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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Karina Rodrigues is a skilled South Florida trial attorney handling a variety of personal injury matters, including catastrophic injury, dangerous products, car accidents, consumer fraud, medical malpractice, premises liability, pharmaceutical liability, and wrongful death. She also handles business litigation cases.. Karina is a Brazilian-American and is fluent in Portuguese. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and also possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a minor in entrepreneurship. While in law school, she served as an Executive and Senior Articles Editor with the Journal of Law and Public Policy. She also served as the President of the Latino Law Student Association and was the Editor-in-Chief of their newsletter.. To schedule a consultation with Karina Rodrigues, please contact Kelley/Uustal today.

I was raised and educated in the State of Florida.  After graduating from the University of Florida, I attended the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center.  During my final year of Law School, I participated in an internship at the Broward County State Attorney's office.  Upon graduating from law school I was hired as an Assistant State Attorney.  Prosecuting all ranges of crimes from Juvenile through First Degree Felonies I quickly progressed to be a lead Prosecutor running a Division.  After four years, I was recruited by Adorno & Yoss an international law firm providing a full range of interdisciplinary services to its clients throughout the Western Hemisphere. Adorno & Yoss is the largest certified minority-owned firm in the United States and the only law firm member of the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council's Corporate Plus Program. It is the most diverse law firm in the country.  After three years of working at Adorno, I opened Michael D. Weinstein P.A. I utilize my experience and interpersonal skills to provide the very best representation to my clients.

I was born on August 26, the anniversary of the day that women won the right to vote. Being politically active and an advocate for women's rights came naturally. A legacy or destiny.. I started college with no thought of becoming an employment discrimination lawyer. As an award-winning high-school artist (National First Prize in the "Hallmark Cards High School Talent Search") I won a full scholarship to Michigan State University, from which I graduated (magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa) with an ever-so-useful degree in Art History.. My radicalizing experience for a born-on-the-26th-of-August woman was not so much an epiphany as a reality check: getting passed over for promotion in my first job out of college for a man because "you'll get married, get pregnant and quit." Women in the 70s were supposed to have husbands, babies and homes, not careers. I sensed that I'd been discriminated against, but didn't know what to do about it. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was only a few years old. Few lawyers brought gender discrimination suits. (The only reason that women had been included in Title VII’s protections was because a segregationist opponent sponsored a floor amendment, thinking that including women would create enough baggage to sink the proposed law.). Jump forward a few years and I was “married with children.” I attended an organizational meeting for a Fort Lauderdale chapter of the National Organization for Women and its message of equality catapulted me into driving around the state for two years in a 1960 Oldsmobile with two babies in tow to organize NOW chapters. I ran for and was elected to the NOW National Board of Directors in 1972. I lobbied in Tallahassee for the Equal Rights Amendment in 1973 and 1974. When the ERA didn’t pass, its proponents threatened to run for office. A male legislator told me that "no one like you (a women’s libber)" could ever get elected. Wrong. I ran and, in 1974 (at age 27), became the first woman from Broward County, Florida, to serve in the Florida House of Representatives. My campaign slogan during that Watergate/watershed year: It's time.. One term in the Florida House was enough. I retired from politics and went to law school, graduating and becoming a lawyer in 1979.. In 1982, I married my now-partner and soul mate Bill Amlong (a former Miami Herald reporter I had met while I was in Tallahassee but that's another story). We started our little mom and pop law firm that year, struggling like most small businesses do. Then I did a lot of family law, while Bill did a little bit of everything.. And then Bill started litigating the discrimination cases my NOW colleagues referred to us, which got us started in employment law. We are still a mom and pop law firm, although we have grown far beyond our initial vision. Now we concentrate almost exclusively on cases involving employment rights. Together, Bill and I have tried and settled hundreds of discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination cases. We've done well. I won Florida's first significant sexual harassment judgment. Stockett v. Tolin, 791 F. Supp. 1536 (S.D. Fla. 1992). Bill won a Supreme Court case that changed the contours of sexual harassment litigation. Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 524 U.S. 775 (1998). In 2018, we tried and won a case, Igwe v. City of Miami, in the Top 100 Verdicts in Florida.. I have practiced 40 years. I am AV Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell. I've been a Super Lawyer since 2007. I have lectured extensively on employment law, discrimination and sexual harassment on local, state, national and international levels.. I believe in people being judged on what they can do, not on things they can't change like their gender, their race or their age. I love what I do. Nothing is more satisfying than watching a client who came into my office crushed by losing a job or powerless in the face of workplace discrimination regain their confidence.. I can help you fight back against workplace injustice. I can use what I’ve learned in 40 years of practice to help you get the pay or promotion or severance package you deserve. I can point to the results in cases I’ve tried to help convince your former employer to make a fair settlement without litigation. And if your case goes to trial, you’ll have the benefit of the thousands of hours I’ve spent in the courtroom, preparing me to try my most important case yet: yours.. Think about it.

