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My firm represents individuals, investors and lenders in commercial, industrial and residential real estate, business purchases and sales (asset or stock/equity) and loan transactions throughout Florida.  These transactions include purchases, development, financing, leasing and sales, as welll as I.R.C. Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.  My firm is an agent for premier global title insurance providers.  We are experienced in various loans, including conventional, construction and private loans, SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, homeowners' association and reverse mortgage loans. We also handle probate administration for decedents' families.

My firm is committed to providing quality legal representation and above all, personal, prompt attention to individuals and businesses in South Florida. My twenty plus years of legal experience enables me to give qualified, knowledgeable, legal service. My commitment to excellence and our clients success, motivates the firm to provide professional services based upon a solid foundation of knowledge, research and technology. That commitment allows the firm to address ones special legal needs.. STEVEN E. EISENBERG, AREA’S OF PRACTICE INCLUDE TAX PLANNING, IRS DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS, CORPORATE LAW, ESTATE PLANNING, TRUST, AND PROBATE LAW IN FLORIDA. HE IS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE LAW IN FLORIDA AND TEXAS. STEVEN RECEIVED HIS B.A. FROM NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, HIS LAW DEGREE FROM ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS AND A MASTERS DEGREE IN TAX LAW FROM SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY IN DALLAS, TEXAS. MR. EISENBERG WAS A RECIPIENT OF THE PRENTICE HALL AWARD IN TAXATION AND HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF TAXATION FOR ACCOUNTANTS, A NATIONAL PUBLICATION. HE HAS AUTHORED NUMEROUS CLIENT NEWSLETTERS ON ESTATE PLANNING AND OTHER TOPICS. MR. EISENBERG IS ALSO ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. HE WAS AN ELECTED COMMISSIONER OF THE PLANTATION ACRES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR NINE YEARS, AND A FORMER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TEMPLE BETH TORAH and THE DAVID POSNACK HEBREW DAY SCHOOL. HE IS CURRENTLY  SERVES ON THE CITY OF PLANTATION’S PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

My area of practice is exclusively devoted to working with businesses, Entrepreneurs, Startups and Real Estate Investors. The following are a few examples of the legal services we offer at Florida Entrepreneur Law, P.A.:. Corporate Contracts:. Areas of Practice ofBusiness Law includingbut not limited to:. Real Estate:. Industries Represented:. Call our office now to set up a consultation:

Multilingual Business Immigration Attorney (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Farsi/Persian, Italian and English).. EB-5/ E-1/E-2 Treaty Trader/ Treaty Investor Visas. Employment immigration. Labor Certification. Temporary work visas. Consular visa processing. Fiancé and marriage visas. Family based immigration. Naturalization and Citizenship. Family-based and employment-based adjustment of status and change of status matters. Non-immigrant visas

Ms. Mayersohn, the Managing Partner of Mayersohn Law Group, is a graduate of the Frederick G.Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, and has been in private practice since 1999 after five years as an Assistant State Attorney with the Broward County State Attorney's Office. Ms. Mayersohn has extensive trial and litigation experience and has handled a few hundred nonjury trials and about a hundred jury trials as first chair. Furthermore, Ms. Mayersohn was again recently named a Top Lawyer, and her firm a Top Law Firm, for 2011 by the South Florida Legal Guide.

