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Brandon S. Vesely
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Brandon S. Vesely
Appeals & Appellate Lawyer Serving Estero, FL
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I've dedicated my entire career to appellate law. I have the knowledge and experience to give you the best chance for success on appeal. If you need to appeal your civil legal matter, call me now for a free consultation! Read More »
AnnaDanielle Carter
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AnnaDanielle Carter
Bonita Springs, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(239) 594-7227 3301 Bonita Beach Road
Suite 200
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Appeals, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Jonah M. Wolfson
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Jonah M. Wolfson
(239) 777-9954 3049 Cleveland Avenue #140
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFort Myers, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Jonah Wolfson, Esq. was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He attended high school locally and graduated from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, majoring in English. To earn money in college, Mr. Wolfson worked on a commercial fishing boat in Gloucester, Massachusetts. After graduating from Boston College, he spent time hiking on the Appalachian Trail for roughly five months. After this, he enrolled in law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law. In law school, Mr. Wolfson was an intern at the Cook County Office of the Public Defender where he tried a number of cases to verdict. He also...
Keith Upson
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Keith Upson
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(239) 330-7551 2335 Stanford Court
Suite 503
Naples, FL 34112
Free ConsultationAppeals
Tulane University School of Law
Mr. Upson represents clients in all Florida Courts of Appeal and the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals including inmates in post conviction and habeas proceedings.

Mr. Upson is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law and is AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, “the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.”
Eric Albert Parzianello
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Eric Albert Parzianello
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(239) 325-1802 999 Vanderbilt Road
Suite 200
Naples, FL 34108
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Employment and Real Estate
University of Detroit Mercy
My practice is concentrated in representing employers and entrepreneurs in all aspects of employment and business law including severance, termination issues, non-compete disputes and in issues involving the protection of proprietary information.

I also represents employers in Fair Labor Standards Act disputes, including those with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. I represent clients in complex commercial litigation regarding these issues at both the trial and appellate levels. A significant portion of my litigation experience has been in business breakups, corporate and partnership dissolutions, securities and shareholder disputes, and related valuation issues. My business litigation experience allows me to...
Shayna Cavanaugh
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Shayna Cavanaugh
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 27 years of experience
(239) 449-8585 2180 Immokalee Road
Suite 309
Naples, FL 34110
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAppeals, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Shayna K. Cavanaugh is dedicated to the practice of issues involving families, including divorce, guardianship, children’s issues, child support and alimony, and domestic violence. Recognizing that every case is unique, we focus on the individual client and provide the personalized attention that each client deserves. We strive to listen to each client’s needs, to educate them regarding their options, and to advocate for their goals and desired outcomes.
Heather A. Harwell
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Heather A. Harwell
Fort Myers, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(813) 907-2933 Bahia Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Free ConsultationAppeals, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Attorney Heather Harwell has been practicing law for 27 years, gaining extensive experience in litigation and consumer debt issues. Her practice is focused in Bankruptcy, Consumer Credit Card Defense, Debt Defense, Fair Debt Collection Practice Violation Actions and Consumer Credit Reporting Issues.
John Hooley
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John Hooley
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(239) 774-1400 700 11th St S
Naples, FL 34102
Appeals, Business, Construction and Immigration
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
I am Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Business Litigation. I handle appeals of any of my trials and have quite a few appellate decisions that are reported decisions in the Florida and Federal Courts. The most recent opinion is Gibney v. Pillifant found at 32 So.3d 784 (2d DCA). I also handle cases in personal injury, defamation, and employment law. My immigration practice is based on Investment Visas and Family Visas as well as naturalization matters.
Joseph A. Davidow
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Joseph A. Davidow
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 15 years of experience
975 6th Avenue South
Suite 200
Naples, FL 34102
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Civil Rights and Criminal
St. Thomas University School of Law
I am a trial attorney and I have developed the knowledge and experience to aid my clients in all facets of litigation. My practice is focused on developing legally and factually sound arguments for every possible venue. I handle cases involving issues before trial courts, administrative courts, appellate courts, legislatures, civic boards, mediators and arbitrators.
