Jonathan S. Root

Miguel Brizuela is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Miguel, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Miguel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

BOARD CERTIFIED CIVIL TRIAL - FLORIDA BAR (EFFECTIVE 2020) BOARD CERTIFIED IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BY THE ABPLA - RECOGNIZED BY THE FLORIDA BAR (EFFECTIVE 2020) Many of my clients describe me as a “fearless and effective advocate for people with personal injury and professional malpractice cases, including those involving complex instances of medical malpractice.” 2021 has proved challenging trying a 3 week medical malpractice trial, in person, in the height of COVID. I am a Decemb...

With over 30 years of litigation experience, Mike Grimley represents insurers, corporations, and individuals in a wide range of civil matters. He takes a proactive, early-assessment approach to achieve favorable outcomes through discovery, motion practice, dispute resolution, or trial. Mike has tried numerous jury and bench trials across Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama, and his trial experience informs how he builds each case from the outset. His practice includes first- and third-part...

Janna Peters Lhota is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Janna Peters, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janna Peters is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew M. Gordon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Employment Law - Management. Andrew M., who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher M. Horton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Christopher M., who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tracy H. Lautenschlager is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Tracy H., who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tracy H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With over 20 years of litigation and trial experience, Phillip Howell provides clients with early, accurate case assessments, always focused on trial outcomes and mediation strategy. He practices in commercial and insurance litigation with an emphasis on first-party insurance, maritime, construction defect, and professional negligence defense. A licensed Florida CPA, Phillip uses his accounting background to quickly analyze expert findings and financial issues. He also handles complex transac...

Sean is a shareholder in the firm who represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in probate, trust and guardianship litigation and administers estates and trusts, and elder and minor guardianships.

Beverly A. Pohl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Beverly A., who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Beverly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.