Individual commitment to a group effort is what makes our team work. We bring diverse personalities, experiences and skills together for the benefit of clients. As we diligently maintain our own practice areas, we have implicit trust in each other, sharing thoughts and ideas to enrich the pool of knowledge and impact of decisions and actions.
“Great teamwork is the only way we create the breakthroughs
that define our careers.”
– Pat Riley
“Since the day I graduated law school, I wanted to be known for two things – breaking the lawyer stereotypes by doing things differently and being great at what I do. There are thousands of lawyers, from large international firms to the solo practitioner which makes the market for legal services very competitive. But at the end of the day what counts are the relationships you create with the people who put their trust in your skill and ability.
The key to successful representation of a business or real estate client is to understand what makes the client successful and then exceed their expectations by adding to their success through sound legal advice. I never make the mistake of believing that I can get those results alone. Representing a client is a team effort and that’s why our firm is so proud of the partners, associates and staff that make up our group. We strive for a level playing field among all job classifications … we don’t dwell on ranks or levels of authority because everyone contributes in an important way.
Each member of our firm plays a role and is equally appreciated and equally heeded. From your first visit, you will recognize that chemistry among our employees, and you will feel more comfortable and at ease about your decision to choose us as your lawyers. I know that you will have great trust in us when you see how much we trust each other.”
Business
Real Estate
Commercial Litigation
J.D., Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University
B.A., University of Florida (Finance)
Adam Klauber is the founder and managing partner of Klauber Goldman, P.A. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and has lived in South Florida since 1974. He focuses his practice on the areas of business, real estate, mortgage law, leases, contracts, insurance, and commercial litigation. Navigating the legalities of business and real estate is an art that requires precise attention to detail and an unrelenting eye for the unexpected. Adam has represented a wide variety of clients of all sizes in various business and real estate transactions focusing on protecting them from future litigation by making sure that everything is done right the first time. He serves as closing agent on commercial and residential real estate transactions, and as legal counsel on business transactions involving the sale and purchase of businesses and business assets, the set-up and classification of new corporate entities, and the creation and fine-tuning of shareholder agreements for new and existing corporations. Adam understands that his clients are expecting to create value through his services and he delivers on that expectation.
Adam earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University in 1997, after receiving a Finance degree from the University of Florida. He began his career as an Assistant Attorney General and moved into private practice in 1999. He has been a member of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida since 1997 and he is currently a member of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar. He is also a Level I member of Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC, and issues title insurance on residential and commercial real estate through Old Republic National Title Insurance Company.
In addition to maintaining a thriving law practice, Adam works tirelessly to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a non-profit, donor-supported organization dedicated to developing the means to control and cure cystic fibrosis. Adam’s son, Max, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, which is a life-threatening respiratory disease that affects an estimated 1000 new patients each year – most of whom are pre-school age children. He constantly speaks at events sponsored by the Foundation to share his personal experience, help raise awareness about CF and to motivate others to volunteer their time to help raise funds for the research that will ultimately lead to a cure for the disease. He has chaired the Great Strides Walk, which is an annual event in Ft. Lauderdale that raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. These walks, which are held throughout the country, raise hundreds of millions of dollars to support the Foundation’s research efforts.
Adam has always supported his community by coaching youth sports, recognizing that coaches are among the most influential adults in the lives of young people. In 2014, Adam founded the Team Swoop Youth Basketball Academy which is a charitable, travel basketball organization. Adam had the vision to re-imagine competitive youth basketball as a means to providing life-altering opportunities and role models where they do not otherwise exist. The organization focuses on empowering at-risk adolescents to become agents of change for themselves and their communities. They have built a strong brand, a program nationally ranked in the top 10 and a reputation in the community for changing the lives of young people. Adam also helped co-author a book about how the organization began. It’s called The Golden Child and you can find a copy at http://teamswoop.net/the-golden-child/.
“Great communication is the key to a long-lasting, successful attorney-client relationship. Providing proper verbal and written communications is a skill that I have worked diligently to develop since I began my career in 1998. I keep my clients informed and aware, so they can participate and contribute to everything I do for them. As a litigator, I deal with a lot of information from other lawyers, experts, witnesses, courts and my clients. It takes great effort to manage all of it and I have an elite team that keeps that information accessible to me and helps me develop and constantly improve the methods we use to be sure that our clients never wait too long when they need me.”
Insurance Defense
First Party Insurance Coverage
Medical Malpractice Defense
Complex General Liability
Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in 1998
Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Political Science from Brooklyn College 1995
Hailey A. Goldman is a partner at Klauber Goldman, PA, focusing her practice on Property Litigation and General Liability matters, including First Party Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injuries. In addition to general insurance defense, Hailey devotes most of her practice to the area of first-party property insurance litigation, representing insurance companies. She has broad litigation and trial experience litigating residential property claims, representing property insurance companies on cases ranging from hurricanes, water and fire damage, burglary and vandalism claims. Hailey has represented physicians and other healthcare professionals for 20 years.
Hailey earned her JD from Nova Southeastern University in 1998, where she still donates time to serve as a moot court judge. She began her career at the Florida Attorney General's Office as an Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Children and Families. In 1999, Hailey went into private practice handling complex Medical Malpractice litigation and Insurance Defense matters, including First Party Property matters. In addition to her busy practice, Hailey has devoted her professional time to ensuring the highest standards of ethics are maintained and followed by lawyers in her community by serving as the Chairperson for the Florida Bar Grievance Committee, Seventeenth District.
Hailey is an involved parent of two, spending time volunteering at their schools and serving as a judge for the debate team.
“Clear and consistent communication between attorney and client are the foundation of a fruitful professional relationship. Litigation can be expensive, slow and often unpredictable. I pride myself on setting and managing client expectations at the outset of my representation and maintaining consistent communication regarding recent developments and strategy. A high level of communication reduces the stress associated with litigation, so my clients stay informed and involved. Regardless of the complexity or value of a client’s case, each deserves and receives the same attention and effort.”
Community Association Representation
First and Third-Party Property Insurance
Commercial Collections
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Business
Commercial Litigation
J.D., Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University
B.S., University of South Florida (Special Education)
Mitchell Haller is a Senior Attorney at Klauber Goldman, P.A. with over 17 years of legal practice experience. Mitch was born and raised in Miami, Florida. His legal career began and remains focused on protecting, defending, and enforcing his client’s rights and interests in the State and Federal Courts of Florida through zealous, ethical representation. Mitch never takes for granted the unique privilege he enjoys as a legal professional and the trust placed in his hands by his clients. Mitch represents a diverse group of clients from multi-national corporations to single family homeowners. He has handled cases from multi-million-dollar casualty/hurricane claims to emotional support animal disputes. No matter the size of the client or the value of the case, each matter is special and unique and receives Mitch’s best effort, care and attention.
“The most important skills that I incorporate while practicing law are compassion and empathy. Clients retain a lawyer to advise them in the toughest of times. In every case, I try to put myself into their shoes so that I can see matters from their point of view, understand what they are seeking from the matter at hand, and provide them with a result that is both satisfying and cost effective.”
Probate Administration and Litigation
Estate Planning
Commercial Litigation
J.D., Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University
B.A., Florida International University (Political Science)
Lawrence A. “Larry” Franco is of counsel to Klauber Goldman. As a native Floridian, he has deep roots in South Florida and incorporates his commitment to the community in his life and practice. Larry focuses his practice in the areas of Probate Administration, Estate Planning and the related litigation matters that arise. He has had the privilege of representing a broad spectrum of clients, from small businesses and individuals to public corporations, and has had the opportunity to administer and litigate issues in estates involving millions of dollars.
Larry earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida International University where he graduated cum laude. At FIU, he was Chief Justice of the Student Court, made the Dean’s List every quarter, and was named a Florida Department of Education Scholar. Larry then moved on to Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center where he earned his Juris Doctor degree with highest honors, summa cum laude. At Nova, he was the recipient of the prestigious Goodwin Scholar Award, which provided a full tuition scholarship, and was a member of the Nova Law Review.
Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999, Larry is accepted to practice by the Florida Supreme Court, in all the Courts in the State of Florida, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He litigates cases throughout the State of Florida. Larry is a former member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and the Association of Florida Elder Law Attorneys. He is a current member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar.
Larry has played an active role in coaching youth sports in the community. He has coached at- risk youth in baseball in North Miami Beach, as well as his own two sons, Cameron and Tyler, in baseball, basketball, football and soccer in both Plantation PAL Sports and in the Town of Davie.
Sara Walters is a Senior Associate with Klauber Goldman, P.A. Although she was born in Montreal, and speaks fluent French, Sara is a native Floridian, having grown up in Fort Lauderdale. She focuses her legal practice on the areas of business, contracts, insurance and commercial litigation. Sara has over 15 years of litigation experience as well as several years of experience as general counsel for a large international company. Her diverse background has instilled an understanding of the needs of a variety of clients in a multitude of business and legal circumstances.
Sara earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Florida State University College of Law in 2003, after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication at Boston University. She has been a member of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida since 2003.