Blog

So you want to have a baby?  In today’s era, there are so many ways to start a family.  The traditional way, adoption, foster care and even surrogacy! Few states regulate surrogacies.  In Florida, the arrangement is legal and is regulated by surrogacy laws. Surrogacy is defined as a legal agreement, where a woman agrees to bear a child for someone else for that person to become the legal and emotional parent of the child.  A surrogacy arrangement can run anywhere from $25,000 to over a $100,000.  Celebrities such as Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nicole Kidman and Gabrielle Union... Read More

Third podcast episode released of The Law Of The Land. In this episode of Law of the Land, we talk with attorney Matthew Dietz, an ADA lawyer’s journey advocating for people’s rights. Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the origins of the Americans with Disabilities Act, navigating a complex healthcare system, and even obtaining certification for an emotional support duck. Hosted By: Sarah Zabel Podcast By: Audastio Inc Featuring: Matthew Dietz Spotify: https: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FAO1JVVvgbuNsQLcl2FE6 Google Play Music Podcast: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I6rzgrqpdxnrtb2e5obd7n4xhti Apple Podcast: http://thelawoftheland.libsyn.com/website/episode-3-dignity-for-the-disabled

         In less than a week, Miami will proudly host the Super Bowl LIV.  Despite how exciting it is that the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will be fighting for a win, that is not the only fight that Miami will have that weekend.   Unfortunately, Miami Dade claims the number 1 spot in Florida for human trafficking and the third in the state of Florida.           Did you know that sex traffickers target vulnerable children, particularly those that have been sexually exploited, those that are runaways and those in foster care?          Did you know that 40%... Read More

Sarah Zabel (Former Circuit Court Judge) presented a CLE Webinar entitled “Practice Management & Trial Prep: Common Witness Mistakes Attorneys Make,” on December 16, 2019. Course Description A lawyer’s skill in examining a witness or making the right objection is a key factor in the overall success of a case. Trial lawyers make common mistakes with witnesses throughout the journey of litigation. The objective of this course will examine witness mistakes made by lawyers when navigating a case from start to finish. Examples of pitfalls will be given (PowerPoint) of common mistakes made by lawyers with their witnesses. Also taught... Read More

Former Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel was featured in Voyage Magazine. Ms. Zabel discusses her life journey from her start in law school, to becoming a Judge, and then pursuing her entrepreneurial venture in the world of alternative dispute resolution. “I feel privileged to have been featured in Voyage Magazine,” said Sarah Zabel. Click on the link below to read the full article. http://voyagemia.com/interview/meet-sarah-zabel-maze-resolutions-pa-miami-beach/?fbclid=IwAR3b-eJgWAIBC5EXfi5TLv9xtD6qavNoQHNoZPitTkMwdzCX-nihV0YW-NM

Second podcast episode released of The Law Of The Land. We spoke with attorney Kaustubh Nadkarni, one of South Florida’s most successful practitioners of intellectual property law. From patents to trademarks to copyright, Nadkarni’s work today owes much to Marshall’s 1803 ruling in Marbury versus Madison. Recently, we sat down with Nadkarni to discuss his attraction to IP law, where its origins lie, and where its going towards the future.🎙⚖️🏛🇺🇸 Hosted By: Sarah Zabel Podcast By: Audastio Inc Featuring: Kaustubh Nadkarni Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2mxj7qq Google Play Music Podcast: https://bit.ly/2YtpVqf Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2nsI4Up

October 17, 2019 – MAZE Resolutions PA is pleased to announce the addition of former Circuit Court Judge Mari Sampedro-Iglesia. Ms. Iglesia will be facilitating in broad ranges of dispute resolution, including, personal injury, foreclosure, real estate, first property insurance, professional malpractice, employment, maritime, class action, banking, bankruptcy, construction, securities, products liability, discrimination, sports & entertainment, post-judgement, paternity, divorce, complex unified family court cases, and early mediation before the case is filed. However, her focus will be on family-related matters. From 1989 to 2009; Ms. Iglesia practiced with several Miami-based law firms, as well as practiced as a sole practitioner,... Read More

First podcast episode released of The Law Of The Land! We sat down with Yechezkel Rodal of Rodal Law, to discuss civil rights law. Tune into our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Play Music Podcast! 🎙⚖️🏛 Hosted By: Sarah Zabel Podcast By: Audastio Inc Spotify⬇️https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TgwJAgiQDy8tApQQ2qmy8 Google Play Music Podcast⬇️https://bit.ly/2YtpVqf Apple Podcast⬇️http://thelawoftheland.libsyn.com/website/episode-one-how-we-do-civil-rights?fbclid=IwAR2dbquE_TMykXQcUaX0Rs7sHTLLg1y_J2ro4NH97rq60TrX_jCz962OS5c