Umatilla Business Lawyers

In 2011, I joined my father to form Suro & Suro. Since then, I have dedicated myself to serving the injured and seeking redress for those who have been wronged. I've been deeply involved in representing many plaintiffs in cases with outstanding outcomes, including federal jury verdicts and favorable settlements. Before then, I was an Associate in the Litigation Practice Group of McConnell Valdés LLC, Puerto Rico’s largest law firm. There, I had the honor of working with some of the island’s leading litigators and gained diverse experience, both in court and in the office. I also lead our firm's business and...

I bring fifteen years of experience to my practice as a civil litigator and transactional business attorney. Presently, I operate as a sole practitioner, offering in-house support to a range of small businesses and established corporate clients. My focus is on intellectual property law, where I provide trademark and copyright counseling to both corporate entities and creative individuals. Additionally, I offer appellate and litigation support as co-counsel for various firms, dealing with a wide array of civil issues. My background includes significant experience in litigating in both state and federal courts, with over ten years dedicated to complex brief writing and...

Tyler represents a diverse client base across a range of industries. His counseling of businesses and individuals is backed by extensive litigation experience at the state and federal level.

Tyler focuses his practice on a variety of business-related issues, including shareholder disputes and commercial collections. Tyler is also well-versed in financial fraud matters.

Prior to establishing his own practice, Tyler worked with a well-known Miami business litigation firm. There, he participated in all aspects of numerous matters, which included multi-million dollar commercial disputes, an active creditors’ rights practice and complex administrative agency litigation.

Tyler also worked at a nationally-known securities litigation...

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...

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

I practice civil litigation and criminal defense. I began my legal career in the Washington, D.C. office of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, a New York-based international law firm, where I was a member of the business fraud litigation group. In 2010, I returned to Sarasota, where I was born a raised, to practice law with my father, a board certified civil trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience, and his law partner, Elliott Metcalfe, an AV rated former public defender with over 30 years and thousands of trials worth of experience. I have experience representing commercial...

I am the owner and managing attorney of The Frazer Firm, a Palm Beach County-based business litigation and business law firm committed to protecting companies and their owners. Our practice focuses solely on solving the problems that keep business owners and executives up at night, so they can have peace of mind and focus on running their business. We assist clients with contract preparation and negotiation, business transactions, and operations with the goal to avoid costly and time-consuming disputes and litigation. When a dispute or litigation nevertheless arises, we aggressively endeavor to achieve an effective and efficient resolution with minimal...

Edward J. Welch is the founder of Welch Law, PLLC. Mr. Welch is highly regarded among his peers in the legal community of South Florida. His highly aggressive yet sensible approach to civil litigation routinely yields successful outcomes for his new and returning clients.

Recognized for Superlative Results and Service as a Business Litigation Attorney
Among his achievements, Mr. Welch has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in Business Litigation. Super Lawyers’ “Rising Star,” a peer–designated honor, is bestowed upon only the top 2.5% of lawyers practicing in Florida. In addition, Mr. Welch has been awarded the Silver...

Benjamin Lusk is an associate with Lusk, Drasites & Tolisano, P.A. and practices in the areas of civil litigation and civil trial.

Attorney Lawrence E. Crary III attended the University of Florida, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. From there, he went on to pursue his law degree, graduating from the University of Florida College of Law with his Juris Doctorate in 1977. He is a member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and the Martin County Bar Association. He is a member of the Southern District of the United States District Court for the state of Florida. In addition, Attorney Crary is associated with the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits of the United States Courts...

When you come to Crary Buchanan law firm, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive. James L.S. Bowdish is a Stuart, Florida lawyer who can help you work through whatever complications you may be experiencing at this time. He attended Wake Forest University and went on to receive his law degree from Stetson Law School. Attorney Bowdish has been AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been board certified by the Florida Bar. He previously was the president of the Martin County Bar Association and is a member of the Southern and Middle Districts of the...

Todd Passman has practiced law since 1998 and is admitted to the Florida Bar as well as the Georgia Bar.

