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These awards recognize those who have achieved excellence in law, maintained the
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Nova Southeastern University is home to the Shepard Broad Law Center and the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
For 40 years, NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center has been dedicated to producing graduates who have the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become h igh ly adept law yers respected for serving their clients, their communities, and the justice system. As the only law school in Broward County, the Law Center remains committed to fulfilling South Florida’s ongoing need for talented and ethical lawyers and is proud of its many graduates currently serving as judges, partners in major law firms, and executives in leading corporations
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NSU Law and the Huizenga Business School are proud to sponsor the Leaders in Law event. We honor those
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Over the past 40 years, Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center has pioneered new avenues to help our students develop the knowledge, skills and values that are at the heart of becoming respected, professional lawyers. NSU Law prides itself on preparing graduates to make a smooth transition from the classroom to the courtroom. By balancing long-held conventions, the shifting needs of students, and the ever-changing legal profession, NSU Law enables graduates to thrive in the world. If you’re looking for a law school that’s invested in student success and where you can work collaboratively with faculty, student colleagues and alumni, then NSU Law is the place for you.
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LEADERS IN LAW
winning CATEGORIES
Bankruptcy Law
Corporate General Counsel
Corporate Law
Environmental Law
Family Law
Governmental Law
Healthcare Law
Insurance Law
Intellectual Property Rights
International Law
Labor and Employment Law
Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury Law
Real Estate Law
Rising Star
Securities Law
Sports & Entertainment Law
Wills, Trusts & Estate
Law Firm with Less Than 25 Attorneys
Law Firm with 25-50 Attorneys
Law Firm with More Than 50 Attorneys
The legal profession is undergoing dramatic change. Tremendous growth in the size of law firms, intensified competition for legal work, practice specialization, demographic changes and new technology have impacted all lawyers. These important issues inspired me to reflect on how law is practiced by lawyers and experienced by their clients.
The business of law has always facinated me. During my 15 years as publisher of the South Florida Business Journal, I heard the most fantastic stories from my friends who were lawyers. While there are numerous awards in other industries, I felt it was time to honor the success of legal innovators and recognize outstanding achievement in law. Therefore, it is my privilege to introduce the Leaders In Law Awards.
The Leaders In Law Awards is a unique program created by Lifestyle Media Group to honor the lawyers, law firms and corporate counsel who have achieved excellence in law, maintained the highest level of ethics, shown a commitment to their community and proven themselves as leaders. It’s our opportunity to applaud the best lawyers in categories ranging from insurance to entertainment, corporate to government, taxes to real estate and recognize the law firms that do the most for the community.
What’s different about our Leaders In Law Awards is that it is an awards program of the people, by the people and for the people. The attorneys and firms recognized in the following pages were nominated by members of the community – many of them Lifestyle readers. We also called upon your clients and colleagues to submit nominations for those deserving recognition. We asked specifically to learn about those who have demonstrated an overall commitment to and impact on the South Florida area in their specialized practices. We wanted to showcase legal professionals who give back to their community.
The Leaders In Law Awards are just one of the many exciting events we have planned for this year and beyond. We’ve decided, as a company, that we need to do more than just cover the county and South Florida. We need to be a part of it. We invite you to join us in the celebration of the best our community has to offer, and congratulate these Leaders In Law.
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from the CHAIRMAN
Bankruptcy Law HONOREE
Charles M. TatelbaumHinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Tatelbaum is a certified specialist in business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification, accredited by the Florida Bar. He holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
He is counsel to the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) and Vice President of Research for the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Tatelbaum is also a former adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Law as well as a former instructor for the Annual Credit Congress of NACM.
Bankruptcy Law Finalists Linda W. JacksonSalazar Jackson, LLP
Ivan J. ReichGrayRobinson, P. A.
Paul S. SingermanBerger Singerman LLP
Corporate General Counsel HONOREE
Evan J. GoldmanChildren’s Services Council of Broward County
Goldman is a recognized leader in the field of legislative and policy advocacy. He has extensive government, not-for-prof i t and private sector experience including more than 20 years of working with federal, state and local governments.
Prior to joining HANDY as CEO, he served as the Assistant Director of Public Affairs and Organizational Development for the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.
Goldman serves on several local and national boards, including the Center for Hearing and Communication, Broward Days and Florida Prosperity Partnership and Florida Impact.
