Meet our trial team.

Five trial attorneys with decades of combined courtroom experience, dedicated to fighting for your rights in Miami and throughout South Florida.

Portrait of Robert J. Lee
Founding Partner
Admitted
2010
Licensed
Florida · Massachusetts
Federal
11th Circuit Court of Appeals · S.D. & M.D. Florida
Member
Florida Trial Lawyers Association · Dade County Bar Association · Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association

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Robert J. Lee

Founding trial attorney in Miami.

Mr. Lee was born in Toledo, Ohio, but has now spent the majority of his life here in South Florida, where he lives with his family and manages his law practice. He attended the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University and Florida State University during undergraduate school and obtained two majors before attending law school in Orlando, Florida.

Robert is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is also eligible to practice before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Robert is a member of the Florida Trial Lawyers Association, the Dade County Bar Association and the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Lee has been published in a host of legal areas and various legal publications over the years, has tried numerous cases to jury verdict, and is no stranger to the courtroom.

In his free time outside the courthouse, Mr. Lee enjoys spending every available minute with his family and their two dogs (also family members).

Education

  • J.D., Barry University School of Law, Orlando, Florida
  • B.A., Florida State University
  • Studies at the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University

Practice focus

Personal InjuryCivil LitigationTrial Law
Portrait of Michael V. Tichenor
Partner
Experience
30+ years in the courtroom
Licensed
Tennessee (1991) · Florida (2006)
Courts
U.S. Supreme Court · 6th & 3rd Circuits · W.D. Tennessee · S.D. Florida
Formerly
Special Judge, City of Memphis · Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade

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Michael V. Tichenor

Miami trial attorney with 30+ years of experience.

Mr. Tichenor obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and his law degree from the University of Memphis. He has been licensed in the State of Tennessee since 1991 and the State of Florida since 2006.

Mr. Tichenor is a member of the bar of the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, among others.

He is a former Special Judge for the City of Memphis, Administrative Judge for Shelby County, Tennessee, Assistant State Attorney with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, and Labor Counsel for the United States Merit Systems Protection Board.

Mr. Tichenor has first-chaired both jury and bench trials, arbitrations and mediations. He has appeared on television, been featured in newspapers, and been a featured speaker and author for nationwide seminars. He enjoys exploring Europe in his free time.

Education

  • J.D., University of Memphis
  • B.A., University of Florida

Practice focus

Trial LawArbitrationMediation
Portrait of Carlos A. Villalobos
Trial Attorney
Formerly
Assistant State Attorney
Licensed
Florida
Federal
S.D. & M.D. Florida
Honors
J.D. cum laude · Public service award, Bogotá

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Carlos A. Villalobos

Personal injury & property claims attorney.

Carlos A. Villalobos is a trial attorney with experience in both criminal defense and civil litigation. A first-generation American, Carlos brings a deep sense of purpose to his practice, driven by a commitment to service, advocacy and giving back to the community that shaped him.

Before pursuing a legal career, Carlos lived and worked in Bogotá and Medellín, Colombia, where he served as an English teacher and received a public service award in Bogotá for his dedication to education. During this time, he also helped build homes and taught English in underserved communities — experiences that instilled in him a lifelong passion for advocacy and service.

Carlos began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney, where he prosecuted hundreds of cases and gained extensive courtroom and trial experience while serving the public. That foundation continues to guide his work today, combining disciplined trial advocacy with empathy.

In addition to his private practice, Carlos has taken on pro bono criminal and civil matters to help individuals and families in need, continuing his commitment to serving the Latino community. Whether defending constitutional rights in criminal cases or pursuing justice in civil litigation, Carlos is guided by integrity, compassion and a firm belief in standing up for those who need it most.

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, St. Thomas University College of Law
  • B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
  • Member, Human Rights Law Review

Practice focus

Criminal DefenseCivil LitigationTrial LawDefamation
Portrait of Samuel Perez
Trial Attorney
Languages
English · Español · Português · working Italiano
Licensed
Florida
Federal
S.D. Florida
Background
Alternative dispute resolution · Massachusetts Dispute Resolution Services

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Samuel Perez

Trial attorney, fluent in three languages.

Samuel Perez is a trial attorney with experience in civil litigation. Born in Medellín, Colombia, Samuel uses his life experiences and cultural exposure to zealously represent his clients. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with a working knowledge of Italian, and is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Samuel spent his undergraduate career at Florida State University and earned his J.D. from New England Law | Boston, where he was named to the Dean's List multiple times.

He also interned at Massachusetts Dispute Resolution Services (MDRS), where he gained firsthand experience across the different areas of alternative dispute resolution — knowledge that serves his clients at every stage of litigation.

Samuel began his legal career as a law clerk for Robert J. Lee, where he has continued to build invaluable trial experience day in and day out. Today, he uses that experience to advocate for individuals and families in the court of law.

Education

  • J.D., New England Law | Boston
  • B.A., Florida State University

Practice focus

Civil LitigationTrial LawAlternative Dispute Resolution
Portrait of Steven Silverberg
Trial Attorney
Honors
Summa cum laude · 4th in a class of 200
Appellate
Florida's 2nd, 3rd & 4th District Courts of Appeal
Focus
Commercial, real estate & insurance litigation
Certificate
Taxation

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Steven Silverberg

Property insurance claims attorney.

Steven Silverberg is a trial attorney with experience in many areas of law, including high-stakes commercial litigation, real estate transactions and litigation, and insurance disputes. He was born and raised in Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C., and attended the University of Maryland, where he represented his school on the lacrosse field and in the classroom.

After graduation, Mr. Silverberg headed for warmer pastures and "took his talents to South Beach," attending St. Thomas University School of Law. There he served as Staff Editor of the St. Thomas Law Review, Active Learning Instructor for Property I and II, and Research Assistant for Professor John Makdisi, and was involved with the Mock Trial Team and the Cuban American Student Bar Association.

In his first year he received Book Awards for the highest grade in his class in Property II, Contracts II and Civil Procedure I. He earned a certificate in taxation and graduated 4th in his class of 200 with highest honors, summa cum laude.

Mr. Silverberg has represented businesses and individuals in trial and appellate courts all over the State of Florida — including the 2nd, 3rd and 4th District Courts of Appeal — and in many federal courts.

Education

  • J.D., summa cum laude, St. Thomas University School of Law (4th in class)
  • Certificate in Taxation
  • B.A., University of Maryland

Practice focus

Commercial LitigationReal Estate LitigationInsurance Disputes
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