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Javier Ruiz
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Florida International University College of Law
Javier Ruiz is an attorney litigating in the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation. He specializes in Longshore and Defense Base Act cases for the injured. Mr. Ruiz works to help injured individuals through difficult and trying times by providing aggressive litigation and advice essential to obtaining benefits for them and settlements. Mr. Ruiz represents only the injured individual.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Ruiz worked extensively in the Court system for both Circuit Civil Judges and 3rd DCA judges. He gained a knowledge of case law research and legal writing while working these jobs. He also came to...
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Angel R. Kirkconnell
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Nova Southeastern University
Angel R. Kirkconnell represents the injured and their families, exclusively. Through aggressive advocacy, knowledge and preparation, Ms. Kirkconnell ensures that her clients receive all of the medical and indemnity afforded to them by law. Ms. Kirkconnell has the keen ability to exercise compassion and understanding and to obtain the best negotiated settlements possible. She gained her knowledge and experience by representing insurance carriers, third party administrators and employers in all phases of litigation. Her efforts resulted in negotiated settlements on complex and difficult cases. Ms. Kirkconnell has prevailed at numerous complex trials and hearings.
Ms. Kirkconnell graduated from Nova Southeastern University...
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Christie Hoffman Gibbons
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Miami School of Law and Harvard Law School
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Maria S. Fischer
Broward County, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Sheryl Ann Edwards
Sarasota County, FL Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(941) 363-0110
500 South Washington Boulevard
Suite 400
Sarasota, FL 34236
Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law
My name is Sheryl Edwards from The Edwards Law Firm, PL and I am a Sarasota foreclosure lawyer. If you are facing foreclosure, or threats of the same, then it is vital that you begin exploring your options, and that you begin to pursue the results that you need. I can help investigate your situation and ensure that all options are explored, and that your rights are defended throughout this process. Contact me to begin fighting these threats today!
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Jon Andrew Jacobson
Broward County, FL Attorney with 26 years of experience
110 East Broward Blvd.
Suite 1700
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Securities
Duke University School of Law
Jon has spent his entire legal career practicing securities. He handled over 1,000 securities matters and has successfully represented some of the most demanding clients in multi-million-dollar disputes throughout Florida and United States. He has represented individual and corporate clients in civil actions in state and federal court (at the trial and appellate level); in regulatory investigations; in arbitrations; and in private mediations.
Jon has handled a wide range of matters, including: (i) stockbroker misconduct and investment fraud disputes (including claims involving unsuitability, churning, unauthorized trading, failure to execute trades, failure to hedge, selling away, theft, research analyst conflicts of...
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Samuel Joseph Rabin
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Securities and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law and Nova Southeastern University
Our firm, Samuel J. Rabin Jr., P.A, is 100% dedicated to criminal defense in both federal and state courts. We have extensive experience and a successful track record in the defense and litigation of numerous types of crimes, including, but not limited to, asset forfeitures, criminal investigations, SEC litigation, domestic crimes, durable medical equipment fraud, grand jury investigations, healthcare fraud, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, pharmacy related fraud, insurance fraud, internet crimes, money laundering, mortgage fraud, narcotics and drug trafficking, public corruption, real estate fraud, RICO racketeering, sentencing hearings and sentencing reductions, tax and securities fraud, and white collar crimes. ...
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Allison L. Bishow
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Allison L Bishow is a family law attorney in Ft. Lauderdale specializing in divorce, child support, paternity, alimony, and time-sharing. As a family lawyer, Ms. Bishow listens to all client's objectives and concerns in order to develop an individualized strategy to meet the needs of each client. She approaches every custody, divorce, and child support case with immense compassion and detail, well aware of the emotional nature of these matters. She understands the value of mediation in developing positive working relationships between individuals in stressful situations, particularly where children are involved. She enjoys advocating for her clients and is committed...
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Nadia Lewis
Broward County, FL Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEntertainment & Sports, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
Florida Coastal School of Law
Nadia Lewis is a Florida licensed Immigration Attorney and founder of the Lewis Law, P.A. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Business with a minor in Business Administration from St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida and her Juris Doctor at Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, where she worked as a volunteer in the Florida Coastal School of Law Immigrant Rights Clinic. During her time at the Immigrant Rights Clinic, she represented low income immigrants in all types of immigration cases including representation before Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). She is a member...
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Raymond Haselman
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax
Nova Southeastern University
Tax attorney for all areas of taxpayer representation- civil or criminal. Family law and domestic violence representation also available. Member of the United States Tax Court Series 7 Licensed MBA Former Police Sergeant with on the street domestic violence experience
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Jay Lewis Farrow
Broward County, FL Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Miami School of Law
Jay Farrow is the Managing Attorney and Founder at Farrow Law Firm and licensed to practice in the state of Florida and New York.
