Mike Papantonio is a senior partner with the law firm of Levin Papantonio Rafferty. He has received numerous multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of victims of corporate malfeasance. His award-winning work handling thousands of mass tort cases throughout the nation has helped make Levin Papantonio Rafferty one of the largest plaintiff law firms in the country. Mr. Papantonio is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers (past president), American Board of Trial Advocates, the American Association for Justice, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Florida Justice Association, where he served on the board of directors for five years. Mr. Papantonio is one of the few living attorneys inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. He is listed in the publications Best Lawyers in America and Leading American Attorney.

H. Jasmine Papian is a founding partner at Papian & Adamian, APLC, where she specializes in bankruptcy law and other debt-related issues. Jasmine began her legal education while earning her undergraduate degree at California State University Northridge. During her junior year, she worked as a paralegal at one of California’s largest and most prominent bankruptcy firms. After five years at the firm, Jasmine made the decision to attend law school and pursue her dream of becoming an attorney. While in law school, Jasmine clerked for the Burbank City Attorney’s Office and was later offered an impressive externship at a top national criminal defense firm. Her externship paved the way for a successful endeavor into criminal law. Jasmine’s likability, work ethic, and passion allowed her to quickly excel and move up the corporate ladder at the criminal defense firm. Jasmine was admitted to the California State Bar in 2005. After a successful career as a criminal defense attorney, Jasmine made the decision to return to bankruptcy law, a decision that would soon positively impact and change the lives of her future clients. Jasmine moved on to join another prominent bankruptcy firm, where she became the managing attorney and represented thousands of individuals in chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies. With more than 15 years of unparalleled experience and success, Jasmine has the legal tools to confidently advise and lead her clients to a place of financial stability. Her extensive years of practice in and out of courtrooms have earned her pristine reputations with judges and bankruptcy trustees alike. In turn, this familiarity with the bankruptcy laws and court system has enabled her to provide the most knowledgeable and strategic advice for the thousands of debtors that she has represented. Whether it is saving homes from foreclosure to stopping wage garnishments and creditor harassment, Jasmine is committed to bettering the lives of those stuck in financial hardship. As a seasoned attorney, Jasmine has seen and successfully dealt with a broad spectrum of circumstances and cases. Whatever the challenge, Jasmine’s clients can be assured that they have a relentless fighter advocating for their rights and protections. Jasmine’s ability to form close bonds with her clients is evidenced by their continued years of trust in her services. The idea of bankruptcy can be an intimidating and frightening process that is often accompanied by feelings of insecurity. As a result, Jasmine strives to meet each client with compassion, understanding and empathy. Together, she works with her clients to prioritize goals, set plans, and achieve the most realistic and beneficial outcomes. Outside of work, Jasmine enjoys being a “cool mom” to her two young energetic daughters. She also loves cooking, traveling and sightseeing. She is a licensed real estate broker and is fluent in Armenian. Jasmine is admitted to the California State Bar and United States District Court, Central District of California. Jasmine’s experience also includes representing individuals in personal injury cases, worker’s compensation, criminal law, and civil litigation.

Mr. Paranjpe is a Managing Partner and Shareholder at Paranjpe Mahadass Ruemke LLP and represents plaintiffs in complex civil/commercial litigation, class actions, and personal injury litigation.

Stevan Pardo is a leading authority on Florida construction and corporate hospitality law. During his more than 30 years as a construction litigator, Stevan has represented companies involved in virtually all aspects of the construction industry including owners, contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, sureties, and insurers. His legal representations have included delay and defect claims arising out of commercial and residential, high-rise residential, hospitality and resorts, multifamily, retail, and office construction projects. Stevan?s clients rely on him to advise them on all aspects of the delivery of construction and engineering projects, from procurement and the drafting and negotiation of contracts, to contract administration, the avoidance and resolution of disputes, and insurance matters. Stevan has developed an impressive track record representing developers and investors in multimillion-dollar real property transactions, including purchases and sales, joint ventures, and residential and commercial development. Stevan brings a unique perspective to the real estate side of his practice because of his 20 years of personal experience as a real estate developer and a hotel owner, builder, and operator. His own experience handling complex construction, buying and selling properties, and negotiating with lenders, has given him deep insight into the world of construction and renovation and has served to enhance the legal advice and business strategies he provides to his hotel clients. As a result of his practical knowledge, Stevan is well-versed in both the business impacts and legal aspects of his clients? real estate and construction endeavors. His real-world experience has helped Stevan to become a go-to attorney when negotiating and implementing real estate deals in Florida and across the country. Stevan?s distinctive business background also has given him a unique ability to troubleshoot difficult projects for clients before they devolve into full-blown disputes, and to craft business solutions to his clients? business problems. When necessary, however, Stevan brings extensive trial experience in representing clients before the Florida courts, federal courts, mediators, arbitration panels, and appellate courts. Other key areas of Stevan?s expertise include working with franchisors and franchisees, management companies, vendors, and insurers. Drawing from his real-life experience in hotel ownership, Stevan provides his clients with insight into the business aspects of a legal decision and the legal effects of a business decision. Stevan has developed relationships with various hotel franchisors, including Ritz Carlton, St. Regis, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and other well recognized industry flags. This holistic combination of legal experience and hospitality industry knowledge brings a critical and essential benefit to Stevan?s hotel and resort clients. Stevan?s membership in the American Hotel and Lodging Association and Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Hospitality Network allows him to remain current on issues relating to the business and legal challenges in today?s hospitality community. His role as President of the South Florida Chapter of International Network of Boutique and International Law Firms enables Stevan to keep his pulse on the trends, changes, and challenges facing the construction, real estate, and hospitality community in South Florida, the United States, and internationally. A strong believer in pro bono work, Stevan has committed his legal and construction skills to bettering his local community. He is the current chair of the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board. In that role, Stevan combines his experience as a real estate developer, a lawyer, and a resident to balance the importance of historic preservation with development. Stevan also serves as both construction and legal consultant to a large new community center in his neighborhood. He was the President of the Venetian Island Homeowners Association for several years and spear headed the historic preservation of the Venetian Causeway, a historic link between Miami and Miami Beach. Prior to launching his law firm, Stevan, an AV-rated lawyer, was a partner and leader of the construction litigation department of Greenberg Traurig, where he practiced law for more than a decade.

High School Education: Huntsville High School, 1968 Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University (B.S., 1973); Varsity Football Letterman Legal Education: St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1976); Law Review, Executive Editor, St. Mary's Law Journal, 1975 - 76; Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity; John M. Harlan Society, 1976 Admitted to Practice: 1976, Texas; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas Legal Memberships: Houston, Walker County, Montgomery County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas (Member, District 3B Grievance Committee, 1994-1997; Panel Chair, 1997-2000); The Texas Supreme Court Historical Society; Sustaining Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice Board Certifications: Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1986, re-certified 2011 Previous Legal Experience: Briefing Attorney, Supreme Court of Texas, 1976-1977; Associate Attorney, Fulbright & Jaworski, 1977 – 1979; Davis, Davis, Durham & Park, 1979-1989 Professional Honors: Named in, Texas Super Lawyers, by Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003 – 04, 2007 – 15; Received AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell – The Highest Possible Rating; inducted into American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2011.