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Florida Bar Board Certified Tax Lawyer; Florida CPA (inactive); AV rated

Florida Bar Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Attorney licensed in Florida and Georgia.

Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, former prosecutor (Chief of the Career Criminal Unit), former adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern Broad Sheppard College of Law, Instructor at the Prosecutors/Public Defenders Trial Advocacy Program at University of Florida College of Law, Instructor at the NITA Program at Nova Southeastern Broad Sheppard College of Law, AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, listed in Who's Who in American Law and International Who' Who of Professionals

Fifth-year associate attorney practicing in real estate litigation and creditors’ rights representing mortgage lenders and loan servicers by providing full default services.. I also have experience in Real Property Development, Condominium/ HOA Law, Commercial Leasing, and Mortgage Lending. Admitted to practice in Florida, New York, New Jersey and District of Columbia.

Family problems come in all shapes and sizes; some are short-lived and easily managed, while others are more chronic and difficult to handle. Carmen G. Soto an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale area specializes in helping people sort through their family law problems, be it divorce, paternity,child support, alimony, disestablishment of paternity, timesharing, or modifying a previous agreement. Carmen G. Soto has the sensitivity and aggressiveness that is appropriate and necessary for handling cases that involve the most important issues. The procedures and issues involved with legal disputes within the family can be confusing but Carmen G. Soto will go above and beyond to explain the key issues of your case while outlining a clear plan tailored to your specific needs. We believe that keeping you informed can help relieve some of the stress you may feel at this critical time in your life.. At the Law Offices of Carmen G. Soto, we are ready to assist spouses in a same-sex marriage with interpreting the evolving area of law governing their rights in marriage, divorce, and other family law matters.. Personal client care. Call today for a free consultation

Family Law Attorney with over 30 years of experiecne and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.

Family law and divorce attorney Deborah Bianchi Tracht has more than 20+ years of Family Law experience and has been a resident of Fort Lauderdale/ Pompano Beach, Florida, for more than 35 years. Her legal expertise, efficiency and effectiveness are known throughout Florida, across the country, and around the world. This global approach to Family Law/Divorce produces total solutions for clients that reside or originate in another state or country whose needs have relevance in Florida jurisdictions. There is no practice area within the family law field that Deborah Bianchi Tracht cannot execute with promptness, poise and professionalism.. As an accomplished leader within her profession, Attorney Deborah Bianchi Tracht has been selected for membership in "National Advocates: Top 100 Attorneys" professional organization for the state of Florida for the year 2017. Membership in this elite group is by invitation only and extended to 100 attorney professionals who exemplify superior qualifications and leadership in their respective state based on uniformly applied criteria, and limited to those who focus their practices on Martimonial and Family Law, and 5 other stipulated areas of law.. As an accomplished leader within the community, Attorney Deborah Bianchi Tracht was selected as a recipient and inducted into the 2013 class of "100 Outstanding Women of Broward County". This prestigious honor celebrates women in leadership roles in the business, community, and philanthropic fields, and is sponsored and benefitted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County.. Deborah Bianchi Tracht is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, Director and legal counsel for A Child Is Missing (a national organization that assists in finding missing children by issuing amber alerts and has registered more than 800 safe recoveries), has 20-plus years' experience within the guardian ad litem program, and is well-established as an advocate for children. Her practice is devoted solely to divorce, family-related legal matters, and mediation. She is also able to assist with modifying your estate planning once a divorce is finalized.

Fairuze Sofia has lived in South Florida since she was in middle school and graduated from Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach, Florida. Following high school, she studied International Relations at Florida International University where she was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society and graduated with high honors. While a student at FIU, Fairuze studied abroad in Paris at L'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris taking courses entirely in French.. Fairuze attended law school at the University of Florida Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida. While in law school, Fairuze participated in the UF Honor Court first as a member of the Attorney General's Staff and then as the Chief Defense Counsel. She was also awarded the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship for advanced Portuguese language study. Following her second year of law school, Fairuze worked as a law clerk at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Office of the Chief Counsel in Cape Canaveral, Florida where she worked on everything from labor disputes to government contracts (and stood on the launchpad next to the shuttle!).. During her last year of law school, Fairuze earned the book award in her "Trial Practice" course. She was also a Certified Legal Intern at the Public Defender's Office in Gainesville, Florida. Following law school, Fairuze worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County where she aggressively represented her clients at both the misdemeanor and felony levels. Following her time at the Public Defender's Office, Fairuze briefly worked for the immigration law firm of Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger, Tetzeli & Pratt.. Fairuze speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and French and has lived abroad in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Paris, France. In her spare time, she likes to travel and attend concerts.

