Florida Lawyers Michael Krus to Michael Merino

Firm: Tax Attorney & CPA Michael J. Krus

1073 Willa Springs Drive , Winter Springs , Florida 32708

Practice Areas: Tax

Michael has a dual background as both an attorney and CPA. This unique skill set gives Michael a differentiating perspective and depth of understanding of complex financial issues as well as the financial drivers of operating and sustaining a successful small business. Michael received his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in December 2003 and his B.S.B.A. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in May 1999. Prior to starting his own practice, Michael worked as an assistant attorney general for the state of Missouri as well as in the private sector at CPA firms and law firms.

Firm: Partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP

110 SE 6th St , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Michael T. Lewenz, Esq. is a partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, and Chair of the firm’s Personal Injury and PIP Practice Group. He represents individuals who suffer injuries in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, and boating accidents. Mr. Lewenz also represents the families and loved ones of individuals who suffered a wrongful death. In addition, Mr. Lewenz also represents medical professionals in disputes with auto-insurance companies over personal injury protection (PIP) as well as individuals, businesses, homeowners and condo associations in insurance disputes involving catastrophic property damage. Since 2014, Mr. Lewenz has recovered over five million dollars for injured clients.. Licensed to practice in state and federal courts in Florida, Michael Lewenz is one of a select group of personal injury lawyers to complete a jury trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in front of Chief District Court Judge, K. Michael Moore.. Prior to joining Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, Michael Lewenz, Esq. was the co-founder of the South Florida business and trial firm, Shaw Lewenz, LLC, where he again focused on personal injury and personal injury protection (PIP) litigation.. After finishing his first year of law school ranked number-one in his class at Nova Southeastern University Law, Michael transferred to the University of Miami School of law where he graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. While at the University of Miami, Mr. Lewenz was a member of the University of Miami Law Review and completed in depth constitutional research with Professor Donald M. Jones, and wrote substantial articles on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 36(b), and personal injury protection (PIP).. Having worked in Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit under The Honorable Lisa Porter, Mr. Lewenz has a comprehensive knowledge of not only civil procedure, but also Florida Rules of Evidence, and criminal procedure. Before attending law school Mr. Lewenz attended Loyola University Chicago where he received dual degrees in Marketing and Sport Management, and worked for the NFL Chicago Bears organization in their Advertisement and Events Department. In his four years in Chicago Mr. Lewenz was also involved in a variety of community and charity organizations such as Inspired Youth Chicago, and the “Vietnamese Association of Illinois.”

Firm: COLOMBO & HURD, PL

301 E. Pine St , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Immigration

Michael Mendez, is a partner at the immigration law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL., where he leads the firm’s deportation defense practice in cases involving Requests for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Cancellation of Removal and Waivers of Grounds of Removability.  Since Mr. Mendez worked for the Public Defender’s Office of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, where he obtained valuable skills with regard to criminal defense law, Mr. Mendez specifically has an abundant amount of experience concerning immigration cases involving criminal matters.  Throughout his years of practice, Mr. Mendez has had the privilege to successfully litigate deportation cases throughout the state of Florida and the United States.  He has notably won deportation cases before all currently presiding Immigration Judges in Orlando, Florida.  Mr. Mendez believes that in life sometimes we make bad choices; however, we all deserve a second chance no matter where we come from.  Such is the case of one of Mr. Mendez’s clients who had a 20 year old drug conviction, which made him deportable.  Other attorneys had told his client he did not have a winnable case; however, Mr. Mendez carefully reviewed the case and found a way to avoid his deportation.. Mr. Mendez is equally qualified to represent clients in appeals and other immigration matters such as family based petitions, fiancé visas, naturalizations, and adjustment petitions.  Mr. Mendez will go to any length to try and obtain the best results for his clients, including international travel.  Mr. Mendez once had a visa case he was handling where his client had been denied a visa four consecutive times in Mexico.  He personally traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico and persistently advocated for his client resulting in the granting of her visa after years of failed attempts.. Mr. Mendez’s fluency in Spanish and his experience with not only the Immigration Court, but also immigration enforcement authorities such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and ICE Investigations Unit has resulted in the successful representation of clients while being investigated by the foregoing authorities.. Mr. Mendez was born in Queens, N.Y. of parents who migrated from the Dominican Republic.  Throughout his youth he witnessed the struggles his parents made to remain in this country and achieve the American dream.  Seeing his immediate and extended family go through complications with the immigration process has provided Mr. Mendez with the ability to relate to his clients on a personal level.  Aside from other speaking engagements, Mr. Mendez had the honor of serving as a panelist at the Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies Conference, where he educated judges throughout the state of Florida on the legal technicalities of U.S. immigration law.