Ms. E. Audrey Glover-Dichter has over 25 years of experience practicing law.  Prior to practicing Advertising and Marketing Law, Ms. Glover-Dichter practiced primarily business immigration law, giving her extensive experience working with clients and businesses worldwide mostly in Spanish.. Currently, Ms. Glover-Dichter advises clients on Advertising and Marketing Law in the USA.  In particular, she works with businesses and agencies that would like to advertise  products in the USA for the first time.  Ms. Glover-Dichter guides clients throughout the creative process by reviewing ads for all media venues in English and Spanish, and before they are published, in order to meet the regulatory requirements of the intended market and audience.. Ms. Glover-Dichter also reviews current marketing campaigns in English and Spanish to advise on potential changes needed to meet the applicable regulatory requirements.  The law changes constantly.  It is imperative that marketing campaigns be reviewed and refreshed as necessary to meet the ever changing requirements of the law.  Ms. Glover-Dichter, also works with in-house counsel as the need arises.. Advertising and Marketing law is covered by several bodies of laws on the states level and federal level.  It could be confusing trying to meet all the regulatory requirements, but Ms. Glover-Dichter guides you during the creative process in English and Spanish, and before your marketing campaigns are exposed to the public and your competition. Regardless of the language of your marketing campaign, Advertising and Marketing Law applies if your campaign targets the US market.. Should a challenge arise at the NAD, CARU, NARB, FTC, or other regulatory bodies,  Ms. Glover-Dichter represents her clients in such challenges regardless of her involvement in the creative process.  The point of working together during the creative process, however,  is to attempt to avoid such challenges, although, it is not always possible.  Being part of your creative process, gives Ms. Glover-Dichter the insight to better represent you during such challenges, should they arise.. Ms. Glover-Dichter is a graduate of The American University Washington College of Law (WCL) in Washington, DC.  Ms. Glover-Dichter studied International Law while at WCL, from which she graduated with her Juris Doctor degree in 1990.  During her over 25 year legal career, Ms. Glover-Dichter has authored articles and has spoken at different events sharing her legal experience and knowledge.. Ms. Glover-Dichter has been a successful solo practitioner since November 1999, when she established Law Offices of Audrey Glover-Dichter, which has since evolved into Glover Dichter, PL.  Ms.  Glover-Dichter attributes much of her success to the personalized attention each client is given.  As a solo practitioner, the clients work directly with Ms. Glover-Dichter, who also makes herself accessible by phone and email by replying promptly.. Currently, Ms. Glover-Dichter is a member of the Organization of Women in International Trade,  OWIT, where she is an active member and is part of the Planning Committee.. Ms. Glover-Dichter can be reached at or at

Ms. DiMaggio’s practice comprises of the representation of doctors, lawyers, business owners, professional athletes as well as those individuals who stay at home and maintain the household for their spouse and/or children. She focuses her practice in the area of family law and in addition to representing a vast array of clients over the years, she has been appointed as a special master as well as provided services as a Guardian Ad Litem in family law cases.. Julie DiMaggio is a graduate of the University of Illinois where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies. She obtained her Juris Doctorate (Cum Laude) in 1999 from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and in the United States District, Southern District of Florida.

Ms. Billings graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and went on to enroll in a dual program at Nova Southeastern University. During her postgraduate education, she worked full-time while attending the law school evening part-time program. She graduated with a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate.. Ms. Billings has been actively involved in her community throughout her career. She is a past-president of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. She is also a member of Partners4Pace Broward. She works as the founder and managing director for Attorneys for H.O.P.E., a 501c3 providing pro bono legal services to first responders, law enforcement, veterans, and military service members. She is also the founding member and director of the Broward County Minority Outreach Foundation, a 501c3 providing education, training, and awareness for youth STEM education.

Mr. Waldman is the founder of the firm, and is individually rated "AV" (pre-eminent) by the Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory. An "AV" rating indicates that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence, has usually practiced law for thirty-four years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.  In addition to his commercial litigation practice, he is a certified State and Federal Court Mediator) and a certified Arbitrator (American Arbitration Association, American Health Lawyers Association, ARIAS, CPR and FINRA).  He also serves as a Special Master in the Broward County Circuit Court's Complex Litigation Unit.. In 2010, Mr. Waldman was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist as a Governing Board Member to the South Florida Water Management District (At Large Member for St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) for the term March 2010 - March 2014. His appointment was confirmed by the Senate of the State of Florida on April 27, 2010.  The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 7.5 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply.  A key initiative is the restoration of America's Everglades – the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history. The District is also working to improve the Kissimmee River and its floodplain, Lake Okeechobee and South Florida's coastal estuaries.. Also in 2010, Mr. Waldman was recommended by The Florida Bar Board of Governors and, upon that recommendation, later appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to a four year term as a Member of the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission. In 2013, Mr. Waldman was elected by his fellow Commissioners as the Chairman of the Commission.. Mr. Waldman also frequently serves as an expert witness in litigation, arbitration and administrative matters involving the award of reasonable attorneys' fees and disputes involving professional standards of care in the legal community.