Corporate General Counsel Finalists John A. AttawayPublix
Robert (Bob) FatovicRyder
Lynn A. GrossOffice Depot, Inc.
Linda KleinmanJM Family Enterprises, Inc / World Omni Financial Corp
Arnaldo PerezCarnival Corporation
Donna A. QuinnBiotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Kimarie R. StratosMemorial Healthcare System
Taylor WardJM Family Enterprises, Inc
Corporate Law HONOREE
Ronald N. RosenwasserFriedman Rosenwasser Goldbaum, P.A.
Rosenwasser extensive work both within his practice and in the area of franchising and licensing ranks him at the top of
Corporate Law.He founded and served as the
Chairman of The Florida Bar’s Franchise Law Committee. He is an editor of The Florida Bar’s Franchise Law and Practice and has served as the International Franchise Association’s Director of Franchise Business Network Programs for South Florida as well as on the Executive Council of The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section.
His other affiliations include the International Trademark Association, the International F r a n c h i s e A s s o c i a t i o n ’s Council of Franchise Suppliers, Committee X (International Franchising) of the International Bar Association, and the ABA Forum on Franchise.
Corporate Law Finalists Ellen GilmoreGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Gerald GreenspoonGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Thomas O. KatzKatz Baskies, LLC
Daniel NewmanBroad and Cassel
Richard A. PerezHolland & Knight LLP
Environmental LawHONOREE
Steven GellerGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Gellar is an “AV Preeminent” rated attorney and shareholder at Green Marder and his concentration in land use, zoning, and lobbying make him a leader in Environmental Law.
Geller was a member of Florida Legislature for 20 years in both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate.
He has served as Minority Leader in the Florida Senate and as Chair in several delegations and committees including the Legislative Committee on Regulated Industries (alcohol, tobacco, gambling), Agriculture, and Comprehensive Planning.
Environmental Law Finalists Courtney C. CrushCrush Law, P.A.
Jordana L. JarjuraConrad & Scherer LLP
Pamela M. KanePanza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A.
Bonnie MiskelDunay, Miskel, Backman and Blattner, LLP
William S. SpencerAkerman LLP
Melissa Tapanes LlahuesBercow Radell & Fernandez, P.A.
Family Law HONOREE
David S. BazermanLegal Aid Service of Broward County
Bazerman is the Dependency Law Project Director for the Legal Aid Service of Broward County. A zealous children’s advocate, he has volunteered in the Broward County Guardian ad Litem Program since 1991. He is also one of the founding board members of Florida’s Children First.
He has served as Director of the Dependency Law Project of the Legal Aid Service of Broward County until he became the Director of the Children’s Advocacy Program.
Bazerman was also a pro bono attorney with Nova Southeastern University’s Children’s Law Clinic and the Guardian Ad Litem for Broward County.
Family Law Finalists Lori BarkusBarkus Law
Sean L. CollinLyons, Snyder & Collin, P.A.
Peter L. GladstoneGladstone & Weissman, P.A.
Michael H. GoraShapiro Blasi Wasserman & Gora P.A.
Cynthia L. GreeneGreene Smith & Associates, P.A.
Mitchell K. KarpfYoung, Berman, Karpf & Gonzalez, P.A.
Howard S. KrooksElder Law Associates PA
Jeffrey A. WeissmanGladstone & Weissman, P.A.
Governmental Law HONOREE – TIE
Dave AronbergOffice of State Attorney Dave Aronberg
Aronberg was elected State Attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit in November 2012. He is a former assistant attorney general, White House Fellow and Florida Senator. During his tenure in the State Senate as its youngest member, he focused on criminal justice and consumer protection issues.
Prior to serving in the Senate, Aronberg worked as a lawyer in both the public and private sectors for over a decade.
He is on the Regional Board of Directors of the Anti-Defamation League of Palm Beach County, a member of the Foreign Policy Leadership Council, and the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council.
Governmental Law HONOREE – TIE
Ronald L. BookRonald L Book P.A.
Book is president and CEO of Ronald L. Book, P.A., considered one of the top law firms that specialize in government law.
Fol lowing a career in government working for the Florida Legislature and then as Governor Bob Graham’s Director and Special Counsel on Cabinet and Legislative Affairs, Book went on to practice law in his own firm.
