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Zach Margules is a Partner in the Margules Law Group. He is a native of Broward County and currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.. Mr. Margules practices Commercial and Civil Litigation and Family Law, and also concentrates in the areas of Contract and Transactional Law in the Business and the Sports and Entertainment fields. He has drafted numerous agreements for Professional Boxing Events, Promoters, Agents, Boxers and other Professional athletes, and has also handled agreements and disputes for various businesses, small and large.. As a licensed Attorney in both New York and Massachusetts, as well as in Florida, Mr. Margules is able to handle various litigation matters in all of these states, including complex multi-state litigation.. Mr. Margules received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania and his Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.. Being a former college baseball playerhis years at Washington and Jefferson College Mr. Margules has also recently became active in protecting the legal rights and interests of Professional Baseball Players in the United States and elsewhere, focusing in the areas of age and identity disputes involving Major League Baseball.. Mr. Margules is compassionate and hard-working, and will put his best foot forward in assisting and battling for his clients' rights, and advancing their legal positions
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With nearly 27 years of experience in Broward County’s criminal justice system, Dave L. Simmons leads the Law Offices of Dave L. Simmons, P.A., focusing on high-quality and client-focused defense. A Florida State University alumnus who graduated cum laude in Communications, Mr. Simmons went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law School. His career includes service as both an Assistant State Attorney and Assistant Public Defender in Broward County, providing him with a unique breadth of insight into both prosecution and defense strategies. For the past 16 years, Mr. Simmons has dedicated his private practice to defending individuals facing a full range of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to major felonies. He is an active member of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and holds an “Superb” rating with Avvo and a perfect “10” rating from Justia. His longstanding commitment to professional excellence and client advocacy ensures comprehensive and strategic representation for every client.
With a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years, John Poland is a highly respected attorney and entertainment executive. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Performing Arts Administration from Rhode Island College in 1989 and subsequently advanced into venue management roles throughout the eastern U.S. As a regional Vice President for Broadway Across America, John led negotiations with key industry unions and produced, managed, and promoted over 100 annual engagements for notable productions. His vast professional network extends across all sectors of entertainment, and he remains deeply connected to leaders and decision-makers industrywide. In addition to his legal practice, John serves as Director of Business Affairs for Right Angle Entertainment, overseeing major tours and partnerships with prominent organizations including FOX TV, Disney, Sony, Hasbro and Fremantle. John holds a J.D. from Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University, is a member of The Florida Bar and its Entertainment, Arts, & Sports Law section, and is fluent in Spanish. He is also a proud member of Mensa.
William “Bill” R. Scherer cofounded Conrad & Scherer in 1974 with his late partner Rex Conrad. Over the past almost four decades, Mr. Scherer has grown the firm into one of Florida’s leading law firms and has expanded the firm’s presence with offices in New York, New York, Brevard, North Carolina, and Quito, Ecuador.. AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® since 1987, Mr. Scherer is a seasoned trial attorney. He has litigated over 100 trials in both jury and non-jury cases before state, appellate, and federal courts. Mr. Scherer’s cases and legal accomplishments have received coverage by major television networks such as CNN, CNBC, MSNBC and FNN and national and local newspapers such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, South Florida Business Journal, the Daily Business Review, the Sun-Sentinel and the Miami Herald.. Mr. Scherer was lead counsel for victims of the infamous multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Scott Rothstein. Notably, Mr. Scherer led his complex litigation team and achieved an historic settlement returning to investors what is said to be the highest percentages of recovery for victims of a Ponzi scheme. News outlets described the settlement as a “huge victory” and a “landmark” lawsuit.. In 2005, Mr. Scherer served as plaintiff’s counsel in a high-profile commercial lawsuit involving the sale of a health insurance company and obtained, by jury verdict, one of the largest damage awards in Broward County history.. During the historical 2000 Presidential Election Litigation in Florida, Mr. Scherer led a team of attorneys representing President George W. Bush and personally represented the President in the Broward County recount.. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Scherer has also served as counsel to various government entities. From 1988 to 2005, Mr. Scherer served as General Counsel to the North Broward Hospital District, one of the largest public health care providers in the nation, with four hospitals and nine specialized treatment centers. As General Counsel for the Hospital District, he supervised teams of legal experts in healthcare and malpractice law, and was responsible for all trials and legal actions taken by or against the Hospital District.. Mr. Scherer began his legal career as a law clerk to the Indiana Supreme Court and the Honorable Charles Fulton, Former Chief of the United States District Court for the South District of Florida.
Welcome to The Legal Justice Center. Over the past twenty years, I have successfully represented thousands of people in criminal cases throughout the state of Florida. I have also represented injured clients, and their loved ones, in personal injury cases who were injured, or killed, because of the fault of another.My goal is, and has always been, the same with each and every case that I take on: “Earn the client’s trust and exceed the client’s expectations!” My passion for pursuing justice on behalf of my clients is stronger than ever. Over the years, I have learned an important truth about obtaining justice: The most important factor determining how a case turns out is the lawyer. The reality is that when it matters most, the right lawyer makes all the difference. That being said, I am often times the very best lawyer for the task at hand. There are times, however, that I conclude that there is a need to either refer a client to another trusted lawyer who is better positioned to ensure justice is obtain, or to bring another lawyer in to co-counsel with me on a particular case to ensure that the end result is a positive one for the client. To that end, I have spent nearly two decades building a network of trusted, experienced, and brilliant attorneys throughout Florida with whom I work with to obtain the justice my clients deserve. In short, if you give me the opportunity to obtain justice for you, I will “earn your trust and exceed your expectations!” Please explore The Legal Justice Center website and call me directly on my personal cell phone @ to discuss your legal situation. I look forward to speaking with you.. Sincerely,Paul Molle
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Vivian Fazio is a native Floridian. She was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale and attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Ms. Fazio received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She returned to Fort Lauderdale and served as District Representative to former Congressman E. Clay Shaw, Jr. (deceased) before enrolling in law school at Nova Southeastern University College of Law. While at NSU, Ms. Fazio was honored to be selected for the Moot Court Society and to compete against other Florida law schools in oral advocacy at the Florida Bar Convention in Orlando as part of NSU's Moot Court Team.. Ms. Fazio is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She has more than 20 years experience representing individuals, hospitals, medical and dental professionals, large corporations, small businesses and governmental entities before state and federal courts throughout Florida.. Ms. Fazio is an AV-rated litigator, and has been recognized by Florida Trend as a Legal Elite. In 2016, Ms. Fazio was appointed by the incoming President of the Florida Bar to serve on the prestigious Civil Procedure Rules Committee. The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure govern the practice of civil law, and must be followed by anyone who brings or defends a civil lawsuit.. In 2018, Ms. Fazio was appointed by the Governor to serve on the 17th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission, which vets, interviews and recommends applicants to the Governor when judicial vacancies occur.. Ms. Fazio is an active member of the Broward County Bar Association, where she serves on the Professionalism and Emerging Legal Issues committees, and the Broward County Women Lawyers' Association, where she serves on the Board of Directors. Ms. Fazio also mentors second and third year law students at Nova Southeastern University College of Law, and middle and high school girls at PACE Center for Girls. Ms. Fazio is on the Board of the St. Gregory the Great Women's Guild and seeks to better her community through all of her endeavors.
Tremaine L. Hemans, Esq. is a Jamaican born, Florida Barred Immigration Lawyer. She is the managing attorney and CEO of the Hemans Law Group, P.A. based in Miami and Fort Lauderdale Florida and is eligible to practice U.S. Immigration law in all 50 U.S. She is a 2019graduate of the FIU College of Law in Miami, Florida. In law school, Mrs. Hemans interned in the Miami Immigration Court, with the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) for the Department of Homeland Security, and numerous law firms in the Miami area.. Mrs. Hemans has been featured in several publications and television programs discussing her passion and advocacy in immigration and personal injury law such as the Daily Business Review, Miami Herald, Jamaica Observer, Television Jamaica (TVJ), CVM Television, and other publications.. Tremaine’s passion lies in advocating for the rights of immigrants and clients seeking justice and their American Dream just as she had when she entered the United States. She specializes in family-based, visa, and removal defense immigration law cases and Florida car accident and slip and fall personal injury cases. She is a member of the Florida Bar, The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and serves as a notary public in the State of Florida.
