, business disputes, commercial eviction matters.. Represent buyers/sellers of real estate and buyers/sellers of companies and corporations.. Call for a free consultation -

Philip C. Rosen enjoys helping his clients find practical solutions to very real problems. Admitted to the New York Bar in 2000 and the Florida Bar Association in 2002, Mr. Rosen is currently affiliated with the Real Property and Probate and Trust Law Section and Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar Association. He is an agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and the Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC.. In 1996, Mr. Rosen graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University, where he was Treasurer of Sigma Alpha Mu. He then received his J.D. in 1999 from Brooklyn Law School, contributed to the Journal of International Law and Policy and was selected as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society. Mr. Rosen has been recognized by the South Florida Edition of Florida Super Lawyers as one of South Florida's Rising Stars in 2009.

Nydia Menendez is the Managing and Founding Partner of the Firm.. She obtained her law degree in 1992 from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and here Masters in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1999. Before opening the doors of Menendez Law Firm in 2002, Nydia worked for the Florida Department of Revenue, Deloitte & Touche, and Holland & Knight.. Nydia serves the South Florida community in the areas of Tax, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Corporate/Business law. She is passionate about helping individuals and families plan their affairs so they can have a voice and be in control of their life choices. This was her main reason for launching an education center in the firm, which hosts webinars every month. (Click here to see the schedule for upcoming webinars.). When Nydia is not in the office, she is likely travelling, cooking, gardening, or at the farm with Ranger – a beautiful retired racehorse.. Nydia believes that the legal profession is one of nobility and advocacy. For this reason, she supports several organizations, such as Legal Aid, Hispanic Unity, Broward County Bar Association, World Vision, Feed the Hungry, Compassion International, and others.

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My firm is committed to providing quality legal representation and above all, personal, prompt attention to individuals and businesses in South Florida. My twenty plus years of legal experience enables me to give qualified, knowledgeable, legal service. My commitment to excellence and our clients success, motivates the firm to provide professional services based upon a solid foundation of knowledge, research and technology. That commitment allows the firm to address ones special legal needs.. STEVEN E. EISENBERG, AREA’S OF PRACTICE INCLUDE TAX PLANNING, IRS DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS, CORPORATE LAW, ESTATE PLANNING, TRUST, AND PROBATE LAW IN FLORIDA. HE IS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE LAW IN FLORIDA AND TEXAS. STEVEN RECEIVED HIS B.A. FROM NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, HIS LAW DEGREE FROM ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS AND A MASTERS DEGREE IN TAX LAW FROM SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY IN DALLAS, TEXAS. MR. EISENBERG WAS A RECIPIENT OF THE PRENTICE HALL AWARD IN TAXATION AND HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF TAXATION FOR ACCOUNTANTS, A NATIONAL PUBLICATION. HE HAS AUTHORED NUMEROUS CLIENT NEWSLETTERS ON ESTATE PLANNING AND OTHER TOPICS. MR. EISENBERG IS ALSO ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. HE WAS AN ELECTED COMMISSIONER OF THE PLANTATION ACRES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR NINE YEARS, AND A FORMER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TEMPLE BETH TORAH and THE DAVID POSNACK HEBREW DAY SCHOOL. HE IS CURRENTLY  SERVES ON THE CITY OF PLANTATION’S PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

Mr. Saavedra was born in Havana, Cuba and is fluent in English and Spanish. He received his B.A. in 1979 from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. in 1986 from the George Washington University School of Law, while working as Staff Assistant for Congressman William Lehman in Washington, D.C.Mr. Saavedra is the founding member of our firm, established in 1989. Admitted to the Bars of Florida, Connecticut and Washington D.C., Mr. Saavedra has been granted the distinction of an AV rating by the Martindale Hubbell Association. Mr. Saavedra specializes in corporate and commercial transactions, including general aviation related transactions, mergers and acquisitions, complex commercial transactions, land development, property and casualty claims, and business transactions as well as derivative litigation, including transactions associated with the Bahamas and Costa Rica. Most notably, during his career Mr. Saavedra has represented sellers, purchasers and lenders in approximately $3.2 billion ($3,200,000,) dollars in cumulative corporate acquisitions and real estate transactions in a variety of asset purchases, land development transactions, complex commercial refinancings, long-term leasehold and subleasehold financings, and distressed debt acquisitions. In 2008, 2009 and 2011, Mr. Saavedra served as corporate counsel for a corporate client in handling a $168 million bond and conventional related financing with SunTrust Bank, N.A., TD Bank, Bank United. In 2013, Mr. Saavedra served as corporate borrower counsel for a $200 million senior credit facility/syndication, providing leadership and coordination among his corporate client and 7 national lenders involved for all aspects of the negotiation and documentation involved in the transaction.From fixed base operators to international & domestic institutional clients and former international political figures, Mr. Saavedra is pleased to represent diverse clientele in corporate and strategic matters.

Mr. Cohen is an experienced attorney focusing on surety, construction, and commercial matters. He handles all phases of a dispute from pre-litigation to post-judgment collection activities in state court, federal court and in arbitration. Mr. Cohen has successfully settled lawsuits on behalf of sureties in disputes over contract balances and obligee misconduct detrimental to the surety. He has also secured judgments on behalf of sureties against defaulted principals for indemnification and negotiated chapter 11 plans with debtor-principals on terms favorable to the surety.. Mr. Cohen also represents general contractors, subcontractors, and owners on a variety of construction-related disputes including construction defects, contractor negligence, and contractual interpretation. Other types of matters Mr. Cohen has handled include those involving fidelity bonds, wage and benefits bonds, employment disputes, and first party insurance disputes. Mr. Cohen has advised business clients on implementing “best practices” to reduce liability exposure relating to administrative and regulatory matters. He has also negotiated and drafted a variety of employment contracts.. Before graduating law school, Mr. Cohen was licensed as a series 7, 63, and 53 investment officer in a large financial institution where he advised business and retail clients with respect to investing in fixed-income securities.. Mr. Cohen graduated from the University of Florida in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance.  He received his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law in 2002. Mr. Cohen is a member of the National Bond Claims Association, Philadelphia Surety Claims Association, American Bar Association, and Broward Bar Association as well as an officer and active member of “DiveBar.” DiveBar is an Underwater Bar Association composed of lawyers and judges dedicated to raising public awareness about the coral reefs and marine environment through scuba diving, charitable activities and education. He currently serves as the Vice-President of Membership in this very unique South Florida bar association.. Mr. Cohen is admitted to practice law in Florida and Pennsylvania, the United States District Courts and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, both the district and bankruptcy courts.

Mike Colodny, the founder of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate, PA, has nearly 40 years of legal experience representing national corporations, banking institutions and insurance companies in corporate matters, insurance regulatory work and lobbying before government agencies and quasi-judicial public boards and commissions.. Mr. Colodny served as General Counsel for the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association and its successor, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, for which he was instrumental in negotiating several billion dollars in catastrophe claims funding, thereby assuring the Association’s ability to serve policyholders in the wake of a major hurricane.. His experience and renown in the insurance industry was a key factor in his being named in September 2010 to Florida Underwriter Magazine's new Statewide Editorial Advisory Board on the Florida insurance market.. Throughout his career, Mr. Colodny has been active in the community and has held many public offices. He served as City Councilman and four-term Mayor of the City of North Miami, attorney for the President of the Florida Senate, City Attorney for the Town of Golden Beach and Special Counsel for the City of South Miami. His dedication to civic matters has earned him numerous awards and recognitions from community and civic organizations, including the Carrie Meek Award for his efforts to promote community education in Miami-Dade County by the Miami-Dade County Coalition for Community Education of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.. He has been involved in numerous civic and service organizations, including Broward Days, the North Miami Chamber of Commerce, which he led as President; the United States Conference of Mayors; the Mayor’s Economic Task Force; the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Task Force on Community Affairs; Villa Maria Convalescent Home and Visions for Victory.  In 2008, he was elected Chairman of the Joseph Meyerhoff Senior Center.. Mr. Colodny is licensed to practice law in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as the Supreme Court of the State of Florida.  He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Broward County Bar Association, the Dade County Bar Association and the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. Mr. Colodny, who has attained the highest rating of “AV” by Martindale Hubbell, was named as a "Key Partner" by South Florida Business Journal in 2006 and as a Super Lawyer in 2007 and 2008.. He received his bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he was recognized by election to Florida Blue Key, the University of Florida Hall of Fame and Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.

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.

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.

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.

Kurt Zimmerman has practiced law for over 30 years in the areas of real property, probate and trust law, beginning at the national law firm of McDermott, Will & Emery in its Chicago office. A graduate of the American College of Trust and Estate Council (ACTEC) Florida Fellows Institute, Mr. Zimmerman has been recognized as one of Florida Trend's “Legal Elite.”. Education:. Mr. Zimmerman is a graduate of the University of Michigan (B.A. 1986) where he was a walk-on student-athlete (baseball), earning 4 varsity letters and being individually honored as First Team Academic All-Big Ten, First Team All-Big Ten, Most Outstanding Player - Big Ten Tournament, and recipient of the Wolverine Award, which goes to the team’s “most inspirational player.” He and his Michigan teammates — including Hall of Famer Barry Larkin and Olympic Gold Medalist and Sullivan Award Winner (“most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States”) Jim Abbott — won three Big Ten Conference championships and competed twice in the NCAA Division I National Championship Tournament (College World Series).. Mr. Zimmerman received his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D. 1990) where his peers elected him President of the Vanderbilt Bar Association and where he was selected by vote of the entire law faculty as recipient of the Bennett Douglas Bell Memorial Prize, which goes to the graduate “who is not only well versed in the law, but who embodies the highest conception of the ethics of the profession.” Mr. Zimmerman continues to serve Vanderbilt Law School by conducting admissions interviews for South Florida applicants.. Community Service:. Mr. Zimmerman is active in the community and serves on the governing boards of several local organizations, including:. Professional Memberships:. His professional memberships include the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, the Broward County Bar Association, the Estate Planning Council of Broward County, and the Planned Giving Council of Broward County.. Personal:. Mr. Zimmerman and his wife of 30 years (Patricia Hooley) reside in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Zimmerman’s three children attended Pine Crest School and the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan where they were the 5th consecutive generation of the Zimmerman family to attend Michigan.

I have worked at Medalie & Medalie, PA for over 20 years.  Until 2022, I worked with my father, Don Medalie, who shared the wisdom he gained from his 62 years in the practice.  He also taught me fundamentals of a law practice:  act in the clients' long-term best interests, timely respond to client inquiries, focus on specific practice areas to develop deep expertise.  This philosophy has enabled us to represent families and businesses for multiple decades and multiple generations.

I have practiced law in the area of estate planning for over thirty years, first in MN and currently in FL. As an experienced estate planning attorney, I work with clients to develop plans that fit their individual needs. No client is too small. Whether the plan involves a simple will or a more complex trust, I believe everyone should have a plan in place. I also offer suggestions for ways my clients can avoid the unnecessary delay and expense of probate. I merge the principles of Biblical stewardship and the interpersonal relationships involved in estate planning with the ever changing tax and legal landscape to help individuals and families achieve their goals for the distribution of the estates that have been entrusted to them.As the world faces unprecedented challenges at this time, please know that I am here to serve you. For many, the current crisis is serving as a wake-up call to get their estate plans in order.. Do you have a Will or Trust in place? Do you have a Power of Attorney where you have appointed someone to make financial decisions for you if you are not able? Do you have a Health Care Surrogate where you have appointed someone to make medical decisions for you if you are not able? Have you reviewed and updated beneficiaries on all life insurance policies and retirement plans?Leaving these questions unanswered means leaving many more unanswered questions and financial stress for your loved ones in the event of your death or incapacity. I can help you answer these questions and guide you through the process.

I have been practicing tax law and tax resolution since I received my Masters In Law in Tax in 1971. I have handled many difficult tax matters over the last 47 years. I have been certifed as a Board Certified Tax Lawyer for the past 33 years and I am also a Florida Superlawyer in Tax. Please see my website at for all of my qualificaitons. There is no substitute for experience when dealing with tax matters.

I have been an attorney engaged in Commercial Litigation for 45 recently, when I decided to retire from active practice, my practice consisted of complex litigation all types of business disputes, in real estate, construction defects, breach of contacts, fraud cases, bank disputes and have also spend many years practicing family law and representing creditors in the Bankruptcy Court. I am a Supreme Court Certified Mediator in the Circuit Court in Florida and have mediated complex cases in different disciplines. After retiring and devoting myself to Mediation only, my hourly rate was reduced to $350 per hour from $650 per hour for my commercial litigation practice. My background is very diverse and includes,  business disputes, commercial landlord, matters, construction defect cases, all kinds of commercial litigation including breach of contract claims, business separation litigation, eminent domain cases, intra and inter corporate disputes regarding ownership and unlawful competition claims, bad faith in personal injuiry claims, property disputes and much more. I'm using Zoom during the pandemic and then will return to face-to-face mediation or, if the parties agree, I'll serve as an arbitrator.. Very diverse background with a lot of jury and non-jury trials.

I appreciate the unique set of facts and circumstances that each of my clients bring to the table. I thrive on working with each one to identify the issues and potential impacts that aid in making the best legal decisions.

I am a shareholder with Berman, Kean & Riguera, P.A.  I earned my J.D. at the University Of Miami School Of Law (JD, Magna Cum Laude, 1990), where I was a member of the University of Miami Law Review.  I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1990 and have been practicing continuously in South Florida ever since.  I am also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.    I am rated “AV” by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating awarded by that organization.  In addition, I have been selected numerous times for inclusion in Florida Trend Legal Elite magazine, Super Lawyers (Top Attorneys in Florida), and the South Florida Legal Guide - Top Lawyers.. In my 20+ year career, I have successfully handled a wide variety of complex commercial and civil litigation matters for both corporate and individual clients before state and federal courts, as well as arbitration panels.  I have also handled numerous appeals at both the state and federal court level.  I particularly concentrate my practice on litigation matters involving contract disputes, business torts, creditors’ rights, real estate litigation, partner and shareholder disputes, employment litigation defense, commercial landlord/tenant disputes and condominium association litigation.. Other interests: golf, astronomy, history

I am a member-at-large of the Executive Council of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, which is the governing body of the section.. From 2011 through 2015 I was Treasurer, and during 2016, I was Chief Financial Officer, of the Underwater Bar Association Inc. ("DiveBar"), which is a bar association composed of legal professionals that promotes education and awareness about coral reefs and marine environment through scuba diving, philanthropic activities, and learning experiences.. I am Law Officer of the Fort Lauderdale Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, an international Sec. 503(c)(iii) organization that promotes boating education and satefy.. Formerly I served as Commodore, Vice Commodrre, and Fleet Captain of the Southeast Florida Yacht Club, formerly known as the Eastern Stores Aventura Yacht Club.. My avocational interests include boating, SCUBA diviing and underwater photography, travel photography, and personal computers.