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Hao “Howard” Li brings a wealth of expertise as a global authority in financial and real estate investment, immigration law, and tax advisory services. He holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Golden Gate University School of Law and an MBA from Tulane University's Freeman Business School. Howard is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Additionally, he is an Enrolled Agent, admitted to practice before the IRS. With an international background that spans Beijing, Singapore, and the United States, Howard offers a nuanced perspective, skillfully navigating complex global financial and legal landscapes to deliver exceptional client solutions.

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GREGORY W. KABEL, J.D. and M.B.A.. ATTORNEY PROFILE. Greg grew up immersed in a family business which supplied goods & services to restaurants and institutions throughout the Midwest.  The youngest of three brothers, as an attorney Greg worked closely with his parents and siblings to design a succession plan for the business and an estate plan to maximize his parents' financial legacy. It is a legacy which now will endure for years to come.  It was the satisfaction from this experience, together with a natural passion for client service, that has led Greg to focus his practice on Estate Planning, so that clients may enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having their affairs in order, while leaving a secure legacy for their loved ones.. Greg Kabel has practiced law for over 25 years, focusing exclusively on the areas of Trusts and Estates, Probate, and Business Transactions.  He began his legal career in Chicago at the national law firms of Mayor, Brown & Platt, as an associate, and then McDermott, Will & Emery, as partner.  McDermott, Will & Emery has a nationally renowned Estate Planning practice and Greg worked with some of the best and most innovative attorneys in the country in the areas of Wealth Preservation and Estate Planning for both individuals and families.. For over 10 years, since relocating to Florida, Greg has continued his practice, focusing on personalized Estate Planning for both traditional and non-traditional couples and families, as well as for individuals and the businesses they may own.. Greg strongly believes that there is no such thing as a typical client.  Each client comes with his or her own set of circumstances, challenges and goals.  Greg helps his clients craft unique plans, designed to fit their individual needs, which may be as basic as a Will with Advanced Directives, or more complex solutions, such as Dynastic Trusts, which preserve and protect wealth for future generations.  Trusts for Probate Avoidance, Estate Tax Planning, IRA Planning and Special Needs Planning are also invaluable tools in the right circumstances.  To round out the practice, Greg counsels clients with their Small Business Planning needs and with Probate and Trust Administration Services.. Greg attended Denison University where he earned a B.A., cum laude, in economics, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1980.  After graduation, he moved to Chicago to attend the University of Chicago, first earning his M.B.A. from the Graduate School of Business in 1982 and later his J.D. from the Law School in 1987.

Gregory A. McFarlane, Esquire was born in Kingston, Jamaica and immigrated to the United States in 1996.  After completing his Undergraduate Studies (BSc. Business management) at Florida International University, Mr. McFarlane went on to study law at the University of Miami, School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida.  While in law school, Mr. McFarlane was active in Student Government, serving as a senator, and American Bar Association Representative. Mr. McFarlane was pleased to serve the University of Miami and was honored to be appointed as a Lt. Governor during his tenure as ABA representative for the University of Miami. Mr. McFarlane was awarded several honors and awards including induction into the prestigious society of bar and gavel and receiving scholarships in recognition of both academic performance as well as service to the law school community.. Prior to leaving law school, Mr. McFarlane, enrolled in the litigation skills program and as part of the program completed an internship with the Miami-Dade Public Defenders Office.  Before graduating from law school, Mr. McFarlane gained valuable courtroom experience, including trying his first case a 1st Degree Armed Car Jacking.    Since graduating from Law School, Mr. McFarlane has tried multiple cases to verdict, including felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI, Juvenile offenses, Workers Compensation Administrative Trials, Automobile Negligence jury trial and Civil Bench Trials. Subsequent to the Public Defender, Mr. McFarlane worked for a large Insurance Defense Firm. Soon after he began his career in solo practice.. Mr. McFarlane, is a member of the American Bar Association, the Caribbean Bar Association, the Jamaica American Bar Association.  He is licensed by the Supreme Court of Florida to practice in all state courts. He is also admitted to the US District Court for the Southern District of FLorida. He focuses his practice on civil and criminal litigation. Gregory lives in Plantation, with his wife, Melanie and two children, Kai and Ari.

Gregg H. Metzger is an AV® Preeminent rated trial, appellate and transactional attorney. In practice for more than 25 years, he has represented a wide variety of business concerns—from individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 500® companies—in complex and diverse business, intellectual property and unfair competition litigation. He has extensive experience handling litigation involving commercial relations, trademarks, false advertising, trade secrets, non-compete covenants, employer-employee relations, business torts, license agreements, intra-organizational relations, real estate, creditor-debtor relations, judgment enforcement, product liability defense and medical malpractice defense.. Mr. Metzger also has a substantial transactional background, including negotiation and preparation of agreements (such as commercial, employment, distributorship, non-compete, non-disclosure, manufacture/supply, intra-organizational, sale/purchase of business, sale/purchase of goods, security, license, debt restructure and customized agreements), and representation of clients in sale/purchase of business transactions (equity or asset acquisition), business/venture formation transactions and secured transactions.

Greg Lauer has recovered over $13,000, for the families of inmates who died in local jails because their medical needs were ignored.. Greg Lauer and Christina Currie are some of the few Florida lawyers who are willing to take on prison officials and billion dollar corporations by vigorously representing inmates who have had their medical needs ignored. This often means vigorously representing the family of a loved one who died while in the custody of the jail.. Lauer & Currie, P.A. has been successful in suits against Armor Correctional, Prison Health Services, MTC and Corizon.

Glenn Rissman is a Shareholder in Stearns Weaver Miller's Labor and Employment Department. Mr. Rissman's practice focuses on employment law, immigration, and accessibility. Mr. Rissman regularly represents clients in a wide variety of matters arising under Title VII, Section 1981, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, WARN Act, FLSA, ERISA, and the Florida Civil Rights Act. He also advises employers regarding hiring, termination, and discipline of employees; compliance with federal, state, and local discrimination laws and wage and hour issues; sexual harassment matters; I-9 compliance and unauthorized employment; and mass layoffs and plant closings.. Mr. Rissman also practices in the area of employment-based immigration and naturalization. He represents employers and investors seeking temporary visas and permanent residence for employees and has successfully obtained non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, TN, O, P, E) for employers in industries such as retail, hospitality, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing. Mr. Rissman also counsels clients regarding I-9 compliance, audits and inspections. Mr. Rissman also defends and advises institutions with respect to public accessibility for persons with disabilities. Mr. Rissman has defended dozens of public accessibility lawsuits brought under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.. He is a frequent speaker on employment issues and is a regular contributor to Belabor the Point a blog dedicated to the latest developments in labor and employment law.

Glenn is a former Florida state prosecutor and judge  who became a defense attorney and has successfully defended thousands of clients in his 40+ years of experience. He has been a prominent figure in the South Florida legal community since becoming a private attorney, and his cases have been featured on local and national news media through the years.. Glenn is a strong supporter of personal liberties and of the U.S. Constitution. His greatest belief is that each and every person is entitled to full, fair and effective representation, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their case. Glenn is able to meet you where you need him to be and can get started on your case quickly to get the leg up on your defense.

