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Keith M. Poliakoff (Shareholder). Professional ExperienceMr. Poliakoff  is a Shareholder and is the Co-Chair of the Firm's Government Law Group. As Attorney to the Town of Southwest Ranches, he has substantial knowledge and experience in issues unique to Florida governmental entities including issues such as Annexation, Municipal Liability, RLUIPA, Bert Harris Act, Conflict Resolution, the Public Records Act, Government in Sunshine and laws pertaining to ethics and elections. He has worked on virtually all matters effecting a municipal government including the creation of Comprehensive Plans, developing zoning codes, code enforcement, drafting Ordinances and Resolutions, and he has presided over countless meetings and quasi-judicial matters. Further, Mr. Poliakoff has defended the Town in numerous litigation matters including a lawsuit challenging the municipality's incorporation.  Mr. Poliakoff has counseled numerous elected officials on all aspects of ethics laws, election laws, disclosure requirements and conflicts of interest, and has authored numerous opinions on these subject matters.. In addition to his representation of municipalities, Mr. Poliakoff represents multi-family residential and commercial properties on issues relating to land use and zoning, and has substantial experience in obtaining entitlements. He works closely with local public officials and provides guidance to his many business clients on the complex governmental processes including public sector procurements, affordable housing, developer agreements, and legislative initiatives. In 2000 Mr. Poliakoff developed an annexation bill, which still serves as the model for annexation bills throughout the state. He also has considerable experience with Community Redevelopment Agencies and has been involved in numerous redevelopment efforts throughout Broward County.. In 2005 Mr. Poliakoff was appointed to the Broward County Land Preservation Board by the Broward County Commission. This Board is responsible for reviewing all land acquisitions in Broward County, specifically overseeing the $400 million bond issue which was approved to preserve and reclaim over 1,400 acres of open space in Broward County and repair and enhance the County's recreational parks.. Activities & Memberships Mr. Poliakoff participates in many charitable organizations and community events. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Poliakoff was awarded an Alexander Fellowship where he clerked for 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Maryanne Trump Barry. Mr. Poliakoff also gained valuable experience as a freelance producer for NBC News and as an assistant producer at CNN in New York.. Honors 2002 Leadership Hollywood 26 2006 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2008 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2009 South Florida's Best Lawyers 2009, 2010 Best Lawyers in America (Government Relations Law). Bar Admissions Florida New York Bar. EducationJ.D., Benjamin Cardozo School of Law (Order of the Coif - top 10%, cum laude)B.S., Syracuse University, magna cum laude

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.

Kara L. Stachel, Managing Partner for Stachel Law Planning, PLLC, is admitted to the Florida Bar, New Jersey Bar, Pennsylvania Bar and District of Columbia Bar, and is a member of the Florida Bar Journal's Editorial Board and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar.  Throughout her education, Ms. Stachel poised herself to enter the professional legal community as her clients’ biggest advocate. After graduating from Duquesne University, McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a major in Political Science and minor in Business Administration, Ms. Stachel worked as a paralegal and focused on debt collection and estate planning.

Justin Weinstein, the Founding Partner of the Weinstein Legal Team, earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2012. Since establishing his practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in 2016, he has expanded the firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Orlando, and, most recently, Naples.. With a specific focus on representing medical professionals such as chiropractors, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and other healthcare providers treating individuals injured in car accidents, Justin tirelessly pursued the recovery of substantial amounts from insurance companies. This dedication facilitated the establishment of strong relationships with medical professionals throughout South Florida and the Treasure Coast, enabling him to provide valuable medical options to clients in dire need of care after personal injuries.. Justin Weinstein's legal journey includes serving as an associate attorney for four years at two South Florida Personal Injury law firms, where he honed his litigation skills, including personal injury protection claims. He also gained experience through a judicial internship with Judge Andrew L. Siegel during his initial year of law school.. More recently, Mr. Weinstein was recognized as the "Best Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale" for 2025 by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. This is the second year in a row that Weinstein has received this honor. In addition, Weinstein Legal Team also received the silver award for "Best Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale" for 2025.. A passionate advocate for the rights of the injured, Justin Weinstein places significant emphasis on cultivating strong relationships with his clients. He ensures accessibility and prioritizes their cases, treating each case as if it were his own. He aims to redefine the attorney-client relationship, striving to be an accessible and trustworthy confidant, guiding clients through challenging times.. With a dedication to justice and a reputation as a trustworthy legal professional for accident victims seeking assistance, Justin Weinstein is committed to upholding the principles of fairness and integrity in his practice. He and the Weinstein Legal Team actively engage in charitable events, reflecting their commitment to giving back and building meaningful connections within their local communities.