His firm has prospered in recent years, including successfully lobbying the largest medical grant in Florida history on behalf of the Human Genomics Project at the University of Miami.
Book’s community involvement includes providing pro-bono services to the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Broward Partnership for the Homleless and several other associations.
Governmental Law FinalistsRobby H. BirnbaumGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Sidney C. CallowayShutts & Bowen LLP
Jamie A. ColeWeiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske
Bernie FriedmanBecker & Poliakoff
Jeb NiewoodState of Florida
Healthcare Law HONOREE
Gabriel L. ImperatoBroad and Cassel
Imperato is board-certified in health law by the Florida Bar and in Health Care Compliance (HCC) by the Health Care Compliance Association, where he sits on the Board of Directors and is the Second Vice President. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Currently, Imperato is the Managing Partner of the Fort Lauderdale office of Broad and Cassel and serves on the Firm’s Executive Committee.
He is a member of the Health Law Practice Group and is the co-chair of the Firm’s White Collar Defense and Compliance Practice Group.
He has served as Deputy Chief Counsel of the Office of the General Counsel, United States Department of Health and Human Services.
His commitment to his community is evident with such involvement as forming an emergency scholarship fund for health sciences students.
Healthcare Law FinalistsIra ColemanMcDermott Will & Emery
Shari L. McCartneyTripp Scott
Michael W. MoskowitzMoskowitz Mandell Salim & Simonwitz, P.A.
Insurance Law HONOREE
Frank Steven GoldsteinGoldstein Law
Goldstein is the founding partner of the AV-rated Goldstein Law Group and a leading attorney in the field of insurance law.
He is in charge of litigation and management of cases, including claims and lawsuits on behalf of corporate clients and large insurance firms such as State Farm, Allstate, Geico, Farmers/21st Century, Gainsco, MetLife, Mercury, Nationwide, Sentry, and Unitrin.
Goldstein is a certif ied insurance instructor by the State of Florida and a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee, the National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators, and several others organizations.
He has been instrumental in three-year investigation by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies into a local auto accident fraud ring. This culminated in nearly 100 arrests.
Insurance Law FinalistsMichael J. HigerHiger Lichter & Givner LLP
Mark G. KeeganRosenbaum Mollengarden PLLC
Daniel J. RheaumeWelt & Rheaume, P.A.
Finalist: Litigation / Civil TrialHeath S. Eskalyo
Principal Partner/CFO
Finalist: Rising StarValerie B. Barnhart
Attorney
Kelley Kronenberg Congratulates
Heath S. Eskalyo and
Valerie B. Barnhart For Their Recognition as
Leaders in Law 2014 Finalists
www.kelleykronenberg.com
Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. is Proud to Recognize Jeff Ostrow for his Selection as a Finalist in the
2014 LEADERS in LAW AWARDS
Congratulations to all the Finalists!
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Intellectual Property Rights HONOREE
Marlon A. HillDelancyhill, P.A.
Hill is a founding partner of Delancey Hill, P.A., which specializes in intellectual properties and international business transactions.
Hill is a leader in the Jamaican-American community in South Florida and a political awareness advocate, often turning his own personal functions into fundraisers.
He is active in the community representing The Miami Foundation on the Board of Directors as well as a member of Orange Bowl Committee and serving on the Advisory Board for the Florida Caribbean Students’ Association.
Intellectual Property Rights Finalists Mark D. BowenMalin Haley DiMaggio & Bowen, P.A.
Alexander D. BrownTripp Scott
Michael B. ChesalPeretz Chesal Herrmann, P.L.
Steven I. PeretzPeretz Chesal Herrmann, P.L.
International Law HONOREE
Jaime D. GuttmanGreenberg Traurig, P.A.
Guttman, an Associate with Greenberg Traurig, is a fully
bilingual attorney representing clients around the world, ranking him as one of the best in International Law.
He is a member of the International Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Florida Bar Association. He is the founding director of the Venezuelan American National Bar Association.
In 2010, Guttman was awarded the “Exceptional Pro Bono Recognition Award” from the Supreme Court of Florida, Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar and Florida Pro Bono Coordinators Association.
International Law FinalistsSteven Z. GarellekSteinberg Garellek
Michael H. KrulGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Labor and Employment Law HONOREE
Nicole V. HessenWender, Hedler & Hessen, P.A.
