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Our lead Attorney, Alterraon (Al) Phillips, is a licensed Building Contractor with in the field experience on both the design and construction side of the industry. As a graduate of the University of Florida Rinker School of Building Construction, he worked several years in the construction industry as an architects’ representative before returning to school and attended Nova Southeastern’s Shepard Broad Law Center evening program where he obtained his Juris Doctrine in 2007. Mr. Phillips’ in field experience helped him to understand the challenge of applying for a grant; then, acquiring property to develop. He understands the requirement to test the soil and dewater if necessary to place a proper foundation. From the foundation to the roof installation, Mr. Phillips understands the construction and development process. Whether representing architects, engineers, owners, contractors, material suppliers or subcontractors, Mr. Phillips can relate to your situation.

Attorney Phillips’ passion and knowledge of construction undoubtedly lead him into the real estate market. He has worked with developers to build the ideal commercial unit or multi-use building by overcoming zoning issues. Attorney Phillips has also assisted his domestic and international clients in acquiring land and determining the right purchase for their needs. The Real Estate aspect of Attorney Phillips’ practice does not only involve transactional work. He is also a litigator with experience in assisting homeowners with foreclosure defense; tenants and landlords in eviction matters; drafting, reviewing and handling disputes involving commercial and residential lease agreements; and he has handled different aspects in relation to condominium association and HOA disputes. It is important to know property disputes are not limited to the living. When you are looking to take care of loved ones after you have passed, Estate Planning is important. Attorney Phillips will be happy to discuss your options with you and your family and design a plan that will suit your needs.

Stacey Shenderov is an Associate Attorney at APLaw, where she focuses her practice on providing both litigation and transactional services to clients.

Ms. Shenderov received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from University of Miami in 2016. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor in 2022 from University of Miami School of Law. While in law school, she served as an active member of the International and Comparative Law Review and Health Rights Clinic and participated in the Startup Clinic which included United States Patent and Trademark Office and United States Department of Health and Human Services regulation matters. She was also recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship, LAA Scholarship and Dean’s Certificate of Achievement Award. Prior to joining APLaw, Ms. Shenderov was an Associate Attorney at Wicker Smith’s Fort Lauderdale office, where she focused her practice on commercial and civil litigation and regulation, including pharmaceutical, trademark, healthcare/medical regulation, construction, banking, real estate, defamation, freight transportation, and other matters.