Monticello Business Lawyers

A lawyer for over 30 years, Mark's extensive legal background representing large corporate entities and artists both established and emerging, as well as his work as a gigging musician, make him equally comfortable navigating the halls of Corporate America and the mustiest of music halls. Licensed to practice law in all the federal and state courts of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Alabama, as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Mark is an alumnus of the University of Alabama (B.A.) and Cumberland School of Law (J.D.), and served two years as judicial law clerk to a federal judge....

Anthony L. Conticello EDUCATION: University of Florida – College of Law – Graduated May 1997 University of Florida – B.A. Honors – August 1994 Broward Community College – A.A. Honors – August 1991 WHY CHOOSE ATTORNEY ANTHONY CONTICELLO? Attorney Conticello leverages over two decades of legal experience in a variety of complementary legal areas. His current practice focuses on Elder Law Planning, Estate & Trust Planning, Estate Administration including Probate, as well as Sunshine Law and Public Records compliance. Additionally, firm handles Civil litigation and Commercial disputes, and has served as outside Business and Corporate Counsel for a variety of corporations. While our office is in...

As a trusted attorney and business advisor, I have helped clients with their business transactions, litigation, banking, corporate law, and real estate needs since 2009. Today, I am a Partner with Conger & Smith, Attorneys at Law, where our practice focuses on agriculture, estate planning and probate, real estate, civil litigation, municipal law, business law, bankruptcy, and appellate practice services. I’m also the President of Owen Title Company, a Tallahassee-based title agency that is prepared to handle all of your title and settlement needs in North Florida.

Daniel Woodring was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but has lived in Florida for the past twenty years. In Florida, he has lived and worked in Pensacola, Clearwater, Jacksonville, Gainesville and Tallahassee. His wife Jean, who is also an attorney, was born in Miami, and grew up in Ft. Myers. Daniel Woodring is a member of the Florida and Georgia Bars, and is admitted to practice before the Florida Federal Southern, Middle and Northern District Courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has worked at the trial level on cases in...

Bridget Kellogg Smitha focuses her practice on liquor licensure, corporate defense and complex commercial litigation. Additionally, Ms. Smitha frequently assists businesses in obtaining or transferring liquor licenses, as well as placing quota licenses in escrow or subject to lien.

Mike Underwood was a key official at the predecessor of the Florida Department of Financial Services and authored many provisions of Florida securities and banking laws. Since leaving government, he has become recognized as a national leader in financial services regulation, especially in Florida. He represents securities broker-dealers, investment advisers, mortgage brokers, financial institutions and affiliated individuals in civil litigation, arbitration, regulatory investigations and enforcement actions. His experience includes defense of class actions, multi-district litigation and regular appearances before self-regulatory organizations as well as state and federal financial regulators.

Jason Gonzalez is an attorney in Tallahassee, Florida.

Koberlein Law Offices, PLLC, includes attorneys Fred Koberlein and Byron Flagg (of counsel) and is based in Lake City, Florida and Gainesville, Florida. The firm focuses its legal practice to three areas: (1) personal injury law, (2) criminal defense, and (3) local government matters which require you to appear or present your matter before your local government Boards/Councils. The firm would be happy to consult with you concerning your legal matter. Please call either 386-269-9802 for the Lake City, Florida office or 352-519-HELP (4357) for the Gainesville, Florida office.

Jonathan May, Esq., M.A. studied communications at the University of Illinois, the University of Miami and Law at Nova Southeastern University. Attorney May developed skills in leadership, teaching, coaching and physical training as a collegiate football coach with the University of Miami, University of Illinois and Florida International University.
Attorney May then became a communications professor and has taught at over sixteen schools in the area. This is a unique background that has helped contribute to his success in the legal field. Most people are not aware that a communications background involves education and the development of...

Mr. Benjamin emphasizes delivery of outstanding legal services in a variety of legal areas such as civil and commercial litigation, family litigation, criminal litigation, bankruptcy, probate administration, employment/labor, and personal injury just to name a few. After nineteen years of litigation practice, Mr. Benjamin has chosen to expand his practice in the areas of Business and Corporate transactions, his practice will focus on providing exceptional representation to startups (with an emphasis toward tech companies) and non-profits corporations.  He clients already include lenders, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, publishers, corporations (including non-profits and religious groups), individuals, and small business owners. Mr. Benjamin...

Jeff is the Managing Partner of Lieser Skaff Alexander (LSA), a 9-attorney firm with 3 Florida offices. Jeff has concentrated his practice on business law and business litigation.