I have practiced criminal law as a defense attorney for over 40 years and represented people in both federal and state matters in different states. I have both lectured and mentored or lawyers in over 20 different states and 3 foreign countries. The 6th Amendment right to counsel is critical to our system of justice

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 earned my J.D. magna cum laude in 1985 from Nova Southeastern University Law School where I was Editor-In-Chief of the Nova Law Review and was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence awarded at graduation for outstanding intellectual achievement and overall scholarship. I earned my Bachelor of Science in 1973 from Ohio State University where I was a member of the varsity swimming team.. I am a former partner in the prestigious law firm of Holland & Knight, LLP, where I spent the first 17 years of my legal career. I am a member of the Florida Bar, including the Family Law Section, the American Bar Association, including its Family Law Section, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Broward County Bar Association.. In my community, I have been active as an Executive Board Member of the Communities in Schools of Broward County, Inc. and I am active in Broward Lawyers Care. I have been an adjunct professor of law at the Nova Southeastern Law Center, teaching Pretrial Practice to second- and third-year law students.. Prior to attending law school, I taught high school English and coached high school swimming for eight years in Broward County. In addition, I coached the 1976 Florida State Swimming Champions and I received “Swimming Coach of the Year” honors five times.

Family problems come in all shapes and sizes; some are short-lived and easily managed, while others are more chronic and difficult to handle. Carmen G. Soto an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale area specializes in helping people sort through their family law problems, be it divorce, paternity,child support, alimony, disestablishment of paternity, timesharing, or modifying a previous agreement. Carmen G. Soto has the sensitivity and aggressiveness that is appropriate and necessary for handling cases that involve the most important issues. The procedures and issues involved with legal disputes within the family can be confusing but Carmen G. Soto will go above and beyond to explain the key issues of your case while outlining a clear plan tailored to your specific needs. We believe that keeping you informed can help relieve some of the stress you may feel at this critical time in your life.. At the Law Offices of Carmen G. Soto, we are ready to assist spouses in a same-sex marriage with interpreting the evolving area of law governing their rights in marriage, divorce, and other family law matters.. Personal client care. Call today for a free consultation

DeeDee Scheller’s practice is dedicated to pursuing justice for victims and survivors of sexual abuse.. DeeDee began her legal career by serving the citizens of Broward County as an Assistant State Attorney in the 17th Judicial Circuit for close to five years. During that time, she tried approximately 50 jury trials. At the State Attorney’s Office, DeeDee rose the ranks to the Felony Trial Unit where she prosecuted thousands of serious violent felonies punishable by up to life in prison, including crimes involving domestic violence, armed robbery, drug trafficking, and murder. DeeDee successfully obtained a guilty verdict at trial in a media case in which the defendant was charged with attempted murder of a young female in a public park. DeeDee was then promoted to special unit prosecutor in the highly coveted Sexual Battery and Child Abuse Unit, where she investigated and prosecuted cases such as sexual battery, lewd and lascivious molestation, and aggravated child abuse.. Throughout DeeDee’s career, she has worked closely with law enforcement, including the FBI, to bring justice to victims and their families. It is through her work as a special unit prosecutor that she realized her true passion lies in representing the victims and survivors of sexual abuse. She has earned the reputation as a tough trial lawyer who will fight for justice.. After serving in the public sector, DeeDee joined one of Florida’s largest civil litigation firms where she focused her practice on products liability, premises liability, wrongful death, and automobile negligence. This experience has given DeeDee invaluable insight on how to effectively litigate cases against corporate defendants, insurance companies, and other large entities.. At Horowitz Law, DeeDee has represented victims of sexual abuse in lawsuits against religious institutions, medical practices, massage establishments, private and public schools, and professional athletes. She also has significant success in pre-suit litigation and can effectively settle claims before a lawsuit is filed.. DeeDee attended the University of Central Florida where she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, graduating Cum Laude from the Burnett Honors College in 2011. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2014. During her time in law school, DeeDee was an active member of the prestigious Florida Moot Court Team. DeeDee also had the honor of presenting oral arguments in a case presided over by the Justices of The Florida Supreme Court. In 2013, she earned the book award for Interviewing, Counseling, and Negotiating. Upon graduating with honors, she was inducted into the National Order of the Barristers for outstanding oral advocacy.. DeeDee is a South Florida native. She currently lives in Fort Lauderdale and is a member of the National Crime Victim Bar Association, Florida Justice Association, and Broward County Trial Lawyers.

