Recently named as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, Richard L. Cooper is a criminal defense attorney handling all types of State and Federal crimes and serving all of Florida. Richard L. Cooper earned his Bachelors degree from Nova Southeastern University’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and his Juris Doctorate from Nova’s Shepard Broad School of Law. Over the years, Mr. Cooper has represented countless defendants in criminal matters from Traffic to Trafficking. It is Mr. Cooper’s unique holistic approach to criminal defense that sets him apart. With many jury verdicts under his belt, Mr. Cooper is an accomplished and skilled trial lawyer. It is that experience that makes him a formidable opponent to the Government and has earned him a reputation of excellence in advocacy for his clients. Mr. Cooper is a proud member member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and serves all of Florida defending those who have been accused of crimes of all types. Whether it’s petty theft or white collar federal crimes, no case is too big or too small. Mr. Cooper is ready, willing and able to defend your case with passion and zeal. It is this personal touch that all his clients receive that makes Richard L. Cooper stand out in the sea of competitors. Mr. Cooper is a member of the Dade County Bar Association, and the Coral Gables Bar Association. Mr. Cooper knows that being faced with the spectre of serious criminal charges is frightening. You may be worried about spending substantial time in prison, losing personal relationships or business assets you’ve spent many years creating, and permanent damage to your reputation. With the Law Offices of Richard L. Cooper on your side, you can expect a trusted confidant who will work diligently to fully understand your case and determine a road map to help you regain control of your life. Facing criminal charges can be daunting. Make sure you have a strong and skilled voice on your side.

As the founding member of the firm, Mr. Walton concentrates his representation primarily in the areas of real estate litigation, real estate transactions, and in state and federal civil litigation. Mr. Walton, is both licensed Florida mortgage broker and a title agent for Attorneys Title Insurance Fund and has extensive experience with mortgage law and particularly foreclosure law where he represents lenders, community associations, homeowners and investors. Mr. Walton also defends mortgage, title and real estate professionals in situations of alleged malpractice or misconduct. Active in the community, Mr. Walton provides basic workshops and seminars to teach first time and other home buyers. The subjects include on how to shop for a mortgage, what best to do when selling your home, and what to do if you fall behind on your mortgage. Additionally, Mr. Walton is active in legal community including having served as the President of the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association; the Florida Bar Civil Rules and Procedure committee; the Florida Bar Real Property Probate and Trust Law Executive Council; Miami-Dade Legal Services Board of Directors; Dade County Bar Association Treasurer - Vice President.

Maikel N. Eskander is the principal and owner of Capital Partners Law, a full-service business and real estate firm with offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton. The firm handles a wide variety of commercial, real estate, and business litigation matters, including representation of small and mid-sized businesses, investors, developers, and owners. As the firm’s founding member, Mr. Eskander was recently recognized as an AV Preeminent Rated business attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, as well as receiving the Elite Lawyer Award for Business Law, and being recognized by Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation in 2021. He brings a wealth of knowledge & experience to the firm, including representation of numerous Fortune 500 companies and a track record of having never lost an appeal. Prior to opening Capital Law Partners, Mr. Eskander was a founding partner at Eskander Loshak LLP.

Sexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination Attorney in New York, Philadelphia & New Jersey. Derek Smith is proud to have obtained several multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of employees like you, who have been discriminated, tormented, and humiliated at work. Attorney Smith and his firm have obtained a $2.5 Million verdict on behalf of a woman sexual harassed by a restaurant owner. He also obtained a $1.6 Million verdict on behalf of a woman who was subject to a hostile work environment while working as a chef. He believes in becoming emotionally invested in every one of his clients, and it shows in his results.

Hollander and Associates, LLC is a Miami law office established in 1988, practicing in: • Lawsuits • Fraud and Misrepresentation • Trust Litigation • Annuity and Structured Settlement Cash Payout Assistance • Civil Action Summons and Lawsuit Defense • Consumer Protection • Business Disputes • Real Estate Disputes • Condo Deposit Refunds • Civil Lawsuit Defense • Estates and Probate • Guardianship • Civil Litigation • Life Insurance Claims • Motor Vehicle Fraud • Wrongful Death 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.

Gregory Kirschenbaum is a Partner at the law firm of Phillips and Associates who can handle the full spectrum of cases arising from violations of workplace rights. Mr. Kirschenbaum is passionate about helping people who need a sexual harassment lawyer or assistance with another claim and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients through pre-suit negotiations, litigation, and trial. He is passionate about advocating on behalf of those in need and uses his years of litigation experience, as well as his mastery of the law, to obtain the best results possible for his clients.

Mr. Stroleny is a lifelong Coconut Grove resident whose family has been part of the community for more than a century. He attended MAST Academy and earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University, later continuing on to FIU College of Law. During law school, he gained early courtroom experience while working at a leading probate and guardianship firm, where he learned the value of dedication, preparation, and client-centered representation. He was elected class president, served as President of the FIU Trial Team, and led the team to a first-place national victory at the 16th Annual National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Invitational in Washington, D.C. After graduating with honors and receiving the Trial Advocacy Award, Mr. Stroleny joined the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State Attorney. He handled thousands of matters, including traffic offenses, misdemeanors, domestic violence charges, DUI cases, and serious felony prosecutions. His time as a prosecutor provided a deep understanding of courtroom strategy, evidentiary challenges, and the realities of the criminal justice system. He also gained extensive experience in both trial and appellate work. Earlier, through his juvenile-division internship, he managed hundreds of juvenile misdemeanor and felony files, taking numerous cases to trial and earning strong results. Today, he brings this comprehensive background to his criminal defense practice, representing clients in matters involving domestic violence, DUI, and felony charges with diligence and respect. If you are seeking dedicated representation for a criminal, DUI, domestic violence, or felony matter, contact Mr. Stroleny at 305-615-1285 or complete the firm's online contact form to discuss your case.

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

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.