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Neil focuses his practice on immigration throughout Florida and the United States. Originally from Canada, Neil had a dream to immigrate to the United States like many of his clients. Having immigrated himself, Neil understands not only how to navigate the United States immigration system, but also understands the challenges faced by his clients seeking to integrate into the United States.. The practice of law happens to be Neil’s second professional career. Neil was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, and comes from a family of entrepreneurs. Neil’s hobby and love for computers became his educational focus and Neil combined his love for technology and business into a career. Neil excelled in his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, magna cum laude, a diploma in Computer Programming, and by earning highly coveted certifications from Microsoft as a Systems Engineer and Certified Professional. Neil’s unique skills propelled him quickly up the corporate ladder while working at companies such as Fidelity Investments, Siemens, and UPS Supply Chain Solutions.. After achieving success and receiving multiple awards and accolades in the workforce, Neil felt it was time to pursue another love—The Law—and relocated to Florida to begin his pursuit of a law degree. Neil was exposed to all areas of the law and legal system through educational and professional work, but was immediately fascinated with immigration and litigation and tailored his curriculum to help develop his skills while attending Florida Coastal School of Law. He completed his legal education as a visiting student at the University of Miami and is currently licensed in Florida and Illinois. Neil immediately began his legal career as a litigator in South Florida working in consumer collections. Neil took on more responsibility by expanding his practice areas to include consumer and commercial collections and began honing his litigation skills. Thanks to his mentors, Neil quickly found himself excelling and receiving glowing praises from his clients, the partners at the firm, and his mentors.. After closely watching legal trends, Neil utilized his litigation skills and branched out into Litigation. He quickly gained a reputation as a successful trial attorney and was competently handling highly complex trials. An unexpected opportunity then presented itself for Neil, who was offered a position to handle all the litigated matters for a Chicago law firm. Neil successfully handled all the contested matters in Chicago and gained a favorable reputation within the entire firm. Almost a year later that firm had an urgent need for a qualified attorney with Neil’s skills, positive attitude, and leadership qualities and relocated him back to South Florida.. Neil is currently partner at Shupe Dhawan and helps clients immigrate to the United States from all over the world. He will guide you through the process of seeking Family and Marriage Petitions, Green Cards, Business and Investor Visas, Citizenship, and Naturalization.
Natasha M. Dalton, Esq. is an accomplished attorney with a passion for helping individuals and corporate entities successfully navigate through difficult circumstances. She is a Supreme Court of Florida Certified County Court Mediator, as well as a trained Family and Elder Law Mediator and a qualified arbitrator. Ms. Dalton earned her juris doctor degree at the University of Miami School of Law with honors in 2005.
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My goal is to provide outstanding legal services. I will advocate passionately to get you the best outcome available under your unique set of circumstances. My experience both in and out of the courtroom has prepared me to represent you.
Ms. Billings graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and went on to enroll in a dual program at Nova Southeastern University. During her postgraduate education, she worked full-time while attending the law school evening part-time program. She graduated with a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate.. Ms. Billings has been actively involved in her community throughout her career. She is a past-president of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. She is also a member of Partners4Pace Broward. She works as the founder and managing director for Attorneys for H.O.P.E., a 501c3 providing pro bono legal services to first responders, law enforcement, veterans, and military service members. She is also the founding member and director of the Broward County Minority Outreach Foundation, a 501c3 providing education, training, and awareness for youth STEM education.
