Riviera Beach Lawyers

Steve Thienel is an attorney and managing member of Thienel Law Firm, a Maryland law firm dedicated to servicing the needs of professionals and business owners. In his law practice, Steve focuses his practice on a full spectrum of legal services in the areas of tax, business, estate planning, and family law matters to maximize client opportunities while preserving wealth. He represents entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, executives, and professionals in both litigation and transactional matters. Steve is an entrepreneur and business owner himself having been a business consultant, academic, and corporate executive prior to starting his own law practice.

Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, LLC. located in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned her Juris Doctor and LL.M at the University of Baltimore School of Law where she served as a Staff Editor for the Intellectual Property Journal. She also earned a LL.B from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

She is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Black Lawyers-Top 40 Under 40, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Baltimore City Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association and District of Columbia Bar Association.

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Iris practices bankruptcy and civil litigation as it relates to bankruptcy (foreclosure, eviction, FCRA and FDCPA claims).

I have been practicing since 2006. I fight hard for my clients. I care about each one of them, and I believe my clients can feel that along the way. I work hard to get favorable results for them. As a result I have received several awards.
Awarded for National Trial Lawyers
Awarded for Super Lawyers
Awarded for Lawyers of Distinction
Awarded Avvo Client Choice Award

We focus on prompt responses on a human level to clients' legal needs. We have had forty years experience in a broad range of legal issues involving individuals, small businesses and real estate developers. We work with individual property owners to develop, sell and purchase residential and commercial property.

Anu B. Kemet, a co-founder of Kemet Hunt Law Group, practices law in the areas of construction law, business development, civil litigation, bankruptcy, and personal injury. Mr. Kemet heads the firm’s business law practice, including start-ups, construction litigation, franchise negotiations, labor relations and contracts. He is responsible for a diverse caseload with substantial litigation experience. Prior to his career as an attorney, Anu served honorably in the United States Army, held the chief operating officer position for a private elementary school, and co-founded Delights of the Garden, the first full service raw food vegan restaurant chain in the U.S. Mr. Kemet...

Babila Law is an immigration law firm in the Washington, D.C., Metro area and based in Largo, Maryland. The firm's Immigration Attorney, Junior Babila Terence Ngwa, is fluent in English and French. As immigrants themselves, the team at Babila Law is committed to providing the best possible outcomes for individuals seeking immigration assistance, whether for asylum, visas, or family reunification. They approach each case with diligence and a deep understanding of the importance of their work to clients. Junior Ngwa, who sought asylum himself, has an intimate understanding of the challenges and significance of navigating the United States immigration laws. If...

As an experienced immigration lawyer, I am dedicated to providing exceptional legal guidance and representation to clients from all over the world. With a deep passion for immigration law, I have helped countless individuals and families navigate the complexities of the immigration system. My expertise covers a wide range of immigration matters, including deportation proceedings, asylum cases, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U visas, and more. I have also assisted numerous families with their green card applications and family petitions, such as N400. In addition to family-based immigration, I have helped businesses and individuals with their employment-based immigration needs, including assisting students with...

Heidi Boas has dedicated her legal career to assisting asylum-seekers, refugees, and other immigrants through her work with the U.S. Government, United Nations, and non-profit organizations.

Ms. Boas joined Wilkes Legal in 2018 after four years of government service with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State. From 2014-2017, Ms. Boas worked at the Arlington Asylum Office, where she adjudicated the asylum claims of applicants from around the world. As a Senior Asylum Officer, Ms. Boas handled complex applications for asylum, including long-pending cases involving national security and terrorism-related issues. Ms. Boas also managed a team of...

Compassionate. Zealous. Aggressive Attorney focussed on criminal defense, Immigration and Family Law. Proven Results. Voted Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland by the National Trial Lawyers. Licensed in both Maryland and Florida.

Mr. McManus has been practicing law for twenty years, and for the past ten years he has been a partner at the firm. He began his career as a law clerk for Judge Joseph Mattingly in St. Mary's County Maryland and then worked as a prosecutor in both St. Mary's and Prince George's County. His more noteworthy criminal cases include: * In 1985, Michael John Desasrno was convicted of sexual child abuse for acts committed by the former highschool wrestling coach while acting in the capacity as a wrestling coach. * In 1987, Mr. McManus successfully prosecuted Willie Horton for beating and...

Christopher R. Wampler is a graduate of Bridgewater College, Virginia, and the Catholic University School of Law. Chris has been practicing Bankruptcy Law since 1987 in Maryland, DC, & Virginia. In the past, Chris has served as President of the Wheaton Kensington Chamber of Commerce, served as a member of the Prince George's County Judicial Selections Committee, and was involved in the Montgomery County Bar Association Pro Bono Program. Chris has also worked on the Law Foundation of Prince George's County Homeless Project for which he received an award for his service to the community.

JASON A. RUBEN, ESQ.
Education: Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law
Honors, Health Law Certificate
Bachelors of Science in Political Science and Bachelors of Science in Communications at Towson University


Areas of Practice: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Government Relations.


Experience:

Jason Ruben began his legal career working in the State’s Attorney’s Office for Montgomery County Maryland. There he gained an invaluable understanding and in-depth knowledge into the Maryland criminal justice system.


Jason then began working at the Network for Public Health Law. The Network for Public Health Law provides legal assistance and helpful resources to local, state and federal...