Experienced criminal defense and civil litigation attorney, licensed since 2011 in Florida.. Before moving to South Florida, Johanna attended Boston University and earned her B.S. Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Business law. After graduating from Boston University, Johanna attended University of Mississippi where she received her J.D. with certification in Criminal Law and graduated early in two and a half years.. Johanna began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender for the 17th Judicial Circuit. While at Public Defender's Office, she was assigned to both misdemeanor and felony divisions. Johanna has tried cases before a jury in both first and second chair capacity, and managed an extensive case load, from traffic criminal offenses to life felonies.. Following her time at the Public Defender's Office, Johanna was employed in the field of civil litigation. She gained extensive civil litigation experience on both the Plainitff and Defense side for firms in South Florida. She has argued numerous hearings and taken and defended depostions and examinations under oath.. After gaining more than six years active litigation experience, Johanna teamed up with long-time friend and former co-worker, Magda Janicki, to form their own law firm. The JAM Law Group focuses on both criminal and civil litigation for trial and pre-suit work. JAM emphasizes creative and aggressive litigation solutions and an individualized, caring approach to client management.

Experienced attorney focusing on real estate transactions and litigation for over ten years.

Erin L. Sandman has been working in the real estate industry since she began working for a real estate and probate attorney after she graduated from the University of Florida and she has had a passion for real estate ever since! Prior to going to law school, she owned and operated two title insurance companies and worked at several title companies and law firms. In 2017, she launched Erin L. Sandman, PA to provide personalized, cost-effective representation, with the mission statement that clients should experience a law firm “where the needs of the clients come first!”. Erin’s law practice includes but is not limited to probate, estate planning, residential and commercial real estate transactions, title insurance and curative matters, contract review, foreclosure defense, boat-slip deals, landlord-tenant matters, small claims cases, emotional support animal letters and pet trusts. Known for her hands-on approach, professionalism, and responsiveness, while also being able to provide emotional support to her clients. She offers a free 15-minute initial consultation. She remains the single point of contact through every stage of a client’s case so the client can feel supported and advised throughout the process.

Erik Abrams is a litigation attorney at RTR Law and specializes in Personal Injury Protection (PIP), with extensive experience in first and third-party insurance litigation, real estate transactions and litigation, Maritime law, and Business law.. Born and raised in South Florida, Erik graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in Psychology and Business Administration. Following his time at Florida, Erik earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, where he founded the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Society and was honored with the Senator of the Year award for his dedication to the student body. Throughout his career, Erik has consistently exhibited legal prowess and a strong dedication to the pursuit of justice, earning him the recognition as a 2023, 2024, and 2025 Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Committee at Thomson Reuters. Only 2.5% of all attorneys in the state of Florida are selected annually as Rising Stars by the committee at Thomson Reuters.. Erik is deeply committed to providing his clients with dedicated and personalized legal representation, ensuring they receive positive resolutions and excellent service.

Eric Clayman received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan University.  While attending Eastern Michigan University he graduated from the Washtenaw County Police Academy where he graduated with top honors in marksmanship, physical fitness and defensive driving tactics.  Mr. Clayman worked as a certified police officer in Hamtramck, Michigan, which is inside the City of Detroit Proper.  While employed as an officer, he worked as a DUI Investigator, Narcotics Investigator, served high risk felony arrest and search warrants and handled Auto Theft Investigations.  Mr. Clayman has extensive experience and training in handling DUI’s properly, indications of impairment and how to property conduct these investigations.  He has extensive continuing education and field experience in narcotics and vice interdiction.  Mr. Clayman obtained his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida.  Mr. Clayman is admitted to both the Florida Bar and to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.. Mr. Clayman started his career while in law school as a Certified Legal Intern (CLI) for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office.  Upon graduating from law school he worked for the Broward County Public Defender’s Officer.  Subsequent to the PD, he worked for the Office of the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the Fourth District handling two Broward County Felony Courtrooms, Drug Court, Misdemeanor Domestic Violence and Mental Health Court.  Shortly thereafter, Mr. Clayman started his own legal practice where he focuses on high level communication with clients and zealous advocacy on their behalf.. Education and Experience. B.A. from Eastern Michigan University, 2002. J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law 2006. Admitted to Florida Bar 2006. Admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. Admitted to the Bankruptcy Court. Memberships and Associations. Florida Bar. Florida Bar Criminal Law Section. Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Broward County Bar Association. American Bar Association. Hispanic Bar Association