In 2017 and 2018, Jeff was named to the Florida Legal Elite roster. The select lawyers on this prestigious list represent fewer than 1.5% of active Florida Bar members. Jeff has also been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® magazine each year from 2013-2017, an honor based upon peer review reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys under age 40.

Jeff represents clients in complex business and civil litigation cases...

Mr. Lechner is a Florida Bar board certified labor and employment lawyer with years experience representing both employees and employers in all aspects of employment law matters. He was recently selected 2020 Lawyer of the Year, Employment Law - Mgmt., St Petersburg (US News & World Report).

Mr. Lechner’s expert speciality extends to all employment disputes, including wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination including but not limited to age, race, gender, national origin, overtime and wage/hour payment issues, retaliation and whistleblower claims, as well as restrictive covenants, unfair business practices, related state tort and contract issues and other types of employment...

I exclusively practice consumer credit/collections and consumer protection law which includes bankruptcy, wage and bank garnishment, consumer protection law and debt defense litigation. I keep the focus of my firm narrow to ensure the highest level of representation and advocacy for my clients by not trying to be a jack of all trades. I spent nearly 10 years litigating for some of the largest creditors and debt buyers in the country and I now bring all of that experience to your side of the table to provide you with a unique perspective on your problems.

Matt created Gruber Law to be a different kind of Estate Planning & Probate firm - we are accessible, clear and committed to achieving long term relationships and outstanding, affordable results. We're ready to help. Matthew A. Gruber, Esq., founder of Gruber Law, PLLC in Miami, Florida, has dedicated his legal practice to helping individuals and families protect and plan their estates for over 10 years. He is licensed to practice law in Florida and holds a Juris doctorate from Florida International University and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree from the University of Miami. Matt began his legal career in...

Lissette Crescimone, Esq. practices in the areas of corporate law and trust and estates. She is a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Initially in pursuit of a career in diplomacy, she secured a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and French, with a concentration on the European Union. She later obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center. In the most recent years Ms. Crescimone splits her time and practice between Colorado and South Florida. Ms. Crescimone supports companies in the Education and EdTech space, providing practical solutions in general business law and...

Looking to gain legal experience during his final year of law school at Nova Southeastern University, Geoffrey Sherman started working for Oppenheim Law as a law clerk. He quickly became a valued employee of Oppenheim Law while assisting in discovery research for a multi-district national class action lawsuit against DuPont. Teflon Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1733, 4:06-md-01733-REL-CFB, United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa, Central Division. Upon graduating law school, Geoff Sherman became an associate attorney for Oppenheim Law in 2008. As an associate of the firm, Mr. Sherman significantly contributed to the development of Oppenheim Law’s mortgage foreclosure...

Roy Oppenheim has been a Real Estate Lawyer since 1987, with experience in all phases of real estate development and redevelopment, from land acquisition to multifamily, retail, office hotel, industrial, and mixed-use development, as well as single-family home development for sale and rent. He represents developers, investors, home buyers, and lenders in commercial transactions in Florida and throughout the United States, from acquisition and due diligence to financing and closing. Mr. Oppenheim also represents high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, providing counsel on estate planning, asset protection, and preservation and growth. Clients appreciate his sharp legal acumen and...

Chad Van Horn, Esq. is a South Florida business leader and founding partner attorney of Van Horn Law Group, P.A. Through a combination of dedicated philanthropy, spirited entrepreneurship and legal expertise, he applies his resources and network to helping people—whether it's through his board leadership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, his efforts developing startup ventures that bring jobs to the local economy, or practicing bankruptcy law to provide solutions to economic hardship. While his volunteer work and entrepreneurial spirit play a major role in his life, Chad's success as the founder of Van Horn...

For the past three decades, Ellen Pilelsky has focused her practice areas on real estate transactions, commercial litigation, and business law. Ms. Pilelsky has represented both purchasers and sellers in their real estate contracts, developers, landlords and tenants concerning their commercial leases and contractual issues. These issues include buyer and seller defaults, change of mind/remorse, material misrepresentations, fraudulent inducement and concealment, nondisclosures, and escrow disputes representing buyers, sellers, developers, realtors, and title companies. As the Managing Partner of the firm, Ms. Pilelsky is proud of the firm’s 10.0 rating, the highest rating from AVVO, a distinguished national rating...

Peggy is a founding partner of The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, a family wealth and legacy planning law firm specializing in wills, trusts and estates and elder law. She is a three-time Stetson University graduate receiving her B.B.A., cum laude, in 1981, her M.B.A. in 1982 and her J.D., cum laude, in 1993. Her passion is her pets - all of them - including 4 horses, 6 dogs and 2 cats! She enjoys long distance trail riding on Heaven and Vogue. Peggy practices in the areas of family wealth and legacy counselling, including trust and estate planning...

