Clewiston Lawyers

Former Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Prosecutor; 27 years experience in criminal law; “high rate of acquittals/dismissals” for domestic violence cases. Nationally recognized for her work in domestic violence defense, and has obtained acquittals/dismissals in several high profile sex assault cases. Listed in: Who’s Who in Top U.S. Criminal Defense Attorneys; Who’s Who in American Criminal Lawyers. Book award, Trial Workshop, (Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Dec. 1996); book award, Advanced Trial Workshop, (Thomas M. Cooley Law School, May 1997). Referenced by SEC in development of new regulations, “Money Laundering in the Securities Industry,”. Published dissertation Georgetown...

It's about you. You want your problem solved? Want to be a name and not a number? Need a lawyer that is passionate, caring, truthful and prepared? I help people solve their problems. I keep my caseload small so I can take better care of my clients. I only practice criminal defense and personal injury. I have a passion for sticking up for the little guy - the accused and the injured victim. You won't see me on billboards or the backs of buses. You will see me trying cases at...

Brian Gabriel is the driving force behind the Law Office of Gabriel & Gabriel. He has been in practice for over 30 years and his experience during that time has been devoted almost exclusively to the defense of criminal cases. He began his career at the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant State Attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida, he prosecuted thousands of cases of individuals charged with various crimes. However, he spent a majority of his time developing his skills in handling DUI litigation. In 1995, Brian Gabriel started his own private practice centered around the...

Healthcare - M&A - Employment Contracts - For Physicians and Dentists. Cross disciplined in healthcare compliance, corporate governance and transactions | advise management and review physician, dentist and related commercial agreements | real estate and supply chain contracting | litigation - counsel on over 1,700 court cases| insurance coverage (PL, GL, PD, Cyber) | methodical process work-flow and project tracking | strategic risk assessment. Through these times of corporatization of medicine, Ben Mirza offers practical legal advice to avoid the pitfalls in healthcare regulations; guiding healthcare businesses during their most challenging times including mergers and acquisitions and complex...

John Tolley is a former Prosecutor & Insurance Defense lawyer licensed in the States of New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Mr. Tolley has tried over 45 criminal and civil jury trials. He is the co-owner and a partner in JT Law Firm where he represents clients in disputes regarding homeowner's insurance claims and criminal defense. Mr. Tolley attended Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2014. While in law school, Mr. Tolley was an active member of the Nova Trial Association and the Moot Court Society, representing his law school in...

Dawn Richards has been practicing law since 2008 when she opened her own practice in Pottsville, PA and served the community by providing general law including: estates, real estate, tax, probate, collections, guardianships, family law and business law. She has practiced in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Florida for 16 years. In addition to her legal experience she has over 25 years experience in business and health care. She graduated with a BS in Accounting in 1991, a Masters in Business Administration in 1995 and a Juris Doctor in 2008. Her business acumen includes: compliance...

Mediation versus Litigation I am here to help you with your Uncontested, Pre-suit, Pro se Divorce Mediation. It is a voluntary process chosen by couples that have decided to divorce, but who want to avoid the financial and emotional costs associated with retaining attorneys and litigating their disputes. With a deep appreciation for the nuances of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, I promise to mediate your case with integrity and compassion. I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and Qualified Advanced Arbitrator, among other certifications. Licensed to practice law for almost...

Venus Caruso is a Florida-based attorney who has been practicing law for over two decades. Her professional experience includes serving as the lead in-house legal counsel for two different companies spanning over 7 years. Prior to that, Venus was a Partner at the national law firm of Akerman where she represented large and mid-size companies in complex commercial litigation cases, including breach of contract, fraud, healthcare fraud and abuse, and other tort-based claims arising from business disputes and practices. At the same time, Venus counseled business owners, small and large, as well as professionals on various legal matters, including business...

Monica Balyasny is a licensed attorney in the States of Florida and New York. She is fluent in both English and Russian.

Mrs. Balyasny graduated from John Jay College with a Bachelors in Science in Criminal Justice in 2012. After graduation, she moved to South Florida to attend Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2018. While in law school, Mrs. Balyasny received her concentration in Health Law while actively participating in extracurricular activities at Nova. She was a representative for the Jewish Law Society Association and a member of the “Pulse” Health...

Joshua Brownlee is a trial lawyer and partner of JT Law Firm. Mr. Brownlee has tried several jury trials in which he has obtained favorable verdicts in favor of his clients. Mr. Brownlee has represented hundreds of policy holders in both Commercial and Residential Property Insurance claims. Mr. Brownlee is a Partner at JT Law Firm where he serves clients, protect their interests, and helps them recover from their insurance company. Throughout his career Mr. Brownlee has earned over $2.5 million in settlements for his clients. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Brownlee graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a...