501   Newgate Tower , Naples , Florida 34103

Practice Areas: Administrative ,Appellate ,Arbitration,Arbitration & Mediation,Civil ,Civil Rights,Class Actions,Condemnation & Eminent Domain,Constitutional ,Construction ,Contracts,Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Defamation, Libel and Slander,Discrimination,Entertainment & Sports ,Environmental ,Federal ,Insurance ,Intellectual Property ,International & Trade,Juvenile ,Mediation,Personal Injury,Professional Malpractice,Real Estate

Firm: The Mastrogiovanni Law Firm

1239 Ewing Avenue , Clearwater , Florida 33756

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense

Michael Mastrogiovanni has lived in the Tampa Bay area since he was 5 years old. His career started out in the medical field where he worked for over a decade as an medical administrator and in early 2000’s he was selected to attend Stetson University College of Law, consistently picked as the best trial law school in the country where he graduated in 2004.. Upon graduation, Michael was hired by the State Attorney’s Office for the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas-Pasco County where he gained invaluable experience with handling thousands of cases and countless jury trials. In 2012 he opened his own firm where he continues to handle criminal defense ranging from murder and DUI manslaughter, down to a first time DUI, domestic battery, drug and even traffic tickets matters.. In addition, Michael combined his prior medical experience with his legal knowledge and fights for the rights of injured workers handling worker’s compensation claims and Social Security disability matters for over a decade where he has established a 99% success rate.. Volunteering is not uncommon for Michael, he has handled numerous pro bono cases during his career and continues to give back to the community.. His memberships and affiliations include:. Top 100 Trial Lawyers in FloridaVice President Allgood-Altman Inn of Court, Pasco County, 2009-2010Florida Workers’ AdvocatesLicensed by Florida Supreme Court County Court Mediator, 2004-2009Volunteer Judge, Pinellas County Teen Court, 2004-2005Florida Bar AssociationMember Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2012-currentClearwater Bar AssociationWest-Pasco Bar AssociationHernando County Bar Association

Firm: Martinez Manglardi, P.A.

540 N Semoran Blvd , Orlando , Florida 32807

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Mack Law P.A.

37 N. Orange Ave. , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Michael is a life long Florida native, born in a solid blue-collar suburb. From a young age Michael understood the value of hard work, working with his father in the construction industry. His sense of service and commitment to helping others inspired him to join the military shortly after 9/11. Michael supported combat search-and-rescue and counter-terrorism operations as a USAF airborne radio operator aboard rescue aircraft, where he learned many life lessons and values that he takes with him throughout his law practice.. Michael is a fighter who voluntarily deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, North Africa, and to disaster relief operations around the world; he was recognized as the 2005 Airman of The Year. After receiving his business degree and his securities licenses he worked for an investment bank before attending law school.. After graduating in the top ten percent of his class, Michael worked as a Prosecutor, where he learned critical trial skills in the direct and cross examination of hostile witnesses and experts. Michael expanded on this foundation by moving on to work for a top civil trial firm which represented major auto manufacturers in roll-over crashes and tire manufacturers in blow-out cases resulting in death or great bodily harm. Michael saw first-hand how the rich and powerful can use their unlimited money and resources to bury the little guy.. These experiences have seasoned Michael in making YOUR presentation of the evidence before a Judge in your case. In the family law arena, Michael has regularly stood up against the fancy high priced law firms in town and has been victorious many times. He has represented clients in complex divorces and highly contested child custody (time-sharing) cases. He has also represented clients charged from high profile sex crime offenses to felonies punishable by life. He has tried cases up to felonies punishable by life and has been victorious. He has also successfully represented clients whose civil cases were declined by the big “bill board” attorneys in town and has successfully recovered over 1 million dollars for clients in wrongful death and other catastrophic injuries cases.. Michael is well versed in highly contested cases, as referenced by his more then 100+ five star reviews on Avvo, along with a 10/10 Superb rating. Recently, Michael was awarded the 2021 Legal Elite award and featured in Orlando Style magazine along with being selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Florida by The National Trial Lawyers Organization. The National Trial Lawyers Organization selects attorneys for membership by invitation only, and by who exemplifies superior qualifications as trial lawyers.. Michael maintains his office in Orlando and has represented thousands of individuals across Central Florida in his ten years of practice. His peers consider him a highly-skilled and hard-working attorney. He has provided both civil and criminal representation to people who are indigent, middle class, high net worth, and everyone in between.. When you’re at the worst point in your life, or facing serious legal problems, that is the time to get Mike on your side, fighting for you when you need it most.. *CONSULTATION POLICY: We offer free consultations for people who are imminently filing a case or need to respond to a lawsuit in which they have been served. If you are calling for general advice or advice in a matter in which a filing is not imminent then we reserve the right to charge a consultation fee of our hourly rate which is $250.  We have checked with industry leaders comparable to our firm and our rates are on average 30 percent lower.  We also charge a consultation fee for professional second opinions and/or for people who want to swith attorneys.  This is because we always want to provide value for all people who contact us and we research each case fully so we can render the best educated legal advice possible.  For more complex cases and situations we reserve the right to charge a higher consultation fee.  If you have any questions regarding this policy feel free to call my office.