Top Rated Business & Family Attorney. Founding Partner Attorney Arielle Capuano, of Levinson & Capuano, LLC serves clients throughout Florida in the following areas:
The primary practice and fundamental focus of KL Law, PLLC, is dedicated to protecting individual consumers and businesses from violations of consumer and business protection laws at both the state and federal levels.
The law office of Seril L. Grossfeld, for over 35 years, has provided quality representation and personal attention in protecting and securing the rights of clients in probate, estate, business and family law matters including relationship issues of individuals engaged in alternative lifestyles. Whether you need a simple will, an uncontested matter, a complex estate or other civil litigation, my law firm has the experience, skills and knowledge to achieve superior and compassionate representation.. I will personally make certain that the interest of my clients is always paramount.
The LAW is powerful , lets use it to help you!. I believe in listening more and speaking less.. I believe a lawyer should do what they say they will do.. I stand between my clients need to survive and the states desire to prosecute.. I understand court and what moves it.. I know the law, the court system and the judges.. I could write a book about what I have seen.. I have the knowledge, experience and ability to help you.. I invite you to call me...........
Thank you for taking the time to view my Avvo profile, and congratulations on taking the first step to overcoming the obstacles in your life. Since 2012, I have practiced exclusively in the area of criminal defense. I devote my professional life to helping people of all backgrounds overcome the legal obstacles they are facing. I work tirelessly to provide my clients with the guidance required to protect their interests and help them move forward with dignity. I handle all types of criminal cases from misdemeanors to complex "white collar" financial crimes, and everything in between.. I am an avid firearm enthusiast and staunch second amendment supporter. In this capacity, I have the pleasure of serving South Florida as a referral attorney for both the National Rifle Association and the Second Amendment Foundation.
Teresa Williams was born in New York City and moved to Florida when she was 14. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami.. Teresa began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami. She was the Division Chief of the Career Criminal Robbery Unit, and was responsible for all career criminal cases filed in Miami. She specialized in homicide and sexual battery prosecutions, while working in these elite units of the State Attorney's Office. Teresa mentored many of the current supervisors in the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and many attorneys who are now sitting judges in Miami. Her professional affiliations are an important part of getting the best result for her clients now that she is in private practice.. Teresa left Miami-Dade County in 2003 and worked for the Statewide Prosecutor's Office. There she specialized in white collar crimes, racketeering, medicare and medicaid fraud cases. She coordinated the efforts of a successful multi-agency task force, working hands on with police and the Department of Health. Here, Teresa learned how the police think and how they work, an invaluable asset in the field.. Teresa entered into the civil arena while working for the law firm of Haliczer Pettis and Schwamm. She coordinated the defense of a 21 plaintiff case involving mold exposure against the Broward County School Board. She now lectures around the State on the subject of mold litigation. Teresa focused in general negligence as well as medical malpractice cases while working for this group of well established and respected attorneys in Ft Lauderdale.. Teresa started her own private practice, focusing on both criminal and civil litigation, in March of 2006. Our firm serves Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties. Teresa has developed a well deserved reputation as a seasoned and aggressive litigator who fights for her clients, regardless of popular opinion.. She is a member of the Broward County Bar Association, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the League of Prosecutors, and is very active in the local chapter of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She volunteers at her Church through her work with the Woman's Guild, and the FOCCUS ministry, as well as being actively involved with coaching youth athletics with her husband through PAL.. Teresa Williams has been married for 19 years to her highschool sweetheart and has two beautiful children. She is a wife, a daughter, a mother and a friend. She understands how hard it is when you need someone to protect your rights. Schedule your consultation to talk to Teresa Williams today.
Steven Osber is a senior partner at Conrad & Scherer’s Fort Lauderdale office with a practice concentrating primarily on commercial and business litigation. Mr. Osber’s case representation ranges from routine litigation matters to highly complex litigation including partnership/shareholder disputes, commercial eviction matters, real estate litigation and construction litigation.. In addition to his extensive experience in commercial litigation, Mr. Osber has handled a number of significant cases defending businesses in negligent security claims, and he provides security training to nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Mr. Osber is also valued as a contributing litigator in the firm’s general workers’ compensation cases and employment law cases.. Mr. Osber’s expansive litigation experience includes more than 150 state and federal jury and non-jury trials, as well as extensive binding arbitration experience. He is also proficient in appellate cases, having prepared appellate briefs on a variety of matters argued before various appellate tribunals. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates a demonstration of the highest professional and ethical standards and is the highest rating a lawyer can receive. He has also been recognized as a top lawyer in the South Florida Legal Guide in 2011, and from 2014 to present day.
