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William “Bill” R. Scherer cofounded Conrad & Scherer in 1974 with his late partner Rex Conrad. Over the past almost four decades, Mr. Scherer has grown the firm into one of Florida’s leading law firms and has expanded the firm’s presence with offices in New York, New York, Brevard, North Carolina, and Quito, Ecuador.. AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® since 1987, Mr. Scherer is a seasoned trial attorney. He has litigated over 100 trials in both jury and non-jury cases before state, appellate, and federal courts. Mr. Scherer’s cases and legal accomplishments have received coverage by major television networks such as CNN, CNBC, MSNBC and FNN and national and local newspapers such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, South Florida Business Journal, the Daily Business Review, the Sun-Sentinel and the Miami Herald.. Mr. Scherer was lead counsel for victims of the infamous multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Scott Rothstein. Notably, Mr. Scherer led his complex litigation team and achieved an historic settlement returning to investors what is said to be the highest percentages of recovery for victims of a Ponzi scheme. News outlets described the settlement as a “huge victory” and a “landmark” lawsuit.. In 2005, Mr. Scherer served as plaintiff’s counsel in a high-profile commercial lawsuit involving the sale of a health insurance company and obtained, by jury verdict, one of the largest damage awards in Broward County history.. During the historical 2000 Presidential Election Litigation in Florida, Mr. Scherer led a team of attorneys representing President George W. Bush and personally represented the President in the Broward County recount.. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Scherer has also served as counsel to various government entities. From 1988 to 2005, Mr. Scherer served as General Counsel to the North Broward Hospital District, one of the largest public health care providers in the nation, with four hospitals and nine specialized treatment centers. As General Counsel for the Hospital District, he supervised teams of legal experts in healthcare and malpractice law, and was responsible for all trials and legal actions taken by or against the Hospital District.. Mr. Scherer began his legal career as a law clerk to the Indiana Supreme Court and the Honorable Charles Fulton, Former Chief of the United States District Court for the South District of Florida.

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.

Vivian Fazio is a native Floridian. She was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale and attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Ms. Fazio received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She returned to Fort Lauderdale and served as District Representative to former Congressman E. Clay Shaw, Jr. (deceased) before enrolling in law school at Nova Southeastern University College of Law. While at NSU, Ms. Fazio was honored to be selected for the Moot Court Society and to compete against other Florida law schools in oral advocacy at the Florida Bar Convention in Orlando as part of NSU's Moot Court Team.. Ms. Fazio is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She has more than 20 years experience representing individuals, hospitals, medical and dental professionals, large corporations, small businesses and governmental entities before state and federal courts throughout Florida.. Ms. Fazio is an AV-rated litigator, and has been recognized by Florida Trend as a Legal Elite. In 2016, Ms. Fazio was appointed by the incoming President of the Florida Bar to serve on the prestigious Civil Procedure Rules Committee. The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure govern the practice of civil law, and must be followed by anyone who brings or defends a civil lawsuit.. In 2018, Ms. Fazio was appointed by the Governor to serve on the 17th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission, which vets, interviews and recommends applicants to the Governor when judicial vacancies occur.. Ms. Fazio is an active member of the Broward County Bar Association, where she serves on the Professionalism and Emerging Legal Issues committees, and the Broward County Women Lawyers' Association, where she serves on the Board of Directors. Ms. Fazio also mentors second and third year law students at Nova Southeastern University College of Law, and middle and high school girls at PACE Center for Girls. Ms. Fazio is on the Board of the St. Gregory the Great Women's Guild and seeks to better her community through all of her endeavors.