Mr. Susen has tried a substantial number of cases to verdict as lead counsel. Mr. Susen focuses his law practice on all facets of litigation.Mr. Susen litigates a variety of matters, including: personal injury, defective products, premises liability, medical malpractice, and contract / business disputes. Mr. Susen has significant experience in both state and federal trial courts as well as appellate courts throughout Florida. Mr. Susen has also successfully briefed and argued appeals throughout Florida. Mr. Susen also represents several international clients in collection matters and complex business disputes.Mr. Susen graduated in the top 4% of his class, magna cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University, where he received his Juris Doctor. While attending law school, Mr. Susen also earned a merit scholarship and membership into the Pro Bono Honor Society and Moot Court.Mr. Susen is also an advisor to athletes, coaches, and other sports professionals, offering strategic planning and advice on all aspects of career management from marketing to contract negotiation.Prior to joining Koch Parafinczuk & Wolf, Mr. Susen attended Boston University where he earned his Bachelors of Arts and worked for the law firm of lannella & Mummolo in Boston, MA. Mr. Susen is also a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters where he volunteers and provides mentoring to youth in Broward County.Education:J.D., Nova Southeastern University Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Top 4% of class, Dean's ListB.A., Boston UniversityJurisdictions Admitted to Practice:FloridaU.S. District Court Southern District of FloridaU.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (Covering Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, Maine,

Mr. Strong spent the first 24 years of his practice evaluating and defending cases on behalf of insurance companies.  He now uses his experience as a Board Certified Trial Attorney and former manager for a major insurance company, to help people maximize the recovery in their cases.  If you were injured in an accident, call today for a free consultation. Referals by attorneys are also welcome.. David Strong specializes in Civil Trial.  Mr. Strong has over 20 years of experience in the court room, trying over 100 jury trials.  He became Board Certified in Civil Trial by the Florida Bar in 1999 and re-certified in 2004, 2009 and 2014.  Allstate Insurance Company awarded Mr. Strong the Distinguished Performance Award for achieving the best trial results in the State of Florida amongst all of its staff counsel attorneys for the years 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008. David Srong currently serves as the President of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, whos membership consists of experienced trial lawyers and Judges.  Membership is by invitation only.. Mr. Strong evaluated and litigated injury claims on behalf of insurance companies for over 20 years.  From 2009 to 2012, Mr. Strong was the managing attorney for Allstate's Law Offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers, Florida.  In 2011 the President of Allstate awarded Mr. Strong the Chairman's Recognition Award after being chosen as one of the top 150 performers of the company's 30,000 employees.  In 2012 Mr. Strong left the side of the insurance companies and began using his insurance experience and skills to help the injured maximize their settlements and jury verdicts.

Mr. Scott D. Knapp is an Partner in the Fort Lauderdale Office of Broad. and Cassel. He is a member of the Firm's Commercial Litigation Practice. Group.. litigated cases from their inception through verdict and settlement in both. state and federal courts.. and insurance disputes.. 500 company claiming to have conspired with local healthcare providers to violate the Medicare Secondary Payer Act.. counsel in a jury trial involving claims of medical negligence, fraud and. violations of FDA regulations. In this capacity, he argued multiple. evidentiary issues and successfully defended the client against punitive. damage allegations.. he worked with the Executive Management for the The Miami Heat.. Since, he has represented clients in several matters in the sports industry,. including representation of a disability insurance carrier in a multimillion. dollar claim brought by a professional franchise.. by Florida Trend as well as a "Rising Star" by "Florida Super Lawyers" and Law & Politics magazine from 2010 - 2012.

Mr. Schneider received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, where he played Division 1 Varsity tennis, and went on to obtain his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He practices in the areas of real estate, probate, and commercial litigation.

Mr. Saavedra was born in Havana, Cuba and is fluent in English and Spanish. He received his B.A. in 1979 from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. in 1986 from the George Washington University School of Law, while working as Staff Assistant for Congressman William Lehman in Washington, D.C.Mr. Saavedra is the founding member of our firm, established in 1989. Admitted to the Bars of Florida, Connecticut and Washington D.C., Mr. Saavedra has been granted the distinction of an AV rating by the Martindale Hubbell Association. Mr. Saavedra specializes in corporate and commercial transactions, including general aviation related transactions, mergers and acquisitions, complex commercial transactions, land development, property and casualty claims, and business transactions as well as derivative litigation, including transactions associated with the Bahamas and Costa Rica. Most notably, during his career Mr. Saavedra has represented sellers, purchasers and lenders in approximately $3.2 billion ($3,200,000,) dollars in cumulative corporate acquisitions and real estate transactions in a variety of asset purchases, land development transactions, complex commercial refinancings, long-term leasehold and subleasehold financings, and distressed debt acquisitions. In 2008, 2009 and 2011, Mr. Saavedra served as corporate counsel for a corporate client in handling a $168 million bond and conventional related financing with SunTrust Bank, N.A., TD Bank, Bank United. In 2013, Mr. Saavedra served as corporate borrower counsel for a $200 million senior credit facility/syndication, providing leadership and coordination among his corporate client and 7 national lenders involved for all aspects of the negotiation and documentation involved in the transaction.From fixed base operators to international & domestic institutional clients and former international political figures, Mr. Saavedra is pleased to represent diverse clientele in corporate and strategic matters.

