Top best Personal Injury Lawyers Near me in ZIP 33316

Paul G. Finizio was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 28, 1957. He was admitted to the Florida Bar Association in 1984. He received his undergraduate degree in Finance/Business Administration from the University of Florida. He was a candidate for completion of the MBA Program at the University of Florida and serving an internship at Laventhol & Howarth, an international public accounting firm when he received admissions to Nova Southeastern University School of Law. At Nova, Paul was elected Student Body President and represented the school at the nation and International Conferences and ABA Conventions.. Paul is a member of The Florida Bar, The Broward County Bar Association, Palm Beach County Bar Association, American bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association and the Federal bar, Southern & Middle Districts of Florida. Paul’s years of legal practice have included the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, trying criminal felony matters; Shaffner & Shaffner, P.A., a general practice law firm and Parillo, Weiss & Moss, where he was an insurance defense trial attorney. Paul’s experience includes defending Safeway, State Farm, Coronet and Roanoke Insurance Companies.. A recognized public speaker, Paul has instructed over 1,000 students in Dale Carnegie Human Relations courses in Broward and Palm Beach Counties from 1985-1995. He has served as President of Toastmasters while maintaining memberships in Friends of the Library, Optimists Clubs and B.P.O Elks. Paul communicates in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.. Paul is a member of and regular speaker for the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers of the Untied Kingdom, The International Bar Association, The Pan-European Organization of Personal Injury lawyers and the Australian Plaintiff Lawyers Association.

Mr. Saavedra was born in Havana, Cuba and is fluent in English and Spanish. He received his B.A. in 1979 from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. in 1986 from the George Washington University School of Law, while working as Staff Assistant for Congressman William Lehman in Washington, D.C.Mr. Saavedra is the founding member of our firm, established in 1989. Admitted to the Bars of Florida, Connecticut and Washington D.C., Mr. Saavedra has been granted the distinction of an AV rating by the Martindale Hubbell Association. Mr. Saavedra specializes in corporate and commercial transactions, including general aviation related transactions, mergers and acquisitions, complex commercial transactions, land development, property and casualty claims, and business transactions as well as derivative litigation, including transactions associated with the Bahamas and Costa Rica. Most notably, during his career Mr. Saavedra has represented sellers, purchasers and lenders in approximately $3.2 billion ($3,200,000,) dollars in cumulative corporate acquisitions and real estate transactions in a variety of asset purchases, land development transactions, complex commercial refinancings, long-term leasehold and subleasehold financings, and distressed debt acquisitions. In 2008, 2009 and 2011, Mr. Saavedra served as corporate counsel for a corporate client in handling a $168 million bond and conventional related financing with SunTrust Bank, N.A., TD Bank, Bank United. In 2013, Mr. Saavedra served as corporate borrower counsel for a $200 million senior credit facility/syndication, providing leadership and coordination among his corporate client and 7 national lenders involved for all aspects of the negotiation and documentation involved in the transaction.From fixed base operators to international & domestic institutional clients and former international political figures, Mr. Saavedra is pleased to represent diverse clientele in corporate and strategic matters.

Jonathon Gdanski is a trial attorney at Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A. While working at the firm, he has handled over 1250 claims, where he recovered over $10 million. His other victories include securing a $75 million verdict against four major tobacco companies in the United States, which he did with his colleagues. He also working on notable class actions such as the suit against Toyota Motor Sales. Attorney Gdanski earned two bachelor’s degrees – one from Yeshiva University and the other from Genesis Jerusalem Institute. He went on to Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. To learn how he can help your case, call today for a free consultation.

If you have been injured because of another’s negligence, you want Steven J. Hammer by your side. He is a dedicated to helping injury victims in Fort Lauderdale receive the representation they deserve. As an attorney at Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A., he handles cases involving defective devices, auto accidents, personal injury, tobacco litigation, and more. One of his landmark success includes securing a $30 million verdict in a medical malpractice case in Broward County. He takes the time to get to know his clients, so that he can better represent their side of events. Attorney Hammer is a graduate of the University of Florida and of Nova Southeastern University.

I am dedicated to defending those who are accused of committing crimes and those who have been injured.. Whether I go after big government and the police or big corporations and insurance companies, I will prevail.  I fight for the small cases just as much for the big ones.  I always do what is right.  I love my job and I take pride in my work.  I sincerely care for each client and will always give 100% to each case no matter if I am paid or not.. I do not work for the money.  I work to make a difference.  I am always available to speak to my clients no matter what time of day.  I do not hide behind secretaries and voicemail.. I am tough, passionate, and understanding.  Most of my clients become lifelong clients and friends.

Hilda R. Ramirez-Gainza, Esq. graduated cum laude from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and received her Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law. Fluent in both English and Spanish, her excellent research and writing skills enable her to analyze and articulate complex legal issues clearly, concisely and decisively.. Mrs. Gainza specializes in the areas of Personal Injury, Family Law and Immigration. She is a current member of the Florida Bar and past member of the American Bar Association.. Call Hilda at to discuss your legal concerns. You have her personal guarantee that she will work ceaselessly, and with the utmost care and respect, to provide you with the dedicated legal representation you deserve.

