South Miami Heights Lawyers

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...

Ryan Stumphauzer represents clients in government regulatory enforcement matters, white collar criminal litigation, internal investigations, whistleblower suits, compliance counseling, and civil litigation. Prior to founding Stumphauzer & Sloman, Mr. Stumphauzer served for six years as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of Florida, where he directed over one hundred cases involving allegations of health care fraud, mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, identity theft, and violations of HIPAA and the health care anti-kickback statutes. While at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mr. Stumphauzer served as the Deputy Chief of the Health Care Fraud Unit,...

Alberto H. Hernandez is a graduate of Cornell University in New York and University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he attained his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1990. He was admitted to the Florida Bar Association in 1991, and also has membership in the federal courts' Southern District Court, the Northern District Court and the Middle District Court of Florida. He is also a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), member and Director of the Miami Lakes Bar Association, and one of the founding members of the Miami Lakes Chapter of BNI Excellence.

Edward Tapanes, Founder & Managing Partner of Tapanes Law, P.A., specializes in state and federal cases in Florida and throughout the United States. He has tried numerous jury and bench trials and has successfully handled several criminal appeals. Many of his cases involve high profile international narcotic traffickers, public corruption, organized fraud, money laundering, felonies and misdemeanors. His civil litigation experience is in commercial litigation, international business transactions, fraud, contract disputes, personal injury, insurance claims, debt collection and real estate. He also performs residential and commercial real estate closings. Tapanes graduated from Florida International University in 1999 and received his...

Mr. Resnick is a highly skilled and experienced business litigator who concentrates on complex business litigation, non-competition covenant litigation, and arbitration matters. Mr. Resnick represents businesses in cases involving breach of contract, business torts, unfair competition, and intellectual property rights. Mr. Resnick has substantial Florida state court appellate experience with Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal and federal appellate experience with the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Resnick prides himself in keeping his clients well-informed throughout all phases of litigation, from initial consultation through summary judgment, settlement or trial, and appeal, if necessary. He is admitted to...

I practice primarily on the areas of estate planning and probate law. I have a Masters in Taxation (LL.M.) from the University of New York. I help individuals and business owners reduce their estate tax liability and protect their assets.

David D. Gongora is an Attorney at the Law Offices of Blaxberg, Grayson & Kukoff, P.A. and concentrates his practice in the Financial Services industry in the areas of Real Estate law and Commercial Litigation. Since 2002, David earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate to hone his analytical skills during his tenure as a strategic management consultant for manufacturing operations. Meanwhile, he also focused his experience and education for businesses across South Florida as a commercial real estate broker negotiating industrial Real Estate leasing and sales transactions. In 2004, David was elected as councilman for...

Jay London is an attorney/shareholder with Piedra | London, P.A. serving all of Florida. He was admitted into the Florida Bar in 2014 and has since gained experience with all areas of personal injury law. Mr. London grew up in the South Florida area and is a member of the local community. He’s seen firsthand how a significant injury can completely derail someone’s life, and he is dedicated helping people bring their lives back together after such an incident.

While he was in law school, Mr. London clerked for Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips of the Broward Circuit Court. He also clerked for...

Tyler represents a diverse client base across a range of industries. His counseling of businesses and individuals is backed by extensive litigation experience at the state and federal level.

Tyler focuses his practice on a variety of business-related issues, including shareholder disputes and commercial collections. Tyler is also well-versed in financial fraud matters.

Prior to establishing his own practice, Tyler worked with a well-known Miami business litigation firm. There, he participated in all aspects of numerous matters, which included multi-million dollar commercial disputes, an active creditors’ rights practice and complex administrative agency litigation.

Tyler also worked at a nationally-known securities litigation...

I am an attorney with a focus on intellectual property (IP) and technology. Throughout my career, I have assisted a diverse range of clients including inventors, founders, artists, cultural institutions, multinational corporations, research institutions, and startups. I help them navigate the complexities that emerge at the intersection of the arts, technology, and our legal system. I have guided clients through the entire process of intellectual property matters, from the application and registration of IP rights to their licensing and enforcement. My experience also extends to negotiating a variety of complex commercial agreements related to technology and media. In addition to my...