Mr. Nipon is a civil trial lawyer. He handles serious personal injury matters, including medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. He only represents the victims of negligence.. Mr. Nipon was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Thereafter, he moved to Florida to attend law school at Nova University Center for the Study of Law. He received a law degree of Juris Doctor. Mr. Nipon was admitted as a member of The Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida in 1982.. Beginning in 1982, Mr. Nipon worked as an associate lawyer at a civil trial law firm in Hollywood, Florida. He established his own civil trial law practice in Fort Lauderdale in 1984. During the past 35 years he has devoted his professional life to zealously protecting the rights of his clients. Mr. Nipon is proud of his reputation throughout the legal community. His reputation has been built by ethically and successfully helping thousands of clients since 1982.

Mr. Nicholson is a former state and federal prosecutor with extensive experience in health care complaince and regulatory enforcement matters.  Mr. Nicholson is a frequent instructor and lecturer on federal and state enforcement matters relating to the health care industry.  Mr. Nicholson concentrates his practice on representing licensed professionals and other health care providers in all phases of adminstrative, civil and criminal health care regulatory matters.  Mr. Nicholson represents clients before licensing boards; before federal regulatory agencies such as HHS, DEA and FDA; in state criminal investigations; and in federal grand jury investigations.  Mr. Nicholson is an experienced trial attorney, having tried a number of cases in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies.  Mr. Nicholson also represents professionals in complex civil litigation matters.

Mr. Murphey was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1971. Before entering college, he served in the U. S. Army Infantry where he earned his airborne wings, and had the honor of serving as a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.. He earned his A. A. summa cum laude from Miami-Dade Community college in 1999 and his B. A. from Florida International University magna cum laude in 2002, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. In 2006, Mr. Murphey earned his law degree cum laude from Nova Southeastern University. There, he was an articles editor for the Law Review and served on the Moot Court Executive Board.. His practice areas include general and maritime personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, civil appeals, and labor disputes. Mr. Murphey has represented clients before numerous state and federal courts, the Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals, the United States Department of Labor, Florida’s Division of Administrative Hearings, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. Mr. Murphey is admitted to practice before all Florida Courts, the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.. He is a member of the Appellate Practice, Trial Lawyers, Young Lawyers and Labor & Employment sections of the Florida Bar Association. Mr. Murphey is also a member of the Broward County Justice Association, The Broward Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. McGuigan started his professional career as a licensed stock broker in San Diego, California and subsequently transitioned into the California real estate market as a successful realtor and mortgage broker.. In 2006, Mr. McGuigan went back to law school and attended Rutgers School of Law, where he graduated with the prestigious designation of High Honors and a member of the Dean’s List. He started his career with a solo practitioner focusing on bankruptcy, litigation and consumer related matters before joining Blank Rome, LLP in their Philadelphia headquarters. While at Blank Rome Mr. McGuigan represented major banks and clients relating to consumer finance matters, real estate and litigation matters. Mr. McGuigan started Mill Stone Legal Group in 2012 and has been providing aggressive and zealous advocacy on behalf of his clients ever since.

Mr. Maus is a Florida native practicing law in South Florida since 1993. He currently limits his practice to serious injury and accident claims, including car accidents, workers compensation, cruise ship accidents and slip and fall claims; and homeowner property damage claims.  Mr. Maus also represents businesses in South Florida in contract negotiations and commercial litigation.. Mr. Maus is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell. An "AV" rating is the highest rating awarded for professional ability and adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics.. Mr. Maus began his career at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office as a Felony Trial Prosecutor. In his last year as a Prosecutor, he obtained guilty verdicts in 20 of his last 21 jury trials. Prior to opening his own firm, he worked for a large multi-state litigation firm based in Miami, specializing in commercial litigation, liability defense, EEOC, longshore and workers compensation defense, automobile warranty litigation and administrative hearings.. Mr. Maus has tried over 60 jury trials to verdict and has litigated claims in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, as well as, Collier and Lee counties on the west coast.  Mr. Maus has successfully argued before the 3rd District Court of Appeals, The United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. He is currently admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle District of Florida, and all Florida State Courts. Reported cases: Vasaly v. Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan and Berlin, P.A., 707 So.2d 427 (Fla. 3rd DCA 1998) and Lukowsky v. Hauser and Metsch, P.A., 677 So. 2d 1383 (Fla. 3rd DCA 1996).. Mr. Maus previously served as the Mayor of the City of Oakland Park, and also served for three years on the City Commission. Mr. Maus recently completed a two year term on the Broward County Charter Review Committee, having been appointed by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. He previously served on the Broward County Planning Council and the County’s Resource Recovery Board. He is the former President of The Hundred Club of Broward County, a non-profit group that supports the families of police officers and firefighters killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. He is the Vice Chairman of the St. Anthony School Advisory Board, and is a member of the St. Anthony Foundation for Education. He is a member of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, and has sat on numerous committees for the Broward County Bar Association.