Jesse Bernheim is a highly-regarded and sought-after attorney with valuable legal experience in nationwide cases as the founding partner of BK Law, LLC. Through his boutique firm, Jesse serves his clients in the areas of complex personal injury matters, first-party insurance, product liability, medical device and pharmaceutical litigation, commercial and business litigation, and workers’ compensation. Jesse has a dedicated hands-on approach to his clients’ legal issues; his efforts have resulted in numerous favorable, multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts against leading global companies. His firm has established a reputation marked by excellence with offices throughout Florida and Massachusetts. Jesse has achieved notable results...

I worked for the insurance companies for 10 years before becoming a trial lawyer for the past 37 years. While working for the insurance companies I learned how insurance companies operate and gained valuable inside information. I have concentrated my practice in the area of personal injury including automobile accidents, premises liability, in adequate security, brain damage, and a variety of other types of cases. I am bilingual in English and Spanish.

I pride myself on the personal service we give to every client. I provide my cell phone number for 24/7 access to me personally. I...

David Luber has a Master of Laws in Estate Planning. He has served as a chairperson a local bar association Probate and Trust section & President of an estate planning council. David has helped clients with Florida Probate, Wills, & Inheritance Law issues for over 2 decades. Personal Attention provided & Flexible scheduling is available.
Help is provided for beneficiaries, heirs and personal representatives.
David can be reached directly and toll free 866 561-1499 for Florida Probate and Inheritance law issues throughout Florida and promptly responds to emails. He founded the Estate Planning Law Firm, PA serving Probate...

Alan S. Neufeld, the founding partner, brings over 39 years of experience in advocating for seriously injured clients. He has litigated cases in both Federal District Court and State Circuit Courts, achieving notable records for the highest awards in personal injury cases.

Since 1979, Jay has concentrated his practice in estate planning, IRS tax controversies, trust administration, corporate and commercial law, probate and real estate law. In addition, Jay has extensive experience in local governmental matters and also represents condominium associations and property owner associations in their governance and property matters Jay works with individuals and business owners to ensure cost effective transfer of family wealth to desired beneficiaries, including charities, with minimal estate and gift taxes. Jay also represents emerging and mature businesses in most aspects of corporate law, including employee, shareholder and partnership agreements, financing and leasing agreements, mergers and...

Mr. Coane received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors from Penn State University in 1979. He received a Juris Doctor Degree in Law from the University of Houston in 1981, and is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United State Court of Appeals in Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Atlanta and San Francisco. He is also admitted to practice by the U.S. District Court for the Northern...

EDUCATION: -Bachelor of Arts (summa cum laude) with majors in French and Mathematics; University of Miami. -Juris Doctor (Law), University of Florida -Master of Laws (Tax), University of Florida WORK EXPERIENCE: -Magda Abdo-Gomez, lawyer -TAX LAWYER: As a former IRS attorney with over 33 years of experience providing legal help to taxpayers before the IRS I focus on providing all manner of tax relief including: -IRS payment plan -Tax lien matters -Levies and wage garnishment -IRS audits -Tax Court litigation -BANKRUPTCY LAWYER: With over 30 years of experience and as a professor of bankruptcy,...

Mr. Sonn focuses his practice principally on complex securities litigation matters, including class actions.

During his career, Mr. Sonn has litigated numerous cases to successful resolution, recovering many millions of dollars for defrauded investors. He recently won a $50 million final judgment in Katz v. MRT Holdings, one of the few cases in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act passed in 1995 to yield a final judgment on the merits.

Frequently, Mr. Sonn serves as a television commentator on securities fraud and ponzi scheme cases for CNBC, The CBS Sunday Morning Show, BBC Radio, ABC and MSNBC.

Mr. Sonn was the CNBC contributing...

Mr Garland considers every case as different and potentially unique. It is often useful to focus on the core issue that a case presents. In a particular case it may be to simply admit that the accused did the "act" being charged, but to point out how that act is protected by the Constitution, by a privilege, or by a statutory right.

The war on crime has many victims. Overall, statistics show that crime has dropped over the past 30 years. Yet arrests must be made to justify the existence of, and funding for, the police-prison industrial complex. Many arrests are...

David Fuchs is the lead personal injury lawyer and founder of David I. Fuchs, Injury & Accident Lawyer, P.A. The firm helps injury victims throughout South Florida, including all of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. He has extensive experience handling injury claims related to car accidents, truck accidents, and other accidents involving serious injuries. He was admitted to the Florida bar in 1991 and founded his law firm in order to provide caring, comprehensive representation to accident victims.

