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Adam Kara-Lopez
Palm Beach County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Securities
Florida International University College of Law
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Jazlyn A. Juda
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness and Insurance Defense
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University and Florida State University College of Law
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Daniel Joseph Shamy
Palm Beach County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
Nova Southeastern University
I co-founded K/S, Attorneys at Law in April of 2002, and over the past fifteen years our firm has represented thousands of clients in matters stemming from corporate collections to complex business litigation, such as partnership disputes, receivership, fraud claims, and purchase/sale disputes. Our firm is a boutique civil litigation firm with five attorneys who handle various areas of practice, to include, business law, complex business litigation, real estate litigation, family law, personal injury and criminal defense. All of the attorneys in our firm are passionate over their legal representation of the firm's clients, and aim to reach...
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Benjamin Charles Korray
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
New York Law School
Korray Law is a boutique law firm dedicated to serving the legal needs of businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative individuals. Our clients include businesses and individuals in various sectors including retail, entertainment, manufacturing, clothing, food and restaurant, jewelry, and media, film and music.
We stand out from other law firms by providing our clients with consistent and honest one-on-one attention, maintaining a transparent approach to billing, and bridging the communication divide between the creative and corporate worlds.
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Alan Palma
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Business, Consumer and Insurance Claims
University of Miami School of Law
Palma Legal Services is a boutique litigation law firm based in Miami Beach, Florida. Palma Legal Services primarily represents individuals and companies in civil disputes with property insurance carriers, financial institutions, debt collectors, and other businesses. Alan Palma is the principal and owner of Palma Legal Services. Mr. Palma grew up in Long Island, New York, as the son of two hard working immigrants. He graduated, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts from American University in Washington D.C. in 1997, and later earned his Juris Doctors, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law in 2008. ...
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Russell L. Forkey
Palm Beach County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation and Securities
Florida State University College of Law
For over 35 years, the law office of Russell L. Forkey, P.A. has been representing investors, including seniors, in claims against brokerage firms and investment advisors, for among other things, fraud, negligence, breach of fiduciary, and violations of the federal and state securities laws with the goal of loss recovery. Additionally, we handle business and contract disputes in state and federal courts.
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Adam B. Portnow
Sarasota County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
St. Thomas University School of Law
The Law Office of Adam B. Portnow, P.L. is an Intellectual Property & General Law practice providing competent, cost-effective representation for clients throughout the State of Florida.
Adam Portnow is a graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Prior to completing law school, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida College of Computer Information Sciences and Engineering.
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Michael L. Morgan
Sarasota County, FL Business Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Products Liability
Southwestern University School of Law
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Joshua A. Katz
Palm Beach County, FL Business Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Arbitration & Mediation, Securities and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
Joshua A. Katz practices in the areas of Securities Arbitration and Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Securities Regulation and Enforcement, Receivership Litigation, and Broker-Dealer Compliance and Defense.
Since 2004, Mr. Katz has focused his practice in the area of broker-dealer arbitration before FINRA, or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, formerly known as the NASD or National Association of Securities Dealers. Mr. Katz has extensive experience representing public investors, brokers, and broker-dealers in arbitrations.
Prior to joining Sallah Astarita & Cox, Mr. Katz was an associate for the law firm of Klein & Sallah, LLC. He has advised and represented brokerage firms in proceedings...
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Robert Salkowski
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Miami School of Law
Partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
EDUCATION:
University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1991
George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1988
Major: Political Science
BAR ADMISSIONS:
Florida, 1991
New Jersey
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
PRACTICE AREAS:
Franchising
Complex Commercial Litigation
Past Positions
Ocwen Financial Corporation, Counsel
HONORS & AWARDS:
Best Lawyers in America, Franchise Law and Commercial Litigation, 2006 to...
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Neil Michael Semple
Palm Beach County, FL Business Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(561) 807-8548
2101 N.W. Corporate Blvd.
Suite 300
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Akron School of Law
I am a personal injury attorney that practices law with tenacity and an uncommon compassion that comes from surviving a catastrophic plane crash in 2011 that the FAA and NTSB determined was caused by pilot error. Because of my experiences coping with, and recovering from, serious, life threatening injuries, I practice with an understanding and compassion that few injury lawyers possess.
