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Mark E. Sawicki is recognized for his ability to bring a business-oriented perspective to family law, effectively navigating the courtroom for clients dealing with divorce and child custody disputes. His approachable and empathetic nature ensures a supportive experience for all clients throughout their legal journey. Mark graduated with high honors from SUNY Binghamton University, later obtaining his Juris Doctorate from Nova's Shepard Broad Law Center. His interest in family law was solidified during an internship at Palm Beach County's Staff Attorneys office, leading him to excel in advanced family law and trial courses. While in law school, Mark engaged actively with the Jewish Law Students Association and served as a senior member on the Academic Dishonesty Panel. Upon admission to the Florida Bar, he was mentored by a distinguished solo practitioner in South Florida, which guided him to establish his law firm. Mark E. Sawicki, P.A. prioritizes helping young professionals in South Florida navigate difficult times, treating clients like family, not just as clients. Mark remains a devoted member of the Broward Bar and the Florida Bar Family Law section, continuing to offer personal, dedicated legal support.

Marcy S. Resnik is a Fort Lauderdale divorce and litigation attorney. She practices in the areas of commercial litigation, mortgage foreclosure and family law, and serves clients in Miami, Broward, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and throughout the state of Florida.She has represented clients in complex commercial matters involving numerous parties and millions of dollars. These cases include business disputes among partners, landlord-tenant issues and foreclosure cases. Ms. Resnik brings her business knowledge to the table when representing clients during a divorce. As a result, she has been able to successfully merge these practice areas in our office.Active in the community, Ms. Resnik was elected President of the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center in April 2011, after having served as its membership Vice President. She has been a member of the Synagogue's Board of Directors for the past 15 years, holding several positions. Ms. Resnik has also served on the Board of Advisors for the Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale Campus, as well as President of the Mothers' Club.Ms. Resnik has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1988, having earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Maryland.She is a member of the Broward County Bar Association, the Dade County Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and the Bankruptcy Bar. She is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Marcella Auerbach is a Managing Partner at Nolan Auerbach & White. She is a former federal prosecutor who spent more than twenty-five years at the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Auerbach has extensive experience prosecuting corporate providers for healthcare fraud, Anti-kickback and Stark Law violations, FDA violations, and Medicare fraud. She has won multi-million dollar recoveries under the False Claims Act and has successfully represented employees in whistleblower protection and other whistleblower-related actions against their employers.. Ms. Auerbach is an experienced litigator who served in a wide variety of leadership roles at the United States Department of Justice. She spent eight years in the Civil Division where she represented the federal government in healthcare fraud qui tam cases in the Southern District of Florida. As First Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Ms. Auerbach managed, directed, and supervised 210 attorneys in the criminal and civil divisions, worked directly with every federal agency, and was involved in all stages of criminal and civil prosecutions and forfeitures. Ms. Auerbach also supervised and spearheaded a large number of prosecutions as Chief of Narcotics, Special Counsel to the United States Attorney, and a Special Attorney in the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section of the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Auerbach received numerous awards during her tenure at the United States Department of Justice, including the John Marshall Award for outstanding litigation work, the Law Enforcement Woman of the Year Award and numerous special commendations from Attorney Generals of the United States.. Ms. Auerbach is a sought after speaker who has led numerous panel discussions and training conferences for attorneys, federal and state prosecutors, and federal agents on topics such as healthcare fraud, investigative techniques, and federal court and trial advocacy. She has lectured at the Department of Justice Advocacy Institute and University of Miami Law School and has moderated and appeared on numerous panels and at  Taxpayers Against Fraud conferences as well as the Southern Health Care Fraud Institute.. In January 2017, Ms. Auerbach was welcomed as a member of Bloomberg BNA Health Care Fraud Report, Advisory Board. Taxpayers Against Fraud, an organization devoted to combating fraud against the Federal Government, has named Marcella Auerbach and her partner Ken Nolan as Lawyers of the Year for 2011. Ms. Auerbach was also selected for inclusion in the 2012 Top Rated Lawyers Guide to Health Care Law. Ms. Auerbach has a Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating of “AV,” and is included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Manuel S. Hiraldo is an experienced litigator and appellate attorney.  Mr. Hiraldo's practice includes financial services litigation, commercial litigation, appellate litigation, class actions, construction defect, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury.. Prior to opening Hiraldo P.A., Mr. Hiraldo worked in the litigation departments of several of the most prestigious law firms in South Florida.. Mr. Hiraldo has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation in state and federal courts, including motion practice, oral argument, discovery, mediation, trial, and appellate practice.. Most recently, Mr. Hiraldo was Of Counsel at Blank Rome LLP.  His practice focused on defending loan originators and servicers in consumer claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and state collection and deceptive trade practices statutes.. Mr. Hiraldo is fluent in Spanish.

