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Lauren Kohl
Charter Member
Real Estate Law

1800 Second Street, Suite 901, Sarasota, FL 34236

 

Practices primarily in the areas of real estate transactions, title insurance and estate planning. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Connecticut in 1988. She earned her Juris Doctorate Degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the Florida State University College of Law in 1998. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ms. Kohl enjoyed a successful career in real estate sales. She was the top producer in her Sarasota real estate office for five consecutive years and taught home buyer seminars in conjunction with several local and national mortgage lenders. Additionally, she is a licensed Florida real esate broker.

Mitchell Kohl, M.D.
Charter Member
Personal Injury Law

14221 E. Radcliff Circle, Aurora, CO 80015

 

Mitch Kohl, M.D. J.D., FCLM grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and always knew that he wanted to help people. Mitch is now excited to be a part of the Franklin D Azar & Associates team as he fights for clients during some of the most stressful times of their lives. His goal as a lawyer is to advocate for his clients the same as he did for his patients. As a part of his drive to never stop learning and growing professionally he is a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine. It is the most prominent professional society in the United States concerned with addressing issues that arise at the interface of law and medicine. Fellows of the American College of Legal Medicine must have degrees in law and a doctorate degree in science and be a member of at least one professional organization. In 2013, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Arizona State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. During his time as an Undergraduate Student, Mitch also was recognized for his thesis Perception versus Reality of Civil Litigation and Medical Malpractice, which earned him an honors distinction upon graduation. Mitch went on to receive a Medical Degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. During his time in Medical School, Mitch received many awards and recognitions including induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society – an exclusive society composed only of elected students who excel in compassionate patient care. Whilst receiving his Medical Degree, Mitch was a member of the following organizations: American Board of Family Medicine, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, American Academy of Family Physicians, amongst others. During medical school Mitch went with other students to Romania for a medical mission trip, he believes that it is important to help those that are in the most need. Upon receiving his Medical Degree, it became clear to Mitch that those who have suffered due to no fault of their own were deserving of an advocate willing to fight for them. Following, medical school, Mitch went to Family Medicine residency where he honed his patient care skills across the spectrum of patient care. During his time in medical practice, he continued to advocate for his patients and their whole person care. He continued to see patients struggling against injustice and this further solidified his desire to go to law school. Mitch received his law degree in 2021 from the University of Michigan Law School. While there, Mitch was involved in many organizations including the: Unemployment Insurance Clinic, Trial Advocacy Society and the Michigan Health Law Organization. Previously, Mitch has worked with McKeen & Associates in Detroit focusing on civil litigation within personal injury law – primarily dealing with motor vehicle accidents, boating and ATV accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, dog bites, and product liability. After, Mitch went on to Kline & Specter, PC in Philadelphia where he perfected how to apply his medical knowledge to helping legal clients.

Jason Kohlmeyer
Distinguished Lawyer
Family and Divorce Law

3 Civic Center Plaza suite 400, Mankato, MN 56001, USA

 

Born and raised on the prairie of Western Minnesota, Jason spent his summers on his uncle’s farm, which taught him the importance of getting the job done right the first time. While still a high school student, Jason enlisted in the Army Reserve and went on to serve as an Army Intelligence Analyst after graduation. Then he pursued his education at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, becoming a High School social studies teacher in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. During this time, he realized his deep-rooted desire to help others resolve their problems, which led him to follow his dream to become a lawyer. In 2000, Jason graduated from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. After gaining valuable experience at the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, Jason realized the crucial need for personalized attention and genuine empathy in the legal profession. This understanding motivated him to take up a position in the private sector. After nearly a decade of service with a top-tier boutique trial firm in Southern Minnesota, he decided to help clients a little differently and opened his own firm in 2008. Since its inception, Kohlmeyer Hagen has evolved into one of the busiest and largest family and criminal defense firms in Southern Minnesota. Jason has been a prominent speaker at international conferences, sharing his insights on family law issues with the American Bar Association, MN State bar Association, MN Continuing legal Education and the American Association of Justice. Since 2010, he has dedicated his practice exclusively to Family Law, helping clients navigate through challenges related to divorce, spousal support, child custody, and farm and business divorces. Since 2000, Jason calls Mankato home, where he lives with his wife and children. An avid adventure motorcyclist, Jason has tackled adventures across the Himalayas , through the northern highlands of Vietnam, and the Greek Isles on a Yamaha, as well as the Rockies and the Great Plains. addition to his legal career and motorcycle adventures, Jason has penned his first book titled “The Divorce Survival Guide: Getting Divorced in Minnesota”, available in print and Kindle edition on Amazon.com

Ernest H. Kohlmyer, III
Distinguished Lawyer
International Law

2300 Maitland Center Pkwy ste 100, Maitland, FL 32751, USA

 

Ernest H. "Skip" Kohlmyer, III focuses his practice primarily on disputes and litigation relating to commercial and corporate transactions, commercial litigation including domestic antitrust and international competition, business transactions, and international commercial arbitration. Mr. Kohlmyer was named one of "Orlando's Attorneys of the Year 2021" in an article published by the Orlando Style Magazine. He is a former partner of an international law firm concentrating on legal matters for German and Austrian citizens transacting business within the United States. Within the past ten years, he has earned two Master of Law Degrees (LL.M.) in international business transactions, global antitrust, and economics. Mr. Kohlmyer is a highly experienced federal litigator in commercial disputes, commercial transactions, consumer protection statutes, and civil rights and constitutional law issues. For thirty years, he has served as lead counsel in landmark cases relating to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). He has represented creditor corporations, collection agencies, debt buyers, and credit reporting agencies. Many of his clients are national medical billing and collection entities. He has presented seminars to numerous trade associations and professional organizations such as the Florida Bar, the Federal Bar Association, Lorman Education, the National Business Institute, and MyLawCLE. ? Mr. Kohlmyer is a licensed practicing attorney in the federal and state courts in Florida, Georgia, New York, Montana, and Utah. He is also awaiting admission to practice in Wyoming. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and the United States Court of International Trade.? He is a long-standing member of the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals (ACA International), serving in leadership positions and speaking regularly at industry and continuing legal education conferences.

Michael D. Kolodzi
Charter Member
Sports Law

1801 Century Park East, Suite 2500, Los Angeles, CA 90067

 

Area of Practice: Entertainment & Sports Law Michael D. Kolodzi has over 20 years of experience in the legal arena, with a current practice in Corporate, Real Estate, Construction, Criminal, Cannabis, Entertainment and Sports Law. His real-world experience gives him a unique perspective and insight into his clients’ needs, and enables him to offer a blend of legal experience and business strategy to complement and effectuate their demands. Michael is also a Sports Agent for professional athletes in football, mixed martial arts, boxing, and golf, in addition to being a Film and Television Talent Manager. Michael’s efforts have been recognized by such esteemed organizations such as TMZ, New York Post, Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, The Wall Street Journal, CNN Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, NBC 4 Los Angeles, ABC 7 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, LA Independent, Deadline, Law360, Super Lawyers, East Bay Times, Portland Tribune, UNILAD, TribLive, PopCulture.com, and Vanguardia.com.