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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.

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 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

John Lambros is the Managing Partner of Brinkley Morgan. He provides representation in all aspects of family law with a concentrated focus in complex, high net worth and high profile situations. Such matters include dissolutions and post-dissolutions of marriages, parental responsibilities and timesharing, paternity and LGBTQ issues. He excels in writing and incorporates that talent into his frequent preparation of sophisticated prenuptial, postnuptial and marital settlement agreements.. Mr. Lambros comes from a family of trial lawyers and judges, including both his father and brother. He has passed three bar examinations and is licensed in Florida, Michigan and Massachusetts. Mr. Lambros began his career in commercial litigation at both a state and federal level. It is this experience that provides the unique foundation for his acumen in the characterization, evaluation, and distribution of the most intricate of assets and liabilities. He provides detailed counsel in circumstances involving business valuations, real estate, professional practices, and all financial affairs, yet is imminently qualified to provide delicate sensitivity when addressing the most difficult issues of familial, parental and child conflict. As Managing Partner, when needed, Mr. Lambros is also able to decisively assess the particular needs of any case to position it within the firm to provide the best of representation and experience.. Although a seasoned litigator, Mr. Lambros has honed a very particular skill in the negotiation of amicable resolutions in every facet of family law practice. He is routinely brought into protracted situations where he is distinctively able to de-escalate, calm and provide a path for people to move forward free from dissension. The successful practice of family law requires a careful blend of the facts germane to each case while managing the personalities and expectations of the participants. Mr. Lambros navigates those facets with respect and efficiency.. As a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rated attorney, Mr. Lambros is frequently recognized for his legal work. He has been listed in 2019-2021 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, in Super Lawyers Magazine from 2011–2021, and selected as one of the 2013, 2015, and 2016 Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine. He is also a member of The National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers, an exclusive professional organization comprised of top attorneys from each state.. Additionally, Mr. Lambros is an active member of the community, previously serving on the Broward County Animal Care Advisory Committee, and the boards of directors for the Humane Society of Broward County and Pet Set.

John ("Jack") Phillips, graduated from Seton Hall School of Law in New Jersey, in 1981, and has been practicing in Florida (1982), N.Y.,  and N.J., since 1982. His practice has involved the civil litigation, including foreclosure and creditor rights litigation, personal injury, corporate, healthcare related matters, business, real estate, construction litigation, probate, guardianship, and divorce, malpractice matters.

Joe has extensive expertise in aviation, product liability, maritime, cruise ship, recreational vehicle and vessel claims, scuba-diving accidents, roadway design, and other complex civil litigation and damages cases. Being a licensed pilot brings a wealth of expertise to Joe's litigation of general and commercial aviation claims, both domestic and international.. Board-certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar, Joe has consistently received an AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating given by that publication. This peer review rating signified that a lawyer has reached the pinnacle of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Joe has been selected for inclusion in the membership of Best Lawyers in America. He has been selected by his peers as one of the "Best of the Bar" by the South Florida Business Journal.

Jo Ann Hoffman has practiced law for over 35 years.  She graduated Phi Beta Kappa (high honors) from Indiana University in 1974.  She went on to obtain a Law Degree with honors (Cum Laude) and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University in 1978. She is the managing partner of this firm which has 3 attorneys practicing exclusively Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Defense Base Act & Longshore Cases. She was Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation in 1988. She has been a Florida Trial Lawyer member for over 32 years. She represents only the injured person. She has handled cases throughout the United States and in jurisdictions where contractors support our military.  She is involved in the effort to stop the massacre of elephants for their tusks and supports the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which raises baby elephant orphans in Kenya.

Jessica Kopas is a senior partner at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Ms. Kopas focuses her practice on commercial litigation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.. Over the course of her practice, Ms. Kopas has advocated the interests of her clients – including Fortune 500 companies – in a wide variety of disputes in and out of court. She has appeared before state, federal district and federal bankruptcy courts in Florida. She also has participated in mediations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, including accomplishing complex settlement agreements as alternatives to trial.. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Kopas worked for several commercial litigation firms in South Florida, where she litigated large, complex commercial cases as well as adversarial bankruptcy proceedings.

Jesse T. Schwartz is an associate attorney with the Scherer Law Firm and has experience in the areas of personal injury, corporate transactional, commercial litigation, intellectual property, real property foreclosures and banking litigation.  Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Schwartz worked as a lobbying assistant in the governmental and lobbying practice group for a prestigious firm in Tallahassee Florida

Jesse Bernheim is a highly-regarded and sought-after attorney with valuable legal experience in nationwide cases as the founding partner of BK Law, LLC.. Through his boutique firm, Jesse serves his clients in the areas of complex personal injury matters, first-party insurance, product liability, medical device and pharmaceutical litigation, commercial and business litigation, and workers’ compensation.. Jesse has a dedicated hands-on approach to his clients’ legal issues; his efforts have resulted in numerous favorable, multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts against leading global companies. His firm has established a reputation marked by excellence with offices throughout Florida and Massachusetts.. Jesse has achieved notable results for clients, including a $54M recovery for clients injured resulting from a defective hip product, a $9.8M settlement for clients injured from an over the counter pharmaceutical product, a $2.4M recovery from a motorcyclist injured in a motor vehicle accident, and a $1M verdict for a worker injured from a defective product, among others.

Jeremy T. Schilling is a civil litigator, with his primary practice in the area of first-party property insurance and personal injury. He spent the first six-plus years of his career defending insurance companies, along with general civil litigation for both defendants and plaintiffs. It is his experience defending insurance companies that enables Jeremy to best serve the injured and policyholders as he now dedicates his practice to helping the injured and homeowners obtain the benefits to which they are entitled.. Jeremy grew up in Centerville, Massachusetts, and is an avid Boston sports fan. He attended the University of Massachusetts before transferring to Keene State College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Safety Studies and Management. While at Keene State he met his now wife, whom he shares two young children. He received his juris doctor degree from the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law.

Jennito  feels, because of his passion of trial advocacy, his experience in jury trial, motion drafting and litigation, along, with his diverse background, as an immigrant from Haiti, he has the perfect combination of skills, experience, and compassion to be your attorney.

Jennifer Netska is a New York native who pursued a career in litigation defense work, learned the tricks of the trade and gained invaluable knowledge that she offers to her clients today. Jennifer gained real insight on the tactics that insurance companies use to disclaim, devalue, and undercut a Plaintiff’s case.. Years into practice, obtained her Florida law license and relocated to South Florida where she resides with her husband. Upon relocation, Jennifer worked in ‘big law’ for a nationally recognized AM 200 Law ranked firm. Jennifer worked among some of Florida’s best trial attorneys and further gained invaluable experience defending nationwide commercial entities…. Jennifer resigned from her position within big law and launched her own practice where she serves both a Florida and New York client base. Netska Law Group is headquartered in South Florida, but Jennifer routinely makes trips to New York to see her clients and family. Jennifer spends her free time boating with her husband, spending time with family, and trying new restaurants.

Jeffrey S. Shapiro is an attorney practicing law since 1982.. Jeffrey S. Shapiro is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. A lawyer certified as a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer is a lawyer recognized by the Florida Bar as a practitioner, considered to have advanced knowledge and skills in that particular field of law. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of competency and experience within an area of law, and professionalism and ethics in practice.. Jeffrey S. Shapiro is an AV Rated® (HIGHEST POSSIBLE RATING) . An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings help prospective clients identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate lawyer for a specific task at hand. Lawyer Ratings serve as an objective indicator that a lawyer has the highest ethical standards and professional ability and are used by clients to justify their hiring decisions. A rating's third party validation of ethics and legal ability provides that extra level of confidence that the right lawyer or firm has been selected. By combining a rating with a review of other data in a lawyer's Professional Biography - such as practice areas, bar memberships, professional affiliations, education and clients - a person can be certain he or she has made the right choice for that particular legal matter.

Jeffrey Haberman is a seasoned personal injury lawyer at Schlesinger. He represents injury victims in suits involving defective medical and pharmaceutical devices, complex commercial litigation, tobacco litigation, and product liability. He attended Columbia University for his bachelor’s degree before going to Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He also has a degree from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He is admitted to practice in Florida, New Jersey, and New York. If you need a personal injury attorney in Fort Lauderdale who genuinely cares, he’s the guy for you. If you’re ready to discuss your case, call today for a free case evaluation.

Jay Shehadeh focuses his practice on the areas he knows best, Business, Real Estate and Criminal Defense.Having grown up in a family of entreprenaurs, and becoming an entreprenaur himself, Jay Shehadeh built a strong understanding of a Small Business' legal needs. Jay coincided his real world business experience with formal business classess at Florida Atlantic University, where he recieved a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Following his Bachelor's Degree, Jay went on to attend law school at Florida International University College of Law. In Law School, Jay excelled amongst his peers. For his third year, Jay was selected to become a Gubernatorial Fellow with Governor Charlie Crist, where he worked to further the Governor's legislative priorities in the Governor's Office of Policy and Budget in the Capital Building in Tallahassee. Jay eventually graduated cum laude from his law school.After law school, Jay began his legal career as a Prosecutor with the State Attorney's Office. There, Jay built an intimate comfort for the court room and a strong familiarity with the inner court workings. He started in the Misdemeanor division, building an expertise in DUI law. Jay then went on to prosecute a miriad of serious felonies, especially in the areas of White Collar Crime, Drug Possessions and Homicides. Jay concluded his time with the State Attorney's Office as part of an elite prosecution unit, the Crimes Against Children Unit, where Jay prosecuted physical and sexual abuse crimes that were committed against minors.Having built a deep understanding of Business, Criminal Law and the inner workings of Government, Jay now uses all that he has learned to protect his clients.

Jason’s practice is primarily devoted to representing the interests of insurers in various types of property and commercial general liability insurance coverage matters.. Jason has extensive experience litigating and providing advice concerning all types property damage and business interruption coverage issues under commercial first-party property policies.  He has also litigated numerous types CGL matters.  Additionally, Jason has advised insurers on appraisal-related issues, avoidance of bad faith and strategies for minimizing both the risk and expense of litigation.. Jason has been repeatedly listed as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in the field of insurance coverage.. While in law school, Jason was a travel team member on the Moot Court Honor Society and was inducted into The Order of Barristers.  He also served as the Managing Editor of the ILSA Journal of International and Comparative Law.  Jason also served as a judicial clerk in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Broward County, from 2006 to 2008.. During his time at Emory University, Jason was a member of Emory’s varsity cross country team.

Jason B. Blank  focusses on state and federal criminal defense and Florida election law work. Haber Blank, LLP is a South Florida law firm dedicated to assisting its clients navigate challenges and issues that arise in all areas of law.. Jason was born and grew up on the New Jersey shore just outside of Asbury Park.  Jason joined Jason H. Haber to form Haber Blank, LLP (formerly Haber, Stief & Blank, LLP) to provide effective and strategic representation to clients.  Prior to establishing Haber Blank, LLP, Jason served as a Broward County Assistant Public Defender, handling all levels of criminal cases ranging from first degree murder to driving under the influence and possession of illegal substances.  Jason has represented clients in dozens of jury trials.  Jason is licensed to practice before all courts in the State of Florida, the State of New Jersey, the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the United States District Court for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida.. Jason is actively engaged in the legal profession and holds elected positions in many of the leading criminal law organizations in the State. He is President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a Past Chair of the Florida Bar’s Criminal Law Section and Criminal Procedure Rules Committee, a member of the Florida Bar’s Committee on the Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration, has served on Grievance Committee “17G,” and is also Past-President of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you regarding your criminal defense matters.

Jarrett Blakeley, founder of Blakeley Law Firm, is a highly accomplished personal injury attorney representing clients across Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Jacksonville. Since establishing the firm in 2006, he has successfully advocated for thousands of accident victims, recovering over $200 million in claims related to car, motorcycle, Lyft/Uber accidents, and wrongful death. Mr. Blakeley’s experience spans complex insurance negotiations and courtroom litigation, and as a motorcyclist himself, he brings vital perspective to motorcycle injury cases. He is recognized for his aggressive advocacy, ensuring each client receives attentive service and personalized representation—regardless of where their accident occurred in Florida. Mr. Blakeley’s passion for justice extends to cases involving rideshare services and wrongful death, consistently working to hold negligent parties accountable. His dedication to exceptional client support and results-driven legal strategies has made Blakeley Law Firm a trusted resource for individuals and families facing serious injury and loss.

Jack was born in Allentown, PA but at a young age moved to South Florida, where he has resided for more than 60 years, living the past 45 years in Broward County. While working as a CPA at Ernst & Ernst, Jack became part of the first graduating class of Nova University’s Shepard Broad Law School. Today, Jack is one of a select few attorneys in South Florida that is board certified in both Tax Law and Wills, Trusts and Estates. Jack and his wife, Susan have three children, Jacklyn, David and Randy and five grandchildren, Logan, Cooper, Jordan, Holden and Ashlyn.. Jack’s hobbies include sailing, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.. Jack currently is part of the Professional Advisory Committee of the Community Foundation of Broward. Jack is currently serving on the Board of the Pace Center for Girls and is a member of the Advisory Group for Pantry of Broward, Inc.  Jack has previously served on the boards of the Lauderdale Yacht Club, First Presbyterian Church, Broward County YMCA, Community Foundation of Broward and Fort Lauderdale South Rotary. Jack was also on the Steering Committee of the Annual Joint Tax and Estate Planning Seminar for the event's first seven years.

