Dania Lawyers

I am an attorney in the Personal Injury Group at the firm. Before my current position at Kanner & Pintaluga, my professional journey included roles in both pre-suit and litigation phases of personal injury law. I earned my B.A. from Millikin University and later completed my J.D. at Barry University. Throughout my legal career, I have reached several significant milestones, such as negotiating a personal injury settlement for $1.25M. These achievements highlight my skill, dedication, and commitment to my clients.

I was admitted to the Florida Bar in September 2017 and have since been recognized for my unwavering commitment to achieving justice for my clients. My membership in the Florida Justice Association and the National Traumatic Brain Injury Association highlights my focused approach and deep understanding in managing complex cases, particularly those involving traumatic brain injuries (TBI). I am a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an elite group of trial lawyers who have achieved million-dollar verdicts or settlements. In 2025, I was honored as one of The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40, a distinction awarded only...

I am an attorney in the Personal Injury Group at the firm. Before my current position, I interned at two personal injury law firms and one criminal defense firm, which provided me with a solid foundation in legal practice. I earned my B.S. from the University of Tampa and went on to complete my J.D. at George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School.

B.A. in English from Indiana University at Bloomington; J.D. from the University of Baltimore in 1999. Lector and Eucharistic Minister at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.

Lewis J. Levey, Managing Partner of the Firm, is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law and has been active as a trial lawyer in the State of Florida since 1987. Mr. Levey served as the 2007-2008 President of the University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association and is Past President of the Coral Gables Bar Association. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Federal Bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the Federal Bar of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida and...

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

Lawyer with over ten years’ experience litigating complex commercial disputes in Florida and California State and Federal courts and an uncommon dedication to clarity and precision in drafting and editing. Counsels and assists clients and other attorneys in a broad range of matters, including corporate structuring, contract drafting and review, insurance coverage analysis and disputes, administrative law, and civil appeals.

Bar Admissions
- All State Courts in Florida and California
- U.S. Courts of Appeals, 11th and Fed. Cirs.
- U.S. District Court, S.D. Florida
- U.S. District Court, M.D. Florida
- U.S. District Court, N.D. California

Legal matters can be intimidating and complicated, which is why it’s crucial to take an informed approach. As a professional attorney and business owner, Meredith is familiar with the challenges of being an entrepreneur. As an attorney, Meredith assists clients with estate planning and their businesses . Meredith has been an active member of the Florida Bar in good standing for over 20 years. She began her career advocating in the courtroom for those who couldn't afford legal representation at the Public Defender's Office. Meredith also was an attorney at the Department of Children and Families 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...

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.

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.

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...

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 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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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,...

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...

Joshua Frachtman joined Baker & Zimmerman in 2012, after spending the early part of his career defending a wide range of civil issues with a focus on personal injury litigation. With Baker & Zimmerman, Joshua has applied his knowledge of the techniques and strategies used by insurance companies when handling personal injury claims to achieve the best possible result for his clients who have suffered an injury. Joshua also has extensive experience in commercial litigation, civil rights, employment law, and insurance coverage matters. Joshua was born in Plantation, Florida, and grew up in Coral Springs and Parkland. After...

Based out of Boca Raton, Russ E. Robbins is a passionate and dedicated car accident lawyer serving injury victims throughout the state of Florida. His firm has taken on thousands of cases, helping countless individuals over the years. In that time, he has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients. Attorney Robbins knows how to take on big insurance companies, and most importantly, he knows how to win car accident cases. He believes that clients should always come first, no matter the situation. This approach has earned him a reliable and trustworthy reputation among...

Michael Gulisano received a Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2010. Mr. Gulisano graduated magna cum laude and finished in the top 7% of his class (13 out of a class of 183).

While in law school, Mr. Gulisano was an editor for the St. Thomas Law Review. Before attending law school, Mr. Gulisano received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida where he majored in Art and Communications and minored in English Writing.

