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M. Scott Kleiman
Davie, 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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Jordan Ostroff
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
We specialize in providing legal solutions to business owners. Having handled these cases from both sides, we know the ins and outs of the legal problems facing you and your business. An ounce of prevention can be worth a point of cure, so please call us at (407)906-5529 now and sit down with on of our helpful and experienced attorneys and see how we can better protect your business and your employees.
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David R. Chase
Fort Lauderdale, FL Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Securities and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
I am David Chase, a nationally recognized SEC Defense Attorney dedicated to representing individuals across the United States who are under SEC and FINRA Investigations.
Having formerly served as an SEC Enforcement Attorney and Senior Counsel in the SEC's Miami Office, I have a deep understanding of how the SEC investigates, settles, and prosecutes its cases. This knowledge provides an invaluable advantage in effectively representing my clients.
With over 25 years of experience in SEC defense, I routinely manage cases involving insider trading, market manipulations, and securities offering fraud.
I have frequently been interviewed on television, published articles on SEC enforcement issues, and...
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Bradford M. Cohen
Fort Lauderdale, FL Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Tax and White Collar Crime
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Bradford Cohen Law practices in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Bankruptcy. Bradford Cohen personally handles Criminal Defense cases such as the following: Major Criminal Defense, State and Federal, Local and State Wide; White Collar Crimes, Felonies, and Misdemeanors; Immigration, Nationally assisting individuals with immigration issues.
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Helene B. Raisman
Fort Lauderdale, FL Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
Helene B. Raisman has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1985. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Miami in 1982 and she graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1985. While in law school, Helene served as law clerk to the Honorable Circuit Court Judge Michael Salmon, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. She also completed a legal internship at the Dade County State Attorney’s Office where she was assigned to the DUI division. Following her internship, Helene began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney working at Essen &...
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James D. Payer
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Workers' Comp
University of Miami School of Law
James D. Payer was born in Nashua, NH. In 1976 his parents moved their family to South Florida, where he attended Elementary School and then High School at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale. After completing High School Mr. Payer attended Stetson University in Deland, Florida and majored in accounting.
Upon graduating from Stetson University Mr. Payer returned to South Florida and pursued post graduate studies necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant. In 1992 Mr. Payer passed the CPA exam and became a Certified Public Accountant. After working briefly as an accountant for a multinational hospital supply company Mr. Payer...
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Deborah Ann Byles
Fort Lauderdale, FL Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Florida State University College of Law
Our Firms mission statement is to maintain the highest degree of ethics, while serving our Clients. Our focus is the "C.A.R.E." concept which is to be Compassionate toward our Client: to Advocate zealously for our Clients; to provide Resolution for our Clients; to be as Efficient as possible in order to earn the confidence and trust of all involved.
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David R Martin
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationAntitrust, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
New York University School of Law and University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
Forged in large-firm environments and two decades of practice with my own firm, I litigate and provide advice in business matters in Georgia, Florida and Puerto Rico. My experience in state and federal courts and arbitration fora includes creditor rights, business torts, antitrust, distribution law, corporate control, securities, tax controversies, construction defects and commercial insurance coverage disputes.
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Darren C. Blum
Fort Lauderdale, FL Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Securities
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Mr. Blum spent many years in the financial services industry as a licensed stock and commodity broker trading for institutions and private individuals prior to becoming an attorney. He worked in the "pits" of the Commodity Exchange in the World Trade Center in New York. Mr. Blum then combined his extensive experience and knowledge of the securities industry with a law degree and joined one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the world, with sixteen offices and over five hundred attorneys.
Mr. Blum learned the inner workings of the arbitration process during his tenure at NASD Dispute Resolution,...
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Eric Leonard Bolves
Orlando, FL Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Florida
Eric L. Bolves, Attorney At Law
I have practiced law since 1983 in the areas of Consumer Rights, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Social Security Disability. I have been appointed as Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem by Judges in over 2000 foreclosure cases in every county in the state of Florida since 1995.
I have filed over 4,500 bankruptcies for business and individuals since 1988 and represented over 4000 claimants before the Social Security Administration.
I participate in the Mortgage Modification Mediation program in the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court.
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Areas of practice include Social Security Disability, Bankruptcy, and Foreclosure
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Luis Mena
Windermere, FL Attorney with 25 years of experience
(407) 890-8731
9100 Conroy Windermere Rd
Suite 200
Windermere, FL 34786
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Attorney Luis A. Mena, Esq. is the leading lawyer at the Miami insurance law firm, Mena Law Firm. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center. Mr. Mena is a member of the Florida State Bar, and is licensed to practice law in State and Federal courts throughout Florida. He has worked in the insurance industry for 15 years and, through his experience, has gained insight into all aspects on insurance claims intake, claims handling, policy drafting, and the claims decision-making process. After witnessing first-hand...
