Firm In the News


 

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate is featured frequently in the news and its attorneys are relied upon by media members as expert technical information sources.  Click on the headlines below to view news clips featuring the Firm and its attorneys in various print and broadcast media.

 

     

Howard Talenfeld honored by the Florida Bar
July 22nd, 2010 - Plantation Forum

Howard Talenfeld receives President's Award of Merit from the Florida Bar
July 21st, 2010 - Florida Bar News

You're Invited: Complimentary Worldwide Webinar on 2010 Florida Insurance Legislative Action - May 5, 2010
May 4th, 2010 -

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate Partner Rich Fidei Featured on Wall Street Journal Front Page Today--April 19, 2010
April 19th, 2010 -

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate's Karen Purdy Featured in The Miami Herald: Patrons adjust to budget cuts at Broward libraries
December 22nd, 2009 -

Mike Colodny: Florida Regulators Found a White Knight in Ascendant Insurance
November 2nd, 2009 -

Mike Colodny: Florida Regulators Found A White Knight in Ascendant Insurance
November 2nd, 2009 -

Article with Howard Talenfeld: Reports: State child abuse deaths climb
November 2nd, 2009 - Daytona Beach News-Journal

Fred Karlinsky speaks at AICP Gulf States Chapter Education Day
September 15th, 2009 - Florida Bar News

Lawyers sought to help Southwest Florida children - Article Featuring Howard Talenfeld
September 11th, 2009 - Fort Myers News-Press

Mike Colodny in the Insurance Journal: New Insurer Ascendant to Rescue First Commercial Insureds, Jobs in Florida
September 4th, 2009 -

Mike Colodny in The Miami Herald: New firm to cover most First Commercial Insurance policyholders
September 4th, 2009 -

Fred Karlinsky's office featured in Lawyers USA
August 15th, 2009 - Lawyers USA

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate’s Fred Karlinsky Speaks at AICP Insurance Education Day
August 14th, 2009 - DBusinessNews

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate’s Fred Karlinsky Tapped as London-Based Insurance Market Instructor for Sixth Consecutive Year
August 14th, 2009 - DBusinessNews

Article on Howard Talenfeld's goal to create a Statewide Office of the Children's Advocate
August 1st, 2009 - Florida Bar News

Editorial by Howard Talenfeld and Maria Abate: Survey needed to curb use of durgs
July 3rd, 2009 - Sun-Sentinel

Howard Talenfeld comments on ChildNet
June 25th, 2009 - Sun-Sentinel

Michael Rothschild has joined Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate
June 25th, 2009 - Daily Business Review

Katie Scott Webb comments on Citizens raising rates
June 12th, 2009 - South Florida Business Journal

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate attorneys named Florida Super Lawyers for 2009
June 1st, 2009 - Florida Super Lawyers

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate Shareholders Howard Talenfeld and Maria Abate hold press conference for Maltez case
May 20th, 2009 - WFOR CBS 4

Comments from Fred Karlinsky on State Farm bill
May 11th, 2009 - Daily Business Review

Howard Talenfeld appointed chair of Florida Bar Legal Needs of Children Committee
May 11th, 2009 - Daily Business Review

Lawsuits filed over severely abused special-needs children - Lawsuit filed by Howard Talenfeld
May 1st, 2009 - Orlando Sentinel

Suit Contends City Failed to Prevent Adoption Fraud- Lawsuit filed by Howard Talenfeld
April 30th, 2009 - New York Times

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate adds associates Erdelyi and Loeb
April 29th, 2009 - Daily Business Review

Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate continues expansion
April 27th, 2009 - Sun-Sentinel

Katie Scott Webb joins Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate, as seen in the Daily Business Review
April 24th, 2009 - Daily Business Review

Florida's Children First recognizes "friends" at 2009 Broward Reception
February 11th, 2009 - Sun-Sentinel

