Rahysa Vargas is the founder and Managing Partner of Vargas Law , where she primarily represents clients in Personal Injury matters and with Commercial and Residential Real Estate needs including negotiations, closings and title. Prior to starting Vargas Law, Rahysa represented insurance carriers and corporate Defendants in Catastrophic Injury cases, Premise Liability cases, cases involving Ride Shares (i.e Uber/Lyft), Negligent Security cases, Property Claims, Class Actions, and Construction Defect cases in litigation. Prior to working on the Defense side, Rahysa worked as an Attorney representing clients in the areas of Personal Injury, Mass Torts, Medical Malpractice claims, Workers’ Compensation claims and Longshore and Harbor Act based claims. It is there where her passion to help others began, however she knew that working on the Defense side for corporate clients would ultimately lead to long term rewards and experience with litigation to ultimately fight for her clients today. Rahysa brings years of litigation experience and knowledge on both sides in order to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Rahysa is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida and is fluent in Spanish. Rahysa is also the founder of Ms. Esquire, a networking platform for women attorney’s with over 10,000 members that focuses on empowering women in the legal profession and giving back to the community. Ms. Esquire has paired up with organizations who cater to the nation’s homeless youth population and under-privileged families within our local communities. Rahysa has been a Guest speaker at Facebook Summit for founding Ms. Esquire, one of the largest Facebook communities of its kind. In addition, she has been a guest speaker at several different organizations and institutions including Nova Southeastern Law School, BCTLA, Broward Bar, and Miami Dade FAWL. Rahysa has also been invited to speak to the Miami Federal Bureau of investigation, in honor of women history month where she shared her career story. Rahysa is passionate about giving back and serving homeless youth. Annually she teams up with Broward and Miami Dade public schools and organizations to organize drives for homeless teens. Rahysa also serves at her church Vous Church. When she is not volunteering, or advocating for her clients she spends her time with her two boys and husband who are her constant motivation.

Brian Roller has been litigating all types of cases – large and small – in jurisdictions throughout the country for more than 15 years. Brian was born and raised in the State of New Jersey, before leaving for undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Brian returned to the northeast, where he attended law school in Manhattan at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. At Cardozo, Brian was a member and editor of the moot court team. Today, Brian is an experienced litigator who is proud to represent individuals and corporations as they pursue justice from those who have wronged them. Brian’s extensive background and experience cover everything from personal injury actions against individuals and their insurers as well as municipalities and wrongful death actions, to complex commercial litigations in both state and Federal Courts across the country. Before becoming a lawyer, Brian had the unique opportunity to work at Good Karma Broadcasting, LLC and participate in the management of a start-up radio station group that was focused primarily on sports talk programming. Brian’s roles with the station group ranged from the executive producer of the sport’s station’s programming to reporter, sales liaison, interviewer, problem solver, and everything in between. This entrepreneurial experience provided Brian with a unique insight into the numerous and often complicated problems faced by businesses and their managers. Brian’s varied experience in business and in the law provides him with a rare perspective of the problems that the firm’s clients face, and an eye for the efficient solutions they seek. As an attorney, Brian has successfully fought Fortune 500 Companies on behalf of his clients, as well as smaller businesses and individuals. Brian has been able to obtain a final and satisfactory resolution of all kinds of complex disputes through various means including pre-trial motion practice, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. Today, Brian uses his extensive litigation experience primarily to help individuals who have been injured or killed due to the negligence of others. Brian began his legal career working as an associate in New York for the prestigious national law firm of Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman, LLP. Brian is licensed to practice law before the courts of the State of Florida as well as before the courts of the State of New York and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Brian has also been admitted pro hac vice to practice in many other Federal and State courts around the country to represent clients in particular cases. Brian was trained in complex commercial litigation but has more recently represented many satisfied clients in high-stakes personal injury litigation. Outside of the office, Brian is a proud husband and father of three. Brian is also an avid sports fan and has a particular passion for the University of Wisconsin Badgers.

