FRANTZ K. VITAL
Frantz's practice is focused on civil litigation with an emphasis on Florida Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability Claims, Private Insurance Disability Claims, State of Florida Disability Claims, Federal Veteran’s Benefits and Veteran’s Medical Malpractice Claims (FTCA).
He represents exclusively Claimant’s disability and injury claims in the areas mentioned above. Frantz has represented well over 500 Claimant’s in their efforts to obtain critical and much needed medical, disability and indemnity benefits. Frantz is a member of The Florida Bar and is accredited to appear before the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
Additionally, Frantz also served as an Officer in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired after 24 years of service, as a Senior Judge Advocate in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his military career, he participated in a variety of active duty missions that included a counter-drug mission with the Federal Bureau of Investigations and Humanitarian Relief efforts in Haiti and El Salvador.
Frantz is married and the father of 3 minor children. He is also a youth soccer and lacrosse coach. Frantz is fluent in Haitian Creole.
Bars and Courts:
- 1993 Florida State Bar
- 2002 US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- US Department of Veterans Affairs (Accredited to appear)
Accreditation:
- Accredited to appear before the US Department of Veterans Affairs
Education:
- 1993 J.D., University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL
- 1987 B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Military:
- 2001 Graduate Command and General Staff College, Fort Dix, NJ
- 1987 Commissioned Officer (ROTC), Distinguished Military Graduate, Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Military Awards and Decorations include:
- Legion of Merit
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Joint Service Commendation Medal Member
Associations:
- The Florida Bar
- Haitian Lawyers Association
- Broward County Bar Association
- US Department of Veterans Affairs (Accredited to appear)
JONATHAN KANE
Jonathan Kane is a South Florida native, who was born and raised in North Miami Beach, Florida. Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, and law degree from the University of Miami. While in law school and until graduation, Jonathan served as an intern to the Honorable Judge A. Jay Cristol.
During the past 23 years Jonathan has earned a reputation as a litigator who provides timely and effective counsel to his clients. He believes that an informed client, is a good client. Jonathan’s practice is concentrated in the areas of personal injury, auto accidents and wrongful death claims in venues throughout Florida.
Jonathan has been recognized in Florida Trend magazine as one of South Florida’s “legal elite,” and named one of the top lawyers by AVVO. He is a member of several judicial organizations including the ABA and FWA. Jonathan is admitted to practice in all jurisdictions in the State of Florida, and has been admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Jonathan is married and has three children. He enjoys outdoors activities to include deep sea fishing and scuba diving.
Bars and Courts:
- 1994 Florida State Bar
- 2002 US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Education:
- 1994 J.D. University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL
- 1991 B.A. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA