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Sarah Glasser is a trial attorney with Freidin Brown, P.A., handling catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice cases from beginning to end.. Sarah joined the firm following a federal clerkship with the Honorable Beth Bloom in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. In that role, Sarah played an important role assisting the Court with legal research and writing in a varied caseload, including class action and personal injury cases.. Sarah graduated from Indiana University with a double major in History and Jewish Studies, and earned her Master’s Degree from Columbia University’s Teachers’ College. Sarah spent the next four years teaching History, Government, and Mock Trial to high school students in New York City Public Schools. She was appointed Chair of the Social Studies Department and founded the Advanced Placement program at the Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts. Sarah was also selected as one of eight teachers across New York City to revise the Ninth Grade Global History Curriculum for New York City’s Public Schools.. While working as a high school teacher, Sarah enrolled in Brooklyn Law School’s Evening Program, earning her J.D., magna cum laude, in three-and-a-half years. While working full time and going to school at night, she found time to successfully compete on Brooklyn Law School’s moot court and mock trial teams and to serve as an Editor of Brooklyn Law School’s Journal of Public Policy. While in law school, Sarah published an article addressing the public’s obligation to protect child witnesses who testify in criminal cases.Sarah transitioned from teaching when she was hired as the Legal Assistant to New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor. During the two years she served in this role, she conducted legal and policy research related to the opioid epidemic, attended court proceedings, and provided administrative support.. Following graduation from law school, Sarah was hired by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office where she served for two years as an Assistant District Attorney. Sarah handled all aspects of criminal cases, including interviewing witnesses, conducting Grand Jury presentations, engaging in discovery, negotiating plea deals, and otherwise seeing cases through to disposition, including by jury verdict.

Philip Freidin has been practicing law for 50 years and has devoted his life to representing clients who have been seriously injured by the wrongful acts of others. Phil has represented plaintiffs in some of the most significant personal injury and medical malpractice cases in Florida’s history and has earned his status as a pillar in the South Florida legal community. As one federal judge recently wrote, “he is unquestionably among the upper echelons of lawyers in our district.”. Phil has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law since 1989 and recertified three times. Board certification recognizes lawyers’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law, along with professionalism and ethics in practice, and is only awarded to the most experienced and capable lawyers in their practice area. Over the course of his career, Phil has conducted more than 200 jury trials and around 100 non-jury trials, all involving personal injury and medical negligence issues.. Since 1984, Phil has also been an active leader in the Florida Justice Association, the largest organization for plaintiffs’ lawyers in Florida. After joining, he was elected Secretary, Treasurer, and then President of the statewide organization, which had 3,500 members at the time.. Phil’s stature in the legal community has been recognized by Florida Governors, U.S. Senators, and Florida Supreme Court Justices. He has been appointed to serve on multiple Judicial Nominating Commissions—both at the state and federal levels—over the years, and over 60 judges have been appointed as a result of his 17 years of membership and participation in JNCs.

Mr. Wasserman earned his Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Law in 2014, graduating cum laude. He also holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida.. Throughout his entire legal career, Mr. Wasserman has been dedicated to the practice of personal injury law and insurance disputes. His dedication to this area of law allows him to provide his clients with unparalleled knowledge and representation. What sets Mr. Wasserman apart is his ability to implement winning case strategies with meticulous attention to detail. He also believes in the power of communication and takes the time to engage with his clients, ensuring they understand the legal process and big picture goals of their cases. His patience in answering client questions is a hallmark of his practice.

Mausner Graham Injury Law PLLC is a boutique law firm located in Miami, FL that handles all areas of personal injury including auto accidents, truck accidents, slip/trip and falls, negligent security, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and boating/maritime accidents. Eric J. Mausner and Thomas D. Graham are former prosecutors who aggressively represent their clients’ rights under the law. Contact us for a free consultation anytime.