I was born in Kingston, Jamaica and then moved to Florida at age 5.  After growing up in Coral Gables, Florida through 1988 I ventured off to Hofstra University, located in Long Island, New York, to obtain a Bachelor of the Arts degree, in Sociology, and two minor degrees in English and Psychology. I graduated Cum Laude from Hofstra, where I became member of Phi Beta Kappa.  Thereafter, I obtained a Juris Doctorate, with Honors, at Florida State University, where I was a member of the Moot Court Team – Mock Trial Division and the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy. I was also a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Domestic Violence, while living in Tallahassee I also worked for the Florida Bar.  I have been passionate in my practicing of law since 1996 when I was admitted into the Florida Bar. I am a Founding Member as well as a Board member of the Collaborative Professionals of South Florida, a Board member of Broward County Christian Lawyers Association, a member of the Caribbean Bar Association and the Broward Bar Association. I have experience in commercial litigation and insurance defense/worker’s compensation litigation, yet my practice area currently exclusively encompasses family and matrimonial law.. My Role as a Mediator:. In year 2002, I became a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. As a mediator, I am a neutral third party who Facilitates and resolves family conflicts.  I assist people who are either represented by attorneys or who are Self-Represented (formerly known as “pro se” litigants).

I completed my undergraduate studies at Gardner-Webb University in August of 1998. I started law school at Nova Southeastern University in 2000. While in law school, I was a member of the Law Journal and held various criminal defense related jobs throughout law school.. Upon graduation from law school,I was employed as a securities litigation attorney.  I gained extensive trial experience in multiple jurisdictions as a securities litigation attorney.. In December, 2004, I opened my own firm with a focus on DUI and criminal defense.. I have handled criminal matters ranging from DUI, drug possession, drug trafficking and first degree murder.

I began my career as an attorney in 2005 with the Law Office of the Broward County Public Defender. For the next several years I defended those accused of committing crimes. While employed as an Assistant Public Defender, I tried over 50 jury trials to completion.. Prior to becoming an Assistant Public Defender, I graduated from Florida State University. While at F.S.U., I was a member of the Florida State cheerleading squad.. Following my graduation from F.S.U., I pursued a law degree from Nova Southeastern University. After years of litigation at the Public Defender's Office, I was awarded a full scholarship to Gerry Spence's intensive Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. Studying under Gerry Spence and his team was a pleasure and as a result I became well versed in defending clients against corporate and government oppression.. In 2011, I joined Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., as an associate lawyer. While working in conjunction with Mr. Gottlieb, we have enjoyed numerous successes in formulating motions and winning strategies to help win suppressions and dismissals in State and Federal Court.. We are AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (the international listing of attorneys). The rating indicates that the attorney “has reached the height of professional excellence” and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. As a consequence, the firm is rated AV with Martindale-Hubbell.. In 2016 and 2017 I was awared the "Rising Star" honors from Martindale-Hubbell.. In 2018 I was awarded "Top Lawyers 2018" in Attorney At Law Magazine.

I’m David Tarras, Partner at the Rossen Law Firm. I have spent my entire legal career as a criminal defense attorney, fighting tirelessly for the criminally accused in both State and Federal Court in Florida. I've successfully defended over 1000 clients charged with every manner of crime, with a particular focus on complex White Collar Crime, Federal Government Investigations, Healthcare Fraud, Sex Crimes, Weapons Offenses, Narcotics Crimes, Domestic Violence, and DUI. I have zealously represented my clients in over 40 jury trials and myriad bench trials, earning me a recognition by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the top 40 criminal defense attorneys under the age of 40 in Florida. I've also appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and other national and local news outlets for work I have done in federal criminal defense, as well as a widely popular Apple/iTunes True-Crime Podcast.. I received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Florida Honors College. I then graduated as a Merit Scholar from the Fordham University School of Law in Manhattan, New York. For all three years of law school, I worked for a nationally-renowned criminal law professor and author on a ground-breaking research project about the role of the human brain and modern neuroscience evidence in criminal defense litigation.. Both my parents are doctors - my father a Neurologist and my mother a Pediatric Oncologist. Growing up, I watched my parents save countless children and adults who were facing the most challenging and terrifying obstacles. My dream was to one day be in a position where I, too, could spend every day fighting for my clients’ livelihoods and safeguarding their futures. With a long-time passion for competition, creative conflict resolution, and the art of persuasion, I knew I could best fulfill my dream in the arena of criminal justice, protecting the lives and freedoms of South Floridians.. I joined the Rossen Law Firm because the Core Values of the firm are directly aligned with my own. Adam, Manny, and all the incredible staff are on a never-ending mission to provide the most caring, wholesome, and zealous representation to every single client, no matter the case. The Rossen Law Firm is the benchmark for elite criminal defense representation. Every client is treated like family, and I am beyond grateful to be part of this firm and family.

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