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| | Address | Weston Pointe II, 2200 North Commerce Parkway Suite 202 | | Weston, Florida 33326-3258 | | (Broward Co.) | | | |
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| | Year Established: 1991 | Firm Profile:
Waldman Trigoboff Hildebrandt Marx & Calnan, P.A. is a full service law firm founded in 1991 and is located in Weston (Broward County) and Miami Beach (Miami-Dade County), Florida. The Firm has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review process which rates the level of skill, experience and conduct of lawyers. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. The firm's areas of regular practice include, but are not limited to, the following: ·general business and commercial litigation (including class actions, shareholder and partnership disputes); ·insurance coverage issues; ·health care law and related payer and coverage claims; ·medical malpractice (defense) and premises liability/personal injury (defense) claims; ·general liability and insurance defense (and coverage) matters; ·professional peer review matters; ·entertainment and hospitality law; ·franchise, licensing and distributorship matters; ·commercial and contract matters; ·construction and development disputes; ·real estate matters (including commercial landlord/tenant disputes); ·probate litigation; and ·substantial collection matters. The firm has particularly extensive experience in health care, indemnity, subrogation, HMO/PPO and payer dispute matters; complex commercial, probate/adversary litigation. The firm also has extensive experience in the defense of complex medical malpractice, insurance and premises liability matters. The firm's attorneys are experienced commercial and civil trial lawyers, including appellate matters. Their trial and appellate practices include the representation of both individuals and entities in all of the practice areas listed above. The firm also has extensive experience in the defense of tort suits against governmental entities, private entities and individuals, involving personal injury or wrongful death, civil rights violations, employment claims and damage to property. Please see our listing of certain representative clients, or call us for references. Lawyers of the firm are admitted to practice in Florida, Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The firm also practices in State and Federal Courts and in the trial and appellate courts in all of these jurisdictions. Waldman Trigoboff Hildebrandt Marx & Calnan, P.A. is a Florida professional services corporation. Attorney title designations of partner and associate, which are commonly used to describe attorneys, are based on the experience level of the attorneys in this firm and do not reflect actual ownership or authority within the firm. | | Firm Size: 6 | Representative Clients:
American Specialities Insurance Company (sports/entertainment insurance company); Atlantia Holdings, Inc. (Estate of Konstantinos Boulis hotel and restaurant properties); Barry University (main campus located in Miami Shores, Florida); Basketball Properties, Ltd. (d/b/a American Airlines Arena) (sports stadium); Brickell Motors (automobile dealership); Cabot Investment Properties, LLC (national owner of, and investor in, commercial real estate properties); Cheeca Holdings, LLC (owner/operator of historic Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada, Florida Keys); City of North Miami (municipality); City of Lauderhill (municipality); Coventry Health Care, Inc. (national operator of health plans, insurance companies and related products and services); Florida Marlins Baseball Club (professional baseball team/MLB franchise); G.T.C. Transcontinental Group, Ltd (Quebec based commercial printing conglomerate); Humana Medical Plan, Inc. (Florida health maintenance organization); Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida, Inc. (Florida insurance company); Humana Inc. (insurance conglomerate); Lethal Performance, Inc. (worldwide distributor of high-performance automotive parts and accessories); MedicalEdge Healthcare Group, Inc. (national provider of staffing and administrative services to physician groups in over 20 medical specialties); Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (brokerage and investment banking services); Nature's Products, Inc. (manufacturer of herbal supplements); Oppenheim Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft ("OIK") (European real estate Conglomorate); Preferred Professional Insurance Company (physicians' professional liability insurer); Saddleridge Holdings, LLC (commercial real estate developer); Severe Paintball, LLC (manufacturer of paintball products); Sheridan Healthcare, Inc. (national provider of anesthesia, neonatal and emergency medicine services for hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities); South Florida Stadium Corporation (d/b/a Dolphin Stadium) (sports stadium); State of Florida; Division of Risk Management; Suncruz Casinos (gaming/cruise company); The Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (manufacturer of web-based payroll solutions); Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (electronics and office equipment manufacturer); Trover Solutions, Inc. (national provider of insurance recovery services to healthcare payors); VISTA Healthplan, Inc.