From clerking at law offices at a young age to attending legal networking events in high school, Justin was raised in the legal field. He’s been surrounded by law his entire life and his experience has taught him what it takes to be a successful lawyer. His compassion and understanding for his clients is his passion and what separates him from his peers. After graduating from Florida State University, Justin came back to South Florida where he was born and raised to attend law school at Nova Southeastern University and serve his community. Justin loves South Florida and wouldn’t want to practice or live anywhere else in the world. While in law school, Justin interned at the Miami-Dade Public Defenders Office where he gained invaluable experience defending the constitution and protecting people’s rights. After graduating law school, Justin hopped into a full-time civil litigation practice at Schiller, Kessler, & Gomez where he was thrown into the fire from the second he stepped into the office. Justin handled hundreds of cases during his time at SKG and he values the vast experience he gained while working there. From taking depositions to trial, Justin has the full litigation experience necessary to take on any case or task. Justin’s passion is his clients and he takes pride in providing a great client experience during a very difficult time in an individual’s life. He has dedicated his life to changing the legal landscape and making the client experience one to remember which is the emphasis behind lowercase.

Attorney Omar J. Arcia is the founding force behind Arcia Law Office, bringing over two decades of legal experience and an unwavering commitment to justice. Mr. Arcia graduated with honors from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, earning a degree in Psychology. He continued his academic excellence at Florida State University Law School, graduating in 1995. During his time in law school, Mr. Arcia distinguished himself as a leader and scholar. He proudly served as President of the Spanish American Law Students Association, was selected to join the prestigious Florida State University Law Review, as well as the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy, where his scholarly articles were published. His passion for advocacy was further demonstrated as a member of the Moot Court Trial Team, where he honed his litigation skills early in his career. Following law school, Mr. Arcia began his professional journey at a prominent business litigation firm in Miami, handling complex cases across state and federal courts nationwide. With a strong foundation in litigation, he quickly earned a reputation for skillfully navigating high-stakes legal battles. In 2000, driven by a passion to provide more personalized service, Mr. Arcia founded his own firm in Coral Gables, Florida. His practice initially focused on personal injury, real estate, family law, and business disputes. As client needs expanded, so did his vision. By December 2006, Mr. Arcia expanded his reach by opening a second office in Miramar, FL, establishing Arcia Law Office with locations in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties. This strategic growth enabled the firm to better serve clients throughout South Florida’s legal communities.

Albert Lara is an associate at The Pendas Law Firm specializing in Personal Injury Protection (PIP), where he helps medical providers across Florida in the collection of unpaid medical bills by insurance companies, as well as General Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Vehicle Negligence and Premises Liability. Mr. Lara earned his Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Florida International University, with a double major in Marketing & International Business. Prior to joining The Pendas Law Firm, Mr. Lara worked for a prominent medical provider in the South Florida area. Mr. Lara managed the collections department and worked closely with attorneys to assist them in the recovery of previously unpaid medical bills that had been submitted to insurance companies. It was here where he first acquired first-hand knowledge on personal injury law and personal injury protection (PIP). Mr. Lara is a member of the Florida Bar and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

THE law firm of Friedman and Friedman has won hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of its clients. THERE are never any fees or costs unless we recover money for our clients. OUR record of successes in court serves our clients in two ways: It helps compensate for the serious losses and pain suffered because of someone else’s negligent conduct, and it accentuates our ability to obtain substantial settlements. Insurance companies and their lawyers know how successful we are at trial. THE awards we win for our clients provide justice for innocent people. It helps them mend or rebuild their lives to the extent that substantial sums of money allow. In these cases, however, we all win something equally important: corporations and individuals found responsible often take steps to avoid future bad conduct. WE are proud of our influence on corporate and individual responsibility. Many products, work places, hospitals, homes, public facilities, streets and highways are safer because of the work that we have done. THE law firm of Friedman and Friedman only represents people who have been seriously injured and/or the families of people who are killed as a result of accidents or medical malpractice. POWER in the courtroom and at the negotiation table begins and ends with total knowledge, total command of the facts and law, and the ability to cogently present these facts. We are known for our paramount ability to select juries and win large verdicts. OUR first priority is our client and winning justice. In recognition of our success, lawyers in the firm are listed in the “Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the United States” as well as multiple consumer guide books including “Guide to Leading American Attorneys”, "Law and Leading Attorneys", “The Best Lawyers in America”, "The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)" and “Super Lawyers.” The firm and its lawyers are “A Preeminent” rated by Martindale-Hubbell…its highest rating. OVER the past four decades our Miami attorneys have been at the forefront of obtaining justice for injured individuals. Our fees are always on a contingent basis. There are no costs and no fees unless we recover money for our client. Friedman and Friedman accepts cases in the following categories: Catastrophic injuries Auto, motorcycle and trucking accidents Medical malpractice Slip and fall injuries Defective products Airplane accidents Traumatic brain injury Drunk drivers Large truck cases Premises liability Negligent security Drownings in unsafe pools and swimming venues Insurance company bad faith Birth Injuries

