North Lauderdale Lawyers

Robert Zimmerman, a native of Long Island, New York, has been helping victims through Florida and the United States seek justice for more than 20 years. He represents clients in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect. Robert is a “Double Gator,” obtaining both his B.S. and law degree from the University of Florida. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1989 and started the practice of law with the Judge Advocate General’s Office of the United States Navy. While serving, Lieutenant Zimmerman was awarded the prestigious Navy Achievement Medal, which...

Hailing from Long Island, New York, attorney Christopher Lassen came over to the beautiful area of South Florida in his childhood. He has since become a true Floridian, completing his undergraduate Bachelor's degree with a Legal Studies major and Business Administration minor from the University of Central Florida.
He completed his law degree in Barry University of Law in Orlando, Florida and went immediately on to obtain experience with various firms in the Orlando and Boca Raton areas, working on cases anywhere from motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice to general plaintiff’s personal injury legal proceedings.
Having been with...

Dean H. Freeman is the managing partner of Freeman Injury Law and is proud to represent injured clients in the Miami, Plantation, West Palm Beach, and Orlando area. Mr. Freeman's long and successful career in injury law all began when he joined the U.S. Army, learning the skills of a combat medic. He obtained an honorable discharge and pursued his studies in the health sciences.
Attorney Freeman graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's in Health Administration, which helped him in understanding the management of health organizations including several health insurance companies.
He continued on to obtain his Juris Doctor...

Erik Bower is an attorney practicing law in the fields of personal injury and worker's compensation, with a focus on Defense Base Act cases.

Mr. Bower earned his B.A. in Criminology from the University of Florida and his law degree from Nova Southeastern University. While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Bower was inducted into The Order of Barristers, which is an honor given only to the top individuals who have excelled in oral advocacy and writing skills.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Bower worked at the Broward State Attorney's Office, where he further advanced his advocacy and litigation skills. However it...

I grew up in South Florida and enjoy helping businesses develop and prosper throughout the South Florida community. I have helped businesses and their owners develop and start their operations, and advised them in many areas throughout their business life, including contracts issues, negotiations, and any potential lawsuits that may arise.

I graduated from Florida State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Risk Management/Insurance, and earned my Juris Doctorate from the Shepard Broad College of Law, Nova Southeastern University in 2008. I currently live in Broward County with my wife Rachel and two children, Emily and...

Ben Murphey is an attorney with the Fort Lauderdale law firm of Lawlor Winston. Mr. Murphey was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1971. Before entering college, he served in the U. S. Army Infantry where he earned his airborne wings, and had the honor of serving as a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He has been admitted to practice before all Florida Courts, the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Murphey's practice areas include general and...

Originally from Boston, Mr. Lawlor received his B.A. from Barry University in Miami and his law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1994. After several years of trying cases at local litigation firms in South Florida, Mr. Lawlor opened his own practice in 1996, and, in 1998, eventually began what is now the Law Firm of Lawlor, White & Murphey. Mr. Lawlor has a wide and varied legal background, including personal injury litigation, business litigation, criminal defense trial work and matrimonial law. His areas of focus are complex personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. John...

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.

Shannon McLin founded a boutique appellate law firm after serving as a staff attorney at Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal. In 2019, she opened Florida Appeals, a statewide appellate firm with seven appellat lawyers practicing complex civil appellate litigation throughout Florida. A significant portion of her work is the family law arena. Ms. McLin is board-certified in appellate practice and is a certified circuit court and appellate mediator. She is AV Preiminant rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has consistently been selected as one of Florida Trend's Legal Elite and as a Florida Superlawyer in appellate practice. Ms....

Brandon F. Loshak is an AV Preeminent Rated attorney – the highest distinction an attorney can receive, showcasing both strong legal ability and the highest ethical standards. Not only is Mr. Loshak a founding partner in the firm, he is also a dynamic leader, focusing his legal expertise on business transactions, real estate transactions and disputes, land use and zoning, licensing, food and beverage, and oil and gas.

Mr. Loshak has represented both national and international corporations in all aspects of their business ventures – from the formation to day-to-day operations – such as the purchase and sale of assets and...

Mr. Melville has almost a decade of experience in real estate, land use and environmental law. Melville Law focuses solely on residential and commercial real estate closings and title insurance, commercial leasing and land use and zoning law. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Melville Law represents clients all over Florida. We offer free consultations, and also offer title policy rebates on some transactions.

Arielle Capuano’s practice is focused almost exclusively on divorce, custody, and family law matters. Her family law experience ranges from uncontested divorces to complex divorces, high asset divorces, paternity cases, custody cases, relocation cases, modifications, enforcement and contempt, and domestic violence. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Arielle obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising & Public Relations from the University of Central Florida. Graduating near the top of her class, Arielle received her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida International University College of Law, where she was actively involved in the leadership of the Board of Advocates, the...

Brian Holland grew up just North of Tampa, Florida in Spring Hill before receiving a degree in marketing from the University of Central Florida. During his time in Orlando, Brian worked for professional and amateur sports organizations such as the Orlando Predators, Major League Lacrosse, Miami Marlins, and University of Central Florida Athletics. Brian attended Nova Southeastern University where he attained his Juris Doctor Degree. Brian has spent time volunteering and raising money for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Team Red, White & Blue, and the FDNY Foundation. Brian prides himself on supporting current and...

Michael Mirer is a seasoned criminal defense lawyer in Miami-Dade, Florida. His firm, the Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A., handles all types of misdemeanor, felony, and federal charges. Michael earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and was licensed by the Florida State Bar in 1997. Michael served as a Miami-Dade County Assistant State Attorney before entering into private practice. His experience on both sides of the courtroom helps him build comprehensive defenses and seek the best possible results for each client. Michael has defended a number of high profile cases...

