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Seth M. Lehrman litigates class actions, in state and federal courts in Florida, California, and across the United States. He represents consumers and businesses in class action and whistleblower cases to hold corporate wrongdoers accountable.. Mr. Lehrman also serves as class-counsel in class action cases involving hidden fees, unfair insurance practices, dangerous or defective products, consumer fraud, false and deceptive advertising, and credit reporting issues.. Mr. Lehrman is an experienced electronic discovery practitioner and is a Certified E-Discovery Specialist by the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS).. Mr. Lehrman is a member of the The Florida Bar, the State Bar of California, and various other federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, serves on the AAJ's Public Education Committee, Florida Justice Association, and Broward County Justice Association. The Legal Aid Society of Broward County has recognized Mr. Lehrman several times for his outstanding contribution of pro bono legal service.. Mr. Lehrman is AV rated by his professional peers through the Martindale-Hubbell © Peer Review Rating system. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the "AV" rating of "Very High to Preeminent" legal ability is a testament from peer legal professionals of the highest level of professional excellence and of unquestionable ethics. He has also been selected as a Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell.. In between injuries, Mr. Lehrman enjoys running, paddleboarding and playing Lacrosse. He is a proud of the Buzzards, a men's masters lacrosse team in South Florida. He's coached youth soccer and lacrosse in South FLorida for more than eight years as a volunteers. He's a volunteer board member of the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center, a hub of social, educational and recreational activities for seniors in the North West part of Broward County, Florida. Mr. Lehrman recently joined the board of the Cornell University College of Human Ecology Alumni Association (HEAA), to help promote the college's mission of "Improving lives by exploring and shaping human connections to natural, social and built environments." He is an active member of the congregation and brotherhood of Temple Dor Dorim.

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

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.

Scott graduated in 1987 at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Twenty Nine Years of experience fighting for YOU the individual and small business owners.. Member in good standing of:. The Bar for the U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle & Northern Districts of Florida. The Bar for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. American Bar Association. The Florida Bar Member of Law & Employment Section. American Immigration Lawyer's Association (previous member)

Scott D. Smiley is a Registered Patent Attorney, holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, and, in addition to his daily legal practice, teaches Patent Law at Nova Southeastern University's Law Center. Scott assists clients with patents in virtually every technology area, trademarks, and copyrights. Mr. Smiley was part of a team that litigated a three-year long patent infringement case against The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., where they successfully proved that The Home Depot engaged in willful patent infringement. In 2010, after a nearly month-long trial that made news across the nation, the jury awarded the client $15 million in actual damages. To that, the Court added an additional $3 million in punitive damages, $2.8 million in attorneys' fees, $3.1 million in prejudgment interest, and over $300k in costs, for a total award of almost $25 million.This year, Scott was named to the list of Florida's "Super Lawyers" by Super Lawyers Magazine (limited to top 5% of Florida's attorneys).  For the past five years, Scott has been named by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida's Legal Elite (limited to top 2% of Florida's attorneys).. Mr. Smiley's qualifications include years of real-world experience working in various fields of engineering as well as several years serving as a professor of engineering courses at a local South-Florida college.Mr. Smiley frequently co-counsels with other law firms, giving them the ability to utilize the Concept Law Group's experienced registered patent attorneys whenever needed.  Scott is a member of the Florida Bar, the Patent Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Intellectual Property Law Association of Florida and sat on the Florida Bar's committee for Intellectual Property Law.. Mr. Smiley has litigated cases involving issued patents and has prosecuted patent applications in the fields of electrical circuits, electrical components, wireless communication systems, wireless communication devices, semiconductors, superconductors, fiber optics, computer hardware, assembly-line devices, medical devices, automobile devices, safety devices, building construction, mechanical devices, nuclear-power devices, alternative-power devices, chemical, computer networking, clothing, household products, and many more.

Scott Austin is a seasoned corporate and intellectual property attorney specializing in Floida LLCs, Internet security, domain name UDRP disputes, DMCA takedowns and IP litigation. Recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in intellectual property law since 2009 with 30 + years of experience in corporate and  trademark law, he counsels clients on corporate brand protection, online enforcement of IP rights, and ICANN policy requirements. Scott is an arbitrator/panelist for two of the ICANN-approved UDRP service providers, WIPO and the FORUM, having participated as an arbitrator in over 200 domain name dispute decisions since 2013. He also serves as an ICANN PICDRP panelist and chaired the panel that wrote the first PICDRP decision in 2017. Scott has represented clients in state and federal courts, before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and for trademark owners in UDRP domain name proceedings. He advises on trademark strategy, prosecution, and portfolio management for companies of all sizes, including not for profit charities and faith based institutions. Additionally, he provides legal guidance on Florida LLCs and technology transactions, including software licensing and development. His expertise helps businesses safeguard their reputation and proprietary assets to navigate the complexities of today’s digital marketplace.. If someone is impersonating your trademarked business identity to poach customers or phish for their funds - call me. If the USPTO refuses to register your trademark for reasons you cant understand - call me. If you are facing a trademark Goliath and need experienced counsel to negotiate a solution both parties can live with – call me. If you need to investigate the source of a site counterfeiting your products and recover against an online abuser whose identity is masked or falsified - call me. If a former employee or contractor registered a domain that uses your trademark or screen-scraped your content for their bogus website – call me! If you need help vetting domains for a new business or crafting a new brand identity for your business- call me. We apply a creative and sophisticated legal approach to protecting creative works, securing distinctive brands, and turning away infringement trolls. Call me - we will answer your questions and keep you safe online.. I also lead the Florida office of a national law firm based in Silicon Valley with nationally known partners in venture capital, finance, banking, and IP, including patent prosecution by partners with the highest credentials in the engineering disciplines needed to obtain patents in the software, pharma, chemical, and electronics. We also collaborate on patent litigation, trade secrets litigation, R&D finance, and technology mergers and acquisitions. VLP provides the infrastructure and bench depth needed to stay current on evolving intellectual property areas our clients face within a predictable and low overhead budget.. When I started my practice here in intellectual property and corporate law after graduating from Georgetown Law in Washington, D.C. over 30 years ago, the Internet had not yet been born. Since that time, as the Internet and online business evolved,  I built and programmed my first computer and my practice has evolved.  I resolve intellectual property problems for hundreds of technology executives and business founders. Their companies ranged from tech startups to leading national consumer electronics distributors, NFL and MLB MVPs, international sports equipment manufacturers, national beverage distributors, media organizations, academic standards organizations, restaurant franchisors, universities, faith-based schools and ministries, hospitals, physicians, supplement developers, a startup airline, international cosmetics and perfume distributors and technology certification labs.. Like many of my clients, I too have had to make the hard business choices and manage the risks you take. As an inventor, business owner, programmer, and technologist, my experience, along with my training and business background gives me a deep appreciation for the business risks and rewards clients face and helps me understand and offer unique strategies to clients on protecting and fighting for their inventions, brands, and artistic works. My wife and I have raised our two sons in South Florida and are part of the unique multicultural business community that has prospered here. Call and let me show you how we can help meet your legal needs.

Sasha Shulman is an attorney, licensed to practice in Florida. She is a Florida native, who grew up in Palm Beach County.  Sasha graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. She then returned to South Florida to attend the University of Miami School of Law, where she was a member of the International Honors Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi, and served as Vice President of the chapter.. Prior to founding Shulman Law, Sasha served as an Assistant State Attorney for over a decade. She prosecuted cases in the Homicide, Career Criminal, Traffic Homicide, Domestic Violence, Felony, and Juvenile Units, and supervised twelve Assistant State Attorneys in the Felony Unit. As an Assistant State Attorney, Sasha handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to major crimes, including robbery, drug trafficking, and attempted murder. She was then promoted to prosecute cases in the Homicide Unit, where she handled and tried all levels of homicide, including First Degree Murder.  Sasha litigated well over 75 trials and hundreds of motions during her tenure as an Assistant State Attorney, and maintained stellar trial record throughout her career.. Sasha now offers representation for criminal defense, restraining order and civil forfeitures. After serving the community for the Office of the State Attorney, she possesses the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate the criminal justice system. Relying on her experience, Sasha will discuss all of the available options and strategies, including the trial process.  She is has handled cases with nearly every judge. Sasha provides realistic and honest case evaluations. She offers services throughout the South Florida area - Broward, Palm Beach and Miami.

