Homestead Lawyers

After working with a mid-sized law firm and a bank’s legal department in Philadelphia Bruce moved to Miami and worked with mid-sized and large firms in Miami and has returned to boutique or small firm practice. His practice focus is business, commercial, banking and lending, real estate, estate planning and probate.

Active in business and community affairs, Bruce has served as a Deacon and as vice chairman and chairman of the Board of Deacons and as a trustee and chairman of the board of trustees of Plymouth Congregational Church, director and president of the Coral Gables Bar Association, Vice-Chairman for Government...

Percy Martinez is a committed Miami personal injury lawyer with over 20 years experience. From medical malpractice, car accidents to wrongful death we cover pretty much every aspect of personal injury.

Mr. Callison earned his J.D. at Columbia University School of Law in 1988 where he was a member of the Columbia Human Rights Law Review. He earned his B.A., with highest honors, from the University of Tennessee in 1985. Mr. Callison is a life member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the Federal Trial Bar. Mr. Callison is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded by that organization.

Amy Bales founded Bales & Bales, P.A. in 2005 and specializes in Intellectual Property. Bales & Bales provides flat fee trademark services worldwide.

Registered US Patent Attorney serving the community in intellectual property matters for over 30 years. Assisting in obtaining and enforcing patents, trade/service marks, and copyrights, including with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean through vast array of relationships with local counsels in foreign jurisdictions.

Carmen Gallardo has dedicated her legal career to meet her client’s needs. She is well known among her clients and peers for providing creative solutions to difficult immigration law problems. Ms. Gallardo devotes her practice and legal knowledge in, Family Law, Immigration and Civil litigation, just to name a few. She is devoted to her clients by finding a well-organized, cost-effective and comprehensive solution in complex legal matters. Through her experience, Ms. Gallardo has developed an extensive knowledge of immigration law. She serves all immigrant communities and understands the needs of immigrants. As an immigration lawyer,...

Attorney Durre is a Miami probate lawyer who has dealt with all kinds of probate situations and who is ready to assist you today. Come to the law firm of Susan E. Durre immediately and secure her representation. She received her Juris Doctorate at the University of Miami School of Law at Coral Gables, after earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida at Gainesville. She has been admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the Florida State Bar, and the United States Supreme Court. She previously served as Chairman for the Probate...

Patrick B. North is originally from Tampa, Florida where he graduated from Tampa Jesuit High School. He graduated college from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida where he played on the 1988 National Championship Baseball Team. In 1992 he graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law. He began his career at Salomon, Kanner, Damian & Rodriguez after graduating law school where he worked on complex commercial transactions and litigation. He later joined the insurance defense firm of Ligman, Martin & Evans in Coral Gables, Florida. In 1999, he joined forces with Jack Woodard to form Woodard & North. Pat...

Recently admitted to the United States Supreme Court. Member of Illinois Bar since 1987 and Florida Bar since 1995. Also admitted to the United States federal Court for Illinois and Florida as well as the U.S. bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida and the United States Supreme Court.

I represent clients in a broad range of business litigation matters in the state and federal courts. I have experience representing clients in disputes involving contracts, business torts, real estate, probate and estate matters, and government-in-the sunshine matters. My experience in the business world before becoming a lawyer gives me a unique perspective to resolve business disputes while keeping in mind my clients’ overarching business objectives.

David L. Ross attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate program, receiving a B.S. in Journalism and Communications in 1997. Mr. Ross then attended law school with Mr. Falk at St. Thomas University, in Miami, Florida, based on scholarship considerations. He received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2000, and began active practice in Falk and Ross, P.A. as its CFO in 2007. Mr. Ross has extensive experience in the criminal field, having successfully defended multiple Misdemeanor as well as Felony DUI cases, in addition to other misdemeanors and serious felonies. Mr. Ross has also successfully handled and...

Nouvelle L. Gonzalo, Esq. is admitted to practice law in Ohio, Florida, and New York. She is the member-owner of Gonzalo Law where her practice focuses on U.S. and international corporate law. Attorney Gonzalo established her practice to pursue a lifelong interest in service through leadership. She utilizes her U.S. and international experience to help businesses navigate their legal issues and grow their companies. As a Magna Cum Laude graduate of New York University, Nouvelle L. Gonzalo received her bachelor’s degree in Individualized Studies concentrating in International Politics and Cultural Studies. She went on to earn a Juris Doctorate with Honors...

Eric Morales is a knowledgeable cruise ship and boating injury lawyer. He represents passengers and crewmembers injured on cruise ships, shipping vessels, yachts, and personal watercraft and has helped Plaintiffs recover millions of dollars during his career. Mr. Morales practices with the firm of Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman, P.A., the premier Plaintiff's maritime personal injury firm in the country. Learn more at www.lipcon.com or www.yacht-injury.com

Luis, founding member of the firm, was one of the first Cuban Americans to graduate from the University of Miami Law School in 1970. He earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration during his collegiate years.

Starting as a general practitioner, he later developed a products liability practice, when that area of law was in its infancy, aided by his engineering and construction industry background.

Over 20 years ago, he settled a case for the loss of use of one arm, for the unprecedented present value of 2.7 million dollars with a 10 million dollar payout. Since then, Luis has obtained...

Mr. Juan C. Velasquez, Esq. earned his B.A. from Florida International University, and earned his Juris Doctorate from the Appalachian School of Law.During law school, he was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity and Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) organization. Mr. Velasquez was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2010.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Velasquez practiced with a law firm representing the insurance companies in complex personal injury, property damage insurance litigation disputes in addition to various commercial litigation matters ranging from debtor-creditor rights, breach of contract, business torts, as well as personal property

Mr. Velasquez is...

Former Chief Prosecutor of the Miami-Dade County Courts and then Senior Trial Attorney of Narcotics. 40 years of criminal defense experience. Conducted over 350 jury trials in both state and federal courts.

Carlos Ferreyros has been helping people with Real Estate matters for over 10 years. His dedication to his clients is only matched by his service to the local community. Attorney Ferreyros is a specialist in all areas of Real Estate transactions, litigation and negotiation. He works with both buyers and sellers. He handles short sales and loss mitigation in distressed Real Estate transactions. He has represented both lenders and mortgage holders in hundreds of loan modifications and short sales. His experience includes working on both sides of landlord/tenant disputes. Aside from working with individuals and lenders in real estate transactions, Attorney...

With over nineteen years experience as a Litigation Attorney, Mr. Cruanes has handled all aspects of Litigation from case inception through its trial, and any subsequent Appeals. He has achieved success in complex, often difficult to win cases. He has successfully practiced in Florida State and Federal Courts, to include the Third District Court of Appeals, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Prior to becoming an Attorney, Mr. Cruanes served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Major, and having commanded Marine Units of up to 450 Marines, in peacetime and war.

Miami Bankruptcy Attorney, Ariel Sagre, has been practicing Bankruptcy since 2002. Sagre Law Firm was established in 2007 in order to provide Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Services to individuals and businesses alike. If you are in Miami-Dade, Broward or Monroe County, contact us at (305) 266-5999 for your free bankruptcy evaluation with attorney, Ariel Sagre. We offer free consultations and affordable flat-rate legal fees. Mr. Sagre can also assist with wage garnishments, adversary proceedings, and civil litigation.

Janelle is a Partner at The H & D Law Firm, P.A. Specifically, Janelle focuses her practice on Marital and Family Law. Before becoming a Partner at The H & D Law Firm, she worked at a previous firm for one year practicing criminal and family law.

During law school Janelle was on the Dean’s List for seven semesters. She served as an intern for The Honorable Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, where she did legal research, prepared judicial binders and drafted orders. She was also a Member of the St. Thomas Law Trial Team.

Janelle’s pro bono work has included volunteering with...