Blog: Stories of Justice

Story of Justice: Alexis Survives Years of Sex Trafficking Background Alexis* was sex trafficked for almost a decade. During that time, she overcame terrible forms of torture, punishment, and forced experiences. While being trafficked, the victimizer forced Alexis to commit crimes directly related to her victimization, which resulted in charges and convictions against her. Legal...Read More

Board Member Profile: Alejandro Larrazabal, Esq. Mr. Larrazabal is an attorney at Velasquez Dolan, P.A. where his practice focuses on personal injury litigation, appellate matters, and commercial litigation. Mr. Larrazabal has represented a broad array of clients in federal and state courts covering a wide range of civil issues. Mr. Larrazabal has argued before the...Read More

Story of Justice: Sebastian Reclaims His Unemployment Benefits  Background  Sebastian*, a middle-aged man from Florida, had lost his job due to Covid-19. Without an option, Sebastian started receiving unemployment benefits that allowed him to keep paying for his rent and put food on the table. Nevertheless, Sebastian had a sense of urgency about getting back...Read More

CCLA APPOINTS JOANN KING AND ALEJANDRO LARRAZABA TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS               Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida has announced that Joann King, appointed by Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, and Alejandro Larrazabal, Esq. of Velasquez Dolan, P.A. will join the Board of Directors. Other Board...Read More

Louis Reinstein, Esq. Louis Reinstein is a Partner and Business Unit Leader at Kelley Kronenberg. Louis joined Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida’s Board of Directors in April of 2021.    Louis’ general litigation practice includes trial and appellate work in Florida’s state and federal courts. His practice includes plaintiff and defense work...Read More