Anthony Quackenbush is a South Florida personal injury attorney practicing in all areas of South Florida, including Broward County, Miami-Dade County, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. He handles car accident cases and others throughout Florida, including Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville.

At the Strategic Legal Group, we excel in offering comprehensive and strategic counsel to businesses, safeguarding the legal interests of both domestic and international enterprises. Our core competency lies in steering corporate entities towards legal adherence and resolutions across a broad spectrum in the drafting, evaluation, and advisory services related to contracts spanning various crucial areas. This includes commercial transactions, commercial property and business acquisitions, scrutiny and negotiation of commercial leases, marketing agreements, vendor agreements, technology and software licensing (including SaaS agreements), employment contracts, termination agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, adherence to building codes (including ADA compliance), facilitating mergers and...

"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....

Nolan Klein has represented hundreds of businesses and individuals in over a thousand lawsuits. We provide serious, experienced, energetic legal representation, and we have only one job – to fight for you. We are trusted providers of legal analysis to our clients, to other lawyers, and to the national news media. Your case may hinge on the lawyer that you choose. Before you make any choice about your lawyer, talk to us. Hear our perspective. The call is free, and it might make all the difference to your case.

Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Winston attended Pennsylvania State University and earned his B.A from Temple University, graduating cum laude with honors in 1990. He then received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University Law School in 1994. Mr. Winston’s practice focuses on personal injury, including wrongful death and professional liability, representing physicians and lawyers in malpractice and ethics matters. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and assisting families of loved ones who have been injured through the negligence of others. Mr. Winston is an active Eagle member of the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for...

Bradley Winston is a South Florida personal injury attorney and an expert in civil trial law. He has over two decades of legal experience handling a wide variety of personal injury matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Winston has fought hard to protect the rights of his clients and to ensure that they receive all the financial compensation they are entitled to under the law. The Florida Bar has certified Mr. Winston as a specialist in civil trials. Certification is the highest level of evaluation recognized by The Florida Bar for an attorney’s competency, experience, professionalism, and ethics. Only 7% of eligible...

Attorney Joseph Maus, a Florida native, has been practicing law in South Florida since 1993. He currently limits his practice to insurance-related claims involving personal injury cases as well as homeowner property damage and commercial litigation. Mr. Maus is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for professional ability, conduct and ethics. He has also been honored as one of Florida's "Legal Elite" by Florida Trend Magazine annually since 2011.

Mr. Leiby has practiced construction law in Florida since 1973. He is board certified by the Florida Bar in construction law. He was the founder and first chairman of the Florida Bar Construction Law Committee. In 2008 he was awarded the lifetime achievement award by the Florida Bar Construction Law Committee. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell in construction law. He wrote the Florida Br Construction Law Manual published by Thompson Reuters West, which is also on-line in Westlaw.

Evan Hoffman of The Hoffman Firm has dedicated his professional career to advocating for the rights of individuals across Florida--first as a state prosecutor and now as a skilled criminal defense attorney. Evan Hoffman has over 17 years of complex criminal trial experience. In 1998, Hoffman started his legal career as an Assistant State Prosecutor with the Broward County State Attorney's Office. In this role, Hoffman prosecuted defendants charged with both misdemeanor and felony offenses, including battery, possession of a controlled substance, and driving under the influence (DUI). During his tenure at the State Attorney's Office, Hoffman handled...

Constance R. (Connie) Barnhart, Attorney At Law and Managing Member, founded Barnhart Law PLC in March, 2009, after practicing law for more than 30 years at large law firms, including most recently 12 and one-half years as a Partner at the law firm of Holland & Knight LLP. Barnhart Law PLC is a niche law firm that concentrates its practice in business law matters, with an industry focus that frequently involves technology and internet law matters and renewable energy transactions. The firm currently represents Scandinavian, European and U.S. corporate clients in industries including information & communications technology, renewable energy (wind and...

I graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida in 1997. I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998 and immediately began working as an assistant state attorney for the Palm Beach State Attorney’s Office where I prosecuted hundreds of criminal defendants. Towards the end of 1998, I then entered civil practice when I joined the Legal Aid Office in Dade County, Florida where I assisted clients in family law matters ranging from divorce, to distribution of properties and debts. Thereafter, in 1999, I went into private practice, and based upon my experience and qualifications was also appointed...

My career journey began with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in Photography from Florida International University. I then decided to pursue a legal career and found no better place than the College of Law at my alma mater, returning to Florida International University, where I obtained my Juris Doctor degree. As an attorney at Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman & Associates, I focus on the Defense Base Act, advocating ardently for the rights of injured workers. With a multicultural background, I was drawn to this area of law to fight for injured workers in international employment, whether...

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...

Richard is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law since 1991, and Recertified consistently since becoming Board Certified. Richard has achieved a national reputation through his representation of clients as lead counsel in more than ten states, and as a result of over thirty years of outstanding results in trial and by obtaining substantial settlements for his clients. He has consistently received an “AV” Rating which is the highest rating of legal ability and ethics by the Martindale -Hubbell Law Directory. He has consistently been listed in the prestigious peer reviewed book, The Best Lawyers...

Brian D. Gottlieb, Esq., is the Managing Partner for the Commercial Litigation Division and Family Law Division of RTRLAW. Mr. Gottlieb has a diversified legal background in complex commercial litigation and contract disputes, representing clients in both state and federal court. He also has significant experience in family law, real estate litigation, foreclosure defense, landlord/tenant disputes and probate. Prior to joining RTRLAW, Mr. Gottlieb began his legal career as an associate at one of the top boutique commercial litigation law firms in Fort Lauderdale and was named partner in 2011. During that time, he gained valuable trial experience sitting first chair...