Glen Levine is a founding partner in the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, P.A. and oversees all of the firm's litigation.. Mr. Levine received his B.A. from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and his J.D. in 1998 from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law School in South Florida. While in law school, Mr. Levine was honored with the Book Award for interviewing, counseling and negotiations, and was selected for inclusion in "Who's Who Among American Law Students." During law school, Mr. Levine worked at the Broward County Office of Consumer Affairs and at the Law Firm of Fenster and Faerber.. Following graduation, Mr. Levine worked as an associate at the law firm of Dell & Schaefer in Hollywood, Florida, where he conducted many successful jury trials. In 2004, Mr. Levine joined the law firm of Karmin, Adler & Padowitz, where he successfully handled many cases and obtained a multimillion-dollar jury verdict. In 2005, Mr. Levine and Marc Anidjar founded the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, P.A.. Mr. Levine is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is also a member of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association, the Palm Beach County Justice Association, the Florida Justice Association, the Weston Counsel of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce ,  "Business People We Trust” and South Florida Jewish Federation.. Mr. Levine is AV rated as being preeminently qualified by the Martindale-Hubble lawyer rating services.  In 2015 he was recognized in the Miami Herald as a Top rated lawyer in South Florida.  He is rated as “Excellent” on the AVVO legal web-site.  In 2013 he was a finalist in the personal injury category for “South Florida Leaders in the Law.”. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Levine is actively involved in charity athletics. He has completed an Ironman ( mile triathlon race) on the Crohn’s and Colitis team in 2014.  He has completed multiple 150-mile bike rides as well as a half-marathons in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.   He completed the New York Marathon on Fred’s Team to raise money for children in the New York area.  For the past six years, Mr. Levine and his firm have been inaugural sponsors of the Miami Dolphins Cancer Challenge Ride to raise money for the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center.  The ride has raised over 16 million dollars toward researching cancer cures.  Under Mr. Levine’s leadership the firm has also sponsored and Mr. Levine has participated in MADD 5k in Fort Lauderdale and ALS 5k/10K in Coconut Grove.  He has also participated in events sponsored by Kids in Distress, the American Diabetes Foundation (Tour de Cure), St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and Debbie’s Dream Foundation to raise money for stomach cancer cure.  Mr. Levine and Mr. Anidjar were also recognized for their generous support of ASIS, an organization that supports injured and retired police officers.

Get the agressive, yet caring, representation you deserve. I love my work and I love helping people navigate through the emotional road of marital and family issues, such as divorce and custody, etc. I have been practicing for over 26 years in marital and family law in the South Florida area. I handle everything from divorce, child support, alimony, timesharing, relocation, pre and post nuptials, modification, contempt/enforcement, domestic violence, etc. I offer a free thirty minute initial phone consultation.. When I am not practicing law, I enjoy fishing, boating, scuba diving, charity work, horseback riding, camping, travelling, etc.. Bring your troubles in and let us take the wheel...

Gerald C. Biondi “Jerry” joined Fulmer, LeRoy, Albee in 2007. He is an associate in the Ft. Lauderdale office where his practice focuses on civil litigation with a concentration on construction defects and personal injury litigation. Since joining the firm, Mr. Biondi has worked extensively in all facets of construction law including representation of contractors, trade contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, material suppliers, manufacturers, and others in both state and federal court. His practice also includes litigation work in areas including general liability, insurance defense, premises liability, products liability, liquor liability. Mr. Biondi received his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2006. In 2002 he received dual Bachelor of Arts degrees from Gannon University in legal studies and criminal justice, with a minor in philosophy. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on January 6, 1980. Mr. Biondi’s background includes extensive experience in the hospitality, entertainment, and culinary fields. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Biondi gained practical experience in the construction industry working for several general contractors while living in Pennsylvania. While attending Stetson, he was an active member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America competing in numerous trial and negotiation competitions. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007. He was admitted to practice law before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 2007. He is a current member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and Broward Bar Association and the Defense Research Institute.. Mr. Biondi was named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2016 which is an honor only given to 2.5% of all practicing attorneys.

Geoffrey Lottenberg is an associate with the firm. Mr. Lottenberg is a patent attorney with a background in mechanical engineering and design. Mr. Lottenberg focuses his practice on patent and trademark procurement and intellectual property litigation. His patent prosecution practice concentrates on mechanical, electrical, and software arts, as well as business methods. Mr. Lottenberg was born and raised in Hollywood, Florida. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami and received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Florida. Mr. Lottenberg is a member of the Florida Bar and is registered to practice as a patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Lottenberg is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. EducationUniversity of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008 University of Florida, B.S., cum laude, 2005 Bar AdmissionsFlorida, 2008 United States Patent and Trademark Office, Registered Patent Attorney, 2010 United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2009 U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2009 U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2009 Reported DecisionsDelaware Valley Floral Group, Inc. v. Shaw Rose Nets, LLC, 597 F.3d 1374 (Fed. Cir. 2010)

Geoffrey Ittleman is Of Counsel at Omid John, P.A. He is also the shareholder and managing attorney of the Law Offices of Geoffrey D. Ittleman, P.A. For the past 15 years, Geoffrey has delivered experienced litigation counsel to businesses and individuals in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and other communities throughout South Florida. He remains committed to providing his clients with the most cost effective, successful resolutions he can through litigation, appeals, and mediation.. Geoffrey earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami, where he served as the Articles and Comments Editor of the Business Law Review. As a dedicated lawyer he recognizes the value of continuing education in order to provide his clients with the best representation possible. Keeping in line with these goals, he polished his courtroom skills in an intensive Complex Litigation Trial Skills class presented by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.. Geoffrey was named a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013 and 2014, an honor awarded to no more than 2.4 percent of attorneys in the state.. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Florida and can represent clients in all geographic areas and at every trial and appellate level.

Gary M. Zeidwig is an active author and award winning trial attorney handling civil and criminal matters throughout the State of Florida and Federal Courts.. Gary has been featured on several radio shows such as Jeff Deforrest, Acceso Legal and Divorce Talk. You can get more information about his book, “How to Represent Yourself without an Attorney” on  and . He has had several articles written about him and his firm.

Friedland & Associates was created to fill a void in the legal community. The lawyers of Friedland & Associates worked in varying backgrounds within the legal field and joined together in an effort to change the way the public perceives attorneys. Managing partnerLee Friedland worked in several partnerships within the legal field learning the primary goal of these firms moved away from helping people and began to focus exclusively on money. Friedland & Associates wants to change the way you think about lawyers. Decades ago lawyers were thought to be valuable members of the community who could be relied on for advice during difficult times. Now lawyers are thought to be out for their own self interest looking toward the bottom line before client satisfaction. In the great tradition of Clarence Darrow and other great advocates Friedland & Associates wants you to know that if you need sound legal advice we will always be there for you. We never say no. Our attorney's are available for consultation twenty-four (24) hours a day seven days a week. Other law firms make this claim; but Friedland & Associates delivers. Although our lawyers specialize in Personal Injury and Criminal matters we will help you when your family needs us. Our goal is to ensure when you need competent legal advice or help you can always rely upon us. Managing partnerLee Friedlandworks closely with a team of specialists to assure the highest quality representation. We understand when seeking out an attorney you must feel comfortable your attorney is aggressive and fair. We assure our clients the most aggressive, ethical and fair representation possible in State and Federal courts. Although no attorney can guarantee results we are confident when you put the team at Friedland & Associates to work for you the best possible outcome is assured

Founded in September of 2012, R.C. Enterprise Law is a full-service law firm dedicated to serving its clients with the passionate and zealous representation that they deserve. We believe in the American Judicial System as well as the idea of the American Dream where all things are possible when you’re willing to put in the work. The “Enterprise” brand is based upon the dictionary definition of systematic purposeful activity. We work side by side with our clients in maximizing the likelihood of a desirable outcome in any given situation. Our practice areas include business and corporate law, commercial and civil litigation, entertainment and sports, criminal defense, real estate and intellectual property. Richard P. Corey is a committed and highly skilled trial lawyer and deal negotiator with significant experience representing high net worth individuals, both national and small businesses, professional athletes, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists. We take a truly novel approach to business enterprise and our unwavering focus always places the client’s best interest as the top priority. At all times, our strategic goal-oriented model seeks the most efficient and optimal resolution to all matters as well as the successful achievement of all client objectives. We believe in turning challenges into opportunities through a unique combination of dedication, creativity, and innovation. At the Law Offices of Richard Corey, it is our vision to help you pursue your own.