Lori Adelson has extensive experience representing both private and public sector employers in the area of employment law. She provides legal advice and litigation defense support to company management, human resources professionals and other business partners regarding labor and employment matters that impact their business, such as compensation and benefits, governmental investigations and audits, wage and hour compliance, human resources policies and procedures, employee hiring, discipline and discharge, employee handbooks and contracts, statutory and regulatory compliance, discrimination avoidance, education and training, and risk management.. Ms. Adelson also provides dispute resolution services including mediation, arbitration and neutral fact finding. She also counsels business owners on ADA accessibility and compliance. Prior to joining KDV, Ms. Adelson practiced with a national law firm before founding a boutique labor and employment office, Adelson Law Firm, where she concentrated her practice solely on employment and business matters for employers.. Ms. Adelson regularly lectures on labor and employment law issues at a variety of organizations including bar associations, and national and local human resources associations. She is often quoted as an employment law expert in national and local publications and news sources.

Leon R. Margules migrated to Florida after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University in 1976, and a Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 1979. Since admission to the Florida Bar in 1980, Mr. Margules has worked as a trial lawyer in both the State and Federal Courts. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Claims Court. Mr. Margules has represented clients and appeared in Courts throughout the United States, while maintaining his practice located in Broward County, Florida where he has predominantly practiced family law and represented, clients in various contract disputes and commercial litigation's. Over the last 35 years, he has been admitted Pro Hace Vice to handle litigation's in many Courts including the Los Angeles County Courts, the Cook County, Illinois Courts, the United States District for the Southern District of New York, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of New York, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, the District Court of New Jersey, and the Clark County District Court in Las Vegas, Nevada. As an experienced trial lawyer in the family courts and otherwise, Mr. Margules has the knowledge and skill to handle all your legal concerns. Mr. Margules is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and as a patient, passionate and caring individual, he is well suited to help you resolve all your legal issues.

Law Offices of Jarrett R. Williams, P.A. is a full-service real estate law firm that concentrates on the real estate title and litigation needs of its clients throughout the State of Florida. Our firm provides title insurance, real estate closings, and effective legal representation in litigation matters involving landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosure defense, escrow deposit disputes, code enforcement defense, quiet title and partition actions to name a few.. We are proud to represent people from all walks of life. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling a million-dollar beach front property, our firm guides buyers and sellers of real estate through each step of the process, explaining everything so that you are confident your objectives will be achieved. We also offer sound advice and counsel to real estate brokers and their agents to ensure their residential and commercial closings are smooth and successful.. When there’s money involved, there are bound to be points of contention and the same applies to real estate transactions. When favorable negotiated resolutions can’t be reached and litigation arises, we aggressively advocate for our clients to help them receive efficient and effective results.. Our firm’s attention to detail and real estate transactional and litigation experience provide you with the insight to achieve solutions to your most complex real estate matters.. “Detail. Insight. Solutions.”. CONTACT US. We are happy to answer any of your questions. The sooner you consult with our firm, the better your chances of achieving your objectives. Contact our office today to speak with an experienced attorney.. Law Offices of Jarrett R. Williams, P.A.. Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. Available by appointment at:. Bank of America Plaza. 401 E Las Olas Blvd – Suite 1400. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Laura Ezry is an AV Preeminent Rated Attorney who was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1991. She has handled thousands of civil cases.  Laura Ezry has litigated cases in the Broward, Dade and Palm Beach County Courthouses. The firm handles cases statewide. Areas of focus are insurance law and personal injury. Expertise, integrity, confidence and trust have earned the firm a reputation as one of Florida's premier law firms. We are dedicated professionals who are committed to our clients.. AV PREEMINENT RATED ATTORNEY - There are many attorneys, however, only a small percentage are AV Rated.  This rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney, the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous peer review rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.  When potential clients and colleagues choose a lawyer, they want the best. Lawyers with an AV Preemenent rating from Martindale-Hubbell have been recognized by their peers for excellence in both legal ability and ethical practice.  A trusted resource, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings has been an integral part of the legal community for over 100 years.. Spanish and Creole translation is available.. We take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis - if there is no recovery, then there is no attorney fee.