Steven Joseph Bracci
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Steven Joseph Bracci
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(239) 596-2635 9015 Strada Stell Court, Suite 102
Naples, FL 34109
Appeals, Business, Construction and Real Estate
University of Notre Dame
Steven J. Bracci is an attorney in Naples, Collier County, Florida, practicing in the areas of real estate law, business and corporate law, and civil litigation including the defense of individual property rights against overreaching homeowners and condominium associations, overzealous code enforcement departments and boards, and administrative agency actions.
Timothy England Moffitt
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Timothy England Moffitt
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(239) 298-6538 2340 Stanford Ct.
Naples, FL 34112
Free ConsultationAppeals, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Michael Ernest Chionopoulos
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Michael Ernest Chionopoulos
Fort Myers, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney
(239) 275-6453 12585 New Brittany Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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Michael Hopkins
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Michael Hopkins
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(239) 775-2255 2670 Airport Rd South
Naples, FL 34112
Appeals, Criminal and DUI
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Jay B. Morris
Bonita Springs, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
28436 San Amaro Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Appeals, Bankruptcy, Business and Personal Injury
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Kenneth Howard Haney
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(239) 659-5050 1395 Panther Ln
Naples, FL 34109
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Scott Ernest Heffington
Cape Coral, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(239) 542-9311 1314 E Cape Coral Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Appeals, Civil Rights, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Emory University
Jeanne Crandall
Fort Myers, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(239) 690-5065 13350 Metro Pkwy
304
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Appeals, Bankruptcy, Business and Employment
Washington University School of Law
Susan R Healy
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(239) 649-4900 3080 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, FL 34112
Appeals and Business
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Robert Dodig
Fort Myers, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 29 years of experience
(239) 335-1446 2055 Central Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Appeals, Administrative, Education and Employment
Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law
Alberto Antonio Macia
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 40 years of experience
3129 Carriage Cir
Naples, FL 34105
Appeals, Business and Real Estate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
David Allen Burt
Estero, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 22 years of experience
(239) 244-1214 10600 Chevrolet Way
103
Estero, FL 33928
Appeals, Business, Construction and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
James P. Harwood
Fort Myers, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney
(239) 931-7566 1560 Matthew Drive
Suite B
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Appeals, Civil Rights and Real Estate
Glenn Neil Siegel
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Glenn Neil Siegel
Port Charlotte, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(941) 255-1235 17825 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
University of Tulsa
Mr. Siegel is board certified in civil trial law by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial advocacy. He is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a circuit court mediator (1990)and serves as an arbitrator. He serves as the attorney for the Charlotte County Construction Licencing Board and as Special Magistrate for Charlotte County Code Enforcement.
Neil Morales
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Neil Morales
Naples, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(239) 659-5291 2272 Airport Road South
Suite 209
Naples, FL 34112
Appeals, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
Mr. Morales is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar and Collier County Bar Associations. He has been in active practice since 2002. He has handled many types of cases during his career, including family law, bankruptcy law, personal injury law, worker's compensation, probate and estate law, criminal law, immigration law, and civil litigation. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Mr. Morales brings to the table just the right amount of professionalism, aggressiveness and level headedness one expects and appreciates from an attorney. His years of experience and unique perspective allows him to tackle his client's problems...
Mr. Pine Scott Price
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Mr. Pine Scott Price
Punta Gorda, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(941) 764-8282 203 Wood St.
In the Camille Plaza across from the Justice Ctr
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Domestic Violence
Kathryn Pugh
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Kathryn Pugh
Fort Myers, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 24 years of experience
(239) 208-8297 2069 1st St. Suite 304
Fort Myers, FL 33902
Appeals and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Gary W. Caravas
North Fort Myers, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(586) 246-9751 390 Grenier Dr
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Appeals and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
Robert David Malove
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Robert David Malove
(954) 861-0384 200 SE 9th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFort Lauderdale, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
George Washington University - Virginia Campus, Pepperdine University School of Law and The George Washington University
ROBERT DAVID MALOVE is Board Certified as a specialist in criminal trial law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Education and Specialization. Mr. Malove is distinguished trial lawyer with more than three decades of experience in federal and state courts. He concentrates on legal issues relating to DUI, white-collar crime defense and healthcare fraud defense for which his Health Care Fraud Blog has received widespread recognition. Mr. Malove is a co-author of the noted treatise, WHITE COLLAR CRIME: HEALTH CARE FRAUD (West) (2014-2015 ed.) In 2007, Mr. Malove completed post-graduate studies in Healthcare Corporate Compliance at George...