Justin M. Berlin was born in New York, but after his family relocated to sunny South Florida, he grew up in Coral Springs. A product of public schools, Justin found his passion for public speaking at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. After he and his debate team won the State Championships, Justin's career in advocacy was all but cemented.Justin received a full scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he served as the President of their international relations debate team. Justin graduated with honors and a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Before entering law school, Berlin worked in Washington, D.C. for senior United States Senator Bill Nelson of Florida. Justin continued his education at the University of Florida to obtain his Juris Doctor.While in law school, Justin served on the editorial board of the Journal of Law & Public Policy, as a Teacher's Assistant for both Trial Practice and Legal Writing/Appellate Advocacy, and as a representative to the Law College Council. Before graduating with honors, Berlin received special permission from the Florida Supreme Court to prosecute cases as a Certified Legal Intern with the State Attorney's Office in Gainesville, Florida. Justin also worked for Three Rivers Legal Aid, and alongside in-house counsel for Royal Caribbean Cruises.Before co-founding the law firm of Hancock & Berlin, P.A. with his friend and partner Kelly Hancock, Berlin served as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County. Justin prosecuted thousands of cases in front of over a dozen uniquely different Judges. He has argued over 30 jury trials, innumerable bench trials, and countless substantive motions. Berlin handled everything from traffic criminal cases to first degree felonies punishable by life in prison. In his spare time, Justin enjoys trying new food, being in good company, and staying involved in his great community.

Joshua R. Kon is an assertive litigator with extensive experience in the practice areas of commercial and real estate litigation, lender liability, partnership disputes, professional malpractice, and appellate law. Mr. Kon has a reputation for coming up with unique solutions to his clients’ complicated problems. His professional accomplishments include recovering substantial judgments and settlements for his clients, as well handling as numerous transactional matters to completion.Mr. Kon is deeply committed to serving clients of all backgrounds in his community. He represents not-for-profit organizations on a pro bono basis and assists charities in raising much-needed funds so that they can continue their good works in the community.Mr. Kon was inspired to become an attorney following his studies of Talmudic law. Before graduating summa cum laude from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, Mr. Kon owned and managed a successful small business with locations in Miami and New York. Now, Mr. Kon is conscientiously charged at every stage of his clients’ lawsuits, from drafting complaints, taking depositions, prosecuting trials, enforcing judgments and appeals.

Joshua Padowitz is a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney at Kenneth Padowitz, P.A., a reputable criminal defense law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With a strong passion for justice, a reputation for his acute attention to detail and aggressive representation, and a commitment to protecting his clients’ rights, Joshua brings an impressive background and diverse experience to every case he handles. Joshua adds his skills, knowledge, and tenacious attitude to the firm’s collective 40+ years experience in legal practice.. Joshua’s experience extends beyond his work with Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. He served as a Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern and an Assistant State Attorney in the Broward State Attorney’s Office, 17th Judicial Circuit, until April 2021. During his tenure, he honed his skills as a prosecutor and gained invaluable insight into the inner workings of the criminal justice system. A rising talent in the field of criminal defense, Joshua Padowitz is a passionate advocate, determined to hold the justice system to account and achieve exemplary outcomes for his clients.. His dedication to the field of law is also evident in his academic achievements. Joshua is one of only a few who graduated summa cum laude with a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center in May 2019. He was a recipient of the prestigious Goodwin Scholarship and was consistently on the Dean’s List. Joshua’s academic excellence was further demonstrated by his multiple Book Awards in various legal subjects, including Contracts, Torts, Property, and Multi-State Bar Lab.. Joshua also holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology, where he graduated with a GPA of 3.89. He was a member of several honor societies, including Alpha Chi, Psi Chi International, Delta Epsilon Iota, and Tau Sigma. His exceptional academic performance placed him on the Dean’s List throughout his undergraduate studies.. Joshua Padowitz is a member of the Florida State Bar and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for both the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.. Joshua has been an integral part of the firm’s success. Prior to becoming an attorney, Joshua served as a law clerk for the firm in 2012, gaining valuable early experience in the field of criminal defense.. With his exceptional academic background, commitment to justice, and vast experience in the field of criminal defense and trial work, Joshua Padowitz is a highly valuable asset to Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. and the clients the firm serves.

