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.

Mr. Frantz Olivier, a highly skilled litigation attorney with over twenty years of state court experience. As Principal of the law firm Olivier & Associates, P.A. in Miami, Florida, he has successfully cultivated and expanded the private practice to provide multifaceted services in the areas of civil and criminal law. A stickler for community advancement, civic and social progress, Mr. Olivier has built a reputation for supporting important causes that aim to advance the community he serves. It was one of the reasons Mr. Olivier felt it important to provide active South Florida professionals the kind of private social club experience they deserve, with a relaxing, entertaining and stimulating environment to enj

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.

Attorney David L. Sweat has been representing injured people and their families for nearly twenty years in this community. As an avid motorcyclist himself, he understands motorcycles, their riders, and their operation on the local roads and highways. Early in his career, Mr. Sweat was on a team of lawyers who successfully settled a group of product liability cases in excess of $200,000,000. In 2010, 2011, and 2012, Mr. Sweat achieved settlements or verdicts totaling over $8,200,000 for motorcyclists or their families. He frequently rides in local and regional motorcycle benefits or memorial rides, many of which are sponsored by the Law Firm of Rue & Ziffra. Additionally, he has been a featured speaker regarding motorcycle safety, insurance, and crashes at conferences and motorcycle events. Mr. Sweat also practices in the areas of workers’ compensation and has successfully tried complicated workers’ compensation cases, including receiving an award of permanent total disability to a veteran, which resulted in reimbursement of over $1,000,000 from the Veterans’ Administration. He has also been successful in court proving the connection between another client’s medication and his catastrophic stroke.

Born and raised in Port Orange, Florida, Attorney Jakob Uzzle has dedicated his entire legal career to practicing workers’ compensation law in Central Florida. His deep roots in the community and personal experience working in various local industries give him unique insight into the challenges that injured workers face after a work-related accident. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, Jakob expanded his horizons by working as a robotic technician in the automotive industry in Auburn Hills, Michigan. During this time, he collaborated with major automotive manufacturers across the country, gaining valuable technical experience and a strong work ethic. Driven by a passion for justice, Jakob returned to Florida to pursue a legal career. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Florida A&M College of Law. While at FAMU, he distinguished himself as the Executive Editor for the Florida A&M University Law Review, consistently made the Dean’s List, and received academic scholarships along with two prestigious book awards. Jakob began his legal journey defending insurance companies and employers in workers’ compensation claims. This experience provided him with invaluable insider knowledge of the insurance industry. In 2024, he joined Rue & Ziffra, where he now leverages his background to fight tirelessly for the rights of injured workers throughout Florida. When he’s not advocating for his clients, Jakob enjoys spending quality time with his children. A true Port Orange native, you might spot him at the beach or supporting local businesses and restaurants. His commitment to his community is evident both in and out of the courtroom.

Cory D. Lapin, Esq. is a Florida trial attorney focused on complex truck accident litigation and other catastrophic injury cases. He has played a key role in securing major results nationwide, including multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for victims of serious trucking collisions. With experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Cory understands how commercial carriers and insurers build their defenses and uses that insight to aggressively advocate for injured clients and their families.