Sarah Maya is an Associate at The Kreiss Law Firm, representing clients throughout Florida charged with Federal and State Criminal offenses. She began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Broward County Public Defender's Office representing juveniles and was quickly promoted to representing adults charged with felonies. Ms. Maya then served as an Assistant Public Defender at the Monroe County Public Defender's Office in Key West handling major crimes. She personally represented thousands of clients charged with criminal cases ranging from battery and driving offenses to sexual charges and first degree murder, litigating numerous jury and non-jury trials. Ms. Maya earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Florida, and her Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. While she was in law school, she was certified by the Florida Supreme Court as an intern at the Public Defender’s Office in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.

Sandra Krumbein is a partner in Shutts & Bowen's Fort Lauderdale Office, where she is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group. She concentrates her practice in real estate acquisition and development, operation, acquisition and disposition of distressed condominium and fee simple assets, condominium and homeowner association development and operation and serves as counsel to condominium and homeowner associations statewide. Representing developers, lenders, bulk purchasers and sellers statewide, she counsels clients in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions and development.. Ms. Krumbein is experienced in defending developer clients against claims involving the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act and the Florida Condominium Act. She teams with her developer clients in all aspects of purchase and sales contract compliance and enforcement issues.. Ms. Krumbein also serves as regulatory counsel in compliance matters under numerous federal, state and local statutes and ordinances, including Fannie Mae, FHA and VA condominium project underwriting guidelines, the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act and the Florida Condominium and Homeowners Association Act.. A Martindale-Hubbell “AV” rated attorney, Ms. Krumbein has lectured on multiple occasions for the University of Miami Institute on Condominium and Cluster Developments and for The Florida Bar on various condominium development issues. She is a member of The Florida Bar and Broward County Bar Association. She has also served as a mentor for law students of Nova Southeastern University through the Broad Fellowship Program.

Sal Fazio, Esq. is an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of 500Law. His practice focuses on representing clients in litigation involving trademark, copyright and patent disputes, entertainment and sports law, commercial disputes, and tort law. Mr. Fazio has also extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and navigating through commercial contracts, startup business formation matters, internet-based service agreements as well as trademark and copyright applications.. Mr. Fazio is licensed to practice before all courts within the states of New York, the District of Columbia, and Florida, before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the Trademark Trial And Appeal Board. Mr. Fazio is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Immigration Law Association, the National Italian American Bar Association Young Lawyer Division, the International Trademark Association, the Broward Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, and the Federal Bar Association of Broward County’s Intellectual Property Section

Russell O’Brien is a Partner in the Firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and concentrates his practice on contract disputes, securities litigation, fraud (misrepresentation, inducement, transfers, aiding and abetting and conspiracy), fiduciary relationships and business torts, shareholder disputes (direct and derivative), and class action defense. He also has experience in admiralty law, including vessel acquisitions and sales, vessel refurbishment and repair, vessel charter, and foreclosing and defending against necessaries liens and first preferred ship mortgages.. Russell is the Firm’s Administrative Partner and manages the Firm’s eDiscovery department. He regularly advises corporate clients regarding eDiscovery planning and protocols, e-Retention, and litigation concerning eDiscovery disputes.. Russell has represented Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and individuals in both jury and bench trials, and has wide-ranging courtroom experience in both state and federal court. Prior to joining Conrad & Scherer, Mr. O’Brien practiced at an AM 100 law firm, primarily representing financial institutions in class action litigation.

Russell J. Williams is a seasoned attorney with a career spanning decades in criminal law and defense. Originally from Staten Island, New York, he graduated from The State University of New York at Stony Brook before moving to South Florida in 1984 to attend the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. Graduating in 1987, Russell interned at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, where he discovered his passion for criminal defense. He began his career with a private practitioner, refining his skills in legal research, motion arguments, and trial work. In 1990, he became a partner at Roderman & Williams, practicing for five years before establishing The Law Office of Russell J. Williams P.A. in 1995. In 2014, he joined Williams Hilal & Wigand, LLC, focusing on diverse legal areas, including family law, product liability, and wrongful death. Russell has also shared his expertise by teaching criminal procedure to Florida Probation and Parole Officers, earning accolades for his knowledge. Committed to justice, he has defended hundreds of clients, ensuring their constitutional rights are protected and upholding the principle that all are innocent until proven guilty.

