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Yosef’s practice focuses on appeals in Florida’s appellate courts and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Yosef successfully prosecuted commercial, real estate, family law, and parental termination appeals and has received written opinions many of his cases.. Yosef completed his undergraduate studies at Jewish Educational Leadership Institute, where he was ordained as a rabbi, and graduated with a bachelor’s in Talmudic law. Yosef received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Florida International University College of Law, where he graduated cum laude, was a member of the moot court team, earned CALI Awards for top grade in his class for Constitutional Law and Criminal Law, as well as the book award for top grade in class for Criminal Procedure: Adjudication, and was on the Dean’s List every semester it was awarded. Yosef was among the high scorers on the July 2018 administration of the Florida Bar Exam. Yosef’s attention to detail and commitment to professionalism ensure that clients will receive individualized attention and care in crafting thought out, creative, and successful appellate arguments to best ensure a favorable appellate result.

With nearly 27 years of experience in Broward County’s criminal justice system, Dave L. Simmons leads the Law Offices of Dave L. Simmons, P.A., focusing on high-quality and client-focused defense. A Florida State University alumnus who graduated cum laude in Communications, Mr. Simmons went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law School. His career includes service as both an Assistant State Attorney and Assistant Public Defender in Broward County, providing him with a unique breadth of insight into both prosecution and defense strategies. For the past 16 years, Mr. Simmons has dedicated his private practice to defending individuals facing a full range of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to major felonies. He is an active member of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and holds an “Superb” rating with Avvo and a perfect “10” rating from Justia. His longstanding commitment to professional excellence and client advocacy ensures comprehensive and strategic representation for every client.

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.

Welcome to The Legal Justice Center.  Over the past twenty years, I have successfully represented thousands of people in criminal cases throughout the state of Florida.  I have also represented injured clients, and their loved ones, in personal injury cases who were injured, or killed, because of the fault of another.My goal is, and has always been, the same with each and every case that I take on: “Earn the client’s trust and exceed the client’s expectations!”  My passion for pursuing justice on behalf of my clients is stronger than ever.   Over the years, I have learned an important truth about obtaining justice:  The most important factor determining how a case turns out is the lawyer.  The reality is that when it matters most, the right lawyer makes all the difference.  That being said, I am often times the very best lawyer for the task at hand.  There are times, however, that I conclude that there is a need to either refer a client to another trusted lawyer who is better positioned to ensure justice is obtain, or to bring another lawyer in to co-counsel with me on a particular case to ensure that the end result is a positive one for the client.  To that end, I have spent nearly two decades building a network of trusted, experienced, and brilliant attorneys throughout Florida with whom I work with to obtain the justice my clients deserve.   In short, if you give me the opportunity to obtain justice for you, I will “earn your trust and exceed your expectations!”      Please explore The Legal Justice Center website and call me directly on my personal cell phone @ to discuss your legal situation.  I look forward to speaking with you.. Sincerely,Paul Molle

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.

Top Rated Business & Family Attorney. Founding Partner Attorney Arielle Capuano, of Levinson & Capuano, LLC serves clients throughout Florida in the following areas:

Tom Hunker is a Board Certified, AV Rated appellate attorney with many years of experience at the trial and appellate levels. Tom has successfully briefed and argued numerous appeals in state and federal courts in a broad range of practice areas. Throughout his career, clients and other lawyers and law firms have relied on Tom's knowledge and expertise in formulating litigation strategies and presenting winning arguments.. Prior to founding Hunker Appeals, Tom graduated law school magna cum laude, interned for the Florida House of Representatives, clerked for the Florida Supreme Court, served as in house appellate counsel for a motor vehicle insurance company, and led a successful team of appellate attorneys as a Partner at one of the largest law firms in Florida.. Tom currently serves as a member of the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Certification Committee, a member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Claims Defense Network, and as General Counsel for an international manufacturing and production company. Tom focuses his practice on cases involving novel and intellectually challenging issues and employs his unique skill set in developing innovative solutions for his clients.

Todd S. Payne is a Founding Member and Administrative Partner of Zebersky Payne, LLP. He represents corporate and individual clients in complex corporate and commercial/class action litigation as well as in transactional matters ranging from corporate formation to contract and lease negotiation and preparation. He also handles such areas as mass tort product liability, and landlord/tenant disputes. His reputation for high ethical standards and professional legal ability have earned him the highest Peer Review rating from his fellow attorneys.

The Law Office of Joseph Hughes P.A. is a real estate litigation and transactions law practice.

The City Prosecutor's Office is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal violations of the City's code of ordinances, as well as a number of state misdemeanors and county ordinance violations. The number of cases presented to our office by the arresting agency determines our workload.  Therefore, close inter-agency coordination is required to ensure that proper arrests are being made.  When cases are presented to the City Prosecutor's Office for filing, each case is reviewed and a determination is made as to whether to prosecute the case.  There are generally four ways that a case, once filed, may be disposed of:  by plea agreement, nolle prossed, verdict at trial, or dismissal.  Other responsibilities of the City Prosecutor's Office include:

Thank you for taking the time to view my Avvo profile, and congratulations on taking the first step to overcoming the obstacles in your life. Since 2012, I have practiced exclusively in the area of criminal defense. I devote my professional life to helping people of all backgrounds overcome the legal obstacles they are facing. I work tirelessly to provide my clients with the guidance required to protect their interests and help them move forward with dignity. I handle all types of criminal cases from misdemeanors to complex "white collar" financial crimes, and everything in between.. I am an avid firearm enthusiast and staunch second amendment supporter. In this capacity, I have the pleasure of serving South Florida as a referral attorney for both the National Rifle Association and the Second Amendment Foundation.

Teresa Williams was born in New York City and moved to Florida when she was 14. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami.. Teresa began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami. She was the Division Chief of the Career Criminal Robbery Unit, and was responsible for all career criminal cases filed in Miami. She specialized in homicide and sexual battery prosecutions, while working in these elite units of the State Attorney's Office. Teresa mentored many of the current supervisors in the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and many attorneys who are now sitting judges in Miami. Her professional affiliations are an important part of getting the best result for her clients now that she is in private practice.. Teresa left Miami-Dade County in 2003 and worked for the Statewide Prosecutor's Office. There she specialized in white collar crimes, racketeering, medicare and medicaid fraud cases. She coordinated the efforts of a successful multi-agency task force, working hands on with police and the Department of Health. Here, Teresa learned how the police think and how they work, an invaluable asset in the field.. Teresa entered into the civil arena while working for the law firm of Haliczer Pettis and Schwamm. She coordinated the defense of a 21 plaintiff case involving mold exposure against the Broward County School Board. She now lectures around the State on the subject of mold litigation. Teresa focused in general negligence as well as medical malpractice cases while working for this group of well established and respected attorneys in Ft Lauderdale.. Teresa started her own private practice, focusing on both criminal and civil litigation, in March of 2006. Our firm serves Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties. Teresa has developed a well deserved reputation as a seasoned and aggressive litigator who fights for her clients, regardless of popular opinion.. She is a member of the Broward County Bar Association, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the League of Prosecutors, and is very active in the local chapter of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She volunteers at her Church through her work with the Woman's Guild, and the FOCCUS ministry, as well as being actively involved with coaching youth athletics with her husband through PAL.. Teresa Williams has been married for 19 years to her highschool sweetheart and has two beautiful children. She is a wife, a daughter, a mother and a friend. She understands how hard it is when you need someone to protect your rights. Schedule your consultation to talk to Teresa Williams today.

Sylvie Rampal is an Associate at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm's Fort Lauderdale office, where she concentrates her practice on complex commercial litigation.. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Rampal worked in various capacities in the business and legal industry in Florida, New York, and London, England. While working at an AM Law 100 law firm, Ms. Rampal assisted with liability and compliance issues related to Brownfield Redevelopment as well as reinsurance litigation matters.. Ms. Rampal assisted with e-discovery disputes, securities litigation, and SEC regulatory compliance reviews for a business advisory firm. Ms. Rampal also has significant experience working at not-for-profit legal centers, handling matters in immigration, domestic violence, and poverty law.. Ms. Rampal’s experience in law, finance, and economics intersected while working for a public benefit corporation, where she assisted with legal and financing issues related to joint ventures between the City of New York and private developers that increased the public and affordable housing stock in New York City.. In addition, Ms. Rampal has extensive experience in public policy research for quasi-governmental agencies, policymakers, and an economic think tank. Specifically, while at the New York City Housing Development Corporation, she undertook research on housing, economic, and public finance matters. Relatedly, while at the Adam Smith Institute, she undertook research on economic and tax policy issues.. Outside of the law, Ms. Rampal has a passion for prosocial projects and service. Ms. Rampal regularly volunteers for a homeless outreach project at her church and has recently gone on a mission trip to Jojutla, Mexico.

Steven Osber is a senior partner at Conrad & Scherer’s Fort Lauderdale office with a practice concentrating primarily on commercial and business litigation. Mr. Osber’s case representation ranges from routine litigation matters to highly complex litigation including partnership/shareholder disputes, commercial eviction matters, real estate litigation and construction litigation.. In addition to his extensive experience in commercial litigation, Mr. Osber has handled a number of significant cases defending businesses in negligent security claims, and he provides security training to nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Mr. Osber is also valued as a contributing litigator in the firm’s general workers’ compensation cases and employment law cases.. Mr. Osber’s expansive litigation experience includes more than 150 state and federal jury and non-jury trials, as well as extensive binding arbitration experience. He is also proficient in appellate cases, having prepared appellate briefs on a variety of matters argued before various appellate tribunals. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates a demonstration of the highest professional and ethical standards and is the highest rating a lawyer can receive. He has also been recognized as a top lawyer in the South Florida Legal Guide in 2011, and from 2014 to present day.

Steven Jaffe has been an impassioned advocate for individuals, families and consumers, successfully representing them in their quest for justice for 30 years.. Steven Jaffe began his career in the State Attorney’s Office. There he gained a great deal of trial experience, which has continued to serve him well when he continued his career as a trial attorney representing victims of negligent acts. He has tried cases throughout the State of Florida.. Steven Jaffe concentrates exclusively on complex civil jury trial matters. He has focused on handling class action cases that have been certified in federal court and state courts involving fraud, false and deceptive trade practices and violations of the driver privacy protection act. He has served as lead and co-lead counsel in class action cases involving long term care insurance, unsafe and hazardous products, unlawful consumer charges, hidden fees and consumer fraud class action cases throughout the country.. Mr. Jaffe prides himself in providing the highest quality legal representation to consumer clients who would not be able to obtain effective redress for their injuries but for the availability of the class action device.. Mr. Jaffe has been named in The Best Lawyers in America and rated AV 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. The South Florida Legal Guide has selected Mr. Jaffe to be recognized as a "Top Lawyer." He has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of Florida’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers and he has been selected by the ALM as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyers in Personal Injury Law. Mr. Jaffe has also been named 2013 South Florida "Lawyer of the Year" for Class Actions - Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, Mr. Jaffe has been selected as a 2014 Florida Super Lawyer.. Mr. Jaffe has assumed positions of leadership in the Broward County legal community, including his former role as president of the Broward County Justice Association. He is a member of the American Association for Justice's Leadership Forum, a member of the Broward County Bar Association Professionalism Committee (1999-present) and he is on the Board of Directors of the Stephen Booher Inns of Court (2000-present) and of the Florida Justice Association. He is a member of the Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association, the Class Action Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Jaffe is a member of the Florida Bar, the Colorado Bar, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. He is also a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and Northern District Court of Illinois.. In addition to his legal endeavors, Steven Jaffe is passionately committed to the fight against Crohn's disease and has been an active fundraiser for the past decade. In 2005 he was also appointed to the Florida Chapter, Board of Trustees of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Steven Jaffe was named Crohn's and Colitis Volunteer of the Year 2010 and is the recipient of the 2013 Hope Award. He is a frequent lecturer often addressing long term care insurance issues involving caregivers, nurses and home health care agencies on elder issues. Mr. Jaffe is on the Executive Committee for the Fort Lauderdale Heart Ball which raises one million dollars each year. In 2013, Mr. Jaffe became a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Services of Broward County.

Steve Lubell is a founding member of Lubell Rosen, LLC.  Since 1999, Lubell Rosen defends doctors against medical malpractice and helps them increase their revinue by collecting reimbursements against PIP and out-of-network carriers.   We pionered legal reprsentation for BARE doctors, offering a flat fee program, inclusive of all fees and costs.  We also help insured doctors find non-traditioanl professional liablity options at a fraction of the cost of standard carriers.

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

Stephen Hoffman is a partner at Hackleman, Olive & Judd, P.A. As a real estate and land use attorney, he focuses his practice on all aspects of real estate transaction and development, including property investigation and due diligence, land acquisition, closing and settlement services, title insurance, permitting and governmental approvals, condominium and community association documents, and real estate financing with loan document review and drafting. Mr. Hoffman’s engineering and law degrees mesh perfectly with the Firm's real estate and development practice. He has worked on many nationally renowned projects such as Bass Pro Outdoor World, Sawgrass Mills Mall, Broward Mall, Dadeland Mall, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, the Trump International Hotel & Tower Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Mall, and Sprint’s telecommunication expansion in South Florida. In 2016, Mr. Hoffman coordinated the closing of his client's $87MM acquistion of the Barcelona Apartment complex in Jupiter, Florida.  In addition, Mr. Hoffman has set up many community developments, including condominium and property owner associations, and now guides boards through the many challenges such associations face.

Stephan Dobrinsky was born and raised in south Florida. For his undergraduate studies, he attended the University of Maryland where he majored in Philosophy. In 2011, he enrolled at the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida. Prior to joining Meltzer & Bell, P.A., Stephan worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County for over three years, dedicating himself to the defense of indigent people charged with crimes.. Stephan has long been devoted to serving those faced with criminal charges. Even prior to receiving his juris doctorate, he worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Alachua County Public Defender’s Office in Gainesville, Florida. He was also awarded the Book Award in 2013 for stellar performance in the Trial Practice class. The first summer of law school, Stephan was selected for a prestigious summer externship at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in the Southern District of Florida. The next summer, he served as a judicial intern with the Honorable Judge Kathleen Williams in the Federal Southern District of Florida.. After graduating from the Levin College of Law, Stephan worked in civil law before he returned to his passion and joined the Public Defender’s Office in Broward County. Due to his hard work and dedication to his clients, Stephan was quickly promoted to handling felony cases. He has worked on hundreds of criminal cases, and has addressed legal issues ranging from minor misdemeanors, DUI’s, violent felonies, property crimes, and sexual offenses. Before joining Meltzer & Bell PA., Stephan was promoted all the way up to representing clients charged with first-degree felonies, some of which cases carried a possible punishment of life in prison. Stephan prides himself on his unrelenting dedication to his work and zealous representation of his clients.

Steffani Russo is Counsel at Shaw Lewenz, LLLP. She focuses her practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, healthcare payor/provider litigation, and personal injury litigation. Steffani is also an integral part of the firm’s Trial Team and was featured in the Daily Business Review alongside  Edward H. Zebersky, after obtaining a five million dollar wrongful-death jury verdict in 2018. She was also a member of the Trial Team, along with firm partner Jordan A. Shaw, which was recognized by “Top Verdict” for obtaining Florida’s largest securities-fraud jury verdict in 2017.. Prior to joining Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, Ms. Russo worked as a CLI with the Broward County Public Defender’s Office, where she represented clients in criminal pretrial proceedings and trial. Ms. Russo attended Nova Southeastern University for both her undergraduate education and law school, where she was involved with the NSU criminal justice clinic and won the schools pro-bono award.

Starting out in the Dade County Public Defender's Office, I tried over 50 jury and bench trials. With that unique courtroom experience, I transitioned to civil litigation, working for a boutique firm in Coral Gables, where I developed expertise in construction law, handling all types of project-related claims in both judicial and arbitral forums, ranging from simple non-payment claims to complex delay and construction defect claims. In 2006, I became Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. From 2003-2008, I headed the Construction Law and Commerical Litigation Department at a statewide lawfirm, where I cultivated and developed a following of construction industry and commercial clients. From 2008-present, I have chaired the Construction Litigation Practice Group at Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Pastoriza, Cole & Boniske, P.L. a 50+ lawyer AV-rated firm with offices in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale, providing advice and guidance to the firm's many municipal and private clients on a variety of construction issues.

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.

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 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.