Ocean Ridge Lawyers

BRIAN R. DENNEY is a native of West Palm Beach who received his undergraduate degree from Stetson University, where he was awarded the Outstanding Senior Award for Academic Excellence in Sociology. While at Stetson, Mr. Denney was actively involved in student affairs, serving on the Stetson Judicial Council and as Vice President of his social fraternity. A “double hatter,” he went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Stetson University College of Law where he was the recipient of the Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award. Upon graduation, Mr. Denney joined the general trial division of a well-known...

Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Ryles is focused on helping clients navigate all areas of bankruptcy law. Our experienced attorneys know how to help you evaluate your options and make the best personal decision for you, your family, or your business. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and we can help you find it. Mr. McMahon is the newest member of the Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Ryles team. He joins us as “Of Counsel” and is experienced in bankruptcy, collections, loan modification, debt negotiation, and foreclosure. Mr. McMahon earned his Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University...

Ms. Hayes is board certified in business bankruptcy, with a practice focused on guiding individual and business debtors through the bankruptcy process, assisting creditors with the recovery of debts, and facilitating corporations with business transactions such as asset sales, business formation and preparation of customized contracts. In 2020, she started her own firm after practicing for several years as a partner in a medium-sized law firm. Ms. Hayes graduated in the top 5% of her class at the Florida State University College of Law where she highly involved in the Law Review....

Mr Williams began his legal career by working with two large insurance defense firms, which gave him the ideal foundation to transition into his current role as a personal injury attorney. With a number of significant verdicts and results to his credit, Daniel is a highly valued member of Gordon & Doner's Palm Beach County office and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the firm.

CHRISTIAN D. SEARCY is President and CEO of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA. For over 30 years, he has litigated cases primarily involving catastrophic injury and death in venues throughout Florida, as well as other states. At age 30, he had the distinction of being the youngest lawyer in the United States to achieve a verdict of $1 million for a single personal injury lawsuit. In 2006, Mr. Searcy was one of only two lawyers in the country to receive the “War Horse Award” from the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, honoring his outstanding skill as a trial advocate...

Bobbie Celler is the founder of the Celler Organization and Celler Law in Boca Raton Florida. Bobbie's law firm specializes in personal injury cases, especially those resulting from car accidents on Florida roadways.

Cristofer Bennardo is a Partner at Padula Bennardo Levine, LLP, a full service law firm located in Boca Raton, Florida. Cristofer is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Real Estate.

Cristofer has practiced law since 1998 and concentrates his practice in the areas of Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning. Cristofer has provided counsel and representation to every element of the real estate transaction, including buyers, sellers, developers, investors, private investment institutions, lenders and brokers in hundreds of residential and commercial real estate transactions and disputes.

Cristofer oversees the firm's real estate title and closing...

Civil litigation expert for over 30 years in South Florida. Caring and responsive legal advice and services in agriculture, real estate, business concierge, personal injury and family law. Outside the box thinker and expert negotiator. If you have legal needs, you want Don Thomas in your corner.

Attorney Amy Michaels is recognized throughout Florida as a respected personal injury attorney. She is the founding partner of the Law Offices of Amy H. Michaels, PA. Attorney Michaels received her BA from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, graduating with honors. She received her JD from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law School and received the book award.

Prior to founding The Law Offices of Amy H. Michaels, attorney Michaels interned at the Rockland County court house in New York where she attended daily court hearings. Attorney Michaels worked as an associate at Anidjar and Levine, focusing on personal...

C. Brandon Arzabe hails from Montgomery County, Maryland, just outside of the nation's capital. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, where he actively participated in the mock trial team and was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Following this, Mr. Arzabe relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to pursue his legal education at The Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. He distinguished himself academically as a Dean's List Student and was affiliated with several honor societies, including the Nova Trial Association and the Moot Court Society. Upon completing his studies, Mr. Arzabe embarked on...

Law Degree - JD, University of San Diego School of Law Legal Clerkship - Clifford Chance,* Barcelona International Studies - Universite de Paris Sorbonne; Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires; Universidat de Barcelona Other Education - Master of Arts, English; Bachelor of Arts, English Licensure - Florida; Washington D.C. (pending) Memberships-Florida Bar Association; Palm Beach County Bar Association; Federal Bar Jeffrey Harrington graduated from a top-tier university in Southern California, which he attended on a merit scholarship. Jeffrey concentrated his legal studies on corporate law and international business transactions. Through his academic achievement, he was awarded a coveted and extremely competitive clerkship with...

I've been practicing for over 25 years, during which time I have handled thousands of bankruptcy cases, as well as hundreds of divorce and family law cases. Free Consultation: I offer potential clients a free, confidential telephone or in-office consultation where we will discuss your case and I will clearly explain your options. This will better allow you to make an informed decision about how to proceed with your specific situation. Personal Attention: Once hired, I will personally handle your case. I will be the only attorney that you deal with and I will be with you every step of the way. Affordable:...

Practice Area

Employment litigation
Business Litigation

Education

University of Pittsburgh, School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2000
Pennsylvania State University, 1995

Honors

Client Distinction Award, based on client ratings on Martindale.com, 2013.
AV Pre-eminent Rating, pursuant to Martindale Hubbell, 2012
Florida Super lawyers, Rising Star, 2010.
Top Young Lawyers in Florida, 2010.

Bar Admissions

The Florida Bar, 2002
The Pennsylvania Bar, 2000

Court Admissions

United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court

Since opening the firm now known as Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Ryle, more than thirty years ago, Gerald A. Rosenthal has been a dedicated champion of the everyday hero – police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, construction workers, farm workers, and more. Passionate about preserving the civil rights of laborers, he’s fought tirelessly against giant insurance companies who deny the injured workers their benefits. It’s not just the lawsuit Rosenthal fights to win – he is driven by the opportunity to restore his client’s quality of life. Before Gerald A. Rosenthal became known as one of the best Palm Beach...

I provide guidance to clients regarding protection of their intellectual property and provide legal representation to major defense contractors and leaders in the global communications market, document management market, consumer goods market, and network/software solutions market. I regularly handle patent application preparation and prosecution matters related to software, electronic and mechanical innovative ideas or inventions. I also handle patent search studies, infringement studies, patentability or (in)validity studies and freedom-to-operate studies. I have re-examination experience and serve as team members for Inter Partes Reviews and infringement suits. My areas of patent experience include, but are not limited to: AI; autonomous vehicles;...

Celena R. Nash is an experienced real estate lawyer who has represented clients in the South Florida community for over a decade. Mrs. Nash focuses her practice on commercial real estate matters, homeowners and condominium association transactions and negotiations and general commercial litigation. In addition, Ms. Nash serves as the general counsel for corporations, advising them of compliance and contract issues and of applicable local, state and federal regulations. Ms. Nash is admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.