David Shekhter, Esq. of the Politis Law Firm
Pushing forward past Challenge & Change
Mr. Shekhter, I understand you recently joined the current Law Firm you are working with. Please, tell me a little about the type of law this firm practices and why you chose to join this team.
On January 1, 2011, I joined the Politis Law Firm and took a position as an Associate Attorney. Our firm primarily handles Accident and Injury cases, Criminal Defense, and Immigration. Our main focus remains the Injury cases whether it was a result of a car accident, slip and fall, dog bite, or any other injury caused by the negligence of another.
I chose this firm because of its history, reputation, and the opportunity to work on the type of cases I enjoy with the necessary resources to handle any type of case in our practice areas. We have a large and experienced staff and our senior partner and founder, Michael Politis, has a wealth of experience in the areas of Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Law and as such…Read Full Interview
Executive Highlight: Raymond Carrero, P.A., Attorney at The Law Firm of Raymond Carrero, P.A., Miami, Florida
Daily Job Requirements and Change
- Please, tell me about what a regular day is like in your particular work setting?
A regular work day in my practice usually involves multiple appointment obligations in various different settings. This includes attending court hearings, client meetings, mediation and/or business networking meetings. Typically, I have a great deal of personal contact with my clients on a daily basis as I make it a point to be accessible. Also, I generally have multiple deadlines, thus I spend a great deal of time prioritizing projects and doing the technical work that my business requires incrementally.
- In this South Florida setting, considering the fine mixture of cultures and nationalities, what have you found to be most challenging with regards to the work you do?
The biggest challenge I have in this South Florida setting with respect to the mixture of cultures is making foreign nationals and immigrants feel as if they have a voice within our legal system. Many people of different cultures come from different political systems where individual rights vary depending on class structure. Thus, it is difficult to convey that the American legal system operates in a “blind justice”, adversarial manner. This is often a foreign concept to people that were not raised in the U.S.
- How have you managed to remain successful in light of the changing economy and the housing crisis…Read Full Interview