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Michael E. Dutko, Jr. is a partner at Conrad & Scherer, LLp in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Dutko’s practice focuses on government relations and public policy, procurement and government contracts, zoning, land use and development, land use and real property litigation and general commercial and civil litigation.. Mr. Dutko has extensive experience in the field of local government law, representing developers and builders in private practice as well as having served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Delray Beach. In addition to providing legal services on a wide range of local government matters, he also served as the City’s board counsel for the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board, Historic Preservation Board, Code Enforcement Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Board and City Commission, guiding each body through the consideration of complex legal and controversial matters.. In particular, Mr. Dutko worked closely with the City’s Planning and Zoning Department regarding the review and processing of applications for development in the City, which is widely regarded as one of South Florida’s premier locations. In addition to land development and zoning work, Mr. Dutko was a primary attorney responsible for the preparation of government contracts, review and drafting of solicitations for competitive procurements, ethics and Sunshine Law consultation, and labor and collective bargaining negotiations. Mr. Dutko was the City’s chief litigator in lawsuits arising during his tenure, including but not limited to writs of certiorari, negligence actions and ballot challenges.. Prior to the City of Delray Beach, Mr. Dutko served as an Assistant State Attorney with the Palm Beach State Attorney’s Office. There, he gained significant and valuable jury trial experience in cases ranging from driving under the influence to first degree murder. While at the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Dutko was selected to join the office’s Public Corruption Unit, leading a team of investigators and prosecuting complex crimes committed by public employees, police officers, and elected officials. In addition to numerous other high profile and highly publicized cases, Mr. Dutko led Palm Beach County’s first successful prosecution to trial verdict of violations of Florida’s Sunshine Law, involving a city commission’s attempt to secretly authorize unlawful payments to a city manager.

Mason has extensive experience representing individuals and companies in a broad range of litigation matters while at Fowler White Burnett. A skilled trial attorney, he has understanding of complex financial and evidentiary issues necessary for his commercial and family practice areas.. Practicing since 2012, Mason has first-chaired numerous bench trials through final judgment in both Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.  Mason draws upon his extensive and unique litigation background to advise clients of prudent and efficient litigation strategies that are tailored to their goals. Mason has represented individuals as well as small and Fortune 500 corporations during his time at Fowler White Burnett.. In his family law practice, Mason has vast experience negotiating and litigating issues arising under pre and post-nuptial agreements, equitable distribution, alimony, partnership agreements, and domestic violence trials (including injunctions against dating, stalking, cyberstalking, sexual and repeat violence).. While in law school, Mason served as the research and writing editor for the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review. Mason also gained experience as a law clerk at Scott Ferris, P.A., an established South Florida litigation firm.  Mason also interned with the Connecticut State's Attorney felony division and Brooklyn District Attorney's Early Case Assessment Bureau giving him insight on prosecutor tactics and criminal procedure.

Martindale-Hubble “AV” rating since 2003; Listed in South Florida's Top Rated Lawyers; Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).. Member, Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO); FBI InfraGard; Secretary of Insurance & Government Affairs for Aviation, Drones (UAS) and National Security Committee; Space Coast Women In Defense, a National Security Organization.. Adjunct professor and invited speaker at various conferences and universities: DOJ/NDAA National Advocacy College, FPAA Trial Advocacy Schools, IPTM Schools, Florida Bar’s Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program at the University of Florida College of Law, Florida Atlantic University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, National Traffic Law Center’s Trial Advocacy Program, NAUI's 4th Annual Southern Conference, University of Florida Academic Scuba Diving Program, NHTSA/NIAAA in Washington, D.C., Litigation Excellence Series: Accident Reconstruction/Biomechanical Experts at Trial, and served on the panel of the BAC Enforcement Systems, NHTSA in Washington, D.C.. Member, Ferrari Club of America; Sports Car Club of America; Tire Rack Street Survival Coach.. Member, International Marine Animal Trainers' Association (IMATA). Traffic Safety Committee of the Palm Beaches Distinguished Service Award for Prosecution, 1998; Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association (FPAA) Distinguished Faculty Award, 1997; IPTM Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Schools, Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot's License since 1981; Volusia County Domestic Violence Task Force 1993-1994; University of Florida Outstanding Instructor Award; AOPA LSP Panel Attorney; National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Instructor; World Underwater Federation (CMAS) International Two Star Scuba Diving Instructor.  Admitted to the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, the United States District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Maikel N. Eskander is the principal and owner of Capital Partners Law, a full-service business and real estate firm with offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton. The firm handles a wide variety of commercial, real estate and business litigation matters, including representation of small and mid-sized businesses, investors, developers and owners.. As the firm’s founding member, Mr. Eskander was recently recognized as an AV Preeminent Rated business attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, as well as receiving the Elite Lawyer Award for Business Law, and being recognized by Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation in 2021. He brings a wealth of knowledge & experience to the firm, including representation of numerous Fortune 500 companies and a track record of having never lost an appeal. Prior to opening Capital Law Partners, Mr. Eskander was a founding partner at Eskander Loshak LLP.

Kyle Roberts is a senior associate, at the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he focuses on a variety of matters including Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Appellate Practice, Third Party Insurance Defense, General Liability and Coverage.. Prior to joining the firm, Kyle was an associate attorney at a multi-state law firm, where he assisted clients in litigation relating to Third Party Insurance Defense and General Liability. He also gained valuable experience in trial litigation at a boutique insurance defense law firm.. Kyle earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law. While in law school, Kyle earned a spot on the Dean’s List in five semesters and served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Nova Law Review. He also received a Merit Scholarship and the Pro Bono Honor Award.. Kyle served as a Law Clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida. After law school, he served as a Graduate Fellow at the Fourth District Court of Appeal, where he worked on civil and criminal appellate matters.

Kirk VonHilsheimer is an Associate in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he assists partners and senior associates in a variety of complex commercial litigation matters.. While in law school, Mr. VonHilsheimer worked as a Summer Associate for the firm where he gained valuable hands on knowledge and experience from our seasoned trial lawyers. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University.. Mr. VonHilsheimer has worked on numerous cases, both at the state and federal level, and he offers experience assisting jury trials.. Outside of practicing law, Mr. VonHilsheimer has a passion for playing tennis and chess.

Khaleel N. Martin, a South Florida native, joined Olive Judd in 2020 as a law clerk during his law school tenure and gained invaluable experience with the firm. Upon graduation, Khaleel focuses his practice on complex commercial and construction litigation, business and real estate related litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, and probate litigation.. Khaleel earned his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2023. In 2020, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Sports Management, cum laude, from Florida International University.. While at FIU Law, Khaleel served as the President of the Sports, Entertainment, Fashion, and Art Law Society (SEFA). As president, Khaleel hosted, amongst many other events, the organization’s first two-day symposium with over 20 speakers across various industries. Khaleel also served as a Student Ambassador on behalf of FIU Law. Due to his exceptional leadership, service, and commitment, FIU Law conferred upon him the “Faculty Recognition Award,” an honor only bestowed upon two students.. Additionally, Khaleel pursued an Intellectual Property Certificate, expanding his knowledge in all things pertaining to Copyright and Trademark law.

Kelly has personally prosecuted some of South Florida’s most well-publicized murder trials. Four of his trials were featured on the syndicated television program “On Trial”. The television movie, Murder or Mercy, was based on one of his most celebrated trials. He appeared on “20/20”, “60 Minutes”, and “Prime Time Live” and was named by South Florida Magazine as "Best Prosecutor in South Florida.". Kelly left the State Attorney's Office in 1989 to move to the private sector. With a desire to continue representing victims, he became an association with Krupnick Campbell Malone & Roselli. He became a partner in 192, and the firm’s name was changed to Krupnick Campbell Malone Roselli Buser Slama & Hancock in 1994.. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association and the Florida Bar. He is also licensed to practice in the District of Columba, New York Bar and Washington State Bar. Kelly has consistently received an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which is the highest rating given by this publication. Kelly is actively involved with the Broward County Trial Lawyers’ Association, the Southern Trial Lawyers’ Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.. Kelly is a member of the Broward Christian Lawyers’ Association and was a Deacon at Coral ridge Presbyterian Church. He also served on the Board of Advisors for Pine Crest Preparatory School, the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Florida, and the Board of Visitors for the Florida State University College of Law. He is a member of America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement. He received the prestigious Lynn Futch Professional Award from the Broward County Bar and the Award for Perseverance from the Florida Justice Association.

