The Firm of ROSELLI ♦ McNELIS takes it's professional commitment very seriously. To provide the best possible representation for our clients, we are fully involved in many aspects of the ministration of justice and the practice of Civil Trial Law.

Listed here are the numerous professional associations held by the firm's attorneys, demonstrating the depth of our involvement at virtually every level of the legal system.

 

Richard Roselli's Professional Involvement

Lisa McNelis' Professional Involvement

Harlan Wald's Professional Involvement

RICHARD J. ROSELLI

  • President of the FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (1996-1997) (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
    • The Florida Justice Association (FJA), is dedicated to strengthening and upholding Florida's civil justice system and protecting the rights of Florida's citizens and consumers. FJA works in the legislative, political and media arenas to ensure that  Floridians know and understand the importance  of their rights to justice and to make certain that these rights,  which are at the very core of what it means to be American, are safeguarded and protected.
  • Presidents Council  of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (1996-1997)(formerly  the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
    • As the world's largest trial bar, AAJ promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights--particularly the right to trial by jury--and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. With more than 56,000 members worldwide, and a network of U.S. and Canadian affiliates involved in diverse areas of trial advocacy, AAJ provides lawyers with the information and professional assistance needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system.
  • Chairperson of  THE FLORIDA BAR FEE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE - 17TH CIR. (Past)
  • Member of the FLORIDA TORT CLAIMS STUDY COMMISSION (1991) (Appointed by the Florida Speaker of the House)
  • Founding Member of the PUBLIC JUSTICE (formerly Trial Lawyers For Public Justice)
    • PUBLIC JUSTICE opened its doors 25 years ago to build  the Trial Lawyers'  Public Interest  Law firm. Over the past quarter century, no public interest law  firm  in the country has been involved in a broader  range of high-impact, cutting-edge litigation. The organization has since been named PUBLIC  JUSTICE to pursue an expanded, inspiring vision -- building  AMERICA'S  Public Interest Lawfirm. Richard  J. Roselli  was selected for  membership at the inception of the organization and has remained a member since. PUBLIC JUSTICE fights for justice through precedent-setting and socially significant individual and class action litigation designed to enhance consumer and victims' rights, environmental protection and safety, civil  rights and civil liberties, workers' rights, America's civil justice system, and the protection of the poor and powerless.
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
  • Board of Directors of the FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (1989 - ) (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
  • Board  Member of the FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION BROWARD CHAPTER (Past)
  • Board of Governors of the BROWARD COUNTY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (1988 - 2003) (formerly the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association)
  • Founding Fellow of the SOUTHERN TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
  • Invited Lecturer to the INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE National Academy of Science, Washington, D.C.
  • Review  Editor for FLORIDA TORTS (1st Ed.) CH. 101   “MOTOR VEHICLE LAW” (Matthew Bender Publishing Co.)
  • Review  Editor for  Florida Torts (1st Ed.) CH. 61  “LIABILITY OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS” (Matthew Bender Publishing Co.)
  • Chairman of the FLORIDA LAWYERS ACTION GROUP (FLAG) PAC (1995-1996)
  • Trustee of the FLORIDA LAWYERS ACTION GROUP (FLAG) PAC (1992 - 1997)
  • Trustee of the  FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Past)
  • President Elect of the FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (1995-1996)(formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
  • Treasurer of the FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (1994-1995) (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
  • Secretary of the FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (1993-1994) (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
  • Executive Committee of the  FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (1991-1997) (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
  • Adjunct Lecturer at the NOVA SHEPARD BROAD LAW SCHOOL
  • Chairman of  MOTOR VEHICLE LAW TASKFORCE for FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) (1989)
  • Chairman of  MEDICAL MALPRACTICE COMMITTEE for FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) (1990 - 1993)
  • Frequent Lecturer to CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (To Trial Lawyers & Health Care Providers)
  • Member of  THE FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of  COLLEGE OF  DIPLOMATES of the FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
  • Sustaining Member of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (formerly  the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
  • Member of MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES
  • Member of the FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the LAWYER PILOTS BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Advocate Member of AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES
  • Member of the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LAW & MEDICINE
  • Member of the BROWARD COUNY BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the BROWARD COUNTY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association)
  • Member of the PALM BEACH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the PALM BEACH COUNTY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly  the Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers Association)


LISA A. McNELIS

  • Past President of the BROWARD COUNTY WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor at the NOVA SHEPARD BROAD LAW SCHOOL
  • Board Member (Past) of the LEGAL AID ASSOCIATION OF BROWARD COUNTY
  • Chairperson (Past) of the THE FLORIDA BAR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE - GROUP 17 C    
  • President of the YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION of the FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
  • Frequent Lecturer to TRIAL LAWYER CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
  • Member of  THE FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
  • Member of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (formerly  the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
  • Member of the BROWARD COUNY BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the BROWARD COUNTY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association)
  • Member of the BROWARD COUNTY WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the PALM BEACH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS
  • Member of the LEGAL AID  OF  BROWARD COUNTY
  • Member of the SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the PALM BEACH COUNTY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly the Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers Association)
  • Member of the THE FLORIDA BAR GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE - GROUP

 

HARLAN I. WALD, M.D., J.D.

  • Member of  THE FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION
  • FAA LICENSED AIRCRAFT COMMERCIAL PILOT, SINGLE& MULTI ENGINE INSTRUMENT RATINGS
  • U. S. COAST GUARD 50 TON MASTER LICENSE
  • Diplomate of the AMERICAN BOARD OF SURGERY
  • Diplomate of the AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Diplomate of the NATIONAL BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
  • Fellow of the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
  • FLORIDA MEDICAL LICENSE (active)
  • CALIFORNIA MEDICAL LICENSE (inactive)
  • OHIO MEDICAL LICENSE (inactive)
  • NEW YORK MEDICAL LICENSE (inactive)
  • NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL LICENSE (inactive)
  • Member of the BROWARD COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
  • Life Member of the FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
  • Life Member of the FLORIDA SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS
  • Life Member of the SOUTHEASTERN SOCIETY OF  PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEONS
  • Life Member of the AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Member of the AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the FLORIDA JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
  • Member of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (formerly  the Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
  • Member of the BROWARD COUNY BAR ASSOCIATION
  • Member of the BROWARD COUNTY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association)
  • Member of the PALM BEACH COUNTY JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (formerly the Palm Beach County Trial Lawyers Association)
  • Medical Staff  Privileges at HOLLYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER (1975-2001)
  • Honorary Medical Staff  at HOLLYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER (2002-  )
  • Chief of Surgery at HOLLYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, Hollywood, FL (1988-1990)
  • Chief of Plastic Surgery at HOLLYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER (1986-1990)
  • Chairman of the DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC SURGERY AT MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Hollywood, FL (1985-2001)
  • Medical Staff  Privileges at MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (1975-2001)
  • Honorary Staff  Emeritus at MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (2002- )
  • Executive Committee of  MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (1994-2001)
  • Quality Care Council of  MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (1994-2001)
  • President of the BROWARD COUNTY PLASTIC SURGERY SOCIETY (1987)
  • Peer Reviewer for the STATE OF FLA. AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
  • Life Member of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HAND SURGERY
  • Regional Council Representative (former) of  AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS
  • Chairman (former) of Medical Legal Committee of the BROWARD COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
  • Teaching Assistant in Surgery at NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • Clinical Instructor in Surgery at NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE