As the only Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy attorney in West Palm Beach, practicing bankruptcy law since 1977, I possess a high degree of expertise in the field of consumer bankruptcy law. I have been Board Certified by the American Board of Certification in Consumer Bankruptcy since 1999.Attainment of this certification requires peer review, successful performance on a lengthy examination and completion of 60 hours of continuing legal education every five years. It is not surprising that few lawyers are able to achieve this distinction.I have also authored a text book for lawyers on...
Attorney Bruce S. Rosenwater was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a veteran attorney, having assisted Floridians for more than 20 years. Bruce founded and developed his law firm as a law firm for life. He developed the firm?s practice areas to span most, if not all of an individual?s and a family?s lifetime legal needs. He has distinguished his practice by willingly being a family?s lawyer and counselor throughout the various stages and circumstance of their lives, from owning a first home to unfortunately unavoidable disputes, business and real estate legal needs and even injury, probate and gu...
It's about you. You want your problem solved? Want to be a name and not a number? Need a lawyer that is passionate, caring, truthful and prepared? I help people solve their problems. I keep my caseload small so I can take better care of my clients. I only practice criminal defense and personal injury. I have a passion for sticking up for the little guy - the accused and the injured victim. You won't see me on billboards or the backs of buses. You will see me trying cases at the courthouse, on CBS 48 hours or arguing successfully before the Florida Supreme Court. My business comes fro...
I am Cheryl Fletcher, and I started my law firm to serve people and protect their rights. When faced with a legal issue, many people feel overwhelmed because they do not fully understand their rights and how to protect them. I provide a clear head, exceptional research skills, and complete preparedness to help you through these difficult times.I started my career as a legal researcher at one of the largest universities in Florida. I have also worked in different law firms, writing legal briefs, drafting motions, affidavits and legal memorandums, creating case plans, conducting depositions, and...
Attorney Richard Llerena has practiced law with integrity, taking on cases and causes he deemed worthy,and most importantly, utilizing his background,heritage, and skills as a fluent Spanish writer and speaker to give a voice to the growing Latino community in Palm Beach County. A lifelong South Floridian, Mr. Llerena graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in 2002 with a major in political science, was the recipient of the University of Miami Book Award, the Pi Sigma Alpha Award for Excellence in the field of political science. During his undergraduate years, he was also a member of ...
Attorney James C. Spitz represents insureds, both individuals and families, with claims against insurance companies ( usually arising from an insurance policy), when an insurer refuses to pay a claim. Many of our clients have sustained damages to their homes and businesses, and after being unsuccessful in resolving their claims on their own, have turned to our law firm for guidance, and to take over the handling,( including litigating), of our insured's claim.James Spitz is an aggressive litigator who seeks full and fair compensation for his clients....
The Williams Firm, P.A. is a small firm practice with a big firm mindset. My primary goal is to help my clients achieve their business goals in the most efficient manner. I help individuals and companies protect their most valuable asset, their brand. I create and implement strategies that protect your most valuable business assets, your trademarks and copyrights. I work for you and with you to provide experienced guidance throughout the entire registration process and am a skilled trial lawyer who can help you protect your brand through litigation. While the entire trademark registration ...
Michael S. Steinger, founding partner of Steinger, Greene, & Feiner believes in representing real people, not big businesses. Since the firm?s creation in 1997, Steinger, Greene, & Feiner has never represented an insurance company or large corporation, and he vows to keep this promise. Over the course of his career, Mr. Steinger has handled thousands of Florida accident cases, recovering millions of dollars for his clients and earning him membership into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum....
Craig I. Kelley is the Managing Partner of Kelley, Fulton & Kaplan.Mr. Kelley founded the firm in 2001. His vision when he founded the firm was to find creative solutions to difficult problems, as presented by his various clients. To this day, this philosophy remains as the foundation of the services provided by Kelley, Fulton & Kaplan.Mr. Kelley has extensive experience handling a wide variety of complex matters, from restructuring and insolvency proceedings to complex state court litigation. His motto is that every problem has a solution.Specifically, Mr. Kelley focuses his practice ...