He was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida, where he graduated from Fort Pierce Westwood High School in 1991. On graduating, Todd was awarded both a Florida Undergraduate Scholars Scholarship and a Florida State University Academic Scholars Scholarship. He attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and graduated in 1995 with a degree in accounting. While attending Florida State, Todd Passman studied abroad in London, England as part of Florida State University’s International Program. Finally, Todd attended the very prestigious...

As a partner at Band, Gates & Dramis, P.L., Chad Gates is proud to represent clients throughout the Sarasota area. He brings more than 20 years of impressive legal experience to the table, taking on a wide range of cases in that time. Attorney Gates handles matters involving estate planning, probate, personal injury, real estate law, corporate law, and various other issues. He boasts unwavering dedication to his clients, always striving to secure the best possible outcome on their behalves. From tenacious advocacy to skillful negotiations, he knows how to deliver it all. Attorney Gates is currently a member of...

DAVID P. JOHNSON received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan School of Business Administration and his law degree from Wayne State University. He has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Tax Law since 1995 and Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates since 1996. He is one of thirty eight (38) of Florida's 100,000 attorneys to be Board Certified in both Tax Law and Wills, Trusts and Estates. Certification is the highest level of evaluation of an attorney's competency and experience in the areas approved by the Florida Supreme...

Bishop L. Toups is an estate planning, elder law, and tax attorney in Southwest Florida. He helps clients with their various estate planning needs and helps clients navigate the Medicaid system here in Florida. He also represents clients nationwide and worldwide in front of the IRS. Bishop is also a V.A. accredited attorney and helps Veterans obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

He graduated from The Florida State University, Stetson University of College of Law, and he received a tax law degree (LL.M.) from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, which is consistently ranked a top 3...

Dually-licensed Attorney-CPA serving the tax planning & compliance, business law & planning, and accounting needs of domestic and foreign businesses, including their entrepreneurial owners. Currently owns and operates a multidisciplinary practice since 2012. Prior to 2012, spent over 10 years' professional experience within the "Big 4" global firms, including the Washington National Tax Office of one "Big 4" firm and the New York M&A-Transactions practice of another "Big 4" firm, having significant Director/Senior Manager-level experience. Licensed as both an Attorney (DC) and CPA (DC, FL, LA).

I have guided and advised clients through their personal and commercial transactions in business and real estate, through their simple and complex estate planning situations and also through all forms of estate administration and probate.

The law firm of Feldman & Roback focuses on real estate matters (such as the purchase, sale, and mortgage financing of real estate, title insurance, and closings), including the formation of limited liability companies and Florida land trusts as entities of choice for property transactions. We provide real estate closing services, including title insurance at competitive rates. We have been title agents for Old Republic Title Insurance Company and its predecessor, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, for more than thirty-five years, and are also agents for Alliant National Title Insurance Company. As real estate lawyers, we can expertly advise and help...

Although bilingual (English and French), Michael typically speaks only one language: advocacy. Through meticulously crafted arguments, Michael has waged battle on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts throughout Florida. If your cause or claim needs a champion, look no further. Michael’s experience includes litigating a variety of personal injury claims, contract breaches, and real estate disputes. In addition to his significant trial practice, Michael has also served as appellate counsel for clients in each of Florida’s five district courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. After receiving his...

Mr. Hunt received his Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Hanover College in 1983, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1986. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Hunt was formally a member of Kiefner & Hunt, P.A. from 2003-Sept. 2006 and a shareholder with the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida law firm, Becker &...

Jonathan is an AV Rated civil trial attorney whose practice is dedicated to representing a wide range of clients in disputes before state and federal courts as well as in alternative dispute forums. Jonathan left a large, international law firm so that he could provide personal attention and the highest quality of legal services to his clients. In his practice, Jonathan represents individuals in civil litigation and construction litigation. In addition to his litigation practice, Jonathan is both a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator, where is serves as a neutral in...

Steven W. Ledbetter works from his Venice, Florida, office on matters involving estate planning and administration, business transactions and corporate law, real estate, construction law, contract, and title insurance matters. Steven W. Ledbetter has been practicing law since 2002. His practice has included work in a wide range of subject areas while representing a wide range of clients including the federal government, corporations, financial institutions, and individuals. His practice has taken him from the mountains and rain of Portland, OR, to the shops and great restaurants of Dallas, TX, and finally back to his home state of Florida...

With over 25 years of legal experience, AnnaDanielle Carter, Esq., is a trusted advisor and thought leader in community association law. AnnaDanielle has built a career defined by her deep expertise in operational, management, and corporate decision-making issues, as well as her exceptional track record as a civil litigator in state, appellate, and federal courts. As a valued attorney at Hamilton Mikes, P.A., AnnaDanielle has been instrumental in supporting the firm's growth, representing over 300 common-interest associations, and delivering strategic solutions across a broad range of legal challenges. Her legal proficiency extends to matters involving The Florida Condominium Act, The...

For over 24 years, I have dedicated my legal skills to advising and zealously representing clients in a variety of areas, including Securities Arbitration, Business Litigation, Employment and Partnership Disputes, Breach of Contract, Fraud and Negligence Claims, Commercial Real Estate Leases, Professional Malpractice, and Intellectual Property Actions.

In addition to handling litigation matters, I also represent businesses and individuals in commercial and secured transactions as well as in drafting and negotiating general contracts (such as non-disclosure agreements, employment covenants, distribution contracts, licenses, etc.).

I have extensive experience representing all types of clients, from single individuals to Fortune 500 companies. ...

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...

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...

William John DiPetrillo has resided in South Florida since 1969. He attended the University of Florida where he played on the rugby team and graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. Mr. William “Bill” Dipetrillo went on to study law at the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 1997. That same year he was admitted to The Florida Bar, having passed the bar exam in the top ten percent on the first try. in addition, he assisted in teaching and speaking for the bar...

Ruben E. Socarras, Esq., a founding member of Chane Socarras, PLLC, focuses his practice in the areas of Complex Commercial Litigation, Business Law & Litigation, Employment Law & Litigation, Construction & Real Estate Litigation & general civil litigation. As an experienced litigator, Ruben often represents individuals and businesses in a variety of cases before state & federal courts, including cases involving contract disputes, temporary/permanent injunctions, torts, trade secrets, unfair competition, non-competition/non-solicitation agreements, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, employment related disputes, real estate and title claims, business dissolution, and shareholder/member disputes. Ruben also represents his clients before arbitration panels and in mediations,...

Corey, a Connecticut native, grew up in South Florida and Northern Virginia where he discovered an early interest in Law.

After graduating from high school, Corey served in the U.S. Navy onboard the U.S.S Harry S. Truman CVN-75 aircraft carrier as a Machinist Mate (MM) in Reactor Propulsion Division. As an MM, Corey helped operate and maintain vital equipment in the ship's nuclear power plant. Additionally, Corey participated in Command and Reactor Department drills to maintain mission readiness during the ship's 2010 Middle East Deployment. During the deployment the Truman provided close air support to coalition forces operating in...

Craig Sanders is the founding partner of the Sanders Law Group and a senior trial attorney. During the course of his more than thirty-year professional career, Mr. Sanders has handled complex civil litigation matters throughout the nations Federal Courts. Focusing his career on intellectual property (copyright and trademark infringement litigation), consumer protection, litigation and employment matters, Mr. Sanders oversees the Firm’s Intellectual Property Department and Trial Department. In addition to his IP experience, Mr. Sanders is also well-versed in commercial litigation having represented businesses in contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, shareholder disputes and derivative actions, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud...

My practice is concentrated in representing employers and entrepreneurs in all aspects of employment and business law including severance, termination issues, non-compete disputes and in issues involving the protection of proprietary information.

I also represents employers in Fair Labor Standards Act disputes, including those with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. I represent clients in complex commercial litigation regarding these issues at both the trial and appellate levels. A significant portion of my litigation experience has been in business breakups, corporate and partnership dissolutions, securities and shareholder disputes, and related valuation issues. My business litigation experience allows me to...