Stephen Bernhardt has been an attorney since he was 25 years old. Now, nearly a decade later, Bernhardt has extensive trial experience in both criminal and civil law. He began his legal career as a prosecutor, first handling misdemeanor offenses such as DUI, Battery, Possession of Controlled Substance, Violation of Injunction and many others. Bernhardt was quickly moved to a felony division and become the State Attorney’s Office’s representative for the county’s Drug Court Program. In this role, Bernhardt learned many techniques to help individuals overcome addictions as well as the differences between the many rehabilitation establishments throughout Florida. Prior to leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Bernhardt was the lead prosecutor in his division. Bernhardt conducted several jury trials that ended in convictions and sentences of more than thirty years, including a mandatory life in prison sentence. After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Bernhardt began practicing civil law for one of the largest creditors’ rights firms in the United States. Bernhardt quickly became the lead litigating attorney for the firm’s Florida office and handled countless civil hearings and trials before leaving to start Bernhardt Law, PLLC. Bernhardt Law focuses on the practice areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Debt Defense. Using the knowledge gained throughout the years, Bernhardt Law is dedicated to making sure each client’s specific situation is handled with the utmost professionalism, attention to detail, and integrity.

David McKibbin is a Florida transactional business lawyer with over three decades of experience in equine, real estate, and business law. He is AV-Rated Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell. David works diligently to implement creative solutions to complex problems. David is a member of the Florida Bar’s sections for Sports and Entertainment Law and Animal Law, where he serves on the Equine Law Committee. He has been a speaker, lecturer, and moderator at numerous equine seminars such as The Breeders' Cup Seminar at Gulfstream Park, the National Business Institute’s Equine Seminar, and the New Owner’s Seminar at Saratoga Race Course. He is a longtime member of the American Horse Council and the New York Breeders Association. David holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hofstra University.

When you are dealing with high stakes litigation, you know what is at risk, and so do I. At the Law Offices of Sebastian Ohanian, LLC, I represent good people throughout the Miami area who have been accused of serious crimes or have complex legal issues. I provide aggressive litigation tactics and the highest quality guidance in complicated legal situations.

Dear Friends and Community of South Florida, My name is Teisha A. Powell and for the past four years, I have had the privilege to serve as an attorney in the State of Florida and Broward County, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. You have probably heard about me as I tend to be actively involved in the South Florida Community primarily in the area of Politics (I am an active Republican and also a community leader).In 2008, I expanded my Law Firm to focus mainly on defending residential foreclosures and suing developers for Recovery Deposits (from the Preconstruction Units). Please let me know if you have any questions regarding a Property in Foreclosure in South Florida. You can call, email, or write me if you like. All information is kept confidential. In closing, I want to remind people to stay encouraged and fight to keep their home. Your Friend, Teisha A. Powell, Esq.,

Leslie Cimadevilla, Esquire is the Principal and Managing Attorney of The Law Office of Leslie Cimadevilla, P.A. and Worldwide Title, Escrow and Closing Services, LLC. A South Florida bilingual native, her principal office is conveniently located in Davie, the heart of South Florida as well as physical offices throughout the Treasure Coast. Ms. Cimadevilla proudly also provides safe closing services from Monroe County through the Panhandle. She graduated from St. Thomas University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a specialization in Latin American Affairs, as well as a Minor in Communication Arts in 1996. After spending some time at the United States Department of State as Consular Officer for Child Services, she moved from Washington D.C. back to her native State of Florida where she received her Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law where she excelled and received extensive recognition, including The Florida Association of Trial Lawyers Student Award and the Tonya Young Scholarship for Best Writing and Oralist skills. Ms. Cimadevilla also interned for the Honorable Jose Rodriguez 17th Circuit and was responsible for developing the Truancy Pilot, was President of the Hispanic Association of Law Students, and actively participated in achieving national recognition for the law school while clerking for the prestigious worker's compensation firm of Moreland and Moreland, P.A in Orlando, Florida. When Ms. Cimadevilla returned to her native South Florida after graduation, she was a founding member of the premiere Coral Gables Title, LLC until the real estate market crash. Therefore, Ms. Cimadevilla entered the world of foreclosure and has zealously represented investors, servicers, national mortgage lenders, financial institutions and private lenders throughout Florida handling residential and commercial foreclosures since 2007. She has litigated and mediated thousands of foreclosure cases, said experience now assists her in aggressively defending foreclosed homeowners and business owners in court in addition to exploring all loss mitigation alternatives. Additionally, she handles all aspects of residential and commercial real estate, including closings, title examinations, escrow services, transactional negotiations, foreclosure and loss mitigation, including short sale negotiations, loan workouts and deeds-in-lieu, contract disputes, preparation of agreements including loan documents and leases. She also handles foreign investors, works with 1031 agents and handles simultaneous transactions and complex structures Ms. Cimadevilla is a licensed member of the Florida Bar and was admitted to practice in 2003. She underwrites title through WFG and is a member of Broward’s Real Estate Council, Broward County Bar Association, and Plantation Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Cimadevilla also devotes much of her time to several charitable organizations including Broward County Partnership Coalition for the Homeless, Broward County's Women in Distress and Florida's Initiative for Suicide Prevention. Mother of a beautiful little girl, she tirelessly attempts to stress the importance of a healthy balance of work and motherhood.

John M. Jorgensen is a fourth generation Floridian, who earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1982 from the University of Florida. Mr. Jorgensen joined Scott, Harris in 1982, and became a shareholder in 1992. He is currently the President and managing shareholder of the firm. He practices in the areas of civil litigation and trials, with emphasis on real property and business disputes, construction and land use litigation, landlord-tenant both commercial and residential, foreclosures, contract disputes, and appellate practice. He has over 40 years of civil litigation and trial experience, all of them with Scott/Harris. Mr. Jorgensen is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, and represents clients in both state and federal courts throughout south Florida. He has done well over 100 civil trials in his career. Mr. Jorgensen has served as President of the North County Section of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, and was also a member of the Association’s Board of Directors. He also served as chair of the Palm Beach County Land Use Advisory Board. He has received the highest AV rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.

Keith Park is a practicing lawyer in the state of Florida. Attorney Park received his J.D. from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 1976.

Antonino Hernandez is a practicing lawyer in the state of Florida. Mr. Hernandez received his J.D. from the Boston University School of Law in 1997.

Welcome to Trias Mathis, P.A. My name is Larry Trias, and I am the founding partner of the firm. I focus my practice on car accident cases and insurance claims, helping individuals who are navigating some of the most challenging times in their lives. I began my legal career representing hurricane victims whose insurance companies severely undervalued the cost of repairing their homes. That experience shaped my commitment to standing up against powerful insurers and fighting for those who deserve fair compensation. My practice expanded to include representing personal injury victims, and today I continue to advocate for clients facing the lasting impact of serious accidents and denied insurance claims. I also has significant experience construction litigation. Whether representing a general contractor, property owner, or subcontractor, I provide strategic legal guidance to help resolve complex construction disputes effectively. Fluent in Spanish, my team and I are able to serve a diverse range of clients, ensuring clear communication and a full understanding of your needs and concerns. I am dedicated to providing each client with personalized attention, compassionate support, and aggressive advocacy to protect your rights and pursue the justice you deserve.

J. Hays Mathis is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Destin office. He focuses his practice on car accident cases and catastrophic injury litigation. Mr. Mathis has litigated cases from inception through trial verdict, providing dedicated and results-driven representation for his clients. Hays is admitted to all Florida State Courts, the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the Federal Northern District of Florida, and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida.