Opa-Locka Lawyers

Santiago J. Padilla has been practicing law since the year 1990 and has practiced in a great variety of areas. Currently, he is focusing his practice on the following areas: • Immigration Law • Real Estate Law • Commercial Transactions and Business Acquisitions • Employment Law • Commercial Litigation As mentioned, Santiago J. Padilla has been practicing law for more than two decades, much of that time spent with major U.S. law firms. He commenced practicing law in 1990 with Troutman, Sanders, Lockerman & Ashmore, one of the largest law firms in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Padilla's practice at that time focused on labor and...

Tyler Puttick joined the law firm of Rossway Swan in 2018 and practices in the areas of real estate law, probate and trust administration, estate planning and general corporate law. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Puttick served as a Law Clerk for the Firm in 2013 and later practiced at a boutique firm serving clients on the Treasure and Space Coasts.

Mr. Puttick earned his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he was a member of the selective Elder Law Concentration Program and the Elder Law Society. He received a Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law...

I bring fifteen years of experience to my practice as a civil litigator and transactional business attorney. Presently, I operate as a sole practitioner, offering in-house support to a range of small businesses and established corporate clients. My focus is on intellectual property law, where I provide trademark and copyright counseling to both corporate entities and creative individuals. Additionally, I offer appellate and litigation support as co-counsel for various firms, dealing with a wide array of civil issues. My background includes significant experience in litigating in both state and federal courts, with over ten years dedicated to complex brief writing and...

Mike Redondo is the Founding Partner of Redondo Law, P.A. He is a Miami native and longtime resident of the Coconut Grove neighborhood. Prior to creating the firm, Mike worked in the Miami Office of Holland & Knight LLP as well as the boutique litigation firm Lash & Goldberg LLP. During this time, Mike represented numerous Fortune 500 clients and privately held entities in complex commercial disputes, products liability suits, federal and state securities class actions, and healthcare and varied regulatory investigations. Mike also worked at a high-end personal injury firm in Austin, Texas, where he had the privilege of...

Ron Isriel is the founding partner of ISRIEL PONZOLI. He focuses on civil and commercial litigation, construction and real estate litigation, as well as business, transactional, and corporate law. Ron is a Title Agent with Old Republic National Title. Ron has tried a multitude of jury and non-jury cases to verdict and has written and argued multiple appeals before the Third and Fourth District Courts of Appeal. Ron has handled and arbitrated highly complex construction claims and disputes under the American Arbitration Association rules in Florida and Washington, D.C. Ron litigates complex will, probate and guardianship claims. Ron handles many cases...

Joseph J. Rinaldi, Jr., graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 and from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. He is licensed to practice in Florida, in both State and Federal Courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Memberships: Florida Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association, United District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States...

Jennifer Felipe is a trial attorney with extensive experience in the areas of construction and personal injury litigation.

Ms. Felipe focuses her practice on construction defect litigation and general liability matters. Ms. Felipe represents commercial and residential property owners, developers, and contractors in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida in all phases of construction litigation.

She also represents Fortune 500 companies in premises liability matters and has vast experience in all areas of personal injury, including automobile accidents, slip and falls, negligent security claims and wrongful death.

She practices in both state and federal courts and is fluent in Spanish.

Jose L. Becerra is an associate of The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A. After graduating from the University of Miami School of Law in 2013, he focused on complex commercial litigation and the defense of criminal prosecutions for a boutique litigation firm. Mr. Becerra was also selected to The Order of Barristers, a national honor society encouraging oral advocacy and brief writing skills. His practice areas include mesothelioma and asbestos, environmental toxic torts, wrongful death, and product liability.

DLE Lawyers son un grupo de abogados de accidentes en Miami. Llámenos si sufrió lesiones en un accidente de auto.

DLE Lawyers are a group of Miami car accident lawyers. Call us if you are interested in talking about your auto accident personal injury case.

Offices In Miami-Dade:

Coral Gables Office:
2151 S Le Jeune Rd, Miami, FL, 33134
Suite 305
Phone Number: +1 (305) 363-7855

Miami Office:
436 SW 8th ST, Miami, FL 33130
Phone Number: +1 (305) 850-6303

Kendall Office
14221 SW 120th st, Miami, FL, 33186
Suite 221
Phone Number: +1 (305) 330-5128

Otto C. de Cordoba, was born in Cuba on August 5, 1956, and immigrated with his family to the United States in 1960. He grew up in Queens, New York. He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in 1980 and his law degree from Columbia University in 1984. After he was admitted to the New York Bar in 1985, he worked at a prestigious law firm for several years before he decided to move to Miami, Florida. Over the greater part of fifteen years, De Cordoba has been partner at several prestigious firms where he has represented several Fortune...