Florida Bar Board Certified business litigation lawyer Best Lawyers in America - US News and World Report Florida Super Lawyer Florida Legal Elite AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated - Martindale-Hubbell Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Business law and corporate structuring, contracts, business litigation, arbitration, and mediation, and real estate disputes. Owner and founder of the Law Office of David Steinfeld. Board Certified expert in business litigation by the Florida Bar. Of the more than 100,000 attorneys in Florida, only about 250 are Board Certified in business litigation. Board Certification means an attorney has been evaluated for professionalism, and tested for expertise. To...

Eric Bluestein concentrates his practice in personal injury, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, consumer fraud, premises liability, wrongful death litigation, insurance bad faith and commercial litigation. He has tried numerous cases and obtained verdicts in excess of one million dollars for his clients.

Mr. Bluestein has been recognized by Florida Trend's Magazine as a Florida Legal Elite Up and Comer annually since 2011 and has been honored as a Rising Star in Super Lawyers Magazine consecutively since 2013.

In 2016, he was elected by the Young Lawyers Division of the Dade County Bar Association to serve as President for the 2017 to...

Roberto F. Fleitas III has extensive legal experience in Business Transactions, Real Estate Law and Finance. Mr. Fleitas' representative clients include real estate developers, financial institutions, REITs, private equity and opportunity fund investors, multinational corporations, local businesses and high net worth individuals. Mr. Fleitas' extensive transactional practice includes: complex real estate transactions, mezzanine financing, joint venture investments, structuring of partnerships and limited liability companies, commercial lending/real estate finance transactions, asset based lending, syndications, co- lending arrangements, special asset restructuring, disposition of distressed real estate assets, as well as troubled loan workouts....

Jennifer H. Copus originally hails from Arab, Alabama, but has called the Emerald Coast home since moving to Fort Walton Beach, Florida in 2000 upon graduating from law school. Jennifer began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney with the Office of the Public Defender in Shalimar, Florida and later worked as a prosecutor with the Office of the State Attorney in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

Jennifer now focuses on serving clients in the areas of corporate and business litigation, commercial litigation, condominium law and litigation, real property litigation, landlord/tenant law, foreclosure litigation, employment law and personal injury....

For well over four decades, I have aggressively but reasonably represented men, women and business owners in Florida to protect their interests.

As a litigator, well-versed in family law and divorce issues, I have an extensive working knowledge of real estate, business and construction related issues.

Knowing my client, attention to detail, and thorough preparation is crucial to a great outcome.

Peter J. Guala is a Florida attorney, and the Founder and Managing Shareholder of Guala Law Firm which offers legal counsel in practice areas including condominium and planned development / community association law, corporate counsel, real estate law and industry focused practices. Mr. Guala is a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law. During his career Mr. Guala has worked closely with clients to provide them successful representation and counsel in various legal matters regarding real estate issues, business matters, and operation of associations operating condominiums and other communities. He has acted as general corporate counsel to numerous...

For the past twelve years Adam has represented hundreds of clients in court proceedings across the State of Florida. These include cases such as civil disputes, divorce, Fair Labor Standards Act, foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, warranty and lemon law claims, paternity, child support, child custody, enforcement proceedings, dependency matters, termination of parental rights, and appeals of final and interlocutory orders. Adam also has experience in transactional representation including nuptial agreement formation (pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and written separation agreements), corporations, limited liability company, and partnership formations, as well as contract review and negotiation. Finally, Adam has extensive experience...

Venus Caruso is a Florida-based attorney who has been practicing law for nearly two decades. Her professional experience includes serving as the lead in-house legal counsel for two different companies spanning over 7 years. Prior to that, Venus was a Partner at the national law firm of Akerman where she represented large and mid-size companies in complex commercial litigation cases, including breach of contract, fraud, healthcare fraud and abuse, and other tort-based claims arising from business disputes and practices. At the same time, Venus counseled business owners, small and large, as well as professionals on various legal matters, including business...

Jonathan S. Goldstein is a partner at Haber Law. His practice areas include Condominium and Homeowners Association (HOA) law, commercial litigation and construction litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Goldstein was a partner at a boutique law firm in Miami where his practice was focused in the areas of condominium and HOA representation and commercial litigation. Mr. Goldstein has represented community associations in all facets of general representation and collections, including but not limited to turnover and construction related disputes, covenant enforcement, amendment drafting, meeting attendance, arbitration before the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobiles Homes, lien foreclosures,...

