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Gary B. Englander is a trial attorney and co-founder of Englander Peebles, a South Florida Law Firm dedicated exclusively to representing people who have been seriously injured or lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence. Gary built his reputation in the courtroom, not the settlement table — clients come to him because he is willing to take a case all the way to trial when that is what it takes to secure full and fair compensation. Over the course of his career, Gary has recove...

Max Rudolf is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Max practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Max Rudolf 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 Max Rudolf is held by other lawyers.

David Hammer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized David Hammer 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 David Hammer is held by other lawyers.

David C. Peck works with emerging growth companies, established entities and private equity firms in executing their strategic plans. He assists companies beginning with corporate formation, obtaining and structuring both equity and debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, as well as the integration of acquired operations, undertaking initial public offerings, and continuing through to liquidity and exit strategies. David understands the unique needs of high growth companies. He has served a...

Charles (Chuck) Rubin is Florida Bar Board Certified Tax Attorney and managing partner of Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher Miller P.A., a boutique law firm located in Boca Raton which practices principally in the areas of tax, estate planning, trusts and estates, and trust and estate litigation. He has authored numerous publications, including BNA Tax Portolios, books, and articles published in national publications such as the Journal of Taxation and Estate Planning. Since 2005 h...

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...

Gregory S. Bloshinsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Gregory S. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory S. Bloshinsky since 2024. 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 Gregory S. Bloshinsky is held by other lawyers.

Cristina Pierson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Cristina practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Cristina Pierson since 2024. 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 Cristina Pierson is held by other lawyers.

Victoria is a partner who works for the firm in Jacksonville, Florida. She focuses her practice in the areas of first and third-party automobile liability defense and insurance coverage disputes. Prior to joining the firm, she worked for a local litigation firm for five years defending first and third-party claims and handling Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) / No-Fault litigation. She has significant experience conducting Examinations Under Oath and working with insurance SIU d...

Ross Heft works with clients in all facets of commercial real estate and hospitality transactions, with a strong concentration in advising developers, owners, lenders, and operators of hotels, resorts, condominiums, and mixed-use real estate developments. Ross regularly advises clients in the creation, structuring, and operation of condominiums, master planned developments, and mixed-use projects.