David is an experienced and exceptionally gifted attorney with over 25 years of experience. He devoted 22 years of his career as a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office in Broward County, Florida. As a senior trial attorney he was responsible for many high profile and complex cases including homicide, sex crimes, and career criminals. David is widely recognized within the legal community for his exceptional legal ability and trial skills, and is regularly sought out by his peers for his expertise and advice.. David dedicates a significant amount of time serving the veteran community, both as a pro bono attorney, and as a founding member and board member of Connected Warriors, a non-profit organization that offers free yoga to service members, veterans, and their families. His passion and intention to help the men and women of our military comes from a very simple belief in the power of selfless service.

David Chase, a nationally recognized and acclaimed SEC defense lawyer, represents those under SEC and FINRA investigations around the country.. David uniquely understands how the SEC conducts its investigations, settlement negotiations, and prosecutions as he served in the SEC’s Enforcement Division as a Senior Counsel in the SEC’s Miami Regional Office for approximately four years. He now uses this inside knowledge to strategically defend his clients to avoid charges or negotiate favorable settlements where required.. For the last twenty-five years, David has successfully represented individuals, securities professionals, investment advisors, hedge fund managers, and companies who find themselves under the SEC’s crosshairs. Cases handled include insider trading, stock manipulations, crypto fraud, Ponzi schemes, and investment advisor fraud, among others.. David will personally handle your case and patiently guide you through the complex and oftentimes stressful investigatory process. He crafts a defense strategy for each of his clients based upon their objectives and personal circumstances.. David has been widely quoted and published on SEC cases, and has appeared on Bloomberg, CBC and other media outlets. Additionally, David served for over a decade as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Miami School of Law, where he taught a course on SEC Investigations.

Current Chairman - Broward County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Division. I feel grateful for the opportunity I have to practice law, especially in my areas of focus in trademark, copyright, patent, entertainment and business law. I value being a good person as much as I value being a professional, regardless of whether anyone recognizes. While I do my best to support projects which I believe are consistent with the public good, I do not judge my clients. I am not perfect and I do not expect anyone else to be. While no attorney can guarantee results, I assure you I will be a fiercely loyal advocate for your busines and personal interests.

Christian A. Petersen joined Olive|Judd, P.A. in 2013. His extensive experience in complex commercial and construction litigation, contract and business disputes, real estate litigation, and representation of creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings makes him a valuable asset to the firm’s practice.. Mr. Petersen’s practice includes representing international clients throughout the state of Florida, and he has been recognized as a Top Lawyer for 2013 and an Up & Comer from 2007-12 by the South Florida Legal Guide. Mr. Petersen has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer reviewed ranking which indicates the highest level of professional excellence.. Prior to joining Olive|Judd, Mr. Petersen was a shareholder in the Business Litigation Practice Group of the Gunster law firm and associated with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick. He received his juris doctor degree from Vanderbilt University, and his undergraduate degree from Florida State University.

Carlos H. Arce, Esq. Carlos H. Arce, Esq. focuses his practice in Health Law, Personal Injury Protection and Civil Litigation.. Mr. Arce is a native of South Florida born and raised in Miami, FL. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Florida International University. After attending Florida International, Mr. Arce graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law with his Juris Doctor and was awarded a Concentration in Health Law.. After, completing the bar exam, Mr. Arce worked as an associate at a personal injury defense firm, where he gained knowledge and experience in civil litigation matters. He also handled healthcare regulatory issues and HIPAA compliance issues for various large healthcare entities.. Mr. Arce is versed in healthcare regulatory compliance issues, privacy and data breach, telemedicine, corporate healthcare, personal injury protection and complex commercial litigation.. His client base includes healthcare entities, physicians, physician assistances, nurses and small to large business corporations. He handles transactional matter concerning healthcare transactions, healthcare provider employment agreements, commercial lease agreements, and various types of healthcare related contracts. Mr. Arce also represents clients in litigation matters, primarily concerning corporate healthcare and complex commercial disputes.. He is a member of the Cuban American Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association, the Palm Beach County Bar Association and the Republican National Lawyers Association. He is involved in the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar, the Florida Bar Health Law Section, the Heath Care Compliance Association and the American Health Lawyers Association.. Carlos is admitted to the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida.