South Bay Lawyers

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...

Mark C. Johnson, Esq., managing partner of Johnson Dalal, is a Registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, a licensed attorney with the Florida Bar, a mechanical engineer, and a Florida Board Certified Expert in Intellectual Property Law.

Member of New York (1981-present) and Florida (1986-present) Bars. Sole shareholder of Raynor Law Firm (1988-2007). Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney (1990-present). President of All Florida Land Title Company (1993-present). Shareholder of Jeck, Harris, Raynor & Jones (2008-present). Practice includes all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, estate planning, probate and trust administrations, entity formation and organization, mortgage loans and other financing, and business transactions.

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

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 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.

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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 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 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.

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...

Todd Romano maintains a practice in the areas of Personal Injury/Wrongful Death, Interstate/Intrastate Trucking and Bus Litigation, Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes, Motor Vehicle Crash Claims, Pedestrian Injury Claims, Vehicle and Truck Burn/Explosion Injury Litigation, and Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation. Mr. Romano received his B.A. degree in Sociology from the University of Iowa in May of 1995. He then enrolled in post-graduate studies in Psychology while completing his final season as a scholarship student-athlete (place-kicker and punter) on the Iowa Football Team, where he played for the legendary college football coach, Hayden Fry. He ended his career after the 1995 season...

I'm passionate and dedicated to the things I care about in life - my career, my family, art, music, and culture - and that passion is what drives me to serve my clients to the fullest extent of my human abilities, every day. I live to see my clients find some closure and relief when I settle or successfully litigate their personal injury case to terms that exceed their expectations. It's a feeling of pride that I cannot duplicate outside of my profession as a personal injury attorney. As a former medical malpractice defense attorney, I know the ins-and-outs of...

Joel Kornberg, M.D., J.D., P.A., through its solo attorney Joel B. Kornberg, M.D., J.D. is an Attorney and Physician (Doctor and Lawyer) whose office is located in Boca Raton, Florida.

After attending St. Thomas University for law school, Attorney Craig Posner was admitted in 2004 to the Florida State Bar Association. Working as a former insurance defense attorney for a nationally known auto insurance company, he was able to retain insightful legal knowledge regarding the insurance industry. Learning what car insurance providers look for and what tactics they use, Attorney Posner has been able utilize that information to fight against their schemes when they try deny or delay rightful claims. Dedicated to each and every client first and foremost, Attorney Posner works on a contingency fee basis. This means that...

My job is to produce solutions to my clients' problems. I am known for leaving no stone unturned when representing my clients in court. I am a lawyer warrior for my clients and I outwork opposing attorneys. From my first attorney position out of law school, I have been a litigator. I have fought for my clients' rights in court, arbitrations and at mediations. A U.S. Army Ranger veteran, my experience in a special forces military unit developed and tested my leadership skills, and taught me to react smartly and quickly under pressure, but most importantly for clients. Today, I...

Chad Hastings was born in Teaneck, New Jersey and raised in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he graduated from Port St. Lucie High School. Chad attended the University of Central Florida, where he received his B.S. in Finance in 1997. While at U.C.F., Chad was actively involved in Student Government as the Comptroller, served his fraternity Alpha Tau Omega as the Treasurer, and worked with Habitat for Humanity. Chad attended law school at the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University where he earned his J.D. in 2001.

Chad joined the firm in 2007, having previously worked at a...

Edgardo Hernandez obtained a Bachelor of Science in Event Management from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, FL. While serving as case manager to various law firms in South Florida he developed a wealth of knowledge in practicing Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury Protection, and other areas of Civil Litigation. In addition to running this firm, Attorney Hernandez has also been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Licensed Notary Public, and Adjunct Professor at Palm Beach State College teaching a course on the Legal...

Eric Romano is a Board Certified Trial Attorney with Romano Law Group in West Palm Beach, Florida. He received his B.S. degree in Business Management from Florida State University in 1993, where he played football for Coach Bobby Bowden, and he earned his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1997. State Attorneys Office He began his career in 1997 as a prosecutor with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant State Attorney, he prosecuted a wide variety of criminal cases in the Misdemeanor, Juvenile, Domestic Violence and Felony trial divisions. He left the...

John F. Romano is a partner at Romano Law Group. He is a civil trial advocate board-certified by the Florida Bar, the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. He is also a member of the Taos Group, an association of prominent trial attorneys from around the country who work together to better serve their clients’ needs. John F. Romano’s practice areas include: Auto and truck accident litigation Premises liability cases Product liability Camp Lejeune water contamination cases CPAP recall cases Infant formula injury and death cases Business litigation Pharmaceutical drug cases Pharmaceutical medical device cases Insurance litigation Criminal defense Results Oriented He has successfully litigated to a...

egan working for Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA in 1994, and works primarily with James W. Gustafson and T. Hardee Bass on tobacco litigation, overseeing and litigating the firm’s more than 500 cases. Previously, she has worked on products liability, catastrophic automobile accident, personal injury and commercial litigation cases.

I focus my practice on the representation of plaintiffs in pharmaceutical and medical device product liability claims and other complex personal injury, products liability and medical malpractice claims.

Harvey has a national law and mediation practice focused primarily on environmental law and related dispute resolution. He also has a land use, governmental issue and general practice in Florida. He has over 50 years of experience and is a member of the bar in both Florida and Illinois. He has been voted a Leading Lawyer in his field of concentration, and also a "Super Lawyer". He has represented clients in a range of environmental subject matter areas, including air, water, hazardous waste, and other environmental laws. He is experienced in litigation, appeals, facility siting, solar power plant siting,...

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...

The Immigration Law Office of Jayne Bouchfaa, located in South Florida, is a law firm that focuses exclusively on Immigration and Nationality law and consular processing in the United States and abroad. It provides legal immigration assistance to individuals and their families as well as businesses and investors. We proudly provide immigration services to the following South Florida counties: St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Okeechobee, Indian River, Broward, and Miami-Dade.

Phil is a founding partner of the law firm of Thompson & Thomas, P.A. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Auburn University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn in 1992 . Phil attended the University of Florida College of Law and graduated with Honors in 1995. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996 and was licensed to practice before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals that same year. He was also admitted to the U.S. Federal District Court for both the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida...