Super Lawyers recognizes distinguished attorneys who have undergone a rigorous screening process and who are ultimately selected for inclusion in their annual list of exceptional legal professionals. Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from more than 70 practice areas and determines its rankings through independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Only the top 5 percent of outstanding lawyers in Florida are rated by Super Lawyers, while no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers under 40 years old or who have practiced for fewer than 10 years are selected as Rising Stars.

The Firm’s recognized attorneys are listed below.

Miami

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Mitchell A. Bierman
• Alan K. Fertel
• Edward G. Guedes
• Joseph H. Serota

Recognized as Rising Star

• Justin D. Luger
• Richard Rosengarten

Fort Lauderdale

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Mitchell J. Burnstein
• Jamie A. Cole
• Susan Trevarthen
• Peter D. Waldman

Recognized as Rising Stars

• Candice Balmori
• Anne Reilly Flanigan
• Alicia Gonzalez
• Chanae L. Wood

Boca Raton

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Howard D. DuBosar
• Alen H. Hsu
• Brett J. Schneider

Recognized as Rising Stars

• Harrison R. DuBosar

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Anne represents both public and private clients in a wide range of litigation matters. Her practice includes federal civil rights matters, personal injury, contract disputes and real property claims, and she actively practices in both federal and state court. She also has an active trademark law practice that includes the registration and enforcement of trademarks for both municipal and private clients. She is based in the Fort Lauderdale office. 

Richard focuses his practice on municipal and commercial appeals and litigation. He represents businesses and public entities in commercial disputes, land use, law enforcement, discrimination and torts. His civil litigation practice also includes private sector contract disputes, complex civil litigation, construction law and real property matters. He is based in the Miami office.

Lindsey advises employers and helps them resolve employment disputes by conducting in-house investigations in response to discrimination complaints filed by employees.  She also responds to and mediates charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Florida Commission on Human Relations. She is based in the Fort Lauderdale office.

Alison focuses her practice on labor & employment, municipal, appellate, and administrative and regulatory matters. She regularly advises and represents public and private entities in connection with workplace issues and lawsuits brought pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and many other labor and employment laws. She is based in the Fort Lauderdale office.

Lori is a former Assistant County Attorney for Broward County and is board certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in City, County and Local Government Law. She represents local government clients in bond financings using sophisticated financing instruments such as rate-lock agreements, swap agreements, letters of credit, delayed delivery agreements, and other derivative products. She is based in the Fort Lauderdale office.

Alex handles land use and complex development permitting matters, as well as alcoholic beverage law issues.  Prior to joining the firm, Alex worked at the City of Miami’s Planning and Zoning Department where he advised the planning, zoning and community development offices, on land use issues including permitting, covenants, affordable housing issues, impact fees and alcoholic beverage licensing. He also represents local governments in a retained counsel capacity. He is based in the Miami office.

“We are pleased to recognize the hard work and achievements of these talented lawyers,” Firm Managing Director Mitch Burnstein said. “They have played a vital role in the growth of the firm, and we look forward to their continued success.”

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Anne and Daniel represented Orlando business law firm Latham Luna Eden and Beaudine LLP, which was awarded $1,012,469.99. 

U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore adopted a report and recommendation from U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra that determined a charging lien from the law firm should be enforced against the Orlando firm’s client.

Responding to six objections against the report and recommendation, Judge Moore said each was “without merit.” 

The initial lawsuit was a negligence case originating more than 20 years ago, involving illegal removal of mangroves. 

Click here to read the Law360 article. 

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Super Lawyers recognizes distinguished attorneys who have undergone a rigorous screening process and who are ultimately selected for inclusion in their annual list of exceptional legal professionals. Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from more than 70 practice areas and determines its rankings through independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Only the top 5 percent of outstanding lawyers in Florida are rated by Super Lawyers, while no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers under 40 years old or who have practiced for fewer than 10 years are selected as Rising Stars.

Elizabeth Coppolecchia and Alicia Gonzalez were recognized as Florida Rising Stars for the first time this year.

The Firm’s recognized attorneys are listed below.

Miami

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Mitchell Bierman
• Alan Fertel
• Edward Guedes
• Joseph Serota
• Peter Waldman

Recognized as Rising Star

• Elizabeth Coppolecchia
• Justin Luger

Fort Lauderdale

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Mitchell Burnstein
• Jamie A. Cole
• Matthew Mandel

Recognized as Rising Star

• Alicia Gonzalez
• Anne Reilly Flanigan
• Michael Kantor

Boca Raton

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Brett Schneider

Recognized as Rising Star

• Alen Hsu
• Anthony Soroka

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The duty of this Panel is to consider and make a recommendation to the United States Court for the Southern District of Florida as to the reappointment or non-reappointment of Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt. The Panel will receive and examine comments from members of the bar and public of the judge’s good character, ability, and commitment to equal justice under the Law.

The term of each Panel member expires on October 31, 2020. Anne is a civil litigator representing both public and private clients in matters ranging from federal civil rights to contract disputes to real property claims.

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-Joseph Serota

-Jamie Cole

-Mitch Bierman

-Mitch Burnstein

-Brett Schneider

-Ed Guedes

-Susan Trevarthen

-Matthew Mandel

-Michael Kurzman

-Alison Smith

-Alan Fertel

-Anthony Soroka

-Roger Kobert

-Peter Waldman

-Justin Luger

-Alen Hsu

-Michael Kantor

-Anne Reilly

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Congratulations to firm attorney, Alicia Gonzalez, for receiving the President’s Award for outstanding service to the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association (“BCHBA”) and for being sworn in as Treasurer at the BCHBA annual gala on June 1st.  The firm was happy to sponsor the event.  Firm attorneys who attended included Anne Flanigan, Chris Saunders, and Adam Hapner.

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Congratulations to Firm attorney, Anne Flanigan and the Ghost Light Society for raising over $4,000 in one evening for Broward County’s art-in-education programs.  Anne and several other young leaders in the community guest bartended to raise money for the charity during ARTWalk in Flager Village on March 30th. Anne is presently on the Steering Committee for the Ghost Light Society.

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Firm Attorney Brooke Ehrlich and her husband, Dave, as well as firm attorney Anne Flanigan and her husband, James, attended the 9^th Annual Ghost Light Society Soiree at the Parker Playhouse.  The firm was a silver sponsor of the event, which raised $120,000 for youth arts education programs.   Anne Flanigan is on the Steering Committee of the Ghost Light Society.  

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Anne Flanigan, Matthew Mandel and Adam Hapner were all sworn in on Wednesday to the board of directors for the Federal Bar Association’s Broward Chapter.  Anne Flanigan, for the second straight year, will hold an officer position, serving as the chapter’s National Delegate.  Matthew Mandel, the chapter’s past president, and Adam Hapner will both serve as board members. This Broward Chapter was recently named chapter of the year by the Federal Bar Association.

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