In 2002, out of 88 trial attorneys in the Tampa office, Mr. Chalela received the honor of Litigator of the Year from the Hillsborough County’s Public Defender. To top it off, Jorge Chalela also received the title of Employee of the Year in 2002, when at the time he was the Bureau Chief for the Division of Sex Crimes and Major crimes unit in Tampa. Mr. Jorge Leon Chalela receives outstanding recognition from Florida’s legal community for his experience, successes, and character, and his peers often seek his advice and help in Complex Criminal Litigation, both at the Federal and State level. Backed by such esteem from the legal community, Jorge Leon Chalela and the others at Chalela Law Group, Attorneys at Law, continue to defend their clients, handling legal battles regarding personal injuries and car accidents and more serious matters, such as homicide, sexual assault, lewd and lascivious molestations, kidnaping, armed robberies, and complex importation and distribution of narcotics Rico cases. During his lengthy career in law, Jorge Leon Chalela has tried over 200 jury trials and served thousands of clients, among whom many were pro bono cases. Before he was at the top of his game at his Florida-based law offices in Tampa Bay, Jorge Leon Chalela was studying law at one of the top law schools in the nation. Jorge Leon Chalela was a student at the University of Michigan Law School, which numbers among the top 10 law schools in the U.S. of the over 365 accredited law schools in the U.S. Jorge Leon Chalela earned his B.A. in 1990 and followed up with his J.D. in 1993 at University of Michigan. Three years later, Jorge Leon Chalela began representing the accused in Florida's Criminal Courts, where he has vigorously reamined one of the key leaders in the criminal defense community of Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk, and Manatee Counties as well as before the United States Middle District Court of Florida. In his spare time, Jorge Leon Chalela enjoys reading and is a fan of books written by legendary writers Fyodor Dostoevsky, Friedrich Nietzsche, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Plato's Socratic based argument. In addition, Jorge Leon Chalela likes to take part in marathon swimming, karate, power weightlifting, and competitive speed chess. ...

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United Defense Group’s Supervising Attorney and Certified Criminal Law Specialist Alan Baum commands an extraordinary track record of more than 40 years of legal service, during which time he has won over 80 percent of his cases. As the lead attorney for criminal defense firm United Defense Group, Alan Baum provides unmatched expertise and experience. Alan Baum brings knowledge garnered from successfully trying over 20 murder cases to United Defense Group. In addition to his superb courtroom persona, United Defense Group’s Alan Baum has the distinct honor of being recognized by the California Board of Legal Specialization. Adding to his value to California-based United Defense Group, Alan Baum has earned the highest possible AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating. In addition, Alan Baum brings unsurpassed experience handling high-profile cases to United Defense Group. Baum has triumphantly represented members of the Cali Cartel in Federal Court in California and New York. United Defense Group’s Alan Baum has commentated for the tabloid news program Hard Copy. Upholding the significant accreditations of United Defense Group’s nearly 200 nationwide attorneys, Alan Baum was noted as a top defense lawyer in a Forbes Magazine article. Additionally, Southern California Super Lawyers magazine voted United Defense Group’s Alan Baum in the top five percent of premier criminal defense attorneys in Southern California. United Defense Group’s Alan Baum is licensed to practice in more than 40 districts in the United States. Baum provides a network of professional insight to United Defense Group through his involvement with the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ), the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, and the California Public Defenders Association, which are just a few of the many organizations to which Baum belongs. Before joining United Defense Group, Alan Baum graduated with a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a J.D. from the San Fernando Valley College of Law. Baum received his professional start in criminal justice with the Los Angeles County Probation Department before becoming the accomplished United Defense Group attorney he is today....

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Connecticut-based Attorney Charles Robert Knight is an expert litigator with a diverse legal background. Over the course of his professional career, Charles Robert Knight has served in a number of capacities, including Senior Counsel, Claim Counsel, and Municipal Judge. Currently serving as the Senior Counsel for Pastore Law Firm, Charles Robert Knight oversees broker-dealer arbitrations, aids in the enforcement of corporate guarantees, and litigates in a variety of areas. Throughout his career, Attorney Charles Robert Knight has proven a valuable asset to every company he has worked for. In a role he held concurrently with his role at Pastore Law Firm, Attorney Charles Robert Knight served as General Counsel, Executive Vice President, and Corporate Secretary for Flight Safety Technologies, Inc. In these capacities, Charles Robert Knight managed international trade agreement negotiations and intellectual property license agreements, handled the company’s litigation, and ensured the company’s compliance with the SEC. Prior to joining Flight Safety Technologies, Inc. in 2005, Charles Robert Knight oversaw complex commercial litigation for Brown Raysman Law Firm. Charles Robert Knight also maintained a private practice from 1992 to 2004, specializing in cases pertaining to employment law and insurance coverage. Charles Robert Knight held leading roles with Aetna Property and Casualty Company, Stewart & Irwin Law Firm, and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. Attorney Charles Robert Knight obtained his Juris Doctor from the Indiana University School of Law. Charles Robert Knight is a member in good standing of the American Bar Association. ...

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