Kristy E. Armada is a partner who concentrates her practice in commercial litigation, real estate, labor and employment matters, and restaurant licensing.. Ms. Armada has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine, an honor limited to the top two and one half percent (2.5%) of attorneys in the state of Florida.. Ms. Armada received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Florida, as well as her Bachelors of Science in Finance, magna cum laude. Ms. Armada also holds an LLM from the University of Miami’s Real Estate Development Program, where she graduated cum laude.

Kristin Padowitz has devoted her practice of law to helping those in need of a family attorney. Kristin eagerly advocates on behalf of her clients in need of a family lawyer in the areas of divorce, child custody, responsibility and support, alimony, equitable distribution, restraining orders and domestic violence, among others. Kristin not only utilizes her abundant legal experience in the representation of her clients, but also her kindness, compassion and humanity when it is needed most. But make no mistake – Kristin Padowitz has built her reputation within the legal community as an aggressive and talented trial lawyer who is not afraid to take a case to trial. Where circumstances require, for example, in a highly-contested divorce case, Kristin Padowitz provides zealous representation and is fierce in the court room.

Kristin E. Bianculli is an experienced trial attorney at Kelley / Uustal who handles a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those involving auto accidents, dangerous and unsafe consumer products, and premises liability, among others. Ms. Bianculli is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University and Nova Southeastern University. She is a passionate advocate for clients and has earned a positive reputation for her abilities and trial skills. She has been named to the Best Lawyers in America publication each year since 2011 and was named one of the Best Attorneys in Florida in the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers Magazine.

Kristie Cohen graduated from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Legal Studies. While attending Eastern Michigan, Ms. Cohen was engaged in a double bachelor’s program for Legal Studies and Psychology, with minors in chemistry and biology. Also, while attending Eastern Michigan, Ms. Cohen worked for the school’s legal clinic and also participated in an internship at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office.. While attending law school she clerked for the Honorable Dennis Powers in the 52nd District Court in Michigan, where she coordinated the Judge’s docket, wrote judicial opinions and helped the Judge write a Michigan Bar Review Article.. After graduating from law school, Ms. Cohen pursued her chosen path as a criminal defense attorney working for the Public Defender of the 19th Circuit in Indian River County. Her time at the Public Defender’s Office started by defending juvenile and misdemeanor cases. After a few months, Ms. Cohen was promoted and took over the defense of all County Court cases for the office and both Divisions for Indian River County. In just under a year Ms. Cohen was again promoted to a felony division, handling all felony cases and clients with all criminal designations. Ms. Cohen also began working on and learning major crimes cases such as murder and capital sexual battery. Ms. Cohen sat as 2nd chair on her first murder trial in 2010 and was in charge of the medical testimony and the bulk of the defense. Also, since she had a background and education in psychology, she was given a majority of the cases that had mental heath issues, NGI (not guilty by insanity) defenses or competency issues. Ms. Cohen became very well versed with how criminal law and mental health intersect and the ways to protect clients who have mental health issues. Ms. Cohen worked for the Public Defender of the 19th Circuit until 2011 and tried over 60 jury trials in her time there.. After leaving the 19th Circuit she accepted a position with the Broward County Public Defender’s Office and worked there until July 2017, when she went into private practice. During her time at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office she worked in several felony divisions and on several major crimes cases.. She was the lead Public Defender in several different divisions over her years at the office and focused mainly on first degree and life felony cases. Ms. Cohen mainly handled major crimes cases such as First-Degree Murder, Arson, Trafficking, Robbery Firearm, Carjacking and Sexual Battery. Her clients ranged from first time offenders to multi-convicted offenders, and she has extensive knowledge of every enhancement and designation, such as PRR (Prison Release Reoffender), HO (Habitual Offender), and HVO (Habitual Violent Offender). Ms. Cohen is also 2nd-chair-qualified to work on death penalty cases.

Kristen Hansen is a founding partner of Aronson & Hansen PLLC and a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Ms. Hansen has worked in both private firms and in the public sector. She was twice awarded the prestigious Hat-Trick award for three consecutive not-guilty trial verdicts. Ms. Hansen is highly skilled in the areas of transactional law and procedures, document preparation and review, and negotiations. She is an active member of The Fund, The American Bar Association, The Florida Bar Association, The Broward County Bar Association, and the Real Property, Probate, & Trust Section of The Florida Bar.