VICTIM RIGHTS LAW FIRM - We Fight for Victims of Sexual Assault. Brian Silber is a passionate trial attorney who specializes in fighting for victims of sexual assault. With over 20 years of experience in the courtroom, he seeks compensation and punitive damages for victims.. He began his career in 2003 as a prosecutor at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He served in a special unit dedicated to fighting domestic violence and as a supervisor and lead felony prosecutor. In 2006, Mr. Silber left government and entered the private sector where he focused on criminal defense and civil asset forfeiture until dedicating himself to fighting for victim rights. He is a member of the Florida Bar and over 20 federal courts across the United States.. Mr. Silber has successfully represented people from all walks of life, including judges, police officers, politicians, doctors, other lawyers, corporations, and hundreds of regular every-day people. He has handled many high-profile cases including those in the media and has been to trial over 100 times.. Mr. Silber is also a Florida Supreme Court certified mediator and has tremendous experience helping people negotiate settlements without the need for court intervention.. After many years practicing on both sides of the criminal courtroom, Mr. Silber had occasion to represent a person who was the victim of a horrendous sexual assault. The experience was so utterly moving and so personally satisfying as the lawyer, that he decided to devote his law practice to fighting for victims.. Fighting for people in crisis is something Mr. Silber has always thrived on and excelled at.. Now, his clients have the benefit of a seasoned prosecutor and a seasoned defense lawyer who truly knows the ins and outs of both sides – a skill and knowledge base that gives victims a great advantage. Not to mention, his knowledge and contacts in law enforcement have proven to be an invaluable resource for victims that wish to come forward and report what happened to them.

Thank you for visiting this page to find out a little more about me. I'm a Broward County bankruptcy lawyer. I help clients get out of debt by filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions. A core belief of mine is that everything in life is relationship based and I value the relationship that I develop with each and every client.. I know it's difficult trying to decide on a lawyer through the internet and because of that, I offer a "no charge - no obligation" initial consultation. This allows an opportunity to meet and review your financial situation. During this session, we'll discuss whatever options you may have available to get you back on your feet or out of an uncomfortable situation (lawsuits come to mind). Your best option may not be bankruptcy and if that's the case, you'll hear that from me also. I don't believe in "scare tactics" and my goal is to ease your fears and concerns - not escalate them so you'll hire me. My office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. so you don't even have to miss work.. I have been licensed to practice law in the state of Florida since 2003. I am a member of the Florida Bar, Southern District of Florida, Broward Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) and a proud member of the United States Supreme Court. All of these memberships keep me up to date on bankruptcy law, trends in bankruptcy and pending legislation that could help you!. Before becoming a lawyer, I was fortunate to work at AT&T for 21 years. There, I developed an indelible commitment to providing exceptional service at a highly professional level and producing a high quality work product. Those traits are still with me today and form the cornerstone of my practice. Most people aren't happy about filing bankruptcy and we're focused on making the experience a positive one. To achieve that goal, I try my best to return all phone calls and emails within 24 hours and keep the office open until 7:00 p.m. weekdays and until 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays. My staff prides themselves on being responsive to your questions and requests. I make myself available for emergencies when necessary and it's important to know that I don't cut corners in preparing petitions - I do them all myself.. If you're feeling the weight of financial debt and it's stressing you out, call or email today and set up a free consultation. You have nothing to lose and might just find the answers that will help you start enjoying life again.

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.

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.

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.

Rhoda is a sole practicioner, and has helped many clients in family law and civil matters, including domestic violence.  She is devoted, knowledgeable and appropriately aggressive in her representation of all her clients.  She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000.  Rhoda is also a Guardian ad Litem since 2002 for children.. Rhoda is an active member of the legal community and attends legal events and seminars.. She is an active member of our community including NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) (Vice President); Kiwanis Deerfield Beach West (President(; Dania Lyoins Clubs; Mission United Veterans Program (Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney), The Broward Coalition (Member), and Disabled American Veterans Auxillary (Member).. Rhoda put herself throught college and law school as a single parent.. Rhoda has two children (2 adult sons) and lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.. Please contact Rhoda for a consultation at to schedule an appointment.

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.

Peter Spillis brings more than 20 years of experience as a civil trial lawyer to Kelley/Uustal. He has worked as defense counsel for some of the largest insurance companies in the world, and today uses his insight to protect the rights of injured victims and families. Mr. Spillis has been named to the 2010 “Legal Elite” list by Florida Trend magazine and has been recognized  as a Top Lawyer by the South Florida Legal Guide from 2012 through 2014.