(health insurance company). | | Glenn J. Waldman (Founder) born Danbury, Connecticut, March 24, 1960; admitted to bar, 1983, Florida; 1984, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, including Trial Bar and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1986, U.S. Supreme Court; 1991, Colorado; 1994, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 2004, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Education: University of Florida (B.A., Economics, magna cum laude, 1980); University of Florida College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1983). Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society; Gold Key National Honor Society. Member, Justice Campbell Thornal National Moot Court Board, University of Florida College of Law, Holland Law Center, 1982-1983. Recipient, Outstanding Member Award of the Justice Campbell Thornal National Moot Court Board, University of Florida College of Law, Holland Law Center, 1982. Listed: South Florida's Top 250 Attorneys, South Florida Legal Guide, 2002 and 2003; "Best of the Bar," South Florida Business Journal, 2003, 2004 and 2005; "Florida Legal Elite," Florida Trend, The Magazine of Florida Business, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; Florida Super Lawyers, Law & Politics, 2007 and 2008; Nation's Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, Law & Politics, 2008. Member, Law Review Editorial Board, University of Florida College of Law, Holland Law Center, 1981-1983. Author: "Can We Talk? Communicating With Former Employees of an Adverse Party in Litigation," The Florida Bar Journal, October 1994; "The Shareholders' Agreement-Don't Leave Your P.A. Without It," The Florida Bar Journal, October 1997; "The Florida Franchise Act-Protection for the In-State Franchisor or Out-Of-State Franchisee?" The Florida Bar Journal, November 1999; "Voire Dire Necessities -The Florida Supreme Clarifies When Trial Counsel's Investigation of the Venire Must be Undertaken," The Florida Bar Journal, October 2002; "Dead Man Talking-Requiem for Summary Judgment Under Florida's 'Dead Man's' Statute," The Florida Bar Journal, April 2004; "Federal Court Sanctions Against Attorneys Under 28 U.S.C. 1927, The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Attempts to Divide the Standard for Multiplying the Proceedings in Bad Faith," The Florida Bar Journal, January 2007. Mediation and Arbitration Certifications: State-wide Circuit Court Mediator, 1991 (Certification no. 02354R); State-wide County Court Mediator, 1991 (Certification no. 02354R); U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Mediator, 1992; Arbitrator of Civil Disputes, 2003 (pursuant to Fla. R. Arb. 11.010); The Florida Bar Fee Grievance Program Certified Arbitrator/Mediator; Certified Arbitrator of Health Law Disputes, American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA Panel of Dispute Resolvers); Certified Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association (Commercial Panel). Formerly with: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, LLP, 1988-1991; Sparber, Shevin, Rosen, Shapo & Heilbronner, P.A., 1983-1987. State-wide Special Prosecutor, State of Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission, 1993. Member, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Special Assistant State Attorney Prosecution of Economic Crimes, 1995. Attorney has attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Member: The Florida Bar (Member, Board of Governors, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Young Lawyers Division, 1988-1992; Chair, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, Miami-Dade County, 1991-1994). (Also at Miami Beach Office). Reported Cases: Blackburn v. Bartsocas, 978 So.2d 820 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008); In re: Green Isle Partners, Ltd., S.E., 212 Fed.Appx. 784 (11th Cir. ( Fla. ) 2006); Harris Corp. v. Humana Health Ins. Co. of Florida, Inc., 253 F.3d 598 (11th Cir. (Fla.) 2001; Lake Lucerne Civic Ass'n., Inc. v. Dolphin Stadium Corp., 878 F.2d 1360 (11th Cir.(Fla.)1989; Boulis v. Boulis, 754 So.2d 810 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000); Weigert v. Trade Wind Ventures, Inc., 667 So.2d 913 (Fla. 3d DCA 1996; In re Fogan, 646 So.2d 191(Fla.1994); Swartz v. Russell, 481 So.2d 64(Fla. 3d DCA 1985). Practice Areas: Complex Commercial Litigation; Class Actions; Real Estate; Construction; Shareholder/Partnership Disputes; Hotel and Hospitality; Probate; Estate Litigation; Health Care; Substantial Collections; Insurance; Premises Liability Defense Litigation; Contract; Employment Disputes; Legal/Professional Liability; Complex Domestic Relations; General Business Litigation; Intellectual Property Disputes; Noncompete Agreements; Employment Law Disputes; Appellate Law. Email: Glenn J. Waldman | | Craig J. Trigoboff (Member) born Brooklyn, New York, October 16, 1965; admitted to bar, 1991, Florida; 1992, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; 2004, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Education: Emory University (B.A., English and History, 1987); University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1990). Law Clerk to Hon. Leonard Rivkind, Circuit Court