Mr. Farrow is a University of Miami School of Law , Cum Laude, in 2002. Mr. Farrow was honored as a member of the Executive Board of the Business Law Review as the Senior Articles and Comments Editor and a member of the Entertainment and Sports Law Review.
Since 2003, Mr. Farrow’s career has spanned a wide range of legal disciplines and has represented individuals and companies such as Fortune 500 general contractors in private and...
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Joseph Gurian
Miami-Dade County, FL Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Immigration
St. Thomas University School of Law
Joseph Gurian is principal of the Gurian Group, a law firm that specializes in immigration, criminal law, estate planning and probate. He is a proud alumnus of Florida International University; where he received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then went on to receive his Doctorate of Law at St. Thomas University. Joseph was inspired to become an immigration attorney after visiting the Holocaust Museum in Miami Beach where he saw his great grandfather’s name, for whom he was named after, on the memorial wall. His family came to the US, fleeing persecution in Poland and a...
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Marc Stuart Schiller
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Workers' Comp
St. Thomas University School of Law
I am Marc Schiller, the managing and founding partner of The Schiller Kessler Group. I was born in Merrick, New York, and moved to Florida with my family in 1984. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida State University in 1992, followed by my J.D. Degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1995.
After law school, I began my career as an associate at a prestigious law firm where I worked on personal injury and wrongful death claims. A few years later, I decided to start my own law firm, dedicating my practice to...
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Renata Castro
Broward County, FL Lawyer
Free ConsultationImmigration
Nova Southeastern University
Originally from Brazil, I am an immigration attorney passionate for what I consider the biggest dream of all - the american dream.
In representing a wide range of clients, from victims of domestic violence to successful entrepreneurs and aliens of extraordinary ability, as well as corporations seeking to sponsor prospective foreign employees through the PERM process, to name a few, I have acquired a wide range of legal knowledge which can prove essential in discussing a variety of options with our clients.
An immigration attorney has to be resourceful, committed and knowledgeable. The hopes and dreams of families, professionals, entrepreneurs...
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Luis A. Guerra
Broward County, FL Attorney
(786) 893-3322
3111 N. University Dr.
Suite 429
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Immigration
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University, University of Notre Dame Law School and Georgia State University College of Law
Immigration issues can be extremely difficult and it is important to find an attorney who can understand the challenges you face when dealing with these issues. Guerra Saenz, PL is home to a Fort Lauderdale immigration attorney who can relate to your situation and has the capability to fight for your rights. This firm's lead attorney, Luis A. Guerra, is an immigrant from Peru who overcame many obstacles and went through the entire grueling process of obtaining a green card, establishing permanent resident status, and finally gaining full citizenship. His personal experience gives him the knowledge and skill needed to...
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M. Scott Kleiman
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Florida
M. Scott Kleiman is an experienced and dedicated trial and transactional attorney who has practiced law in Dade, Broward and throughout Florida for 30 years. He represents clients in the areas of real estate and corporate transactional matters, after devoting many years of his practice to commercial litigation. He continues to litigate select matters for his clients, primarily in commercial and real estate based actions, including lender-borrower matters, foreclosures, landlord-tenant disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, and consumer and collection matters.
Mr. Kleiman’s real estate transactional representation and experience includes: the purchase and sale of commercial and residential real property; real estate...
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M. Michelle Robles
Sarasota County, FL Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Stetson University College of Law and Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Michelle is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law with an L.LM in Elder Law, Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law with a Juris Doctor, State College of Florida with a Paralegal Certificate, University of South Florida - Sarasota/Manatee with a Bachelor's Degree in History, University of Phoenix with a Master in Accountancy, and Florida Metropolitan University with a Bachelor's in Accounting.
A firm believer in education, she continues to encourage others by being an Adjunct Professor at State College of Florida's Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and Venice Campuses since 2016. She teaches the Legal Research and...
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Sherri B. Simpson
Broward County, FL Attorney with 34 years of experience
(954) 524-4141
Belle Terre Building
7800 West Oakland Park Blvd Ste B-102
Sunrise, FL 33351
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Consumer
University of Miami
I have been an attorney since 1990 and have focused on foreclosure defense since 1993 and bankruptcy since 1997. I have also handled a lot of business matters from sales to contract drafting, asset protection to bankruptcy.
I have a very well rounded background including family law, elder law, probate, lemon laws, tax law and consumer protection law. This wide breadth of knowledge allows me to see possibilities other attorneys miss, and to help you determine the best course of action for your individual circumstances.
I can help if you are behind in child support, have not paid individual, payroll...