Jason M. Melton
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Jason M. Melton
(561) 367-8777 3700 Airport Rd., #303
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBoca Raton, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Appeals, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
The Catholic University of America
Attorney Jason M. Melton, is a founding partner of Whittel & Melton. As a former state prosecutor, he continues fighting for victims bringing in some of the largest single event results in Central Florida. Jason is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and continues to be listed among SuperLawyers in Florida by Thomson Reuters. He is a Founding Member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers, and in 2023 was named President. Attorney Melton is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, high-quality representation. We handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Nursing...
Charles R. Lipcon
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Charles R. Lipcon
Miami, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 52 years of experience
(877) 757-6514 9560 SW 107th Ave
Suite 207
Miami, FL 33176
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAppeals, Maritime and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Charles R. Lipcon has represented victims of cruise ship personal injury and cruise line sexual assault and claims for more than 50 years. His firm, Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A., has successfully handled more than 3,000 cases and recovered well over $300 million on behalf of their clients. Mr. Lipcon was named "Lawyer of the Year" in Admiralty & Maritime by US News & World Report (Miami) in 2020 and his firm is named to "Best Law Firms" by US News & World Report. Mr. Lipcon and his firm can assist with the following types of accidents and injuries: - Cruise...
Jason Robert Margulies
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Jason Robert Margulies
Miami, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 29 years of experience
9560 SW 107th Ave
Suite207
Miami, FL 33176
Appeals, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law and Cornell University
Mr. Margulies is board certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in Admiralty and Maritime Law. To achieve this status, Mr. Margulies had to demonstrate a substantial background in handling maritime cases and maritime law continuing legal education. In addition, Mr. Margulies was rigorously evaluated by the board as to character, ethics, and reputation for professionalism and was required to pass a written examination on all areas of admiralty and maritime law.
Michael A. Winkleman
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Michael A. Winkleman
Miami, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 18 years of experience
9560 SW 107th Ave
Suite 207
Miami, FL 33176
Free ConsultationAppeals, Maritime and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
Michael A. Winkleman is one of the nation’s top maritime lawyers. An active trial and appellate attorney, Mr. Winkleman is also a frequent contributing expert on maritime and cruise ship law. He has made more than 100 national television appearances regarding cruise ship law, including The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, 20/20, Inside Edition, OutFront with Erin Burnett, Fox News Channel’s ‘American’s Newsroom,’ ‘Fox & Friends,’ ‘America Live,’ ‘Happening Now,’ ‘Justice with Judge Jeanine’; and ‘Imus in the Morning.’ Mr. Winkleman has received numerous honors and accolades in recognition of his contributions to the field of maritime law
Gary Kollin
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Gary Kollin
Fort Lauderdale, FL Appeals & Appellate Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(954) 723-9999 1856 N. Nob Hill Road
Suite 140
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322
Appeals, Civil Rights, Criminal and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Attorney and Lawyer Gary Kollin is an expert and specialist in criminal defense law, criminal appeals law and police misconduct law. Gary handles cases in ALL state and federal trial and appeals courts. Gary Kollin handles all levels of cases from petty theft to first degree murder and well as all federal charges including drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprises. Gary Kollin is one of a few lawyers who specialize in police misconduct cases. He represents people who have been mistreated by being falsely arrested, illegally searched, and being victims of police beatings. These cases are also known...
Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
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Patricia C. Wall-Santiago
(954) 237-1777 1 E Broward Blvd
#915
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFort Lauderdale, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 20 years of experience
Appeals, Administrative and Immigration
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law and Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Ms. Patricia C. Wall is an energetic and passionate attorney. She received her law degree in June 2003 from the Interamerican University School of Law. In May 2004, after passing her bar exam and being admitted to practice law by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, she started working for a former INS prosecutor, giving her a vast understanding and experience with US immigration and nationality laws.

When it comes to helping, guiding, and counseling clients from all walks of life and more than 15 countries, Attorney Wall attributes her success to her multicultural education, multilingual background, and extensive immigration experience....
Nicole (Neustein) Moskowitz
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Nicole (Neustein) Moskowitz
Sarasota, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 15 years of experience
(305) 749-6686 1990 Main Street
Suite 750
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Nicole (Neustein) Moskowitz is a Miami native who has been licensed to practice law since 2008. After law school, Ms. Moskowitz worked for a major law firm in which she defended multi-million dollar insurance and products liability cases. Ms. Moskowitz also has extensive courtroom experience as both a litigator and federal law clerk.

