The Bardine Law Firm is a family law firm founded in 2009, serving Pinellas Park and across Florida with highly communicative, efficient and compassionate legal services. Our attorney’s approach combines a solution-oriented strategy with aggressive advocacy when our clients’ situations demand it. He understands that family law challenges require both professional skill and genuine care, which is why he will work closely with you to protect what matters most.

I’m Carlos Otero, founder of Otero Family Law in Orlando. I've have been a practicing attorney since 2015. The last 7 years, I’ve limited my practice to Florida family law cases exclusively. I'm handling everything from straightforward divorces to complex property division and high-conflict custody cases. My practice is organized to move cases forward efficiently. You’ll deal directly with me from start to finish (no rotating associates). My approach is simple: understand what you want, map realistic options, execute precisely, and keep you informed. If you want clear answers and direct action, let’s talk. I also speak Spanish fluently.

Joseph E. Altschul has over 34 years of legal experience in South Florida. He has tried jury trial cases to verdict in Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Palm Beach County, as well as in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He has also successfully argued appeals before the Florida Supreme, the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal, and Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal and Fourth District Court of Appeal. Joseph began his legal career with Ruden McClosky’s Fort Lauderdale office before being recruited to a commercial litigation boutique in Miami, Florida, where he gained extensive trial experience and was elevated to partner. He later ventured out to begin his own firm in Weston, Florida, and subsequently merged his practice and became a partner in the firm Boies, Schiller & Flexner. In 2005, Altschul again ventured out to establish a small firm practice. Before attending law school, Joseph worked as a commercial real estate broker specializing in office buildings and office properties. This provided him with invaluable experience, perspective and understanding of the real estate industry. Indeed, Joseph originally headed off to law school with the intention of becoming a real estate developer. This goal, however, encountered a detour when he discovered a passion for trial and appellate advocacy during law school. Joseph also proudly served in the United States Army Reserves for 10 years, where he was a captain in the infantry. He completed basic training at Ft. Dix, NJ, and subsequently completed Airborne school and the Infantry Officer’s Basic Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. The military was a natural step for Joseph, having been born and raised an “Army Brat” on military bases. His travels as an “Army brat” involved travel and residences throughout the world, having lived in Germany and Tehran, Iran during his youth. Joseph began his collegiate studies at the University of New Hampshire, where he was a member of the varsity wrestling team and the Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC). He later transferred to Florida Atlantic University, where he graduated with a degree in business finance and real estate (BBA) in 1985. In 1990, he graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, where he finished in the top 8% of his class and was an editor of the University of Miami Law Review. Joseph received the American Jurisprudence Book Awards in Evidence and Advanced Moot Court. He was on the winning teams in the moot court and mock trial competitions, and subsequently received the Order of the Barrister award. He was a member of the teams that represented the University in regional and national moot court and mock trial competitions, which teams received recognition for Best Brief at the National Moot Court Competition, Region V. They were also a semi-finalist in the National Mock Trial Competition, Southern Region. Joseph is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Joseph has been a guest speaker at various meetings before various groups on the topics of real estate law, investments and foreclosure. He frequently counsels people in financial difficulty relating to mortgage foreclosure, and has participated in training small group leaders of Crown Financial Ministries on financial stewardship and mortgage foreclosure. Joseph is also an active real estate investor. He has attended and been a guest speaker at numerous real estate investment seminars and bought and sold many properties in South Florida. Joseph has lived in South Florida for 41years. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Weston.

I believe in the Right to Counsel for all. I am committed to excellence and have been successfully representing my clients since 1998. Whatever your legal needs or questions might be, come to me for comprehensive advice and effective representation. Protecting your rights is what I do bes

Jean Pierre Espinoza is a native of Lima, Perú. In 2004, Mr. Espinoza graduated from Universidad de San Martin de Porres (USMP) with an LL.B. (Bachelors in Law) and a law degree. He was admitted into the Lima Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de Lima) in 2006. In 2008, Mr. Espinoza graduated with an LL.M. (Masters in Law) in Comparative Law with a Certificate in International Business and Trade Law from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. In 2010, he graduated with a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and was admitted into the Florida Bar Association. He has been licensed to practice law in Florida for more than 10 years. He has been immersed in both legal systems: civil law and common law. He worked as a NAFTA Panel Assistant and a Research Assistant for the Center for Governmental Responsibility of the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. While in Peru, Mr. Espinoza clerked for the most important law firms in Lima in areas such as commercial law, intellectual property, bankruptcy, civil litigation, and contracts. He also clerked for INDECOPI (National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property). When in the United States, he realized the importance of immigration and nationality law in the life of millions of immigrants residing in this country and oriented his career to this area of law. He clerked for different immigration firms in Florida. When a law student, Mr. Espinoza was granted the Florida Bar Foundation fellowship and he spent an entire summer as an intern in the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) in Miami, Florida. Also, while in law school, he was one of the founders and the first president of the Immigration Law Student Association (ILSA) at Stetson University College of Law. He researched different topics of immigration law and as a result, he published legal articles in venues such as Florida International Law Journal, Benders Immigration Bulletin, Journal for Migration and Refugee Issues, and Immigration Daily. Mr. Espinoza has been a speaker in venues such as Polk County Courthouse and Stetson University College of Law. He is constantly invited to speak to the Hispanic community in central Florida in churches, non-profit organizations, and educational events. He has been interviewed in the past by newspapers, radio stations, and television news programs. Mr. Espinoza is fluent in English and Spanish and has a basic knowledge of Portuguese. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Lakeland Bar Association (LBA), and the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild of Central Florida. He is the current president of the Hispanic Bar Association for the Tenth Judicial Circuit.

