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University of FloridaFlorida, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, US Bankruptcy Court Middle District, US Bankruptcy...
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B. Michael Clark Jr.
B. Michael Clark Jr.
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University of Miami School of LawFlorida, U.S. District Court for the Northern Districts of Florida and U.S. District Court for the Southern Districts of Florida
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Eduardo J. Valdes
Eduardo J. Valdes
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University of Miami School of LawFlorida
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Evonne Andris
Evonne Andris
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Nova Southeastern UniversityFlorida
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Heather A. Patchen
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Miami Lakes, FL Business Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(786) 514-2365 15165 NW 77th Avenue, Suite 2005
 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Business and Real Estate
Florida International University College of Law
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Licensed to practice in Florida and Colorado, Heather A. Patchen is an attorney with an M.B.A. who devotes her efforts to ensure that her clients’ property investments are well protected. Her law practice, Patchen Law, P.A., focuses on issues involving property with a special emphasis in the areas of eminent domain, real estate, and title closings. Heather has experience working on both partial and complete takings against the Florida Department of Transportation and Miami-Dade County. She has also handled landlord/tenant disputes, drafted and negotiated real estate leases and various other contracts. Additionally, she has conducted...
Phillip B. Rarick J.D.
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Miami Lakes, FL Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(305) 556-5209 6500 Cow Pen Rd
#204
 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
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EXPERIENCE Attorney Phil Rarick has 30 years of experience in both private and public legal work. Mr. Rarick concentrates in the fields of estate planning (wills and trusts), asset protection, probate, and business law. Integrated asset protection with an estate plan designed to protect wealth and secure tax advantages are a primary focus of his practice. He is an active member of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar, and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law section of the Florida Bar Association. Mr. Rarick is the primary writer and editor for the Miami Trusts & Probate Alert newsletter...
(954) 861-1426 2853 Executive Park Dr
#103
 Weston, FL 33331
(954) 861-1426 3109 Stirling Rd
#101
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Nayib Hassan
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Miami, FL Business Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(305) 403-7323 6175 NW 153 St
Suite 221
 Miami, FL 33014
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Florida
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Damaris Pereira
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Miami Lakes, FL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(305) 821-5122 6500 Cow Pen Road
Suite 204
 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Business and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami
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I represent clients in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential real estate throughout Florida, including the negotiation, contract documentation and closing of the transaction. I also have extensive experience in commercial leasing, title insurance, lender representation involving secured financing, property development and condominium formation. Feel free to contact me to represent you or your clients in real estate matters.
Jay R. Beskin J.D.
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Miami Lakes, FL Business Law Lawyer
(305) 556-5209 6500 Cow Pen Rd
#204
 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Washington University in St. Louis
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Yudith De Solo
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Miami Lakes, FL Business Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(305) 508-8978 6447 Miami Lakes Drive East
Ste. 103C
 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Business, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Yvette Barbara Gonzalez
Hialeah, FL Business Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(305) 557-1517 480 W 83rd St
 Hialeah, FL 33014
Business, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
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Monica Patricia Hagan
Hialeah, FL Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(305) 200-1776 19320 E St Andrews Dr
 Hialeah, FL 33015
Business and Immigration
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Gary Alexander Dumas
Hialeah, FL Business Law Attorney with 40 years experience
(305) 821-7600 19365 E St Andrews Dr
 Hialeah, FL 33015
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Frank Garcia
Miami Lakes, FL Business Law Attorney
(305) 821-6655 7850 N.W. 146 Street
Suite 401
 Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Business
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Jonathan S. Goldstein
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawFlorida and U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
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Amanda E. Preston
Amanda E. Preston
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University of Miami School of LawFlorida
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Harold Kravitz
Hialeah, FL Business Law Lawyer with 68 years experience
(305) 558-5300 7600 W 20th Ave
 Hialeah, FL 33016
Business and Real Estate
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Raymond Reiser
Hialeah, FL Business Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(305) 379-5316 7150 W 20th Ave
 Hialeah, FL 33016
Business, Health Care, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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John Ioannou
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Medley, FL Business Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(786) 787-0425 11125 NW 124 Street
 Medley, FL 33178
Business and Real Estate
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Cody Malloy McCaughan
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Miami, FL Business Law Attorney with 1 year experience
(305) 928-4190 1801 N.E. 123rd Street
Suite 314
 Miami, FL 33181
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
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Mr. McCaughan is the founder of Mac Law PLLC, a law firm dedicated to serving individuals and businesses in the areas of business law and real property law. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, Mr. McCaughan practiced business litigation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before deciding to start Mac Law PLLC. He is a native of Miami, Florida, and currently serves as “of Counsel” for a prominent South Florida real estate law firm. Mr. McCaughan is active in the legal community, regularly volunteering as a Pro Bono Attorney at Legal Services of...