Nicholas is a graduate of St. Thomas University School of law where he finished in the top 20% of his class. Prior to law, Nicholas attained his B.A. from Arizona State University and has been a licensed real estate broker for many years. He also has a construction and small business administration background. Nicholas' areas of expertise include all aspects of consumer bankruptcy, debtor / creditor law, consumer law, automobile repossession disputes, auto dealer fraud, auto finance law, lemon law, usury, real estate law, real estate contracts and brokerage, landlord / tenant law, collection defense, ad...

Robert H. Thornburg is a Miami based registered patent attorney who assists technology start-ups, inventors, entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized companies realize the value of their ideas. Moreover, he helps identify and harness potential patentable subject matter in your business. Once identified, he creates cost-effective flat-fee arrangements to help protect and monetize your companies ideas. Robert proudly provides the following patent related legal services: * Patent application and drafting * Patent prosecution * Patent licensing * Patent enforcement and litigation * Patentability opinions and prior art searches * Patent (non) infringement opinions * Patent (in)validity opinions * Clearance...

Elizabeth Bowen has been with the firm since 1999 and concentrates her practice in condominium and community association law, addressing a broad range of legal issues for the firm’s community association clientele. Ms. Bowen’s association representation includes contract review, negotiation and drafting, covenant enforcement, providing opinions and guidance regarding interpretation and application of governing documents, providing advice regarding the day-to-day administration and operation of the association, and preparing meeting packages for board meetings, annual meetings and elections, and other special meetings. She has also assisted clients with administrative investigations by the Bureau of Compliance, Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and...

John Catalano has over 20 years of experience representing clients in commercial real estate and corporate transactions. In particular, his practice involves the acquisition, sale, financing, development and leasing of real estate assets, including office buildings, shopping centers, multifamily buildings, hotels, warehouse/industrial properties and mixed-use projects. Mr. Catalano’s recent experience includes: negotiating and closing the purchase of several high-rise office projects in Florida and Georgia, representing landlords in connection with the negotiation of anchor tenant leases with national grocery chains, preparing joint-venture agreements for multifamily development projects, finalizing a large land sale to a national housing developer, representing lenders in...

I am a civil litigation attorney with a focus on personal injury, premises liability, auto liability, and insurance defense. I hold undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Finance from Pensacola Christian College, where I graduated summa cum laude. I completed my law degree at Florida State University College of Law in 2020, graduating with honors and earning a Business Law Certificate. My professional background extends beyond the legal field, as I have also gained experience in financial operations. I have a keen interest in data transformation and presentation, cybersecurity, and AI. Before joining St. Denis & Davey, I worked for several insurance...

David Heffernan has been a part of the Florida legal scene for over 20 years. He is a proud Florida citizen and takes pleasure in helping the good people of the area. Mr. Heffernan is experienced in all aspects of personal injury law.

Berenice Mottin-Berger's practice is primarily focused on complex commercial and construction litigation, as well as in community association law. Ms. Mottin-Berger has experience litigating cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants involving: defective construction, contractual disputes, director and officer claims, and condominium disputes. In her role as general counsel to community associations, Ms. Mottin-Berger assists on all operational matters, including: evictions, owner conflicts, lease disputes, election recalls, and annual meetings.

Ms. Mottin-Berger’s clients include condominium associations, homeowner associations, contractors, individual homeowners, and developers.

I represent clients throughout the South Florida area and am dedicated to serving their legal needs throughout South Florida for matters involving personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse.

Aron is a federal attorney and is licensed to practice law in Florida and in District of Columbia. Due to Aron’s diverse background of growing up and being educated throughout Europe he has the ability to reach out and connect with people on an international level. A. Szabo attended Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship, where he majored in Business and obtained a minor in Marketing; Aron was placed on the Dean’s list numerous times both during his undergraduate and graduate studies for his outstanding academic achievements. After graduating college, Aron decided to go...

I am an AV-Rated Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert, and a former prosecutor and journalist. I take a “crisis management” approach to criminal law, utilizing my extensive criminal law and public relations background to help ordinary people accused by the government of wrongdoing. I approach each case on two fronts: ensuring my clients’ constitutional rights and freedoms are protected, and portraying clients in the best possible light to judges, prosecutors and juries. I hold the government to its obligation to prove a client’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, but also recognize the possibility that clients may someday...