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Christian Alan Petersen
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business and Bankruptcy
Vanderbilt University Law School
"Christian A. Petersen joined Olive|Judd, P.A. in 2013. His extensive experience in complex commercial and construction litigation, contract and business disputes, real estate litigation, and representation of creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings makes him a valuable asset to the firm’s practice. Mr. Petersen’s practice includes representing international clients throughout the state of Florida, and he has been recognized as a Top Lawyer for 2013 and an Up & Comer from 2007-12 by the South Florida Legal Guide. Mr. Petersen has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer reviewed ranking which indicates the highest level of professional excellence....
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Charles Raether
Broward County, FL Business Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Business, Immigration and International
Georgetown University Law Center
Mr. Raether focuses his practice on business and investment-related immigration work with entrepreneurs and high net-worth individuals from around the work. A substantial amount of his time is devoted to EB-5 visa matters, both in representing individual investors as well as developers and organizers of regional centers in their EB-5 capital-raising activities. Mr. Raether also handles L-1 and EB-1 petitions as well as related corporate and business advisory work for his clients. He is fluent in Russian and studied at Moscow State University, allowing him to develop a strong interest on the Russian and CIS markets.
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Paul A. Capua
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer
701 Brickell Avenue
Suite 1650
Miami, FL 33131
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
South Texas College of Law
The Capua Law Firm, PA is a trial firm that represents businesses and individuals in complex business, construction, tort, and employment related cases
North Carolina Firm Address:
The GreenHouse
164 S. Depot Street
Boone, NC 28607
Telephone 828.264.0260
Telefax 828.265.5650
Florida Firm Address:
701 Brickell...
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Sasha McAlpine Sampaio
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Business, Administrative, Appeals and Environmental
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
Sasha Sampaio is the managing attorney of The Sampaio Law Firm, PLLC. She represents individuals and small businesses in South Florida and beyond. Sasha earned her law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans and Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico (Cum Laude). Before forming The Sampaio Law Firm, Sasha was the lead associate at Kieran P. Fallon, PA, a general practice firm in Miami. She continues to work with the firm on select cases as of counsel. Sasha's legal experience includes complex matters such as...
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Kaari Gagnon
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness and IP
University of Miami School of Law
Current Position:
Partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
Practice Areas:
Franchise Law
Corporate Law
Intellectual Property
Bar Admissions:
Florida, 2007
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2008
Honors & Awards:
Best Lawyers of America – Franchise Law, 2018- Current
'Rising Star' – Super Lawyers, Florida, 2021-2022
Professional Associations:
Dade County Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising
Forum on Franchising Diversity Caucus Steering Committee
International Franchise Association (IFA)
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)
Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)
Pro-Bono Activities:
Miami-Dade County Put Something Back Pro Bono Program
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Mary Nikezic
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
EDUCATION:
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
J.D.
Honors: Dean’s List Scholar
Honors: C.A.L.I Award for Excellence Recipient
Honors: Society for Woman in Law Chair
Loyola University Chicago
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: National Merit Scholar
Honors: National Dean’s List
Honors: Golden Key International Honors Society
Honors: National Society of Collegiate Scholars
BAR ADMISSION:
Florida
Illinois
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
PRACTICE AREAS:
Complex Commercial Litigation
Franchise Law
Corporate Law
Employment Litigation
Tort Liability Litigation
General Civil Litigation
HONORS & AWARDS:
‘Up & Comer’ Award – South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine, 2022
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
The Florida Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Broward County Bar Association
Dade...
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Himanshu Patel
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
PARTNER at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A.
PRACTICE AREAS:
Complex Commercial Litigation
Franchise Arbitration
Litigation and Mediation
General Business
Corporate Law
Appellate Practice
HONORS & AWARDS:
Chambers USA National Ranking in Franchising (mainly Franchisee)
'AV Pre-Eminent' Rating, Martindale-Hubbell/Lexis-Nexis, 2011- Present
Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2022 - Present
Best Lawyers in America, Franchise Law, 2022 - Present
'Super Lawyers' in Florida, Franchise & Dealership – 2021- Present
‘Top Young Attorneys in Florida’, The Wall Street Journal & Miami Magazine, 2012-2013
'Florida Rising Star' – Super Lawyers, 2010, 2012-2013
South Florida's Top Lawyers - Miami Herald
‘Legal Elite’ - Florida Trend Magazine, 2001- Current
'Cambridge Who’s Who Registry Among Executives & Professionals' - Miami, Florida, 2010-2012
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Brendan Sweeney
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(954) 440-3993
6750 N Andrews Ave, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Business and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Brendan A. Sweeney, Esq., is the founding partner and driving force behind Sweeney Law, P.A. He focuses his practice on business, consumer, construction, real estate law, and Title III-ADA litigation, and brings a great deal of experience to the table.
Attorney Sweeney started out his career as a trial attorney representing the state of Florida in criminal matters as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Court of Florida. Subsequently, he moved on to gain a deep understanding of real estate law and civil litigation while practicing with large international and national law firms representing the world’s largest financial institutions.
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Armando Montesino
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Trademarks
University of Notre Dame
Montesino Law is a law firm dedicated exclusively to helping businesses. It was founded by an attorney who, prior to attending law school, worked in finance and accounting roles for large publicly traded companies.
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Natalie F. Guerra-Valdes
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer
Business, Appeals, Consumer and Securities
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Elisabeth D. Kozlow
Broward County, FL Business Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
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Thomas Roy Spencer
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Business, Administrative, Appeals and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Miami School of Law
Thomas R. Spencer is an experienced lawyer and arbitrator.
Spencer practices business law, international private business law, formation of businesses, contracts, litigation, representation of entities and persons before governments, internal investigations, ethics issues, and election law.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London.
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Tara S. David
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
6810 N. State Rd. 7
Suite 218
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
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Michael B Katz
Broward County, FL Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
1580 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway #130
Sunrise, FL 333223
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Real Estate
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Michael Katz is a highly respected Florida attorney and the founder of Katz & Associates Law Firm, serving clients in Stuart, Treasure Coast, Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Originally from New Jersey, Michael has over 19 years of experience across estate planning, probate, real estate, business, and entertainment law. Known for his negotiation skills and preventive approach, he’s dedicated to safeguarding his clients’ interests and achieving their goals.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Stockton University of New Jersey and began his career in New York City’s banking industry. He then earned his law degree...
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Neal Kalis
Broward County, FL Business Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Florida
Neal Kalis is a highly experienced, dedicated and a solution oriented attorney who is recognized for his multi-disciplined transactional practice, which encompasses corporate, probate, real estate, land use and zoning law.
Mr. Kalis is often called upon to handle the most complex of real estate transactions. He represented a seller in Fort Lauderdale throughout a consummated $80,000,000 beachfront hotel transaction which closed in 2002. He also served as the lead land use attorney in obtaining the approval for a 28 story condominium on the previous and historic Lauderdale Beachfront Hotel Property.
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Gary James Drucker
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(954) 755-2120
5421 N. University Drive
Suite 102
Coral Springs, FL 33067
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Miami School of Law
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Richard Kaplan
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(954) 752-1732
1999 University Drive, Suite 402
Coral Springs, FL 33071
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law, Cleveland State University and The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
The Law Offices of Richard J. Kaplan, P.A., offer many legal services to our clients. Practicing primarily in the areas of Wills/Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Mortgage Closings, and Business Formation and Agreements. With the main office in Coral Springs (1999 University Drive, Suite 402), serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties; the firm also provides an office in Hollywood (4310 Sheridan Street, 2nd Floor), serving southern Broward and Miami-Dade County; and Delray Beach, serving Palm Beach County. Additionally, our firm is prepared to be available for matters on a variety of other subjects...
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George T. Breur
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer
Business, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Elias Leonard Dsouza
Broward County, FL Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Bankruptcy
Nova Southeastern University
Our Firm concentrates its practice in Bankruptcy [7, 13 & 11,]Debtor and Creditor Representation, Bankruptcy Related Litigation, Corporate Reorganizations & Workouts & Creditor Rights, foreclosure defense, credit restoration, and we sue debt collectors under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Our firm also does a fair share of family law, wills, probate, commercial and civil litigation, personal injury, real estate transactions, refinancing and foreclosure defense, landlord-tenant issues.
