The experienced team of the Law Offices of Paul J. Burkhart was established in 2005 specializing, among other services, Business and Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, and Estate Planning.

Paul J. Burkhart

Mr. Paul J. Burkhart, Esquire established his law practice after moving from Baltimore, Maryland to Palm Beach, Florida in 2005. Mr. Burkhart has over fifteen (15) years of business experiences, including establishing and managing the Totts Foundation Charitable Organization and other entrepreneurial ventures.

Utilizing Mr. Burkhart's strong business background, the firm initially focused on Business Law and Corporate Governance. As a natural extension of these areas of practice, the firm expanded to include Estate Planning and Real Estate Law among other services.

Mr. Burkhart graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School in Baltimore, Maryland. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida on January 24, 2005. Mr. Burkhart is also currently licensed as a Real Estate Sales Associate, FINRA arbitrator, Life, Health and Variable Annuity and notary public licensed in the State of Florida.

Mr. Burkhart's prior experience includes working at a Family Law Clinic, Circuit Court for Baltimore County and an Intellectual Property Law Firm. Mr. Burkhart also owned a collection, tax preparation and direct sales company.

Damian Boz, Jr.

Damian Boz, Jr., Esquire, a New York native, was born on April 19, 1980. He received a Bachelor of Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. Throughout his undergraduate education he was employed full time as a litigation assistant by one of Long Island's premier law firms. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Boston, Massachusetts to attend law school at New England School of Law.

Mr. Boz was employed full time while attending New England School of Law as an evening student. Initially, he was employed by one of Boston's most successful personal injury firms. Much of his experience focused on automobile accidents and various other general liability claims. After his second year as a law student, Mr. Boz was hired as a bankruptcy paralegal where his focus was on Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions. Mr. Boz worked closely with a Chapter 7 Trustee and gained extensive knowledge concerning a wide range of issues facing the administration of debtor estates.

After graduating in May 2008, Mr. Boz sat for and successfully passed the Massachusetts bar exam. Mr. Boz was hired by the Law Offices of Paul J. Burkhart in October 2008 and will assist with expanding the firms practice in the areas of bankruptcy and personal injury. Mr. Boz is currently preparing to take the Florida bar exam and fully expects to be admitted to practice in Florida this coming spring.

Michael Ryba

A native of Medford, New Jersey, Michael Ryba established, owned and operated a successful sporting goods business for more than twenty-two (22) years and was a franchise owner of "The Athletes Foot", a nationwide athletic footwear chain. After selling the sporting goods business, Michael became one of the top account representatives for Reebok International for the New York Metro Area.

Michael is the business developer for the Law Offices of Paul J. Burkhart. Michael is a graduate of Western Carolina University and Towson University with a degree in Business Administration. Michael is the proud father of a recent graduate of the US Naval Academy in Annapolis.

"Go Navy!"

Jennifer L. Whitney

Jennifer L. Whitney joined the Law Offices of Paul J. Burkhart, PL in July 2008, bringing to the firm her strong administrative and organization skills, packaged with an attractive legal background. As the firms' Paralegal and Office Manager, Jennifer is in charge of a wide variety of responsibilities. She enjoys the fast paced atmosphere and being part of a growing team. Using her current knowledge, research skills and past experiences, Jennifer strives to continually share with the firm new ideas to improve productivity, client satisfaction, office functions and procedures. In addition to her in-office administrative and legal duties, Jennifer also attends several business networking and community events throughout Palm Beach County.

Before joining the Law Offices of Paul J. Burkhart, PL, Jennifer has worked as a Legal Assistant for the past four years at both Plaintiff Litigation and Defense firms. She is knowledgeable in the areas of WorkersÕ Compensation, Family Law and Civil Litigation. Prior to pursuing a legal career, Jennifer has gained an invaluable amount of administrative experience through the management of a Psychologist office in West Palm Beach, and the Billing/Collections Department of a DME company in Jupiter, Florida.

In addition to working with the Law Offices of Paul J. Burkhart, PL, Jennifer is a full-time student at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. After completion of her Paralegal Certification, she plans to continue working to achieve her Masters Degree in Business Administration.