Former prosecutor, recruited by most preeminant DUI defense firm to handle all DUIs in two counties.  Been handling DUI and other criminal charges since 1998.

Former Prosecutor and Former Public Defender.. Practicing criminal law for more than 19 years.. Admitted in several states on both the State and Federal levels.

For the last 25 years, I have represented individuals across the State of Florida charged with various charges including Felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI, Juvenile, and traffic offenses.   I primarily serve the South Florida area including Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County) and Miami (Miami-Dade County).  As an experienced Florida Criminal Defense Attorney, I understand that any criminal allegation of illegal or unlawful activity can have a devastating effect on your reputation, your livelihood and overall well-being. It is crucial that any criminal case be handled with extreme care and caution by an experienced Florida criminal defense attorney. Each case needs to be carefully assessed to determine if it can be dismissed and removed from your arrest record. If you are a first time offender, you may be eligible for dismissal and clearing of your record.I strive to provide the best legal representation achievable.  I am relentless in my pursuit of the very best possible outcome for my clients. The ultimate goal in every criminal case I handle is to either get the case dismissed altogether or to obtain an acquittal at trial.

For over twenty five years, Attorney Mark J. Berkowitz has successfully assisted clients throughout South Florida with labor and employment law matters. He previously practiced with a labor and employment firm in Philadelphia; and since 1995, he has operated his own practice, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, however, he handles matters throughout Florida; however, he has handled complex matters out of state with the assistance of local counsel. He has resolved issues ranging from age discrimination and sexual harassment, to wage and hour claims and issues involving prohibited retaliation and mass layoffs. Mr. Berkowitz applies his experience and knowledge to each matter which he handles, in a specific and personal way for each client.. Mark Berkowitz focuses his practice on employee representation and employment discrimination matters before both state and federal courts; as well as government administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Florida Commission on Human Relations. These litigation matters involve cases related to claims of discrimination based on race, national origin, religion and gender, including, pregnancy and sexual harassment, as well as claims based on age, disability, medical leave; under the Family Medical Leave Act, retaliation and whistle-blower claims. He also handles claims involving issues of unfair competition, breach of the duty of fair representation, unpaid wages and non-compete and trade secret claims; and additionally, he engages clients in the negotiation of employment contracts and severance agreements.. Mark Berkowitz has represented numerous federal employees before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit System Protection Board; and he has also represented state employees before the Florida Commission on Human Relations, the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings and the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission. He has also represented employees of various federal agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in both Florida and throughout the United States. Most recently, Mr. Berkowitz has served as lead counsel for Transportation Security Employees, who are represented by American Federation of Labor (“AFGE”) Local 558, throughout South Florida. In addition, Mr. Berkowitz has assisted state and local employees, including members of the United Corrections Officers Federation of Miami-Dade County, in arbitrations before hearing officers; local civil service boards and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.. Mark Berkowitz is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida. Additionally, he is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He has also been featured as a speaker at various labor and employment law conferences and seminars; and he is a published author, in the Florida Bar Journal. Mr. Berkowitz has served on the Executive Board of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association; as well as on the Cabinet of the Business and Professionals Division of the South Palm Beach Jewish Federation.

