Tom Young
Tom is an attorney and leader in the trial lawyer legal community. In 2001, he founded Claris Law, LLC and launched The Injury Board and InjuryBoard.com to leverage his interest in advanced technology and his extensive personal network of trial attorneys from around the nation. Tom is a fierce advocate for the protection of the Civil Justice System and has worked tirelessly to enlist and connect professionals from the legal, medical, political, educational, charitable, and business communities to advance the legal rights of all Americans.
Tom holds a BA in Economics and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida.
Tom Young, Esq.
The Law Office of Tom Young
2619 W. Watrous Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629-5346
(888)822-6729 Toll Free
www.tlylaw.com
Scott Kotller
Scott Kotler is founder and a managing partner of Tucker & Kotler, P.A. in Coral Gables, Florida, 1994-Present. Tucker & Kotler, PA is a high-volume criminal defense practice, concentrating on state felony and misdemeanor cases, including murder, fraud, robbery, sex-related cases and DUI's.
Scott served at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s office from 1987 to 1991 as Assistant State Attorney, hand-picked as one of 33 prosecutors (out of 1000) by the then-State Attorney Janet Reno. There, he prosecuted various crimes including misdemeanors, DUI's, armed robberies, frauds and murders. This is one of the busiest prosecuting offices in the country. He also tried over fifty cases to verdict, including numerous high-profile criminal cases.
Scott Kotler is affiliated with the American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Mr. Kotler has been involved in teaching and advisory positions at the University of Miami, Moot Court and the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office, where he trained and supervised incoming prosecutors.
Scott Kotler, Esq.
Tucker & Kotler, P.A.
255 Alhambra Circle,
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: 305-804-2436
www.tuckerkotler.com
Gregory C. Ward, Esq
Ward Kim Vaughan & Lerner LLP
One Financial Plaza
100 S.E. Third Avenue, Suite 2001
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33394
(954) 527-1115 Phone
www.wardkim.com
Gregory C. Ward
Greg Ward focuses his practice on complex litigation and arbitration in the areas of insurance, bad faith, securities litigation, business disputes, employment and a wide range of sophisticated contractual disputes. He has litigated cases at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts.
Mr. Ward has handled numerous complex matters throughout Florida. He has extensive experience with insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, securities litigation, hedge fund litigation and other business disputes. Mr. Ward has represented clients from a wide variety of industries including insurance, manufacturing, financial services, accounting services, telecommunications, aviation, information technology, information services, retail, real estate, home owners associations, and other service providers. Mr. Ward has also represented individuals and companies in class-action and multi-party litigation.
Dina Aronfeld
Dina Aronfeld is committed to helping individuals and families in times of crisis and has been dedicated to issues affecting human rights and the environment. Mrs. Aronfeld served and volunteered on the board of directors and as an event planner for several non-profit organizations to raise funds for charitable causes.
Mrs. Aronfeld is currently the President of ABC, Inc. a networking organization for lawyers. She has worked in law firms for five years and has experience in law firm management and human resource development.
Mrs. Aronfeld earned her bachelor's degree in immunology and microbiology from the University of Miami. After completing her degree, Mrs. Aronfeld worked in the field of Medical Diagnostic Research & Development for ten years.
Both Mr. Spencer Aronfeld and Mrs. Dina Aronfeld funded a scholarship at the University of Miami law school for students who devote significant time to public service.
Dina Aronfeld,
Founder and President
3132 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305)491-1499 Phone
South Florida Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney Spencer Aronfeld has enjoyed powerful courtroom victories over Walt Disney World, Wild Oats, P.A.C. Construction, Fedan Tire, and Todel Apartments and has gained international recognition as a lawyer for the people.
Mr. Aronfeld graduated from the Trial Lawyer College, a non-profit institution founded and directed by legendary trial lawyer, Gerry Spence in Dubois, Wyoming. Lawyers are admitted by invitation only and learn how to try cases on behalf of the people. Mr. Aronfeld has since returned as part of the faculty and has joined Spence on several of his nationwide book tours. Mr. Aronfeld is board-certified as a civil trial lawyer by both the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Spencer Aronfeld is an active member of The Florida Bar and has substantial experience in his area of specialty, which is medical malpractice and personal injury law.
In 2007, he was recognized as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers and one of the 20 Most Intriguing Floridians by Florida Magazine. In addition to the Florida Bar, he is admitted to practice in Federal Court, the District of Colombia and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of American Justice Association, Miami-Dade Justice Association, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice and an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association. His firm is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell.
