John K. Lawlor

JOSHUA L. PLAGER is a Senior Associate of the law firm of Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. Josh graduated from the University of Florida with honors in 2006, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Warrington College of Business. Following undergrad and before law school, Mr. Plager was a Series 7 and Series 66 registered financial advisor at AIG, assisting clients with financial planning and investing, including 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, and I...

Jon L. Swergold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jon L. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jon L. Swergold since 2016. 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 Jon L. Swergold is held by other lawyers.

Norman A. Fleisher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Norman A. practices law in Boca Raton, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Norman A. Fleisher since 2017. 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 Norman A. Fleisher is held by other lawyers.

Joshua R. Levenson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Joshua R. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua R. Levenson since 2022. 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 R. Levenson 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,...

Roy Oppenheim is a nationally recognized Florida real estate attorney, legal strategist, and the co-founder of Oppenheim Law and Weston Title & Escrow. With a career spanning since 1987, Roy focuses on residential and commercial real estate development, asset protection, and corporate law. Roy has been widely cited as a legal expert by national media outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today, and FOX News. Core Legal Expertise & Entities Real Estate Development: Handles land ac...

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.

Jennifer Kramer is a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Hospitality Sector Team. Jennifer works with clients in all facets of commercial real estate transactions, with a strong concentration in the representation of clients in the hospitality sector, including owners, operators, lenders, and developers of hotels, resorts, condominiums, fractional ownership regimes, and mixed-use community developments throughout the United States and abroad. She handles...

Elan Hersh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Elan practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Elan Hersh 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 Elan Hersh is held by other lawyers.

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...