For over 43 years I have been an expert lawyer specializing in POLICE ABUSE, police misconduct, false arrest, excessive force. illegal search, criminal defense (trial and appeals), and civil rights cases. I represent clients in the state and federal courts suing police officers as well as clients charged with all levels of crimes ranging from petit theft to first degree murder including federal charges of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprises. I am also an expert lawyer specializing in appeals in all Florida and federal appeal courts.. I became a member of the Bar in 1979. In addition to my over 36 years of private practice experience, I served as a prosecutor (assistant state attorney) in Broward County and a chief of the Florida Medicaid Fraud Unit.. In my civil rights/police misconduct practice, I sued and won cases against the FBI, Miami Beach Police Department, Ft. Lauderdale Police Department, Miami-Dade Police Department, Hialeah Police Department, Broward Sheriff's Office, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office, Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Ft. Pierce Police Department, Port St. Lucie Police Department, Hendry County Sheriff's Office, Hollywood Police Department, Davie Police Department, Coral Springs Police Department, Lauderhill Police Department, Hallandale Police Department, Surfside Police Department, Boynton Beach Police Department, Sweetwater Police Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Highway Patrol, Martin County Sheriff's Office  and many others. I have obtained hundreds of thousands of dollars for my clients who suffered at the hands (and feet) of law enforcement officers.. I argued the case of Smith v. United States, 508 U.S. 223 (1993), before the Supreme Court of the United States where the justices of the Supreme Court appointed me to represent the petitioner John Angus Smith. Harvard Law School uses that case to teach statutory construction to its law students.. In addition, I was counsel in a 221 person class action suit, Jones v. Sheriff, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D107 (S.D. Fla. 1995), against the local Sheriff where the federal judge determined that the Sheriff's procedure of holding people in jail after they were found not guilty was unconstitutional The judge awarded over $1,000, (one million dollars) to the class.

For more than 40 years, attorney Albert P. Massey, III has been recognized as one of South Florida’s leading lawyers. He was appointed to the State of Florida’s Commission on Ethics in 2005 by Governor Jeb Bush; and in 2007, was unanimously elected Chairman. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and included in their Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.. Upon graduation from Georgia Institute of Technology,  he received a Bachelor of Industrial Management degree in 1966. He was also commissioned in the United States Army Reserve and served on active duty from January 1966 to July 1969 in both the Infantry and Military Intelligence Branches. While on active duty, he served in the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of South Vietnam and achieved the rank of Captain.. Mr. Massey returned to civilian life and attended the University of Florida where he received his law degree in 1971. Today, his practice focuses in the areas of workers’ compensation, insurance, and workers’ compensation-related employment litigation matters. He limits his practice exclusively to the representation of both insured and self-insured employers, insurance carriers, servicing agents, and third party administrators.. Mr. Massey is admitted to practice throughout the State of Florida and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of The Florida Bar and the Broward County Bar Association, where he also served as Chairman Grievance Committee 17-B of The Florida Bar.. Mr. Massey is active in civic matters and has served as Chairman of the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks, Recreation and Beaches Advisory Board, and as a member of the City of Fort Lauderdale Community Services Board. He has also served as President of the Coral Ridge Association, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Tower Forum. He is also the past President of, and serves on the Board of Directors of the St. Thomas More Society of South Florida. Mr. Massey is also an active member of the Knights of Columbus.

Focused on saving businesses through bankruptcy reorganization and out-of-court workouts. Attorney Brett D. Lieberman is a partner at Edelboim Lieberman Revah Oshinsky PLLC. He works closely with clients seeking solutions to complex legal matters, including sophisticated business matters, in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, and the surrounding communities. He focuses his practice on providing efficient client-focused legal services to companies facing bankruptcy, liquidations, commercial litigation, and out of court workouts. He has a board knowledge base in commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. His goal is to always seek a successful outcome to protect his clients’ best interests. To learn more, schedule a free case consultation with Mr. Lieberman by contacting Edelboim Lieberman Revah Oshinsky PLLC.

Florida personal injury attorney Devon K. Workman of Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers fights for injured clients across the state. A Clermont native and former Florida Atlantic University baseball player, Devon earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law and honed his skills at a leading Florida personal injury firm. With over 1,000 cases won and $25+ million recovered for clients, he's recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in Florida. Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers provides personalized care and handles all types of personal injury cases in Fort Lauderdale and Clermont, including car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, slip & falls, and more.

