Mims Business Lawyers

Having always wanted to open her own law firm, Anila Rasul spent almost her first decade in practice garnering experience at various large and medium sized firms throughout the South Florida area. During this time, Anila represented a variety of clients in bankruptcy, real estate and business law matters. Her clientele ranged from national financial institutions to mid-sized community associations and even first time homebuyers. As counsel for such clients, Anila worked extensively on matters involving creditor rights in bankruptcy cases of all chapters, negotiation of loan modifications and workouts of defaulted loans and accounts, drafting and preparation of...

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...

EDUCATION Oakwood University BA, Theology Howard University School of Law Doctor in Jurisprudence AREAS OF EXPERIENCE Business M&A Contract Drafting & Review Breach of Contract Partnership Disputes Home Contractor Suits Small Claims Civil Theft Florida Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices ADMISSIONS Florida State Bar Southern District of Florida RELATED CONTENT I am the Owner and Chief Liber-Attorney™ (Attorney, Pastor, Multi-Preneur and bestselling Author) of Talented Tenth Law whose personal calling is to liberate society’s underdogs, socially, spiritually and financially. Here's how: SOCIALLY- I HELP PEOPLE MAXIMIZE THEIR PROTECTION AND PROSPERITY IN THE COURTROOM AND THE BOARDROOM: ?As a commercial and civil litigation attorney, I zealously represent the interests of individuals who have been wronged by a business or person and can only...

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...

Attorney, James N. Brown is well versed in the law practice of both commercial and residential real estate transactions. He has a wide range of experience in real estate transactions, including construction, land development, and commercial matters. He graduated second in his class, Summa Cum Laude, with a full scholarship and is the founder of Title Leap. Jim has dedicated his entire life to real estate from General Contractor to veteran attorney, and has helped 1000’s of realtors, buyers and sellers over the past 30 years.

Experienced attorney in Federal courts, Florida state courts and FINRA arbitration with focus in securities law, securities class actions, broker-dealer disputes and business 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.

Mr. Halvorson is a Shareholder and Partner of the firm. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in the areas of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death and has successfully prosecuted numerous high profile cases. His practice is devoted 100% to litigation and he has specialized in the areas of motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, products liability and wrongful death since 1977.

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.

John R. Martynyszyn is the founder of Renova Family Law, PLLC, where he focuses exclusively on family law. He believes that strong communication is essential to effective advocacy. With experience in matters involving divorce, custody, and support, John offers a focused and reassuring approach that keeps clients informed and confident at every stage. To contact John, his website can be found here: renovafamilylaw.com.

I have been practicing law in the Fort Myers area for over 30 years (licensed since 1982). My practice focuses in the areas of real estate, association law, construction, business, probate and civil litigation. I have been Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Real Estate since 1996 and in August 2013 I became Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Business Litigation. In addition, in January 2014 I received the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale Hubbell. I am highly experienced in both bench and jury trials, however, my preference is to settle the case whenever possible....

I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with bachelors degrees in Finance and Economics. Following undergrad, I attended law school at Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida where I graduated cum laude.

I began my legal career primary representing consumers in bankruptcy and debt collection matters. However, my business background took hold and I have extended my practice to include business transactions.

I live in the Fort Myers area with my wife and two children.

Mr. Fineman was born and raised in Southwest Florida and is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University (B.S. Legal Studies and Criminal Justice). In 2007, Mr. Fineman obtained his Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Fineman served as a Certified Legal Intern for the State Attorney’s Office of the Ninth Judicial Circuit which allowed him to prosecute several criminal cases for the State of Florida. Mr. Fineman was a Senior Note and Comment Editor on Barry University’s Law Review and graduated second in his class. Mr. Fineman was invited to be...

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...

I founded Waterway Black P.A. with a vision - to partner with my clients, not just in their most recent matter but with their ultimate business goals in mind. WBPA offers big firm quality and experience, with small firm efficiency, service and value. We provide clients with constant access to our attorneys and staff and keep clients informed throughout the pendency of every matter we handle. I represent companies and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation throughout Florida, including business litigation, shareholder disputes, entity dissolution, insurance litigation, product liability, railroad defense, transportation, and coordinating counsel/litigation management.

Justin C. Carlin, founder of The Carlin Law Firm, PLLC, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a state and federal business, real estate, and civil trial attorney. Justin is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell—the highest rating available. In each of the past five years, he has also been named a “Florida Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® magazine—an honor limited to no more than 2.5% of Florida attorneys. In 2016, he became a fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) National Trial College at Harvard Law School.

Zachary D. Margules is a Partner at the Margules Law Group, P.A. Mr. He is licensed to practice in Florida, New York, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is also licensed in the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Florida, Southern District of New York, and District of Massachusetts. Having multiple licenses allows Mr. Margules to handle complex and multistate litigation, sometimes involving disputes with multiple parties and in multiple jurisdictions. Mr. Margules is predominantly a business lawyer and commercial litigator, who also has experience as a sports and entertainment lawyer in the professional boxing and baseball...

I am a practicing attorney, licensed in Florida and New York, and an Adjunct Professor of Business Law and Ethics at the Florida Atlantic University College of Business. I graduated from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where I served as Editor-in-Chief of the Cardozo International and Comparative Law Review and President of the Trial Advocacy Team. After graduation, I worked as a public defender in Miami. There, I spent every day in the courtroom, effectively managed well over a thousand criminal cases, led several jury trials, and took countless depositions. I then spent time as a business litigation...

