Lighthouse Point Lawyers

I was born and raised in Miami, and am a proud graduate of Christopher Columbus High School. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Sport Management at Florida State University in 2019 and went on to earn my Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2024. During my time at law school, I had the honor of serving as President of the FIU Law’s Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) chapter. In this role, I was responsible for organizing various events and was recognized with the Student Member of the Year Award. Additionally, I was actively involved in the...

Forged in large-firm environments and two decades of practice with my own firm, I litigate and provide advice in business matters in Georgia, Florida and Puerto Rico. My experience in state and federal courts and arbitration fora includes creditor rights, business torts, antitrust, distribution law, corporate control, securities, tax controversies, construction defects and commercial insurance coverage disputes.

Rochen Mediation is a full-service alternative dispute resolution firm servicing south Florida, with offices in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. In addition to holding ADR sessions in our offices, we routinely accommodate our clients by scheduling ADR sessions at suitable alternative locations of their choosing.

Andrew J. Rochen is a Supreme Court certified circuit, county, family, and appellate court mediator, as well as a Supreme Court qualified arbitrator. Prior to opening Rochen Mediation, Mr. Rochen was a shareholder in a large south-Florida law firm, where he was engaged in an extensive state and federal civil litigation and trial practice....

Benjamin is a partner at the firm with a practice focused on real estate and business transactions, and real estate litigation. Benjamin received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude, was a member of the International and Comparative Law Review, and received multiple scholarships and awards, including the Dean’s and Cali Honors Award in Federal Courts and the Dean’s Merit Scholarship.

After graduating from law school, Benjamin has developed an acute understanding of real estate matters, both from a litigation and a transactional perspective. He has years of experience as a...

I have been practicing since 1991 as a criminal defense attorney in the South Florida area including Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County) and Miami (Miami-Dade County). My number one priority is to provide the best defense for my client in a professional manner and at a reasonable rate. I personally handle and oversee each phase of your case to ensure your case is handled in the most efficient manner in order to obtain the best resolution.

David Di Pietro is an AV Preeminent rated trial attorney who focuses his legal practice in the areas of healthcare law, probate litigation, trust litigation, guardianship law, commercial and business litigation, medical malpractice defense, construction litigation, personal injury and election law. David is an experienced and aggressive trial attorney that has tried over fifty (50) jury trials and numerous bench trials. David is also a member of the Healthcare Law and Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar. David began his career has an Assistant State Attorney with the Broward State Attorney's Office. As an Assistant State Attorney, David...

Mr. Thomas is the managing partner of this boutique, nine-attorney law firm located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Thomas has practiced law in Florida for the past 23 years, representing clients around the state. Mr. Thomas, along with the other members of his firm, concentrates his practice in estate litigation, which includes matters involving estates, trusts, probate, and guardianship.

Attorney William M. Cavanaugh is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as an expert in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. Mr. Cavanaugh was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005 and has concentrated his law practice exclusively on U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law and advocating on behalf of foreign nationals since 2006. He has extensive experience representing clients throughout the U.S. before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Courts), Board of Immigration Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Department of State and Department of Labor. Mr. Cavanaugh received his J.D....

Criminal Defense Attorney | Former Prosecutor | Trusted Advocate in South Florida Michael White is a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a reputation for tenacious advocacy and strategic legal insight. As a former prosecutor and the former General Counsel for the Broward County Police Benevolent Association, he brings a rare and valuable perspective to every case he defends. Michael focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense, representing clients throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties in cases ranging from DUI and drug crimes to white-collar offenses, violent crimes, and weapons charges. He has successfully defended clients in...

Jerome H. Wolfson was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He went to Valley Forge Christian College and graduated from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Mr. Wolfson came to South Florida in 1960 and attended University of Miami Law School, graduating with a law degree in 1963. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. After law school, he served in the United States Coast Guard and received an Honorable Discharge in 1969. Mr. Wolfson has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in various areas of the law, including, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Worker’s Compensation, and Labor Employment....

Mr. Blum spent many years in the financial services industry as a licensed stock and commodity broker trading for institutions and private individuals prior to becoming an attorney. He worked in the "pits" of the Commodity Exchange in the World Trade Center in New York. Mr. Blum then combined his extensive experience and knowledge of the securities industry with a law degree and joined one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the world, with sixteen offices and over five hundred attorneys. Mr. Blum learned the inner workings of the arbitration process during his tenure at NASD Dispute Resolution,...

Ross D. Kulberg is a Partner with Krinzman Huss Lubetsky Feldman & Hotte, and works as part of the firm’s real estate and finance departments. With almost two decades of practice experience, Ross is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest standard in attorney ratings for strong legal ability and high ethical standards. Ross specializes in all aspects of real estate and corporate law and works with businesses of all sizes. He frequently represents and advises local, national, and international businesses, lenders, and property owners. He can handle virtually all types of commercial transactions, land development, acquisitions, business and property financing, commercial leasing,...

Bradford Cohen Law practices in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Bankruptcy. Bradford Cohen personally handles Criminal Defense cases such as the following: Major Criminal Defense, State and Federal, Local and State Wide; White Collar Crimes, Felonies, and Misdemeanors; Immigration, Nationally assisting individuals with immigration issues.

I was born in Miami and have a deep understanding of the legal challenges faced by my community. I hold a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where I combined academic rigor with practical experience to develop strategic legal solutions for my clients. Before entering the legal profession, I earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. My professional journey includes roles at prominent catastrophic injury law firms, sports agencies, and real estate firms across Florida and California. This diverse background has equipped me with a comprehensive skill set that enables me to...

I have been an attorney since 1990 and have focused on foreclosure defense since 1993 and bankruptcy since 1997. I have also handled a lot of business matters from sales to contract drafting, asset protection to bankruptcy.

I have a very well rounded background including family law, elder law, probate, lemon laws, tax law and consumer protection law. This wide breadth of knowledge allows me to see possibilities other attorneys miss, and to help you determine the best course of action for your individual circumstances.

I can help if you are behind in child support, have not paid individual, payroll...

I have been practicing family law exclusively since 2007. I've never done anything else, because I understand how important it is to know what you are doing when you are dealing with someone's family. I have personal experience with my own broken family, and bring that experience with me to better serve my clients who may be faced with the same or similar situation. I also worked for the Florida Attorney General in Child Support Enforcement for about three years. If you are dealing with the Department of Revenue and child support, I may be able...

Helene B. Raisman has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1985. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Miami in 1982 and she graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1985. While in law school, Helene served as law clerk to the Honorable Circuit Court Judge Michael Salmon, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. She also completed a legal internship at the Dade County State Attorney’s Office where she was assigned to the DUI division. Following her internship, Helene began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney working at Essen &...

As a previous Broward County Special Unit Felony Prosecutor in the Sexual Battery Unit in the State Attorney's Office, Lawrence Michael Meltzer, Esquire, is a talented protection legal counselor who got his beginning on the opposite side of criminal law in the Fort Lauderdale territory, arraigning those blamed for violations. He now utilizes that information to battle for the privileges of those same Broward County people. In 1994, Mr. Meltzer moved on from American University in Washington, D.C., with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. In the wake of working in the private division for a long time,...

Rayo Moreno has been handling Florida Worker's Compensation cases for 18 years, and is a member of the Worker's Compensation section of the Florida Bar, Broward County Bar Association, and Florida Worker's Advocates. She is admitted to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District.

A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Mr. Abers joined the firm of Fazio, DiSalvo & Abers, P.A., more than 25 years ago, and since then has handled over 150 jury trials for our clients. His practice has always primarily focused on issues of medical malpractice, where doctors and other medical professionals fail to uphold the duty of care owed their patients in ways that lead directly to injury. However, he has additional experience across a wide range of injury types as well.

Allison L Bishow is a family law attorney in Ft. Lauderdale specializing in divorce, child support, paternity, alimony, and time-sharing. As a family lawyer, Ms. Bishow listens to all client's objectives and concerns in order to develop an individualized strategy to meet the needs of each client. She approaches every custody, divorce, and child support case with immense compassion and detail, well aware of the emotional nature of these matters. She understands the value of mediation in developing positive working relationships between individuals in stressful situations, particularly where children are involved. She enjoys advocating for her clients and is committed...

Kristin Padowitz earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida where she was a member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society. Subsequently, she went on to earn her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. Having gained experience in civil practice as well as criminal defense, Kristin had a desire to become a well-rounded lawyer. Because of that, Kristin Padowitz left the Broward County Public Defender’s Office to become a prosecutor at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. During her time in the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, she tried upward of 75 cases, all in...

Bradley Winston is a South Florida personal injury attorney and an expert in civil trial law. He has over two decades of legal experience handling a wide variety of personal injury matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Winston has fought hard to protect the rights of his clients and to ensure that they receive all the financial compensation they are entitled to under the law. The Florida Bar has certified Mr. Winston as a specialist in civil trials. Certification is the highest level of evaluation recognized by The Florida Bar for an attorney’s competency, experience, professionalism, and ethics. Only 7% of eligible...

Sean B. Linder is an Associate at Fenster & Cohen, P.A. and member of The Florida Bar whose current focus is primarily on general negligence and personal injury litigation.

In 2013, Mr. Linder graduated from the Florida State University where he majored in Political Science. He then went on to receive his Master’s degree in Applied American Politics and Policy from the Florida State University in 2014. While in graduate school, Mr. Linder spent time organizing lobbying efforts in the Florida Legislature.

Shortly after, Mr. Linder was admitted to Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law where he received his Juris...

As founder of the Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald, Ms. Fitzgerald understands the importance of providing clients with personal attention. She represents people in Plantation, Florida, who are dealing with probate and estate planning issues. Knowing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, she customizes plans for clients' individual situations in order to meet their specific goals. Having a solid background in the issues surrounding estate planning gives Ms. Fitzgerald the ability to develop a successful strategy for every case. Prior to earning a Master of Laws in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law in 2000, she...

Awilda Esteras joined Siegfried Rivera in 2011 and concentrates her practice in collections. She represents community associations throughout the state of Florida, assisting with debt consolidation, foreclosure matters, drafting, amending and interpreting governing documents, vendor contract review, covenant enforcement and providing legal opinions on community association related matters. Ms. Esteras focuses on working closely with Boards and management of community associations to assist in the enforcement of their collections policies and help them address delinquent accounts.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Esteras worked for one of the largest mortgage foreclosure firms in the state. She has experience in representing individual...

Our Firm concentrates its practice in Bankruptcy [7, 13 & 11,]Debtor and Creditor Representation, Bankruptcy Related Litigation, Corporate Reorganizations & Workouts & Creditor Rights, foreclosure defense, credit restoration, and we sue debt collectors under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Our firm also does a fair share of family law, wills, probate, commercial and civil litigation, personal injury, real estate transactions, refinancing and foreclosure defense, landlord-tenant issues.

I am a personal injury attorney and personal injury protection dispute attorney for medical providers in South Florida. I represent clients who have been injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and any accident resulting in personal injuries to clients. I do everything that I can to make sure my clients receive every penny from the insurance company for the at-fault party. On PIP cases, I make sure that my clients receive all of the medical benefits that they're entitled to under Florida law. I recognize how difficult it is to acquire personal injury...

Attorney at law licensed by the State of Florida and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida since 1981. Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating. Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer authorized to engage in a multi-jurisdictional federal copyright and trademark practice. Chair Emeritus of The Florida Bar Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section.

Bar Admission: Florida Education: University of Florida, BA Florida Coastal School of Law JD Professional Organizations: Florida Bar – Diversity and Inclusion Committee 2020-2021 Palm Beach County Justice Association – Young Lawyer Board of Directors BNI Producers in Plantation, Florida James M. Rosenberg, Esq. is the managing attorney and owner of Lost Value Law, P.A. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and is passionate about law, cars, and kitesurfing. He truly enjoys helping Florida vehicle owners establish the diminished value of their vehicles. Please contact our office if you would like to discuss your Florida Diminished Value Claim or your Florida Loss of Use Claim...

Jeffrey Morris is an experienced defense attorney and co-founder of McLaughlin Morris, P.A. who serves those facing criminal charges and personal injury matters in Delray Beach, Florida and the surrounding areas. He has a passion for providing each customer with personal care to meets his or her individual needs. With more than a decade of experience as a prosecutor and an attorney, he is able to apply his knowledge of Florida's courtrooms to the challenging situations that his clients face. This dedication to every matter can be seen in his work ethic and educational background. After studying...

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We are Trial Lawyers. Whether it be civil litigation, commercial litigation, federal or state criminal litigation, medical malpractice litigation, or personal injury litigation, my partners and I have over 60 years combined of experience trying cases in Florida and throughout the country. Let us protect your valuable rights.