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Sally M. Prieto-Chomat
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment, Insurance Claims and Products Liability
St. Thomas University School of Law
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David Di Pietro
Fort Lauderdale, FL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(954) 712-3070
901 East Las Olas Blvd.
Suite 202
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Free ConsultationBusiness
Nova Southeastern University
David Di Pietro is an AV Preeminent rated trial attorney who focuses his legal practice in the areas of healthcare law, probate litigation, trust litigation, guardianship law, commercial and business litigation, medical malpractice defense, construction litigation, personal injury and election law. David is an experienced and aggressive trial attorney that has tried over fifty (50) jury trials and numerous bench trials. David is also a member of the Healthcare Law and Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar. David began his career has an Assistant State Attorney with the Broward State Attorney's Office. As an Assistant State Attorney, David...
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Angel R. Kirkconnell
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 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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Jennifer Noud
Fort Lauderdale, FL Attorney
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Anthony Korda
Naples, FL Attorney with 37 years of experience
Business and Immigration
Inns of Court School of Law (London) and University of London
Immigration and Business Litigation Attorney with 20 years Litigation experience as a Barrister in the UK, and as an Attorney in California and in Florida.
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Joseph Flynn III
Orlando, FL Attorney with 18 years of experience
Appeals and White Collar Crime
University of Dayton School of Law
Joseph “Trey” Flynn received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida, and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton - School of Law in 2007. While in law school, Mr. Flynn served on the community service based St. Thomas More Society, while also serving as a board member and later president of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society. After graduating law school Mr. Flynn moved back to this hometown of Orlando, and went on to serve as an Assistant Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit. During his time as...
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Todd North Parrish
Lakeland, FL Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
Todd Parrish was admitted to Florida Bar in 2007. His practice has been devoted to the representation of individuals who have suffered injuries through the negligence of others or while on the job.
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Nadia Lewis
Tamarac, 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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Sherri B. Simpson
Sunrise, 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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Jason Palker
Fort Lauderdale, FL Attorney with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
St. Mary's University School of Law
Mr. Palker was raised by a single mother and learned the value of hard, honest work from an early age and has unwaveringly been a member of the workforce since age fourteen. Having worked in a wide array of industries (including everything from restaurants, nightlife, events, and healthcare to professional sports), and even after starting multiple companies before the age of twenty, Mr. Palker found his passion for the law in college. In 2012, Mr. Palker discovered his true career path when he obtained a job as a legal assistant. While working as a legal assistant, Mr. Palker was involved...
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Marlon A. Onias
Fort Lauderdale, FL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(754) 209-2417
1451 W. Cypress Creek Road
Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
Florida A&M University College of Law
My name is Attorney Marlon A. Onias, and I am a proud U.S. Veteran, former police detective, and ardent attorney.
There is an old proverb that says "First count the cost before you do the work." Preparing to make any decisions regarding a legal matter, from purchasing a business, drafting a will or engaging in litigation can be a life changing decision that must be handled with care, and grace.
As a former police detective, and Veteran my number one goal is to make sure my client's are protected and secure in representation.
As a kid raised in the...
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Jason Hamilton Mikes
Bonita Springs, FL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(239) 594-7227
3301 Bonita Beach Road
Suite 200
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Business and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law and Florida State University College of Law
After earning his law degree and a Master of Business Administration from Stetson University, Jason Hamilton Mikes began his career in Southwest Florida in 2003, where he worked at local offices of large international firms. During his tenure at these firms Jason excelled in representing condominiums, homeowners associations, developers, and commercial real estate owners. He has advised hundreds of community associations on day-to-day and complex legal matters and served as counsel of record in more than 1,000 mortgage and lien foreclosure cases in Lee and Collier counties. Jason has guided developers of residential, commercial, golf and marina properties from project...
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Nadia Leah Pazos
Weston, 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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Antonio R. Nieves
West Palm Beach, FL Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims and Products Liability
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Attorney Antonio Nieves immigrated to the United States in 2011, becoming fluent in both Spanish and English. He went on to pursue his calling by deciding to get involved in the law field, starting with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). He then worked at Kaplan University briefly within the military department where he helped active duty military members and found a passion in helping clients through tough times. He carried on this passion while in law school as he dreamed of helping clients one day with his law degree from...
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Alexander D. Weisberg
Cooper City, 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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Thomas Scolaro
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Miami School of Law
Tom Scolaro is the founder and senior managing partner at Scolaro Law, a top personal injury law firm in Miami. With over 25 years of experience, Tom has secured over $500 million in multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients in Florida.
Specializing in personal injury, traumatic brain injury, defective products, medical malpractice, cruise ship cases, negligent security and wrongful death, Tom is known for his relentless advocacy and innovative strategies. He has been instrumental in premises liability cases, leading to legislative changes such as the requirement for carbon monoxide alarms in new buildings after handling multiple poisoning cases in Key West.