Glen Levine is a founding partner in the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, P.A. and oversees all of the firm's litigation.. Mr. Levine received his B.A. from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and his J.D. in 1998 from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law School in South Florida. While in law school, Mr. Levine was honored with the Book Award for interviewing, counseling and negotiations, and was selected for inclusion in "Who's Who Among American Law Students." During law school, Mr. Levine worked at the Broward County Office of Consumer Affairs and at the Law Firm of Fenster and Faerber.. Following graduation, Mr. Levine worked as an associate at the law firm of Dell & Schaefer in Hollywood, Florida, where he conducted many successful jury trials. In 2004, Mr. Levine joined the law firm of Karmin, Adler & Padowitz, where he successfully handled many cases and obtained a multimillion-dollar jury verdict. In 2005, Mr. Levine and Marc Anidjar founded the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, P.A.. Mr. Levine is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is also a member of the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association, the Palm Beach County Justice Association, the Florida Justice Association, the Weston Counsel of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce ,  "Business People We Trust” and South Florida Jewish Federation.. Mr. Levine is AV rated as being preeminently qualified by the Martindale-Hubble lawyer rating services.  In 2015 he was recognized in the Miami Herald as a Top rated lawyer in South Florida.  He is rated as “Excellent” on the AVVO legal web-site.  In 2013 he was a finalist in the personal injury category for “South Florida Leaders in the Law.”. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Levine is actively involved in charity athletics. He has completed an Ironman ( mile triathlon race) on the Crohn’s and Colitis team in 2014.  He has completed multiple 150-mile bike rides as well as a half-marathons in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.   He completed the New York Marathon on Fred’s Team to raise money for children in the New York area.  For the past six years, Mr. Levine and his firm have been inaugural sponsors of the Miami Dolphins Cancer Challenge Ride to raise money for the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center.  The ride has raised over 16 million dollars toward researching cancer cures.  Under Mr. Levine’s leadership the firm has also sponsored and Mr. Levine has participated in MADD 5k in Fort Lauderdale and ALS 5k/10K in Coconut Grove.  He has also participated in events sponsored by Kids in Distress, the American Diabetes Foundation (Tour de Cure), St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and Debbie’s Dream Foundation to raise money for stomach cancer cure.  Mr. Levine and Mr. Anidjar were also recognized for their generous support of ASIS, an organization that supports injured and retired police officers.

Dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers injured in accidents and those who are disabled and can no longer work.  I fight the bureaucracy so that you do not have to!  I am licensed to practice law in the states of Florida, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.  I have taken and passed three state bar examinations, all on the first try. I look forward to meeting you.

Craig Fergus has practiced law in the State of Florida since 1997.  Mr. Fergus graduated from the University of Miami in 1992 and then attended Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broard Law Center.  He is a personal injury attorney and his practice areas include automobile accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice and nusring home abuse.  Mr. Fergus works on a contigency fee basis and consultations are always free.

Chris joined the DD family in August, 2020. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in History from Florida International University in 2014, followed by obtaining his Juris Doctorate in 2017 from Barry University School of Law. Chris is a member of Florida Bar Association and the Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division. Chris was sworn in by the Florida Bar in 2018 and has been fighting for his deserving clients ever since. Chris is a Florida native, born in Tampa, raised in Orlando and now resides in Fort Lauderdale. Chris has always been an avid lover of the Sunshine State, spending his free time by the beach, lifting weights, golfing and exploring the many state parks with his fiancé and two dogs, Amber and Stella. At Florida International University, Chris planted the seeds for his legal career by polishing his researching and writing skills throughout his undergraduate career. After graduating cum laude from FIU, Chris moved back to Orlando to attend Barry University School of Law. During his time at Barry University, Chris was selected as an associate editor for the Environmental and Earth Law Journal and later, was nominated as a student author for his article about solar energy progress in Florida, published in the Barry University Environmental and Earth Law Journal. Around that time, Chris also authored another historical article about Robert “Bob” Marley, for Barry University’s literary journal, “What Oft Was Thought,” published by Barry’s International English Honor Society. Throughout his Law School Career, Chris gained invaluable experience by serving his community while interning at the Public Defender’s Office in Titusville, FL. Later, Chris gained a passion for plaintiff work through a securities law internship, where he advocating for victims of financial fraud through FINRA Arbitration. Chris also was selected among his peers as a research assistant for his securities law professor, Mr. Benjamin Edwards, Esq. In 2017, Following his graduation at Barry, Chris continued to practice securities law for three years, where he helped recover millions for many deserving clients who were cheated out of their life savings by unscrupulous stockbrokers. In August 2020, Chris began a new chapter in his legal career when he was recruited by Jeremy Dover to join the rapidly growing firm of Demesmin and Dover, PLLC.

Brittany Barron is a talented Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer at Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A. She is passionate about helping injury victims obtain the justice they deserve. While primarily working in the Tobacco division at the firm, she is also skilled at dealing with cases involving complex litigation, personal injury, and national products liability. Her academic journey began at Weber State University, where she earned her degree in Psychology. Attorney Barron went on to Nova Southeastern University for her Juris Doctor. While in law school. She was the recipient of an Interviewing and Counseling Book Award and named to the Dean’s List. To learn how she can help your case, call the law firm today!

Beth's practice centers around helping those that have been injured. She handles all types of personal injury claims from auto accidents, slip and falls and dog bites to catastrophic construction injuries.Beth also handles medical malpractice claims and toxic tort claims as well as family law matters.. Beth is also an active member of Team in Training.  Team in Training is the sports endurance club that fundraises for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.