Hessen has focused her professional life on representing injured workers, making her the top choice for Labor and Employment Law.
She is a former chairman of the Workers’ Compensation Practice Committee, the board director at large of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association and the president elect of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers.
Hessen is also a member of Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Workers’ Compensation Section of the Florida Bar, and a Florida Bar SCOPE mentor.
Labor and Employment Law FinalistsFirst Name Last Name
Catalina M. AvalosTripp Scott
Suzanne K. BogdanFisher & Phillips LLP
Charles S. CaulkinsFisher & Phillips LLP
Ellen M. LeibovitchAssouline & Berlowe, P.A.
Barry A. MandelkornGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Robert J. RodriguezMKRS Law
Stacey SchulmanGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Peter R. SiegelGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Scott H. SilverMKRS Law
Litigation / Civil Trial HONOREE
William R. SchererConrad & Scherer LLP
Scherer has more than 25 years experience in high-profile cases to be ranked as the top Litigation lawyer in South Florida.
He is a founding member and partner of Conrad & Scherer LLP. Served as lead lawyer on behalf of the victims of the Rothstein billion-dollar Ponzi scheme, Scherer obtained one of the highest percentages of recovery for the victims in what is the largest settlement in Broward County history.
He is also recognized as a leader political, civic, social and charitable circles as well.
Litigation / Civil Trial finalistsMitchell W. BergerBerger Singerman LLP
William BergerGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Howard D. DuBosarThe Dubosar Law Group, P.A.
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Congratulates the
Leaders In Law 2014 Honorees
with a Very Special Congratulations to
Ronald L. Book of
Ronald L. Book, P.A.
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Congratulates the
Leaders In Law 2014 Honorees
with a Very Special Congratulations to
Ronald L. Book of
Ronald L. Book, P.A.
Heath S. EskalyoKelley Kronenberg
Jeffrey A. HirschGreenberg Traurig, P.A.
Mary I. HoelleFowler Rodriquez
Beth-Ann E. KrimskyGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
David M. KubiliunKubiliun & Associates, P.A.
Barry A. MandelkornGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Ira MarcusIra Marcus, P.A.
Robin S. MoselleJacobson, Sobo & Moselle
Mark R. OsherowBuckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP
Jeffrey M. OstrowKopelowitz Ostrow, P.A.
Jerry TamayoConrad & Scherer LLP
Medical Malpractice HONOREE
Michael S. FreedlandFreedland Harwin, P.L.
Freeland, founding partner of Freeland Harwin, P.A., is a leader in Medical Malpractice Law and an advocate for consumers’ rights.
He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, American Association for Justice, the Broward County Justice Association and serves on the Florida Bar Grievance Committee. He has also served on the Florida Democratic Party’s Executive Committee.
Freeland has also served a variety of social and charity causes including the Rotary Club of Weston and Harvest Drive.
Medical Malpractice FinalistsSteven L. LubellLubell Rosen
Mark L. RosenLubell Rosen
Kenneth J. SobelFreedland Harwin, P.L.
Personal Injury Law HONOREE
Howard M. TalenfeldColodny Fass Talenfeld
Karlinsky Abate & Webb, P.A.
Talenfeld is nationally recognized as a leader in children’s rights and child advocacy. He is AV-rated and a specialist in civil rights, personal injury, and systemic reform litigation.
In 1996, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Youth Law Center, a national children’s advocacy group. He was also the founding president of Florida’s Children First (FCF).
Talenfeld is a member of the the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the National Association of Council for Children.
Personal Injury Law finalistsRobert B. BakerBaker & Zimmerman, P.A.
Valerie ConzoValerie A. Conzo, P.A.
Kenneth A. CutlerCutler Rader, PL
Joshua H. EggnatzThe Eggnatz Law Firm, P.A.
Joel S. FassColodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb, P.A.
Nicole V. HessenWender, Hedler & Hessen, P.A.
Jacquelyn S. Holden, Esq.
Gary S. LesserLesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC
Glen LevineAnidjar & Levine, P.A.
Michael J. PikePike & Lustig, LLP–TURNPIKE LAW™
Anthony Russo Jr.The Russo Law Firm
Real Estate / Land Use HONOREE
Adele I. StoneFowler White Boggs
Stone has more than 30 years of legal experience to rank as a top real estate attorney in South Florida.