Joshua D. Miron is a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Fort Lauderdale office where he practices in the Business Litigation Group. As a commercial trial lawyer, Mr. Miron's practice focuses primarily on representing clients in various business, construction and real estate disputes in both state and federal court. In addition to his business practice, Mr. Miron has experience representing mortgage loan originators, servicers, investors and court-appointed receivers in complex commercial and residential foreclosures. He routinely represents owners and contractors in construction contract matters and related disputes. In addition to the litigation aspect of his practice, Mr. Miron is well-versed in handling commercial and residential real estate transactions, procuring financing for clients, assisting with land acquisition and commercial and residential lease negotiations. Mr. Miron is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.. With more than a decade of litigation experience, Mr. Miron prides himself on taking a common sense, business-minded approach to the practice of law. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was a project manager for a national hotel renovation and development firm.

Joshua B. Alper is an Associate in the Firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and is a member of the Litigation Department. His practice focuses primarily in the area of commercial litigation.

Josh, a native Floridian, is an accomplished attorney with over two decades of legal experience. After graduating from the Pennsylvania State University in 1998, he earned his Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law, where he served as a Law Review editor and Chairman for the Committee on Academic Integrity.. Throughout his career, Josh has honed his skills as a trusted advocate for his clients in a wide variety of legal matters including labor and employment law, business litigation, civil rights, and corporate transactions. He also serves as outside general counsel to companies, and provides alternate dispute resolution services in his capacity as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator.. Josh is well regarded within the legal community and is currently an active member of the Florida Bar, all federal courts within Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest review rating (AV preeminent), given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.. He also proudly serves as the Chief Legal Officer for the For Paul Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to honoring and supporting law enforcement officers, first responders, and their families. Josh’s commitment to public service is driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact in the lives of those who tirelessly and selflessly serve our communities.. Josh is also a lifelong collector of pop culture artifacts, including vintage comic books, memorabilia, and original artwork. He is considered an industry expert, often relied upon to assist with legal issues in the hobby, and as an appraiser of items and collections. Josh is also a published author on pop-culture related topics, and enjoys lecturing on the inter-section between collectibles and the law.. Attorney Admissions:Florida Bar, 2001. United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2001. United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2003. United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, 2003. United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2001. United States Supreme Court, 2024. Pro Hac Vice Admissions:United States District Court, Central District of California. United States District Court, Northern District of California. United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa. United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma. United States District Court, District of New Jersey

Joseph Zager obtained his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Zager is admitted to both the Florida Bar and to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.. Mr. Zager started his career while in law school as an Intern for local defense attorneys in Broward County. Upon graduating from law school he worked for the Broward County State Attorneys Office. Mr. Zager has over thirteen (13) years experience as a Prosecutor working in many different divisions including the Sexual Battery Unit, where he helped create the Computer CyberCrime Unit which focused on Child Pornography and Computer Child Exploitation.  Mr. Zager also was a supervisor to new attorneys in the Misdemeanor Division and has prosecuted all levels of crime including Capital Sexual Battery, Murder, Kidnapping, Aggravated Batteryand Robbery with a Firearm.. Since leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Zager has handled all types of Criminal Defense and Family Law Matters as well as assisted injured workers in obtaining their financial and medical benefits from employers.  Mr. Zager in his own legal practice focuses on high level communication with clients and zealously advocates on their behalf.. Mr. Zager has developed a reputation for operating ethically while aggressively defending the interests of his clients. Once engaged in representing an individual, he will prepare and investigate every possible angle to seek out any issue that will help strengthen his clients case. This is done for the sole purpose of achieving the BEST POSSIBLE RESULT for his clients, which is his only goal.

Joseph P. Discepola focuses his practice on personal injury litigation, including auto-accidents, premises liability, products liability, toxic torts, negligent security, excessive use of force, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. Joseph graduated from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and CPA Accounting.  After receiving his undergraduate degree, Mr. Discepola worked as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. in Manhattan. After working on Wall Street for two years, Joseph went on to pursue a joint degree (JD/MBA) from the University of Miami and graduated in 2009.. Joseph has focused his legal career exclusively on personal injury matters since graduating from law school.  He has handled several high profile cases where he was able to help his clients obtain multi-million dollar recoveries.  He obtained valuable experience at several premier personal injury firms in South Flordia before starting his own personal injury firm, JPD Injury Law, PLLC, in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  Joseph primarily prosecutes cases the tri-county area of South Florida, but is capable of handling throughout the state of Florida.

Joseph Dunn’s areas of practice include personal injury, automotive and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death and general litigation.. Joe has a diverse legal background that includes time spent working as defense counsel for major insurance companies. This experience provides him with an "insider" knowledge of how these companies evaluate his client's claims and helps him get his clients the best results possible in their case.. Mr. Dunn earned a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida. While attending law school, Joe was the recipient of Levin College of Law Scholarship, George C. Carr Memorial Scholarship, Florida Medallion Scholars award, and the Outstanding Achievement award for his dedication to Pro Bono service.. Mr. Dunn prides himself on making each client feel as if he or she is his only client. He accomplishes this by taking the time to make sure all clients fully understand their legal options and are kept up-to-date on their case every step of the way. When hiring Joe, or any lawyer at Rosenberg, Cummings & Edwards, you can expect outstanding legal representation and to be treated with the utmost importance and professionalism.

Joseph R. Fazio III was born in Miami, Florida. Mr. Fazio graduated in 1988 from Boston College and received his J.D. in 1994 from Nova University Law School where he served on the Board of the Moot Court Society and was selected to join the Order of Barristers as a National Member. He cultivated strong cultural and language skills during his study of languages at the Universidad Internacional in Santander, Spain, and of European Community Law at the Universidad de Madrid. Mr. Fazio is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), Florida NELA, the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, the Broward County Bar Association, the American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. He is also a member of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. Mr. Fazio has lectured and published articles on employment law issues in Florida, and has served on the Florida Advisory Committee for the United States Commission on Civil Rights (1998-2000).

Jose Javier Rodriquez joined Kelley / Uustal after earning his law degree from Harvard Law School and working with Florida Legal Services, a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance to the underserved. Attorney Rodriguez has served as an adjunct professor at Florida International University’s College of Law. Today, he focuses his practice on the areas of complex litigation, business and commercial law, dangerous products, and personal injury.

Jordan A. Shaw is a partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP. He is Chair of the firm’s Consumer Litigation Practice Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Jordan represents individuals and businesses in complex commercial litigation, consumer litigation, and class action litigation matters. He has substantial experience litigating partnership disputes, corporate dissolutions, derivative actions, contract disputes, securities fraud cases, and other complex business matters. In addition, as Chair of the firm’s Consumer Litigation Practice Group, Mr. Shaw handles matters involving state and federal consumer protection laws, deceptive trade practices, illegal fees, balance billing, consumer debt collection, and financial services. Jordan is consistently certified as class counsel by state and federal courts and is regularly lead counsel in trials and evidentiary hearings across the State of Florida.. Mr. Shaw serves on the University of Miami Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, and has lectured at the University of Miami School of Law and various continuing legal education seminars. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2016-2021 and his cases have been featured in publications such as the Daily Business Review, Law 360, Local 10 News, Channel 7 News, CBS Miami, NBC 4 New York, The Miami Herald, The Transportation Lawyer, Courtroom View Network, and The Real Deal.. Prior to joining Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, Jordan A. Shaw, Esq. was the Managing Partner and co-founder of the South Florida business and trial firm, Shaw Lewenz, LLC, and completed two judicial externships in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; one with Federal Magistrate, Alicia M. Otazo Reyes, and another with the Honorable James Lawrence King. Mr. Shaw is an alumnus of The University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and received membership to the Order of the Coif, a national honor given only to those “who have demonstrated the highest academic achievement.”

Jonathon S. Miller joined Wicker Smith in 2008 and is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Miller earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2000, and went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University in 2003, graduating with honors. He is an "AV" Preeminent® rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded by that organization.. Upon graduating law school, Mr. Miller was privileged to complete a two-year appellate clerkship at the Fourth District Court of Appeal in West Palm Beach for the Honorable Mark E. Polen, who was Chief Judge at the time. There, he honed his finely polished legal research, writing and analytic skills and gained an inside view of the appellate process. Mr. Miller worked on over 100 appeals involving civil, criminal, probate and administrative matters.. Upon joining Wicker Smith, Mr. Miller has gained significant litigation and appellate experience. He practices in both the state and federal courts, focusing on premises and security liability, construction defects and liens laws, pharmacy negligence, discrimination claims, landlord-tenant law, condominium disputes and catastrophic personal injury lawsuits. Additionally, Mr. Miller has a thriving portion of his practice devoted to commercial and real estate litigation on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, national real estate developers and closely-held REITs. Most recently, he has also started representing fixed-base operators in general aviation matters, commercial transactions and aircraft liens and has also handled appeals in the First, Second, Third and Fourth Districts. Mr. Miller is adept at handling the gamut of discovery issues, and has taken hundreds of depositions and routinely drafts complex legal pleadings and memorandum of law. Additionally, he has also successfully argued countless dispositive and substantive legal issues at all stages of litigation.. Prior to joining Wicker Smith, Mr. Miller represented over 600 different condominium (residential, commercial and mixed-use), homeowners and cooperative associations throughout the State of Florida. He has extensive experience in all aspects of condominium operation and governance, including drafting governing documents, covenant enforcement, commercial transactions, developer-turnover, fair-housing issues, liens and foreclosures, elections, recalls, and dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation. Mr. Miller has even testified as an expert witness in this arena.. Mr. Miller is a member of the Broward and Palm Beach County Bar Associations.

