Andrew S. Berman, AV-rated, listed in Best Lawyers in America (appellate law, business litigation), over 25 years experience defending Bar and other professional discipline cases and admissions (character/fitness). Former vice chair Professional Ethics Committee. Member Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (former board member). Andrew S. Berman, Young, Berman, Karpf & Gonzalez, P.A., (offices in Miami and Weston) (305) 377-2291; aberman@ybkglaw.com.
Joseph Corsmeier, AV-rated former Florida Bar Counsel (1990-1998), over 27 years of legal experience (over 22 years in this field), is available to represent lawyers statewide in Bar disciplinary matters, Board of Bar Examiners admission matters, all licensed professionals in disciplinary and admission proceedings before all State Agencies and Boards, and expert opinion and testimony on ethics and malpractice issues. Joseph Corsmeier, Clearwater (office) (727)799-1688, jcorsmeier@jac-law.com.
Richard A. Greenberg, AV-rated lawyer, former disciplinary counsel for The Florida Bar with over 25 years experience in the field, is available for representation before grievance committees, before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners (representing applicants since 1990), in referee proceedings, and in any proceedings involving attorney discipline and Bar admission. Member of the national Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, the Florida Assoc. of Bar Defense Lawyers, and The Florida Bar Professional Ethics Committee (1994-2003)(July 01, 2008-Present). Rumberger, Kirk and Caldwell, 215 South Monroe Street, Suite 702, Tallahassee 32301, phone (850) 222-6550, toll free 1-800-875-7524. rgreenberg@rumberger.com. Additional offices in Orlando, Miami, and Tampa.
David R. Ristoff, AV-rated former chief counsel for the Tampa office of The Florida Bar, Department of Lawyer Regulation (1984-June 2000), is available for representation of attorneys in admission and before grievance committees, referee proceedings, reinstatements, Florida Board of Bar Examiners, and appeals before the Supreme Court of Florida. David R. Ristoff, Williams, Ristoff, Proper, and Bloom a partnership of PLC’s, 4532 U.S. Highway 19, New Port Richey, phone (727) 842-9758, drr@wrpblaw.com.
Donald A. Smith, Jr., AV Preeminent-rated lawyer with over 25 years experience in defending attorneys in Bar grievance/disciplinary proceedings, is available to represent lawyers in all Bar proceedings, including reinstatement/readmission. He is available to serve as an expert witness. He has represented applicants before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners for over 25 years and is available for representation concerning application and character/fitness proceedings. Donald A. Smith, Jr., Suite 200, 109 N. Brush Street, Tampa, FL 33602; phone (813) 273-0063; dsmith@smithtozian.com; www.floridabardefense.com.
Brian L. Tannebaum, AV-rated criminal defense lawyer and former grievance committee member is available to represent attorneys in grievance and reinstatement matters before The Florida Bar, applicants before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, and consultation on ethics issues. Member, Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, Florida Association of Bar Defense Lawyers. Brian L. Tannebaum, Tannebaum Weiss, P.L., 150 West Flagler Street, Penthouse, Miami 33130; (305) 374-7850, email: brian@thelawyeradvocate.com. Offices in Miami and Tampa.
Edward Iturralde is available to represent attorneys in Bar proceedings and investigations, students seeking admission to the Bar, and other professionals before their licensing boards. AV-rated, former disciplinary counsel, former assistant statewide prosecutor, and former assistant state attorney with over 20 years experience. Law Office of Edward Iturralde, P.A., 2910 Kerry Forest Parkway D4-204, Tallahassee, FL 32309; 850-264-7498; ed@iturraldelaw.com.
Richard B. Marx, Esq. is an AV-rated trial lawyer and former member of the Board of Directors of FLA, Inc. He has more than 40 years trial experience in State and Federal Courts and more than 22 years experience representing lawyers in Florida Bar discipline cases and reinstatement proceedings and law students before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners in admission proceedings. Member, Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, Florida Association of Bar Defense Lawyers. Richard B. Marx, Esq., 66 West Flagler Street, 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33130. (305) 579-9060 www.richardbmarx.com.