My Practice: I can’t believe how lucky I am. At VLP we’ve managed to have the best of both worlds. You know that in any big organization, you’ll have a mix: a small percentage of stars, a large mass of solid performers, and a percentage who maybe should be in a different line of work. We’ve cherry-picked the stars from elite law firms, but haven’t taken on the staggering big firm overhead. The result is I get to work with only the best, and our sane operating cost allows both you and us to do well financially. Our clients couldn’t...

The William Moore Law Firm has been helping individuals in South Florida for over two decades. When it comes to retaining liberty and property, Attorney Moore has proven himself to be a tireless and successful advocate for clients who are deserving of a second chance. Our team's experience and understanding of State and Federal law as it pertains to both finance and the legality of certain actions make us the ideal choice for those in need of a fresh start.

Contact our office and schedule a free consultation to learn how we can help you.

Morgan B. Edelboim focuses his practice primarily on bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Mr. Edelboim is experienced in handling all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings, as well as bankruptcy avoidance, workouts, and creditors’ rights. He has extensive experience representing both individual debtors and corporate debtors in all types of bankruptcy matters.

Mr. Edelboim has won ratings such as having the highest possible AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® and a 10.0 Avvo rating, which is an indication of his legal ability and high ethical standards. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the...

Brett M. Schwartz, Esq., a leading Miami criminal defense lawyer, is well-known for his expertise and dedication in court. Influenced by his father's work as a defense attorney, Brett has a strong understanding of the legal system. He has worked both as a prosecutor and a defense lawyer, giving him a broad view of criminal cases. His education includes a degree from the University of Miami and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. Brett is highly recognized in his field, with awards like The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in 2022, Top Attorneys in Florida in 2019,...

Family law attorney Ms. Carmen Soto was born in South Florida and speaks fluent Spanish and English. She has traveled extensively and has been exposed to many diverse cultural environments and is, therefore, understanding and sensitive to the cultural differences of a diverse, international clientele. Her practice is devoted to family related issues, as well as civil litigation. During her career, Ms. Soto was employed for three years with the Department of Children and Families and understands the emotional hardship that families undergo during times of extraordinary stress. She has experience dealing with people going through extreme conflicts. She has...

After growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, TJ moved to Florida to attend Florida Gulf Coast University immediately followed by law school at Nova Southeastern University. Over the span of his career, TJ has defended the nation’s largest automobile manufacturers, protected small and mid-sized business interests, drafted contracts for tech companies such as Google, and represented some of the largest golf course communities in South Florida. TJ’s well-rounded experience provides a unique perspective that enables him to capture all his client’s needs and goals with each project. TJ is licensed in California, Florida and Washington, D.C, along with numerous...

For ten years, Mr. Glassman worked as an assistant public defender at the Law Office of the Broward County Public Defender. Mr. Glassman has handled cases ranging from driving and drug offenses to complex white collar crime cases to first degree murders and sexual batteries. At the end of his tenure with the Public Defender, Mr. Glassman was assigned to the major crimes unit, primarily handling homicides and acting as co-counsel on several death penalty cases. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Glassman worked as an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University teaching a college-level class on...

Attorney Robert W. Kelley is a founding Partner at Kelley / Uustal. Mr. Kelley is a highly accomplished attorney and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in the United States. He has also earned numerous other awards and recognitions, including his continued inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication, Florida Super Lawyers® Magazine, and South Florida’s Best Lawyers. Mr. Kelley has tried over 100 jury trials during his career. His record of success includes the 7th largest jury verdict in the country according to the National Law Journal, and more than 25 multi-million jury...

Before I became part of the team at Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman and Associates, I held the position of Senior Associate at a firm focused on complex commercial litigation defense. I am also deeply involved in the local legal community, serving as a board member of the Young Lawyer’s Section for the Broward County Bar Association. I frequently participate in the BCBA’s YouTube podcast, where I discuss various emerging fields of the law, including NFTs and artificial intelligence. Outside of my professional life, I have a passion for drawing and visiting museums. I also dedicate time to working out and immersing myself...

Mr. Miklas practices all types of labor and employment law exclusively representing management (employers), including both private employers, as well as Florida municipalities and school districts. He has authored hundreds of articles, has co-authored a LexisNexis Expert Commentary in his field of work and, for the past seventeen years, he has been a contributing author and editor for two leading labor and employment law hornbooks. Mr. Miklas has been listed in Florida Super Lawyers for nine years and he is a frequent employment law presenter and is a nationally recognized speaker and an invited guest lecturer...

