Naranja Lawyers

Attorney Victoria Madani is a highly skilled and experienced litigator renowned for her impressive track record in both state and federal courts throughout Florida. With a wealth of expertise in handling complex legal matters, she has earned a reputation for her exceptional work product and ability to deliver outstanding results. Victoria Madani's proficiency as a litigator is evident in her remarkable ability to swiftly produce high-quality work. Her meticulous attention to detail, comprehensive legal knowledge, and strategic thinking allow her to craft compelling arguments and present them effectively in the courtroom. Her commitment to excellence ensures that she consistently delivers work...

Liz is a seasoned attorney specializing in probate, trust, and estate administration and litigation in Florida. With a comprehensive background and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Estate Planning, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. Liz obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Miami School of Law and furthered her legal education by earning an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami. This specialized degree equipped her with advanced insights into complex estate planning strategies and taxation laws, as well as navigating the pitfalls of estate and trust litigation. With a focus on guardianship, probate and trust...

Mr. Bush is the only attorney named in the Top Attorneys List in the plaintiff’s medical malpractice category in every edition of the South Florida Legal Guide since it was first published as part of Miami Metro Magazine in 2001. Similarly, he has been named in the plaintiff’s medical malpractice category in every Florida edition of Super Lawyers since its inception.

Mr. Bush has more than 30 years of legal experience. He has focused on medical malpractice for the past 20 years. He represents clients in Greater Miami and throughout Florida.

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Nicolas Lipcon is a litigation attorney specializing in maritime personal injury cases, dedicated to advocating for individuals impacted by serious injuries at sea. Nicolas represents both passengers and crew members injured on cruise ships, pleasure boats, and commercial vessels, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights defended. He completed his legal education at Vanderbilt Law School, where he sharpened his litigation skills, focusing on trial preparation, discovery, depositions, and strategic case analysis. His legal experience, shaped by intensive law school training and summer associate positions, equipped him with a strong foundation in case strategy, client counseling, and meticulous pre-trial preparation—all...

Ashley E. Wentz is a litigation attorney handling passenger personal injury and crewmember cases. Ashley received her law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. After graduating law school, Ashley practiced in the areas of family law and personal injury. Ashley handled numerous trials while practicing family law in Maryland ranging from custody, visitation, and child support disputes. After moving to Georgia, Ashley practiced in the field of personal injury, successfully resolving numerous personal injury cases. Upon relocating to Miami, Ashley found an interest in practicing Maritime law and has been practicing in this field for the past two...

Ryan is an experienced trial attorney who has practiced extensively in Washington State’s Federal and State Courts. Ryan has successfully tried more than 130 civil cases in Washington superior courts. Prior to joining Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., Ryan was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington. As an Assistant Attorney General, Ryan represented Washington’s hospitals and Washington’s Special Commitment Center. As an Assistant Attorney General, Ryan worked extensively with victims of violent crime as well as with Washington’s medical and mental health workers. Ryan is also a veteran with the United States armed forces. Prior to becoming a lawyer,...

Juan C. Antúnez is a partner with Stokes McMillan Antúnez Martinez-Lejarza P.A., a boutique trusts and estates law firm located in Miami, Florida. Trusts and estates litigation, probate administration and estate planning is all he does as a lawyer.

Elstein Legal is a boutique law firm in Miami, Florida specializing in personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, medical and nursing home negligence, and complex commercial litigation. Our law firm has experience aggressively representing victims and their families in a variety of injury related matters. Brian Elstein’s personalized approach to the practice of law allows Elstein Legal to get the very best results for our clients.

Jessica C. Portalatín brings a dynamic approach to business law, specializing in Corporate, Trademark, and Contract matters. Through her firm, Portalatin Business Law Firm, she works alongside rapidly expanding companies—spanning both U.S. and international markets—to navigate brand development and operational growth within the United States. Her practice centers on developing comprehensive legal strategies that safeguard intellectual property, maintain regulatory compliance, and establish foundations for sustained business growth. Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2022-2025, placing her within the top 2.5% of Florida attorneys, Jessica heads a diverse, multilingual legal team committed to supporting entrepreneurial ventures. The firm serves as a...

Frank Vasallo graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Composition. He then went on to graduate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law where he was a member of the NSU Trial Association and participated in the Trial Advocacy Summer Institute. Frank was named to the Dean’s List for his academic achievement and received the Pro Bono Honor Program Bronze Award. While in law school, Frank worked at Thompson Legal, P.A. and as a law clerk at the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County. Frank’s areas of practice include Business...

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...

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.

Why Disability Law?

Kevin’s first law job was as a law clerk at Dabdoub Law Firm while in law school. As a law clerk, he realized how much of a difference he could make in the lives of people who were too sick or injured to work.

Kevin graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in the top 10% of his class, earning the honors of magna cum laude. With his academic record, he could have chosen a big defense law firm and represented insurance companies. He instead joined the team of disability attorneys at Dabdoub Law Firm.

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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...

Helping people get disability benefits from insurance companies. Nationwide legal representation.

Geannina (“Nina”) Burgos is an associate attorney at Dabdoub Law Firm - a law firm dedicated to helping people get long-term disability benefits paid by insurance companies.

Ms. Burgos handles all aspects of disability claims on behalf of clients entitled to these insurance benefits through private/individual or group disability insurance policies. Dabdoub Law Firm represents people with disability claims, handles disability appeals of denied claims, and litigates wrongfully denied disability benefits. Ms. Burgos also represents individuals seeking to obtain long-term care benefits and life insurance benefits. Ms. Burgos has experience...

Luis E. Martinez, Esq. is an attorney at Perez Mayoral, P.A., where he focuses his practice on representing homeowners and unit owners in disputes against condominium and homeowners associations. Luis has built his practice group around advocating for individuals navigating complex association disputes, leveraging his deep understanding of HOA governance, arbitration, and mediation processes. Using his broad litigation experience, he also handles a variety of real estate litigation, commercial disputes, and business litigation matters, providing clients with comprehensive legal representation. Prior to joining Perez Mayoral, P.A., Luis worked as an attorney in the insurance defense sector, where he represented large national...

Maria Agudelo, Esq. is trial counsel in the association property damage division at Perez Mayoral, P.A., where she focuses on representing homeowners in property damage disputes with their homeowners associations, condominium associations, and cooperative associations across the state of Florida. She has extensive experience with a wide range of cases, from single-family homes to complex condominium disputes, including catastrophic losses caused by fire, drainage failures, compromised foundations, roof defects, water intrusion, and stucco or exterior wall failures. Maria brings a strategic and detail-oriented approach to resolving these challenging disputes, specializing in complex litigation within the association context. Maria’s path to practicing...

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.

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.

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...

Kevin Niser earned his undergraduate degree from Florida International University in Miami, Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Minor in International Relations. He attended law school at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. While in law school, Kevin earned the St. Thomas University School of Law Pro Bono Commendation and received a Cali award recipient for Admiralty Law and Seminar: Selected Topics in Criminal law and Criminal Procedure. Kevin made the dean list for three semesters. After graduating from law school, Kevin has practiced in state courts throughout Florida specializing in First...

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.

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...