Richard A. Portale, the firm’s founding partner, is an attorney focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. He is known in and out of the courtroom for his passion, hard work, and commitment to justice. Mr. Portale has consistently fought for the rights of his clients with a track record that speaks for itself. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United [...]
From working at a prestigious “Top 50” law firm in New York, to clerking in chambers at the Federal District Court of Connecticut, Attorney Berescik-Johns has addressed many sophisticated legal issues and complex cases. He has extensive experience in the courtroom, and a significant record of success from the trial level through Connecticut and federal appellate courts. Appeals typically involve intense amounts of research and writing. Through such efforts, Attorney Berescik-Johns has obtained reversals of [...]
David M. Caldevilla adds significant appellate experience to the firm, having served as lead appellate counsel in a wide range of cases. Prior to joining the firm, he served as Staff Attorney to Judge Jack R. Schoonover at the Florida Second District Court of Appeal. He also served as General Counsel to the Municipal Gas Authority of Florida, and has served as special counsel to Sumter County in eminent domain matters, and as hearing officer [...]