Mr. Waldman is the founder of the firm, and is individually rated "AV" (pre-eminent) by the Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory. An "AV" rating indicates that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence, has usually practiced law for thirty-four years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. In addition to his commercial litigation practice, he is a certified State and Federal Court Mediator) and a certified Arbitrator (American Arbitration Association, American Health Lawyers Association, ARIAS, CPR and FINRA). He also serves as a Special Master in the Broward County Circuit Court's Complex Litigation Unit.. In 2010, Mr. Waldman was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist as a Governing Board Member to the South Florida Water Management District (At Large Member for St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) for the term March 2010 - March 2014. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate of the State of Florida on April 27, 2010. The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 7.5 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply. A key initiative is the restoration of America's Everglades – the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history. The District is also working to improve the Kissimmee River and its floodplain, Lake Okeechobee and South Florida's coastal estuaries.. Also in 2010, Mr. Waldman was recommended by The Florida Bar Board of Governors and, upon that recommendation, later appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to a four year term as a Member of the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission. In 2013, Mr. Waldman was elected by his fellow Commissioners as the Chairman of the Commission.. Mr. Waldman also frequently serves as an expert witness in litigation, arbitration and administrative matters involving the award of reasonable attorneys' fees and disputes involving professional standards of care in the legal community.
Mr. Tucker is a valued associate with the Firm’s Business Litigation and Probate practice groups. His practice focuses on complex commercial and real estate litigation in both federal and state courts, representing financial institutions, shareholders, partnerships, corporations, real estate developers and investors, real estate brokers, and other business entities. Mr. Tucker counsels his litigation clients on an array of matters, including business disputes, injunctive suits, alternative entity litigation, contract claims, condominium litigation, probate litigation, and compliance issues with federal and state regulatory schemes. Mr. Tucker also counsels clients in the areas of estate (probate) administration, trust administration, and estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, and related documents.. Mr. Tucker is uniquely positioned to advise the firm’s clients undergoing review of their compliance with financial regulations at the federal and state level because he worked within the financial sector prior to obtaining his law degree, gaining in-depth knowledge with capital markets. Mr. Tucker’s representation of his clients is informed by his personal experience as he guides his clients through their potential legal exposure to agency investigations, federal securities and commodity laws, and Blue Sky laws across the county.. Mr. Tucker has also represented clients in courts across the country in matters related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Federal Trade Commission proceedings, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Mr. Susen has tried a substantial number of cases to verdict as lead counsel. Mr. Susen focuses his law practice on all facets of litigation.Mr. Susen litigates a variety of matters, including: personal injury, defective products, premises liability, medical malpractice, and contract / business disputes. Mr. Susen has significant experience in both state and federal trial courts as well as appellate courts throughout Florida. Mr. Susen has also successfully briefed and argued appeals throughout Florida. Mr. Susen also represents several international clients in collection matters and complex business disputes.Mr. Susen graduated in the top 4% of his class, magna cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University, where he received his Juris Doctor. While attending law school, Mr. Susen also earned a merit scholarship and membership into the Pro Bono Honor Society and Moot Court.Mr. Susen is also an advisor to athletes, coaches, and other sports professionals, offering strategic planning and advice on all aspects of career management from marketing to contract negotiation.Prior to joining Koch Parafinczuk & Wolf, Mr. Susen attended Boston University where he earned his Bachelors of Arts and worked for the law firm of lannella & Mummolo in Boston, MA. Mr. Susen is also a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters where he volunteers and provides mentoring to youth in Broward County.Education:J.D., Nova Southeastern University Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Top 4% of class, Dean's ListB.A., Boston UniversityJurisdictions Admitted to Practice:FloridaU.S. District Court Southern District of FloridaU.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (Covering Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, Maine,
Mr. Lowry did his clinical work during his 3rd year of law school with the State Attorney’s Office in Fort Lauderdale. After graduating in 2004, Mr. Lowry was hired as an assistant state attorney, where he worked for 1.5 years as a misdemeanor and felony line prosecutor. While there he prosecuted numerous DUI’s, gaining an excellent knowledge of DUI law and practice. Mr. Lowry then transferred to the State Attorney’s Office in Tampa, where he began as a juvenile division supervisor. Mr. Lowry was shortly thereafter placed as a felony trial unit prosecutor, litigating such cases as homicide, sexual battery, armed robbery, home invasion, and drug trafficking, among others.. In 2007 Mr. Lowry moved back to south Florida and opened Lowry at Law, P.A., a private law firm specializing in criminal defense, family law, appeals and civil rights. There, Mr. Lowry represented clients facing charges ranging from DUI to homicide, often being in trial at least once a month. In 2012, Mr. Lowry opened this firm, Mark S. Lowry, LLC, again focusing on state and federal criminal defense, appeals and post-conviction matters, and civil rights. From his career as both a seasoned prosecutor and private attorney, Mr. Lowry has the knowledge and experience to handle any matter that comes in the door, having tried over 60 jury trials in his career, and will handle it with professionalism and a level of attention and personal service that is unrivaled in this field.