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Zachary T. Smith
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Zachary T. Smith concentrates his practice in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. He represents owners, design professionals, developers and other construction professionals on matters involving project development, construction defects, contract drafting and negotiation, as well as dispute avoidance and resolution.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Smith worked as a law clerk at a South Florida commercial litigation firm assisting partners with tasks such as drafting and composing motions, demand letters, notice letters and complaints. He also has extensive experience in conducting legal research and providing case law analysis.
During law school, Mr. Smith was a member of the...
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David Scott Tupler
Broward County, FL Business Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Real Estate
University of Miami
David S. Tupler, P.A. specializes in construction and commercial litigation, including mechanic's liens, lease disputes and landlord/tenant issues. With rates 30% lower than competitors, our Firm will help you get paid without bankrupting you.
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Ledford Parnell
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer
(954) 752-5587
11555 HERON BAY BLVD.
SUITE 200
Coral Springs, FL 33076
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE in civil, criminal and appellate law in Palm Beach, Broward and other Florida Counties. I was also a city prosecutor for a year or so.
Practiced in a wide variety of law cases including civil and criminal jury trials and appellate cases, including a case in the Florida Supreme Court.
Army veteran-Honorable Discharge.
Born and raised in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, New Jersey
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Jennifer Newton
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Over a span of fifteen years, Jennifer Newton has served as a trusted advisor to clients and businesses of all types, ranging from burgeoning startups to established multinational corporations. Her expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscapes of various industries has made her an invaluable asset to those seeking to enhance their legal, compliance, governance, and risk management strategies. Jennifer's ability to tailor her advice to the unique needs of each business, coupled with her deep understanding of both domestic and international regulatory environments, underscores her role as a pivotal figure in the field of regulatory compliance and risk management.
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Heather A. Patchen
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Florida International University College of Law
Licensed to practice in Florida and Colorado, Heather A. Patchen is an attorney with an M.B.A. who devotes her efforts to ensure that her clients’ property investments are well protected. Her law practice, Patchen Law, P.A., focuses on issues involving property with a special emphasis in the areas of eminent domain, real estate, and title closings. Heather has experience working on both partial and complete takings against the Florida Department of Transportation and Miami-Dade County. She has also handled landlord/tenant disputes, drafted and negotiated real estate leases and various other contracts. Additionally, she has conducted...
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Arianna M. Mendez
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Consumer and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
Raised in Miami by working class immigrant parents from Cuba, Arianna’s parents instilled in her a profound respect for the rule of law. Her parents may not have had much in material possessions, but they taught Arianna to strive for more, to treat others with honesty and respect, and to confront challenges head-on without fear of failure. Over the years, these lessons guided Arianna through college, graduate school, law school, and now the practice of law. These lessons eventually morphed into the founding principles of her firm: Excellence, Integrity, and Perseverance.
Before starting her firm, Arianna worked at a civil litigation...
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Gary M. Singer
Broward County, FL Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
Gary M. Singer is an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida. Gary is Board Certified as an expert in Real Estate Law by the Florida Bar. Gary is a member of the Florida Bar, the Broward County Bar Association (Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the Real Estate Section), Broward Attorneys Real Estate Council,and is an Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University. He is a Member Agent of Attorneys' Title Fund Services. He was born in the Bronx and was raised in eastern Long Island, New York. Gary M. Singer moved to Florida in 1989 with the...
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Joshua R. Kon
Broward County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
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Eduardo J. Valdes
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Business and Insurance Defense
University of Miami School of Law
Eduardo J. Valdes has been practicing in the area of general litigation, including insurance defense and commercial litigation since 2003. His practice includes general association representation, as well as construction defect litigation and insurance defense. In his association representation, he has personally handled a wide range of litigation matters, including developer transition claims, contract disputes, enforcement of declaration/bylaws/rules by injunction actions, financial mismanagement claims, directors and officers liability defense, commercial lease disputes, employment grievances, constitutional issues, assessment collection, easement disputes, and mixed use development disputes. In addition, Mr. Valdes has prepared condominium documents for associations, negotiated and documented condominium loans...
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Damaris Pereira
Miami-Dade County, FL Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami
I represent clients in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential real estate throughout Florida, including the negotiation, contract documentation and closing of the transaction. I also have extensive experience in commercial leasing, title insurance, lender representation involving secured financing, property development and condominium formation. Feel free to contact me to represent you or your clients in real estate matters.