Jeffrey Solomon has practiced in South Florida since 1980. He has had his own practice since 1988. After graduating high school in South Florida, he attended Emory for college (Phi Beta Kappa) and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class at the University of Virginia Law School. He has lectured at numerous seminars on bankruptcy. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Broward County Bar Association and has received awards from the Broward Bar. He takes pride in providing individual service to his clients.

Longtime trial lawyer in South Florida handling personal injury, professional malpractice, business litigation, mediation and arbitration. Former president of various local trial lawyer organizations and continuing active board member.

I focus my law practice in the areas of real property transaction and litigation, bankruptcy, business and immigration. I have experience representing public corporations, privately-held corporations and accredited investors, but take particular pride in representing entrepreneurs and small business owners - the cornerstone of the American economy.

A finance professor at Cornell first interested Kevin in bankruptcy law by relating the professor’s experiences under the Bankruptcy Act of 1898. At Villanova University School of Law, Kevin assisted a professor for two years updating an early treatise on the then-new Bankruptcy Code of 1978. Just out of law school, two bankruptcy judges in Newark, NJ hired Kevin as a shared law clerk. Thereafter Kevin has practiced in boutique firms, a large firm, as a solo practitioner, and currently practices with Patricia Gleason, whom he met in bankruptcy court during her internship with Chief Bankruptcy Judge...

Evan C. Leach, Esq. is originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. After graduating with a B.S. in Finance from Providence College, he relocated to Miami, Florida to work for several years in the pharmaceutical industry. Evan later realized his passion for the law and went on to graduate from the University of Miami School of Law in 2011 (Cum Laude). Evan has now been practicing law for more than 10 years and is currently licensed in both Florida and Massachusetts. Today, he commutes between Cape Cod and South Florida spending time with his family and friends while serving his clients in both...

Mr. Resnick is a highly skilled and experienced business litigator who concentrates on complex business litigation, non-competition covenant litigation, and arbitration matters. Mr. Resnick represents businesses in cases involving breach of contract, business torts, unfair competition, and intellectual property rights. Mr. Resnick has substantial Florida state court appellate experience with Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal and federal appellate experience with the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Resnick prides himself in keeping his clients well-informed throughout all phases of litigation, from initial consultation through summary judgment, settlement or trial, and appeal, if necessary. He is admitted to...

Matthew's practice is diverse. From the plaintiff's world of class action, mass torts, product liability, and catastrophic injury, to civil appellate practice over a wide range of subject. He also acts as an on-call "in-house counsel" to growing businesses. Matthew spent the first 15 years of his career in Boston and Los Angeles as a marketing and management executive, before graduating summa cum laude from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was also editor in chief of the Nova Law Review and received the Student Bar Association's Award for Academic...

I am a trial attorney and I have developed the knowledge and experience to aid my clients in all facets of litigation. My practice is focused on developing legally and factually sound arguments for every possible venue. I handle cases involving issues before trial courts, administrative courts, appellate courts, legislatures, civic boards, mediators and arbitrators.

Evonne Andris has been practicing law since 2003 and has been with Siegfried Rivera since 2012. Her practice is focused in the area of community association representation including condominium associations, townhome associations, shared facilities communities, master associations and homeowner associations. Her expertise includes providing guidance on general matters relating to associations and corporations, as well as counseling boards on the association’s legal documents, contracts, corporate actions, dispute resolution and other issues relating to the association as a corporation. Based upon her involvement with the Attorneys Council of Hadassah, Ms. Andris was admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

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Board Certified in both Consumer Bankruptcy and Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. 20 years experience in Bankruptcy Trustee representation and consumer & business bankruptcies for debtors. Highest earned rating by AVVO.com

James A. Boatman, Jr., is an attorney at the Boatman Law Firm in Naples, Florida. Mr. Boatman works with cases involving construction defect litigation, contract enforcement, foreclosure prosecution, foreclosure defense, internet wire fraud prosecution, special asset recovery, common law tort cases such as defamation and fraud and other complex legal issues. He serves clients in Naples and throughout the state of Florida.

Mr. Boatman has over 20 years of experience and is committed to helping his clients achieve their goals through negotiation or litigation. Licensed as an attorney since 1997, Mr. Boatman is qualified to appear before all Florida state courts,...

Daniel M. Herrera is a sole practitioner and the founder and owner of DMH Legal PLLC, a South Florida law firm serving primarily West Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Miami-Dade County. Mr. Herrera’s practice focuses on the areas of estate planning, real estate, and business law. A native of Florida, Mr. Herrera obtained his undergraduate degrees from Florida State University and, subsequently, his law degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. While in law school, Mr. Herrera earned multiple scholarships while serving as the Association of Business Law Students President and interning for...

Before his career as an attorney, for 16 years Mr. Polenberg successfully pursued a business management career, which included his tenure as a regional manager for Cintas Corporation. Mr. Polenberg managed the region by recruiting, training, developing, and producing sales and profit, which provides Mr. Polenberg with insight to the business challenges facing today's companies. Using his business experience, Mr. Polenberg became a lawyer with the prestigious law firm of Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, and then started his own firm in the summer of 2005, now known as Polenberg Cooper, P.A. As a result, Mr. Polenberg has civil litigation...

Tony Andre, Esq. is the principal shareholder of Andre Law. Before founding Andre Law, Mr. Andre worked at two of prominent law firms in the city. Mr. Andre is experienced in an assortment of legal matters from litigation to transactions. He has represented institutional clients and investors in transactions and litigation and has also represented those same clients in various capacities (including plaintiff, defendant, and neutral third party). Mr. Andre’s representative matters include the representation of a leading national bank in federal court involving high-stakes litigation involving the Republic of Argentina. In addition, Mr. Andre has represented countless...