Mr. Kamenetsky is a Registered Patent Attorney. Jeff received his J.D., cum laude, fromTouro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, an M.B.A. from HofstraUniversity, and a B.S. in Engineering from the State University of NewYork at Stony Brook. Jeff counsels clients in patent prosecution andtrademark matters, as well as litigation and licensing matters, and hasa broad patent prosecution practice encompassing a wide variety oftechnologies including medical devices, telecommunications, electricaland communication equipment, Internet, consumer goods, andcomputer-related technologies. Jeff has significant experience indealing with international disputes related to import of products intothe United States. A significant portion of his practice includesundertaking studies and drafting legal opinions regarding patentvalidity and infringement. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Kamenetskyworked as an electrical engineer for the United States Air Force and amanager in industry. A past President of the Intellectual Property LawAssociation of Florida, Mr. Kamenetsky is an active member of theInternational Trademark Association and the Florida Bar Association. In addition to being registered to practice before the United StatesPatent and Trademark Office, Jeff is licensed to practice law inFlorida and is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the FederalCircuit, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern andMiddle Districts of Florida. Jeff has been selected by hispeers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Florida Monthly Magazine has named him one of the Top Lawyers in Florida. Jeff is an avid triathlete, marathoner, cyclist and martial artist. His other interests include reading, music, and spending time at home with his wife Rona, daughters Caysee and Jesyca and dog Tiki.
Mr. Fistos concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation in state and federal courts, including class-action and individual litigation relating to breach of contract, unjust enrichment, long-term care insurance, privacy, false advertising, elder abuse, the Lanham Act, breach of warranty, unfair competition, fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices and Qui Tam (whistleblower) claims. He has litigated class action and consumer cases in various state and federal jurisdictions for more than 20 years. He has published and presented several article and training materials for The Florida Bar on consumer fraud and deceptive trade practice issues. He has been published in the journal of the Florida Justice Association. He has also been a regular presenter for the Florida Justice Association on various topics, including insurance law and e-discovery.. After receiving his M.A. and law degrees from Florida State University, he began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in the Florida Attorney General's Economic Crimes Litigation Unit in Tallahassee. There, he prosecuted numerous cases involving consumer fraud, unfair methods of competition, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, deceptive trade practices, and whistleblowers, against defendants ranging from large telecommunications companies, and marketing enterprises to corporate-owned funeral providers.. As an Assistant Attorney General, Mr. Fistos was a primary drafter of the major amendments to the Little FTC Act in 1993 (appearing in Chapter 93-38, Laws of Florida), commonly referred to as the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, F.S. Chapter 501, part II.. As a Florida Class Action and trade practice lawyer, Mr. Fistos’ work has litigated state and federal class cases and Qui Tam cases involving national computer manufacturers, utilities, banks, and data mining companies, among others. Some representative cases in Mr. Fistos' practice areas include:. Mr. Fistos handled one of the first viatical settlement case handled by the Office of the Florida Attorney General and one of the first such cases ever litigated in the county. Consumers received restitution and the principal operator was permanently enjoined from ever engaging in the viatical and insurance business. The case served as a primary impetus for passage of a Viatical Settlement Act in Florida.. As lead counsel, Mr. Fistos won a nationwide class settlement with a worldwide computer manufacturer including approximately 5 million class members and relief to the class valued at over $144,000,000.. In another class case, Mr. Fistos and co-counsel won a nationwide injunctive class settlement composed of over 200 million Americans whose personal information was allegedly brokered in violation of federal privacy laws. The settlement requires companies to implement extensive programs and policies to protect consumer's privacy, and to stop alleged misuses of their personal information. Mr. Fistos was a primary litigator on the case, drafter of case documents, and a primary strategist.. In a recent precedent-setting long term care insurance case that Mr. Fistos, his