Mr. Aronfeld's commitment to helping people in times of need is evident in his commitment to his community. In response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti, Mr. and Mrs. Aronfeld immediately set up a fundraiser to benefit the victims and founded Lawyers to the Rescue. Mr. Aronfeld was also quick to respond, lend a hand and a voice to the victims of the oil spill in Louisiana.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Aronfeld funded a scholarship at the University of Miami law school for students who devote significant time to public service.
Spencer Aronfeld is the author of "Sara Rose Kid Lawyer" a illustrated children's book about America’s newest hero, a tenacious little girl named Sara Rose, who learns what it means to be a lawyer. And along the way Sara Rose learns how her talent in arguing can help her classmates and friends.
Spencer Aronfeld is also the author of "Make It Your Own Law Firm" The ultimate guide for law students and graduates to starting, marketing, and managing a successful law firm.
Spencer Marc Aronfeld,
3132 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
( 305)441-0440 Phone
(305)441-0198 Fax
www.aronfeld.com
Marco D. Britt
Marco D. Britt is an associate with Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP practicing in the areas of international, corporate, taxation, and banking law, with a particular focus on cross- border mergers, acquisitions and international taxation.
Mr. Britt is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, where he earned both a Juris Doctor and an LL.M. (Masters of Law) in Taxation. While in law school he was an active member of the Tax Law Society, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. He also served as Community Service Committee Chairman and Historian for the Hispanic Law Student Association and 1L Liaison for the International Law Society. Mr. Britt was also awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship (2005-2008).
In addition, Mr. Britt earned both a Master’s degree in International Business and a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Economics (International Track) from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business Administration.
Before entering law school, Mr. Britt worked for various large multinational corporations in both Italy and the principality of Liechtenstein. During law school he interned for the Honorable Antonio Arzola in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida County Court, Criminal Division. Before joining ARHM&F, Mr. Britt worked as an International Policy Practice and Lobbying Intern for one of the largest law firms in Florida.
Marco D. Britt, Esq.
Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP
2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Penthouse 1225
Miami, FL 33134
(786) 594-4107 Phone
www.arhmf.com
Board of Directors
Founder & President
Vice President
Charles Jones
Charles Jones is president of CJones & Associates Public Relations, a firm gaining a strong reputation for handling high-profile attorneys, corporations, individuals, and crisis situations.
His professional accomplishments include handling crisis communications for Rothstein, Rosenfeldt & Adler when the managing partner admitted to operating a Ponzi scheme inside the firm and for the legal proceedings in Broward County and funeral in the Bahamas for celebrity Anna Nicole Smith. Jones currently represents Gary Coleman’s former agent following the former child star’s death.
Charles is recognized as a leader in legal marketing. He has helped law firms from solo practitioners and large full-service firms with publicity, marketing and business development. For example, he publicized the national expansion of Florida’s largest corporate law firm; managed media relations for the Chinese drywall litigation; and handled community relations for The Cochran Firm in South Florida.
Charles also a nationally recognized public speaking and media interview trainer. He has led seminars for The Knight Foundation, The National Association of Black Mayors, and The Miami Fellows Initiative.
Among his numerous honors, Charles received the Outstanding Black Alumni Award from the University of South Carolina; named a “Trendsetter in Public Relations & Marketing” by Florida Trend magazine; an “Up & Comer in Public Relations” by the South Florida Business Journal; and a “Gold Medal Award” winner by Miami Today.
Charles Jones, President
CJones & Associates Public Relations
114 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 208
Miami, Florida 33132
(786) 454-9835 (Office)
www.cjonespr.com
Treasurer
Founder &Chairman of the Board
Jessica Laleh
Jessica Laleh is admitted to the Florida Bar and is a recent graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. While earning her juris doctorate, Jessica received Dean's List recognition and gained membership onto the Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board. Jessica was also a semi-finalist in the Clyde C. Atkins Advanced Moot Court Competition where she was awarded Best Brief.
Jessica hails from New York City, where she graduated magna cum laude from Stony Brook University, with a Bachelor's in English Literature. She is also a member of the Golden Key Honor Society.
Jessica Laleh was recognized by the Florida Bar as a Certified Legal Intern and represented indigent clients of Miami while working at the Dade Legal Aid Society. Her experience includes two Florida appellate court internships, working closely with the Honorable Mark E. Polen of the Fourth District Court of appeal and the Honorable Frank A. Shepherd of the Third District Court of Appeal. She has demonstrated her longstanding commitment to serving the community through public interest work.
She also has private firm experience in the areas of insurance defense, bankruptcy, foreclosures, personal injury and family law.
Jessica is presently an associate at the law firm of Koltun and Lazar, a boutique firm located in South Miami that is focused primarily in the areas of family and personal injury law.
Secretary
Jessica Laleh, Esq.
Koltun and Lazar
7901 SW 67th Ave.,
Suite # 100
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 595-6791(Phone)