David is a partner at Morgan & Morgan Business Trial Group, practicing intellectual property law and commercial litigation. David represents his clients in litigation as both plaintiffs and defendants. He is experienced in dealing with litigation involving business and contract disputes, employment and labor claims, landlord-tenant issues, personal injury, professional malpractice, and all areas of intellectual property (including patents, copyrights, and trademarks). While often able to resolve disputes through negotiation or mediation, David is comfortable taking difficult cases to trial in both state and federal court and arguing before administrative hearings. He also assists clients acquire, secure, and monetize...

I am your New York-Florida connection, with offices on Long Island and in Fort Lauderdale. I practice: Estate planning for New Yorkers and Floridians, especially for those contemplating changing domiciles; administration of estates in both states, especially ancillary administrations for decedents with properties in both or either state; real estate transactions in both states, especially New Yorkers buying or selling in Florida. I also practice in the areas of litigation and small business law. I have more than 25 years' experience practicing law in Florida, and eight in New York. My office provides caring service with an...

Suzanne Gorowitz has been representing injured workers in South Florida for over 30 years. She is the owner of Sadow & Gorowitz, P.A. and has been given the highest rating of “AV Preeminent” through Martindale Hubbell for well over 20 years. Ms. Gorowitz graduated with her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida in 1990. While there, she received book awards in both Professional Responsibility and Family Law. Prior to that, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Florida in 1987 with a B.A. in Political Science. She was also honored by the National Association of...

Mihai Vrasmasu is a partner in the Miami, Florida, office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP. As one of the founders of Shook’s pharmaceutical and medical device practice in Miami, Mihai was instrumental in growing it into one of the top pharma practices in South Florida and gaining favorable results for clients such as Bausch & Lomb, Pfizer, Boston Scientific, and Bayer. Over the years, Mihai has taken and defended countless depositions of various witnesses—including medical experts and treating physicians—in high-stakes cases across the country.

Richard Robbins is based out of the Miami office of Morgan & Morgan and handles workers' compensation claims in Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties. Mr. Robbins was raised in Marathon in the Florida Keys. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in 2000, and graduated cum laude from Barry University School of Law in 2010. Mr. Robbins is Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation, a distinction given to less than 2 percent of all attorneys practicing in the State of Florida. This certifies him as a lawyer with special knowledge, skills and proficiency, and he is considered...

Robert Stone Jeffrey is the owner of Jeffrey Law, PA, and focuses his practice on domestic and international marital and family law disputes, including divorce and child custody issues, throughout the state of Florida. Robert also handles civil and family law appeals and business litigation. Robert is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of Florida, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States District Courts?in and for?the?Middle District of Florida and the Southern District of Florida.

Prior to founding Jeffrey Law, PA, Robert was a partner at two boutique commercial and family law...

At The Law Office of Annette Newman, PLLC - EEO LAWYER, I am committed to delivering professional, full-service legal solutions at an affordable rate across Florida. My practice is primarily focused on employment and labor law claims, which include discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, religion, and disability. I also handle sexual harassment claims, issues of unpaid wages or overtime, whistle blower claims, unemployment hearings and appeals, as well as housing and public accommodation discrimination, among other civil rights issues. In addition to these areas, I manage all types of employment agreements, such as those for independent...

I have been practicing law in the state of Florida for 23 years. I attended the University of Miami Law School and received my Juris Doctor in May in 1989. After graduating from law school and passing the Florida Bar the first time I took the exam. I went into private practice as a sole practitioner. During my three years in law school I clerked at the law offices of Terry Rosenblum P.A. as a clerk I worked on cases involving Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Aviation Law, Real Estate Law, and Family Law. I worked for approximately 9 different attorneys at...

Alvaro Acevedo “Al” is a tax and international law attorney, certified public accountant, and enrolled agent. The only one in Florida. He focuses in representing business entities and individuals in all domestic and international tax matters. Al provides, structuring, consulting, representation, asset protection, corporate administration and litigation services. Al is the only tax attorney in Florida that is federally licensed to represent before the I.R.S., the U.S. Tax Court, and the U.S. Court of International Trade in all 50 states and D.C.. He is also certified as a Tax Resolution Specialist and is a fellow of the National Tax Practice...

O'Brien Hatfield, PA is a criminal defense law firm that focuses on nationwide federal criminal defense and statewide criminal defense and criminal appeals. Attorney Mark J. O'Brien is the firm's founder and managing partner. He handles federal criminal cases in federal criminal courts statewide and in federal criminal courts throughout the United States. Formerly a Miami prosecutor, Mark is now widely lauded by federal judges and federal prosecutors as one of the best federal defense attorneys in the country. Mark is so in demand that his office is often an airplane with a WiFi connection. Despite reaching such great heights, Mark...