Tavernier Lawyers

Family law, dependency law and termination of parental rights. Specializing in appeals.

Attorney Sherry Ivey Jones graduated from the University of Florida School of Law with an undergraduate degree with honors from East Tennessee State University. She is a former prosecutor, which gives her a distinct edge defending clients of criminal charges. Attorney Jones began her career as an Assistant State Attorney and has prosecuted almost every type of case including Misdemeanor Traffic, Felony Armed Robbery, and more. She knows how the mind of a prosecutor works making her steps ahead for her clients. As an Assistant Public Defender for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida, she handled a caseload of over 300...

Mr. Castillo’s legal practice currently focuses on workplace legal issues, representing employers in state and federal court litigation and appeals, including defending claims alleging employment discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act), age (Age Discrimination in Employment Act), gender (including sexual harassment), pregnancy, religious beliefs, race, and national origin (Title VII and the Florida Civil Rights Act); alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (minimum wage and overtime); and alleging employment-related common law tort claims such as battery, defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of...

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.

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...

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...

As a partner at the firm Solove Law Firm, P.A., Attorney Robert A. Solove represents creditors, individuals and businesses in a variety of commercial legal matters. He has been practicing law in Florida since the year 1982. Mr. Solove is a member of The Florida Bar, Federal Trial Bar, and Dade County Bar Association. He is a proud graduate of the University of Florida Law School, where he graduated cum laude. Contact his firm to get a consultation on your case.

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...

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...

Are you a creditor or business in need of an experienced Miami attorney? The team at Solove Law Firm, P.A. has more than six decades of collective legal experience. They have litigated and negotiated on behalf of countless businesses and individuals. The firm has even represented Fortune 500 companies. This commitment to client service has resulted in both attorneys at the firm being Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Rated. Call (305) 612-0800 today and arrange for your case evaluation.

STEVEN M. FALK is a civil trial lawyer who has practiced law in Florida since 1968. He has spent the last 42 years helping clients fight the insurance companies. Mr. Falk has and will never represent an insurance company. He received his undergraduate and his Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Miami. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; American Arbitration Association; the Dade County Bar Association; and the Florida Bar. He has been named to Strathsmore’s Who’s-Who.

Mr. Russell passed the Florida Bar in 2016, and began his career in Maritime Personal Injury Defense work. Mr. Russell joined the Law offices of Gillis, Mermell & Pacheco, P.A. in 2018. Mr. Russell handles his own case load and is closely supervised by Clifford Mermell and David Pacheco, who have over 46 years of combined experience in handling Defense Base Act and Longshore cases. Mr. Russell has also quickly accelerated his learning curve and is proficient in new client intakes, informal conferences, the discovery process, settlement evaluations, and demands, and general handling of all aspects of a DBA...

Ramon O. Crego is an attorney at the Miami office of Rubenstein Law. Focusing his practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death litigation, he provides advice and counsel to clients throughout Florida. Admitted to practice before all Florida state courts since 2011, Mr. Crego is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and Texas.

The clients that Mr. Crego represents are people who have been harmed both economically and non-economically as a result of the negligence or recklessness of other parties. His cases in this regard have included truck, motorcycle and other...

The Law Office of Yolanda M. Mendoza, or YM Law for short, prides itself on being able to offer a big law firm experience in a boutique law firm setting. You will have the advantage of having just one attorney dedicated to your case, ensuring a full grasp of the case while working on it with precision. Here at YM Law, we understand that choosing an immigration lawyer is a vital decision since you will be choosing someone to protect your interest. We do not take this responsibility lightly. Your case was selected because of your unique details, which means that...

My primary areas of practice for over 22 years has been in family law and probate. I have been court-appointed as Guardian Ad Litem numerous times in high conflict custody disputes. I have also been appointed by the Court as Intermediary in locating birth families to explore the feasibility of reconnecting with the adult adoptees.