Justin M. Berlin was born in New York, but after his family relocated to sunny South Florida, he grew up in Coral Springs. A product of public schools, Justin found his passion for public speaking at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. After he and his debate team won the State Championships, Justin's career in advocacy was all but cemented.Justin received a full scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he served as the President of their international relations debate team. Justin graduated with honors and a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Before entering law school, Berlin worked in Washington, D.C. for senior United States Senator Bill Nelson of Florida. Justin continued his education at the University of Florida to obtain his Juris Doctor.While in law school, Justin served on the editorial board of the Journal of Law & Public Policy, as a Teacher's Assistant for both Trial Practice and Legal Writing/Appellate Advocacy, and as a representative to the Law College Council. Before graduating with honors, Berlin received special permission from the Florida Supreme Court to prosecute cases as a Certified Legal Intern with the State Attorney's Office in Gainesville, Florida. Justin also worked for Three Rivers Legal Aid, and alongside in-house counsel for Royal Caribbean Cruises.Before co-founding the law firm of Hancock & Berlin, P.A. with his friend and partner Kelly Hancock, Berlin served as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County. Justin prosecuted thousands of cases in front of over a dozen uniquely different Judges. He has argued over 30 jury trials, innumerable bench trials, and countless substantive motions. Berlin handled everything from traffic criminal cases to first degree felonies punishable by life in prison. In his spare time, Justin enjoys trying new food, being in good company, and staying involved in his great community.

Joshua D. Miron is a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Fort Lauderdale office where he practices in the Business Litigation Group. As a commercial trial lawyer, Mr. Miron's practice focuses primarily on representing clients in various business, construction and real estate disputes in both state and federal court. In addition to his business practice, Mr. Miron has experience representing mortgage loan originators, servicers, investors and court-appointed receivers in complex commercial and residential foreclosures. He routinely represents owners and contractors in construction contract matters and related disputes. In addition to the litigation aspect of his practice, Mr. Miron is well-versed in handling commercial and residential real estate transactions, procuring financing for clients, assisting with land acquisition and commercial and residential lease negotiations. Mr. Miron is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.. With more than a decade of litigation experience, Mr. Miron prides himself on taking a common sense, business-minded approach to the practice of law. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was a project manager for a national hotel renovation and development firm.

Joshua B. Alper is an Associate in the Firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and is a member of the Litigation Department. His practice focuses primarily in the area of commercial litigation.

Josh, a native Floridian, is an accomplished attorney with over two decades of legal experience. After graduating from the Pennsylvania State University in 1998, he earned his Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law, where he served as a Law Review editor and Chairman for the Committee on Academic Integrity.. Throughout his career, Josh has honed his skills as a trusted advocate for his clients in a wide variety of legal matters including labor and employment law, business litigation, civil rights, and corporate transactions. He also serves as outside general counsel to companies, and provides alternate dispute resolution services in his capacity as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator.. Josh is well regarded within the legal community and is currently an active member of the Florida Bar, all federal courts within Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest review rating (AV preeminent), given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.. He also proudly serves as the Chief Legal Officer for the For Paul Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to honoring and supporting law enforcement officers, first responders, and their families. Josh’s commitment to public service is driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact in the lives of those who tirelessly and selflessly serve our communities.. Josh is also a lifelong collector of pop culture artifacts, including vintage comic books, memorabilia, and original artwork. He is considered an industry expert, often relied upon to assist with legal issues in the hobby, and as an appraiser of items and collections. Josh is also a published author on pop-culture related topics, and enjoys lecturing on the inter-section between collectibles and the law.. Attorney Admissions:Florida Bar, 2001. United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2001. United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2003. United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, 2003. United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2001. United States Supreme Court, 2024. Pro Hac Vice Admissions:United States District Court, Central District of California. United States District Court, Northern District of California. United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa. United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma. United States District Court, District of New Jersey

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 Pollard's primary area of practice is complex commercial litigation.  He focuses his practice on cases involving employment disputes, antitrust and business torts.  Although based in Fort Lauderdale, Jonathan practices throughout the state of Florida.  Prior to establishing Pollard LLC, Jonathan was an attorney at the prominent litigation firm Boies, Schiller & Flexner.  Representative matters include:. Jonathan earned his B.A. from Cornell University, where he served as the President of the Cornell Speech & Debate Team, earning honors as a national finalist and an All-American. During his time at Cornell, Jonathan was named a College Scholar, awarded a research fellowship through the Andrew Mellon Foundation, and selected as an inaugural member of the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program. In his senior year, he was tapped by University leaders to represent Cornell in the Rhodes Scholar competition.. Jonathan earned his J.D. from Georgetown University, where he was awarded a full scholarship and served as an associate editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. While working with Georgetown's asylum clinic, Jonathan and a classmate successfully represented a Cameroonian refugee in an asylum proceeding. Throughout law school, Jonathan served as a contributing writer for a number of legal publications, including The Hedge Fund Law Report and The Native American Report.. Prior to law school, Jonathan taught high school English in southwest Baltimore, Maryland.  He is the founder, coach and a major sponsor of the speech & debate program at Boyd Anderson High School, in Lauderdale Lakes.

Jonathan J. Morhaim is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his legal practice in the areas of personal injury defense, commercial litigation, products liability, and commercial trucking. Jonathan is an experienced and aggressive attorney that has tried over fifty (50) jury and non-jury trials, and has handled matters in both state and federal court.. Jonathan began his career has an Assistant State Attorney with the Broward State Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant State Attorney, Jonathan gained invaluable courtroom and trial experience.. After leaving the Broward State Attorney’s Office, Jonathan spent several years gaining litigation experience at firms in Miami and Coral Gables, Florida. Jonathan has defended the interests of a number of businesses in litigation, including a Fortune 100 company and an aeronautics corporation. In addition to having handled personal injury, commercial trucking, and premises/products liability cases, he represented major financial institutions and lenders in complex commercial litigation and federal regulatory compliance matters.. Jonathan is a native of South Florida. He received his BA from Florida Gulf Coast University and received his Law Degree from Emory University School of Law.. Jonathan handles legal matters throughout the State of Florida and is also licensed to practice in Illinois.

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:. ·

John Scherer is an executive partner at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Scherer’s government relations practice focuses on providing clients throughout South Florida with strategic counsel on procurement and government contract issues. Mr. Scherer focuses his litigation practice on construction and land use litigation.. As a Certified General Contractor with significant experience in construction, Mr. Scherer is able to serve the firm’s clients either as special counsel or as an expert witness on large complex commercial and residential construction cases.. In addition to his role at Conrad & Scherer, Mr. Scherer is the President and Owner of Gulf Building and Gulf Design Group. Mr. Scherer’s experience at Gulf affords his clients the benefit of his business acumen and his hands-on knowledge of construction, development and government contracts.

John Rodstrom is an associate at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he assists partners and senior associates in a variety of complex commercial litigation matters.. While in law school, Mr. Rodstrom worked as a Summer Associate for the firm and earned his Master of Business Administration through a joint degree program at Stetson University. This gives Mr. Rodstrom a unique background and perspective when it comes to business and securities-related litigation.. During his time at the University of Florida, Mr. Rodstrom was extensively engaged in local affairs. In particular, he worked as the Campaign Manager for a Gainesville City Commission Candidate, and he was the youngest person ever to sit on a non-student city advisory board while serving a six-year term on the Gainesville Enterprise Zone Development Agency.. Mr. Rodstrom also has an extensive background in the technology sector where he has owned his own business since 2007, working primarily as a graphic designer, web developer and network administrator.

