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Stephanie J. Toothaker, Esq. / Chairwoman & Chief Strategist TOOTHAKER.org Stephanie is a Martindale Hubbell AV rated attorney, and so much more. Regularly recognized as a SuperLawyer and by Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, she guides clients with her sophisticated approach to governmental relations and procurement. Representing private equity firms, innovative companies, and entrepreneurial individuals seeking complex land development entitlements, her specific expertise on these matte...

Dean Freitag is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Finance Law. Dean practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Dean Freitag since 2021. 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 Dean Freitag is held by other lawyers.

Danielle Kushel is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Kushel Law Group, a boutique personal injury firm based in Boca Raton, Florida. She represents individuals and families in serious injury matters, with a practice focused on strategic advocacy, direct attorney access, and highly personalized client service. Danielle has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026 in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This distinction is based on peer ...

Todd S. Payne is the Managing Partner of Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP. He is Chair of the firm’s Corporate and Healthcare Practice Groups and is Co-Chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Todd represents corporate and individual clients in complex commercial litigation, healthcare litigation, and class action/mass tort litigation. Mr. Payne also handles a variety of corporate and transactional matters, including business and real estate acquisitions, corporate...

Peter R. Goldman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Peter R. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Peter R. Goldman since 2013. 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 Peter R. Goldman is held by other lawyers.

Zascha Blanco Abbott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Zascha Blanco practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Zascha Blanco Abbott 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 Zascha Blanco Abbott is held by other lawy...

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...

Mathew B. Hoffman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mathew B. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Mathew B. Hoffman 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 Mathew B. Hoffman is held by other lawyers.

Joel D. Maser focuses his practice on structuring and negotiating complex real estate joint ventures and investments and general corporate transactions. He regularly represents developers and investors in real estate joint ventures. Joel also advises on Florida state and local tax matters. Joel is an active member and current Chair of the Florida Bar Tax Section. Joel has lectured extensively and prepared educational programs on tax issues including: issues related to Florida Sales Tax, feder...

Bruce I. March focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, private equity and venture capital transactions, and counseling boards and senior management on strategic business, corporate governance, financial and transactional matters. Bruce's specific industry experience includes aviation, computer software and information technology, beverage and food suppliers, telecommunications, privatized government services, employee outsourcing and leasing,...