R. Evan Bassett has joined Neri Law Group as Of Counsel to the firm and has been licensed to practice law in Florida for over 20 years. R. Evan Bassett is a fifth generation Floridian, who graduated from Berkeley Preparatory School and obtained his undergraduate degree from Furman University, where he majored in Spanish and speaks Spanish fluently. Mr. Bassett ultimately moved on to obtain his Juris Doctorate Degree from Cumberland School of Law. Mr. Bassett began his career as an Assistant State Attorney, where he spent three years before transitioning to a career in Plaintiff’s work. Evan is also on the executive committee for the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is a board certified Civil Trail Lawyer and concentrates his practice solely on advocating for people injured in accidents. His practice areas include cases involving automobile and motorcycle crashes, slip and falls, and nursing home negligence. Mr. Bassett’s recent jury verdicts include a Pinellas County motor vehicle accident verdict of $950,000, a Hillsborough County motor vehicle accident verdict involving a DUI driver for $475,000 compensatory and $100,000 in punitive damages, and a Sarasota County motor vehicle accident verdict for $400,000. R. Evan Bassett is a welcome addition to the Neri Law Group team.

Nishad Khan, Esq. is a Central Florida based real estate attorney and business attorney and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate law. Over the course of his career, he has represented thousands of clients in all types of real estate transactions. Mr. Khan is a certified instructor of the Florida Realtor® Association, and a seasoned speaker and instructor for several real estate organizations throughout the state of Florida. More than a real estate lawyer, Mr. Khan is also a licensed real estate broker, giving him an insider’s perspective into all states of the process. He has taught hundreds of classes on topics such as real estate contracts and real estate law fundamentals to thousands of students. In 2007, he started his law firm, NISHAD KHAN P.L., and leads a dedicated team of attorneys and analysts. His firm is well known for its business acumen, real estate prowess, and deep understanding of the revenant laws governing its areas of expertise. With over 17 years of experience in Real Estate Law, Mr. Khan has represented buyers and sellers in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including entity formation, contract and corporate agreement preparation, debt structuring, equity investments, due diligence, and closings. Utilizing his knowledge of the Florida real estate market, Mr. Khan provides clients with accurate, up-to-date information to help them make sound decisions concerning their real estate transactions. Additionally, his knowledge of financing, taxes, titles, and surveys coupled with his proven negotiation skills advantage his clients in every aspect of any real estate transaction. Some of his notable transactions have included a $24 million re-development of agricultural land and a $15 million real estate transaction tied to Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The boutique nature of his operation allows Mr. Khan to focus on each client matter with the effort and attention to detail it deserves. He works hand-in-hand with his diligently selected team of attorneys to bring best of class service to each client at all times. In addition, Mr. Khan is also the founder and visionary of TICON TITLE, a forward-thinking real estate title company with a compelling competitive advantage focused on a frictionless transaction process from the moment the listing agreement is signed till a buyer walks through the door of their new home. Nishad is licensed to practice in the State of Florida, and is a member of The Florida Bar Association, The American Bar Association, and The Orange County Bar Association. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator and was selected as the 2012-2013 Fellow of the Real Property Probate and Trust Section of the Florida Bar. Nishad holds board positions on the Central Florida Real Estate Attorney’s Council and is President of the Florida Literacy Coalition, a state organization that promotes Adult Literacy. Nishad is also a title agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance. Finally, Nishad is a member of the Ninth Circuit Advisory Team for Attorneys Title Insurance Company (The FUND), a member of the advisory committee for Attorney At Law Magazine, and a frequent speaker for the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, as well as many other real estate related organizations. As a long time resident of Orlando, Nishad also enjoys spending time on the local bike trails and playing basketball or playing squash. When not practicing law, Nishad enjoys spending time with his wife Yasmeen and his children.

Brian Belt is an AV-rated attorney, practicing real estate, hospitality and corporate law. Before opening Acevedo Belt, P.A. in 2017, Brian served as a partner in large international and state-wide law firms. Throughout his career, Brian has represented international, national and local corporate clients and owners, lenders and developers of real estate in matters related to a variety of asset classes, including hotels, mixed-use projects, office, multi-family, office/industrial parks, condominiums, retail, and marina projects throughout the country and internationally. His experience includes acquisitions and sales, due diligence, restructuring, land use, leasing, construction and financing. He served as the co-chair of the Hospitality Practice Groups of a large national firm and a large Florida-based firm. He has extensive experience in acquiring, structuring, developing, financing and restructuring complex mixed-use projects and mixed-use hospitality projects. Brian also has worked on a variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint venture structuring, contract review, bond financings, and corporate finance. He has advised real estate and corporate clients throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe and the Caribbean. He frequently represents wealthy individuals and families in a variety of matters. A representative list of matters and clients for which he has provided legal counsel is set forth below.

EXPERIENCE: ScaleUp Legal – Partner Miami, FL • Provide legal guidance on immigration-related matters during corporate restructuring and mergers/acquisitions. • Guide startups through the process of entity formation, including selecting the appropriate legal structure, drafting formation documents, and obtaining necessary licenses and permits. • Assist businesses in obtaining non-immigrant and immigrant visas for foreign employees, including H-1B visas, L-1 visas, E-2 visas, and employment-based green cards. • Counsel individuals and families on family-based immigration options, such as marriagebased visas, fiancé visas, and family sponsorship petitions. • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements on behalf of landlords and tenants, ensuring all terms and conditions are clear, fair, and legally enforceable. • Manage formation and development of ScaleUp program for startups seeking representation and counsel to raise capital, overcoming due diligence difficulties, and structuring deals. • Draft wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents tailored to clients' needs and objectives. Consumer Law Group – Immigration Attorney Nationwide - Remote • Provide mentorship and training to junior attorneys, sharing expertise and best practices in immigration law. • Delegate appropriate tasks to paralegals, overseeing their work and ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards. • Prepare and submit visa applications, petitions, and appeals on behalf of clients. • Conduct legal research and stay updated on immigration laws and regulations. • Advise clients on eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and potential immigration options. • Travel across the United States to represent clients in immigration court hearings, asylum interviews, adjustment of status interviews, and other proceedings. Canizares Law Group – Immigration Attorney Nationwide – Miami, FL • Provide comprehensive legal counsel and representation to clients navigating various immigration matters. • Prepare and submit visa applications, petitions, and appeals for individuals, families, and employers. • Conduct legal research to stay updated on evolving immigration laws, policies, and precedents. • Advocate for clients in immigration proceedings, including asylum hearings, adjustment of status interviews, and deportation defense. • Prepare and file waivers of inadmissibility, including unlawful presence, criminal convictions, fraud/misrepresentation, and other grounds of inadmissibility. • Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with all relevant immigration regulations and ethical standards. Angel F. Leal, Jr., P.A. – Immigration Attorney Nationwide • Prepare and file immigration petitions and applications with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), ensuring accuracy and compliance with immigration laws and regulations. • Advocate for clients in immigration court hearings, asylum interviews, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), leveraging expertise in immigration law and procedures. • Review Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and analyze documents obtained from government agencies, often comprising hundreds of pages, to gather relevant information for clients' immigration cases. Property Litigation Group – Litigation Attorney Miramar, FL • Advocate for policyholders in disputes with insurance companies regarding property damage claims, including homeowner's insurance, commercial property insurance, and business interruption claims. • Assess the terms and coverage of insurance policies to determine the extent of coverage and obligations of the insurance company. • Prepare and file lawsuits against insurance companies for breach of contract, bad faith denial of claims, and unfair claims practices. • Negotiate settlements with insurance companies or represent clients in litigation to pursue maximum compensation for property damage and losses covered by insurance policies. M3N – Corporate Governance Counsel Miami, FL and Barcelona, Spain • Devised corporate governance protocols tailored to the demands of a technology-driven corporation focused on investing in triple net commercial real estate (CRE) through data science. • Provided strategic guidance to senior management and the board of directors concerning regulatory adherence and fiduciary obligations pertinent to technology-based investments in triple net CRE. • Utilized extensive networking and contacts cultivated during the COVID-19 pandemic to secure essential funding, ensuring compliance with governance standards and meeting investor expectations. EDUCATION: Universidad de Barcelona, Facultad de Derecho Barcelona, Spain Grado en Derecho (Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)/Bachelor of Law) – EU Law and Data Privacy Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL Juris Doctor (J.D.) – International Law & Civil Law Stetson University College of Law: Tampa, FL International Institute of Social Studies The Hague, Netherlands Florida International University Department of Politics & International Relations Miami, FL Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – International Relations OTHERS: Native Reader, Writer, and Speaker of Legal and Business English and Spanish Member of the Florida Bar – Bar No. 1018136 Miami, FL Nova Southeastern University – Certificate in Civil Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL Nova Southeastern University – Certificate in International Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Michael was born and raised in Florida. He spent much of his youth working in orange groves and watermelon fields in Central Florida. Michael knows the roots of this community and works hard to help people in all circumstances. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Utah State University in 2008, Michael pursued a law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law. He graduated in 2011 and was admitted to the Florida Bar. Michael is also licensed to practice law in Georgia. While in school, Michael interned with the State Attorney's Office and went on to work as an Assistant State Attorney. He learned the criminal justice system first hand and found his passion for criminal defense. In addition to his background working on criminal cases, Michael also has experience in resolving family law and civil litigation.