800 S.W. 8th Street
Suite 2000
 Miami, FL 33130
110 East Broward Blvd
Suite 1700
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Griffin Klema
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Coral Gables, FL Business Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(202) 713-5292 PO Box 141131
 Coral Gables, FL 33114-1131
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Miami School of Law
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Civil litigator and registered patent attorney who brings wide-ranging experience to bear on legal matters, combining scientific, technological, business, and legal knowledge in a single advisor. I pride myself in careful and effective tactical planning in litigation and negotiation. I am committed to providing creative, aggressive, professional representation. I can be reached directly at 202-713-5292 or griffin@klemalaw.com.
Monique M. Sadarangani
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North Miami, FL Business Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(305) 981-8889 12550 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 805
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Miami School of Law and Suffolk University Law School
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Ergio Fernandez
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Doral, FL Business Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(305) 592-1586 8321 NW 12th Street
 Doral, FL 33126
Business, Criminal, Divorce and Legal Malpractice
Nova Southeastern University
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Founder of boutique law firm practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, shareholders and partnership disputes, trade secrets, non-competes, temporary restraining orders and injunctions, deceptive practices, real estate disputes, criminal defense, family law (including, divorces, domestic violence injunctions, child support, alimony, and paternity), professional malpractice, international litigation and arbitration, administrative and regulatory proceedings, and appeals.

Counselor to corporate clients and individuals in a wide range of transactional, administrative and regulatory matters, including governmental audits, purchase and sale of businesses, real estate closings, corporate governance, personnel and labor issues, employment matters, international trade and business transactions, statutory and regulatory compliance, contract drafting...
Roberto F. Fleitas III
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Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(305) 442-1443 782 NW LeJeune Road
Suite 430
 Miami, FL 33126
Business and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law and Stetson University College of Law
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Daniel F. Bachman
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North Miami, FL Business Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(305) 981-8889 12550 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 805
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business, Estate Planning, Nursing Home and Probate
University of Miami School of Law
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David Scott Tupler
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Hollywood, FL Business Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(954) 364-6263 9900 Stirling Rd. #243
 Hollywood, FL 33024
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Employment and Real Estate
University of Miami
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David S. Tupler, P.A. specializes in construction and commercial litigation, including mechanic's liens, lease disputes and landlord/tenant issues. With rates 30% lower than competitors, our Firm will help you get paid without bankrupting you.
(954) 383-6577 1280 SW 26th Ave #1
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Jason M. Rodgers-da Cruz
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University of Miami School of LawFlorida
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Jacob A. Epstein
Jacob A. Epstein
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University of Miami School of LawFlorida and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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Gary James Drucker
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Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(305) 981-1561 1401 NW 17 Avenue
 Miami, FL 33125
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
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Romy B. Jurado
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North Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(305) 921-0440 12955 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 328
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business, Communications, IP and Tax
Florida International University College of Law
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I am a business lawyer, real estate lawyer and immigration attorney. I represent clients in title and real estate matters who are purchasing, selling or refinancing a home or business; negotiating a lease on commercial or residential property and litigating issues that arise from real estate transactions. I provide day-to-day legal and business counseling to both established and successful companies, as well as startups. I offer my clients unparalleled transactional expertise from business formation and preparation of business contracts, to business financing, mergers and acquisitions. U.S. immigration laws are very complex and the factors to be...
Armando Montesino
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Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(305) 900-6529 5201 Blue Lagoon Dr #800
 Miami, FL 33126
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Trademarks
University of Notre Dame
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Montesino Law is a law firm dedicated exclusively to helping businesses. It was founded by an attorney who, prior to attending law school, worked in finance and accounting roles for large publicly traded companies.
Jason David Katz
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Pembroke Pines, FL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(954) 494-5732 1601 N. Palm Avenue
Suite 301
 Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
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Jason D. Katz is a Florida licensed attorney. His practice includes both litigation and transactional work. Mr. Katz graduated from University of Virginia with a degree in Systems Engineering, and he received his J.D. degree from Nova Southeastern University. Mr. Katz graduated first in his law school class. While in law school, Mr. Katz clerked at the Broward County attorneys’ office. After law school he worked for a national law firm specializing in construction law and government contracts. He is admitted to all Florida state courts and all Federal District Courts in Florida. Mr. Katz is a Board Certified...
Joshua Williams
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North Miami, FL Business Law Attorney with 1 year experience
(305) 981-8889 12550 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 805
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business, Appeals and Probate
University of Miami School of Law
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Danielle Kaboudi
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North Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer
(305) 981-8889 12550 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 805
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business, Insurance Defense and Probate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Robert Louis Mellinger
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DORAL, FL Business Law Lawyer with 35 years experience
(305) 463-8808 7855 NW 12 STREET, STE. 202
 DORAL, FL 33126
Business, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Southwestern University School of Law
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Mr. Mellinger & his firm are AV Rated. Mr. Mellinger was selected by Florida Trend Magazine as a Florida Legal Elite in 2009. He is a candidate for the Bar Register for Preeminent Lawyers. ROBERT L. MELLINGER, P.A. is a general practice firm(s) established in 1993. The former & the new firm he is affiliated with of CASERTA & SPIRITI, PLLC. have offices in Doral & N. Miami. The firm handles a wide variety of cases, but concentrates in Personal Injury/Accidents, Probate & Guardianship, Basic Estate Planning(Wills & Powers of Attorney, etc), Family Law, Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate...