partner and his co-counsel advocated for elderly victims — Judge James I. Cohn of the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida granted final approval of a class action settlement which created an $8 million fund for elderly class members with home healthcare insurance policies issued by Washington National Insurance Company (WNIC). The agreement also placed all those elderly insured's back on claim, meaning the insurance company would now be responsible for the cost of care of our clients. In addition, plaintiff's counsel also received court approval that required WNIC to make a $100,000 cy pres award (donation) to a charity whose mission is to serve the needs of the elderly — the court approved the Alzheimer Association as recipient of the donation.. He has received “Superb” Rating as a “Top Class Action Lawyer” by . Mr. Fistos has been selected as Florida Super Lawyer, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The REALTOR Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Inc. awarded him the Presidential Distinguished Services Award.. Mr. Fistos is a member of The Florida Bar and a member of its Trial Lawyers Section. He is admitted to practice in U.S. District Courts in the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida and the Northern District of Illinois. He is also a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.. Mr. Fistos is also a member of the American Association for Justice's Leadership Forum, and the Florida Justice Association.
Mr. Edwards practices in the fields of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Commercial Litigation, with a primary focus on representing crime victims and their families. The bulk of his practice is devoted to Negligent Security / Premises Liability and Sexual Abuse cases. He also represents victims involving identity theft, computer hacking, transmission of STD's, privacy rights violations, con-schemes, fraud, insurance coverage and complicated contract disputes.. Mr. Edwards has passionately upheld the rights of victims throughout this legal career. Before entering private practice, Mr. Edwards was lead trial attorney at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, prosecuting many violent criminals. Since leaving the State Attorney's Office, Mr. Edwards has continued to devote his practice and his life to fighting for the rights of crime victims, oftentimes in complicated and hotly contested complex civil trial matters. Many of his clients have been injured or harmed as a result of a criminal activity (rape, shooting, stabbing, fraud, privacy rights violations, etc.). Edward's prosecution experience makes him adept at handling these types of cases and his vast trial experience puts pressure on the defendants. Edwards has built a reputation for successfully handling the "civil" litigation aspect of these types of cases and handing over his findings to state and federal prosecutors, who then can pursue the criminal case on behalf of the victims.. Mr. Edwards is a major advocate for victim's rights who has tried more than 75 jury trials. Despite his busy trial schedule, he provides hundreds of hours of pro bono services each year to Victims Advocate Services and victims' rights groups in Broward and Palm Beach County and throughout the country.. Mr. Edwards is currently pursuing a precedent setting case on behalf of young girls who were sexually molested by a well-connected billionaire. He is also investigating and representing victims claiming sexual abuse by former Youth Pastor. He is selflessly spending countless hours litigation that action in Federal Court, on a pro bono basis, to protect the rights of crime victims under the Crime Victims' Rights Act.. Brad has earned Florida Bar Certification, the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar for the competency and experience of a civil trial attorney. He has been profiled in The Best Lawyers in America and recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association's "Top 40 Under 40." He was also recognized in the Daily Business Review Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements in 2011 and 2012 for separate large jury verdicts. Mr. Edwards is 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. He has also been selected as a Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Edwards has also been certified as a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Prior to pursuing a career in law, Mr. Edwards was a standout high school quarterback as well as a nationally ranked tennis player. He played collegiate tennis at the University of Florida and graduated with honors.. Mr. Edwards currently serves on the board of the Broward County Justice Association; and is a member of the following organizations:the National Crime Victims Bar Association; American Association for Justice Leadership Forum; Florida Justice Association; the Broward County Justice Association; The Endowment for Academy Giving to Law and Education (EAGLE); and the American Bar Association.