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Andres H. Lopez
Broward County, FL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Andres ("Andy") Lopez decided to open this firm to provide high-quality legal representation with the personal attention each client deserves. Mr. Lopez focuses his practice on personal injury, immigration, insurance coverage disputes and commercial litigation.
Mr. Lopez began his career in one of the most prestigious law firms in Maryland, where he concentrated on complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters. When Mr. Lopez moved to Florida, he practiced law in top boutique firms located in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, where he focused on professional malpractice, insurance coverage, and bankruptcy.
Mr. Lopez was born in La Paz, Bolivia, and his family moved to...
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Cesar Mejia Duenas
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Miami School of Law, University of Miami School of Law, Brooklyn Law School and Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras
Cesar is an International Attorney specialized in business law, litigation, and cross-border investments. He assists start-ups and seasoned investors to structure their business efficiently, reducing risk and setting them up for success. His experience in dispute resolution and litigation allows him to provide comprehensive and top-notch advise zealously protecting the interest of his clients.
He holds a J.D. and International Arbitration LL.M. from the University of Miami School of law, an LL.M. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers from Brooklyn Law School, and a Licenciatura en Derecho “Cum Laude” from the Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras. He is admitted to practice law in the states...
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Jarrett Lee DeLuca
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Jarrett DeLuca focuses his practice on complex personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice litigation. He has consistently been recognized by his peers in the area of plaintiff’s personal injury law, has published articles in both state and national legal journals, and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar awards and settlements for his clients. Since 2012, Jarrett has been listed every year by Florida Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star in the area of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation – a recognition given to only 2.5% of Florida’s lawyers. He was also named by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under...
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Eliot Brais
Miami-Dade County, FL Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
New England Law | Boston
Eliot T. Brais is the sole and managing shareholder in his North Attleboro, Massachusetts office. He began his law career in 1988, joining his father, Ronald A. Brais, who had enjoyed a 40 year practice primarily concentrating on estate planning and small business law.
In his father’s footsteps, Eliot T. Brais’ areas of expertise include estate and business planning. Over the years, Eliot’s practice areas expanded to include real estate, real estate development and criminal law having handled in excess of 1,000 criminal cases and 50 trials.
Eliot T. Brais’ representation of clients’ interests goes well beyond the award of monetary sums...
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Jeffrey Schatzman
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 35 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jeffrey N. Schatzman is a native of Miami, Florida. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1986 and his J.D. degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Western Michigan University) in 1989.
Mr. Schatzman is a member of The Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts as well as the Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Mr. Schatzman concentrates his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy, representing both creditors and debtors; Commercial Collections; Commercial Litigation; and Commercial Transactions.
He has been a...
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Candise Lynn Shanbron
Miami-Dade County, FL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
University of Miami School of Law
Admitted to the Florida State Bar in 2003, Candise Shanbron has dedicated her entire legal career to handling insurance cases involving property damage and personal injury cases. She began her legal career representing insurance companies, which has provided her with great insight, unique vantage point and advantage in representing policyholders and injured individuals throughout the State of Florida. Today, Candise is the managing partner of Cernitz Law. Cernitz Law takes a collaborative approach to handling cases. All lawyers are involved in all the cases. They are constantly conducting round-table discussions on cases, as the lawyers of...
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James Hannon
Miami-Dade County, FL Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law
James Hannon is a native of Miami, Florida and a founding shareholder of the law firm, Hannon Legal Group. The firm began on Brickell Avenue in the heart of Miami's financial district and relocated to central downtown Dadeland. The Firm specializes in serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, negligent security, dialysis errors, pharmacy errors, premises liability, defective products, crime victim's rights, cruise line negligence and insurance claims.
Mr. Hannon holds an AV Preeminent Rating - the highest rating for legal skill and ethics - in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory and has been repeatedly recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers...
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William Gaston McLean III
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 13 years of experience
Immigration
Florida Coastal School of Law
I am a Chicago and Miami lawyer practicing family- and employment-based immigration law, and removal and deportation defense and appeals. I also work with criminal and family law issues as they arise in the context of immigration cases.
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Enrique Ferrer
Miami-Dade County, FL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
University of Miami School of Law
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Jeffrey S. Weiner
Miami-Dade County, FL Lawyer with 51 years of experience
(305) 670-9919
9130 South Dadeland Boulevard
Two Datran Center, Suite 1910
Miami, FL 33156
Free ConsultationAppeals, International and White Collar Crime
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Diana Santa Maria
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
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Michael L. Lechtman
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
University of Miami School of Law
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Franklyn Maurice Krieger
Charlotte County, FL Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Immigration
Wayne State University Law School
Florida Immigration Law Center, P.A. takes great pride in its comprehensive representation of clients and the positive results Attorney Frank Krieger consistently achieves. These results are driven by the work ethic, knowledge, and high level of professionalism applied to each matter. In order to fully understand our clients’ objectives, Attorney Frank Krieger provides each client with the individual time and attention he or she deserves. By employing a detailed and methodical approach to our clients’ needs, we are able to explore all appropriate options necessary to achieve successful results. Florida Immigration Law Center, P.A. is dedicated to helping our...
