Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury Alana Weatherstone, born and raised in South Florida, is a civil litigator who has always devoted 100 percent of her practice to injured plaintiffs. Attending Florida State University for both her undergraduate and law degree allowed her to have the unique experience of working in the Capitol during legislative session seeing firsthand the power that “big money interests” have on lobbying efforts throughout the State of Florida. This, along with Alana’s innate passion for justice, has resulted in her trying multiple cases throughout the State of Florida and representing countless clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others. After admission to the Florida Bar, she also gained admission to the Federal Bar of the Southern District of Florida. Alana enjoys being with her family and rescue dogs in her spare time.

Practice Areas: Personal Injury Protection (PIP), Diminished Value, First Party Property Erik is an attorney at Gordon & Partner’s Plantation office where he serves as the lead attorney for the firm’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Diminished Value divisions. He has concentrated his practice on both first and third party insurance litigation and utilizes his experience and competitive nature to vigorously advocate on behalf of his clients. He takes pride in ensuring his clients receive proper and just compensation while providing them the individual attention they deserve. Born and raised in South Florida, Erik is a third generation attorney from Hollywood. He earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, where he founded the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Society and was Speaker of the Senate for the Student Bar Association. Erik was awarded Senator of the Year for his commitment to the governance of the law school’s student body. Prior to law school, Erik attended the University of Florida where he graduated cum laude with degrees in Psychology and Business Administration. During his undergraduate career, Erik earned his real estate license, was a member Pi Kappa Phi, and a defensive player on the Florida Lacrosse team.

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.

Evan Hoffman of The Hoffman Firm has built his legal career on protecting the rights of individuals across Florida, drawing on more than 17 years of criminal trial experience. He began in 1998 as an Assistant State Prosecutor with the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, where he handled over 100 jury trials and more than 120 non-jury trials involving charges such as battery, possession of a controlled substance, and DUI. After years as a prosecutor, Hoffman shifted his focus to criminal defense, using his insight into prosecutorial strategies to advocate for clients throughout Miami and the surrounding areas. He founded The Hoffman Firm with the belief that knowledge and experience are the strongest defense. Hoffman has authored articles on DUI, domestic violence, and illegal searches and seizures. In 2016, he identified a critical flaw in a DUI breath test machine — an error that led to the dismissal of his client’s charges and revealed that dozens of individuals had been wrongfully convicted. His work was featured by Channel 10 Eyewitness News. The Hoffman Firm represents clients across Miami-Dade County, including Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Homestead, Hialeah, Doral, Aventura, North Miami, South Miami, Key Biscayne, and nearby communities. To learn more about our costs and services, call 305-249-0090 or contact us online.

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death Barbra earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland in 1995. Since graduating law school from the University of Miami in 1998, Barbra has practiced in the area of civil litigation. During her first five years of practice, she worked as a defense attorney focusing on products liability and insurance defense. She subsequently worked for 12 years primarily in medical malpractice where she was a partner for a boutique medical malpractice defense firm. Barbra currently is of counsel at Gordon & Partners where her main practice area is medical malpractice and wrongful death.

José A. Negroni is originally from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He moved to Tampa, Florida in 1987 and subsequently went to college at the University of Florida in Gainesville where he graduated with high honors from the College of Journalism. José attended the University of Florida College of Law and received his juris doctor degree in 2000. Immediately after law school, José moved to South Florida and began working in the Personal Injury field on behalf of plaintiffs. José became a Master Mason in 2009 and ihe has served as Vice President of Broward for the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida. In addition, Jose is affiliated with the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association and is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar. José's experience in personal injury has enabled him to foster countless relationships with clients, adjusters, attorneys, judges, politicians and many others involved in the field. During his time away from the office (if there is such a thing) José enjoys SCUBA diving, mountain biking, skiing, target practice, playing drums and tennis. José keeps a close connection with his family, which is mostly located in the South Florida area.

Ephraim Roy Hess has practicing law for more than 30 years. He has successfully represented both individuals and small to medium sized businesses in matters ranging from sexual harassment and age discrimination to the negotiation of severance issues and the enforcement and defense of non-compete agreements. Some areas of representation include: Employment and Labor Law • Discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, age, race, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) • Drug Testing • Sexual Harassment • Contract review/negotiations • Whistleblowers and Retaliation • Long Term Disability • EEOC/FCHR Charges • Unemployment • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Business Law and Litigation • Non-Compete Agreements • Severance Agreements • Confidentiality Agreements • Defense and claims of breaches of contract • Response to Administrative Charges • Defense against discrimination charges • Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification Issues Civil Trials and Appeals • Contract disputes • Malicious Prosecution • Fraud • Breach of Contract • Public Records Actions • Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices • Breach of Fiduciary Duty Please contact the Hess Law Firm at (954) 585.8599 to discuss your individual matter.

Consumer fraud attorney Robert Murphy is a trial lawyer who practices in the areas of consumer litigation in Florida and across the country. In over 25 years of practice, he has actively litigated cases under almost every aspect of the federal and Florida consumer protection laws. He has acted as lead counsel in the litigation of cases both individually and on a class basis in almost every venue in Florida. He is dedicated to advancing the consumer rights of Americans through both courtroom advocacy and the education of families and individuals concerning consumer protection laws.

Attorney Jason Chalik is a founding partner in The Law Offices of Chalik and Chalik, where he provides legal services and compassionate counsel to people who have suffered personal injury and loss of loved ones due to the negligence or recklessness of other responsible parties. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Jason and his family moved to the Sunshine State in 1977. He is proud to have founded a law firm headquartered in the community of Plantation, Florida where he grew up and attended public schools. Assisting injured citizens and bereaved families is his life's work. "What I love about our work is we help injured people who don't know about the legal system," Attorney Chalik says.

Dahlia A. Walker-Huntington is the principal of the Law Offices of Dahlia A. Walker, P.A. in Hollywood, Florida. She practices in the areas of Immigration, Family International, Criminal and Personal Injury Law. Walker-Huntington is also a Family Law and County Court Mediator, Arbitrator and Diversity & Inclusion Consultant. Dahlia was a Special Magistrate for the City of Miramar and an Adjunct Professor at Miami-Dade College School of Criminal Justice. While solution-oriented, Dahlia is a strong and experienced advocate in the courtroom and a skilled, resourceful and insightful negotiator. Born in Kingston, Jamaica Dahlia attended Holy Rosary Preparatory School and Convent of Mercy Academy “Alpha” in Kingston, Jamaica. A graduate of Miami Dade College, with highest honors, Dahlia continued to be honored by the college by being named an Outstanding Alumni in 2001, 2006 and 2012. Dahlia served as an advisory board member to the Miami-Dade College Paralegal program. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Florida International University, Miami, FL; and a Juris Doctor degree from University of Miami School of Law. Dahlia holds a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Walker-Huntington was a Dean’s honor scholar at the University Of Miami School Of Law, and received numerous honors while a law student. Dahlia is a Former President of the Association of Caribbean Law Students 1996-1997 at the University of Miami. Dahlia was a Black History Month Honoree February, 2002 of The Herald; and a MYSTIK 1580 AM Women’s Month Honoree in March, 2003. The Florida Association of Women Lawyers – Miami Dade Chapter honored Walker-Huntington as a Woman Inspiring Hope and Possibility in March, 2004. The Alpha Academy Alumnae Association of Jamaica named Dahlia their “Woman of Excellence 2008”. She received a Jamaican Diaspora Lumina Award in honor of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence in Miami in 2012; was named Change Maker of the month in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage month in June, 2013 by Caribbean Riddims; and Legacy Magazine named her One of South Florida’s 25 Most Influential & Prominent Black Women in Leadership for 2014. Dahlia is a past president of the Caribbean Bar Association and the first female president of the association. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association; the American Bar Association; Alpha Academy Alumnae Association, (Florida and Jamaica chapters); and The National Association of Professional Women. Dahlia is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents. Dahlia is the founder and the former first president of The Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF), Inc., in 2013, a Non-Profit organization designed to provide an outlet for Jamaican women in Florida to empower themselves through charitable and educational outreach, mentoring and personal development. She is active in the community and is often called upon to participate in community forums throughout the United States and Jamaica to speak on the issues of migration, immigration, citizenship, economic development, diversity and inclusion and women’s empowerment. Dahlia is renowned for organizing community events from Citizenship Drives and Economic Forums to Town Hall Meetings, Conferences and Galas. From June, 2004 to June, 2006 Dahlia was an elected advisor to the Jamaican Government and served on the Jamaican Diaspora Advisory Board representing the Southern United States. Since February, 2006 Dahlia co-hosts “Your Legal Corner” on Power 106FM in Kingston, Jamaica (www.go-jamaica.com) at 11:30AM EST. This show connects people all over the world who have questions on US immigration law and was voted the number one hour on talk radio in Jamaica. (February, 2008).