Former Assistant State Attorney. Adjunct Faculty at University of Miami.

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...

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.

Since 2011, Omar Saleh, Esq. has focused his practice largely on real estate litigation. Before joining Synergy Law Firm, Omar represented some of the nations largest lenders in residential mortgage foreclosures. Since joining the firm, Omar has provided a wide range of real estate and other civil litigation matters including foreclosure defense, business and personal litigation, and continues to advocate for clients with debt defense and consumer bankruptcy issues. During law school, Omar was vice president of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center's trial team, where he competed in trial competitions throughout the state. Before...

Michael Braunschweig, Esq. founded Synergy Law Firm in 2013. Since 2010, Michael Braunschweig has worked in the field of Immigration Law. Michael has represented individuals and corporations across the world. Michael has succesfully represented clients before DHS Department of Homeland Security, USCIS United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS Field Offices, CBP Customs and Border Patrol, ICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DOJ Department of Justice, and Immigration Court. Michael speaks English and Spanish fluently. In addition to helping immigrants, Michael also has a passion for preserving the environment. Michael Braunschweig has been a Board Member...

A personal injury is a painful reality that causes quite a few people to struggle through hours of physical therapy, surgery, and hefty medical bills. You donât want to find yourself unable to pay or find yourself unemployable because you have been so physically affected. Instead, work towards the new beginning that you and your loved ones deserve. The team with F.I.C.A.A., PA will be able to help you understand the whole of your situation, and bring your questions the understandable answers that are needed. This quality team has years of experience serving those afflicted by personal injury in the...

Mr. Ferrer, was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is a first-generation Cuban American and speaks fluent Spanish. Mr. Ferrer attended Christopher Columbus High School and Florida International University where he completed his Bachelors degree in Business Administration. At Florida International University, Mr. Ferrer was admitted into the prestigious honors organization, Sigma Alpha Lambda. Thereafter, he attended St. Thomas University School of Law with a Deans Merit Scholarship, awarded to a small percentage of students. While in law school, Mr. Ferrer was a St. Thomas Law Student Ambassador, member of the Business Law Society, Caribbean Law Society and...

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...

Alessandra Pino, an associate attorney at Hertz • Sager, has been a member in good standing since September 2023. Ms. Pino graduated from Florida International University School of Law in May 2023. It was at FIU, where she discovered her passion for family law. Ms. Pino worked in the family law section of the Community Lawyering Clinic at law school where she learned the fundamentals of dissolution of marriage and guardianship law. FIU Law recognized Ms. Pino for her outstanding contributions and hard work in the Community Lawyering Clinic. In addition to having gained experience in law school, Ms. Pino had the...

Scott Merl graduated from Miami Law in May of 2011. A Miami native, Scott graduated from the University of Florida with a double major in Political Science, cum laude and Business Administration General Studies with a specialization in Education. During his law school career, Scott served as the 2010 Orientation Vice Chair, was a leading force in the Student Ambassador program, and was an intern for the Street Law program where he taught at Coral Gables High School.

After graduation, Scott held a one year Post-Graduate Fellowship in which he served as a liaison between the student body and the...

J.C. Parets is in his twentieth year representing accident victims throughout Florida. To date, he has represented over 6,000 victims. Mr. Parets is a former President of Florida Workers' Advocates and a former board member of the Florida Justice Association. The Law Offices of J.C. Parets handles Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death matters. Free consultations are available at your home or at the hospital. Call us for your free consultation at 1-855-JCPARETS (1-855-527-2738).

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...

Randy Narkir, a South Florida native, practices Elder Law (including Medicaid Planning and Special Needs Trusts), special needs planning, estate Planning, Guardianship, and probte law. I provide legal advice to my clients in person, over the telephone, by FaceTime or Skype; or I will come to you. Mr. Narkir was ranked number six in his law school graduating class, received three CALI Excellence [Book] Awards, and was on the Dean’s List six times. His legal research on eminent domain earned him a nomination from FIU’s faculty for a university-wide award that recognizes student-employees for their contributions to the...