Virginia Gardens Lawyers

Elizabeth Irazabal is a litigation attorney handling cruise ship passenger personal injury claims and crewmember claims as well as non-maritime personal injury claims. She is dedicated to providing exceptional service and representation to the firm’s clients throughout all stages of the litigation process. “When clients call for our help, they seek answers and guidance. My driving passion is to be the voice for our clients to help them feel whole again.” Elizabeth was born and raised in Miami, Florida and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies. While completing her...

Alex Perez is an active litigator licensed to practice law in all Florida Federal and State Courts, including Appellate Courts. Mr. Perez also routinely handles International Arbitrations pending in countries all over the world. Mr. Perez has secured millions of dollars for his clients. Mr. Perez primarily represents passengers injured on cruise ships, crewmembers injured on cruise ships, cargo vessels, oil tankers and other commercial sea going vessels, and handles a variety of recreational marine cases involving yachts, pleasure boats and jet skis. Before starting his practice, Mr. Perez attended Tulane University Law School where he pursued a course of study in...

Geoffrey Probst is a new and prized addition to Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. While only recently joining LM&W, attorney Probst brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the firm, having specialized in admiralty and maritime law for over 17 years. Attorney Probst has extensive experience in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in legal actions involving injured or deceased passengers and crew members in cruise ship accidents. In his earlier career, he was the senior in-house litigator for a major cruise line. Having worked on both sides of these claims gives attorney Probst a unique advantage when representing accident...

A native Miamian, Marc earned his undergraduate degree from American University in Washington D.C. graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He attended law school at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL. While in law school, Marc earned the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award and studied abroad at Nankai University located in Tianjin, China. The semester abroad allowed Marc to have a wider outlook on life and appreciate cultural differences which has come in handy when working with clients. After graduating from law school, Marc has practiced in state courts throughout Florida and...

B.A. George Washington University, 1991, J.D. University of Miami, 1995. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1995. We Concentrate in the area of personal injury, personal injury protection (PIP), first party home insurance claims. Litigated over thousands of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) lawsuits on behalf of insureds and medical care providers in the State of Florida. First chair over 160 jury trials and handled over 50 appeals in the area of personal injury protection. Handles all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis (no recovery means no fee). The firm was founded with the premise that each client and case...

Eliana Aklepi is a litigation attorney handling passenger personal injury, sexual assault, and crewmember cases. Eliana prioritizes working closely with clients, ensuring their stories are heard. Eliana’s undergraduate degree from Drexel University allowed her to work with artists, helping them avoid exploitative contracts. This work sparked her desire to fight corporations with abusive labor practices. Eliana received her law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. In law school, she focused her studies on international law and labor. Her interest in maritime law stems from her work in Cardozo Law School’s Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention Clinic, the only...

Ms. Melissa Dominguez, Esq. is the founder of Dominguez Law Firm, PLLC. As the daughter of Cuban Immigrant parents, she was born and raised in South Florida. Her upbringing in Miami’s diverse community as well as her own immigrant household influenced her dedication to helping immigrants achieve their dream of obtaining lawful status in the United States.

Ms. Dominguez has over six years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law. She previously practiced in the area of Bankruptcy Law helping those going through one of the most difficult times move forward. Through her work she...

Our firm originated in 1949 Cuba and 1976 Miami, FL USA. We are a third generation law firm that hopes to serve our community for many more years. Our firm has been AV-Rated Preeminent for over 20 consecutive years. Attorney Luis Fernandez is the son of the late Luis Fernandez-Caubi, attorney in Cuba and in the United States until 1997, and founder of the law firm. Our law firm has added Anna Fernandez (St. Thomas, 2011). Fernandez-Caubi taught law at Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Cuba, and Luis Fernandez taught at FIU in the Criminal Justice Program for...

Clayton D. Hackney is a junior partner with the law firm of DiBello, Lopez & Castillo, P.A. His practice is concentrated in the areas of general commercial litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, and appellate practice. He has represented clients in the state and federal courts of Florida on a wide range of matters, including contract disputes, business torts, commercial and residential landlord/tenant matters, and construction lien claims.

I grew up in Bogota, Colombia for part of my childhood, which is where I became fluent in Spanish. I moved back to the United States in 1990, and spent the majority of my life in New Jersey. After graduating high school in 2000, I attended and graduated from Rutgers University in 2004. I then moved to South Florida and attended Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center, where I received my Juris Doctor in 2007.

I have spent my entire legal career handling personal injury, wrongful death, insurance disputes, medical malpractice, and general civil litigation matters. I have gained extensive...