Howard Talenfeld verdict as seen in Youth Today
February 5th, 2009 - Youth Today

Howard Talenfeld Nassau Foster Care verdict as seen in Florida Times Union
February 3rd, 2009 - Florida Times-Union

Susan Verini Joins Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate
January 26th, 2009 - Sun-Sentinel

People on the Move LAW: Susan Verini
January 23rd, 2009 - South Florida Business Journal

People on the Move: Susan Verini
January 14th, 2009 - Daily Business Review

DCF slapped over sloppy records
December 26th, 2008 - Florida Times-Union

Lawsuit stands for raped foster kids
December 16th, 2008 - Miami Herald

St. Pete Times: Mike Colodny--'We have to have real reinsurance that's going to deliver'
December 15th, 2008 -

Mike Colodny: Florida Property & Casualty Association Seeks Fairness in Tower Hill FHCF Petition Intervention
December 11th, 2008 -

Mike Colodny On Behalf of FPCA--St. Petersburg Times: Insurer wants refund
December 11th, 2008 -

In the Know: Talenfeld FCF
December 10th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

Week in Review: NAPSLO
December 4th, 2008 - South Florida Business Journal

People on the Move: Howard Talenfeld FCF
December 1st, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

News and Notes: Fidei Reinsurance Podcast
December 1st, 2008 - Florida Bar News

Talenfeld to lead Children First
December 1st, 2008 - Florida Bar News

Florida Adopts New Ratings-Based Reinsurance Collateral Rule
December 1st, 2008 - Florida Underwriter

Lawyers in the Limelight: Talenfeld FCF reelection
December 1st, 2008 - Broward Barrister

Florida spends big to fight foster children's rape claims
November 25th, 2008 - Miami Herald

Legal: Maria Abate PILS
November 11th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

People: Howard Talenfeld FCF Reelection
November 6th, 2008 - Daily Business Review

Movers: Maria Abate PILS
November 3rd, 2008 - Miami Herald

Lawyers in the Limelight: Fidei AICP
November 1st, 2008 - Broward Barrister

People on the Move: Maria Abate PILS
October 31st, 2008 - South Florida Business Journal

People: Maria Abate PILS
October 28th, 2008 - Daily Business Review

Fred Karlinsky Comments in the Miami Herald: Court ruling may increase workers' compensation costs for businesses
October 24th, 2008 -

People on the Move: Fidei AICP
October 20th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

News and Notes - Fidei AICP
October 15th, 2008 - Florida Bar News

News and Notes - Karlinsky IMC
October 1st, 2008 - Florida Bar News

Fred Karlinsky & John McCain
October 1st, 2008 - Weston Lifestyle

Movers: Fidei AICP
September 29th, 2008 - Miami Herald

Key Partners: Let's Do Something Giant Award
September 25th, 2008 - South Florida Business Journal

People on the Move: Fidei FRC
September 8th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

Lawyers in the Limelight: Karlinsky IMC
September 1st, 2008 - Broward Barrister

Lawyers in the Limelight: Colodny Meyerhoff
September 1st, 2008 - Broward Barrister

Making an Impact
September 1st, 2008 - South Florida Business Leader

2008 Movers and Shakers
September 1st, 2008 - South Florida Business Leader

It’s work as usual for South Florida firms — with a watchful eye
August 18th, 2008 - Daily Business Review

News and Notes - Aug 15
August 15th, 2008 - Florida Bar News

Legal eagles take flight, launch online marketing initiatives
August 15th, 2008 - South Florida Business Journal

News and Notes - Meyerhoff
August 1st, 2008 - Florida Bar News

2008 Legal Impact Leaders
August 1st, 2008 - South Florida Business Leader

Florida woman accused of abuse gets prison sentence for fraud
July 16th, 2008 - Palm Beach Post

'Heartless' mom gets 11 years
July 16th, 2008 - 24 News

Judith Leekin’s Adoption Fraud and Abuse: “One of the saddest, most pathetic things I’ve ever seen”
July 16th, 2008 - Autism Vox