HENRY LEE PAUL, Former Bar Counsel (2005 – January 2012) with offices in Tampa and Fort Myers is available to represent attorneys statewide in disciplinary matters, contempt proceedings, legal malpractice, law firm departure and dissolution matters, and applicants before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. AV-rated with 28 years experience in the field. Free consultation. Visit http://henryleepaul.com or email: henry@henryleepaul.com.
Michael McGirney is an “AV-rated” attorney with over 22 years of experience representing attorney in legal malpractice matters and in matters before the Florida Bar. He provides statewide counsel in all Florida Bar related matters, legal malpractice and fee disputes. Also available for expert opinions and risk management and practice reviews. Spector, Gadon & Rosen, LLP, 360 Central Avenue, Suite 1550, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727-490-4378, mmcgirney@lawsgr.com.
Stephen C. Whalen, AV-rated former disciplinary counsel for The Florida Bar (1991-2005) is available to represent attorneys statewide in all phases of proceedings before grievance committees, referees, including appeals, and the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. Available for consultation and serve as an expert witness. Stephen C. Whalen, P.A., 1968 Bayshore Blvd., Dunedin, FL 34698; (727) 785-1715; fax: (727) 785-1568. swhalenlaw@yahoo.com.
BANKRUPTCY
BP OIL SPILL CLAIM FILING
DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIMS & DENIALS
EDUCATION LAW
FALSE CLAIMS ACT/QUI TAM
HEALTH LAW
IMMIGRATION LAW
Jeffrey N. Brauwerman, Florida Bar Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Lawyer, former U.S. immigration judge, and regional counsel and district counsel, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, available for representation, consultation, and as an expert witness. AV-rated. Vice chair, inaugural Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee. Brauwerman Law Firm named by US News and World Report as one of the Best Law Firms in America. Listed: “Florida Super Lawyers;” “The Best Lawyers in America;” “Martindale-Hubbell’s Register of Preeminent Lawyers.” Rated: 10.0 by Avvo.com. Miami Herald: Top Lawyers in South Florida. Referral/participation “accommodations” as allowed by The Florida Bar are welcome. Offices in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Miami; phone (305) 758-1234; Ft. Lauderdale, phone (954) 527-1234; email: visas@brauwermanlaw.com; www.brauwermanlaw.com.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION
IRS CONTROVERSY
William “Bernie” McCarthy, former IRS agent and trial attorney with the IRS Chief Counsel’s Office, is available for representation and consultation in all federal tax controversies, including voluntary disclosures related to offshore accounts. Division of fees paid in accordance with Florida Bar rules where appropriate. For more information, please visit us at www.mccarthytaxlaw.com, or contact us at 111 N. Pine Island Rd, #210, Plantation, FL 33324, 954-474-1996.
JUDGMENT COLLECTIONS
LEGAL MALPRACTICE
POLICE MISCONDUCT
PROBATE AND TRUST LITIGATION
PRODUCTS LIABILITY
SECURITIES ARBITRATION & LITIGATION
STOCKBROKER MISCONDUCT
TELEMARKETING LAW, TIMESHARE FRAUD AND DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Andrew Cove, former Senior Assistant Attorney General, is available for consultation, referral, or co-counsel, on all matters involving telemarketers or direct marketing. For the last 20+ years, Mr. Cove has defended civil enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission and/or state Attorneys General, as well as telemarketing-related criminal defense matters, throughout the United States and in both state and federal court. Mr. Cove is also engaged to counsel clients concerning regulatory compliance, including state and federal provisions concerning Do-Not-Call registries, the Telemarketing Sales Rule, Telemarketing Act(s), lead generation, predictive dialers or autodialers, voice broadcast and/or related issues. Division of fees paid in accordance with Florida Bar Rules. For more information, please call 954-921-1121 or visit http://covelawgroup.com.
[Revised: 05-24-2013]





