During her 33 years of practice, Roberta Mandel has argued more than 1,000 appeals in every Florida appellate court, the Florida Supreme Court, the Eleventh District Court of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court. With approximately 650 reported decisions, she offers an unparalleled depth of experience. She has also been involved in countless trials during her career. Mandel is often involved from the inception of a case in the trial court through the appellate state. She says, “It’s advantageous for trial attorneys to have experienced appellate attorneys involved in trial court litigation so all viable arguments are preserved for appellate court review.” Mandel is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, and has been designated a Legal Leader by the Miami Herald and a Florida Super Lawyer for many years. She began her career working on high-profile criminal cases. Starting in 2004, she went on to head the appellate departments of two law firms. Among her more notable cases was litigation stemming from Anna Nicole Smith’s death in Florida, which garnered worldwide media coverage. In 2010, Mandel founded her own full-service trial and appellate litigation firm, the Mandel Law Group. There, she represented Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses and individuals in civil and criminal matters. She was one of the first attorneys to effectively argue that trial attorneys who successfully represent homeowners in foreclosure actions are entitled to fee multipliers. Mandel also handles complex as well as simple divorce cases in both the trial and appellate court arenas.

Jerome Ramsaran is an experienced litigator and personal injury lawyer. He has had the pleasure to represent and protect the legal rights of clients throughout the state of Florida with a focus in personal injury litigation, premises liability actions, and property damage claims. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law and was a member of the law school’s moot court team. Jerome is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.

Gavin Elliot, the managing partner and principal, founded the practice in 2010. In addition to being licensed as an attorney in Florida and Washington, D.C., Mr. Elliot is also licensed in England and Wales. He is a member of Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund and Old Republic. The firm is therefore able to facilitate real estate closings and the issuance of title policies, as well as to serve British clients conducting cross-border transactions. Mr. Elliot has been named a top-rated general litigation attorney by Super Lawyers, a rating service that selects outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional development. He began his legal career as a public defender in Orange County, learning the ins and outs of Florida’s criminal justice system. After a few years, Mr. Elliot changed course and pursued a career in real estate, business and commercial law, and he has maintained that focus since 2003.

Alberto Mujica is the Managing Partner of YourLegacy Legal and holds the distinguished Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rating, the organization's highest peer-rating designation for legal ability and ethical standards among other recognition. Alberto helps individuals, families, professionals, investors, and business owners throughout Florida build, protect, and transfer their legacy through estate planning, asset protection, probate guidance, business law, and succession planning. An attorney, entrepreneur, technologist, and business advisor, Alberto brings a unique perspective shaped by experience in law, business, technology, venture capital, intellectual property, and international transactions. His passion for estate planning and legacy preservation grew as he helped navigate the realities of caring for aging parents and witnessed firsthand the importance of proactive planning, family protection, and preserving dignity during life’s most challenging transitions. Today, he helps families, business owners, investors, and professionals create comprehensive strategies designed to protect their wealth, values, and loved ones for generations. YourLegacy Legal (formerly ScaleUp Legal), believes legal planning is about far more than documents, assets, or court filings. It’s about people. Help our clients build, protect, and pass on their legacy with confidence. We help individuals, families, and business owners throughout Florida build, protect, and transfer their legacy through estate planning, asset protection, probate guidance, business law, and succession planning strategies tailored to their unique goals.

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.

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.

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.

As founder of the firm, Eduardo M. Pimentel represents policyholders in property insurance disputes involving homes, businesses, and community associations. His work centers on helping clients understand what their policy may cover, what the carrier is asking for, and what options may be available when a claim is denied, delayed, or underpaid.

Born and raised in Hialeah, Florida to hardworking Cuban parents, Jonny Davalos knows what it means to fight for what’s right. Since founding Davalos Legal, Jonny has handled hundreds of injury cases — including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, premises liability, liquor liability, negligent supervision, and dog bites — going head-to-head with insurance companies and corporate giants to get real justice for real people. What sets Jonny apart isn’t just his results — it’s his approach. He’s known for digging deeper, fighting harder, and treating every client like family. Every case gets his personal attention. Every client gets his direct line. You won't be passed off to a case manager or kept in the dark. Jonny will be the first — and main — person you talk to, from day one to the finish line. With a proven track record of powerful settlements, built on sharp strategy, relentless advocacy, and real care for his clients, Jonny Davalos isn’t just another lawyer. He’s the one you want in your corner when it matters most. Real lawyer. Real fight. Real results.

Abraham received his first degree to practice law in his home country of Venezuela. When the country took a turn for the worse, Abraham decided it was time to look forward and began the immigration process himself to the United States. After obtaining his Juris Doctor (JD) degree and Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law degree at the University of Miami, Abraham focused his career on becoming an expert in business-related and employment-based immigration matters. As a multi-jurisdictional lawyer, Abraham has a deep understanding of estate planning, international tax, and corporate issues that visa applicants often deal with. This allows Abraham to give his clients a well-rounded service almost no other immigration attorney at his level can offer.