Alan Neufeld graduated with honors in finance from Syracuse University, and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Miami in 1975. During his tenure as a law student, he clerked for both civil Circuit Court judges and prominent criminal judges, developing a deep passion for trial advocacy. For the past 28 years, Alan has vigorously represented seriously-injured clients in both Federal District Court and State Circuit Courts litigating cases involving complex Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home abuse, Products Liability, airplane, railroad and motor vehicle crashes, slip and fall injuries, improper security, and bad-faith litigation against insurance companies, as well as a multitude of other causes of action. He has successfully obtained several million-dollar jury verdicts and settlements in the area of Tort Litigation.
A family man and true believer in community involvement, Alan is on the Board of Governors for the North Dade Bar Association, is currently the President of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Metro 6 Intracoastal Police Department, and is a member of the North Miami Beach Optimist Club, where he volunteers his time organizing the Annual Special Olympics. In addition, he runs a Moot Court demonstration for local high school students who are contemplating entering the legal profession.
Alan was the lead counsel in Riles vs. Bonaventure Golf Course, et al., a case which resulted in the highest jury verdict ever recorded in the United States against a golf course, for suits involving improper design. A truly caring and passionate person, Alanâs magnetic personality coupled with his vast knowledge of the law has won the hearts of jurors time and time again
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Alan S. Neufeld, founding partner, has been representing seriously injured clients for over 34 years. He has tried cases in both Federal District Court and State Circuit Courts, setting records for the highest awards in personal injury cases.
In a highly publicized auto negligence case, Neufeld was co-counsel with his partner David Kleinberg in Edwin Mejia and Nelly Mejia vs. Manheim Auctions Government Services. In a horrific car accident, Edwin Mejia was left severely brain damaged requiring round-the-clock care. In a highly contested case, the lawyers won the largest verdict in state history for an automobile accident case, resulting in a $23.5 million damage award.
In Riles v. Bonaventure Golf Course, et al, the jury agreed with Alan after a two-week trial that resulted in the highest jury verdict ever recorded in the U.S. against a country club. When a golfer's errant shot veered off course, a golf ball hit Mr. Riles in the eye while he was working as a general contractor on a nearby house, and he was blinded. The defense called the accident an unforeseeable incident, but Neufeld persisted. He enlisted a golf course architect/designer as his expert witness who determined that the course had a defective design. Consequently, the jury rendered a verdict against the country club for over $2.9 million, later upheld by the 4th District Court of Appeals, resulting in the plaintiff collecting over $3.3 million.
A native of New York, Alan graduated with honors in finance from Syracuse University and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law in 1975. He is a member of the North Dade Bar Association, Florida Bar and the Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section. For the past five years, Alan has been named among one of the top lawyers in litigation in the South Florida Legal Guide, which is considered to be the definitive list of lawyers lawyers in the region.
A dedicated family man and active member of his community, Alan is on the Board of Governors for the North Dade Bar Association and is currently the president of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Metro 6 Intracoastal Police Department. He is also a member of North Miami Beach Optimist Club for which he volunteers his time organizing the annual Special Olympics. In addition, he runs a Moot Court demonstration for local high school students
David Kleinberg is an outgoing, gifted communicator who thinks fast on his feet. Trials are his gift. David has litigated hundreds of cases involving defective products, medical malpractice, civil rights, wrongful arrest/use of force, inadequate security, automobile accidents, falls, vaccine-related injury/death, even trademarks and unfair competition.
David capitalizes on his experience as an appellate lawyer with a history of dozens of decisions in State and Federal Appellate Courts. This allows him to ensure the conduct of his trials is not only in compliance with the laws, but to his clients best interest and advantage. All of his experience and skill are magnified in the courtroom through his creative use of multi-media computer generated presentations. David was one of the very first lawyers, and still one of the few, to use todays technology in the courtroom.
Prior to joining NKP in 2002, David was a partner at Gaebe, Mullen Antonelli, Esco, & DiMatteo, where he represented insurance companies in the defense of cases for over 14 years. This intimate knowledge of the insurance industry, their defense lawyers, as well as their practices and strategies gives David a distinct advantage in helping injured victims win full and just compensation.
David graduated from the University of Florida, A.A. and Florida International University, B.S. Information Technology. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami. David is admitted to practice before the following Courts: United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; United States Court of Federal Claims; United States District Courts for the Southern District of Florida (Trial Bar) and Middle District of Florida; as well as all Florida State Courts.
Robert S. Pinkiert first won recognition as an
astute litigator in a high-profile case involving a South Florida
family whose son was murdered by his friends in an empty lot.
Robert S. Pinkiert first won recognition as an
astute litigator in a high-profile case involving a South Florida
family whose son was murdered by his friends in an empty lot. Pinkiert
represented the family in a civil lawsuit against the parents of the
teenage perpetrators. The landmark 1993 case attempted to assign
responsibility to the parents for the criminal acts of their children.
Robert
is a master of negotiation, and his keen business sense, paired with
his extensive experience in multiple types of negligence, insurance,
and personal injuries, have resulted in extraordinary verdicts, awards,
and settlements. In addition, his hard-edged style and infectious sense
of humor create a winning combination when dealing with tough insurance
adjusters, ultimately resulting in the best interest of NKP clients.
Robert
received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from
the University of Florida in 1988, and completed his legal studies at
the Shepard Broad Law Center of Nova Southeastern University. He has
successfully handled and resolved thousands of cases involving injuries
or death caused by automobile accidents, medical malpractice, security
negligence, and premises negligence.
Prior to
joining NKP in 2002, Robert was a partner with Reifkind & Pinkiert,
P.A., with offices in both Hollywood and Boca Raton. He then formed his
own law firm in Plantation, Florida, where he achieved impressive
results for his clients and secured his reputation as a no-nonsense
litigator.
In addition to the Circuit Courts
throughout the State of Florida, Robert is licensed to practice before
the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as the United States
District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He
was on the Board of Directors of the Nova Southeastern Law School
Alumni. He was also a member of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Young Leadership Division and was a member of the Association of
Florida Trial Lawyers and the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association.