Your Lawyers

John Urban is a founding member of Urban Thier & Federer, Attorneys at Law, and a managing partner of the legally independent firm in Orlando, where he is also based. His legal practice focuses on civil litigation, particularly in the areas of business and contract disputes, commercial law, debt collection and enforcement, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. Additionally, he advises on international law, including real estate law, probate matters, and domestic and cross-border business transactions.

Carl Christian Thier regularly commutes between the USA, Germany, and Great Britain, handling international corporate mandates on-site. His specialization lies in international corporate law, contract law, and tax law, including tax planning, as well as general business law matters. A particular focus of his work is on investments between Germany and the United States. Mr. Thier is admitted as a Rechtsanwalt (attorney) in Germany and as an Attorney at Law in New York, and he handles mandates related to the USA, Germany, Great Britain, and other jurisdictions.

Lawyer Laich predominantly works in corporate law, inheritance law including inheritance tax law, and real estate law. Furthermore, she advises and represents clients in commercial and residential tenancy law. She assists both private and corporate clients with legal structuring, contract reviews, and litigation. Her work encompasses comprehensive legal advice as well as consistent representation in court in civil disputes.

Gaël Beriro is an attorney at the U.S. law firm and Of Counsel at Urban Thier & Federer Rechtsanwälte. He heads the office in Palm Beach, Florida, where he is also based. Mr. Beriro primarily serves international clients, focusing on real estate law, estate planning, and probate matters. He advises on cross-border asset structures and provides comprehensive support to clients on real estate and estate law issues.

Ian Bridge is an Of-Counsel attorney and leads the firm's London office. From his base in London, he advises international clients in cross-border business law matters. His work includes, in particular, strategic advice on international business relationships and the coordination of complex mandates across different legal jurisdictions and firm locations.

Dr. David A. Columna is a senior attorney and is admitted to practice in the Dominican Republic. His practice focuses on litigation and arbitration, as well as civil, criminal, corporate, and real estate law. He advises domestic and international clients in both litigious and non-litigious matters and has extensive experience in complex commercial disputes.

Tushaar Desai is Of Counsel attorney in Orlando. He is part of the US law firm Urban Thier & Federer, Attorneys at Law, and represents clients particularly in immigration and family law. Furthermore, he represents clients in civil litigation, personal injury cases, landlord-tenant law, and foreclosure proceedings, especially in residential matters.

Barry Fischer is an of-counsel attorney based in the New York office. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on economic and financial fraud. He represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters and advises on the strategic enforcement and defense of claims, personal injury cases, as well as in tenancy law and mortgage foreclosures in the area of housing law.

Alvaro Genaro Gubert is a foreign Of Counsel at Urban Thier & Federer Attorneys at Law and a legal consultant specializing in Brazilian law based in Orlando. He is admitted to practice law in Brazil and is registered as a Foreign Legal Consultant with the Florida Bar. His practice focuses on advising clients on Brazilian law in an international context.

Baylor Johnson is an associate attorney at Urban Thier & Federer Law Firm in Orlando. His practice focuses on civil litigation, particularly in the areas of personal injury and contract disputes. In addition, he practices criminal defense as well as estate and probate law, including wills, trusts, and property disputes.

Mr. Kovack is a senior attorney in Connecticut specializing in civil litigation, with a focus on commercial and construction law, personal injury, product liability, real estate litigation, and employment law. He also handles mediation and arbitration proceedings, manages residential and commercial lease disputes, handles probate and estate disputes, and represents clients in appeals.

Mr. Leibert is of counsel at Urban Thier & Federer, P.C., in Orlando. As a member of the U.S. law firm, he specializes in national and international personal injury cases as well as criminal defense. In addition, he represents clients in cases involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Dr. Linden is a German attorney and heads the UTF office in Aachen. He specializes in commercial, contract, and public procurement law. Previously, he served for many years as mayor of the city of Aachen and is an honorary citizen of the Euregio cities of Aachen, Liège, Hasselt, and Heerlen. Since 2009, he has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Society for the Awarding of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen.

Patricia M. Lee is a senior attorney in the Orlando office of UTF Urban Thier & Federer and a member of the U.S. law firm Urban Thier & Federer P.A. Her practice focuses on family and estate law. She represents clients in particular in custody and child support disputes, child support determinations, enforcement proceedings, asset distribution, and in cases involving subsequent modifications of court decisions.

Sandra Navidi is admitted to practice law in both Germany and the state of New York. After studying at the University of Cologne, she earned a Master of Laws in Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law from Fordham University School of Law in New York. She advises clients with international operations on business and finance law matters.

Pascale Norris is a senior attorney at Urban Thier & Federer and heads the firm’s Paris office. She is a member of the New York and Paris bars and practices primarily in the areas of business law, dispute resolution, and contract law in France.

Dr. Isabel Saulnier is Of Counsel and works in the Houston, Texas office. She is admitted to practice law in both Germany and the state of Texas and is a member of the State Bar of Texas. Her primary focus is on international business law, as well as family and inheritance law.

Ashlee Schaller is an attorney and has been with the firm since 2014. Her focus is on corporate transactions and immigration law. She advises clients on business structuring and handles international mandates. Ms. Schaller is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Michael Soroy is admitted to practice law before federal and state courts in the United States. He studied at European and American universities and is fluent in several European languages; Norwegian is his native language. In addition to his law degree, he holds an MBA and advises clients on international business law matters.

Mr. Sweeney focuses on inheritance law, particularly in the areas of wills, trusts, and estate planning. He also advises on elder law, tax law, business law, mergers and acquisitions, and international law. He comprehensively assists clients with strategic asset planning and complex business law matters.