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.

Robert Malove is an expert Criminal Trial lawyer.  Mr. Malove is distinguished trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in federal and state courts. He concentrates on all areas of criminal defense including DUI defense, drug crimes defense, white collar crime defense, healthcare fraud defense, appeals and post-conviction relief.. He is the author of “When the Feds Come Knocking - The Essential Guide to Fighting Federal Charges", "How to Choose a DUI Lawyer in Florida - Avoid Hiring a Lawyer Who is 'Asleep of the Wheel' of Your DUI Case”, and is a co-author of the noted treatise "White Collar Crime: Health Care Fraud" (West) (2013-2014 ed.). He recognized as the go-to guy for DUI and criminal and white collar crime defense.  His Medicare Fraud Blog has received widespread recognition.. To stay on top of all of the latest developments in the healthcare fraud area of his legal practice, Mr. Malove completed post-graduate studies in Healthcare Corporate Compliance at George Washington University and furthered his comprehensive knowledge in the various state and federal laws regarding healthcare fraud and corporate compliance. Also, in 2007, Mr. Malove attended the Health Care Compliance Association’s Compliance Academy has successfully completed the Certified in Healthcare Compliance Examination, thus earning the CHC designation.. Prior to serving as an Assistant Public Defender in cases ranging from murder, fraud, to DUI, he graduated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Pepperdine University School of Law. Consistent with staying on the cutting edge of developments in criminal defense, one of Mr. Malove’s signature trademarks, he earned a Masters Degree in Forensic Science, from the George Washington University in 1981, long before forensic science became part of our everyday lexicon. Before that, Mr. Malove was conferred a BS in the Administration of Justice from The American University School of Justice. He has served as a guest commentator on COURT-TV and maintains membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense lawyers and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Malove is a Founding Member of the National College for DUI Defense. Mr. Malove has extensive experience in the area of pill mill defense and represents the Florida Academy of Pain Medicine, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Pain Management, and Florida Society of Neurology and filed an amicus curiae brief in federal court challenging the constitutionality of the Florida statutes regulating the operation of pain clinics, i.e., pill mills.. Mr. Malove maintains a robust criminal appeal and post-conviction practice.  He has won a number of decisions in various courts across the State of Florida including orders of immediate release from confinement and has been recognized as the being one of the best appellate and post-convictions lawers in Florida.. If you, or someone you know is facing prosecution as a result of aggressive law enforcement activity targeting white collar crime, Medicare fraud, health care fraud, pill mills or doctor shopping or area other criminal matter, make sure you hire attorney Robert Malove, an expert criminal defense attorney who is familiar with the issues. Mr. Malove is rated AV by Martindale-Hubble® as a pre-eminent lawyer and as a Top Rated Healthcare Lawyer, and has been consistently named in the Florida Directory of Super Lawyers. Robert Malove practices law in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Florida and in federal courts throughout the United States.

