Boynton Beach Lawyers

I focus on representing property owners in first-party insurance disputes, which include cases related to hurricanes, fires, water damage, and mold claims. Before my time at Kanner & Pintaluga, I gained experience as an insurance defense attorney. My work primarily involved general liability practice where I defended a wide array of insurance defense cases. These included automobile accidents, construction litigation, negligent security, and premises liability. I earned my B.A. in Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida. Following that, I pursued my J.D. at Nova Southeastern University.

Kyle Konhauzer is a partner in Kanner & Pintaluga’s Personal Injury Practice and is the managing attorney of the Firm’s Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Louisiana teams. Kyle received a B.S., cum laude, from the University of Central Florida. He completed his J.D. at Nova Southeastern University where he was a Dean’s List student. Kyle was a summer clerk at Kanner & Pintaluga throughout law school and as a 3L he participated in the Personal Injury Litigation Clinic. He was subsequently hired by the Firm after passing the bar and now devotes his time to effectively representing injured clients and...

I currently hold the position of Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Kanner & Pintaluga. My main responsibilities include overseeing the compliance and ethics of our legal operations, which encompasses all of the firm’s legal departments. I also focus on enhancing the efficiency across various legal departments such as pre-litigation, litigation, property damage, worker’s compensation, and medical malpractice to optimize the firm’s operations. Additionally, I play a crucial role in the strategic growth and development of the business aspects of the firm, including staffing and management oversight to ensure alignment with our business objectives, values, and the successful representation...

Phil is a founding partner of the law firm of Thompson & Thomas, P.A. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Auburn University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn in 1992 . Phil attended the University of Florida College of Law and graduated with Honors in 1995. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996 and was licensed to practice before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals that same year. He was also admitted to the U.S. Federal District Court for both the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida...

Carlos Bruzual is a partner in the Firm’s Personal Injury Practice. Carlos received his B.A., cum laude, in Political Science from Florida Gulf Coast University. He completed his J.D. at Nova Southeastern University where he clerked at Kanner & Pintaluga. Carlos was subsequently hired by the Firm after passing the bar. He works tirelessly to ensure that all clients know and understand their legal options and are rightfully and justly compensated for their damages.

Blair M. Fazzio is a Partner at Kanner & Pintaluga. Her practice focuses on overseeing all personal injury and property damage appellate proceedings at the Firm. She handles all types of civil appellate matters, including extraordinary writs and plenary appeals in state courts, as well as providing litigation and trial support to preserve the record for appeal. Blair began her legal career clerking for the Honorable Angel A. Cortiñas at Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, she served as lead appellate counsel at the Office of the Assistant Attorney General of Florida where she argued...

Shawn Gibbons is a Partner in the Firm’s Property Damage Practice. Shawn received a B.A. from the University of North Florida. He completed his J.D. at St. Thomas University where he was an editor for the St. Thomas Law Review, member of the St. Thomas Moot Court Team and former President of the St. Thomas Trial Team. Following law school, Shawn served as an Assistant Public Defender in the 9th Judicial Circuit of Orlando, Florida where he tried numerous cases to verdict, drafted and argued substantive motions and established his love for litigation and protecting people’s rights. Before joining Kanner & Pintaluga,...

Matthew Gottlieb is a partner in the Firm’s Property Damage Practice. Matthew received a B.S. in Business Management, cum laude, from Bentley University. He completed his J.D. at Nova Southeastern University, graduating magna cum laude. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, Matthew practiced as a civil defense attorney protecting insurance companies related to first party insurance disputes, construction defect litigation, and personal injury claims.

Donald J. Freeman, Esquire specializes in commercial litigation in state and federal courts, real estate and commercial transactions, business law and admiralty law. The firm office is located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Mr. Freeman graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967. He then served for four years as an Officer in the United States Coast Guard and commanded the 95 foot patrol boat, Cape Shoalwater, out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Freeman graduated from the University of Miami Law School in 1974. Mr. Freeman moved to...

Alexis Altman is a partner in the Firm’s Property Damage Practice. Alexis practices in first party property damage law where she specializes in representing homeowners and business owners in property damage and coverage disputes throughout the state Before Kanner & Pintaluga, Alexis practiced at a plaintiff’s firm in Miami where she specialized in first party property matters. She uses this training and experience to ensure maximum recovery for the policyholders she represents. Alexis received a B.S. in Business Administration (finance) from the University of Florida. She completed her J.D. at Florida International University.

