Michael Acker has over 25 years of trial experience in all manner of personal injury litigation. He has been focused for much of that time on medical malpractice cases. Preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to a Johns Hopkins study. It is his hope that holding the healthcare system responsible when something they do, or fail to do, results in harm will make every patient’s treatment safer in the future. In addition to medical malpractice cases, Mike also works tirelessly to achieve justice for those harmed by negligence in nursing home settings, in automobile and trucking accidents, and in commercial/ retail settings. Mike received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his law degree from Boston University School of Law. He began his career at a prestigious Fort Lauderdale insurance defense firm, achieving partnership early in his career. He was there for a dozen years before turning his focus to helping the injured. Mike has held the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over 20 years. He has handled cases in nearly every county in Florida, and co-counseled with dozens of the finest lawyers in the country on cases in other states.

Practice Areas: Consumer Class Action, Products Liability, Complex Litigation, Wrongful Death and Aviation Crashes Steven Calamusa's practice involves complex litigation in both Federal and State Courts and includes Consumer Class Action and Multi-District Litigation (MDL). Mr. Calamusa joined the firm in 1997 after serving as an Assistant County Attorney for Palm Beach County. Mr. Calamusa became a partner/shareholder with Gordon & Partners in 2004. During his career, Steven has achieved a number of distinctions within the legal community. He has been recognized as one of the Top 100 attorneys in the State of Florida, has been awarded the honor of “Super Lawyers” and attained the highest rating possible, an AV rating, with the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory of exemplary lawyers. Among the notable cases in which Mr. Calamusa has been involved are: Hankinson, et al. v. RTG Furniture Corp., dba Rooms To Go; IN RE: Navistar Maxxforce Engines Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation IN RE: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation Ponzio, et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, et al., Johannessohn, et al. v. Polaris Industries Inc. Simmons et al. v. Ford Motor Company IN RE: Chrysler- Dodge-Jeep Eco Diesel Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation Colon v. South Florida Blood Banks, Inc.; Robert Bosch Corporation; Cummins Engine Company, et al. Bornander v. Sundy Inn Inc., dba Sundy House; Dey, Inc.; Dey, LP, et al. Toral v. Outback Steakhouse of Florida, dba Outback Steakhouse, et al. Goldman v. Babe Ruth League, Inc. and Jupiter Tequesta Association, Inc. With a proven track record of success as a trial attorney, and with a number of significant victories to his credit, Mr. Calamusa is a prominent member in legal community who is dedicated to the pursuit of justice for his clients. If you have any questions regarding a matter for which you believe Mr. Calamusa can be of assistance, he welcomes you to contact him at SCalamusa@ForTheInjured.com.

The Law Office of Jessenia Rosales serves clients throughout Florida in the practice of criminal defense and family law. Jessenia's specific areas of experience include divorce, child custody and support, injunctions, domestic violence, DUI, theft crimes, drug crimes, assault, and other violent crimes. She is also fluent in English and Spanish. Jessenia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a Minor in Psychology from the University of South Florida. She then earned her law degree at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Tampa, Florida, graduating with honors. Jessenia later re-enrolled at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School to earn a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property. While earning her degrees, Jessenia interned at the Public Defender's office in Hillsborough County after working as a paralegal at a private law practice in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jessenia has been practicing law in Florida since 2017. She started her own firm, the Law Office of Jessenia Rosales, in 2018 to handle criminal and family law cases. Shortly after, Jessenia received the Rising Professional Award from the Federal Bar Association Younger Lawyers Division. Jessenia is also on the Florida Justice Center's Legal All-Star Team. Jessenia is an active member of the Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association, Florida State Bar Association and Clearwater Bar Association. Her volunteer service includes having served as chairperson of the Florida Justice Center, where she helped FLJC become Florida’s first criminal legal aid organization and volunteered at the expungement clinic. Jessenia has also been a board member of the Pinellas Latin Bar Association and served as a chairperson of the Clearwater Bar Association's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Jessenia currently lives in the Tampa Bay area with her two daughters. They enjoy spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Attorney Thompson-Disler has always had a passion for helping others with her positive outlook and diligent work ethic. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Upon her acceptance of the prestigious Dean’s Merit Scholarship, Tiffany returned to her hometown and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami, School of Law. While at the University of Miami, Tiffany had the distinguished honor of clerking for the Honorable Judge Maxine Cohen Lando, United States Judge, for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. She was a Certified Legal Intern at the Office of the Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida and participated in the University of Miami’s Capital Defense Project through which she represented individuals convicted of capital offenses. As a student in the Litigation Skills Clinical Program, she was awarded the Honorable Theodore Klein Endowed Scholarship for ability and excellence in oral and written advocacy and a commitment to public service. Prior to joining the DeWitt Law Firm, P.A. Tiffany began her legal career at a full service firm in Maitland and concentrated her practice in the area of mortgage foreclosure defense, criminal defense, family and domestic law, and general civil litigation. Tiffany is a member of the University of Central Florida and University of Miami, School of Law Alumni Chapters as well as the Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband, family and adorable puppy.