Mr. Lowry did his clinical work during his 3rd year of law school with the State Attorney’s Office in Fort Lauderdale. After graduating in 2004, Mr. Lowry was hired as an assistant state attorney, where he worked for 1.5 years as a misdemeanor and felony line prosecutor. While there he prosecuted numerous DUI’s, gaining an excellent knowledge of DUI law and practice. Mr. Lowry then transferred to the State Attorney’s Office in Tampa, where he began as a juvenile division supervisor. Mr. Lowry was shortly thereafter placed as a felony trial unit prosecutor, litigating such cases as homicide, sexual battery, armed robbery, home invasion, and drug trafficking, among others.. In 2007 Mr. Lowry moved back to south Florida and opened Lowry at Law, P.A., a private law firm specializing in criminal defense, family law, appeals and civil rights. There, Mr. Lowry represented clients facing charges ranging from DUI to homicide, often being in trial at least once a month. In 2012, Mr. Lowry opened this firm, Mark S. Lowry, LLC, again focusing on state and federal criminal defense, appeals and post-conviction matters, and civil rights. From his career as both a seasoned prosecutor and private attorney, Mr. Lowry has the knowledge and experience to handle any matter that comes in the door, having tried over 60 jury trials in his career, and will handle it with professionalism and a level of attention and personal service that is unrivaled in this field.

Mr. Kravitz is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. He received his Juris Doctorate Summa Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University, where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Honor Society. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Florida State University in 1992, as well as his Master of Science Degree in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 1997. Mr. Kravitz has been a resident of the South Florida area since 1978, and currently resides in Coral Springs with his wife Dawn, and their children Madyson and Braeden.. Mr. Kravitz is admitted to practice in all Florida state and federal courts, as well as the First and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Broward County Bar Association and its Construction Law Committee, the American Bar Association, and the Florida Bar Construction Law Committee.. Mr. Kravitz concentrates his practice primarily in commercial and construction law including litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation of construction matters including construction lien claims and defense, payment and performance bond claims and defense, bid protests, construction contract preparation and negotiation and construction defect claims and defense.

Mr. Kamenetsky is a Registered Patent Attorney.  Jeff received his J.D., cum laude, fromTouro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, an M.B.A. from HofstraUniversity, and a B.S. in Engineering from the State University of NewYork at Stony Brook.  Jeff counsels clients in patent prosecution andtrademark matters, as well as litigation and licensing matters, and hasa broad patent prosecution practice encompassing a wide variety oftechnologies including medical devices, telecommunications, electricaland communication equipment, Internet, consumer goods, andcomputer-related technologies.  Jeff has significant experience indealing with international disputes related to import of products intothe United States.  A significant portion of his practice includesundertaking studies and drafting legal opinions regarding patentvalidity and infringement.  Prior to his legal career, Mr. Kamenetskyworked as an electrical engineer for the United States Air Force and amanager in industry.  A past President of the Intellectual Property LawAssociation of Florida, Mr. Kamenetsky is an active member of theInternational Trademark Association and the Florida Bar Association. In addition to being registered to practice before the United StatesPatent and Trademark Office, Jeff is licensed to practice law inFlorida and is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the FederalCircuit, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern andMiddle Districts of Florida.  Jeff has been selected by hispeers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Florida Monthly Magazine has named him one of the Top Lawyers in Florida.  Jeff is an avid triathlete, marathoner, cyclist and martial artist.  His other interests include reading, music, and spending time at home with his wife Rona, daughters Caysee and Jesyca and dog Tiki.

