Florida Lawyers Scott Simmons to Sean Bogle

Firm: Rossen Law Firm

6190 NW 11th St , Sunrise , Florida 33313

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Who are you?Hi, my name is Scott Simmons. I was born and raised in South Florida. Before joining the Rossen Law Firm I was an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County. As an Assistant Public Defender I handled thousands of cases, ranging from Armed Carjacking to operating without a valid driver's license. No matter the case I fought for my clients to the best of my ability to help them get the best outcome possible for their specific situation.. Where did you go to school?I graduated cum laude from Florida Atlantic University where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.I received my juris doctorate degree, cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law. While in law school I won the largest Moot Court Criminal Procedure Competition in the Nation, competed in several other National Trial Competition, was on the Dean’s List five out of six semesters, received the highest grade in my trial advocacy class and was inducted into the Order of Barristers - a national society for excellence in Courtroom advocacy.Why did you become a lawyer?To help people. I spent my childhood seeing what happens to those who do not have someone to advocate for them and how it can negatively impact their lives. I have spent my entire legal career to be the one who has the knowledge, skills, and passion to fight for others.. What made you decide to join the Rossen Law Firm?I joined the Rossen Law Firm because I believe this firm is the best team to work with to ensure that I can help as many clients achieve their best futures as possible.

Firm: Swope Law, P.L.

34921 US Hwy 19 N , Palm Harbor , Florida 34684

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

My personal injury practice is comprised primarily of automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents.  I represent only plaintiffs who have been injured due to the negligence of others.  My personal injury fees are always based upon a percentage of the amount recovered for my clients, and I only receive compensation if I am successful in recovering money for my clients.

Firm: Spohrer Wilner Maxwell and Matthews, P.A.

701 West Adams Street   2 , Jacksonville , Florida 32204

Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace,Medical Malpractice,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Motor Vehicle Defects,Premises Liability,Professional Malpractice,Transportation ,Wrongful Death

Firm: Young & Adams

1701 W Hillsboro Boulevard   203  334 , Deerfield Beach , Florida 33442

Practice Areas: Health Care & Hospitalization,Legal Malpractice,Medical Malpractice,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Nursing Home Negligence,Personal Injury,Products Liability,Professional Malpractice,Toxic Substances,Workers Compensation

Firm: Bogin, Munns and Munns

2601 Technology Drive   PO Box 2807  3 , Orlando , Florida 32804

Practice Areas: Civil ,Personal Injury

Firm: Weiner & Weiss, LLC

1900 Glades Rd , Boca Raton , Florida 33431

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Mediation, Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support, Family, Family

Scott M. Weiss practices exclusively family law at Weiner & Weiss, LLC, assisting clients in divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, distribution of marital property, and post-judgment modifications. As a family law attorney, Mr. Weiss works diligently to serve his clients with compassion and sensitivity while vigorously protecting their rights. Mr. Weiss earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York in 2002, and went on to pursue his law degree at Nova Southeastern University, graduating in 2005. He was admitted to the Florida Bar the same year. Partnering with Gary D. Weiner, he now provides family law services to clients throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties in South Florida. Mr. Weiss is past chair of the Family Law Committee of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association, which he serves as a member of the Board of Directors, and a member of the Florida Bar's Family Law Section. Mr. Weiss is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®, the definitive guide to the most distinguished law firms and attorneys in America.  In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, Mr. Weiss was selected as a Raising Star in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Weiss also enjoys a 10 of 10 Superb Rating by the legal website AVVO.  For 2015 Mr. Weiss was chosen by The American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the  Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 practicing Florida Family Law.

Firm: The Kopelowitz Ostrow Firm, P.A.

350 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 980 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Commercial

Firm: Toner & Ramirez, P.A.

122 W. Fort Dade Ave. , Brooksville , Florida 34601

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: The Orsini and Rose Law Firm

410 Ware Boulevard 401 , Tampa , Florida 33619

Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Corporate ,Corporate ,Criminal Defense ,Debtor/Creditor Rights,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Entertainment & Sports ,Family ,Felonies,General Practice,Juvenile ,Parole and Probation,Personal Injury,Prenuptial Agreement,Sexual Abuse,Spousal Support,Traffic Violations

Firm: The Suskauer Law Firm, P.A.

Centurion Tower   1200 , West Palm Beach , Florida 33401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,DUI/DWI,Felonies,Juvenile ,White Collar Crime

Firm: Sternberg | Forsythe, P.A.

560 Village Boulevard, Suite 270 , West Palm Beach , Florida 33409

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Since 1998, Scott J. Sternberg has been a prominent attorney in Florida, practicing law across the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts. He is affiliated with various legal organizations, including The Florida Bar and the American Bar Association. Mr. Sternberg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology and Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University and graduated magna cum laude from Stetson University College of Law, where he was the second in his class and received the 1997 Editor of the Year Award for the Stetson Law Review. Following his clerkship with U.S. Magistrate Judge Howard T. Snyder, he gained experience in commercial litigation and workers' compensation law. In 2004, he co-founded Masnikoff & Sternberg, P.A., and later established Scott J. Sternberg & Associates, P.A. in 2010. In 2021, he founded Sternberg/Forsythe, P.A., concentrating on Workers’ Compensation, while maintaining strong ties to Stetson University, where he serves on the Board of Overseers.