Jonathan Freidin is the Managing Partner at Freidin Brown, P.A. Since joining the firm in 2014, he has handled some of the firm’s most serious personal injury cases and represented clients in several jury trials involving catastrophic injuries. Jonathan’s practice focuses on medical malpractice, complex personal injury, and whistleblower/qui tam claims. He takes great pride in representing his clients and is recognized throughout the firm for his attention to detail in every case he handles.. Jonathan earned his college degree summa cum laude from the George Washington University in 2009. During college, Jonathan was awarded the Presidential Merit Scholarship and was appointed as a Student Justice on the University’s disciplinary court. After college, Jonathan returned to Florida and received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2012. During law school, Jonathan was an editor on the Florida Law Review and worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Public Defender’s Office, where he represented indigent clients in court. Jonathan also served as a judicial extern for Judge Alan Gold in the Southern District of Florida. He received book awards for the highest grade in both Appellate Advocacy and Child, Parent, & the State, and held a position as a Teaching Assistant for Legal Research & Writing and Appellate Advocacy.. Prior to becoming part of the team at Freidin Brown, P.A., Jonathan served for two years as a federal law clerk to the Honorable Donald M. Middlebrooks in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. While clerking, Jonathan worked on various types of federal matters from start to finish, including actions for patent infringement, tort liability, employment discrimination, civil rights violations, and fraud. He also assisted with several cases on the appellate level when Judge Middlebrooks sat by designation on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.. Being born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jonathan’s love for South Florida has steered him toward several leadership positions in the community. Since January 2018, Jonathan has served on the Board of Directors of SAVE, South Florida’s leading organization dedicated to protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community. He also serves on SAVE’s Endorsement Committee, which interviews and endorses political and judicial candidates running for office in South Florida. In 2022, Jonathan was appointed to a two-year term on the Miami Beach Planning Board, one of the most important community boards in the City of Miami Beach. In January 2024, Jonathan was re-appointed by the Miami Beach City Commission to a second term on the Planning Board. Jonathan also serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association, the largest organization dedicated to protecting Florida’s civil justice system and protecting the rights of Florida’s consumers and citizens. By dedicating himself to this state-wide organization, Jonathan works to improve the legal landscape for his clients and others who have been harmed by the negligence of others.

Ira Leesfield is founder and managing partner of Leesfield Scolaro, P.A., with offices in Miami, Key West, South Beach and Central Florida.  Recently, Mr. Leesfield received the prestigious “Judge Learned Hand Award” presented by American Jewish Committee in recognition of his values and standards of excellence associated with Judge Learned Hand and the principles he represented: the rights of the individual and the importance of democratic values in an orderly society.  Big Brothers/Big Sisters will honor Ira with the “Miracle Maker” award for his tireless support and contribution to the organization in April 2010.  He is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates and now serves as board member of the certification board; a past President of the Florida Justice Association, formerly known as,  Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers; an EAGLE Patron; and now serves as Senior Florida Governor of the American Association for Justice, serving over 20 years.In 2001, Mr. Leesfield received the Anti-Defamation League’s prestigious “Jurisprudence Award.”  He was also honored by the Florida Region of American ORT as the first recipient in Florida of the “American ORT Jurisprudence Award” for his lifetime of dedication to his profession, his nation and his community, and recognizing his outstanding initiative in prosecuting cases that benefit public interest.  In 2002, he was also awarded the “Melvin Belli Award” for outstanding practitioner of advocacy and for exercising extraordinary initiative in prosecuting cases that benefit public interest.In 2004, the Florida Justice Association  recognized his lifetime achievement by awarding the Al J. Cone Lifetime Achievement Award for his life-long crusade in helping the less fortunate and his commitment to preserving our civil justice system.  He was nominated as "Lawyer of the Year" by the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, after he obtained a $19.8 million verdict against Honda Corp., and selected as one of America’s Top Ten Trial Lawyers.  He has published numerous articles and treatises in the area of trial strategy while appearing as a guest commentator on national news programs, including ABC’s Nightline with Ted Koppel.  He is past Chair of The Florida Bar CLE Committee; serves as a life member of The Roscoe Pound Foundation; and is an adjunct professor of law at the University of Miami School of Law.  Ira Leesfield served President Clinton in two important posts from 1992 to 2000, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the Presidential Advisory Commission on Holocaust Assets.  He co-authored the President’s Report on Holocaust Assets.  In 1989, he was appointed as Chair of the Third District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Committee and was reappointed for a second term in 1995 by Governor Chiles.   In 1998, he served as a member of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission. Mr. Leesfield has twice been awarded the prestigious Wiedman Wysocki medal for outstanding advocacy.  He is a Life Member of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation.   Mr. Leesfield was the keynote speaker at the Florida Supreme Court Justices Teaching Institute  in Tallahassee, Florida where top educators from around the State of Florida convene annually for an intensive study of the judicial system.  Recipient of the 2003 Crystal Eagle Award of the Florida Justice Association, in recognition for his exceptional generosity on behalf of Florida's families. He is Immediate Past  President of  the Melvin M. Belli Society.

As the Managing Partner of Pacin Levine, P.A. I am responsible for the day to day operations of the law firm in addition to handling an active case load. I have represented insurance companies, large corporations and individuals.  My academics, experience and dedication to my clients allows me to provide the representation and service they deserve.. I am a South Florida native who graduated from the University of Florida and pursued my legal education at St. Thomas University School of Law, where I achieved many awards and accolades.  I have been recognized by my peers and named a Florida Trend Legal Elite Up and Comer for 2010 and 2012.

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Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Miami and surrounding areas.

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Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Miami and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Miami and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Miami and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Miami and surrounding areas.

Experienced Personal Injury attorney serving clients in Miami and surrounding areas.

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