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Bryan R. Greenberg
Charlotte County, FL Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
Bryan was born in Orlando, Florida. His family moved to Charlotte County a year later. He attended Port Charlotte Middle School and Charlotte High School (Class of 2008). He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, and graduated with a degree in Economics. Immediately thereafter, Bryan attended Stetson University’s College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he was an Honor Roll student and graduated with his law degree.
Bryan joined All Injuries Law firm in May of 2017. Before then, he worked as an attorney at a large insurance defense firm in Sarasota representing giant insurance companies and...
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Nadia Leah Pazos
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Insurance Claims
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Practicing since 2005, Nadia is an award-winning lawyer, with experience practicing in both New York and Florida, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.
Awards:
AV Preeminent – Martindale Hubbell
Rising Stars – Super Lawyers
Top 10% in USA – Lawyers of Distinction
Client’s Choice – Avvo
Ten Best – Client Satisfaction – AIFLA
10 Best Attorneys – AIFLA
40 Under 40 – National Advocates
Top 100 – National Advocates
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Alexander D. Weisberg
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 25 years of experience
5846 S. Flamingo Road, #290
Cooper City, FL 33330
Free ConsultationConsumer
The John Marshall Law School
I am the founding and managing attorney at the Weisberg Consumer Law Group, PA, and have practiced consumer protection law exclusively for the past twenty years. I have represented thousands of consumers in more than 40 states across the country in a variety of consumer matters, with the focus on Lemon Law, breach of warranty and dealer fraud cases.
Since 2000, I have personally participated in hundreds of consumer arbitration hearings and have tried to jury verdict dozens of consumer protection cases in Florida, Illinois, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Washington. I also prevailed on appeal in Florida...
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Alexandra Lopez
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
St. Thomas University School of Law
I’m an experienced Florida bankruptcy lawyer and represent clients in all types of cases, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, foreclosure prevention, and estate planning matters. I provide personal attention to each of my clients and will fight for your rights throughout your case.
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Nicolas A. Treptow
Lee County, FL Lawyer
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Florida International University College of Law
I was born and raised in Miami, and am a proud graduate of Christopher Columbus High School. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Sport Management at Florida State University in 2019 and went on to earn my Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2024.
During my time at law school, I had the honor of serving as President of the FIU Law’s Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) chapter. In this role, I was responsible for organizing various events and was recognized with the Student Member of the Year Award. Additionally, I was actively involved in the...
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Ana Maria Perez
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 17 years of experience
Immigration
St. Thomas University School of Law
Ana Maria Perez was born in Colombia. She attended St. Thomas School of Law and made dean's list three semesters. She is a dedicated attorney that will take your case seriously.
La abogada Ana Maria Perez, nació en Colombia. Obtuvo su diploma de derecho en Universidad de St. Thomas con honores en tres semestres. La abogada es un persona dedicada que tratara su caso con la seriedad que merece.
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Asheley Figueroa-Santana
Broward County, FL Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
St. Thomas University School of Law
Asheley Figueroa-Santana is an associate attorney at Cecere Santana, PA. Mrs. Figueroa-Santana works on cases relating to Personal Injury and Property Litigation claims. As a member of both departments, she assists Mr. Cecere with cases relating to automobile accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, negligent security, faulty products, and wrongful death. Additionally, she is responsible for obtaining benefits for our clients for damages from hurricanes, storms, fires, water among other types of property claims. She is a zealous advocate for our client’s rights and continually strives to obtain the best results.
Mrs. Figueroa-Santana began her...
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John Bristol
Broward County, FL Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
I am an experienced Bankruptcy attorney dedicated to helping my clients in bankruptcy matters such as Chapter 7, Chapter 13, mortgage foreclosure, wage garnishment, and more.
I have decades of experience that includes handling all aspects of each case from start to finish.
Call or visit my website for more information.
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Rima C. Bardawil
Miami-Dade County, FL Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and Insurance Claims
St. Thomas University School of Law
Personal Injury and Insurance Claims Attorney: I think my best qualities are empathy and passion. My empathetic nature allows me to identify with my client's needs and pain; and my passion allows me to fight relentlessly for their legal rights and for Justice. That may be an understatement, as many of my clients have gone as far as calling my litigation style as ferocious when it comes to protecting their rights and getting what’s rightfully theirs. I have been unyielding in defending my community for the past 18 years. And it all started when I was a young curious girl...