Steven Jaffe has been an impassioned advocate for individuals, families and consumers, successfully representing them in their quest for justice for 30 years.. Steven Jaffe began his career in the State Attorney’s Office. There he gained a great deal of trial experience, which has continued to serve him well when he continued his career as a trial attorney representing victims of negligent acts. He has tried cases throughout the State of Florida.. Steven Jaffe concentrates exclusively on complex civil jury trial matters. He has focused on handling class action cases that have been certified in federal court and state courts involving fraud, false and deceptive trade practices and violations of the driver privacy protection act. He has served as lead and co-lead counsel in class action cases involving long term care insurance, unsafe and hazardous products, unlawful consumer charges, hidden fees and consumer fraud class action cases throughout the country.. Mr. Jaffe prides himself in providing the highest quality legal representation to consumer clients who would not be able to obtain effective redress for their injuries but for the availability of the class action device.. Mr. Jaffe has been named in The Best Lawyers in America and 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. The South Florida Legal Guide has selected Mr. Jaffe to be recognized as a "Top Lawyer." He has also been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of Florida’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers and he has been selected by the ALM as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyers in Personal Injury Law. Mr. Jaffe has also been named 2013 South Florida "Lawyer of the Year" for Class Actions - Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, Mr. Jaffe has been selected as a 2014 Florida Super Lawyer.. Mr. Jaffe has assumed positions of leadership in the Broward County legal community, including his former role as president of the Broward County Justice Association. He is a member of the American Association for Justice's Leadership Forum, a member of the Broward County Bar Association Professionalism Committee (1999-present) and he is on the Board of Directors of the Stephen Booher Inns of Court (2000-present) and of the Florida Justice Association. He is a member of the Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association, the Class Action Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Jaffe is a member of the Florida Bar, the Colorado Bar, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. He is also a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and Northern District Court of Illinois.. In addition to his legal endeavors, Steven Jaffe is passionately committed to the fight against Crohn's disease and has been an active fundraiser for the past decade. In 2005 he was also appointed to the Florida Chapter, Board of Trustees of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Steven Jaffe was named Crohn's and Colitis Volunteer of the Year 2010 and is the recipient of the 2013 Hope Award. He is a frequent lecturer often addressing long term care insurance issues involving caregivers, nurses and home health care agencies on elder issues. Mr. Jaffe is on the Executive Committee for the Fort Lauderdale Heart Ball which raises one million dollars each year. In 2013, Mr. Jaffe became a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Services of Broward County.
Steve Lubell is a founding member of Lubell Rosen, LLC. Since 1999, Lubell Rosen defends doctors against medical malpractice and helps them increase their revinue by collecting reimbursements against PIP and out-of-network carriers. We pionered legal reprsentation for BARE doctors, offering a flat fee program, inclusive of all fees and costs. We also help insured doctors find non-traditioanl professional liablity options at a fraction of the cost of standard carriers.
Stephen Hoffman is a partner at Hackleman, Olive & Judd, P.A. As a real estate and land use attorney, he focuses his practice on all aspects of real estate transaction and development, including property investigation and due diligence, land acquisition, closing and settlement services, title insurance, permitting and governmental approvals, condominium and community association documents, and real estate financing with loan document review and drafting. Mr. Hoffman’s engineering and law degrees mesh perfectly with the Firm's real estate and development practice. He has worked on many nationally renowned projects such as Bass Pro Outdoor World, Sawgrass Mills Mall, Broward Mall, Dadeland Mall, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, the Trump International Hotel & Tower Fort Lauderdale, Galleria Mall, and Sprint’s telecommunication expansion in South Florida. In 2016, Mr. Hoffman coordinated the closing of his client's $87MM acquistion of the Barcelona Apartment complex in Jupiter, Florida. In addition, Mr. Hoffman has set up many community developments, including condominium and property owner associations, and now guides boards through the many challenges such associations face.
Starting out in the Dade County Public Defender's Office, I tried over 50 jury and bench trials. With that unique courtroom experience, I transitioned to civil litigation, working for a boutique firm in Coral Gables, where I developed expertise in construction law, handling all types of project-related claims in both judicial and arbitral forums, ranging from simple non-payment claims to complex delay and construction defect claims. In 2006, I became Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. From 2003-2008, I headed the Construction Law and Commerical Litigation Department at a statewide lawfirm, where I cultivated and developed a following of construction industry and commercial clients. From 2008-present, I have chaired the Construction Litigation Practice Group at Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Pastoriza, Cole & Boniske, P.L. a 50+ lawyer AV-rated firm with offices in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale, providing advice and guidance to the firm's many municipal and private clients on a variety of construction issues.
Scott Newmark is senior partner and head of litigation at Carner, Newmark & Cohen, LLP, where he focuses his practice on all aspects of personal injury law, including medical malpractice and wrongful death, in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Miami and throughout south Florida. In his nearly 30 years in the practice of law, Mr. Newmark has obtained significant results for his clients injured by the negligence or misconduct of others, including numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Through his work in trials and appeals in many Florida courts, Mr. Newmark has been responsible in whole or in part for developing a wide body of case law which has had a significant impact on the field of personal injury law. Some of his most notable contributions have involved questions regarding expert witness testimony in medical malpractice cases, wrongful death, vicarious liability, nonbinding arbitration, the statute of limitations, and Florida’s Constitutional Amendment 7, the Patient’s Right to Know Amendment.. - Visit for more information.
Scott E. Danner - Mr. Danner was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2004. He has 25 years experience in the insurance industry, having worked as an attorney, claims manager, claims adjuster and fraudulent insurance claims investigator. As an adjuster, Mr. Danner specialized in adjusting catastrophic loss, wrongful death, and bad faith claims. Mr. Danner worked for several major insurance carriers including Allstate Insuance Company, Reliant Insurance Group, Bristol West Insurance Group and Security National Insurance Company. Mr. Danner received his dual B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University in 1984 and J.D. from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in 2003. Mr. Danner is a former member of the Standing Committee for the Florida Bar on the Small Claims Rules and has chaired subcommittees on various different issues. Mr. Danner has been a member of the American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Miami-Dade Defense Bar Association, Federalist Society, American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Miami-Dade and Broward County Bar Association. Mr. Danner has extensive jury trial experience participating in the defense of cases involving personal injury protection, slip and fall, premises liability, bodily injury and other civil matters. He has lectured and taught seminars regarding various aspects of insurance defense law, including the defense of minor impact accidents, PIP Insurance law, the containment of costs and attorney’s fees and Florida Statute 57.105. Mr. Danner resides in Plantation, Florida with his wife and family. Specialties: Insurance Defense, Special Investigative Unit investigations and Support related to fraud and abuse, Examinations Under Oath, Vehicle Theft and Fire Examinations Under Oath, Property, Home Owner's, Personal Injury, Coverage Defense, Catastrophic Loss, and Bad Faith Litigation,
Scott Austin is a seasoned corporate and intellectual property attorney specializing in Floida LLCs, Internet security, domain name UDRP disputes, DMCA takedowns and IP litigation. Recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in intellectual property law since 2009 with 30 + years of experience in corporate and trademark law, he counsels clients on corporate brand protection, online enforcement of IP rights, and ICANN policy requirements. Scott is an arbitrator/panelist for two of the ICANN-approved UDRP service providers, WIPO and the FORUM, having participated as an arbitrator in over 200 domain name dispute decisions since 2013. He also serves as an ICANN PICDRP panelist and chaired the panel that wrote the first PICDRP decision in 2017. Scott has represented clients in state and federal courts, before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and for trademark owners in UDRP domain name proceedings. He advises on trademark strategy, prosecution, and portfolio management for companies of all sizes, including not for profit charities and faith based institutions. Additionally, he provides legal guidance on Florida LLCs and technology transactions, including software licensing and development. His expertise helps businesses safeguard their reputation and proprietary assets to navigate the complexities of today’s digital marketplace.. If someone is impersonating your trademarked business identity to poach customers or phish for their funds - call me. If the USPTO refuses to register your trademark for reasons you cant understand - call me. If you are facing a trademark Goliath and need experienced counsel to negotiate a solution both parties can live with – call me. If you need to investigate the source of a site counterfeiting your products and recover against an online abuser whose identity is masked or falsified - call me. If a former employee or contractor registered a domain that uses your trademark or screen-scraped your content for their bogus website – call me! If you need help vetting domains for a new business or crafting a new brand identity for your business- call me. We apply a creative and sophisticated legal approach to protecting creative works, securing distinctive brands, and turning away infringement trolls. Call me - we will answer your questions and keep you safe online.. I also lead the Florida office of a national law firm based in Silicon Valley with nationally known partners in venture capital, finance, banking, and IP, including patent prosecution by partners with the highest credentials in the engineering disciplines needed to obtain patents in the software, pharma, chemical, and electronics. We also collaborate on patent litigation, trade secrets litigation, R&D finance, and technology mergers and acquisitions. VLP provides the infrastructure and bench depth needed to stay current on evolving intellectual property areas our clients face within a predictable and low overhead budget.. When I started my practice here in intellectual property and corporate law after graduating from Georgetown Law in Washington, D.C. over 30 years ago, the Internet had not yet been born. Since that time, as the Internet and online business evolved, I built and programmed my first computer and my practice has evolved. I resolve intellectual property problems for hundreds of technology executives and business founders. Their companies ranged from tech startups to leading national consumer electronics distributors, NFL and MLB MVPs, international sports equipment manufacturers, national beverage distributors, media organizations, academic standards organizations, restaurant franchisors, universities, faith-based schools and ministries, hospitals, physicians, supplement developers, a startup airline, international cosmetics and perfume distributors and technology certification labs.. Like many of my clients, I too have had to make the hard business choices and manage the risks you take. As an inventor, business owner, programmer, and technologist, my experience, along with my training and business background gives me a deep appreciation for the business risks and rewards clients face and helps me understand and offer unique strategies to clients on protecting and fighting for their inventions, brands, and artistic works. My wife and I have raised our two sons in South Florida and are part of the unique multicultural business community that has prospered here. Call and let me show you how we can help meet your legal needs.
Sandra Krumbein is a partner in Shutts & Bowen's Fort Lauderdale Office, where she is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group. She concentrates her practice in real estate acquisition and development, operation, acquisition and disposition of distressed condominium and fee simple assets, condominium and homeowner association development and operation and serves as counsel to condominium and homeowner associations statewide. Representing developers, lenders, bulk purchasers and sellers statewide, she counsels clients in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions and development.. Ms. Krumbein is experienced in defending developer clients against claims involving the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act and the Florida Condominium Act. She teams with her developer clients in all aspects of purchase and sales contract compliance and enforcement issues.. Ms. Krumbein also serves as regulatory counsel in compliance matters under numerous federal, state and local statutes and ordinances, including Fannie Mae, FHA and VA condominium project underwriting guidelines, the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act and the Florida Condominium and Homeowners Association Act.. A Martindale-Hubbell “AV” rated attorney, Ms. Krumbein has lectured on multiple occasions for the University of Miami Institute on Condominium and Cluster Developments and for The Florida Bar on various condominium development issues. She is a member of The Florida Bar and Broward County Bar Association. She has also served as a mentor for law students of Nova Southeastern University through the Broad Fellowship Program.
Sal Fazio, Esq. is an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of 500Law. His practice focuses on representing clients in litigation involving trademark, copyright and patent disputes, entertainment and sports law, commercial disputes, and tort law. Mr. Fazio has also extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and navigating through commercial contracts, startup business formation matters, internet-based service agreements as well as trademark and copyright applications.. Mr. Fazio is licensed to practice before all courts within the states of New York, the District of Columbia, and Florida, before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the Trademark Trial And Appeal Board. Mr. Fazio is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Immigration Law Association, the National Italian American Bar Association Young Lawyer Division, the International Trademark Association, the Broward Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section, and the Federal Bar Association of Broward County’s Intellectual Property Section