Tequesta Lawyers

We are experienced, aggressive, and highly skilled Florida Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Ticket attorneys, dedicated to protecting our clients throughout South Florida. With offices in Delray Beach and Plantation, we proudly serve West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County), Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), and Miami (Miami-Dade County).

Collection Attorney Stephen B. Gebeloff, Esquire, was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He graduated from Binghamton University with a BA in Political Science and obtained his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars in 1988 and The Florida Bar in 2004. Mr. Gebeloff is an experienced litigator whose primary areas of practice are commercial law, creditors’ rights and construction law. He has represented clients from the banking, insurance, advertising, manufacturing, transportation, leasing, telecommunications and service industries. He has extensive experience prosecuting officers, directors and members of entities for fraudulent...

I am an AV-Rated Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert, and a former prosecutor and journalist. I take a “crisis management” approach to criminal law, utilizing my extensive criminal law and public relations background to help ordinary people accused by the government of wrongdoing. I approach each case on two fronts: ensuring my clients’ constitutional rights and freedoms are protected, and portraying clients in the best possible light to judges, prosecutors and juries. I hold the government to its obligation to prove a client’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, but also recognize the possibility that clients may someday...

I have continued to operate my own law firm since the mid 1980's. The focus of my practice the past 20+ years has been in real estate transactions, both for residential and commercial transactions. I have represented several banks, often drafting their loan documentation. When handling title work, I write title insurance through my title agency, Expert Title Company. We are a full service title agency. In addition to real estate law and transaction, my practice also includes substantial estate planning and probate law, as well as general corporate law and business purchases and sales. If your needs include areas...

When I was in the Navy at age 18, I injured my back and could not keep up. The doctors at the base hospital took x-rays and said, "well, your back isn't broken", and they prescribed me some pills to mask the pain. Since I could not keep up, I was honorably discharged, but without any disability or veterans' benefits. I limped for two years due to the pain and weakness down my leg.

Later, long after it was too late to do anything about it, I realized that I had been railroaded by the system. The...

Adam Lusthaus graduated from Dartmouth College in 2003 and went on to receive his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2006, where he served as an editor of the American Criminal Law Review. After working at a large law firm for several years, Adam returned to school and earned his Masters of Legal Letters (LL.M) in Estate Planning from the University Of Miami School of Law. Adam is admitted to practice in both Florida and New York, as well the U.S. Tax Court.

Jeff Groover is a partner in the Firm’s Property Damage Practice and splits his time between the Tampa and Panama City offices. Jeff is an experienced first party property damage lawyer and is well-versed in claims arising from an array of residential property damage disputes. He vigorously fights for homeowners to ensure that the insurance companies pay every penny owed on a claim in accordance with the insurance policy. Before attending law school, Jeff worked as a paralegal for several years at a boutique civil litigation firm in Savannah before moving his family to Florida to attend law school. While in...

I am an attorney in the Firm’s Property Damage Practice. My focus is on representing property owners in first-party insurance disputes, including those related to hurricanes, fires, water, and mold claims. Before joining Kanner & Pintaluga, I worked as an associate attorney at a well-established defense firm in South Florida. During my tenure there, I represented insurance carriers in first-party disputes and coverage issues. This experience gave me valuable insights into how carriers evaluate and litigate their claims. I use this knowledge and training to ensure maximum recovery for the policyholders I represent. I earned a B.A. in Political Science from...

David Kotler, Esquire is a partner with the law firm of Schwartz, Gold, Cohen, Zakarin & Kotler, P.A. located in Boca Raton, Florida. Mr. Kotler is a litigation attorney who has tried numerous jury and bench trials as lead trial counsel. He currently represents individuals and corporations in general civil, complex commercial, personal injury, and medical malpractice cases within the civil realm. Mr. Kotler has individually obtained and/or participated in matters which have resulted in significant dollar awards to his clients, including awards over the one million-dollar mark. Finding it difficult to reject a client...

Jessica Zlotnick Martin is a partner with the insurance defense law firm of Roig, Tutan, Rosenberg, Martin & Stoller, P.A. Ms. Martin worked with the firm for three summers as a law clerk prior to being hired as an associate in 2006. She became a partner in 2009. The Florida Department of Financial Services has approved Ms. Martin to teach continuing education courses for insurance agents and insurance agencies. She is a native of Miami, Florida. Practice Areas Ms. Martin concentrates her practice in the defense of auto liability cases. She is experienced in defending insurers in disputes involving: - Personal Injury Protection...

I am an attorney specializing in consumer bankruptcy, debt settlement, mortgage modification, and foreclosure litigation. My firm offers a holistic approach to solving your mortgage and debt problems. The Fleysher Law philosophy is to listen to the client, understand their circumstances and goals, and help them make the right choices by presenting all options and contingencies. I am available to my clients throughout the course of representation and beyond. I have been living in South Florida since 1996 and I am proud to call this place home. I graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad School of Law with honors and...