Robert M. Roselli devotes his practice to major insurance claims and the representation of individuals and families who have suffered serious injury or the loss of a loved one as a result of the negligence of a person or company. Cases that Mr. Roselli has championed have been featured in The Florida Jury Verdict Review & Analysis, Florida Jury Verdict Reporter and The Product Liability Reporter.. In recognition of his achievements for his clients, Mr. Roselli has been inducted into Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and Million Dollar Advocates Forum which is limited to Trial Lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in Advocacy by achieving million dollar and multi-million dollar trial verdicts, awards or settlements. He is is also featured in "Best Attorneys in America" and the "Bar Register of Preeminent LAwyers".  Mr. Roselli has also been chosen as one of Florida's Legal Elite, featured in Florida Trend Magazine and selected to The American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Mr. Roselli has achieved the distinguished AV peer review rating by Martindale Hubbell and an AVVO A10-Superb Rating.. Born and raised in South Florida, Robert attended Chaminade High School, in Hollywood, Florida and thereafter, attended the University of South Florida where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a special focus on Economics and Law. At USF, Robert was elected President of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity chapter.. After graduating from USF in 1986, Robert attended Stetson University College of Law where he realized that his true interest was the pursuit of justice for persons harmed by corporate or personal negligence. At Stetson, Robert was elected President of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity.. After receiving his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University in 1989, Mr. Roselli began practicing law with The Law Office of David H. Krathen, later known as Krathen & Roselli, representing victims of personal injury and medical malpractice.. In 1997, Mr. Roselli established the law firm which became known as Roselli & Associates, P.A. and remains devoted to representing victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, defective products and medical malpractice. Mr. Roselli has represented clients throughout the State of Florida and has been admitted to practice in all United States District Courts in Florida.. Mr. Roselli is a Sustaining Member of the American Association for Justice and an Eagle Patron of the Florida Justice Association. He has served on the Board of Directors of that organization and was honored with the Wings of Justice Award and the FLAG Award for his dedication to the election of lawmakers who put the Safety of Florida's families above corporate profits. Mr. Roselli is also Chairman and Trustee of the Broward County Justice Association's Political Committee. Robert has also served as Chairman of The Florida Bar Grievance Committee 17E, which reviews and investigates allegations of attorney misconduct and has served on the Broward County Bar Association's Professionalism Committee and Peer Review Counsel, designed to promote professionalism among attorneys.. In 2014, Mr. Roselli was recognized as one of the top 1% of lawyers in the country. The 2014 Litigator Awards™ represent the highest honors in Trial Law, and justly stand as the nation's most coveted symbol of "Litigation Achievement." In addition, for the tenth consecutive year, Personal Injury Attorney, Robert M. Roselli, was awarded the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. As an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer, Mr. Roselli is the pinnacle of professional excellence, earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource: Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Roselli also recognizes the importance of community involvement and giving back. Currently, Robert serves as President-Elect of the Symphony of the Americas, the Board of Trustees of the St. Thomas More Society, the Board of Directors of The Friends of Birch State Park and had proudly served on the Board of Trustees of the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). He is also a Trustee Member of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Florida Grand Opera. Robert has been honored as a Blue Green Leading Men Honoree, to benefit Cystic Fibrosis, and a Style & Substance Honoree, benefiting the Symphony of the Americas. Robert, his wife Jennifer and their children are members of St. Anthony Catholic Church, where Robert is member of the Knights of Columbus and serves on the board of St. Anthony's Foundation for Education. Robert is also proud members of LEGATUS, Ft. LAuderdale Chapter.

Robert Bruce McCausland is a 1995 graduate of the University of Maryland, and clerked for the United States Attorney's Office, while attending law school at the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. McCausland has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1998, and a member of the Texas Bar since 2009. Mr. McCausland is licensed and practices in numerous state, federal, circuit, and district court systems in Florida and Texas. Mr. McCausland counsels the Firm's Clients in business torts, contract actions, construction related matters, and commercial landlord/tenant actions. Mr. McCausland also has many years of experience representing insureds and insurers in the defense of premise liability, personal injury, commercial property damage, product defect cases, and various insurance coverage-related issues.. When not advocating for his Clients, Mr. McCausland spends his time playing with his 3 children, and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Robert A. Stok established Stok Kon + Braverman in 1999 to bring together a unique blend of attorneys with strong business acumen, creative resourcefulness, and intellectual rigor. Mr. Stok proudly uses his gifts for writing and argumentation to advocate for the best interests of clients throughout South Florida.Mr. Stok has more than 20 years of financial experience in the securities and commodities industries and his real-world business experience informs every commercial dispute and litigated commercial case the firm handles. He is recognized on Wall Street and beyond for his achievements in the brokerage arena as an innovative thinker who makes the “undoable deal” a done deal. Creative thinking, business savvy, and perseverance are just a few of the reasons why Mr. Stok has garnered a stellar reputation among the clients he serves.Mr. Stok also has extensive experience and expertise in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, appellate litigation, arbitration, business disputes and transactions, creditor’s rights, and commercial and residential real estate transactions and closings.Mr. Stok earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami, where he served as a member of the Dean’s Circle. Mr. Stok’s passion for the arts is what inspired him to become a founder of the South Florida Art Center