Firm: Law Firm of Scott R. Stark

24862 US 19 N #2005 , Clearwater , Florida 33763

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Probate , Family, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

I am in my own Solo Private Law practice.. Have extensive experience in  Criminal Law, and Family Law.. I have experience outside my Legal Practice as well.  I am well rounded. This has given me insight in working with different people outside my chosen legal field.. From 1998 to 2005 , I took a hiatus from the practice of law to teach Elementary Physical Education in Pinellas County , Florida. I also worked extensively for the US Census in 2010 as an enumerator, Office Manager in Recruiting, Crew Leader, and finally Field Operation Supervisor for the entire South Tampa Area for Nonresponsive Followup, a position of great responsibility. I had 8 crew leaders and 80+ enumerators under me. I had a huge role in the success of the 2010 Census in the Tampa Area.

Firm: Scott Stadler, P.A.

3111 N University Dr Ste 301 , Coral Springs , Florida 33065

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Scott J. Stadler has been practicing divorce and family law since 1989 when he was admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan. In 1990 Mr. Stadler was admitted to practice law in federal court in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. He was later admitted to federal court in the United States District Court, Western District of Michigan in 1992. After Mr. Stadler moved back to Florida he was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1994. Pursuing his goals of practicing law in federal court he was admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in 2001. Finally, in 2001 Mr. Stadler became one of the few attorneys admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Stadler has handled all types of divorce and family law cases. Family law includes divorce, paternity, children’s issues, custody, support, alimony, property division, modification, relocation, enforcement, name change, domestic violence injunctions, step-parent adoption, and pre-nuptial agreements and post nuptial agreements.. Mr. Stadler’s practice is dedicated 100% to divorce and family law issues. He recognizes that every case has a cost benefit analysis and assesses the value of each case for his clients. Mr. Stadler assists clients to determine the value of proceeding to the trial level and what benefits there may be to resolving the case short of trial. Mr. Stadler has 29 years of trial experience in helping families resolve the changes caused by divorce and separation. Mr. Stadler has participated in hundreds of family law mediations. Mr. Stadler is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar.. Mr. Stadler is married with two children and lives in Coral Springs.

Firm: Spivack Law, P.A.

122 East Pine Street , Lakeland , Florida 33801

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Family , Felonies, Juvenile , Sexual Abuse, Family

There is simply no substitute in the legal profession for experience and knowledge.  Scott K. Spivack brings over 25 years of legal experience to each client’s case.  Past President of the Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association from 2004-2006, Mr. Spivack maintains a Martindale-Hubbell rating of “BV”, indicating high to very high legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar.  Mr. Spivack concentrates his law practice in the areas of family law, criminal defense, eminent domain and civil/business litigation.. Mr. Spivack has extensive courtroom experience, having tried hundreds of cases before juries and judges throughout the State of Florida.  This experience has led to Mr. Spivack’s appearance as a commentator on Court TV.  Combining his experience in the courtroom with formidable negotiation skills, Mr. Spivack has always believed that the most effective way to represent his clients is through aggressive, zealous and proactive representation.  The wide range of cases Mr. Spivack has tried include:. Mr. Spivack graduated with a B.A. in History from Lehigh University in 1986, and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1989. During law school, Mr. Spivack was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award, representing excellence in the study of Jurisprudence.  Concerned with matters of legal ethics and professionalism, Mr. Spivack has obtained the level of Master in the Willson American Inn of Court, a group of 65-70 lawyers in Polk County who give back to the legal community by teaching the professional and ethical practice of law to less experienced lawyers.. Mr. Spivack and his wife, LaDella, are longtime residents of Lakeland.

Firm: Solkoff Legal, P.A.