Personal Injury Attorney. Mass Tort Personal Injury Attorney representing consumers or persons injured by defective products, drugs, devices, as well as accidents resulting in personal injury.  Additional information regarding Gabriel F. Zambrano, P.A., is available at the "Recall Attorneys" and "Recall Lawsuits". These sites also include information regarding ongoing investigations and lawsuits.. With regard to "Mass Torts", these cases are not traditional "class actions", rather they involve individual claims organized, or coordinated, on a Federal or State level on behalf of injured or aggrieved individuals.  Gabriel F. Zambrano is actively involved in representing girls and women that suffered serious personal injuries from the use or DRSP (DROSPIRENONE) containing birth controls pills. He has been interviewed, as early as November 2009, with regard to the dangers these contraceptives posed, and emerging scientific publications have recognized that DRSP (DROSPIRENONE) birth control pills pose a 2x-3x risk of venous thromboemoblism (VTE), blood clots, pulmonary emboli (PE) and/or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in comparison to other forms of birth control. On October 27, 2011, the Food & Drug Administration confirmed DRSP (DROSPIRENONE) birth control pills present a significantly higher risk of VTE, PE, DVT, to users than other hormonal contraceptives. In fact, FDA noted this risk was 1.74x. Additional information on these pills is available at "YAZ BITTER PILL".. Gabriel F. Zambrano efforts as an advocate regarding DRSP (DROSPIRENONE) birth control also include the following:. Please feel free to contact Gabriel F. Zambrano, P.A., with any requests for information or follow up contact.

Peggy Cruz-Townsend, Esq. graduated in 1997 from the top-notch University of Florida College of Law located in Gainesville, Florida. She has been practicing law since 1998.  She is a former Palm Beach County prosecutor and a former magistrate. She currently serves Martin, Saint Lucie and Indian River counties in the Treasure Coast area as well as Broward and Palm Beach counties in South Florida.

My practice, located in South Florida, is solely dedicated to estate planning and probate administration, guardianships, and tax planning.

My Law Firm and I take great pleasure in forging lasting relationships with our clients with personal service, and protecting their best interests. We take pride in representing a complete client base, from large corporations to small companies, sole inventors, entrepreneurs, and mom & pop businesses. We would be pleased to discuss your intellectual propery matters.

Mr. Waldman is the founder of the firm, and is individually rated "AV" (pre-eminent) by the Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory. An "AV" rating indicates that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence, has usually practiced law for thirty-four years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.  In addition to his commercial litigation practice, he is a certified State and Federal Court Mediator) and a certified Arbitrator (American Arbitration Association, American Health Lawyers Association, ARIAS, CPR and FINRA).  He also serves as a Special Master in the Broward County Circuit Court's Complex Litigation Unit.. In 2010, Mr. Waldman was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist as a Governing Board Member to the South Florida Water Management District (At Large Member for St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) for the term March 2010 - March 2014. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate of the State of Florida on April 27, 2010.  The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 7.5 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply.  A key initiative is the restoration of America's Everglades – the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history. The District is also working to improve the Kissimmee River and its floodplain, Lake Okeechobee and South Florida's coastal estuaries.. Also in 2010, Mr. Waldman was recommended by The Florida Bar Board of Governors and, upon that recommendation, later appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to a four year term as a Member of the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission. In 2013, Mr. Waldman was elected by his fellow Commissioners as the Chairman of the Commission.. Mr. Waldman also frequently serves as an expert witness in litigation, arbitration and administrative matters involving the award of reasonable attorneys' fees and disputes involving professional standards of care in the legal community.

Mr. Nipon is a civil trial lawyer. He handles serious personal injury matters, including medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. He only represents the victims of negligence.. Mr. Nipon was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Thereafter, he moved to Florida to attend law school at Nova University Center for the Study of Law. He received a law degree of Juris Doctor. Mr. Nipon was admitted as a member of The Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1982.. Beginning in 1982, Mr. Nipon worked as an associate lawyer at a civil trial law firm in Hollywood, Florida. He established his own civil trial law practice in Fort Lauderdale in 1984. During the past 35 years he has devoted his professional life to zealously protecting the rights of his clients. Mr. Nipon is proud of his reputation throughout the legal community. His reputation has been built by ethically and successfully helping thousands of clients since 1982.

Mr. Nicholson is a former state and federal prosecutor with extensive experience in health care complaince and regulatory enforcement matters.  Mr. Nicholson is a frequent instructor and lecturer on federal and state enforcement matters relating to the health care industry.  Mr. Nicholson concentrates his practice on representing licensed professionals and other health care providers in all phases of adminstrative, civil and criminal health care regulatory matters.  Mr. Nicholson represents clients before licensing boards; before federal regulatory agencies such as HHS, DEA and FDA; in state criminal investigations; and in federal grand jury investigations.  Mr. Nicholson is an experienced trial attorney, having tried a number of cases in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies.  Mr. Nicholson also represents professionals in complex civil litigation matters.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.