Since 2001, Thomas Robes has been successfully helping his clients and their families overcome difficulties from motor vehicle accidents, premises liability incidents, frustrating insurance disputes and more. He founded his law practice, Bogani & Robes in 2008, with Robes Law Group as the surviving entity since 2018. Mr. Robes also has extensive litigation experience in business, corporate, commercial, real estate, landlord/tenant, and other areas. Mr. Robes is a member of the Florida Bar Association, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Super Lawyers, The Million Dollar Advocate Forum, The American Academy of Attorney’s Hundred Million Dollar Club, Palm Beach County Justice Association, and the Florida Justice Association. Tom Robes is committed to understanding your needs and getting you the justice you deserve.

Jacqueline Salcines, Esq. was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She graduated high school from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. She then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting, from the University of Miami Business School. Thereafter, Ms. Salcines attended and graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1998. She has been practicing law in South Florida for over 20 years. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Salcines worked for the family accounting practice as a bookkeeper since the age of 16, and later as an accountant for five years after graduating. That is when she decided to pursue her passion for business law, and enrolled in law school. Working as a paralegal in law firms during the day and attending law school at night, Ms. Salcines obtain her Juris Doctor degree in law in 1998. Ms. Salcines began her legal career interning at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office. Prior to opening her own law firm, she worked as an Associate at a federal/civil litigation, criminal defense and real estate law firm. Thereafter, she went out on her own and established Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA in the year 2000. She continued to practice real estate, litigation and business law. Since 2000, Mrs. Salcines’ practice has consisted primarily of real estate law, title and business law matters. With an emphasis on real estate transactions, debt settlement and corporate litigation, Ms. Salcines firm represents clients both locally and internationally.

The Law Firm of D.J. Buchholz, P.A. has been providing family law legal services to the Tampa Bay area since 2002. Tampa family law attorneyThe firm’s focus is providing quality legal representation at an affordable price. The Law Firm of D.J. Buchholz, P.A. is a full service family law firm offering a full range of legal services including the following: Divorce – Contested & Uncontested, Pre-need Guardianship, Paternity, Child Support / Department of Revenue Actions, Child Custody & Visitation, Modification, Enforcement & Contempt Actions, Adoptions, and Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements. D.J. Buchholz is a dedicated and experienced attorney. For your convenience, appointments are available in person or by phone, 7 days a week. Whether going through a divorce, fighting for custody, or any legal matter you face, the experience can be stressful and confusing. Having a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney on your side to answer your questions and advocate on your behalf can make all the difference in the world. D.J. Buchholz is committed to keeping you informed in all details of your case and fighting for the best possible outcome.

Scott E. Gwartney graduated from Liberty University in Virginia in 1985 with a degree in political science and human resource management. The Tallahassee native then returned home to attend Florida State University College of Law, graduating in 1991. He has remained in Tallahassee since. After working with the first attorney to successfully submit a nursing home case to verdict in the State of Florida, renowned trial lawyer Kenneth L. Connor, the two went on to create The Connor & Gwartney law firm. The firm eventually joined the Tampa-based nursing home litigation firm of Wilkes & McHugh, becoming its Tallahassee office, where Mr. Gwartney continued to work until he joined Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney in 2002, becoming a firm partner in 2003. Mr. Gwartney’s practice is unique: While he always carries a significant number of case files for auto claims and medical litigation in his Tallahassee hometown, his expertise in the fields of Medical Malpractice, Assisted Living Facility, Nursing Home and Group Home litigation is widely known throughout Florida and Georgia. And so, he often finds himself pursuing claims in courthouses from Naples and Ft. Meyers, up the Gulf coast to Pensacola, and on the east coast all the way to Savannah and Augusta Georgia … and virtually all points in between. Mr. Gwartney passionately believes that our disabled and senior citizens deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. In the same manner that fine china is treated with a gentle and compassionate touch, our physically frail citizens also need to be treated with a gentle touch and great respect. The fragile among us deserve no less respect and dignity than that which is afforded to any other member of our society. The results of Mr. Gwartney’s experience and efforts on behalf of the elderly speak volumes about his expertise and dedication. His work on behalf of his clients has led to numerous verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more across the southeast. While Mr. Gwartney’s case load is most active throughout Florida and Georgia, he is also licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Hans Burgos is currently a top AV Preeminent rated immigration attorney by Martindale.com and a former immigration prosecutor. Attorney Burgos received his law degree in 1987 from the Catholic University of Puerto Rico. His experience started in 1987 when he was hired by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), currently known as USCIS under the Attorney General’s National Honor Program. By 1988 Attorney Burgos became a Federal Prosecutor for the INS in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Later on, in 1990 he also performed as a prosecutor for the INS in the states of Florida, New York, Louisiana, and Texas. He held this position as a trial attorney for eleven years, representing the United States in deportation proceedings conducted before immigration courts. From 1999 through 2012, Attorney Burgos established and worked at Burgos & Sosa, P.A. a top AV-rated immigration law firm by Martindale.com in Miami, Florida. Attorney Burgos is a Founder and Partner at the law firm of Hans Burgos, P.A. in Coral Gables, Florida. Moreover, he regularly serves as an Expert Witness in U.S. federal courts. Attorney Burgos is a member of the International Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Ashley-Ann Clement, Esq., is the president and founder of Palmers Law, P.A. located here in South Florida. She lives by the motto "a goal without a plan is just a wish." By sticking to this motto, Mrs. Clement makes a formidable advocate for all her clients with the goal to leave every client satisfied.