Florida Car Accident and Injury Attorney. Miami Criminal Defense Attorney. NO COST TO YOU UNLESS WE RECOVER ON INJURY CASES. FAIR RATES ON ALL CRIMINAL CASES. ...

I've been working with small to medium size businesses for over 15 years, helping them navigate the complex regulations governing the production and sale of alcoholic beverages. Before becoming a beverage lawyer I worked as a bar tender and then attended culinary school and worked in a NYT 2 star restaurant for several years before attending law school When I found that I could build a career out of serving the industry I loved, I couldn't wait to get started. I've been working with retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers ever since. Whether facing licensing, transactional, or administrative...

Mr. Murena has spent most of his career representing Federal and State Court-appointed Receivers, Monitors, Distribution Agents and other Fiduciaries, as well as defrauded investors, in government enforcement actions brought by the SEC, CFTC and FTC, clawback and class actions arising therefrom, and complex commercial and fraud litigation matters. Mr. Murena is an astute business litigator with extensive experience in both Federal and State Court, at the trial and appellate levels, representing individuals, small businesses, public companies, and Fiduciaries in commercial and real property disputes and in securities, commodities and consumer fraud litigation matters. Mr. Murena also routinely...

What should you consider in choosing your real estate and business attorney? You should choose an attorney with extensive experience and an entrepreneurial approach to real estate transactions. With my experience in all facets of the real estate business, I qualify to be an effective advocate for you. I understand and am well versed in the various aspects of the purchase agreement and have worked extensively with brokers, lenders, buyers, sellers, and developers over the course of my career. These experiences enable me to provide sound advice on the ramifications of the varying real estate...

Are you experiencing business problems of some kind? These issues can be overwhelming at times. You need to know that a dedicated and experienced attorney is nearby and ready to assist you! At the Rosenthal Law Group, you will receive the help you have been searching for. A Florida business and commercial law attorney has handled contract negotiation and disputes and business torts. You will find the help you need if you are experiencing a general contract dispute or problematic corporate transactions. In addition, if your case involves breach of contract or a change of ownership or corporate structure, you...

Sharing the same work ethic as those he represents in the construction industry – work harder than the competition and provide positive results – Alex has been described as the attorney most of his competitors aspire to be. Known for finding the best path among a variety of options to achieve a client’s particular goals, Alex serves as litigation counsel to several state wide and local contractors and material suppliers. Always good humored and on the go, Alex is the answer man for clients and employees alike on all sorts of technical and legal questions.

Philip Bartlett began his legal career with world prominent law firms in New York City, working with counsel on securities litigation and corporate financial disputes. During law school he interned with two prestigious securities litigators in the Miami area. At the present time, his law firm Bartlett Legal is focused on providing representation in the following areas: securities litigation, securities offerings, banking regulation, payment systems regulation, corporate law, and bankruptcy. For his clients, he has successfully completed Chapter 11 reorganization, managed securities offerings, organized business policies and procedures related to board decisions, litigated securities cases, and...

•Mrs. Bernheim Fuller’s practice focuses on franchise law, business transactions, commercial litigation and real estate matters. As the former General Counsel for Smoothie King Franchises, as well as a senior attorney for a well-known franchise law firm, she has experience representing both franchisors and franchisees in all business aspects of franchising as well as general commercial litigation. In addition, Mrs. Bernheim Fuller has extensive corporate transactional experience having also spent time as the Senior Legal Counsel for Perry Ellis International, Inc. •Mrs. Bernheim Fuller has represented clients spanning from major international corporations to small businesses and individuals. She has counseled...

Matthew Kish is an attorney with substantial experience in all aspects of bankruptcy, real estate, and commercial law. Matthew has practiced law in California and Florida and he has a proven ability to find sound solutions to complex legal, commercial, and financial concerns. Originally from Philadelphia, he is an avid surfer and outdoorsman.

Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney. My practice is devoted to all criminal matters from investigation, trial to appeal in both Florida State and Federal Court.

Jonathan is a Senior Attorney for Chapman Law Group’s Miami Office and represents clients nationally in the areas of health care fraud and abuse, Federal investigations, DEA registration matters, criminal defense, and physician licensing defense. He is part of the Firm’s White-Collar Defense & Government Investigations Group.

Experienced in complex and high-profile matters, Jonathan has obtained dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and other favorable results for many doctors, nurses, and health care professionals facing prison and license suspensions. In his 24 years of experience in criminal defense, he has represented thousands of clients, participated in over 70 jury trials, and obtained...