The foundation of Garrity Traina, PLLC, is its senior attorney, Mr. Joseph Garrity. He brings his 20 years of legal experience in the areas of general and complex civil litigation to our meditation practice and uses his battle-tested knowledge to assist parties in the resolution of legal disputes in the areas of franchising, intellectual property, business, condominiums and construction defects.

Prior to attending New York Law School, Mr. Garrity spent several years working as an engineer in the industrial and construction industries. Before founding the firm, Mr. Garrity enjoyed success litigating complex commercial matters for a large national law firm and...

WorkInjuryRights.com is a law firm devoted exclusively to handling injured workers’ cases. Workers’ Compensation can be a complicated process, and our firm helps you along. We have both Spanish and Creole speakers at our firm, as well. Stacey attended University of Miami for her undergraduate degree, followed by Seton Hall University School of Law in New Jersey for a jurisdoctorate. Her career has spanned two decades and has been dedicated to the practice of workers’ compensation. For fifteen years, Stacey defended workers’ compensation cases for employers and notable insurance companies; so she knows the tactics of the insurance companies...

I am a New York, Florida and Connecticut personal injury attorney with 28 years of experience handling any serious injury case through trial.

Attorney Bruce A. Goodman, Esq. attended The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a major in accounting in 1983. Thereafter, he attended the School of Law of the University of Miami where he graduated cum laude in 1986. Mr. Goodman was born in New York in 1961 and has been a resident of South Florida since 1977.

Throughout his career, Mr. Goodman has represented businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, as well as real estate, probate, and partnership litigation and disputes. He has effectively represented clients in...

Neil I. Rumbak was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. In 1987, Neil relocated with his family to Memphis, Tennessee, and, in 1992, to Tampa, Florida. Neil left Tampa in 1999 to attend college and law school in Gainesville, Florida, and in Miami, Florida. He now lives in Pompano Beach, Florida (located in Broward County near Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton), where he is an attorney at his law firm, Rumbak Law, P.A.

Former Prosecutor and Dedicated Defense Lawyer

A South Florida native, Brenna is an associate with a focus in Trusts & Estates law, Probate law, and Guardianship law. Brenna received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida International University’s College of Law in May 2021, as well as her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, magna cum laude, from the University of Central Florida in 2017. While in law school, Brenna was on the World Arbitration and Mediation Review and was a member of the Negotiation and Mediation team. Additionally, while in law school, Brenna was a law clerk at several firms with varied focuses on insurance, civil...

When you come to David F. Albrecht law office, you can have confidence that your case can receive the care it requires from a Vero Beach probate lawyer. Attorney Albrecht is experienced, competent, and ready to take on your case and fight for you. He has dealt with all kinds of issues and cases and is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you today. He worked for 15 years as an accredited adjunct college professor at Indian River State College. He is a member of The American Association of Christian Counselors, the International Christian Coaches Association,...

EXPERIENCED AND SEASONED ATTORNEY WITH SUBSTANTIAL EXPERENCE IN COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS, AND REAL ESTATE LITIGATION. FAMILY BASED IMMIGRATION, FAMILY PETITIONS, WAIVERS, GREEN CARDS & VISAS, NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP

David J. Zappitell, the firm’s founding partner, attended Michigan State University and the University of Miami School of Law where he was moot court champion. Mr. Zappitell has worked for General Electric as a financial analyst – he understands the value of every case.

Mr. Zappitell is Board certified by the Florida Bar in the area of Civil Trial Litigation, thus he is a specialist in his area of practice. Mr. Zappitell is a member of the Florida Bar, U.S. District Court (Southern and Middle Districts of Florida) and has been a repeat guest lecturer at the National Business Institute Seminars...

Ronald M. Zakarin is licensed to practice law in Florida, New York and the District of Columbia. He specializes in domestic relations, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Ron has nearly 30 years of litigation experience and has successfully tried family law matters and medical malpractice/wrongful death cases throughout the State of Florida. Ron’s dedication to his clients is second to none. He works diligently to resolve cases where he can, and tries them in the court of law when he must. Ron has tried complex divorce cases involving business valuations, vocational assessments, social...

Member of the Florida and Maryland Bars; BBA in Finance from F.A.U.; J.D. from Indiana University at Bloomington; conducted over 125 jury trials and thousands of non jury trials.

Melanie Rose Kalmin is an associate attorney with Vette Law. She focuses her practice exclusively on divorce and family law related matters including time-sharing, alimony, paternity, custody, domestic violence, child support and enforcement matters. As a Florida native, Melanie attended the University of Central Florida. Melanie then attended law school at Florida International University, College of Law. After law school, Melanie went on to practice in the health care realm of law for several years until she realized her passion was in family law.

Ryan Jay Smollar is a South Florida native and understands the unique requirements of South Florida residents. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee and his Juris Doctorate degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. His attorney practice areas include: Elder Law, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Guardianship, Social Security Disability and Probate Administration. Ryan's law practice is focused on compassion and client accommodation. Home visits and appointments at skilled nursing facilities are available for those who cannot travel. South Florida seniors and their families have concerns and solutions which are unique to our...