Mr. Clayton began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney, which afforded countless opportunities to face off against excellent defense attorneys. In doing so, he learned countless defenses from the best. Now, he combines his extensive knowledge of defense strategies with his experience as a prosecutor to attack the State's case and get his clients results.. Mr. Clayton attended the Florida State University College of Law after graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Criminal Justice degree from Florida Atlantic University. With the goal of practicing Criminal Law, Mr. Clayton focused his law school electives on Criminal Law courses, culminating in an externship with the Gadsden County State Attorney’s Office. Mr. Clayton has been a Criminal Law Litigator since and offers his clients over 14 years of Criminal Law litigation experience.. With over a decade in private practice, Mr. Clayton has used his litigation experience to continue to serve the people of Florida, protecting their rights in both the Criminal Law and Personal Injury Law arenas. Mr. Clayton is proud to serve the legal needs of residents of Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties. Contact our office to arrange a free consultation, today.
Miguel A. Coder is a Managing Partner at Florida Accident Law. His vision is to create a firm that focuses on traumatic and severe injuries with an emphasis on lower volume and higher quality cases.. Before founding Florida Accident Law, Mr. Coder worked for two prestigious firms in the local market. His primarily dedicated his practice to helping those injured and seeking justice for his client. He focuses on litigation and is in charge of the higher end pre-litigation cases at the firm.. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Finance from the Eli Broad College of Business. He later went on to obtain his Juris Doctor at Nova Southeastern University. He remains active with Nova Southeastern, he gives lectures on Insurance Law and sits on a yearly panel that speaks to new students about summer opportunities.. During his time at Nova Southeastern University, Mr. Coder traveled to Vienna, Austria for the Vis Moot Court International Arbitration Competition. He also served as the Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant to Professor Steven Wisotsky. Professor Wisotsky focused his areas of practice in White Collar Crime and Appellate Law. Under Professor Wisotskyi’s guidance, Mr. Coder drafted numerous appellate briefs that were heard and argued in both the Third District Court of Appeal and Fourth District Court of Appeal. He also drafted a Habeas Brief in the Federal Court of Appeals for the Southern District.. Mr. Coder is fluent in Spanish and English. He has an extensive cultural background which translates into forming close relationships with his clients.. Mr. Coder is a member of the Florida Bar and admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida.. He dedicates his career to seeking justice for those wronged due to the negligence of others.
Michelle is President of her own law firm, Parker Law Firm, P.A. Through her firm, Michelle is dedicated to helping the underserved and underrepresented. Her passion is to fight for a world in which we can all truly be treated equal. Michelle is also an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center where she teaches for the NSU Master's in Science Employment Law Program.. Michelle attended law school at Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center. While attending law school, Michelle was a writer on the International Citator and Research Guide. The International Citator and Research Guide is a unique organization to Nova Southeastern University that is in the midst of preparing the international equivalent of the Bluebook. During law school Michelle also interned at Legal Aid Service of Broward County where she had the opportunity to draft advance directives for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.. Michelle is a member of The Florida Bar and licensed to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida; United States District Court, Southern District of Florida; and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida.. Michelle is focused on providing excellent customer service at an affordable rate. Day or night - she is available to assist you with your legal needs.
Michelle is a third generation attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After working for both a small boutique firm and a large national firm, Michelle opened her own practice so that she could get back to doing what she does best: helping people. She believes everyone deserves the best legal representation possible.. Michelle's practice focuses on representing clients injured as a result of medical malpractice, defective products, slip and falls, and other forms of negligence and strict liability.. Michelle is active in the local Broward County Bar Association as well as the Jewish Federation of Broward County. She has been selected as a Florida Rising Star by SuperLawyers for 2013 and 2014.. Michelle, originally from the Philadelphia area, is the daughter of a physician-attorney and a speech language pathologist. Michelle earned her Bachelor's degree from The Johns Hopkins University in 2004 and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2009.. She chose to go to law school after her next-door neighbors brought a lawsuit against her parents in an attempt to wrongfully claim title to some of her parents' property. Michelle watched her parents suffer not just because of the frivolous lawsuit, but also because of the excessively high legal fees. Wanting to help people without taking advantage of them, Michelle pursued a legal career with the hopes of focusing on representing those who had been injured or even killed through the carelessness of others.
Michael T. Lewenz, Esq. is a partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, and Chair of the firm’s Personal Injury and PIP Practice Group. He represents individuals who suffer injuries in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, and boating accidents. Mr. Lewenz also represents the families and loved ones of individuals who suffered a wrongful death. In addition, Mr. Lewenz also represents medical professionals in disputes with auto-insurance companies over personal injury protection (PIP) as well as individuals, businesses, homeowners and condo associations in insurance disputes involving catastrophic property damage. Since 2014, Mr. Lewenz has recovered over five million dollars for injured clients.. Licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Florida, Michael Lewenz is one of a select group of personal injury lawyers to complete a jury trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in front of Chief District Court Judge, K. Michael Moore.. Prior to joining Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, Michael Lewenz, Esq. was the co-founder of the South Florida business and trial firm, Shaw Lewenz, LLC, where he again focused on personal injury and personal injury protection (PIP) litigation.. After finishing his first year of law school ranked number-one in his class at Nova Southeastern University Law, Michael transferred to the University of Miami School of law where he graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. While at the University of Miami, Mr. Lewenz was a member of the University of Miami Law Review and completed in depth constitutional research with Professor Donald M. Jones, and wrote substantial articles on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 36(b), and personal injury protection (PIP).. Having worked in Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit under The Honorable Lisa Porter, Mr. Lewenz has a comprehensive knowledge of not only civil procedure, but also Florida Rules of Evidence, and criminal procedure. Before attending law school Mr. Lewenz attended Loyola University Chicago where he received dual degrees in Marketing and Sport Management, and worked for the NFL Chicago Bears organization in their Advertisement and Events Department. In his four years in Chicago Mr. Lewenz was also involved in a variety of community and charity organizations such as Inspired Youth Chicago, and the “Vietnamese Association of Illinois.”
Michael R. Kaufman is an experienced trial lawyer at Kelley / Uustal with over 34 years of experience representing injured victims and families who have lost loved ones in preventable accidents. His extensive experience has earned him a significant record of success in cases involving complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He is a South Florida native and frequently devotes his time and effort to helping local and national charitable organizations.
Michael prides himself on fighting for clients facing serious criminal charges. His advocacy often extends beyond the courtroom as he frequently assists clients with potential collateral reprecussions from their legal troubles. Michael is familiar with the uniqueness of each individual case and will tailor his representation to those needs. There are no small cases -- Michael handles everything from DUIs and simple misdemeanors to first-degree felonies.
Michael Glasser is the co-founder of Rudenberg & Glasser, P.A., where he has helped thousands of people throughout Fort Lauderdale obtain the best possible results for their criminal or injury cases. Attorney Glasser graduated from Florida State University of Law, shortly afterward becoming an Assistant Public Defender in Maryland and Florida. Attorney Glasser is a relentless litigator who ensures his clients’ rights are always protected. He works tirelessly to get his clients the best possible results, leading them through every step of the legal process. Regardless of whether his clients are facing criminal charges or were injured in an accident, he is always equipped to fight for his clients' interests in court. Attorney Glasser is passionate about helping people in Fort Lauderdale with their legal issues, and he is respected throughout the legal community for his vast experience. If you need a skilled legal professional who is honest, experienced, and ready to fight for your rights, call Attorney Glasser today for a free consultation.
