West Palm Beach Lawyers

Robert H. Friedman focuses his practice on helping clients navigate through difficult insurance coverage issues. He represents policyholders in disputes with their insurers involving property damage, bodily injury, environmental liability, products liability, director and officer liability, intellectual property liability, business interruption, and crime and fidelity matters. He has litigated insurance and other complex commercial disputes in various state and federal courts. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Mr. Friedman served as a law clerk to the Honorable Naomi Reice Buchwald of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He practiced for seven years in...

Robert N. Hogan, II is a partner with the Law Firm of Hogan & Chapman, P.L.

Attorney Marc E. Golden is the Worker's Compensation Practice Chair for Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa. He has more than 32 years of experience practicing law. Marc received his Juris Doctor degree from Nova, Southeastern University and is known for his professionalism, personal touch and his special ability to understand people. Marc has handled thousands of cases and easily builds good working relationships with his clients. He has extensive knowledge of the law and is always working on staying on top of new laws.

Before joining Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa, Mr. Golden served as an Assistant State Attorney in Palm...

Attorney Nellie L. King is a recognized criminal defense attorney in the West Palm Beach community. Recipient of the Women in Leadership Award from the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches for her work on the Obama administration’s Clemency Project and former president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Attorney King has made long-lasting contributions in the criminal defense field to her community. She brings years of experience as a defense attorney and as a former public defender, and she is a firm believer in the Constitution’s duty to protect the people. Attorney King takes each case personally...

Alan M. Aronson is the moving force behind the Workers' Compensation field of practice of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon, & Ryles. His line of experience is found in workers’ compensation litigation, social security disability, retirement and pension, employment and labor claims including overtime wage and hour. Alan completed his Juris Doctor Program at the Jacob Fuchsberg School of Law, Tuoro College in 1980. Although admitted to practice law in both Florida and New York, he has spent the past fifteen years practicing in Florida. His work as the General Counsel of the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association...

Mr. Mehan is a graduate of The John Marshall School of Law that practices in the homeowner's property insurance and personal injury divisions of our firm. With a background in property insurance defense, Martin brings a unique perspective and skill set to the law offices of Gordon & Doner and is a highly valued member of our legal team.

Ted Babbitt has won more than lawsuits over the past four decades. He’s won accolades and esteem. Since 1973, Mr. Babbitt has been a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group limited to just 100 of the top plaintiffs’ lawyers in the country. He’s written more than 100 articles that have appeared in national and local publications, given lectures for other attorneys, chaired nearly a dozen professional committees, and been listed – for more than 20 years — in The Best Lawyers in America. All the while, he has successfully tackled some of the toughest personal injury...

I received my Juris Doctor with a certificate in Environmental and Land Use Law from the University of Florida's Levin College of Law. A double Gator, I also received my Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Florida. Clients turn to me when they have complex litigation matters because of my experience in state and federal courts. Additional areas of experience include product liability, medical malpractice, catastrophic aviation accidents, legal malpractice, accounting malpractice, nursing home claims, construction litigation and commercial litigation, as well as a variety of general negligence matters.

Ms. Melissa Clark handles litigation and bankruptcy for distressed consumers and small businesses. She also handles criminal defense cases in Florida and Arizona. She graduated from the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law in the top ten percent of her class (Order of the Coif). She was also a member of the Utah Law Review and served on the Student Bar Association. Clark was a member of the Moot Court Team that represented her school at the national competition in New York. After law school, Clark clerked for the Honorable Daniel A. Barker of the Arizona Court...

As a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, I have been practicing law for over three decades, with licenses in both State and Federal Courts. Born in Lakeland, Florida, I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1980 after earning my Juris Doctor from Mercer University. Before that, I completed my Bachelor of Arts in U.S. History at Vanderbilt University in 1977. My legal career expanded when I was admitted to the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida in 1981 and the Trial Bar in 1984. I've also been admitted to the Middle District of Florida, further broadening my...

If you are dealing with charges of criminal conduct, it is imperative that you know who you can trust to provide you with the representation your case requires. Criminal charges are always serious and should be addressed by a competent West Palm Beach criminal attorney who has your best interests in minds. Attorney Ridolfo fits that description! He has a thorough understanding of the criminal process, having had experience both as a prosecutor and a defender. He knows how to come to your assistance and fight for the resolution that is in your best interests. Are you facing accusations of...

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...

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...

DAVID K. KELLEY, JR., brings to the firm substantial unique experience. He served as a criminal prosecutor for the United States serving as Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, concentrating on white collar fraud and tax evasion cases. He also served as a member of the Federal Court as a criminal defense attorney in the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Southern District of Florida. He became a member of the Federal Court Trial Bar in its first year 1976. Mr. Kelley's trial practice with Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA focuses on personal injury, product liability...

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...

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...

Mr. Rhoads has practiced law in Palm Beach County since 2003. He began his professional career with Kingcade & Rhoads, in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he handled cases including personal injury, family law, contract litigation, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, wage violations and employment discrimination. He then was associated with the law office of Brian D. Guralnick, P.A., in West Palm Beach where he focused his practice on handling cases involving automobile negligence, products liability and construction negligence. Currently, he has been actively involved in Civil Trial Litigation handling all phases of civil cases including automobile...