In 2005, Sean J. Greene made the acquaintance of Steinger and Iscoe. Desiring to grow their legal practices, Michael Steinger and Gary Iscoe named Sean Greene as a partner to the firm, thus creating Steinger, Iscoe & Greene, P.A. The enhanced partnership brought about the expansion of an office in Port St. Lucie, to serve the needs of car accident, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and other personal injury cases. Sean was a great asset to the growing firm, being one of the first lawyers in the country to have completed Harvard University?s National College of Driving Under the Influen...
Aaron Papero, a native Floridian, obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University?s Shepard Broad Law Center in 2008. He graduated with various honors including the ?Order of the Barrister? and ?Krupnick and Campbell? awards for excellency in trial advocacy.After graduation, Mr. Papero worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the Palm Beach County State Attorney?s Office where he spent 9 years sharpening his skills as a strong litigator. During that time he successfully tried over 100 jury and non-jury misdemeanor and felony cases ranging from simple battery to first degre...
Jon has spent his entire legal career practicing securities. He handled over 1,000 securities matters and has successfully represented some of the most demanding clients in multi-million-dollar disputes throughout Florida and United States. He has represented individual and corporate clients in civil actions in state and federal court (at the trial and appellate level); in regulatory investigations; in arbitrations; and in private mediations. Jon has handled a wide range of matters, including: (i) stockbroker misconduct and investment fraud disputes (including claims involving unsuitability, c...
Steven Bell is a criminal defense attorney and partner at the law firm Meltzer & Bell, P.A. With extensive knowledge of the Florida court system, Bell represents clients with a range of criminal charges, including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. After graduating magna cum laude from Nova Southeastern University Bell became licensed to practice law in the state of Florida in 2004. Immediately, he joined the Broward County Public Defender's Office in the Juvenile Division as an Assistant Public Defender. In just three short years Bell was placed in the Felony Division in 2007. A...
Jessica Mishali is a resident of Boca Raton, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her main office is in West Palm Beach; she has an additional office in Fort Lauderdale. Jessica graduated, cum laude, from Touro Law School in 2006, where she was a research editor on the Law Review, A Research Assistant and a Teaching Assistant. She has worked in the Florida legal system ever since graduation. Jessica is currently with the Law Office of Stephen J. Press, a trusted and respected West Palm Beach law firm that has been skillfully advocating for its clients for over twenty years. Steph...
Dean H. Freeman is the managing partner of Freeman Injury Law and is proud to represent injured clients in the Miami, Plantation, West Palm Beach, and Orlando area. Mr. Freeman's long and successful career in injury law all began when he joined the U.S. Army, learning the skills of a combat medic. He obtained an honorable discharge and pursued his studies in the health sciences.Attorney Freeman graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's in Health Administration, which helped him in understanding the management of health organizations including several health insurance compani...
Heather S. Karmeris is the founder of Heather S. Karmeris Law, P.A. The focus of her practice is family and marital law matters with offices in West Palm Beach serving Palm Beach County, Martin County, Saint Lucie County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Hillsborough and Orange County. Mrs. Karmeris is dedicated to litigating or facilitating conflict resolutions depending on the particular needs of the client.Heather S. Karmeris was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2015 and to the Texas Bar as well as the United States District Court Southern District of Florida in 2016.Mrs. Karmeris gained ex...
Joshua S. Winegar, Esq. focuses his practice on personal injury law, handling cases involving wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, negligent security, electrocution accidents, product liability, dog bites, and roadway design and maintenance.Before founding his law firm, Mr. Winegar began his legal career with a nationally recognized trial defense firm, where he defended property owners, management companies, trucking companies, product manufacturers, and the largest insurance companies in the world. Mr. Winegar now uses his insight and knowledge of the inner workings of...