Kenyetta Alexander is an Associate Attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of Pearson Bitman LLP and concentrates on foreclosure litigation.. Kenyetta has experience in business/commercial litigation in federal and state courts involving securities, construction, real estate, fraud and misrepresentation, employment, wage and hour claims, as well as various corporate, partnership and bankruptcy disputes.. Kenyetta also has experience in a wide range of complex arbitration disputes before FINRA and the American Arbitration Association.. Practice Areas:

Keith M. Poliakoff (Shareholder). Professional ExperienceMr. Poliakoff  is a Shareholder and is the Co-Chair of the Firm's Government Law Group. As Attorney to the Town of Southwest Ranches, he has substantial knowledge and experience in issues unique to Florida governmental entities including issues such as Annexation, Municipal Liability, RLUIPA, Bert Harris Act, Conflict Resolution, the Public Records Act, Government in Sunshine and laws pertaining to ethics and elections. He has worked on virtually all matters effecting a municipal government including the creation of Comprehensive Plans, developing zoning codes, code enforcement, drafting Ordinances and Resolutions, and he has presided over countless meetings and quasi-judicial matters. Further, Mr. Poliakoff has defended the Town in numerous litigation matters including a lawsuit challenging the municipality's incorporation.  Mr. Poliakoff has counseled numerous elected officials on all aspects of ethics laws, election laws, disclosure requirements and conflicts of interest, and has authored numerous opinions on these subject matters.. In addition to his representation of municipalities, Mr. Poliakoff represents multi-family residential and commercial properties on issues relating to land use and zoning, and has substantial experience in obtaining entitlements. He works closely with local public officials and provides guidance to his many business clients on the complex governmental processes including public sector procurements, affordable housing, developer agreements, and legislative initiatives. In 2000 Mr. Poliakoff developed an annexation bill, which still serves as the model for annexation bills throughout the state. He also has considerable experience with Community Redevelopment Agencies and has been involved in numerous redevelopment efforts throughout Broward County.. In 2005 Mr. Poliakoff was appointed to the Broward County Land Preservation Board by the Broward County Commission. This Board is responsible for reviewing all land acquisitions in Broward County, specifically overseeing the $400 million bond issue which was approved to preserve and reclaim over 1,400 acres of open space in Broward County and repair and enhance the County's recreational parks.. Activities & Memberships Mr. Poliakoff participates in many charitable organizations and community events. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Poliakoff was awarded an Alexander Fellowship where he clerked for 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Maryanne Trump Barry. Mr. Poliakoff also gained valuable experience as a freelance producer for NBC News and as an assistant producer at CNN in New York.. Honors 2002 Leadership Hollywood 26 2006 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2008 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2009 South Florida's Best Lawyers 2009, 2010 Best Lawyers in America (Government Relations Law). Bar Admissions Florida New York Bar. EducationJ.D., Benjamin Cardozo School of Law (Order of the Coif - top 10%, cum laude)B.S., Syracuse University, magna cum laude

Karina Rodrigues is a skilled South Florida trial attorney handling a variety of personal injury matters, including catastrophic injury, dangerous products, car accidents, consumer fraud, medical malpractice, premises liability, pharmaceutical liability, and wrongful death. She also handles business litigation cases.. Karina is a Brazilian-American and is fluent in Portuguese. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and also possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a minor in entrepreneurship. While in law school, she served as an Executive and Senior Articles Editor with the Journal of Law and Public Policy. She also served as the President of the Latino Law Student Association and was the Editor-in-Chief of their newsletter.. To schedule a consultation with Karina Rodrigues, please contact Kelley/Uustal today.

Justin Schneider is the founder and managing attorney of Schneider Injury Firm, a personal injury law firm based in Broward County, Florida. Known across Florida as The Honest Attorney, Justin built his practice around transparency, client education, and a no-nonsense approach to advocacy. He represents victims of car accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, and other serious injury cases throughout Florida.. Mr. Schneider began his legal career in 2014 at a prestigious Miami law firm, handling complex construction defect and commercial litigation. His dedication to public service led him to the Florida House of Representatives, where he worked on legislative initiatives for District 87. He later served as a felony prosecutor at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, where he first-chaired more than 30 jury trials and fought for victims in high-stakes felony, civil fatality, and juvenile cases.. Before launching his own firm, Justin practiced at a high-volume plaintiff’s firm and later at Schlesinger Law, where he focused on catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation—including trucking accidents and traumatic brain injury claims. He is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.. Mr. Schneider earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law and studied abroad at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford University, concentrating on comparative legal contracts and English legal history. During law school, he served as a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable J. Lawrence Johnston at the Division of Administrative Hearings and was a regional competitor with the BLSA Mock Trial Team. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Florida.. In the community, Justin has served on the Board of Directors for the Historic Stranahan House Museum, was a Young Leaders Board Member for the Palm Beach County Justice Association, and is a proud graduate of Leadership Broward Class XLI. He remains active in the Palm Beach Bar Association, Broward County Trial Lawyers Association, and the Stephen R. Booher Inn of Court.. Whether in the courtroom or on social media, Mr. Schneider is dedicated to helping injured Floridians understand their rights and fight for what they’re owed—with honesty, strategy, and heart.