I represent property owners in first party insurance disputes involving hurricane, fire, water, and mold claims. While attending law school, I clerked at a firm in Orlando that handled both commercial and residential property matters. I believe that contributing to the local community is a privilege. Over the past few years, I have dedicated hundreds of pro bono hours at the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, assisting underprivileged clients who are facing residential evictions. I earned my B.A. in Writing and Rhetoric from the University of Central Florida. Subsequently, I completed my J.D. at Florida A&M University College of Law.

I represent victims who have suffered injuries in various situations such as automobile accidents, boating accidents, slip & falls, dog bites, and negligent maintenance of property. Before I joined Kanner & Pintaluga, I worked as a Tax Resolution Attorney where I negotiated tax debt settlements against the IRS. I understand the significant impact that a skilled negotiator can have on someone's life. In addition to my legal background, I also have substantial experience in management, construction, and real estate, which I gained while working as a Project Manager on contract with a statewide franchise utility provider. I leverage this diverse background...

Justin Cohen is a partner at Kanner & Pintaluga Personal Injury Practice. Justin received his B.A. from Northwood University. He completed his J.D. at Barry University.

Whether fighting credit card debt, private student loan debt or medical debt, Chantel Grant, Esq., has spent her legal career fighting debt collection cases. She brings her knowledge and passion to defend against credit card, medical, and private student loan lawsuits by analyzing the complaint for deficiencies and seeking instances of unlawful debt collection and improper credit reporting to use as leverage. Chantel’s focus is debt defense and violations of the FCRA, FDCPA and the TCPA.

EDUCATION:
St. Thomas School of Law, Miami, Florida, J.D., 2008
University of Minnesota, 2005

I am known for my passionate dedication to courtroom advocacy. As a strategic, inventive, and highly effective trial attorney, I have a proven track record of securing favorable verdicts in civil cases across Florida. My work consistently delivers positive outcomes for my clients, often overcoming challenging facts and complex rulings. My commitment to trial advocacy has not only benefited my clients but has also earned me recognition from my peers, including honors as a “Top 40 Under 40” Civil Trial Lawyer and a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” since 2022. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central...

James R. Kamensky is a partner in the Firm’s Personal Injury Practice. James received a B.F.A. in Theatre from New York University. He completed his J.D. at Florida International University. James joined Kanner & Pintaluga in 2019 to provide effective advocacy to individuals affected by life altering circumstances and primarily represents personal injury claimants in automobile negligence and premises liability matters. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, James served as debtor’s counsel in chapter 11 bankruptcy litigation matters. It was here James developed a passion for representing aggrieved individuals.

Luis Sosa was born in Cuba and was raised right here in West Palm Beach, Florida. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with academic honors, he earned his Juris Doctor at Barry University School of Law. Sosa’s professional experience at David Chico Law Group and the 18th Judicial Circuit in Seminole County has prepared him for his newest role as an attorney at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Ryles’ Port Saint Lucie office. While at Barry University School of Law, Sosa was a member of the Barry Trial Team and the Delta Theta Phi International Law Fraternity....

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...

I am an attorney specializing in consumer bankruptcy, debt settlement, mortgage modification, and foreclosure litigation. My firm offers a holistic approach to solving your mortgage and debt problems. The Fleysher Law philosophy is to listen to the client, understand their circumstances and goals, and help them make the right choices by presenting all options and contingencies. I am available to my clients throughout the course of representation and beyond. I have been living in South Florida since 1996 and I am proud to call this place home. I graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad School of Law with honors and...

Justino was born and raised in Chicago, IL to a Father who is an attorney and of Italian descent. His Mother immigrated from Jalisco, Mexico. Both parents emphasized that hard work was the best path to success, a pillar to Justino’s approach in both his career and life. Justino graduated from Whitney Young Magnet High School (Chicago, IL) and obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Quincy, University where he joined the Mock Trial Team and competed in American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) tournaments. He recognizes the rare opportunity Quincy University gave him to learn the rules of evidence and brief case...