NY woman gets almost 11 years for fraud that helped her adopt 11 kids she's accused of abusing
July 16th, 2008 - Chicago Tribune

Woman gets nearly 11 years for NY adoption fraud
July 16th, 2008 - Detroit Free Press

New York woman gets almost 11 years for fraud that helped her adopt 11 kids she's accused of abusing
July 16th, 2008 - Newsday

N.Y. woman gets almost 11 years for fraud that helped her adopt 11 kids she's accused of abusing
July 16th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

10-Year Sentence in Scheme to Bilk Adoption System
July 16th, 2008 - New York Times

Woman gets nearly 11 years for adoption fraud
July 16th, 2008 - Washington Post

Woman gets nearly 11 years for N.Y. adoption fraud
July 15th, 2008 - Kansas City Star

Adoption flaws cited in NY-Florida abuse case
July 15th, 2008 - Miami Herald

Woman gets nearly 11 years for NY adoption fraud
July 15th, 2008 - Yahoo! News

DCF official says his agency erred in toddler's drug death
June 30th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

DCF official faults agency for inaction before death of 21-month-old boy
June 24th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

People on the Move Law: Pearl
June 6th, 2008 - South Florida Business Journal

State agrees to pay $850,000 to former Lauderdale Lakes foster child
June 4th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

On the Move: Pearl
June 1st, 2008 - Florida Bar News

People on the Move: Pearl
May 19th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

Joseph Meyerhoff Senior Center
May 12th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

Cuts threaten federal dollars
May 1st, 2008 - Miami Herald

Foster care home faces probe
April 19th, 2008 - Miami Herald

Child advocates to investigate home for teens in Lauderhill
April 19th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

Regulators Rule Helps Citizens Policyholders
March 13th, 2008 - Miami Herald

Florida's Children First hosts record-breaking fundraiser at NSU
March 10th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

Making His Mark
March 1st, 2008 - Estate Lifestyle

Lawsuits against Department of Children & Families cost state $2.26 million
February 4th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

Talenfeld to lead Florida’s Children First
February 1st, 2008 - Florida Bar News

16th Annual Presidents’ Fest
February 1st, 2008 - Estate Lifestyle

Best-Dressed in Workplace Fashion
February 1st, 2008 - Florida Trend

People in Motion: Brahm
February 1st, 2008 - Go Riverwalk

Putting Children First
February 1st, 2008 - Florida Trend

Presidents' Fest
January 28th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

People on the Move: Rochelle Brahm
January 14th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

Victim settles with DCF in foster care sex abuse case
January 9th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

People on the Move- Nonprofits
January 7th, 2008 - Sun-Sentinel

People on the Move- Law: Brahm
January 4th, 2008 - South Florida Business Journal

Howard Talenfeld Elected to 2008 Florida's Children First Board of Directors
January 1st, 2008 - Go Riverwalk

Child Advocacy Unit Reelects President
December 13th, 2007 - Miami Today

On The Move
December 1st, 2007 - The Florida Bar News

Class Notes
December 1st, 2007 - University of Miami Alumni Publication

Parental Rights Getting a Boost from Courts
November 26th, 2007 - The National Law Journal

Concerned Lawyer Helps Launch War on Web Predators
November 11th, 2007 - Miami Herald

Building Our Community Awards
November 9th, 2007 - South Florida Business Journal

Striking a Balance on the Debate Over the Use of Credit-Based Insurance Scores
November 5th, 2007 - Insurance Journal

2007 Bank of America Local Heroes
November 1st, 2007 - South Florida Business Journal

Officials wonder: Could murder of Sunrise girl have been prevented?
October 18th, 2007 - Sun-Sentinel

DCF Launches Retooling of its Legal Division
October 15th, 2007 - Florida Bar News

Cyber Crime: Florida Program Targets Kids’ Online Safety
October 13th, 2007 - Miami Herald