Stone is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and certified in real estate law by the Florida Bar. She is an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.
Stone is a governor for the Florida Bar and past president of the Bar Foundation. She is a past president of NAIOP and Legal Aid Services of Broward County. She has been on the state board of the Children’s Home Society.
Real Estate / Land Use finalistsDavid K. BlattnerDunay, Miskel, Backman and Blattner, LLP
Dennis J. EisingerEisinger, Brown, Lewis, Frankel & Chaiet, P.A.
Michael FreelingBloom & Freeling
Scott J. FuerstGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Ray GarciaThe Law Office of Ray Garcia, P.A.
Roy D. OppenheimOppenheim Law
Carlos J. ReyesReyes Law Group
Barry E. SomersteinGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Mark K. SomersteinGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Barton S. StrockStrock & Cohen, P.A.
David WeismanGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Back left: David Blattner, Leaders in Law Finalist Back middle: Bonnie Miskel, Leaders in Law Finalist
14 S.E. 4th Street, Suite 36 • Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-405-3300 • www.dmbblaw.com
A Boutique Law Firm Specializing in Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning
Serving the needs of national developers, real estate investment trusts, individual homeowners,
local businesses and property owners.
Congratulations to leaders in law finalistsBonnie Miskel & david Blattner
A Personal Injury & Consumer Class Action Firm
1920 N. Commerce Parkway, Suite 1Weston, FL 33326
954-634-4355
Referrals and Co-Counsel Opportunities Are Welcome
Personal Attention, Professional Services, Zealous Representation
proudly congratulates
Charles M. Tatelbaum for being selected as one
of the finalists in the
"Leaders in Law"Awards
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a full-service national law firm providing coordinated legal services across the United States, as well as regionally and locally. Hinshaw lawyers represent businesses, governmental entities and individuals in complex litigation, regulatory and transactional matters. Founded in 1934, the firm has approximately 500 attorneys in 23 offices located in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.
Charles M. Tatelbaum954-375-1133
One East Broward Blvd., Suite 1010Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301www.hinshawlaw.com
Bankruptcy Law
954-913-CASE (2273)1166 W. Newport Center Dr., Suite 308
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442www.CutlerRader.com
Attorney Andrew Rader*
24 years of experience.
AV Rated
Attorney Ken Cutler 27 years of experience. AV Rated
*Licensed in Florida and NY.
Congratulations to our “Leader in Law” Ken— a great attorney, a great friend
and a great partner!–Andrew Rader
Personal Injury attorneys
Rising Star HONOREE
Valerie B. BarnhartKelley Kronenberg
Barnhart is a Rising Star both professionally and in the community. Her practice focuses on commercial matters with an emphasis on drafting and negotiating contracts and shareholder agreements.
Barnhart serves as an elected representative for the 17th Circuit on the Florida Bar Board of Governors Young Lawyers Division, and is a member of the Broward County Bar Association.
She is also active with charities, serving a leadership role with Starlight Children’s Foundat ion F lor ida , and donating her services with pro-bono work through Lawyers to the Rescue. Barnhart also donates her time as a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Miami-Dade Humane Society.
Rising Star finalistsRebecca F. BratterGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Guillermo M. ManceboMancebo Law Group, P.A.
Marla NeufeldGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Jerry TamayoConrad & Scherer LLP
Michael D. WildWild Felice & Partners, P.A.
Securities Law HONOREE
Daniel NewmanBroad and Cassel
Newman is experienced in complex commercial, securities and construction litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitrations. He holds an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbel.
He is a member of the Broad and Cassel firm’s Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation, and Corporate and Securities Practice Groups. He currently serves as receiver for several entities prosecuted by the SEC for engaging in securities fraud.
Newman served for four years as an adjunct faculty member at the Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center.
Securities Law finalistsAlan H. AronsonAkerman LLP
Jonathan L. AwnerAkerman LLP
Scott D. HirschScarlett, Gucciardo & Hirsch, P.A.
Michael H. KrulGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Sports & Entertainment Law HONOREE
David BercusonDavid Bercuson, P.A.
Bercuson specializes in entertainment law and has extensive and diverse experience in the
representation of recording artists, record labels, music and television producers, music publishers, composers, managers, and on-air television talent.
He also handles the business and legal affairs for major and independent record companies as well as domestic and foreign music licensing.
Bercuson has obtained the coveted status of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell.
Sports & Entertainment Law finalistsJames G. SammataroStroock
Frank SmithFMS Lawyer PL
Charlotte C. TowneCharlotte Towne, P.A.
Wills, Trusts & Estate HONOREE
Arlene H. LakinArlene Lakin, Esq.
Lakin is a major force in elder care since she is certified by the Florida Bar in elder law and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
She is also on the board of Florida’s Voice on Developmental Disabilities and co-chairman of the Broward County Bar elder law section.
Lakin is on the board of the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and the Alzheimer’s Family Center Board.
Wills, Trusts & Estate finalistsLaurence I. BlairGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
David P. KronGreenspoon Marder, P.A.
Stuart R. MorrisMorris Law Group
Michael D. WildWild Felice & Partners, P.A.
Business and Commercial Litigation • Lobbyists and Governmental ConsultantsInsurance Law and Litigation • Insurance Compliance and Regulatory Law
Child and Disability Advocacy • Employment Law • Administrative Law
Congratulations to Shareholders Joel Fass and Howard Talenfeld
for being recognized as the Leaders in Law who help protect foster and disabled children from
“the Capitol to the Courthouse.”
www.CFTLAW.comServing Clients NationwideTelephone: 954 492 4010
Law firm with less than 25 attorneys honoree
Goldstein Law Group Frank Steven Goldstein, Founder and Partner
100 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 700Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301954-767-8393
The Goldstein Law Group (GLG), located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, is a premier, AV-rated civil litigation law firm concentrated on the investigation, detection and litigation of fraudulent insurance claims.
GLG use a traditional point of view to scrutinize legal matters and then use a Obsessive Compulsive Preparation method to produce results. Thinking “outside of the box”, GLG uses creative strategies to both discover and act against fraud.
GLG embraces diversity in both their hiring practices and selection of philanthropic endeavors—from sponsoring the T.J. Reddick Bar Association’s annual event, to actively supporting the Hispanic Unity Fund. GLG also provides generous support for local athletic teams.
GLG prides itself on serving some of the biggest names in the insurance industry. They also investigate and litigate auto insurance fraud including personal injury and bodily injury and uninsured motorist claims; property fraud, including windstorm and fire damage claims; and healthcare fraud.
Law firm with less than 25 attorneys finalistsFarmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards,
Fistos & Lehrman, P.L. Steve Jaffe
Katz Baskies, LLCThomas Katz
Marshall Socarras Grant, P.L.Adam Marshall
Reyes Law GroupCarlos Reyes
The Russo Law FirmAnthony Russo Jr.
Wender, Hedler & Hessen, P.A.Nicole Hessen
Law Firm with 25-50 attorneys honoree
Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A.Brian R. Kopelowitz, Founding Partner
Jeffrey M. OSTROW, MANAGING Director
200 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 1200Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301954-525-4100
For nearly two decades, Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. (KO) has provided comprehensive legal representation to business, government, individual and family clients.
The firm has practitioners skilled in almost all phases of law, including commercial litigation, corporate transactions, labor and employment, real estate, class actions, catastrophic personal injury, family law, government affairs, estate and tax planning, wealth preservation, receivership, appellate practice, and white collar and criminal defense.
KO represents some of the largest companies in the country, including Fortune 100 companies, the nation’s largest auto retailer, the largest residential home developer, and the largest hotel management company in the world, in addition to several national banking institutions. KO has a roster of accomplished attorneys that are board certified in their specialty and achieving an AV-rating.
The firm is also highly involved with several charitable organizations, including sponsoring the Jorge Nation Foundation each year, the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and hosting several fundraising functions for local charities.
Law Firm with 25-50 attorneys finalistsLesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith,
PLLCGary Lesser
ROIG LawyersMichael Rosenberg
Law Firm with more than 50 attorneys honoree
Berger Singerman LLPMitchell W. Berger, PARTNERPaul Steven Singerman, PARTNER
350 East Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1000Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-525-9900
From the Firm’s offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Tallahassee, Berger Singerman LLP serves a diverse client base with a Florida focus and international scope.
Berger Singerman’s attorneys have expertise in all areas of commercial law, including banking, creditors’ rights, business reorganization, bankruptcy, corporate & securities, dispute resolution and litigation, employment law, white collar crime, real estate, environmental and land use, health care, tax, estate planning, and probate.