Jonathon Gdanski is a trial attorney at Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A. While working at the firm, he has handled over 1250 claims, where he recovered over $10 million. His other victories include securing a $75 million verdict against four major tobacco companies in the United States, which he did with his colleagues. He also working on notable class actions such as the suit against Toyota Motor Sales. Attorney Gdanski earned two bachelor’s degrees – one from Yeshiva University and the other from Genesis Jerusalem Institute. He went on to Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. To learn how he can help your case, call today for a free consultation.

Jonathan S. Friedman is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Defense Expert who has been a practicing Criminal Defense Attorney for over 20 years in South Florida.He handles all criminal cases, including appeals, in both State and Federal court throughout South Florida. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal DefenseAttorneys, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Broward County Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mr. Friedman received his BoardCertification in Criminal Trial Law in 2007 from the Florida Bar Association and has recently been re-approved for board certification for the next 5 years.. Criminal Defense Lawyer Jonathan S. Friedman graduated from Florida State University (1989), where he received a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminology with a minor inEconomics. He received his Juris Doctorate Law Degree from Nova Law School (1992). Mr. Friedman serves on both the Justice Administrative Commission Indigency Panel and theFederal Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Southern District of Florida. He has also testified as an Expert in matters regarding criminal law and procedure.. Jonathan S. Friedman has an outstanding reputation in the South Florida legal community as an extremely competent and aggressive criminal defense attorney. He has handledthousands of criminal cases during his career and has aggressively defended over 100+ jury and non-jury trials. His legal abilities and experience have lead to successfuloutcomes in many criminal cases. Mr. Friedman takes a personal, hands-on approach to criminal defense cases. He understands the value of communication and the importancekeeping his clients informed of the legal process. You will always feel confident that you are in good hands and receiving solid legal representation with Jonathan S.Friedman.

Jonathan Pollard's primary area of practice is complex commercial litigation.  He focuses his practice on cases involving employment disputes, antitrust and business torts.  Although based in Fort Lauderdale, Jonathan practices throughout the state of Florida.  Prior to establishing Pollard LLC, Jonathan was an attorney at the prominent litigation firm Boies, Schiller & Flexner.  Representative matters include:. Jonathan earned his B.A. from Cornell University, where he served as the President of the Cornell Speech & Debate Team, earning honors as a national finalist and an All-American. During his time at Cornell, Jonathan was named a College Scholar, awarded a research fellowship through the Andrew Mellon Foundation, and selected as an inaugural member of the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program. In his senior year, he was tapped by University leaders to represent Cornell in the Rhodes Scholar competition.. Jonathan earned his J.D. from Georgetown University, where he was awarded a full scholarship and served as an associate editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. While working with Georgetown's asylum clinic, Jonathan and a classmate successfully represented a Cameroonian refugee in an asylum proceeding. Throughout law school, Jonathan served as a contributing writer for a number of legal publications, including The Hedge Fund Law Report and The Native American Report.. Prior to law school, Jonathan taught high school English in southwest Baltimore, Maryland.  He is the founder, coach and a major sponsor of the speech & debate program at Boyd Anderson High School, in Lauderdale Lakes.