Joshua R. Kon is an assertive litigator with extensive experience in the practice areas of commercial and real estate litigation, lender liability, partnership disputes, professional malpractice, and appellate law. Mr. Kon has a reputation for coming up with unique solutions to his clients’ complicated problems. His professional accomplishments include recovering substantial judgments and settlements for his clients, as well handling as numerous transactional matters to completion.Mr. Kon is deeply committed to serving clients of all backgrounds in his community. He represents not-for-profit organizations on a pro bono basis and assists charities in raising much-needed funds so that they can continue their good works in the community.Mr. Kon was inspired to become an attorney following his studies of Talmudic law. Before graduating summa cum laude from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, Mr. Kon owned and managed a successful small business with locations in Miami and New York. Now, Mr. Kon is conscientiously charged at every stage of his clients’ lawsuits, from drafting complaints, taking depositions, prosecuting trials, enforcing judgments and appeals.

Joseph Zager obtained his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Zager is admitted to both the Florida Bar and to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.. Mr. Zager started his career while in law school as an Intern for local defense attorneys in Broward County. Upon graduating from law school he worked for the Broward County State Attorneys Office. Mr. Zager has over thirteen (13) years experience as a Prosecutor working in many different divisions including the Sexual Battery Unit, where he helped create the Computer CyberCrime Unit which focused on Child Pornography and Computer Child Exploitation.  Mr. Zager also was a supervisor to new attorneys in the Misdemeanor Division and has prosecuted all levels of crime including Capital Sexual Battery, Murder, Kidnapping, Aggravated Batteryand Robbery with a Firearm.. Since leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Zager has handled all types of Criminal Defense and Family Law Matters as well as assisted injured workers in obtaining their financial and medical benefits from employers.  Mr. Zager in his own legal practice focuses on high level communication with clients and zealously advocates on their behalf.. Mr. Zager has developed a reputation for operating ethically while aggressively defending the interests of his clients. Once engaged in representing an individual, he will prepare and investigate every possible angle to seek out any issue that will help strengthen his clients case. This is done for the sole purpose of achieving the BEST POSSIBLE RESULT for his clients, which is his only goal.

Joseph P. Discepola focuses his practice on personal injury litigation, including auto-accidents, premises liability, products liability, toxic torts, negligent security, excessive use of force, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. Joseph graduated from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and CPA Accounting.  After receiving his undergraduate degree, Mr. Discepola worked as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs & Co. in Manhattan. After working on Wall Street for two years, Joseph went on to pursue a joint degree (JD/MBA) from the University of Miami and graduated in 2009.. Joseph has focused his legal career exclusively on personal injury matters since graduating from law school.  He has handled several high profile cases where he was able to help his clients obtain multi-million dollar recoveries.  He obtained valuable experience at several premier personal injury firms in South Flordia before starting his own personal injury firm, JPD Injury Law, PLLC, in downtown Fort Lauderdale.  Joseph primarily prosecutes cases the tri-county area of South Florida, but is capable of handling throughout the state of Florida.

Joseph R. Fazio III was born in Miami, Florida. Mr. Fazio graduated in 1988 from Boston College and received his J.D. in 1994 from Nova University Law School where he served on the Board of the Moot Court Society and was selected to join the Order of Barristers as a National Member. He cultivated strong cultural and language skills during his study of languages at the Universidad Internacional in Santander, Spain, and of European Community Law at the Universidad de Madrid. Mr. Fazio is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), Florida NELA, the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Section, the Broward County Bar Association, the American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. He is also a member of the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. Mr. Fazio has lectured and published articles on employment law issues in Florida, and has served on the Florida Advisory Committee for the United States Commission on Civil Rights (1998-2000).

