PETER  TICKTIN  Peter Ticktin received his first law degree in the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario, where he had previously attended Medical School for one year, and where he was active as the Minister of Public Relations on the University’s Student Counsel and where he ran the Student Police Force as Chief. He began practicing law in Ontario, Canada, as a Barrister & Solicitor in 1972. Within his first year of practice, he defeated the Uniform Summons which caused every misdemeanor in the Province of Ontario that used the form to be dismissed. While in active practice in Ontario, he tried numerous cases and appeared frequently before the Appellate Courts and on one occasion before the Supreme Court of Canada. In the mid-80’s, Mr. Ticktin relocated to Florida and commenced his effort to obtain a second law degree which was required for admission to The Florida Bar. He graduated cum laude, was elected into the Order of the Coif (U.S. law school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa Key), received the Gold Scholarship, and ultimately scored sufficiently high on his Bar Exams that the course he took continues to refer to him and his score in its advertising. Since his admission to The Florida Bar in 1991, Mr. Ticktin has appeared in the Federal trial and appellate courts of the Southern District of Florida, the Middle District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Southern District of New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Western District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas and numerous state courts, including the trial and appeal courts, and Supreme Court of Florida, the trial, appellate, and the Supreme Court of California, as well as the trial courts of Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and North Carolina. In his general experience, Mr. Ticktin has been a farmer, a builder, and at one time owned and operated small heavy equipment. He was the CEO of a small public company, The Pony Express, and to this day, he puts the emphasis on “Business” in the category of “Business Law” for his clients. In the practice of law, he was a leader in the area of HIV litigation and has received a good deal of media attention for his involvement in the odd cases that he handled from monkey bite cases to the intricacies of pharmaceutical products liability cases. He came more to public attention when he won a 2 week trial that was televised on Court TV regarding organ transplants. Mr. Ticktin deals with litigation as a crisis management issue, and aims at relieving the CEO from intricate management of his or her legal issues so that he or she can return to running the business. Mr. Ticktin’s practice is centered on representing businesses with creative approaches to achieve the most pragmatically sensible results. Mr. Ticktin is also instrumental in supervising and attending to other work of The Ticktin Law Group, P.A., including Divorce, Real Estate, Personal Injury, NASD and other Arbitrations, and Administrative and other areas of the practice of law. EJOLA  COOK  Born in a small coastal town, in The Netherlands, to a Dutch Mother and a British Father, Ejola spent much of her youth living and traveling around the world. By the time she was fourteen she had lived in Nigeria, England, Holland, Virgin Islands, Guatemala, and the United States and could speak fluent English, and Dutch with a general understanding of German, and Spanish and had even studied Russian at the University of Moscow. Ejola, continued her higher education in Florida attending a prestigious International Baccalaureate program and graduated with honors. Ejola began her college studies at the University of Florida but quickly realized she wanted to learn more of the Business World, and transferred to Northwood University an entrepreneurial institution supported by such business mavens as Dave Thomas and Richard De Vos. Each summer Ejola would manage Melfort Pier & Harbour, her family’s internationally renowned vacation resort in Scotland, spearheading projects to increase return clientele all while overseeing activities and recreations. Graduating Cum Laude with an International Business major, and enough credits for minors in Math, Science, and Social Science. Upon graduation, Ejola, sought to continue in the hospitality industry and joined the management team at E.R. Bradley’s Saloon one of West Palm Beach’s most popular restaurant and night spots. After three years of incredible learning Ejola decided it was time to move forward once again. To stay close to family, Ejola attended Nova Southeastern University’s Sheppard Broad Law Center in Fort Lauderdale. Opting for an accelerated program, Ejola graduated with pro bono honors in only two and a half years. Never one to sit still Ejola was President of Phi Alpha Delta, the largest organization at the Law School, Vice President of the International Law Student Society, and a member of the International Citator project. Ejola, is a member of both the Florida Bar and the Southern District of Florida. She joined The Ticktin Law Group in April of 2005 jumping right in on civil litigation matters, primarily focusing on business related issues, including but not limited to trademark infringement, contract disputes, international sales contracts, NASD disputes and arbitrations. Currently Ejola is preparing to sit for her solicitor’s exam which will open up all the British legal systems such as Great Britain, and any of the former British Colonies with the anticipation of facilitating more international legal issues. ROBIN  SOMMERS  I'm an entertainment and business lawyer in South Florida. I work with all kinds of entertainers (stage and otherwise - including fashion, art, and literature), but Music Law is my focus. I also have a strong focus in Intellectual Property and the preservation thereof. I work not only with entertainers in this area, but also with inventors, business people, and others, who are interested in taking the necessary steps to ensure that their works are protected. Among others, I handle all matters of copyright, trademark, and confidentiality agreements. I'm often looking for new talent to represent. One of my favorite things to do is see live music -- especially the music and musicians I work with! I play several percussion instruments -- sometimes live -- so I know where you are! I've been there and I CAN HELP! I handle all matters Entertainment Law related: CONTRACTS (of all kinds: artist/manager, agent, modeling, production, distribution, band partnership agreements, investment, etc), copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property, performance agreements (contracts with the bars/clubs you play at), licensing (and music clearances), brand protection, incorporation. I work with all forms of media and the cutting-edge of new media, which covers all the developing forms of entertainment delivery. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you. JAMIE  SASSON  Jamie Alan Sasson is a licensed Florida State Attorney. His background is in litigation where he has successfully litigated many cases in State Court. Jamie’s concentration is in the area of business law, real estate law, and commercial litigation. Jamie’s other areas of expertise are in family and probate law. Before joining The Ticktin Law Group, Jamie was an associate of a law firm in Boynton Beach focusing primarily in residential real estate. His experience includes real estate transactions, representing clients in real estate litigation, buyer and seller representation, representing national banks and mortgage companies, and contract disputes. Jamie also has an excellent track record in assisting his clients with complex divorce matters, and has tried numerous cases with issues involving real estate, business and other asset valuation, equitable division of assets, alimony and child support issues, custody of children, domestic violence, paternity, validity of prenuptial agreements, and modification of prior judgments. When not practicing law Jamie enjoys spending time with his fiance, participating in athletics, and reading. JOSH  BLEIL  Josh Bleil grew up in a rural town in Western Pennsylvania. He learned the lessons of hard work, and integrity at an early age, and practiced those lessons by earning his Eagle Scout award through the Boy Scouts of America. He attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a B.A. in English Writing, focusing on Non-Fiction. Josh then continued his studies in San Diego, California where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law with a Juris Doctorate in Law. In 2005, Joshua became a member of The Florida Bar and began his career with a law firm in Lake Worth, Florida practicing in fields of family, homeowner and condominium association, criminal, appellate and civil law. In December 2006, Josh became a member of The Ticktin Law Group. Since starting with the firm, Josh’s areas of practice have expanded to include transactional, commercial real estate, and business litigation. Outside of his professional endeavors, Josh enjoys spending an afternoon at the beach, or reading an intriguing book pool side.