Rob Hyman has extensive experience as a litigation attorney throughout the state of Florida. Representing clients in their various commercial litigation and creditor’s right’s needs, Mr. Hyman has conducted thousands of hearings in both state and federal courts since his admission to the Bar in 2003.. Beginning his career as an Assistant State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Mr. Hyman spent most of his time in court either in trial or conducting evidentiary hearings. Upon fulfilling his three year commitment at the prosecutor’s office, Mr. Hyman began his commercial litigation practice with a prestigious Fort Lauderdale based law firm. Subsequent to this, Mr. Hyman was hired by a large Atlanta based firm to head its Fort Lauderdale commercial litigation department. While working for this Atlanta based firm, Mr. Hyman litigated multimillion dollar real estate cases in the state, appellate, and bankruptcy courts.. During Mr. Hyman’s career he has represented large multi-national funds, preeminent banking institutions, private equity groups and Fortune 500 Companies. Additionally, he represents local businesses of all sizes in the South Florida community, providing comprehensive counsel for all their legal needs.. Mr. Hyman received his law degree from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, New Jersey and earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Miami, where he played collegiate rugby for the Hurricanes.. Mr. Hyman was admitted to the Florida bar in 2003 and is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in the state of Florida as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Mr. Hyman has also been admitted to practice before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale and an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.

Rina concentrates her practice in probate administration and estate planning, as well as mortgage foreclosure defense and various civil litigation areas.  Rina is consumer driven and is dedicated to providing excellent services and results to her clients.. Rina attended The Ohio State University from which she graduated in 2005 with a dual degree of Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Russian Language and Literature.  Rina pursued her education further with a Master of International Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.  Upon completion of the MIBA program, Rina attended Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center from which she graduate in 2013 and passed the bar several months later.. Rina was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, a former republic of the U.S.S.R., where she lived until her family immigrated to the United States, specifically, to Columbus, Ohio.

Richard Serafini has an extensive background in representing persons and businesses in white collar, enforcement, and complex civil cases.  Mr. Serafini is particularly experienced in jury trials having tried complex cases throughout the United States.. The industries in which Mr. Serafini has represented clients include securities, health care, banking, education, and energy.  He is also very experienced in civil RICO, asset forfeiture, money laundering, accounting issues, internal investigations, and corporate compliance issues.. While at the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Serafini received numerous awards for service and acheivement including a Special Commendation Award from the Criminal Division of DOJ.. Mr. Serafini has served as an expert commentator for a number of news outlets.  He has been interviewed about white collar crime and securities enforcement by the following news services:  The New York Times, The Miami Herald, The Wall Street Journal, The Sun-Sentinel, CNN, CNBC, USA Today Radio, CBS News Radio, news radio stations in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Miami.

Richard Pravato is a founding and managing partner of Wolf and Pravato, and he heads the firm’s Litigation Department.. Richard was born in Miami, Florida, and has lived in the South Florida area his entire life. He is married and is the father of two wonderful boys.. Richard graduated from Nova Southeastern School of Law with High Honors (Magna Cum Laude) in 1996. Richard was in the top 5% of his graduating class, and he won numerous awards for Academic Excellence. He was also a member of the Dean’s List for his entire three years of law school.

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.

Representing clients, from individuals and businesses to foreign governments in all types of civil matters for over 43 years. Tried numerous complex jury trials, performed extensive depositions all over the world, and settled thousands of cases. Specialties: Environmental catastrophes, aviation disasters and accidents, civil RICO, money laundering, illegal smuggling, and foreign affairs.

Representing clients mostly in plaintiff's personal injury. Have tried over 50 jury trials in civil and criminal courts and successfully settled hundreds of cases in nearly 30-year legal career. I handle all accidents resulting in injury: auto, scooter, trucking, aviation, maritime/cruise ship, premises liability, fall downs, products liability and intentional torts (e.g., intentional infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment). In addition, I have litigated numerous legal malpractice claims. My most recent notable case was representing the families of two young men killed along with Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez when his boat struck the north jetty at Government Cut in Miami in late 2016. The case resolved in 2019 after extensive litigation in both Federal and State courts.

Representing clients in the field of Plaintiff's Personal Injury and Commercial litigation. Have tried multiple jury trials and successfully assisted thousands of individuals and businesses in multi-district litigation. I handle auto accidents, premise liability, contract disputes, slip and falls, intentional torts, construction disputes, civil theft, federal and state RICO claims, business organization, and consult on federal and state securities law and regulations, inclusive of cryptocurrency and blockchain.