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
Economic Recovery Group (ERG) is a full-service, statewide law firm working in traditional referral and co-counsel relationships with all types of law firms that serve business clients located along Florida’s west coast who suffered direct or indirect economic losses after the BP oil spill. (888) 270-6288, ERGLawFirm.com.
DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIMS & DENIALS
EDUCATION LAW
FALSE CLAIMS ACT/QUI TAM
HEALTH LAW
IMMIGRATION LAW
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION
IRS CONTROVERSY
JUDGMENT COLLECTIONS
LEGAL MALPRACTICE
POLICE MISCONDUCT
PROBATE AND TRUST LITIGATION
Adrian Philip Thomas, LL.M., J.D. – Attorney Thomas is the AV-rated, managing partner of a nine-attorney boutique law firm concentrating its practice in probate, estate, trust and guardianship litigation. The law firm has represented more than 800 clients in estate-related disputes, both prosecuting and defending, with causes of action including tortious interference with an expectancy, will contests, elective share disputes, undue influence, lack of capacity and trust construction. Additionally, the law firm has represented more than 500 clients in uncontested estate, guardianship and trust matters. Division of fees paid in accordance with Florida Bar rules. For more information, please visit our website: www.florida-probate-lawyer.com 515 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1050, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 (800) 249-8125.
Christopher Q. Wintter, an AV-rated Trial Lawyer, Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates, an instructor and faculty member for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), heads a four-lawyer firm concentrating its practice in probate, estate, trust, and guardianship litigation throughout Florida. Division of fees may be paid in accordance with Florida Bar Rules in appropriate cases. Please visit our website: www.wintterlaw.com; Wintter & Associates, P.A., 2239 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020; (954) 920-7014; Miami-Dade: (305) 948-6788; Palm Beach: (561) 470-3448.
Herb Law Firm, Chartered – Attorney James A. Herb is the AV-rated, managing partner of a law firm concentrating its practice in probate, estate, trust, and guardianship litigation, in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Division of fees paid in accordance with Florida Bar rules. 2200 Corporate Blvd NW, Suite 315, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-982-9930; email jahprobate@aol.com.
Law Offices of Glenn M. Mednick, P.L. – Glenn Mednick is an AV-rated attorney who practices in the areas of guardianship, probate and trust litigation and administration, as well as commercial and real estate litigation. He is available to undertake representation throughout the State of Florida, and will serve on a lead counsel or co-counsel basis as well as acceptance of conflict referrals. Glenn Mednick is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a circuit civil court mediator, concentrating in the areas of his litigation practice. Division of fees may be paid in accordance with Florida Bar Rules. For more information, please visit our website at www.mednicklawgroup.com; 2101 West Commercial Blvd., Suite 2800, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309; (954) 735-0000 Ext. 3; email: gmednick@mednicklawgroup.com.
The Andersen Firm, P.C., AV-rated Preeminent Law Firm--Extensive experience in complex and sophisticated trust and estate controversy and litigation. Estate litigation attorneys represent beneficiaries, trustees and personal representatives in various jurisdictions dealing with estate and probate litigation matters. Estate Planning, Estate Settlement, Estate Litigation, Asset Protection and Elder Law. Will co-counsel or represent clients directly. Office Location: 500 E. Broward Boulevard, Suite 1600, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394. Other Office Locations: New York, Washington, D.C., Florida, and Tennessee. For more information, please call today: 866.230.2206 or visit our website: www.TheAndersenFirm.com.
PRODUCTS LIABILITY
SECURITIES ARBITRATION & LITIGATION
STOCKBROKER MISCONDUCT
TELEMARKETING LAW, TIMESHARE FRAUD AND DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
[Revised: 05-25-2013]