Ms. Moskowitz brings a unique experience to the practice of law having completed prestigious clerkships for two federal magistrate judges in the Southern District of Florida. These clerkships exposed Ms. Moskowitz to the inner workings of a court room and a variety of federal cases including civil rights...
Stacy Beaulieu-Fawcett
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Stacy Beaulieu-Fawcett
WELLINGTON, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 19 years of experience
(877) 529-8101 1035 SOUTH SR 7, #313
WELLINGTON, FL 33414
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University of Miami School of Law
Mrs. Beaulieu-Fawcett has extensive experience handling difficult and complex family law cases in a professional and compassionate manner negotiating when possible and aggressively litigating when necessary. Prior to entering private practice she spent several years in the courtroom assisting a Chief Family Law Judiciary. Mrs. Beaulieu-Fawcett lectures frequently on various family law issues throughout the state of Florida.
Daniel A. McGowan
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Daniel A. McGowan
1990 Main St, Suite 750
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSarasota, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Appeals and Probate
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Daniel A. McGowan is a Trial Lawyer and Litigation Counsel for individuals, families, foundations, endowments, and institutions. Practice exclusively in the area of advising fiduciaries and individuals in all aspects of trust administration and related court proceedings, including will and trust contests, actions to construe, modify and reform wills and trusts, breach of fiduciary duty claims, elder abuse, as well as proceedings to remove and surcharge fiduciaries. Mr. McGowan is a member of the Florida Probate Rules Committee (2020 Term); Florida Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section; Estate and Trust Law Section of the Ohio Bar; Probate and Trust...
Robert Hoffman
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Robert Hoffman
Sarasota, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 34 years of experience
(941) 323-9547 1330 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAppeals, Criminal, Divorce and Family
New York Law School
I am a practicing attorney with over twenty-seven years experience in Florida and New York. I currently actively litigating family law cases including modification of alimony, domestication of a foreign decree and dissolution of marriage cases. Additionally, I am appearing as local counsel for Plaintiff’s in debt collection, mortgage foreclosure and insurance subrogation cases. I previously served as a Child Support Hearing Officer/Magistrate for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Bradenton, Florida.
David J. Joffe
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David J. Joffe
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 34 years of experience
(954) 723-0007 SUITE 1700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
Appeals, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Tax
University of Miami School of Law
Criminal Defense Lawyer defending clients in Federal and State courts throughout Florida and the United States. Attorney David J. Joffe is rated in the top 5% of all US attorneys and is an AV rated lawyer by Martindale. Over 28 years criminal trial, appellate, and post conviction work in Federal and State criminal courts.
Frederick A. Neustein
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Frederick A. Neustein
Sarasota, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 32 years of experience
(888) 400-2889 1990 Main Street
Suite 750
Sarasota, FL 34236
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAppeals, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Frederick A. Neustein, a Miami native of 56 years, has been a licensed attorney in the State of Florida for 31 years. Mr. Neustein, together with the staff at NLG, have been responsible for defending Thousands of foreclosure cases across the state of Florida and saving 1000's homes. For twelve years, Mr. Neustein worked “for the Banks” in the Mortgage Banking Industry for various Institutional Investment Banks. Mr. Neustein served as Vice President and counsel for American Residential Equities (ARE) headquartered in Miami-Dade County, which acquired approximately $1 Billion in residential and commercial mortgages. At ARE, Mr. Neustein was primarily responsible for...
Maikel Nagy Eskander
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Maikel Nagy Eskander
Boca Raton, FL Appeals & Appellate Attorney with 12 years of experience
(833) 722-7529 2385 NW Executive Center Dr Ste. 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Florida State University College of Law
Mr. Eskander is an AV Preeminent rated attorney with Capital Partners Law PLLC. He is a dynamic leader, both within the firm and the local business community. As a true legal ambassador to the corporate world, he is passionate about helping individuals and companies succeed in a global economy while maintaining focus on integrity, honesty, high personal ethics, and creating an atmosphere of cooperation & teamwork.

As a business, real estate, and litigation attorney, Mr. Eskander prides himself on being a zealous advocate and trusted advisor to his clients. His knowledge and understanding of the law, combined with his ability...
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