2605 West Atlantic Avenue , Delray Beach , Florida 33445

Practice Areas: Elder , Elder Law

Scroll down for Scott's story, but first some relevant points .... Scott's Story. I went to law school to help people but then got caught up in the competition to get the most prestigous position when I graduated.  Having graduated with honors, I took a high-paying job with a highly regarded law firm but quickly realized that corporate securities law was not for me.  I represented large corporations and had only one human client the entire time I was with that firm. I wanted the satisfaction of helping people.. Fortunately for me, I had an option most lawyers do not.  My father was one of the founders of the field of Elder Law. He wrote the first book on the subject for lawyers, co-founded the state and national Elder Law organizations and was looked upon as a pioneer and a very fine lawyer.  During a trip to visit my parents, I sat in with my father as he met with family after family.  I saw how much of an impact he was able to make on his clients' quality of life and peace of mind.  It took my breath away.   I quit my job, took a big pay cut and moved from a luxurious office tower to my Dad's very modest office in Deerfield Beach.  Together with some of his colleagues, he trained me and I became very involved in the field.. I felt I had to work harder than most so that I could make my own reputation and move out from under my father's very large reputation.  I also wanted to make my father proud.  I opened up my own law practice in 1999 in Palm Beach County.  Before my father's death in 2016, he was able to see me build my own successful law firm.  In 2004, I was elected Chair of The Florida Bar's Elder Law Section, representing the interests of 1600 Elder Law Attorneys and their clients.  I sat on the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.  I became a Board Certified Specialist, one of only two percent of attorneys in Florida at the time.  I became one of the youngest attorneys in the country to be elected a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.  After my father's retirement in 2011, I took over the writing of his textbook on Elder Law and it is now the bestselling book in its category, over 1000 pages long, and is in its 17th print edition.  I achieved the A/V "Preeminent" rating by Martindale Hubbell.  I was awarded the Charlotte Brayer Public Service Award for Elder Law and the John Regan National Writing Award in 2015.. More than any of these activities or accollades, the most important thing to me is my family (I have four world-changing children and a superstar wife) and the fact that I absolutely love my job.  With so much to be grateful for, I have taught hundreds of lawyers how to practice elder law.  I lecture regularly across the country for the American Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Florida Bar and other groups.  I am the lead instructor for Elder Law College where lawyers transition from other practice areas to become Elder Law Attorneys.  My greatest professional satisfaction still exists in my client meetings.  I get to help real people every day with the most core human issues -- how can I preserve my life savings?  how can I get more care for my loved one?  how do I plan for my own incapacity?  I often get a check and a hug.  Good stuff.

Firm: The Law Offices of Scott Sobol PA

351 sw 136 Ave , Davie , Florida 33325

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

I have represented more than 1,000 clients and their families throughout my career. Most of these matters have involved serious automobile collisions, dangerous premises, and insurance company claim denials. I have tried cases in every circuit court throughout South Florida. I stay in constant contact with my clients and they have instant and direct access to me whenever needed. I find it very important to be available to speak with my clients when they need me, not just when I want to speak to them.

Firm: Smothers Law Firm, P.A.

175 East Main Street , Apopka , Florida 32703

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

My family has deep roots in Central Florida.  I take my clients' concerns to heart and do everything in my power to make sure that they are well taken care of and we obtain the outcome that they desire in their case.  My personal hobbies include being an avid sports fan (especially the Oralndo Magic) and a car enthusiast.

Firm: The Concept Law Group, P.A.

6400 North Andrews Avenue , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33309

Practice Areas: Patent Application

Scott D. Smiley is a Registered Patent Attorney, holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, and, in addition to his daily legal practice, teaches Patent Law at Nova Southeastern University's Law Center. Scott assists clients with patents in virtually every technology area, trademarks, and copyrights. Mr. Smiley was part of a team that litigated a three-year long patent infringement case against The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., where they successfully proved that The Home Depot engaged in willful patent infringement. In 2010, after a nearly month-long trial that made news across the nation, the jury awarded the client $15 million in actual damages. To that, the Court added an additional $3 million in punitive damages, $2.8 million in attorneys' fees, $3.1 million in prejudgment interest, and over $300k in costs, for a total award of almost $25 million.This year, Scott was named to the list of Florida's "Super Lawyers" by Super Lawyers Magazine (limited to top 5% of Florida's attorneys).  For the past five years, Scott has been named by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida's Legal Elite (limited to top 2% of Florida's attorneys).. Mr. Smiley's qualifications include years of real-world experience working in various fields of engineering as well as several years serving as a professor of engineering courses at a local South-Florida college.Mr. Smiley frequently co-counsels with other law firms, giving them the ability to utilize the Concept Law Group's experienced registered patent attorneys whenever needed.  Scott is a member of the Florida Bar, the Patent Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Intellectual Property Law Association of Florida and sat on the Florida Bar's committee for Intellectual Property Law.. Mr. Smiley has litigated cases involving issued patents and has prosecuted patent applications in the fields of electrical circuits, electrical components, wireless communication systems, wireless communication devices, semiconductors, superconductors, fiber optics, computer hardware, assembly-line devices, medical devices, automobile devices, safety devices, building construction, mechanical devices, nuclear-power devices, alternative-power devices, chemical, computer networking, clothing, household products, and many more.

101 South New York Ave. , Winter Park , Florida 32789

Practice Areas: Probate

Firm: The Skier Law Firm, P.A.

625 N. Flagler Drive , West Palm Beach , Florida 33401

Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Drivers License Suspension, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Juvenile Law, Misdemeanors, Parole and Probation, RICO, Sexual Assault, White Collar Crime, Bribery, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Civil Forfeiture, Crime Victims Compensation, Criminal Antitrust, Criminal Appeals, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Forfeiture, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Prosecution, Death Penalty, Driving While Intoxicated, Electronic Surveillance, Expungements, Extortion, Extradition, Federal Criminal Law, Forensic Accounting, Forensic DNA, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science, Forgery, Grand Jury Practice, Habeas Corpus, Hit and Run, Homicide, International Criminal Law, International Extradition, Juvenile Criminal Law, Juvenile Delinquency, Mail Fraud, Malicious Prosecution, Manslaughter, Money Laundering, Murder, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Victims Rights, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Wiretapping