Nidia (Stephanie) graduated from law school at just 24 years old and began building her legal career with the same curiosity, ambition, and drive that continue to shape her professional life. Before the age of 30, she became a Partner at a growing law firm — an accomplishment that reflects not only her legal experience, but also her willingness to take on responsibility, learn quickly, and continuously look for ways to improve the way a firm serves its clients. Since beginning her legal career, Stephanie has worked on a wide range of complex matters and represented clients from different backgrounds and industries. Her experience has required her to become comfortable learning quickly, solving problems creatively, and navigating situations where there is rarely a one-size-fits-all answer. That versatility has become one of her greatest strengths as an attorney. Her role as a Partner reaches well beyond the legal work itself. She has helped develop internal processes, support strategic initiatives, mentor team members, improve client experience, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm — working at the intersection of law, leadership, operations, and business development. Outside of practicing law, Stephanie is deeply curious about the world and constantly looking for her next challenge. She has traveled to more than 28 countries and lived in eight countries throughout her life. Her time abroad has allowed her to experience different cultures, learn from people with very different perspectives, and become comfortable stepping outside of what is familiar. She has a passion for travel, languages, culture, fitness, photography, and personal growth — and believes strongly in challenging herself outside of her comfort zone. Whether she is working toward a personal goal at the gym, learning something completely new, traveling somewhere unfamiliar, or pushing her physical limits through freediving, Stephanie approaches life with the same mindset she brings to her career.

Ben Baxter is a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor with the knowledge, experience, and skill to fight for the best possible outcome for his clients. Born and raised in Florida, Ben attended Florida State University before earning his law degree from Michigan State University. In law school, Ben focused his studies on Criminal Law and completed advanced seminars in Evidence, Applied Evidence, and Criminal Law Practice, building the foundation for a career dedicated to criminal justice. After becoming a licensed Florida Attorney in 2015, Ben began his legal career as a prosecutor in Brevard and Palm Beach Counties, where he represented the State of Florida at every stage of criminal prosecution from case intake and charging decisions to trial and appeals. As a prosecutor, Ben handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic offenses and DUIs to domestic violence and serious felonies. As a prosecutor, he was trusted to handle some of the most challenging and high-stakes cases, giving him invaluable insight into how the State Attorney’s Office investigates, builds, and prosecutes criminal charges. Today, Ben uses that experience to defend people facing serious criminal accusations throughout Central Florida. As a criminal defense lawyer, he has handled everything from non-criminal traffic infractions to felonies punishable by life in prison, bringing the same strategic, aggressive approach to every case while building a relationship with his clients based on trust and empathy. He has represented clients in tens of thousands of criminal matters, litigated hundreds of motions to suppress evidence, and taken 40 cases to verdict at trial, winning 36 of them. Ben understands that being arrested can be one of the most overwhelming and life-changing experiences a person can face, and he believes that every client deserves a knowledgeable and relentless advocate in their corner.

Allan L. Ziffra is a founding partner and president of Rue & Ziffra. For over two decades, Mr. Ziffra has litigated cases primarily involving catastrophic injury and death in the State of Florida. He has extensive experience in handling auto accidents, big truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents. Mr. Ziffra has successfully represented over 2, 800 individuals and recovered over 100 million dollars for his clients. Born in Chicago, IL, on February 23, 1964, Mr. Ziffra graduated from Elmwood Park High School in three years and attended DePaul University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce (Accounting) in 1985. He then attended Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated in December of 1987 at the age of 23. After law school, Mr. Ziffra attended the University of Miami, where he received a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation. After returning to the Daytona Beach area, he met John D. Rue, and together they started Rue & Ziffra, P.A. Over thirty years later, Rue & Ziffra has grown to ten attorneys and over sixty staff members. The lawyers at Rue & Ziffra have dedicated their professional careers to representing the citizens and visitors of the State of Florida. We have represented individuals visiting Florida from many different nations, including Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Great Britain, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.

Demyana Boshra is a dedicated attorney with a focus on Intellectual Property, Business and Contract Law, and more. Born and raised in France, she pursued her undergraduate and graduate studies in Florida, earning her Juris Doctor with a Certificate in Intellectual Property from St. Thomas University College of Law in Miami. Demyana’s legal journey includes experience as an Associate Attorney in various practice areas and a background as a paralegal. She is passionate about providing personalized and effective legal counsel, always striving to build strong client relationships and deliver tailored solutions. Fluent in both French and English, Demyana offers a unique international perspective, making her a valuable resource for clients navigating complex legal matters.

Tony has been practicing admiralty and maritime law for over thirty years and has been board certified for over twenty-five years. He handles a large array of admiralty and maritime matters as well as civil litigation. Tony handles Jones Act cases, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act cases, maritime personal injury cases, collisions, allisions, cargo claims, pollution claims, environmental issues relative to clean water discharge, Coast Guard and OSHA investigations, and recreational boating accidents and injuries. He also represents mariners in licensing disputes before the United States Coast Guard and the Board of Pilot Commissioners. Additionally, he litigates disputes arising from commercial transactions, charter agreements, yacht sales and marina related issues and also transactions related to commercial shipping, charter agreements, ship repairs marinas, and yachts. Tony handles residential and commercial permit issues before the Tampa Port Authority (Port Tampa Bay, and the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. Tony was raised in Manatee County, Florida where he spent years working on Beach Rescue. He enjoys water sports, swimming, surfing, and fishing. He spends his free time with his wife, Laurie, and their three children: Zoe, Zach and Lainie. Tony has hiked the Everest Trail and several other challenging hikes such as Mount Rainier, Guadalupe and Kings Peak.

Luis R. Gracia is a partner and vice president at the Law Firm of Rue & Ziffra. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Mr. Gracia attended the University of Puerto Rico’s main campus in Rio Piedras before transferring to Florida Southern College in Lakeland, where he graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Mr. Gracia obtained his law degree in 1998 from Texas Southern University in Houston, and shortly thereafter joined Rue & Ziffra. Mr. Gracia focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death cases as well as social security disability and workers’ compensation claims. He handles numerous social security disability cases throughout the United States and is intimately familiar with the relevant regulations and procedures that play a critical role in obtaining benefits. Mr. Gracia has been recognized as an expert in Social Security Disability law and is board-certified in the area of Social Security Disability by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has earned the highest rating (10.0) and “Top Attorney” classification from AAVO, one of the country’s most recognized online legal services. Mr. Garcia also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is that publication’s highest rating for professional excellence in legal ability and ethical standards. He is a frequent lecturer at national Social Security Disability conferences. Fully fluent in Spanish, he is a frequent guest on Spanish radio shows dealing with legal matters. In addition to being admitted to the Florida Bar Association and all Florida Courts, Mr. Gracia presently holds admissions in the Volusia County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for Justice, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives where he is a sustaining member, the National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy and the National Trial Lawyers Association among others. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Solano Law Firm is located in Atlanta, Georgia working in primary practice areas of immigration, family, and criminal law. Clients’ needs are our first priority at Solano Law Firm. If you need an immigration lawyer, our team provide first class strategies and seek the best results for each of our clients. At Solano Law Firm we work diligently to keep our clients well informed to provide peace of mind. We believe in educating our clients, showing them positive and negative aspects of their case. Informed clients make decisions in line with their objectives and goals. We are Atlanta lawyers serving English and Spanish speaking clients. Founded by a bilingual English-Spanish speaking lawyer, our clients benefit from our fluency. We work with individuals, families, and companies throughout the United States.