Jonathan J. Morhaim is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his legal practice in the areas of personal injury defense, commercial litigation, products liability, and commercial trucking. Jonathan is an experienced and aggressive attorney that has tried over fifty (50) jury and non-jury trials, and has handled matters in both state and federal court.. Jonathan began his career has an Assistant State Attorney with the Broward State Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant State Attorney, Jonathan gained invaluable courtroom and trial experience.. After leaving the Broward State Attorney’s Office, Jonathan spent several years gaining litigation experience at firms in Miami and Coral Gables, Florida. Jonathan has defended the interests of a number of businesses in litigation, including a Fortune 100 company and an aeronautics corporation. In addition to having handled personal injury, commercial trucking, and premises/products liability cases, he represented major financial institutions and lenders in complex commercial litigation and federal regulatory compliance matters.. Jonathan is a native of South Florida. He received his BA from Florida Gulf Coast University and received his Law Degree from Emory University School of Law.. Jonathan handles legal matters throughout the State of Florida and is also licensed to practice in Illinois.

John Shahady practices in the area of commercial litigation, focusing on business litigation and appellate practice. He has handled numerous jury and non-jury trials, and appeals, in state and federal courts. He was formerly a magistrate judge for Broward County, presiding over non-criminal traffic matters. He received his undergraduate degree from Guilford College, where he participated in intercollegiate football, and received his J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Akron.. Mr. Shahady has an “AV Preeminent Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. The AV Rating is the highest possible rating given by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review for an attorney and is established wholly on a peer-review basis. The AV Preeminent designation signifies that an attorney has been rated by Judges and fellow attorneys as having the highest possible rating for legal abilities and ethical standards, and is awarded to less than fourteen percent of all attorneys across the United States. Mr. Shahady has been named in the 2012 edition of South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers in Appellate Law. Visit ?p=southflorida_reprints to view or upload the magazine.. Mr. Shahady is board certified by The Florida Bar in both business litigation and appellate practice. According to The Florida Bar, “Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice”. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida. Mr. Shahady is one of only two attorneys in the State of Florida with this dual certification, meaning that he has been designated as a specialist in all aspects of business litigation, from its inception through trial and  the appellate process.. Mr. Shahady has represented clients in appeals in the Florida District Courts of Appeal, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Florida. His significant reported opinions are as follows:. ·

John Scherer is an executive partner at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Scherer’s government relations practice focuses on providing clients throughout South Florida with strategic counsel on procurement and government contract issues. Mr. Scherer focuses his litigation practice on construction and land use litigation.. As a Certified General Contractor with significant experience in construction, Mr. Scherer is able to serve the firm’s clients either as special counsel or as an expert witness on large complex commercial and residential construction cases.. In addition to his role at Conrad & Scherer, Mr. Scherer is the President and Owner of Gulf Building and Gulf Design Group. Mr. Scherer’s experience at Gulf affords his clients the benefit of his business acumen and his hands-on knowledge of construction, development and government contracts.

John Rodstrom is an associate at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he assists partners and senior associates in a variety of complex commercial litigation matters.. While in law school, Mr. Rodstrom worked as a Summer Associate for the firm and earned his Master of Business Administration through a joint degree program at Stetson University. This gives Mr. Rodstrom a unique background and perspective when it comes to business and securities-related litigation.. During his time at the University of Florida, Mr. Rodstrom was extensively engaged in local affairs. In particular, he worked as the Campaign Manager for a Gainesville City Commission Candidate, and he was the youngest person ever to sit on a non-student city advisory board while serving a six-year term on the Gainesville Enterprise Zone Development Agency.. Mr. Rodstrom also has an extensive background in the technology sector where he has owned his own business since 2007, working primarily as a graphic designer, web developer and network administrator.

John Pacenti’s Inside Track blog at the Daily Business Review featured a write- up on the departure of Mr. Neiman from the United States Attorney’s Office.   Pacenti wrote, in part:. Federal prosecutor and tax law specialist Jeffrey Neiman is leaving at the end of the month for private practice.. Neiman has been an important player in the Justice Department’s war against offshore tax havens in recent years. He prosecuted UBS whistle-blower Bradley Birkenfeld and UBS clients charged with hiding assets with help from the leading Swiss bank.. He also was the lead prosecutor in the case against father-and-son developers Mauricio Cohen Assor and Leon Cohen Levy, who were sentenced last month to 10 years in prison.. For his work, Neiman received the Attorney General’s John Marshall Award last year for outstanding litigation work and the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner’s Award.. Neiman will hang his shingle as a solo practitioner in Fort Lauderdale on April 1 and share space with defense attorneys Fred Haddad and Bruce Zimet.. The prolific Neiman worked in the USAO’s Fort Lauderdale office for three years after doing a six-year stint in the Justice Department’s criminal tax division.. “You get to the point in your career where you look for other challenges,” he said. “My experience with dealing with the offshore tax evasion has positioned me well.”. More information can be found at