Sabrina R. Thompson is a passionate litigator, motivated by her desire to advocate incessantly for her clients. She is an experienced trial attorney with years of success in trial work. Sabrina established her law firm in 2012. Prior to that (since 2007), she served the State of Maryland as an Assistant Public Defender. She has spent more than a decade litigating and advocating on behalf of individuals facing legal injustices in the areas of immigration and criminal law. Her most recent focus has been serving immigrants in the community by helping them achieve the American dream through naturalization...

Jim Rathvon, chair of the firm’s Regulatory Law & Litigation practice group, maintains a broad environmental, chemical, food and drug and consumer product regulatory and litigation practice. He focuses on the regulation of pesticides and other chemical products under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) and other complex federal regulatory programs. His environmental law work ranges from counseling and advocating on regulatory and licensing issues to defending clients in government enforcement proceedings to representing them in federal arbitrations...

I have been practicing law for 18 years and been a commercial real estate broker for 8 years. I primarily represent businesses and individuals with business or real estate interests.

During that I time I have assisted client's in negotiating and drafted retail, office, medical, fitness club and warehouse leases and purchase and sale agreements. In addition, I assist clients with real estate related debt collection activities including delinquent deferred water and sewer facilities charges.

Clients have also retained my services as a real estate broker to assist them in locating office, industrial, flex, and retail space out of which...

Almost three decades as a trusted legal adviser to small businesses, over a decade of operating a small brick and mortar business which also sells on line. I have a 360° view and understanding of how small businesses work from a legal, practical perspectives.

I am the managing attorney at Actio Law, and am licensed to practice law in Maryland, and pending admission to the District of Columbia Bar. Throughout my career, I have focused on protecting the rights of consumers and ordinary people. Whether through the practice of immigration and consumer debt law, or helping to keep corporate financial giants in compliance with consumer protection regulations, my primary concern has always been protecting the rights of the individuals who need it most. I understand that as times are changing, so too are the needs of clients. You...

Bob Baum has over 35 years of experience dedicated to helping individuals, families and businesses resolve difficult disputes through mediation, arbitration, collaborative law and litigation. Bob prides himself on having a loyal relationship with his clients, founded on extensive experience, availability and integrity. Throughout the years, Mr. Baum continues to thrive as a leader in his field. He will explain and provide you with the most appropriate way to resolve your legal concern, using the most appropriate time and cost effective method to resolve your legal issues. Bob is experienced in deciding many...

With 23 years of experience, I have represented clients throughout the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia in the areas of family law, Criminal defense, personal injury, workers' compensation, landlord and tenant and estates. I practice in multiple forums including the district courts, the circuit courts, administrative hearing, and arbitrations

Kimberlee Gee is the Founder and Managing Member of Kimberlee Gee Legal, which is based in Washington, D.C. and Maryland and serves clients nationwide. Prior to founding Kimberlee Gee Legal in 2017, Ms. Gee worked as a Deputy Assistant General Counsel and in-house attorney for a small financial services corporation providing general oversight and execution of the Corporation’s ethics compliance program and providing high-level legal counsel to the Board of Directors and senior leadership officials on employment, personnel and HR compliance matters. Ms. Gee oversaw workplace investigations, trainings and the management of litigation, dispute resolution and individual appeal matters, representing...

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Michael L. Kabik is a widely recognized leader in the Immigration Bar and legal community. A mentor to younger practitioners in the field, Mr. Kabik regularly directs and teaches Immigration Law Continuing Legal Education courses to other lawyers. Mr. Kabik concentrates his practice exclusively on Immigration Law and is Chairman of the Shulman Rogers' Immigration, Nationality, and Consular Practice Group. He provides clients with a broad full-service employment-based, family-based, naturalization, and litigation immigration practice. Clients include large, medium, and small businesses engaged in the domestic and international transfer of foreign personnel, including executives, managers, and other highly skilled professionals,...

Joe is our newest team member, joining the firm after practicing in La Plata for over 10 years at Barbour & Hangarter. We have known and respected Joe for a long time, and it is great to have him join us as “Of Counsel.” He is also admitted to practice in Virginia and the Federal Courts, which gives our firm more reach than before. Joe will concentrate his practice in Personal Injury litigation, Family Law, and Elder Law. Joe has a passion for personal injury litigation, and that is a full time job these days. He is a guy...

Tyler concentrates her practice in personal injury, workers compensation, bankruptcy and criminal law. She joined our firm after serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable DaNeeka Varner Cotton of the Circuit Court in Prince Georges County. While serving under Judge Cotton, Tyler was exposed to the intricacies of the civil and criminal processes handling a wide range of complex legal issues. While clerking, Tyler conducted extensive legal research and is knowledgeable on both civil and criminal concepts and procedures. This “behind the scenes” education is invaluable to her clients who face the prospect of appearing in...

Top rated attorney George E. Meng concentrates his practice in the field of litigating estate, trust and real property cases. These include will contests, improper handling of estate or trust funds, disputes relating to distributions from estates and trusts, boundary disputes and title issues at both the trial and appellate level. Routine probate, wills, trusts and estate planning are also an integral part of his experience. In addition, Mr. Meng's practice experience includes personal injury litigation and civil litigation in a variety of fields. Mr. Meng has an established reputation among his clients and throughout the legal...

Jeffrey Hord is an Associate in the firm’s Employment Law and Litigation practice groups. He is an experienced, aggressive litigator who is admitted to practice in all the state and federal courts throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. A true trial lawyer, Jeff has successfully represented both individual and corporate clients in complex litigation, as well as in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the U.S. Department of Labor, and various local human rights commissions.
Prior to joining Paley Rothman, Jeff was a senior associate at several well-known...