Mr. Forte is “AV” peer rated by Martindale-Hubbell for workers’ compensation, the highest rating established for both ethics and professional practice.  He was listed as a Top Rated Lawyer in South Florida by Legal Leaders Magazine, distributed by the Miami Herald, and was awarded Legal Elite Status by North American News.. Mr. Forte was a member of the International Moot Court Board of the St. Thomas University School of Law, serving as its Competition Chairman. He was also a Dean’s Fellow for the Department of Legal Research and Writing. Mr. Forte is also a member of the Broward and Palm Beach County Bar Association, serving on Professionalism and Workers’ Compensation committees. He is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches.

Mr. Edwards practices in the fields of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Commercial Litigation, with a primary focus on representing crime victims and their families. The bulk of his practice is devoted to Negligent Security / Premises Liability and Sexual Abuse cases. He also represents victims involving identity theft, computer hacking, transmission of STD's, privacy rights violations, con-schemes, fraud, insurance coverage and complicated contract disputes.. Mr. Edwards has passionately upheld the rights of victims throughout this legal career. Before entering private practice, Mr. Edwards was lead trial attorney at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, prosecuting many violent criminals. Since leaving the State Attorney's Office, Mr. Edwards has continued to devote his practice and his life to fighting for the rights of crime victims, oftentimes in complicated and hotly contested complex civil trial matters. Many of his clients have been injured or harmed as a result of a criminal activity (rape, shooting, stabbing, fraud, privacy rights violations, etc.). Edward's prosecution experience makes him adept at handling these types of cases and his vast trial experience puts pressure on the defendants. Edwards has built a reputation for successfully handling the "civil" litigation aspect of these types of cases and handing over his findings to state and federal prosecutors, who then can pursue the criminal case on behalf of the victims.. Mr. Edwards is a major advocate for victim's rights who has tried more than 75 jury trials. Despite his busy trial schedule, he provides hundreds of hours of pro bono services each year to Victims Advocate Services and victims' rights groups in Broward and Palm Beach County and throughout the country.. Mr. Edwards is currently pursuing a precedent setting case on behalf of young girls who were sexually molested by a well-connected billionaire. He is also investigating and representing victims claiming sexual abuse by former Youth Pastor. He is selflessly spending countless hours litigation that action in Federal Court, on a pro bono basis, to protect the rights of crime victims under the Crime Victims' Rights Act.. Brad has earned Florida Bar Certification, the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar for the competency and experience of a civil trial attorney. He has been profiled in The Best Lawyers in America and recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association's "Top 40 Under 40." He was also recognized in the Daily Business Review Top Florida Verdicts & Settlements in 2011 and 2012 for separate large jury verdicts. Mr. Edwards is rated AV by his professional peers through the Martindale-Hubbell © Peer Review Rating system. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the "AV" rating of "Very High to Preeminent" legal ability is a testament from peer legal professionals of the highest level of professional excellence and of unquestionable ethics. He has also been selected as a Top Rated Lawyer by ALM & Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Edwards has also been certified as a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Prior to pursuing a career in law, Mr. Edwards was a standout high school quarterback as well as a nationally ranked tennis player. He played collegiate tennis at the University of Florida and graduated with honors.. Mr. Edwards currently serves on the board of the Broward County Justice Association; and is a member of the following organizations:the National Crime Victims Bar Association; American Association for Justice Leadership Forum; Florida Justice Association; the Broward County Justice Association; The Endowment for Academy Giving to Law and Education (EAGLE); and the American Bar Association.

Mr. Curran was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1985 and the District of Columbia Bar in 1986. In the federal system, he is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. In addition to the Florida and District of Columbia Bar Associations, he is a member of the Broward County Bar Association, and the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, as well as various other committees and associations related to his practice areas. Mr. Curran has represented business entities from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 corporations. Mr. Curran has been awarded an AV® Preeminent™ rating by his peers through Martindale-Hubbell. He is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers as well as being listed in Who's Who in Executives and Professionals. In addition to litigating in state and federal courts, Mr. Curran has been qualified and testified as a litigation expert on attorneys' fees and costs on several occasions in both state and federal courts. Mr. Curran is also trained as and certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Mediator (since 2001) and is qualified by the Florida Supreme Court as an Arbitrator. In 2008, he formed ControlAltDispute to meet what seemed to be an extreme need for Christian alternative dispute resolution. If you would like to learn more about this, please visit the website at .. Mr. Curran is a Florida Supreme Court Certified circuit mediator and trial attorney with more than twenty years of experience in many facets of commercial, corporate, insurance, probate, divorce, and family law. He focuses primarily, however, in the area of corporate law with an emphasis on litigation.