Judge of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami, Florida, 1990. Co-Author: "Voir Dire Necessities-The Florida Supreme Court Clarifies When Trial Counsel's Investigation of the Venire must be Undertaken," The Florida Bar Journal, October. Attorney has attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. (Also at Miami Beach Office). Reported Cases: Blackburn v. Bartsocas, 978 So.2d 820 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008); D'Agostino v. Lethal Performance, Inc., 958 So.2d 605 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007); Jewell v. South Florida Stadium Corp., 931 So.2d 1057 (Fla. 3d DCA 2006); Essenburg v. Internet Billing Co., Ltd., 866 So.2d 1224 (Fla. 4th DCA 2004); Weigert v. Trade Wind Ventures, Inc. 667 So.2d 913 (Fla. 3rd DCA 1996). Practice Areas: Corporate Litigation; Civil Litigation; Appellate; Commercial Real Estate; Medical Malpractice; Medical Malpractice Defense; Health Insurance. Email: Craig J. Trigoboff | | Mark H. Hildebrandt (Member) born Miami Beach, Florida; admitted to bar, 1983, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, including Trial Bar; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. Education: University of South Florida (B.S., cum laude, 1978); University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1982). Member: Moot Court Board; Mock Trial Team; Society of Mount Sinai. Recipient, "Twelve Good Men," Ronald McDonald House, Miami-Dade County, 2005. Former Member, Temple Beth Sholom Budget Committee (Member, Board of Trustees; Vice President). Former Chairman, Young President's Club of Mount Sinai Medical Center (Member, Executive Committee). Former President, Medical Center Foundation. Former Dade County Assistant State Attorney, Hon. Janet Reno, 1980-1985. Member: City of Miami Beach Health Advisory Committee, 1994-1998, 1999-2000; City of Miami Beach Committee on Homeless, 2002; City of Miami Beach Preservation Board, 2003-2004; Board of Directors, HEICO Corporation, South Florida, 2008. Chairman: City of North Miami Charter Review Board, 1993-1994; City of North Miami Code Enforcement Board, 1995-1997. Member: Dade County (Board Member, Easter Seals) and American Bar Associations; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Practice Areas: General Criminal Defense; White Collar Crime; Economic Crime; Landlord and Tenant Disputes; Commercial Evictions; Substantial Collection; Insurance; Premises Liability Defense Litigation; Contract; Employment Disputes; General Business Litigation; Municipality Defense Litigation. Email: Mark H. Hildebrandt | | Douglas T. Marx (Member) admitted to bar, 1994, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; 1996, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. Education: University of Miami (B.A., Psychology, 1991); Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1994). Phi Delta Phi, Legal Honors Fraternity. Member, Moot Court Honor Society. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Legal Writing. Attorney has attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Member: Broward County, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation; Plaintiffs; Complex Commercial Litigation; Arbitration; Enforcement; Employment Litigation; Health Care; General Liability Defense; Professional Liability. Email: Douglas T. Marx | | William E. Calnan (Member) born Lynn, Massachusetts; admitted to bar, 1992, Florida. Education: Providence College (B.S., Business Management, 1984); University of Miami School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1991). Formerly with: Dittmar & Hauser, P.A., 1992-1997; Conroy Simberg & Ganon, P.A., 1997-1997; Adorno & Zeder, P.A., 1997-2000; Sellars, Marion & Bachi, P.A., 2000-2004. Member: The Florida Bar. Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Defense; Insurance Agent Liability; Construction Law; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death Claims. Email: William E. Calnan | | OF COUNSEL | | Mark S. Feluren (Of Counsel) born Schenectady, New York; admitted to bar, 1981, Florida; 1988, New York; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida including Trial Bar. Education: Siena College (B.B.A., magna cum laude, 1977); University of Miami (J.D., cum laude, 1981). Alpha Kappa Alpha; Delta Epsilon Sigma; Pi Gamma Mu; Phi Alpha Delta. Listed: "Best of the Bar," South Florida, South Florida Business Journal, 2004; Top Lawyers, South Florida, South Florida Legal Guide, 2006 and 2007; "Florida Legal Elite," Florida Trend-The Magazine of Florida Business, 2007 and 2008. Attorney has attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Member: The Florida Bar (Member, Section on: Business Law); American Bar Association (Member, Section of Business Law); Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator. Practice Areas: Mergers and Acquisitions; Public and Private Securities; Venture Capital Interests; Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures; Documentation of Transactions; Business Relationships; Corporate Governance; Strategic Business, Finance, Transactional and Crisis Planning. Email: Mark S. Feluren | Other Office Addresses:
Miami Beach, Florida Office: 2301 Collins Ave., Ste. M-14, 33139. Telephone: 305-534-5100.
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