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Alison C. Weinger is the President of Conflict Management Solutions Inc. and has successfully mediated over five thousand (5,000) civil and family cases. Alison has had a full-time mediation practice for over 30 years, focusing primarily on family matters as well as family business disputes. She is Florida Supreme Court Certified in Circuit Court and Family law mediation. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BA 1977) and the University of Miami Law School (JD 1980). She t...

Kelly-Ann Gibbs Cartwright practices in the area of general civil and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on employment discrimination, civil rights, business torts and labor law. Ms. Cartwright also has experience in the litigation of cases involving trade secrets, defamation, fraud, civil theft, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and unfair competition. Her employment and labor practice involves representation of clients before federal, state and local administrative agencies,...

Deanna S. Shifrin Born Miami, Florida, September 7, 1960; admitted to bar, 1986, Florida. Education University of Florida (B.A., 1982); University of Miami (J.D., 1986) Memberships and Recognitions AV rated American Bar Association American Bar Association; Dade County Bar Association The Florida Bar (Family Law Section) First Family Law American Inn of Court ; Former President. Rated among South Florida's top lawyers in Family Law in all Annual Editions of the South Florida Legal Guide since...

L orenzo Lorenzo, Jr. is a Senior Attorney at Barakat + Bossa in Coral Gables, Florida. With nearly 15 years of experience, he represents businesses, financial institutions, investors, property owners, and professionals in complex civil and commercial litigation matters. His practice focuses on developing practical legal strategies for disputes involving significant financial, operational, and business considerations, from pre-suit evaluation and negotiation through trial. Lorenzo’s com...

A. Sheila Oretsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions and Litigation - Real Estate. A. Sheila practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized A. Sheila Oretsky since 2026. 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 A. Sheila Oretsky is held by other lawyers.

Melissa Tapanes Llahues is a nationally recognized land use and zoning attorney, strategic advisor, and civic leader shaping the built environment across South Florida. As a shareholder and Chief Executive Officer of Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes, PLLC, she operates at the intersection of law, policy, and urban strategy—guiding complex development projects from vision to entitlement to realization. Melissa represents institutional investors, landowners, and developers in ...

Elizabeth Hughes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Hughes 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 Elizabeth Hughes is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Ringel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Thomas practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Ringel since 2012. 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 Thomas Ringel is held by other lawyers.

Samuel focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and transactional matters involving computer, technology, and Internet-related issues. He has represented a wide variety of clients including motion picture companies, photographers, internet and computer-related companies, health care providers, and various other corporations seeking to secure rights, protect their intellectual property and defend their rights on the internet. He has also served as outside general counsel to a v...

Christopher H. Ezell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Christopher H. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher H. Ezell since 2026. 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 Christopher H. Ezell is held by other lawyers.