Ephraim Roy Hess has practicing law for more than 20 years.  He has successfully represented both individuals and small to medium sized businesses in matters ranging from sexual harassment and age discrimination to the negotiation of severance issues and the enforcement and defense of non-compete agreements. He represents clients throughout the state and works collaboratively with them to analyze their particular facts and circumstances in order to obtain the best possible results.  Some areas of representation include:. Employment and Labor Law. ·        Discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, age, race, national origin,. religion, disability, or pregnancy. ·        Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ·        Drug Testing. ·        Sexual Harassment. ·        Contract review/negotiations. ·        Whistleblowers and Retaliation. ·        Long Term Disability. ·        EEOC/FCHR Charges. ·        Unemployment. ·        Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. (USERRA). Business Law and Litigation. ·        Non-Compete Agreements. ·        Severance Agreements. ·        Confidentiality Agreements. ·        Defense and claims of breaches of contract. ·        Response to Administrative Charges. ·        Defense against discrimination charges. ·        Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification Issues. Civil Trials and Appeals. ·        Contract disputes. ·        Malicious Prosecution. ·        Fraud. ·        Breach of Contract. ·        Public Records Actions. ·        Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices. ·        Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Employing a "practical litigation" approach, Glen focuses on trying to resolve his client's issue before litigation. However, if those efforts fail, Glen is prepared to go the distance for you, having litigated 1000s of matters to final disposition.. Born in Houston, Texas, Glen M. Lindsay earned his B.S. in Communication Studies and Philosophy from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he was a four-year recipient of the Thomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship and a joint JD/MBA (Finance) from the University of Miami where he was a Graduate Assistant to Prof. Ann M. Olazabal, Esq. researching issues related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.. Glen’s practice concentrates primarily on business, regulatory and real estate litigation with an emphasis on matters involving fraud and/or deceptive business practices as well as matters at the intersection of commercial litigation and government regulatory compliance.. In 2019, Glen secured an order of dismissal in federal court in a matter of first impression successfully arguing that when attempting to secure a maritime lien on a vessel designated as a "blocked asset" by the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"), the party seeking imposition of the maritime lien must obtain licensure from OFAC prior to bringing an admiralty action. Versilia Supply Service SRL et al. v. M/Y Waku, 0:18-cv-62975-Cohn/Seltzer (Apr. 16, 2019).. Prior to joining Saavedra Goodwin in 2016, Glen was an attorney with two NLJ 350 law firms where he represented numerous Fortune 500 companies focusing primarily on consumer finance and federal regulatory compliance matters.. Glen has an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell and was selected as a Rising Star for 2018, 2019, and 2020 by Florida Super Lawyers, a distinction earned by only 2.5% of lawyers. Glen is a member of the Broward County and American Bar associations.. Glen is admitted to the bar in Florida, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Elliott Goldberg is a seasoned, general practitioner, with an emphasis on business matters and complex civil litigation.  He has a broad range of experience in both the public and private sectors.  His legal experience includes extensive travel (including international) and appearances in numerous federal, state, appellate and administrative courts and agencies. He divides his professional time between the Pennsylvania and Florida offices.. He is a former Assistant District Attorney (Chester County, PA), Special Prosecutor (Wayne County, PA), School District Solicitor (PA) and counsel to numerous Civil Service, Coroner and other Administrative Boards and public officials.  He has also been In-House Corporate General Counsel for a Real Estate Developer and Contractor (PA) and Yacht Manufacturer and Marina Realtor (FL).  He currently serves as counsel to numerous individuals, condominium associations and business entities in the construction, travel and tour services, manufacturing, sales and technology industries.. Areas of Practice:. General Litigation (Commercial, Family, Probate and Criminal Defense). Business Transactions and Corporation Law. Administrative Law. Wills, Estates and Probate

Elizabeth Lutz is the founder of Florida Estate Law, P.A. Prior to opening the firm, Elizabeth practiced estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration at a boutique law firm in Sarasota, Florida and a large law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She then moved on to work as in-house counsel at the largest privately held trust company in South Florida.. Due to her broad range of experiences, Elizabeth can offer comprehensive legal services to her clients. Elizabeth has gained keen insight into the specialized field and its clientele and appreciates the importance of a client’s confidence in his or her attorney.. Elizabeth understands the difficulties related to the passing of a loved one and the peace of mind that comes with having a plan for the future. Elizabeth has dedicated her professional career to helping her clients navigate the probate court system and develop an estate plan tailored to fit their goals.

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Donna Ballman has been practicing law since 1986. She handles representation of employees and former employees on employment law issues. She is also a writer. Her book "The Writer's Guide to the Courtroom" will be released by Behler Publications as part of their award-winning "Get it Write" series.

Donn A. Beloff's practice is focused on public and private securities offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, public and private securities offerings (as both issuer's and underwriter's counsel), mergers and acquisitions and counseling boards and senior management on strategic business, corporate governance, financial and transactional matters. Donn's specific industry experience includes health care services, computer hardware and software, information technology, telecommunications, time share resort development, employee outsourcing and leasing, consumer products, auto racing, pharmaceuticals, education, insurance and customer call centers.. Areas of Concentration. Corporate and securities. Mergers

Dominic Scheer brings a unique blend of passion, expertise, and real-world experience to the realm of law. As an attorney, his mission transcends the mere practice of law; it's about empowering individuals and businesses to navigate life's complexities with confidence and clarity.. Before embarking on his legal career, Dominic enjoyed a thrilling chapter as a world-champion race car driver and a savvy entrepreneur, owning and managing his own business for over a decade. Through these endeavors, he intimately understood the challenges and opportunities that define the entrepreneurial journey. It was this firsthand insight that ignited his determination to pursue a legal education, driven by a profound desire to equip fellow entrepreneurs with the legal tools needed to thrive.. Dominic's academic journey led him to excel academically, earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida International University and subsequently obtaining his JD from St. Thomas University School of Law. However, his education didn't end in the classroom; it was further enriched by hands-on experience gained through roles at esteemed law firms.. Today, as the founder of Scheer Legal, Dominic specializes in areas close to his heart: family legacy, estate and trust planning, and the empowerment of small business owners. His approach is characterized by a deep commitment to personalized service, strategic foresight, and unwavering advocacy for his clients' best interests.. At Scheer Legal, Dominic serves as more than just a legal advisor; he's a trusted ally, guiding clients through pivotal decisions and safeguarding their future prosperity. Whether you're seeking to protect your legacy, navigate complex legal landscapes, or realize your entrepreneurial dreams, Dominic stands ready to champion your cause.

Dianne  Grant focuses her practice on residential and commercial property damage claims. She started her career in the insurance industry as a Public Adjuster where she represented innumerable clients with the handling of their property damage claims. After becoming an attorney, she represented some of the largest mortgage lenders and servicers in all stages of foreclosure proceedings. From there, Ms. Grant worked at an insurance defense firm in South Florida, where she represented some of the largest insurers in property damage claims litigation, and handled third party products liability and personal injury cases.. Ms. Grant earned  her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law  School. While in law school, she served as a Senior Associate Editor on both the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review and the Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law. She earned Certificates of Merit (Book Awards) in Evidence, Advanced Writing, Law Office Management, Pretrial Skills, and Business Planning. Based on her academic achievements  in  law  school,  Ms.  Grant  was  the  recipient  of  the  President’s  Achievement  Award  at graduation. She was a Judicial Intern for the Hon. Joseph Farah at the Genesee County Courthouse in Flint, Michigan, and did her externship at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Derek has always been a litigator, having tried numerous cases throughout his career. With humble beginnings as an Assistant State Attorney where he handled criminal cases including DUI Manslaughter and Capital Homicide offenses to handling all manners of Civil Claims, Derek has the litigation experience you need. Our litigation experience comes in handy when the insurance company will not settle your claim and it is necessary to file a lawsuit.

Dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers injured in accidents and those who are disabled and can no longer work.  I fight the bureaucracy so that you do not have to!  I am licensed to practice law in the states of Florida, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.  I have taken and passed three state bar examinations, all on the first try. I look forward to meeting you.

Dear Friends and Community of South Florida.. My name is Teisha A. Powell and for the past four years I have had the privilege to serve as an attorney in the State of Florida and Broward County, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. You have probably heard about me as I tend to be actively involved in the South Florida Community primarily in the area of Politics (I am an active Republican and also a community leader).. In 2008, I expanded my Law Firm to focus primarily on defending residential foreclosures and suing developers for Receovery Deposit (from the Preconstruction Units).. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding a Property in Foreclosure in South Florida. You can call, email or write me if you like. All information is kept confidential.. In closing, I would just like to remind people to stay encourage and fight to keep your home.. Your Friend,. Teisha A. Powell, Esq.,