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Christie Hoffman Gibbons
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Miami School of Law and Harvard Law School
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Javier Ruiz
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 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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Maria S. Fischer
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Christian Garrett Haman
Naples, FL Lawyer
Bankruptcy and Business
Emory University School of Law
Mr. Haman is an Associate Attorney at Dal Lago Law. He assists companies at all stages of their corporate development, primarily representing debtors and creditors as they navigate the complexities of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Walter Rudolph Hnot, III
Bithlo, FL Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Communications and Real Estate
Barry University
Disability Resolution, P.A. | LAW FIRM Attorney: Walter Rudolph Hnot, III P: (407) 279 1754 F: (800) 564 3358 E: info@disabilityresolution.com W: www.disabilityresolution.com A: P.O. BOX 780549 ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32878 Practice Areas: Social Security Disability, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Auto Injury, Slip and fall, Contracts, Property. Social Security Disability Social Security Disability Application Social Security Disability application status Social Security Disability Claim Social Security Disability Claim form Social Security Disability Claim Status Social Security Disability Appeal Social Security Disability benefits and working Social Security Disability benefits Social Security Disability requirements Social Security Disability Income Social Security...
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Billy Brown
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Attorney Billy Brown specializes in the areas of commercial, business, corporate, real estate, timeshare, bankruptcy, and elder law. As a previous owner and consultant of businesses such as restaurants, medical offices, and internet companies, Attorney Brown understands the various needs of business entrepreneurs. Through his years of experience, he has witnessed many individuals face financial hardships due to numerous causes. Passionate about helping others, Attorney Brown committed his life to help those in need of legal representation. Prior to employment as a skilled lawyer, Attorney Brown began his pursuit when he attended the University of Central Florida. It...
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Michael William Wallace
Fort Lauderdale, FL Attorney with 10 years of experience
(954) 998-4688
2455 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Suite 204
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Free ConsultationProducts Liability and Workers' Comp
St. Thomas University School of Law
Michael W. Wallace is a trusted personal injury attorney who represents injured clients throughout the State of Florida, including injuries arising from Auto Accidents, Premise Liability (Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall), and Wrongful Death cases.
Mr. Wallace is a south Florida native. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida (located in Orlando) in 2009. He then returned to south Florida where he attended and graduated from St. Thomas University, School of Law, in December 2012. While at St. Thomas, Mr. Wallace held the position of Articles Editor...
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Benjamin P. Nigro
Fort Lauderdale, FL Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Benjamin is a partner at the firm with a practice focused on real estate and business transactions, and real estate litigation. Benjamin received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude, was a member of the International and Comparative Law Review, and received multiple scholarships and awards, including the Dean’s and Cali Honors Award in Federal Courts and the Dean’s Merit Scholarship.
After graduating from law school, Benjamin has developed an acute understanding of real estate matters, both from a litigation and a transactional perspective. He has years of experience as a...
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John Bristol
Plantation, 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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William Royal Gearhart II
Brandon, FL Attorney with 10 years of experience
Immigration
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
William Gearhart has extensive experience representing a wide range of clients in nearly all aspects of immigration law. His practice focuses on assisting employers and employees with nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, labor certifications, and I-9 compliance issues. William also assists individuals in obtaining nonimmigrant status, asylum, waivers, permanent legal residency, citizenship, and petitions for family members.
William has been repeatedly selected by Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star in the field of immigration law. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and is licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana, and the United States District...
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Michele Diglio-Benkiran
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business, Real Estate and Trademarks
Michigan State University
Michele Diglio-Benkiran is the founder of Legal Counsel, P.A. Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran has been practicing law for over 24 years with a special emphasis on Real Estate and Business Law. Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran earned her Juris Doctor Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 1999 where she was the Business Manager of Journal of Medicine and Law, Justice of Phi Alpha Delta, a scholarship recipient, and published in Who’s Who: American Law Students 1998. She graduated from law school and immediately began working at the Office of the State Attorney – 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County,...
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Clifton Curry
Brandon, FL Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationStetson University College of Law and Florida State University
Mr. Curry is a civil trial lawyer and has had his own firm for most of his career. He has been recognized by Judges and his colleagues as one of the preeminent lawyers in his field receiving an “AV’ rating from Martindale Hubbell. He has an active Civil Trial Practice participating in civil trials involving Commercial, Personal Injury, Family Issues and General Business Litigation. In addition to his successful Law Practice he served as a Founding Director and General Counsel of Platinum Bank from 1997 through 2012.
Mr. Curry has served as President of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. He was...
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Pedro A. Miranda
Hollywood, FL Attorney with 49 years of experience
Immigration
University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
Has extensive experience and knowledge of immigration laws and the federal agencies in charge of immigration matters, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals, gained during 18 years as an Immigration Judge in Miami, Fl. and five years prior to that as an attorney for the then I. N. S.. Before that, litigated regularly in federal and local courts and handled numerous appeals to the U. S. Circuit Court for the First Circuit.