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.

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

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.

Born and raised in Miami Florida, Daniel Frank Lopez is the Managing Partner at The Morgan Law Group, whose primary practice focuses on first-party insurance litigation. Since 2012, Mr. Lopez has been with The Morgan Law Group focusing on his first-party insurance property disputes, which ranges in matters from typical homeowner insurance disputes to multi-million dollar commercial property claims. Mr. Lopez also oversees and litigates a wide variety of matters, including complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance and professional liability matters.

Andres Alfonso, a Bogota, Colombia native who was raised in Miami, is a dedicated first-party property insurance attorney in our Miami office. Andres’s educational journey began at Doral Academy Preparatory, where he excelled in both academics and sports, specifically five years of Varsity soccer. Subsequently, he pursued higher education at Spring Hill College, where he showcased his soccer prowess as a Division II athlete for all four years. Throughout his undergraduate years, Andres actively engaged in community service initiatives, such as tutoring underprivileged students and teaching English to immigrants, reflecting his deep commitment to social impact. He also played a vital role in a program called “Belong,” where he assisted Central Immigrants in navigating the challenging landscape of being undocumented immigrants in Alabama. Furthermore, Andres displayed exceptional leadership as the Fundraising Chair for the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, successfully raising over $10,000.00 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. His dedication to philanthropy and community outreach exemplifies his compassionate nature and strong sense of social responsibility. After earning his undergraduate degree, Andres opted to take a two-year gap to explore life beyond the confines of academia. His childhood dream of becoming an attorney stemmed from a profound appreciation for the profession’s professionalism and elegance, and he has since made significant strides towards realizing that dream. Outside of his professional pursuits, Andres finds joy in staying physically active through regular workouts, cherishing quality time with his family, and indulging in the enchanting world of Harry Potter by watching the iconic film series.

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.

Constantine has wide-ranging litigation experience, with expertise in securities, crypto asset, international, and class action litigation. Over the past fourteen years, he has represented litigants in some of the most notable fraud-based disputes in United States history. As a former judicial clerk to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Constantine assisted the Judge in adjudicating over 100 civil cases. Before founding Dynamis, Constantine was a partner in an elite litigation boutique and also worked with large national firms in New York and Florida on numerous matters involving securities, international, and class action litigation. He represented the Securities Investor Protection Corporation as part of the team that recovered over $11 billion on behalf of the victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. He also recovered funds on behalf of investors defrauded by failed blood-testing company Theranos, Inc. and its infamous founder, Elizabeth Holmes. Constantine currently represents an array of clients in complex domestic and international disputes involving crypto assets, securities, and commercial contracts. Additionally, Constantine recently became an arbitrator for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), and in recognition of his work with securities litigation and class action litigation, he has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2016 - 2022. Constantine is the co-founder and co-chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee, which is designed to marshal and provide professional opportunities for the national network of current and former federal judicial clerks. Constantine frequently blogs about issues that he cares about. Read more about his analysis of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and its application to crypto, or his discussion on the “Howey Test” and its application to crypto.

Alex is the managing partner and founder of Almazan Law and has been licensed to practice in Florida since 1999. Alex has represented clients across a platform of legal matters including general liability, workers compensation defense, real estate transactional and title insurance, and general commercial litigation matters. As a licensed title agent with Old Republic/Attorneys Title for 18 years and now also First American, Alex has issued over $2 Billion in owners and lenders title insurance policies in his legal career.

With more than two decades of legal experience, I currently serve as an Attorney at Concierge Legal Services specializing in estate planning, wills, trusts, family law, probate, appeals and litigation. My practice is grounded in delivering tailored legal solutions that safeguard clients' legacies and support their financial goals in addition to helping families an litigants during complex legal matters. Committed to collaboration and client-centered service, I bring a diverse perspective to our team, fostering trust and effective advocacy. At Concierge Legal Services, I represent clients in estate planning, probate, family law, business law, and contract matters while navigating complex litigation and appeals. My ability to conduct meticulous legal research and craft strategic solutions ensures clients receive comprehensive representation, whether planning for the future or addressing urgent legal challenges.