FLORIDA PROBATE & FAMILY LAW FIRM - Key Persons
Anwar Hadeed lived in Antigua and Barbuda until moving to the United States at 17 years old. Following high school, Mr. Hadeed graduated summa cum laude with Bachelor of Arts double major degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Moravian College in Pennsylvania.
Thereafter, he moved to Miami, FL to attend law school at Florida International University (FIU). While at FIU Law, Mr. Hadeed had been on the Dean's List several times and was involved in many organizations including the Caribbean Student Bar Association, Black Law Student Association, and International Law Student Association. Mr. Hadeed started working closely with attorney Samah Abukhodeir as a law clerk since the start of his second year of law school and very quickly worked his way from being a law clerk to an associate attorney.
Job Titles:
- Client Relations Specialist
Beatriz Reyes was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Ms. Reyes is currently working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at Central American Technological University. Ms. Reyes is a Client Relations Specialist at the Firm who helps clients from the beginning to the end.
Previously, Beatriz worked as the manager of the legal assistant's team in a firm specializing in personal injury where she discovered her passion for helping people in need. Ms. Reyes has broad experience in client relations and records management. She believes that organization and communication are key to the success of a case.
In her free time, Ms. Reyes enjoys singing, listening to good music and dancing.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Family Law Department
Ms. Shapiro is a graduate of the University of Miami (B.A., 1972), the University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1990), and Pine Manor College (LittD., 2018), where she received an Honorary Doctorate of Law and Letters. Ms. Shapiro established her own practice between 1994-2019 and then decided to join The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm in 2019 as the Chair of the Family Law department.
Ms. Shapiro has extensive litigation experience in child and family law, with particular emphasis in divorce, child custody, domestic violence, matrimonial law, post dissolution, collaborative law, and grandparent visitation rights. Ms. Shapiro is A-V rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest ranking awarded to an attorney. Additionally, Ms. Shapiro has been listed in Super Lawyers for numerous years and listed in The South Florida Legal Guide for her distinguished professional service.
A longtime resident of Miami, Ms. Shapiro has served on the board of numerous community organizations, including sitting as the Chair of the City of Miami Community Relations Board from 2003-2006 and as Chair of the City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel from 2007 to 2009. She served on the Panel which is charged with the responsibility of investigating police misconduct. Additionally, Ms. Shapiro is a founding member of the Collaborative Family Law Institute, a Miami-Dade based non-profit association dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of a family-focused alternative to litigated divorce.
Since becoming a member of the Florida Bar in 1991, Ms. Shapiro has managed several significant representations. Her success includes having both temporary and permanent alimony awards set aside, setting aside prenuptial agreements on the grounds of being both unconscionable and coerced and grandparent custody awards where previously no visitation was awarded and demonstrable harm had come to the child.
Job Titles:
- Director of Client Engagement
Danielle Urrutia was born and raised in South Florida. She pursued her Bachelors degree in Philosophy from Florida International University along with a Minor in Public Relations. Prior to obtaining her Bachelor's degree, she attended Miami Dade College where she completed her Associates degree in Arts. During her years at Miami Dade College, Danielle was also dually enrolled in the University of Miami as a member of the Miami Hurricanettes Dance Team which accepted exceptional dancers from Colleges or Universities whose music programs were closed.
Whilst studying and dancing, Danielle helped pioneer the craft beer movement that is currently flourishing in South Florida. By the time she graduated, she had successfully submerged herself into the craft beer community as a Sales Guru. Within her first 2 years in sales, she was recognized as top 5 highest in sales in the state. Currently, Danielle has over 8 years of Sales, translating to a deep passion for acquiring more knowledge as a tool to help others.
At the end of 2019, Danielle decided it was time to pursue her passion for helping others and left the beer community temporarily to follow her dream of becoming an attorney. While studying for the LSAT, she worked under the President of the Florida Bar, Dori Foster-Morales, as a receptionist and legal assistant in 2020. Danielle plans to apply to a Law School in South Florida with hopes of obtaining her Juris Doctor by the end of spring 2021.
Combining her legal experience and extensive sales experience, she currently holds the position of "Director of Client Engagement".
In her free time, she enjoys concerts, sports, traveling, and spending time with her dogs and family.
Job Titles:
- Personal Assistant to Managing Partner
Juanita Cardona was born in Ibague, Colombia, and raised in Miami, Florida, where she completed grade school and high school before attending the Honor's College at Florida International University (FIU). She received her Bachelors of Science in Public Relations, Advertising & Applied Communications and studied abroad at SKEMA Business School in the South of France. During her time abroad, she also became interested in business and finance.
During her time at FIU, she became a member of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity and served as the Philanthropy Vice President. Juanita has always been passionate about serving her community and is always looking for a new opportunity to be involved. Juanita is currently studying for the LSAT and is aspiring to attend law school in New York City to obtain her Juris Doctor and has an interest in international, fashion, and corporate law. As Juanita continues to pursue her career in law school, while studying for the LSAT, she is working to gain experience and knowledge in the field by joining the FLPFL firm, an experienced law firm in South Florida.
Juanita is natively fluent in English and Spanish and is proficient in French. She continues to work on improving her French and wishes to learn Korean and a few other languages. She is an avid traveler and aspires to continue to do so while also sharing her experiences through her own blog. During her spare time, Juanita is passionate about fitness, cooking new vegetarian recipes, and reading biographies.
Krizia L. Toledo was born and raised in South Florida where she attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory and discovered her calling to practice law. After high school, Ms. Toledo attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Communications and Sociology. Upon completing her undergraduate studies, Ms. Toledo enrolled in Nova Southeastern University - Shephard Broad Law Center, where while completing her Juris Doctor, she served as the 2L Representative and Secretary on the executive board of the Student Bar Association. Ms. Toledo was also involved in several other organizations including Tort Law Society, Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Cuban American Bar Association and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. During law school, Ms. Toledo was a Pro Bono Intern for the Special Prosecutions Unit at the State Attorney's Office of the 17th Judicial Circuit and she clerked for a prominent Federal Criminal Defense and Appellate attorney in Miami, Florida.
Upon her admission to the Florida Bar, Ms. Toledo began practicing in the area of Family Law, including domestic violence, and continues to successfully assist clients in navigating through difficult times. Ms. Toledo is fluent in English and Spanish.
On a personal note, Ms. Toledo has been an avid volunteer for the American Cancer Society since 2006 and actively participates in the women's group at her church. She also enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, boating, and gardening.
Job Titles:
- Client Relations Specialist
Stephany Hernandez was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Ms. Hernandez is currently working on her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at University of the People, an American-accredited online University. Ms. Hernandez is a Client Relations Specialist at the Firm who helps clients from the onset of their case. She has always had a passion for people and shares her passion for helping others at The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm.
Previously, Stephany has worked with NGO's whose focus have been children and their families. In her free time Stephany enjoys art, long walks, and spending time with her dog, Timon. Whenever possible she also enjoys traveling and visiting new places and people.