I’ve practiced law in Florida for over 35 years, always on my own terms. I didn’t build a firm around billboards or volume. I built it around results, relationships, and showing up when it matters.
I studied at Tulane, where I played rugby and wrote for the campus paper. Later, at Whittier Law School, I worked in an immigration clinic that taught me how the law actually affects people, not just policy. That early exposure shaped how I approach every case: with clarity, empathy, and a refusal to let bureaucracy win.
Today, my practice focuses on personal injury, premises liability, auto accidents, and serious claims that demand real advocacy. I also handle select immigration matters for clients who need someone they trust to navigate a complex system.
My practice is lean by design. Every case gets my full attention. Every client gets straight answers. And every outcome reflects the kind of advocacy I’d want for my own family.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Immigration Law
- Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
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Free Consultation
All Personal Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis which means that client pays nothing unless they win the case. All Immigration cases are handled on a flat fee basis with no hidden costs.
- Florida
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- Texas
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- 11th Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
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- The Black Law Firm
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- Seltzer and Kay Law Firm
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- Whittier Law School
- J.D.
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- Activities: Immigration Clinic
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- Tulane University
- B.A.
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- Activities: Tulane Rugby Club
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- Top Attorney Award
- Avvo
- American Jurisprudence Awards -3 classes
- Bancroft Whitney
- Orange County Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- Q. Can my grandmother qualify as a joint sponsor for my K-1 visa with her income?
- A: This case is in the gray area. USCIS doesn’t look favorably on a joint sponsor who doesn’t file tax returns and some U.S. Consulates do not accept joint sponsors for K visas. This case can still be approved with a well documented case filing. Finally, once the case is approved, you will still need to have a joint sponsor for the adjustment phase of the case. Work with an attorney to maximize the chances of success.
- Q. Victim of assault seeking pro bono legal representation options.
- A: California offers a Victim Compensation Program through the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB), which provides financial assistance to victims of violent crimes such as assault, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and homicide. Eligible individuals may receive help with medical bills, mental health counseling, funeral expenses, income loss, and relocation costs. Applications can be submitted online or through local victim advocates.
- Q. Is the construction company liable for the fatal shooting of unarmed victims by a site manager?
- A: Yes, because the civil standard of proof is much less than the criminal standard of proof. Accordingly, you would have a case for wrongful death against both the perpetrator, and possibly his employer, if he was acting within the course and scope of his employment. The challenge will be to prove that he was acting in the course and scope of his employment And that he was not acting in a defensive capacity. There is a statute of limitations on these cases so you should seek legal advice immediately about when that expiration period ends.