Michael E. Dutko, Jr. is a partner at Conrad & Scherer, LLp in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Dutko’s practice focuses on government relations and public policy, procurement and government contracts, zoning, land use and development, land use and real property litigation and general commercial and civil litigation.. Mr. Dutko has extensive experience in the field of local government law, representing developers and builders in private practice as well as having served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Delray Beach. In addition to providing legal services on a wide range of local government matters, he also served as the City’s board counsel for the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board, Historic Preservation Board, Code Enforcement Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Board and City Commission, guiding each body through the consideration of complex legal and controversial matters.. In particular, Mr. Dutko worked closely with the City’s Planning and Zoning Department regarding the review and processing of applications for development in the City, which is widely regarded as one of South Florida’s premier locations. In addition to land development and zoning work, Mr. Dutko was a primary attorney responsible for the preparation of government contracts, review and drafting of solicitations for competitive procurements, ethics and Sunshine Law consultation, and labor and collective bargaining negotiations. Mr. Dutko was the City’s chief litigator in lawsuits arising during his tenure, including but not limited to writs of certiorari, negligence actions and ballot challenges.. Prior to the City of Delray Beach, Mr. Dutko served as an Assistant State Attorney with the Palm Beach State Attorney’s Office. There, he gained significant and valuable jury trial experience in cases ranging from driving under the influence to first degree murder. While at the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Dutko was selected to join the office’s Public Corruption Unit, leading a team of investigators and prosecuting complex crimes committed by public employees, police officers, and elected officials. In addition to numerous other high profile and highly publicized cases, Mr. Dutko led Palm Beach County’s first successful prosecution to trial verdict of violations of Florida’s Sunshine Law, involving a city commission’s attempt to secretly authorize unlawful payments to a city manager.
Michael B. Gilden is Board Certified in Marital & Family Law by The Florida Bar and he is KO’s partner heading the firm’s Family Law practice throughout Florida. Mr. Gilden is also an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney in both legal ability and ethics, the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the most widely recognized attorney rating organization in the United States. Mr. Gilden was recently recognized with a Client Distinction Award presented by and .. Mr. Gilden represents a wide-ranging client base in divorce, parenting disputes, paternity, post-dissolution enforcement, modification and other related matters. Mr. Gilden represents clients with complex business valuation issues, as well as sensitive and intricate matters concerning custody and other child related issues. Additionally, Mr. Gilden negotiates and drafts complex Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, as well as other forms of marital contracts. Mr. Gilden’s practice also includes serving as a Guardian Ad Litem in contested matters representing the interests of children as selected by his colleagues and as appointed by the Courts. Mr. Gilden is often selected to serve as a mediator by the Courts, as well as by his colleagues in efforts to resolve complicated marital related cases.
Melissa Groisman, Esq. is an AV-Rated Florida Real Estate Attorney at Greenspoon Marder LLP based in Fort Lauderdale. She is known for her approachability, responsiveness, proactive approach to deal making, and ability to mediate difficult situations.. Through the years, Melissa has handled many residential and complex commercial real estate transactions, the development of condominium projects, and commercial leasing matters. She has experience in general contract disputes, real estate purchase and sale disputes, construction defect claims on behalf of residential and commercial owners and contractors, corporate dissolutions, probate and trust administration and litigation, and residential and commercial evictions.. Melissa’s clients range from first-time home buyers, to international real estate investors, to local developers, realtors, and business people, but no matter the size of the deal or the experience level of the client, she treats each transaction and case with extreme care, diligence, and attention.. Melissa is a native Spanish speaker and conversationally fluent in Hebrew and French. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, her Masters in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was a Dean’s Scholar.. Ms. Groisman is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, a significant peer-review rating accomplishment signifying the highest level of professional excellence.
Matthew Schulze is a graduate of The University of Miami School of Law. He has had a passion for the legal industry going back to his undergraduate days, also at The University of Miami. With experience in several fields of law, Matthew Schulze is prepared to assist clients with all their legal needs. He strives for excellence in all business relationships and has the perseverance necessary to achieve client satisfaction.