Jimmy W. Mintz is a Senior Associate at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation. Before joining Conrad & Scherer, Mr. Mintz worked in the complex litigation unit of a multi-state law firm, where he assisted clients in litigation relating to financial fraud, healthcare-related fraud, corporate proxies, misappropriation of trade secrets, a collapsed Ponzi scheme and class action arbitration, among other business disputes.. In some of these cases, Mr. Mintz represented publicly-traded and multinational companies. Mr. Mintz has worked on numerous appeals, both at the state and federal level, and he offers experience assisting jury trials.

Jeffrey S. Wood, Director at May Meacham & Davell, has been practicing law in Broward County for more than two decades. He joined the Law Firm of Rogers Morris & Zeigler in 1990.  In 1995, he joined the Law Firm of Tripp Scott and was named Director in January of 2000.  In October of 2000 he joined May Meacham & Davell, PA as a Director and has practiced with the firm for close to thirteen years.. Wood is a practicing attorney whose areas of concentration include business law, commercial litigation, adoption, and the representation of charter schools and related businesses. He is a current original Member of the Board of Directors of Charter School of Excellence and has served that school for fifteen years. He has provided counsel and legal representation to various other charter schools in the State of Florida for many years and has participated and assisted in the formation of  several charter schools from their initiation, application stage and through opening.. Wood is BV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and included in their Bar Register. He devotes his practice to the areas of education law, non-profit law, and charter school law.  He also handles complex commercial litigation, business law and business transactions. He also occasionally handles adoption matters.  Wood is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Florida, all Circuit and County Courts in the State of Florida, and the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.. Wood is currently a board member with the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools and provides legal advice and counsel to that association that represents over 400 charter schools in Florida. He also sits on a committee with several Charter School Lawyers drafting a model agreement for use in Florida based on new law passed by the Florida Legislature in June 2013.  Wood is a frequent presenter at various conferences on multiple charter school issues.. Wood has been actively involved within the Florida ice hockey community, currently serving as immediate past president of the Statewide Amateur Hockey Association of Florida (SAHOF). He is a current General Counsel to SAHOF and member of the SAHOF Executive Committee.. Wood received his Bachelor degree in Political Science and a Minor in Sociology from State University at Geneseo, New York in 1987. He then received his Juris Doctor from The Dickinson School of Law (Penn State) in 1990. Wood lives in Broward County, Wilton Manors, with his wife Gae and sons Scott and Zach.

Jay Kim, the managing partner of Kim Vaughan Lerner LLP, regularly represents businesses and individuals in a wide range of commercial litigation matters and has successfully litigated complex disputes to trial. Jay’s reputation in the commercial litigation area has garnered him accolades from the community such as a “Florida Legal Elite” and “Top Lawyer.”  He is also involved in the community and was one of the founding members of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of South Florida and its first president. He is currently a director of that organization.  He is significantly involved in The Florida Bar, including the Vision 2016 Commission, the Federal Court Practice Committee, the Annual Convention Committee, and the Executive Council of the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section.  Jay is also a director of the Broward County Bar Association.

Jason focuses his practice on complex civil litigation involving business and real estate matters. In his business litigation practice, Jason has experience representing clients in matters involving the rights and obligations of shareholders, officers and directors, LLC members and managers, business partners, and other business stakeholders, the enforceability of restrictive covenants such as non-compete and confidentiality agreements, the collection of commercial debts, the application of state and federal laws governing consumer protection, unfair competition, trade secrets, copyrights, racketeering activity, and securities fraud, and a wide variety of other contract and business tort disputes.. In his real estate litigation practice, Jason has experience representing clients in matters involving construction disputes (including owners, developers, design professionals, contractors and suppliers), commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes, commercial and residential foreclosures, the enforceability of purchase-sale agreements, broker/agent entitlement to commissions, broker/agent duties and disclosure obligations, compliance with architectural / structural requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), condominium and homeowners association governance, equitable lien rights, title disputes, mortgage fraud, insurance claims and a range of other real estate related contract and tort issues.. Jason also has experience representing clients in other civil litigation areas such as labor and employment disputes (including discrimination, wrongful termination and wage/hour claims), trust and estate disputes (including the duties of a trustee and matters of fraud or undue influence), and professional liability disputes (including malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty claims involving lawyers, accountants, real estate brokers/agents, insurance brokers/agents, design professionals such as architects and engineers, and healthcare providers such as hospitals and physicians).. Jason is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). The CFE credential is conferred by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and provider of anti-fraud training and education. The mission of the ACFE is to reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime and to assist ACFE membership in fraud detection and deterrence.. Jason was born in Abington, Pennsylvania in 1982. He received a merit-based Founders Scholarship to attend Tulane University and graduated cum laude in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in both Business Management and Legal Studies in Business. Jason then earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2007. During law school, Jason was selected to become a member of the Charles C. Papy, Jr. Moot Court Board and later served as a Moot Court Board Vice President administering the 2006 Negotiation Competition. In addition, he won the Fall 2005 Advanced Moot Court Competition and was a finalist in a 2006 American Bar Association Regional Negotiation Competition. Jason is involved in a variety of local organizations including as a Board Member of the B’nai B’rith Justice Unit # 5207, a member of the Broward County Bar Association, and a member of the Tulane Alumni Club of South Florida. He presently lives in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