William E. Johnson is a highly successful civil trial lawyer who began practicing in his native West Palm Beach in 1983. He is the third generation of his family to practice law in West Palm Beach. Mr. Johnson's grandfather was one of the early pioneers of West Palm Beach. His father, Thomas H. Johnson, was a long time circuit court judge in Palm Beach County, who also served in the Florida Senate and as the State Attorney for Palm Beach County. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Florida State University, where he received his B.A. degree in 1980. He received his law degree from Florida State Unive...
Mrs. Diffenderfer is Shareholder and President of Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. and holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Michelle assists landowners, businesses and governments with local, state and federal, environmental, natural resource and land development legal requirements. Michelle helps clients navigate these laws and regulations in the permitting of their land development and infrastructure projects.Michelle volunteers for a number of organizations dear to her, including, the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy & Resources, the Gulfstre...
I am an experienced medical malpractice and personal injury attorney who serves the West Palm Beach Area. My practice includes personal injury, wrongful death, car accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, product liability, and insurance coverage claims. I have extensive courtroom experience, helping my clients pursue the justice and compensation they deserve. I am a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, having served on the Board of Directors for three years. I am also a member of the Florida Bar Association, the Dade Bar Association, as well as the American Bar Asso...
Regardless of the type of charges you are facing, Mr. Foley's clients receive personal care and attention, along with vigorous and experienced advocacy. When Mr. Foley takes on a case, the client is always first. They can rely on him to be approachable, responsive, efficient and effective.He understands the confusion and embarrassment an arrest can bring and attempts to make his clients as comfortable as possible throughout the case. He considers himself an attorney and counselor. He tries to make the lives of his clients as normal as possible during this stressful time....
I am William Wallshein, founder of the West Palm Beach law firm William Wallshein, P.A. I began my legal career in 1984, working as a prosecutor in the state attorney?s office in West Palm Beach.In 1990, I left that position and founded this law firm. At that time, the firm focused on two areas of law: criminal defense and family law. Today, that focus remains. My firm and my staff are dedicated to helping the people of South Florida when they need it most....
I am a criminal defense attorney. To some, that means I am noble and honorable because I do something no one else wants to do. To others, I represent the world?s worst people and therefore must be one of them myself. To me, it means I wouldn?t want to live in a world where I only got a lawyer if my accusers liked me. I hope none of you ever needs me. But if you ever do, I will be there to stand next to you and tell your accusers to prove it; to tell the government it doesn?t get to punish you because it failed to follow the rules; to tell the police they can?t abuse their power and get aw...
Why Mediation versus Trial? As a trial lawyer of over 35 years, I have handled thousands of cases in the area of Personal Injury law (auto accidents, medical negligence aka malpractice, products liability, pro se divorce, estates and wills, commercial and business transactional disputes, HOA, stockbroker liability claims and much more). Whenever a client says to me "I want my day in court" I take a deep breath. I will then explain the benefits of Mediation, court-ordered or otherwise. It is a chance for you to take some control of the system, as opposed to throwing your fate into the hand...
For more than 3 decades David Olson has passionately advocated for the accused, utilizing his compassion and experience to enable successful results. This letter from former Federal Judge and current United States Congressman Alcee L. Hastings is emblematic of Mr. Olson's reputation and abilities: "Dear Mr. Olson: I am writing to congratulate you on being selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Your years of honorable service to our profession make you an excellent choice for this distinction. Your ...
Ian J. Goldstein is a long time criminal defense lawyer, located in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in the Bronx, New York in 1971, and raised outside of Philadelphia, PA, Mr. Goldstein has resided in Palm Beach County since his family?s relocation to West Palm Beach in 1983. Mr. Goldstein is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, which means that he is recognized by the Florida Bar as an expert in the practice criminal law. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Goldstein an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, their highest possible peer review rating. He has also been recogni...