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Frank P. Terzo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Frank P. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Frank P. Terzo since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Frank P. Terzo is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Nutter is a Florida Bar board certified specialist in Marital and Family Law, concentrating her practice in the areas of family law, civil litigation, guardianships, and probate and estate litigation. She is also recognized by the Florida Supreme Court as a certified Family Mediator, certified Appellate Mediator, and certified Guardian Ad Litem. She received her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Law School in 1987 and her Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Atlantic Universi...

Elizabeth A. Scherer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Elizabeth A. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth A. Scherer since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elizabeth A. Scherer is held by other lawyers.

Jim Polkinghorn is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office and heads the litigation practice there. He is an experienced trial attorney, having tried more than thirty cases to juries in state and federal courts throughout the state of Florida and elsewhere in the United States. Jim has extensive experience litigating cases of all levels of complexity, from single-plaintiff discrimination claims to multi-party class and collective actions arising under state and federal labor and employment la...

Joshua K. Friedman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Joshua K. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua K. Friedman since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joshua K. Friedman is held by other lawyers.

Joseph Young is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Joseph practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph Young since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joseph Young is held by other lawyers.

Caran Rothchild focuses her practice on employment and commercial litigation matters. Her representations include corporations, municipalities, and individuals in a variety of employment, complex commercial, and civil related issues. As an employment advisor and litigator, Caran has represented local and national clients in numerous jury and non-jury trials and administrative proceedings involving discrimination, harassment, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour issues. Concentrations Comm...

Marc J. Gottlieb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Marc J. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Marc J. Gottlieb since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marc J. Gottlieb is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Gold has extensive experience litigating cases in and outside of Florida. He focuses on complex commercial litigation with particular emphasis on private equity, corporate governance, post-merger & acquisition disputes, and bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Andrew’s corporate client base is comprised of private equity groups, including one of the most prestigious private equity companies in Florida, as well as manufacturers, software developers, database hosters, restaurants,...

Phil Schwartz’s areas of practice include securities disclosure, private and public debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. He also represents clients in enforcement matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission. Phil is an active participant in the activities of The Florida Bar Business Law Section and was Chair of the section in 1996-97. During the past 20 years, he has chaired or participated on many of the section committees that h...