Loxahatchee Lawyers

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, I moved to Port St. Lucie with my family in 1989. I graduated from Port St. Lucie High School, and received my Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce. I moved to Tampa where I achieved my Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Criminology, and thereafter moved to Miami and graduated with my Juris Doctor (J.D., or law degree) from St. Thomas University. In 2002, I found myself back home on the Treasure Coast when my legal career began at the State Attorney's office in Fort...

Sophia Carrasco is a South Florida native, born in Miami-Dade and raised in Broward County. Sophia’s parents immigrated to the United States as young adults from Venezuela and Chile and instilled in her the American dream very early on. Sophia attended the University of South Florida for her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and graduated cum laude in May 2020. Thereafter, Sophia attended St. Thomas University College of Law and graduated cum laude in May 2023. During her time in law school, Sophia joined St. Thomas Trial Team which gave her the opportunity to compete in multiple state-wide competitions. As a...

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 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 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.

Chet Eliot Weinbaum has 25 years of experience in Marital and Family Law. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida with Honors in 1993. What makes his practice so unique is that he also holds a Master's Degree in Psychology. This has proved very valuable in working with families going through their toughest times.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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...

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...

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.

Concentrating on personal injury or death caused from automotive accidents, falls, and medical malpractice, Andrew Rader has been serving his clients throughout Florida and New York for over 30 years in both state and federal courts. In 2013, Mr. Rader owns a leading South Florida personal-injury and commercial-litigation law firm, focusing on serious car accidents, trucking accidents, slip/trip and falls, catastrophic injuries, medical and nursing negligence, crime victims, and business disputes. Driven by his corporate mission of “Your Justice Starts Here,” Mr. Rader carries an “AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating,” an industry-recognized gold standard based on peer reviews by...

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,...

Amy concentrates 100% of her practice on Family law issues.  Amy focuses her practice on helping with divorce, alimony, time-sharing, paternity, modification of custody, modification of final judgment, child support and relocation.


If you are looking for a family attorney in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie West, Tradition, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, or Sebastian (or anywhere on the Treasure Coast, including Martin County, St. Lucie County, or Indian River County), we can help.

Michael Howard Wolf is the founder of well-established law firm, known as Michael Howard Wolf Law Firm. One of South Florida’s most prominent attorneys, Mr. Wolf's practice is focused primarily in the areas of Gaming Law, Criminal Defense Law, Civil Litigation, and Business/Corporate Law. Mr. Wolf has successfully represented some of the area’s largest clients in gaming, criminal, civil, and business matters for over 40 years.

Mr. Wolf was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in North Miami Beach, Florida. He attended the University of Arizona, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government, graduating in 1973....

David is an associate attorney who represents businesses and individuals in a wide variety of commercial litigation matters, including complex and general commercial litigation, business disputes, as well as bankruptcy litigation. David represents clients before the Bais Din as well as other arbitrational tribunals. Originally from Denver, Colorado, David completed his undergraduate studies at Talmudic University of Florida, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Talmudic Law.

David received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Florida International University College of Law, where he was admitted on Dean's and Merit Scholarships. At the same time, David continued his studies at Talmudic...

I have been practicing either tax or estate planning law for over 10 years. After I graduated the George Washington University Law School I worked with the Internal Revenue Service Office of Chief Counsel in Washington, DC. Then, after obtaining a Masters in Law (LLM) in estate planning at the University of Miami, I was an associate at a large South Florida law firm, where my practice concentrated on estate planning, probate, and tax planning. I have recently opened up my own practice as a solo practitioner, where I hope the lower overhead will allow me to serve my...

Jennito Simon has close to 5 years of Criminal Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury law experience. During the first 27 months of his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney, Jennito Simon has handled Habitual Felony Offenders, Prison Release Re-offender, and 10-20-life cases. Since then, in 2015, he opened the Law Office of Jennito Simon and has worked hard for his clients to make sure they have the best representation in the city of Fort Lauderdale.

Alan L. Grinberg is one of the Nation’s premier trial lawyers. His litigation experience includes having successfully represented clients in Georgia, Florida, California, and New York. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mr. Grinberg moved to South Florida in 1989. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami, where he majored in Business Administration and minored in Business Law, while graduating in just three years. Mr. Grinberg received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami – School of Law where he first began to refine his skills in trial advocacy as a member of the trial competition team. Immediately...

After graduating law school in 2005, I worked 2 years at the public defenders office in order to help my community and to learn how to litigate. I handled cases as small as second degree misdemeanors all the way up to complex 1st degree felonies. After my time there I started my law office where we currently handle a variety of cases throughout the State of Florida.

"AV" rated, Georgia-licensed attorney with a diverse civil law background, possessing excellent
e-Discovery and traditional discovery skills, legal research & writing, commercial law, contract negotiation &
drafting and litigation skills.

After years of practicing with large, well-respected law firms, Ryan A. Abrams founded Abrams Law Firm, P.A., a boutique firm that primarily represents small and medium size businesses in a wide range of legal matters. Mr. Abrams' experience and depth of knowledge allow him to provide the highest quality legal representation at a great value to his clients. He consistently earns his clients' trust and satisfaction through honesty, hard work and results. You are invited to learn more about Mr. Abrams and Abrams Law Firm, P.A. on our website. Contact Mr. Abrams today for a free...

I have experience in the areas of criminal and family .My Criminal Trial Practice includes, but is not limited to, Murder, Manslaughter Aggravated Battery, Armed Robbery, Armed Burglary, all Sex Crimes, including Capital, Drug Trafficking/Possession, Domestic Violence, Grand Theft, Elderly Abuse, Child Abuse, D.U.I., Resisting Arrest with or without violence, Violations of Probation and Bond hearings. I can also file motions for an early termination of probation and community control. In some cases, you may be eligible for a sealing or expungement of your record. I have extensive experience in downward departure and youthful...

Eric Yesner is an associate at Conrad & Scherer, LLP in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, where he focuses on complex commercial litigation and appeals. Before joining Conrad & Scherer, Mr. Yesner worked in a complex commercial litigation unit of a multi-state law firm, where he assisted clients in litigation and appeals. His experience includes cases in healthcare-related fraud, corporate proxies, intellectual property disputes, general liability and wrongful death, among other business disputes.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Yesner served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Jeffrey T. Kuntz at the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. He...

Chris Tadros has been in civil litigation representing injured plaintiffs in negligence cases since he graduated law school in 2000. Now working in Florida, Mr. Tadros has represented plaintiffs injured in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, assaults and slip and falls. Prior to practicing law Mr. Tadros worked as a legal assistant and legal intern in a law firms focused on civil litigation since 1995.

Mr. Tadros graduated with Honors with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he doubled majored in Political Science and Psychology. Mr. Tadros received his Juris Doctorate from Roger...

I work in a boutique law firm and provide one to one legal services to the clients.