Thirty Years of practicing Family Law representing Children and Families through difficult times with compassion and understanding. I have represented clients throughout the State of Florida, from Key West to Brevard County with dedication and determination to seek a just result and protect the children at issue before the Courts of Florida.

Thomas J. Chapman is a trial attorney at NextGen Injury Law where he provides legal representation to those mistreated due to nursing home neglect, assisted living injuries, and home health negligence. He graduated from the University of Florida - Levin College of Law in 2009 with honors.

Ann Fitz has 20 years of experience representing criminal defendants in federal court. She is a former prosecutor, and in addition to her private practice she has served as a federal Panel Attorney under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) in Atlanta, Los Angeles and, currently, West Palm Beach. She has handled numerous high-profile white collar crime, Internet-based crime and other criminal cases, including a $25 million loan modification scheme, a $12 million tax fraud scheme, a $7 million Ponzi scheme, constitutional challenges to Florida's and Georgia's sex offender registration laws, and has argued precedential cases in the 11th Circuit...

Gabriel F. Zambrano, a resident of South Florida, has been practicing law in the State of Florida since 1994. Throughout his career, he has handled commercial litigation and insurance defense cases, successfully resolving them through mediation or trial. He holds an esteemed AV rating from the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating system. With extensive trial experience, Gabriel has taken on complex and severe injury cases, some of which have lasted for over thirty days. In 2011, he was selected as co-counsel for an Engle Tobacco trial, which resulted in one of the largest reported verdicts of that year. Today, he passionately...

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...

WorkInjuryRights.com is a law firm devoted exclusively to handling injured workers’ cases. Workers’ Compensation can be a complicated process, and our firm helps you along. We have both Spanish and Creole speakers at our firm, as well. Stacey attended University of Miami for her undergraduate degree, followed by Seton Hall University School of Law in New Jersey for a jurisdoctorate. Her career has spanned two decades and has been dedicated to the practice of workers’ compensation. For fifteen years, Stacey defended workers’ compensation cases for employers and notable insurance companies; so she knows the tactics of the insurance companies...

I am a veteran of the court. My skills have been battle hardened by a lifetime of practicing law. I care about the outcome of my clients cases. I care about my reputation. To me the two are one in the same. Which is why I approach every case as if it is personal.

Jessica Zlotnick Martin is a partner with the insurance defense law firm of Roig, Tutan, Rosenberg, Martin & Stoller, P.A. Ms. Martin worked with the firm for three summers as a law clerk prior to being hired as an associate in 2006. She became a partner in 2009. The Florida Department of Financial Services has approved Ms. Martin to teach continuing education courses for insurance agents and insurance agencies. She is a native of Miami, Florida. Practice Areas Ms. Martin concentrates her practice in the defense of auto liability cases. She is experienced in defending insurers in disputes involving: - Personal Injury Protection...

The foundation of Garrity Traina, PLLC, is its senior attorney, Mr. Joseph Garrity. He brings his 20 years of legal experience in the areas of general and complex civil litigation to our meditation practice and uses his battle-tested knowledge to assist parties in the resolution of legal disputes in the areas of franchising, intellectual property, business, condominiums and construction defects.

Prior to attending New York Law School, Mr. Garrity spent several years working as an engineer in the industrial and construction industries. Before founding the firm, Mr. Garrity enjoyed success litigating complex commercial matters for a large national law firm and...

I am a New York, Florida and Connecticut personal injury attorney with 28 years of experience handling any serious injury case through trial.

Attorney Bruce A. Goodman, Esq. attended The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a major in accounting in 1983. Thereafter, he attended the School of Law of the University of Miami where he graduated cum laude in 1986. Mr. Goodman was born in New York in 1961 and has been a resident of South Florida since 1977.

Throughout his career, Mr. Goodman has represented businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, as well as real estate, probate, and partnership litigation and disputes. He has effectively represented clients in...

A South Florida native, Brenna is an associate with a focus in Trusts & Estates law, Probate law, and Guardianship law. Brenna received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida International University’s College of Law in May 2021, as well as her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, magna cum laude, from the University of Central Florida in 2017. While in law school, Brenna was on the World Arbitration and Mediation Review and was a member of the Negotiation and Mediation team. Additionally, while in law school, Brenna was a law clerk at several firms with varied focuses on insurance, civil...