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.

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.

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.

John C. Mullin, Jr. is a practicing lawyer in the state of Florida. Attorney Mullin received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law in 1983.

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.

Duane A. Crooks, Esq. is a trusted attorney known for passionately advocating for his clients. After earning honors from the University of Miami School of Business, Mr. Crooks continued his academic journey at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, excelling in his studies and paving the way for a successful legal career. After graduating, Mr. Crooks gained valuable experience working at several law firms specializing in personal injury and worker’s compensation. In 2003, he took a bold step and founded his personal injury law firm where he dedicated himself to recovering millions for his clients. Recognized for outstanding achievements, Mr. Crooks is a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. His commitment to justice and pursuit of excellence have solidified his stellar reputation. Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Crooks enjoys exploring game theory and testing his strategic skills at the poker table. Contact Mr. Duane Crooks if you’re looking for an attorney who will prioritize your needs and fight for the best possible outcome.

Constantine has wide-ranging litigation experience, with expertise in securities, crypto asset, international, and class action litigation. Over the past fourteen years, he has represented litigants in some of the most notable fraud-based disputes in United States history. As a former judicial clerk to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Constantine assisted the Judge in adjudicating over 100 civil cases. Before founding Dynamis, Constantine was a partner in an elite litigation boutique and also worked with large national firms in New York and Florida on numerous matters involving securities, international, and class action litigation. He represented the Securities Investor Protection Corporation as part of the team that recovered over $11 billion on behalf of the victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. He also recovered funds on behalf of investors defrauded by failed blood-testing company Theranos, Inc. and its infamous founder, Elizabeth Holmes. Constantine currently represents an array of clients in complex domestic and international disputes involving crypto assets, securities, and commercial contracts. Additionally, Constantine recently became an arbitrator for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), and in recognition of his work with securities litigation and class action litigation, he has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2016 - 2022. Constantine is the co-founder and co-chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee, which is designed to marshal and provide professional opportunities for the national network of current and former federal judicial clerks. Constantine frequently blogs about issues that he cares about. Read more about his analysis of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and its application to crypto, or his discussion on the “Howey Test” and its application to crypto.

Brian Belt is an AV-rated attorney, practicing real estate, hospitality and corporate law. Before opening Acevedo Belt, P.A. in 2017, Brian served as a partner in large international and state-wide law firms. Throughout his career, Brian has represented international, national and local corporate clients and owners, lenders and developers of real estate in matters related to a variety of asset classes, including hotels, mixed-use projects, office, multi-family, office/industrial parks, condominiums, retail, and marina projects throughout the country and internationally. His experience includes acquisitions and sales, due diligence, restructuring, land use, leasing, construction and financing. He served as the co-chair of the Hospitality Practice Groups of a large national firm and a large Florida-based firm. He has extensive experience in acquiring, structuring, developing, financing and restructuring complex mixed-use projects and mixed-use hospitality projects. Brian also has worked on a variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint venture structuring, contract review, bond financings, and corporate finance. He has advised real estate and corporate clients throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe and the Caribbean. He frequently represents wealthy individuals and families in a variety of matters. A representative list of matters and clients for which he has provided legal counsel is set forth below.

Alex is the managing partner and founder of Almazan Law and has been licensed to practice in Florida since 1999. Alex has represented clients across a platform of legal matters including general liability, workers compensation defense, real estate transactional and title insurance, and general commercial litigation matters. As a licensed title agent with Old Republic/Attorneys Title for 18 years and now also First American, Alex has issued over $2 Billion in owners and lenders title insurance policies in his legal career.

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.