David is an associate attorney who represents businesses and individuals in a wide variety of commercial litigation matters, including complex and general commercial litigation, business disputes, as well as bankruptcy litigation. David represents clients before the Bais Din as well as other arbitrational tribunals. Originally from Denver, Colorado, David completed his undergraduate studies at Talmudic University of Florida, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Talmudic Law.

David received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Florida International University College of Law, where he was admitted on Dean's and Merit Scholarships. At the same time, David continued his studies at Talmudic...

Mr. Kravitz is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. He has received an "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale-Hubbell by achieving the highest level of professional excellence rating available. He has also received a "Superb" rating by Avvo.com, the highest rating Avvo awards. Mr. Kravitz received his Juris Doctorate Summa Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University, where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Honor Society. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Florida State University in 1992, as well as his Master of Science Degree in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University...

Clayton D. Hackney is a junior partner with the law firm of DiBello, Lopez & Castillo, P.A. His practice is concentrated in the areas of general commercial litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and appellate practice. He has represented clients in the state and federal courts of Florida on a wide range of matters, including contract disputes, business torts, commercial and residential landlord/tenant matters, and construction lien claims.

Chris Tadros has been in civil litigation representing injured plaintiffs in negligence cases since he graduated law school in 2000. Now working in Florida, Mr. Tadros has represented plaintiffs injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, assaults and slip and falls. Prior to practicing law Mr. Tadros worked as a legal assistant and legal intern in a law firms focused on civil litigation since 1995.

Mr. Tadros graduated with Honors with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he doubled majored in Political Science and Psychology. Mr. Tadros received his Juris Doctorate from Roger...

Michael Howard Wolf is the founder of well-established law firm, known as Michael Howard Wolf Law Firm. One of South Florida’s most prominent attorneys, Mr. Wolf's practice is focused primarily in the areas of Gaming Law, Criminal Defense Law, Civil Litigation, and Business/Corporate Law. Mr. Wolf has successfully represented some of the area’s largest clients in gaming, criminal, civil, and business matters for over 40 years.

Mr. Wolf was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in North Miami Beach, Florida. He attended the University of Arizona, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government, graduating in 1973....

Chris Traina is a Registered Patent Attorney admitted to practice in Florida and Washington, D.C. Mr. Traina practices in patent prosecution in support of the Firm’s Electrical and Computer Technology Practice Group. He has over a decade of experience in intellectual property. Mr. Traina has prepared and prosecuted utility and design patent applications from a wide array of fields, including software, electronical components, fitness apparatuses, hydroponic systems, consumer goods, premises security, and cosmetics. He has also successfully prepared and prosecuted trademark and trade dress applications, obtaining registrations for clients in a broad array of industries including electronics, consumer goods and textiles,...

Eric Yesner is an associate at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation and appeals. Before joining Conrad & Scherer, Mr. Yesner worked in a complex commercial litigation unit of a multi-state law firm, where he assisted clients in litigation and appeals. His experience includes cases in healthcare-related fraud, corporate proxies, intellectual property disputes, general liability and wrongful death, among other business disputes.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Yesner served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Jeffrey T. Kuntz at the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. He...

Mark C. Johnson, Esq., managing partner of Johnson Dalal, is a Registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, a licensed attorney with the Florida Bar, a mechanical engineer, and a Florida Board Certified Expert in Intellectual Property Law.

Howard Myones focuses his practice on auto accidents, slip & falls, personal injury protection litigation, first party property damage claims against homeowners insurance companies, bad faith claims, and breach of contract actions.

Mr. Myones carefully handles every step of personal injury, homeowners insurance, commercial and PIP claims from inception through all aspects of litigation until resolution. He has an in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and PIP statute and can provide legal assistance and representation to all Floridians injured in an accident as well as insureds, assignees and medical providers in disputes with insurers.

Mr. Myones is focused on helping Floridians when...

Shaune is the founding attorney of Fraser Immigration Law, PLLC. He has successfully provided strategic immigration representation to a range of clients that includes government institutions, Olympic and World Championship medalists, high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs, and a wide variety of individuals and corporations encountering complex immigration issues. He specializes in the representation of extraordinary ability individuals and has successfully advised a diverse client base through complex immigration challenges with agencies and consulates across the world.

Shaune received his J.D. from the University of Florida and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). In his former...