Charles R. Lipcon is an experienced lawyer that has been practicing since 1971. He graduated from the University of Miami with his Juris Doctorate degree in 1971 and was then admitted into the Florida State Bar. He specialized in maritime law, personal injury, cruise line, sexual assault and wrongful death matters. He is the president of Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina, And Winkelman, P.A. in Miami , Florida. He and his firm has successfully handled over 2,000 cases.

After having been hired by some of the world’s largest companies for nearly twenty years, the Firm’s founding partner, Emanuel Galimidi, made the decision to bring his expertise and experience to those who need it the most, the injured and their families. Prior to founding Galimidi Law, Mr. Galimidi was a shareholder at one of the most successful and fastest growing defense firms in the United States with offices in Miami, New York and Los Angeles. Beginning with the firm as an associate Mr. Galimidi rose to become head of the Product Liability Practice Group where he routinely litigated cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, sexual assault, and class action defense. Travelers Insurance Company, as Subrogee of G. Robert 0Toney & Associates, Inc. d/b/a National Liquidators and Maritech Services, Inc., v. Commercial Cool –Temp Corp. Case No. 11-61748-CIV-DIMITROULEAS/SNOW Lead Trial Counsel in Federal Maritime action brought by Plaintiff Subrogee alleging several causes of action against commercial subcontractor for the loss of a vessel entrusted to the Subrogor by the United States Marshals Service. Final Judgment found in favor of the Defendant, Commercial Cool-Temp Corp., with separate Order awarding attorneys’ fees in favor of Defendant and against Plaintiff as sanctions for Plaintiff’s discovery violations. Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) PLC v. Sunset Harbour Marina, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:10-cv-24469-KAM Lead Trial Counsel in Federal Maritime action brought by Plaintiff Subrogee alleging several causes of action against a yacht club and its marina (co-defendants) for the loss of a vessel owned by the Subrogor, which was docked at the marina. After having obtained Plaintiff’s agreement to withdraw its breach of contract claim against the marina, the Court also granted client’s Motion for Summary Judgment or, Alternatively, Motion to Compel Arbitration, staying the action and compelling arbitration. Thereafter, a Verified Motion for Attorney’s Fees was filed against Plaintiff for having pursued its civil suit, in violation of the agreement to arbitrate, after which a favorable settlement was reached under which its attorneys’ fees and costs for defense of the matter were recuperated and the Plaintiff Subrogee waived any claims it could pursue in arbitration. Estate of Virginia Murray v. City of Lake Worth and Palm Beach County, Case No. 502011CA005409XXXXMB, and appeal to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Case No. 13-3958: Summary Judgment was obtained in favor of the City of Lake Worth in a claim for wrongful death brought by the son and personal representative of a deceased automobile passenger. After several amendments to the claim brought against the City, Plaintiff ultimately alleged that the City of Lake Worth created a dangerous condition of which it was aware by controlling, operating, and maintaining its electrical power grid in a negligent manner. After summary judgment was entered in favor of the City, Plaintiff appealed to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, claiming not only that the trial court’s ruling was incorrect but also claiming that the trial court abused its discretion in granting summary judgment given that discovery was alleged to have been in its early stages. After reviewing the briefs on the matter, the Fourth DCA affirmed per curiam.

An avid traveler and former NCAA football scholarship athlete, Shawn Hairston came to Miami to launch his legal career and experience everything the city had to offer—from its dynamic legal scene to its legendary beach clubs. As a former defense attorney, he brings firsthand knowledge from working at the very firms he now has a passion for defeating. His experience on both sides of the courtroom gives him the strategic edge to take on corporations, insurance companies, and powerful institutions, ensuring his clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. In addition to leading the firm’s Miami practice, Shawn manages the Washington, D.C. office, leveraging his experience on Capitol Hill to navigate complex legal and policy issues. When the big players try to push you around, you need an attorney who knows how to push back—harder.

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.