Jose Javier Rodriquez joined Kelley / Uustal after earning his law degree from Harvard Law School and working with Florida Legal Services, a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance to the underserved. Attorney Rodriguez has served as an adjunct professor at Florida International University’s College of Law. Today, he focuses his practice on the areas of complex litigation, business and commercial law, dangerous products, and personal injury.

Jordan A. Shaw is a partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP. He is Chair of the firm’s Consumer Litigation Practice Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Jordan represents individuals and businesses in complex commercial litigation, consumer litigation, and class action litigation matters. He has substantial experience litigating partnership disputes, corporate dissolutions, derivative actions, contract disputes, securities fraud cases, and other complex business matters. In addition, as Chair of the firm’s Consumer Litigation Practice Group, Mr. Shaw handles matters involving state and federal consumer protection laws, deceptive trade practices, illegal fees, balance billing, consumer debt collection, and financial services. Jordan is consistently certified as class counsel by state and federal courts and is regularly lead counsel in trials and evidentiary hearings across the State of Florida.. Mr. Shaw serves on the University of Miami Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, and has lectured at the University of Miami School of Law and various continuing legal education seminars. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2016-2021 and his cases have been featured in publications such as the Daily Business Review, Law 360, Local 10 News, Channel 7 News, CBS Miami, NBC 4 New York, The Miami Herald, The Transportation Lawyer, Courtroom View Network, and The Real Deal.. Prior to joining Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, Jordan A. Shaw, Esq. was the Managing Partner and co-founder of the South Florida business and trial firm, Shaw Lewenz, LLC, and completed two judicial externships in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; one with Federal Magistrate, Alicia M. Otazo Reyes, and another with the Honorable James Lawrence King. Mr. Shaw is an alumnus of The University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and received membership to the Order of the Coif, a national honor given only to those “who have demonstrated the highest academic achievement.”

Jonathan S. Friedman is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Defense Expert who has been a practicing Criminal Defense Attorney for over 20 years in South Florida.He handles all criminal cases, including appeals, in both State and Federal court throughout South Florida. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal DefenseAttorneys, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Broward County Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mr. Friedman received his BoardCertification in Criminal Trial Law in 2007 from the Florida Bar Association and has recently been re-approved for board certification for the next 5 years.. Criminal Defense Lawyer Jonathan S. Friedman graduated from Florida State University (1989), where he received a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminology with a minor inEconomics. He received his Juris Doctorate Law Degree from Nova Law School (1992). Mr. Friedman serves on both the Justice Administrative Commission Indigency Panel and theFederal Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Southern District of Florida. He has also testified as an Expert in matters regarding criminal law and procedure.. Jonathan S. Friedman has an outstanding reputation in the South Florida legal community as an extremely competent and aggressive criminal defense attorney. He has handledthousands of criminal cases during his career and has aggressively defended over 100+ jury and non-jury trials. His legal abilities and experience have lead to successfuloutcomes in many criminal cases. Mr. Friedman takes a personal, hands-on approach to criminal defense cases. He understands the value of communication and the importancekeeping his clients informed of the legal process. You will always feel confident that you are in good hands and receiving solid legal representation with Jonathan S.Friedman.

John Shahady practices in the area of commercial litigation, focusing on business litigation and appellate practice. He has handled numerous jury and non-jury trials, and appeals, in state and federal courts. He was formerly a magistrate judge for Broward County, presiding over non-criminal traffic matters. He received his undergraduate degree from Guilford College, where he participated in intercollegiate football, and received his J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Akron.. Mr. Shahady has an “AV Preeminent Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. The AV Rating is the highest possible rating given by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review for an attorney and is established wholly on a peer-review basis. The AV Preeminent designation signifies that an attorney has been rated by Judges and fellow attorneys as having the highest possible rating for legal abilities and ethical standards, and is awarded to less than fourteen percent of all attorneys across the United States. Mr. Shahady has been named in the 2012 edition of South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers in Appellate Law. Visit ?p=southflorida_reprints to view or upload the magazine.. Mr. Shahady is board certified by The Florida Bar in both business litigation and appellate practice. According to The Florida Bar, “Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice”. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida. Mr. Shahady is one of only two attorneys in the State of Florida with this dual certification, meaning that he has been designated as a specialist in all aspects of business litigation, from its inception through trial and  the appellate process.. Mr. Shahady has represented clients in appeals in the Florida District Courts of Appeal, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Florida. His significant reported opinions are as follows:. ·