The firm is a trusted referral source for lawyers seeking an advisor and co-counsel on Florida matters for out-of-state counsel, etc. They are also known for handling some of the region’s most high profile cases, including the Ponzi scheme.
As a result of the firm’s outstanding legal work and dedication to community service, they have received numerous awards including: the 2013 Litigation Department of the Year Award (Daily Business Review) and the 2013 Best Places to Work (South Florida Business Journal).
Law Firm with more than 50 attorneys finalistsGrayRobinson, P. A.Tom Loffredo
Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Glenn Goldstein
Greenspoon Marder, P.A.Gerald Greenspoon
Shutts & Bowen LLPJoseph Goldstein
winning firms
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We are honored to be recognized by the Leaders in Law Awards
Berger Singerman Law Firm (with more than 50 attorneys)
Mitchell W. Berger Litigation/Civil Trial
Paul Steven Singerman Bankruptcy Law
Congratulations to all the honorees!
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Marc BrotmanBoard Certified in Civil Trial Law
Martindale Hubbell ‘s Highest Rating Acknowledged as SuperLawyer ©
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Congratulates its finalists forLifestyle Media Group’s 2014 Leaders in Law
William BergerLitigation
Steven GellerEnvironmental
Michael H. KrulSecurities
International
Barry E. SomersteinReal Estate
Robby H. BirnbaumGovernmental
Ellen GilmoreCorporate
Barry A. MandelkornLitigation
Labor and Employment-Broward
Mark K. SomersteinReal Estate
Laurence I. BlairTrusts & Estate
Gerald GreenspoonCorporate
Marla NeufeldRising Star
David WeismanReal Estate
Rebecca F. BratterRising Star
Beth-Ann E. KrimskyLitigation
Stacey SchulmanLabor and Employment-
Broward
Scott J. FuerstReal Estate
David P. KronTrusts & Estate
Peter R. SiegelLabor and Employ-
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Please join DBS Financial Group in congratulating all of
this year’s finalists in the 2014 Leaders in Law Awards.
As a proud supporter of the community, we know the
importance of recognizing attorneys that accomplish
something that truly matters. We are pleased to honor
the winners in each category.
David B. Schulman, CLU®, ChFC®
General AgentDBS Financial [email protected]
DBS Financial Group
BANKRUPTCY LAWCharles M. Tatelbaum
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
CORPORATE GENERAL COUNSELEvan J. Goldman
Children’s Services Council of Broward County
CORPORATE LAWRonald N. Rosenwasser
Friedman Rosenwasser Goldbaum, P.A.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWSteven Geller
Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
FAMILY LAWDavid S. Bazerman
Legal Aid Service of Broward County
GOVERNMENTAL LAWDave Aronberg
Office of State Attorney Dave Aronberg
GOVERNMENTAL LAWRonald L. Book
Ronald L Book P.A.
HEALTHCARE LAWGabriel L. ImperatoBroad and Cassel
RISING STARValerie B. BarnhartKelley Kronenberg
SECURITIES LAWDaniel Newman
Broad and Cassel
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAWDavid Bercuson
David Bercuson, P.A.
WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATEArlene H. Lakin
Arlene Lakin, Esq.
LAW FIRM WITH LESS THAN 25 ATTORNEYS
Goldstein Law GroupFrank Goldstein
LAW FIRM WITH 25-50 ATTORNEYS
Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A.Jeffrey Ostrow
LAW FIRM WITH MORE THAN 50 ATTORNEYS
Berger Singerman LLPMitchell Berger
INSURANCE LAWFrank Steven Goldstein
Goldstein Law Group
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTSMarlon A. Hill
Delancyhill, P.A.
INTERNATIONAL LAWJaime D. Guttman
Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAWNicole V. Hessen
Wender, Hedler & Hessen, P.A.
LITIGATIONWilliam R. Scherer
Conrad & Scherer LLP
MEDICAL MALPRACTICEMichael S. Freedland
Freedland Harwin, P.L.
PERSONAL INJURY LAWHoward M. Talenfeld
Colodny Fass Talenfeld Karlinsky Abate & Webb, P.A.
REAL ESTATE LAWAdele I. Stone
Fowler White Boggs
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