How Can You Help Your Kids Fight Online Predators
October 11th, 2007 - Sun-Sentinel

Fred Karlinsky Increases Commitment to Karlinsky Family Scholarship
October 1st, 2007 - Florida State Law Magazine

On the Move
October 1st, 2007 - Florida Bar News

People on the Move
October 1st, 2007 - Sun-Sentinel

Balancing Act: At Home with the Karlinskys
October 1st, 2007 - Weston Lifestyle

Scene on Site
October 1st, 2007 - Estate Lifestyle

Foster-Care System: A Place to Call Home in the Pines
September 30th, 2007 - Miami Herald

Abuse Cases Settled for $14 million
September 29th, 2007 - Palm Beach Post

Abused Foster Kids Get $14-million
September 29th, 2007 - St. Petersburg Times

Children win $14M from State in Abuse Case
September 28th, 2007 - South Florida Business Journal

Radio Interview
September 28th, 2007 - WIOD

Girl Gets Nearly $800K Judgment in DCF Case
September 28th, 2007 - News 4 Jax

State pays $14 million to foster children in abuse case
September 28th, 2007 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Abused Jacksonville Girl Awarded $788,421
September 27th, 2007 - Gainesville Sun

Abused Jacksonville Girl Awarded $788,421
September 27th, 2007 - Miami Herald

Abused Jacksonville Girl Awarded $788,421
September 27th, 2007 - Sun-Sentinel

People on the Move
September 3rd, 2007 - Sun-Sentinel

Law Firm Settles into New Office
August 28th, 2007 - Tallahassee Democrat

Special Report: Insurance Law
August 7th, 2007 - Daily Business Review

Lawyers In The Limelight
August 1st, 2007 - Broward Barrister

Class Notes
July 1st, 2007 - UF Law

Insurance Coverage More Available But No Less Costly, Pros Say
June 7th, 2007 - Miami Today

Springs Nonprofit Aids At-Risk Children
May 3rd, 2007 - Coral Springs Forum

New DCF Chief Unveils Plan for Big Changes
April 6th, 2007 - Sun-Sentinel

Weston Scene on Site
April 1st, 2007 - Weston Lifestyle

News and Notes
March 15th, 2007 - Florida Bar News

Florida’s Children First Celebrates Record Breaking Event
March 6th, 2007 - DBusiness News

Wanted: Loving Homes
March 1st, 2007 - SoFlorida

Scene on Site
March 1st, 2007 - Weston Lifestyle

Lawyers in the Limelight
March 1st, 2007 - Broward Barrister

News and Notes
March 1st, 2007 - Florida Bar News

Weekend of Festivals Begins
February 19th, 2007 - Sun-Sentinel

Presidents’ Fest Feature - TV
February 17th, 2007 - CBS 4/ WFOR-TV

Broward Gears Up for the 15th Annual Presidents’ Fest in the Park
February 12th, 2007 - Sun-Sentinel

Annual Presidents’ Fest Bigger and Better
February 1st, 2007 - Weston Lifestyle

Lawyers in the Limelight
January 22nd, 2007 - Broward Barrister

Lantana Woman Wins Award From Foster Care Group
January 14th, 2007 - Sun-Sentinel

Legal Eagle Takes on Cause of Foster Kids
January 14th, 2007 - Miami Herald

Volunteer Shows Spirit of Family
January 11th, 2007 - Jewish Journal

Jewish Family Services Honors Couples That Give Back
December 20th, 2006 - Plantation Forum

Joel Fass Spirit of Family Award
December 20th, 2006 - Sun-Sentinel/Shalom Today

News and Notes
December 1st, 2006 - Florida-Bar-News

DCF to pay $5 million to six kids in Broward
May 17th, 2002 - Miami Herald

DCF to pay $5 million in siblings' abuse case
May 17th, 2002 - Sun-Sentinel

Mike Colodny Bestowed 1993 Carrie Meek Award for Education Efforts
January 19th, 1993 - Education Week