After passing the Florida bar, Mr. Gulisano worked as an associate for several large, medium, and small-sized firms for several years....

Mr. Sobota began his law practice in the Fort Lauderdale office of Ruden McClosky before going into solo-practice. His office is located in Davie, FL and features convenient access from I-595 and I-75. Mr. Sobota’s principal areas are personal and commercial litigation, aviation, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant matters, and preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and health care surrogate designations. Recent matters include breach of contract actions, commercial loan defaults, enforcing insurance agent commission agreements, mortgage foreclosures, appointment of receivers, deficiency judgments, garnishments, tenant evictions, and aircraft levy and sale. Mr. Sobota has also...

The Law Offices of Evan M. Ostfeld was formed in 2001 to represent exclusively the needs of injured individuals and their families. Evan has over 20 years of legal experience. The Firm specifically focuses on handling claims involving Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle accidents, Cruise Ship claims, Wrongful Death, Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall cases, Social Security Disability/S.S.I., Employment/Labor Law and Credit Repair/Collections law. Attorney Evan Ostfeld is an experienced Fort Lauderdale Workers’ Compensation lawyer.

Mr. Nwahiri is a South Florida practicing attorney, who has been a member of The Florida Bar since 2014. He received his Juris Doctorate from Shepard Broad Law School at Nova Southeastern University in 2014, and his Bachelor’s in Science in Health Informatics and Information from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2009.

Upon admission into the Florida Bar, Mr. Nwahiri served the community in which he was born by becoming an Assistant Public Defender at the Howard Finkelstein Law Offices of The Public Defender which is lead by “Help Me Howard” of WSVN. While serving as an Assistant Public Defender,...

Sophia has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2013. She received two Bachelor Degrees, one in Business Administration and the other in Marketing from Florida Atlantic University. She graduated with Honors at the age of 20. Sophia received her law degree, manga cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center at the age of 23. During law school she was a Certified Legal Intern working in the Children’s and Family Clinic representing indigent clients in an array of family law matters. Sophia is fluent in written and spoken Greek. Sophia helps clients during one of...

Andrew F. Rier Founding Partner | Rier Jordan, P.A. Miami Criminal Defense Attorney | 25+ Years of Trial Experience Andrew F. Rier is an experienced and passionate criminal defense attorney based in Miami, Florida. As the founding partner of Rier Jordan, P.A., Mr. Rier has built a reputation for delivering aggressive, strategic, and personalized legal defense for clients facing serious criminal charges in both state and federal courts. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Rier brings a unique perspective to the courtroom. He has handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to high-level felonies, including homicides, drug offenses, violent crimes, white collar...

I am Austin Bodnar, Esq., a proud native of South Florida and the managing partner at Bader Bodnar Law, a distinguished personal injury firm that has been serving the community for over 35 years. I was honored to be named on the Best Lawyers in America’s 2024 “Ones to Watch” list. My drive stems from personal experiences and a deep commitment to honor the legacy of my late father-in-law. At the helm of the firm, I focus on delivering strong results and upholding our long-standing tradition of excellence in client advocacy. Before my current role, I spent six years as a...

Mr. Kravitz is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. He has received an "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale-Hubbell by achieving the highest level of professional excellence rating available. He has also received a "Superb" rating by Avvo.com, the highest rating Avvo awards. Mr. Kravitz received his Juris Doctorate Summa Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University, where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Honor Society. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Florida State University in 1992, as well as his Master of Science Degree in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University...

Aron is a federal attorney and is licensed to practice law in Florida and in District of Columbia. Due to Aron’s diverse background of growing up and being educated throughout Europe he has the ability to reach out and connect with people on an international level. A. Szabo attended Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship, where he majored in Business and obtained a minor in Marketing; Aron was placed on the Dean’s list numerous times both during his undergraduate and graduate studies for his outstanding academic achievements. After graduating college, Aron decided to go...