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Harmony Durfee is a third generation attorney who focuses on dynasty estate planning, helping families and business owners protect wealth while preserving long term family alignment. Raised in a legal environment, she brings a clear understanding of what is at stake when planning for future generations and approaches each case with both precision and practical judgment. She holds a Juris Doctorate...

Christopher J. Barber is an estate planning attorney with more than 20 years of experience in wealth preservation, probate, and Medicaid planning. He launched his solo practice in Southeast Houston right after passing the bar, with early referrals coming from financial planners through his father. His work has centered on helping families protect assets and plan for long term care since the mid 19...

Nicola S. Casper-Hoesl is a German attorney and Foreign Legal Consultant in Colorado, specializing in German inheritance and probate law. Born in Munich and educated in Passau and Cape Town, Nicola brings an international perspective to complex cross-border legal matters. Her professional experience spans Berlin, Munich, London, and Colorado, and includes work with the German Ministry of Foreign A...

Andrew Ayers is an attorney with over 20 years of experience focusing on estate planning and business law for families and entrepreneurs. Licensed to practice in Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and the U.S. Supreme Court, he earned his J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in Political Science from Saint John’s University. After beginning his career at law firms in New York City,...

Shayna takes pride in being able to counsel her clients to achieve favorable outcomes regarding employment law issues. She represents her clients in lawsuits for wrongful termination, failure to pay wages and overtime, discrimination, harassment, and similar employment law claims. She has extensive experience with claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilit...

Tim Ward takes a pragmatic approach to helping clients, focusing on reducing the stress that often comes with legal issues. He listens closely to each client’s concerns and works as a facilitator, guiding them to make informed decisions that align with their goals and values. He graduated from William Mitchell College of Law, now known as Mitchell Hamline School of Law, in 2008 and holds a bachelo...

Becky Easton is a Personal Family Lawyer® dedicated to helping families and business owners make the very best legal, financial, and personal decisions for themselves and their loved ones. She believes that estate and business planning should be more than just documents—it should be a lifelong relationship built on trust, guidance, and thoughtful planning. In this episode… Becky shares her journey...

The Florida Bar has certified Gary Costales as an expert and specialist in the area of labor and employment law. Mr. Costales is a former EEOC trial attorney and Administrative Judge and has litigated class and individual cases throughout the United States. Mr. Costales has also represented deserving employees in dozens, if not hundreds of contract disputes. Mr. Costales has also worked on behalf...

Greg Givens grew up in La Cañada Flintridge, California and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire in 1992. He attended Southwestern University School of Law and received his Jurus Doctor in 2000. Mr. Givens practiced law in Los Angeles from 2001 until 2010 where he worked as an employment litigator representing employers and employees in wrongful termi...

Rafael E. Lázaro is the founding member of Lázaro Law Group, LLC, specializing in sexual harassment and employment law. He has extensive litigation experience in Illinois, Puerto Rico, and U.S. courts, including cases under sections 1983 and 1981. Previously, he worked at Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Stowell & Friedman Ltd., representing Fortune 100 companies and handling employee class action lawsui...

Matthew Fornaro provides practical, strategic legal guidance for businesses across South Florida. With over 20 years of experience, he helps entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies manage contracts, disputes, and risk—clearly and efficiently. Matthew began his career at AmLaw 200 firms, focusing on civil litigation—experience that continues to inform his business practice today. He is a...

Erik Heninger’s passion for law was ignited at the family dinner table, where his father, Steve Heninger, shared inspiring stories of helping those in need through legal advocacy. This early exposure laid the foundation for Erik's lifelong commitment to representing plaintiffs in courtrooms across the Southeast, making law a true family business. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in English...

David Mallen began his labor and employment law practice in 1992, immediately after graduating from law school. The early years required navigating a steep learning curve, but he was fortunate to work alongside and learn from some of California’s most respected attorneys, serving both as mentee and co-counsel on high-impact cases. His dedication and results led to significant recognition. In 2004,...