Adam M. Nicoll
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North Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(305) 981-8889 12550 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 805
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business, Insurance Defense and Probate
University of Florida
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Bryan A. Giribaldo
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North Miami, FL Business Law Attorney
(305) 981-8889 12550 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 805
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business and Insurance Defense
Florida International University College of Law
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Mery Lopez
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Miami, FL Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(305) 882-2739 Miami, FL 33169
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
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Jason B. Trauth
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University of Miami School of LawFlorida and Nevada
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Katrina M. Sosa
Katrina M. Sosa
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University of North Carolina School of LawFlorida and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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Carly Van Thomme
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Miami, FL Business Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(305) 712-7177 5201 Blue Lagoon Drive
8th Floor
 Miami, FL 33126
Business, Health Care, Insurance Defense and Medical Malpractice
University of Michigan Law School
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Carly has experience in many different types of litigation including employment discrimination, construction lien litigation, business litigation, and criminal defense. She enjoys assisting clients with whatever legal challenges they may be facing and is diligent in working toward the best solution for their needs no matter how difficult or unique their situations may be. Carly's skills include the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
(248) 644-6326 1441 West Long Lake Road
Suite 310
 Troy, MI 48098
(941) 893-3449 1834 Main Street
 Sarasota, FL 34236
Mikhail Shvartsman
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Cooper City, FL Business Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(866) 404-4645 12349 SW 53rd St
Suite 205
 Cooper City, FL 33330
Business, Employment, IP and Trademarks
University of Miami School of Law
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I'm a self-taught computer programmer licensed to practice law in Florida. I have a JD and a BA in Business administration. After joining the team at USB Memory Direct, I'm finally able to combine my knowledge and love for technology with my background in business and law.

USB Memory Direct is a leader in the Custom USB industry. I work on licensing deals, contracts, compliance, and general corporate counsel tasks. In addition to law, I run the Marketing department. We create awesome custom-shaped flash drives and custom printed tech to let the product sell itself.
Tereza Horáková
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North Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer with 1 year experience
(305) 981-8889 12550 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 805
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business, Insurance Defense and Probate
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law and Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Law
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Joseph Sternberg
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North Miami Beach, FL Business Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(305) 771-1563 2020 NE 163rd St.
Suite 201
 North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
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Brenda Schamy
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Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(786) 581-2542 4770 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 1280
 Miami, FL 33137
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
University of Miami School of Law
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Brenda Schamy has a multi-faceted background in criminal defense, corporate counsel and entertainment law. Due to her extensive entrepreneurial experience, Brenda is particularly skilled in business-management, taking on the role of a forward-thinker who actively anticipates the needs, concerns, and opportunities of our corporate clients. Brenda excels at looking beyond the legal scope of business and works closely with our clients to actualize their goals. Brenda is fluent in Spanish and English and received her law degree from the University of Miami. Prior to founding her own law firm which subsequently merged to become DiSchino & Schamy, PLLC, Brenda...
Candace D. Cronan
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North Miami, FL Business Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(305) 981-8889 12550 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 805
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business, Insurance Defense and Probate
St. Thomas University
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Jessica S. Pomeraniec
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North Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(305) 981-8889 12550 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 805
 North Miami, FL 33181
Business, Appeals, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Miami School of Law
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Owei Belleh
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Miami, FL Business Law Attorney with 15 years experience
(888) 450-7999 Causeway Square
1801 NE 123rd Street Suite 409
 Miami, FL 33181
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Immigration and Real Estate
University at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York
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I focus my law practice in the areas of real property transaction and litigation, bankruptcy, business and immigration. I have experience representing public corporations, privately-held corporations and accredited investors, but take particular pride in representing entrepreneurs and small business owners - the cornerstone of the American economy.
(888) 450-7999 2525 Embassy Drive
Suite 2
 Cooper City, FL 33026
Angel Francisco Condom
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Doral, FL Business Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(888) 591-0008 3650 NW 82nd Avenue
Suite 308
 Doral, FL 33166
Business and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Attorney, focused on real property, title, contract and corporate matters for the domestic and foreign investor. Real Estate and Corporate attorney with experience in Commercial and Residential Real Estate transactions and litigation of related matters. Native Speaking Bilingual English/Spanish, written and conversational. Specialties: Business Law Mortgage Law Real Estate Law Legal Guidance for Real Estate Investors
Larry Fleurantin
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Miami, FL Business Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(305) 944-7220 2040 NE 163 Street
Ste 209
 Miami, FL 33162
Business, Appeals, Divorce and Family
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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Michael E. Schiffrin
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Brooklyn Law School11th Circuit, 5th Circuit, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, New York and Florida
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University of Miami School of LawFlorida
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