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Trial Attorney Olga Ruiz Baken provides counseling in litigation matters. Her areas of practice include commercial litigation, foreclosure and landlord/tenant law. She represents individual, corporate and financial institution clients.. She also litigates in the family law and dependency divisions of the Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Palm Beach County courts. Her family law practice focuses on divorce, support and separation without divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, modification and enforcement of divorce decrees, adoption, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, relocation and international child kidnapping). Her dependency law practice focuses on dependency and termination of parental rights litigation and defense.. Olga has more than 20 years of legal experience. She began her career as a legal secretary and law clerk before attending the University of Miami’s School of Law, where she obtained her law degree. As a former criminal defense attorney, she participated in the defense team for General Manuel Antonio Noriega of Panama during the sentencing and appeal phases of his highly publicized and high profile case.. She is a member of the Broward Bar Association. In addition, she has been a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem and has been a pro bono attorney for Put Something Back and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.. Olga is fluent in Spanish and is able to speak, write and understand French and Portuguese.. Reduced $100 fee for initial consultations

Robert Bruce McCausland is a 1995 graduate of the University of Maryland, and clerked for the United States Attorney's Office, while attending law school at the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. McCausland has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1998, and a member of the Texas Bar since 2009. Mr. McCausland is licensed and practices in numerous state, federal, circuit, and district court systems in Florida and Texas. Mr. McCausland counsels the Firm's Clients in business torts, contract actions, construction related matters, and commercial landlord/tenant actions. Mr. McCausland also has many years of experience representing insureds and insurers in the defense of premise liability, personal injury, commercial property damage, product defect cases, and various insurance coverage-related issues.. When not advocating for his Clients, Mr. McCausland spends his time playing with his 3 children, and training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Robert A. Stok established Stok Kon + Braverman in 1999 to bring together a unique blend of attorneys with strong business acumen, creative resourcefulness, and intellectual rigor. Mr. Stok proudly uses his gifts for writing and argumentation to advocate for the best interests of clients throughout South Florida.Mr. Stok has more than 20 years of financial experience in the securities and commodities industries and his real-world business experience informs every commercial dispute and litigated commercial case the firm handles. He is recognized on Wall Street and beyond for his achievements in the brokerage arena as an innovative thinker who makes the “undoable deal” a done deal. Creative thinking, business savvy, and perseverance are just a few of the reasons why Mr. Stok has garnered a stellar reputation among the clients he serves.Mr. Stok also has extensive experience and expertise in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, appellate litigation, arbitration, business disputes and transactions, creditor’s rights, and commercial and residential real estate transactions and closings.Mr. Stok earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami, where he served as a member of the Dean’s Circle. Mr. Stok’s passion for the arts is what inspired him to become a founder of the South Florida Art Center

Represent plaintiffs and defendants in commercial civil litigation including contract and collection matters, real estate disputes, mortgage foreclosure, probate litigation, business disputes, commercial eviction matters.. Represent buyers/sellers of real estate and buyers/sellers of companies and corporations.. Call for a free consultation -

Philip C. Rosen enjoys helping his clients find practical solutions to very real problems. Admitted to the New York Bar in 2000 and the Florida Bar Association in 2002, Mr. Rosen is currently affiliated with the Real Property and Probate and Trust Law Section and Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar Association. He is an agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and the Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC.. In 1996, Mr. Rosen graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University, where he was Treasurer of Sigma Alpha Mu. He then received his J.D. in 1999 from Brooklyn Law School, contributed to the Journal of International Law and Policy and was selected as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society. Mr. Rosen has been recognized by the South Florida Edition of Florida Super Lawyers as one of South Florida's Rising Stars in 2009.

Michael H. Merino, the Firm’s principal, is a Florida Bar Board Certified in Real Estate Law. Mr. Merino received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University. After graduating from Florida Atlantic University in 1992, Mr. Merino attended Mercer University School of Law near Atlanta, Georgia where he received his Juris Doctorate Degree in Law. Mr. Merino also studied International Law and International Finance and Transactions in Madrid, Spain through the international law program sponsored by the College of William and Mary.. Mr. Merino is one of the approximately 400 lawyers in the State of Florida who is recognized by the Florida Bar as an expert in the area of real estate law. Mr. Merino has been practicing law in Florida since 1995. He is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar and is a member of the Florida Bar Real Property, Trust and Probate Section. He is a member of the United States District Court for the Southern District.. He is fluent in Spanish. He is a member of various associations such as the American Bar Association, American Land Title Association, Title Insurance through Lawyers and is a title insurance agent for Old Republic National Title, Fidelity National Title Group, Chicago Title and Commonwealth Title. He is also a member of the Florida Attorneys Saving Homes Program (FLASH) which assists distressed property owners who cannot afford to hire an attorney.. Mr. Merino is a frequent lecturer who has spoken to diverse groups on various topics ranging from foreclosure litigation and loan restructuring to asset protection, entity structuring and tax and estate planing for non-resident aliens.  He is also lectured extensilvely on investor topics, commercial real estate topics, Florida land trusts, FACTA, Common Reporting Standard, international estate and tax planning, offshore entities and trusts and many other real estate and consumer law related topics.

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.

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.

I have been practicing tax law and tax resolution since I received my Masters In Law in Tax in 1971. I have handled many difficult tax matters over the last 47 years. I have been certifed as a Board Certified Tax Lawyer for the past 33 years and I am also a Florida Superlawyer in Tax. Please see my website at for all of my qualificaitons. There is no substitute for experience when dealing with tax matters.

I am a multi-disciplinary business law practitioner focusing on private M&A and securities transactions, with client representative experience ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies.  I pride my services on quality and personal attention, and I utilize technology heavily to achieve efficiency.

Geoffrey Ittleman is Of Counsel at Omid John, P.A. He is also the shareholder and managing attorney of the Law Offices of Geoffrey D. Ittleman, P.A. For the past 15 years, Geoffrey has delivered experienced litigation counsel to businesses and individuals in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and other communities throughout South Florida. He remains committed to providing his clients with the most cost effective, successful resolutions he can through litigation, appeals, and mediation.. Geoffrey earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami, where he served as the Articles and Comments Editor of the Business Law Review. As a dedicated lawyer he recognizes the value of continuing education in order to provide his clients with the best representation possible. Keeping in line with these goals, he polished his courtroom skills in an intensive Complex Litigation Trial Skills class presented by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.. Geoffrey was named a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013 and 2014, an honor awarded to no more than 2.4 percent of attorneys in the state.. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Florida and can represent clients in all geographic areas and at every trial and appellate level.

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

David Strauss has been practicing law since 1994 and is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Florida and New York State.  David is also admitted to practice law in the Seminole Tribal Court.  A veteran New York City prosecutor, David graduated magna cum laude from New York Law School with multiple American Jurisprudence Awards.  David has an AV, preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell.

Casey McCormack was born and raised in Queens, New York.  She attended college at The University of Scranton in Pennsylvania.  After graduating college in May 2012, Ms. McCormack moved to Miami to simultaneously attend the University of Miami School of Law and Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science (RSMAS). During her time as a student at the University of Miami, Ms. McCormack was actively involved in ocean conservation efforts, and traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, Europe and Central America studying environmental law and policy. She graduated from both institutions in May 2015, simultaneously receiving a Juris Doctor Degree and Master of Professional Science Degree in Marine Affairs & Policy, with concentrations in Coastal Management, Ocean & Coastal Law, and Maritime Law.. Ms. McCormack was admitted to the Florida Bar in November 2015 and the New York State Bar in April 2017.  She joined Saavedra | Goodwin, a Fort Lauderdale based firm, in February 2016 as an Associate Transactional Attorney.  She spends most of her time working in the areas of corporate mergers and acquisitions, corporate aviation law, complex commercial real estate leasing and sales, land use/environmental law, and corporate finance law.. In February 2017, Ms. McCormack’s article, “How Congress & SCOTUS Have Failed the American Seaman: A Modern Analysis of Obtaining “Seaman” Status Under the Jones Act & the United States Supreme Court’s 2014 Denial of William S. Dize” was published in the University of San Francisco’s Maritime Law Journal (U.S.F. Mar. L.J., Vol 29.1, January 2017).

As a lawyer with over 15 years of legal experience, I provide boutique legal services and advise clients a wide range of specialties on both the state and federal level. Every day I strive to help my clients achieve successful outcomes in their legal matters.. At Mayersohn Law Group P.A., my specialties include:. • Civil Litigation• Criminal Cases• White Collar Crime• Real Estate Law• Corporate Law• Family Law. As your attorney, I will listen to your needs and develop a client relationship that helps you understand your case and all of the possible outcomes. With continual communication I will keep you apprised of everything going on in your case so you won't feel like you're in the dark. By building the strongest case possible for you, I will fight to achieve an outcome that will make you happy, solve your problems and have the most positive effect on the rest of your life.