EverBank Plaza   501 Riverside Avenue  3 , Jacksonville , Florida 32202

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Civil ,Corporate

Firm: Lyons and Smith, P.A.

4700 Sheridan Street , Hollywood , Florida 33021

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Mr. Lyons is the president and Senior Attorney of Lyons and Smith, P.A. and he joined the firm in 1998. Mr. Lyons received his Bachelor Degree in economics and finance from Barry University, School of Business. He then attended Nova Southeastern University, where he graduated from the School of  Law in 1997. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Lyons is the president of and an active Real Estate Broker with Lyons Realty Group, Inc.  Additionally, Mr. Lyons has served the City of Hollywood – Planning and Zoning Board.

Firm: Lessne Hoffman, PLLC

100 SE 3rd Ave Fl 10 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33394

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Main Street , Sarasota , Florida 34237

Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts

Firm: Boyle, Gentile, Leonard & Crockett, P.A.

2050 McGregor Blvd , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Roman & Roman, PA

2274 State Road 580 , Clearwater , Florida 33763

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

If you have any questions, please feel free to email at. Mike graduated from the University of Florida, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and an Area of Specialization in Criminology.  Thereafter, he obtained his Juris Doctor from Florida State College of Law.  After law school, Mike accepted a  position as an Assistant State Attorney with the Orange County State Attorney’s Office in the 9th Judicial Circuit.  After his time spent as a prosecutor, he took a position as an Assistant Public Defender in the 13th Judicial Circuit.  Before relocating to Clearwater and joining Roman & Roma in April 2014, Mike worked at a highly regarded personal injury law firm in Melbourne, Florida.  Throughout his legal career, Mike has always represented individuals, not big businesses or corporations.  He has also compiled significant trial experience and gained valuable insight into inner workings of the litigation process. Mike believes in the value of hard work and has witnessed it pay off first hand in receiving numerous jury verdicts in his clients’ favor.  As a valuable asset to Roman & Roman, Mike draws upon his past experiences to achieve optimal results for his clients.  Mike has also appeared live on the radio answering various legal questions and has lectured in front of several civic organizations.. Mike is a member of several professional organizations, most notably the Florida Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Pinellas County Bar Association.  He resides in Clearwater and enjoys surfing, fitness training, and spending time with his family and friends.

Firm: LEADER, LEADER & ZUCKER, PLLC

633 South Andrews Avenue , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Insurance

Former prosecutor, recruited by most preeminant DUI defense firm to handle all DUIs in two counties.  Been handling DUI and other criminal charges since 1998.

Firm: NeJame Law

189 South Orange Av , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense

Michael LaFay Trial Attorney graduated from the American University Law School in Washington, D.C. in 1983. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1984 and the Florida Bar in 1985. Michael LaFay is board certified in Criminal Law by the Florida Bar and has achieved an "AV" rating overall, which is the highest ranking bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the national attorney ranking service. He has practiced in Central Florida as a trial attorney for the past 27 years and has litigated over 300 jury trials. During that time, he has served as a criminal defense attorney and also as a prosecutor with the Office of Statewide Prosecution where he specialized in white-collar offenses, racketeering and narcotic wiretap/conspiracy cases. Recent significant trials that Michael has won include two murder trials, one of which charged a triple homicide and also a major pill mill case which was dismissed at trial by the judge.

Firm: Older and Lundy

3014 West Palmira Avenue   301  33 , Tampa , Florida 33629

Practice Areas: Civil ,Corporate ,Family

Firm: Michael Lechtman, P.A.

17001 Northeast 6th Avenue , North Miami Beach , Florida 33162

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family ,Government Agencies,Natural Resources,Social Security Benefits & Disability

Firm: Ward, Damon and Posner, P.A.

4420 Beacon Circle , West Palm Beach , Florida 33407

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime,Appellate ,Business & Commercial,Civil ,Construction ,Corporate ,Corporate

Firm: Law Offices of Michael H. Merino, P.A.

6741 Orange Drive , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33314

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Business Organizations, Condominium , Housing , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Lender , Real Estate , Real Estate, Real Estate

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.

Firm: Stone, Glass & Connolly, LLP

9100 S. Dadeland Boulevard , Miami , Florida 33156

Practice Areas: Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Commercial Litigation, Contracts, Construction Defects, Truck Accidents