In 1997, Mike became an associate with Krupnick Campbell Malone. During just his first two years with the firm, he assisted in obtaining over $25 million in trial verdicts for our clients. Since then, Mike has been the trial lawyer on the team of partners obtaining some of the largest verdicts and settlements in the County and State. Mike has also lectured around the country to lawyers and judges on the topic of electronic discovery. Mike has authored a number of articles on the topic of electronic discovery. In addition to his local trial practice, Mike has distinguished himself in national litigation involving medical devices, products liability, and pharmaceutical products.. He is actively involved as a member of the American Association for Justice, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Broward County Trial Lawyers' Association.. In addition to his legal practice, and consistent with Krupnick Campbell Malone’s commitment to public service, Mike has also been very active in his community. Mike served as a PTA President for two years and as an Executive Board Officer for an additional two years with the Sawgrass Elementary PTA; a volunteer coach over many years for youth soccer, baseball and flag football; volunteer coach for high school varsity girls soccer team; Board Member, Broward Behavioral health Coalition; and two terms as Chair of the Education Advisory Board for the City of Sunrise.. In 2010, Mike was elected the Mayor of the City of Sunrise, an office he currently holds. Mike has received awards for his work in the community, and is a frequent author regarding matters of public importance. His work promoting scholastic and community based chess initiatives has been the subject of local, national and international news coverage. Mike’s efforts, along with that of the City Commission and City staff, led to the City of Sunrise earning the national title of “Chess City 2015” by the United States Chess Federation.. In addition, Mike Ryan is an appointed member of the Broward County Regional Planning Council; served as chair (and prior vice-chair) of the Broward County Consolidated Communications Committee (regional emergency 911 communications); served as co-chair of the Communications Working Group for Strengthening Police-Community Relations; served past chair and past vice-chair of the Public Safety Committee for the Broward League of Cities; past co-chair of the Broward County League of Cities’ Joint School Resource Officers Task Force; and a current member of the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association Committee on Domestic Violence Injunction Process. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Women in Distress and the Florida League of Mayors (2016-2019) as well as a member of the Florida League of Cities' Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

In 1987, attorney Michael L. Feinstein opened his own practice, with a commitment to provide every client with the highest level of personal and professional service. Since that time, Michael L. Feinstein, P.A. has become one of South Florida’s top business firms, with a focus on providing the highest caliber of representation on behalf of all its clients. Our clients benefit from the diverse skills and knowledge of our attorneys and our team approach to representation. Michael L. Feinstein, P.A.’s intuitive, strategic and analytical approach to legal issues is an integral part of our firm’s legal philosophy. We meticulously represent our clients, and understand that each client has different goals and objectives. We utilize the legal process to our clients’ optimal advantage to achieve the best possible outcome.

I specialize in business litigation, transportation and marine litigation and products liability.     I have represented clients in almost every state on the East Coast and am particularly skilled at utilizing litigation technology to effectively limit costs for my clients.. I am also an active scuba diver and Vice President of Risk Management for the Underwater Bar Association.  As an advocate and volunteer for the Posse Foundation and Deliver the Dream, I enjoy spending my free time volunteering in my community.