The Miami PI Masterclass

Josh Konigsberg has nearly 30 years of digital marketing experience and over 15 years working exclusively with attorneys nationwide. He is the co-founder of Law Firm Marketing Pros, author of The Ultimate Digital Marketing Guide for Law Firms and Law Firm Digital Marketing Made Easy, and creator of The Law Firm Client Generation System™.

Josh also hosts the AGM Attorney Podcast, edits the AGM Attorney Newsletter, and has coached more than 350 digital marketing agencies. Under his leadership, Law Firm Marketing Pros has earned recognition as Digital Marketing Agency of the Year (2021) and DotCom Magazine’s Impact Company of the Year (2021 & 2022).

At Law Firm Marketing Pros, Josh helps aggressive, growth-minded attorneys scale profitably through proprietary marketing technology designed to lower client acquisition costs while increasing firm profitability.

Mairim Zalez began her career in personal injury and criminal defense after graduating law school in 2016, gaining experience as a pre-litigation case manager and later consulting with local law firms to help them strengthen operations and achieve growth. In 2023, she transitioned into digital marketing and now serves as Regional Partnership Manager at Law Firm Marketing Pros, where she helps firms reach their full potential through strategic planning and partnership development.

Beyond her professional role, Mairim is the Executive Director of the Treasure Coast Justice Association and Vice President of Friends of Jupiter Beach, actively supporting attorneys and the local community through leadership and volunteer initiatives.

Margarita Eberline is the founder of Marketing Boss, a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer firm that helps law firms build and execute data-driven marketing strategies without one-size-fits-all solutions. With over 25 years of experience at brands like Telemundo, The Nielsen Company, and Columbia Pictures, and more than a decade focused on law firm growth, she brings strategic leadership that drives measurable results.

Margarita is the author of Connect Convert: Response to Retainer Marketing and Sales Strategies for Law Firms and a sought-after speaker and workshop leader. Her journey as a survivor and a single mother of five informs her passion for empowering others and advancing women in leadership.

Todd Michaels, Esq. is a partner at The Haggard Law Firm and a lifelong Miami-Dade resident with extensive experience in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury litigation. His practice focuses heavily on negligent security cases throughout Florida and nationwide, along with complex premises liability and transportation-related matters. Todd is the immediate past president of the Florida Justice Association and has received numerous honors, including Best Lawyers in America and Daily Business Review’s Most Effective Lawyer.

Todd has led multiple high-profile trials resulting in multimillion- and eight-figure verdicts, including a $24.5 million wrongful death verdict and a record-setting $5.7 million premises liability verdict in Florida. With over fifty trials in state and federal courts, his background includes service as a state and federal public defender.

Andrew A. Harris, Esq. is Board-Certified in appellate practice by the Florida Bar and is the founder of Harris Appeals, P.A., an appellate and trial support firm in Palm Beach Gardens. Andrew’s Firm specializes in personal-injury and wrongful-death cases, representing plaintiffs only, as well as selective marital and family law, trust and estates, and commercial matters. Andrew has been lead appellate counsel in over 500 appeals, practices in all six of Florida’s District Courts of Appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Southern, Middle, and Northern District Courts of Florida, and has an active trial support practice in circuit courts throughout the State of Florida. Recently in 2025, Andrew provided trial support in two of the largest personal-injury verdicts in Florida, an over $92-million dollar verdict in an automobile case in Live Oak, Florida, and an over $70-million dollar verdict in a medical malpractice case in Tampa, Florida.

Josh Schmerling scaled Zirkin & Schmerling Law from 15 to over 1,000 active cases, securing over $50 million in client recoveries. As Co-Founder of LawPro.ai, he combines firsthand legal experience with cutting-edge technology to help personal injury firms increase efficiency, case-value, and profitability.

Appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to the Judicial Compensation Commission, Josh has been recognized by Super Lawyers (2020-Present) and as one of National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40. He regularly teaches and speaks on topics that merge trial strategy with modern law firm innovation.

Eric M. Tinstman, Esq. is a seasoned trial attorney who has spent over 30 weeks in trial on high-profile cases, securing hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. A 2009 University of Miami graduate, he is licensed to practice in Florida, Massachusetts, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Mr. Tinstman frequently lectures across Florida on trial strategy and medical malpractice. He serves as a board member for the Florida Justice Association and the American Association for Justice, advocating for courtroom accessibility for the poor and needy alongside fellow trial lawyers.

Michal Meiler is a Partner at Ver Ploeg & Marino, P.A., specializing in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation for policyholders and injured victims. Previously an Assistant Public Defender, she is admitted to practice across all Florida U.S. District Courts, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

As Founder and President of the Jewish Lawyers Association of Miami-Dade County, Meiler holds numerous leadership roles, including positions with the Florida Bar’s Federal Practice Committee and the American Association for Justice. Her professional excellence has earned her accolades such as “Best Lawyers: One to Watch” and “Florida Super Lawyer.” A frequent lecturer and podcast guest, she has co-authored articles for Trial Magazine and contributed to amicus briefs for the Florida and U.S. Supreme Courts. She remains highly active in the Florida Justice Association and the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association.

Pedro Echarte III is a Partner at The Haggard Law Firm, specializing in catastrophic personal injury cases such as negligent security, fire, and drowning. After joining as a law student in 2008 and returning as an associate in 2013, he became a partner in 2019.

Echarte’s notable results include a $10.6 million settlement for a paralyzed shooting victim and a $3.85 million result in a complex drive-by shooting case. Other significant recoveries include $3.6 million for a wrongful death and a $1.5 million slip-and-fall settlement. He also successfully litigated a high-profile Title IX sexual abuse case. Recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, Echarte is a distinguished advocate for victims and their families.

Taylor Wasser is a second-generation private investigator with nearly two decades of experience serving South Florida’s legal community. He launched his career in 2008 after learning the craft from his father. Previously, Taylor honed his skills at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, working on homicide cases and complex criminal investigations alongside top defense attorneys. This foundation provided him with an unparalleled understanding of how to build winning legal cases.

Today, Taylor leads Miami Private Investigations, an elite team of investigators with military and law enforcement backgrounds. Specializing in personal injury investigations, the agency leverages a statewide network to drive case outcomes. Meticulous and relentless, Taylor is trusted by legal professionals across the country for delivering consistent results in complex investigations.