Florida Child Advocate Blog -. Howard Talenfeld, shareholder in the firm since 1982, focuses his practice on protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals in civil rights cases, personal injury cases and systemic reform litigation. He has litigated cases that have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts that changed how governmental and private institutions care for children and the elderly. Mr. Talenfeld is also experienced in litigating complex commercial and class action cases in state and federal courts.. In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Mr. Talenfeld represented the state of Florida in its major class-action law suits dealing with the foster care system, children’s mental health system, juvenile justice system, state psychiatric hospitals and the provision of Medicaid services to the developmentally disabled, among others. Nationally, he pioneered defending these cases by advocating for the improvement and reform of human service systems, while protecting states’ rights and avoiding federal over-sight. He has represented governors, secretaries of state, state agencies, Florida’s Insurance Commissioner, the Florida Legislature and Florida’s Auditor General in civil rights cases in federal and state court.. His successes in the areas of children’s and elderly rights have garnered Mr. Talenfeld his greatest personal accomplishments. In 1996, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Youth Law Center, a national children’s advocacy group. He helped the organization develop into a viable entity that assist at-risk youth and teens. Continuing that path, he began an effort to coordinate a statewide organization of child advocates who would help Florida’s at-risk children. In 2002, he became the founding President of Florida’s Children First! (FCF). Comprised of advocates from throughout the state of Florida, FCF works through multi-forum advocacy before the executive branch, the Florida Legislature and the Florida Courts to protect children who are at risk in foster care and in the delinquency system in Florida. Mr. Talenfeld was instrumental in the passage of landmark legislation in Florida, including the Foster Children Bill of Rights, Florida’s pilot project on representation of foster children in Dependency Court, and Florida’s breakthrough interagency education bill for foster children.. Mr. Talenfeld’s litigation successes have utilized creative legal approaches to achieve extraordinary results. In 1998, he served as lead counsel in the Broward County foster care class action, Ward v. Kearney. The resulting settlement agreement greatly improved child welfare practice and more than tripled the District 10 budget for its child welfare system from $38 million to more than $100 million. In 1999, he achieved another major victory, this time for the Florida’s developmentally disabled population in Baumstein v. Sunrise Community, Inc. 738 So. 2d 420, (Fla. 3DCA 1999). The case established the existence of a private cause of action for damages for the violation of Florida’s Bill of Rights for the developmentally disabled. He also was the first attorney in Florida to utilize 42 USC § 1983, the federal civil rights damage statute, to recover a damage award in excess of Florida’s sovereign immunity limit of $100,000 on behalf of a foster child. In the 2002 case, Roe v. Florida Department of Children & Family Services, 176 F. Supp. 2d 1310 (S.D. Fla. 2001), Mr. Talenfeld negotiated a landmark $5 million settlement and focused the nation’s attention on the case in an episode of ABC’s 20/20.. Beyond his courtroom successes, Mr. Talenfeld has been a forceful advocate for change. He has argued for systemic reform litigation before many state and national groups, including the U.S. Congress, the National Association of State Mental Health Lawyers, the American Public Welfare Association and many Florida legislative committees.. Mr. Talenfeld is a member of the American Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the National Association of Council for Children. He previously chaired the Litigation/Class Action Committee and was a representative for the State of Florida to the National Association of Mental Health Attorneys (1993). Mr. Talenfeld has received numerous awards, including the Florida Bar President's 2006 Pro Bono Service Award for the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. He currently is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.. Among other memberships, Mr. Talenfeld chairs the Broward Days Children's Issues Team (2000-present), was a Director of Florida's Voice of the Mentally Retarded and sat on the Steering Committee for Citizens for Broward's Children in 2000. He was also former Director with the Youth Law Center in San Francisco, CA. Among civic organizations, he was former President and Director of the Cypress Head Club Inc.; and is on the City of Parkland Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Board, which he chaired for many years. He served on the Board of Trustees and chaired the Campaign Committee of Temple Kol Tikvah, was a Board Member of Hurricane Relief for Miami Foster Kids Inc., served as a Big Brother, and has coached various sports teams, including soccer, baseball and softball.. Mr. Talenfeld received his bachelors of business administration degree from University of Miami School of Business, and his Juris Doctorate from University of Miami School of Law, cum laude.