RISE UP LEGAL | Cain & Cain Wills & Trusts | Probate & Trust Administration | Business & Bankruptcy We help families with their estate planning, from basic Wills & Trusts to complex Private Family Foundations. Execute or update your Revocable Living Trust, Last Will & Testament, Durable Power of Attorney, HIPAA waiver, and nominate a Healthcare Surrogate. We also handle Florida Probate and Trust Administration matters. We generally represent Successor Trustees or Personal Representatives in this regard, helping them through the process of tracking, managing, and distributing estate assets. Finally, our firm offers business planning and asset protection. ...

For the past four (4) decades I have been providing legal services to individuals in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Probate & Trust Administration and Litigation, and Probate Avoidance. I have also represented Florida corporate entities, shareholders, LLC members, and partners in business transactions, contract drafting, succession planning, mergers & acquisitions, and business disputes. My clients include opposite-sex and same-sex couples, business owners, individuals looking to protect their assets from creditor claims, retirees, family members needing guidance in the administration of a Florida probate estate or an inheritance dispute, and relatives of individuals who need to...

I am a business lawyer, real estate lawyer and immigration attorney. I represent clients in title and real estate matters who are purchasing, selling or refinancing a home or business; negotiating a lease on commercial or residential property and litigating issues that arise from real estate transactions. I provide day-to-day legal and business counseling to both established and successful companies, as well as startups. I offer my clients unparalleled transactional expertise from business formation and preparation of business contracts, to business financing, mergers and acquisitions. U.S. immigration laws are very complex and the factors to be...

The Holman Law Firm has over three decades of experience providing legal advice to clients in a broad range of family law matters, including fathers’ rights, prenuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, alimony (spousal support), modification of support and custody, domestic violence, and paternity. We will help guide you through this difficult time. We understand that each client is unique. Therefore, we tailor our representation to meet your specific needs. We provide straightforward advice and are committed to helping you obtain solutions to your problems and just compensation for your injuries. Motor Vehicle Accident and Personal Injury Representation: Our personal injury...

Lance C. Ball. Esq. has been practicing law and aggressively protecting client’s rights for more than fifteen years. The Ball Law Firm seeks to provide quality, legal representation with personal service at reasonable rates. Mr. Ball currently concentrates his practice in the primary areas of: Business and Contract Law; Commercial and Civil Litigation; Construction Law and Litigation; Credit Law and Debt Collection; Mortgage Foreclosure; and Real Estate Law and Litigation. Recently, Attorney Lance Ball was awarded a Distinguished BV Peer Review Rating (Martindale Hubbell®), which is a widely respected mark of achievement and an excellent testament...

Mark R. Osherow is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Business Litigation with nearly 30 years of experience. He has practiced for the majority of those years in both state and federal courts throughout Florida. With significant trial and alternative dispute resolution experience, Osherow has taken countless depositions ans served as first-chair in numerous trials, arbitrations and mediations. He serves as a legal advisor for his clients as they assess their business risks across a large segment of industry and service providers.

Mr. Osherow was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America...

I am a civil and commercial litigation attorney specializing in business disputes. I have brought hundreds of business legal matters to favorable resolutions, with and without litigation, on appeal, in mediation and arbitration. In today’s face-paced World of global commerce, disputes and litigation are a natural part of business. I have the experience you need to safeguard, prosecute and defend your interests, freeing you to focus on your life and business. I have a perpetual goal to provide high-quality and aggressive legal representation, with a vision and commitment to focus on my clients.

The passion to practice law is #1 in my life! I enjoy the everyday opportunity to work with individuals, families and businesses; I help them to save time and trouble! Outside of work, I enjoy a number of activities and hobbies. For me, travel is paramount; I have been to all 50 US States, seven of seven continents and 117 countries! I enjoy photography (travel and landscape particularly), public speaking, non-fiction reading, creative writing and publishing articles, visiting art museums, jazz, gardening, hiking, kayaking, backgammon, attending performing arts and theatre productions, and dining on exotic cuisine. I have offices in Winter Haven and...

Nicole Newlon is a partner with the firm, concentrating on litigation and is experienced in all phases of civil and commercial litigation, including trial and appellate practice, in federal and state courts, appellate, and alternative dispute resolution tribunals. She has represented plaintiffs and defendants in the areas of real estate and title disputes, contract disputes, professional malpractice, fraud and other tort claims, complex business litigation, corporate and business control litigation, including shareholder and partnership disputes and dissolutions, and other civil trial and appellate matters.