Managing Partner Ron D. Herman

Breaking news/Blog update: JURY FULLY ACQUITS CLIENT IN PATIENT BROKERING CASE

“RON WAS AMAZING. He told me what to do, what to expect and took care of my case like I was family. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer they can depend on.”

– Peter Doskey, Healthcare Professional*

Attorney Ron Herman is well-known in and out of the legal community as a skilled criminal litigator. He is respected by federal and state judges, prosecutors, and community leaders. Ron is selective in taking on new clients, focusing on white collar offenses, such as patient brokering, healthcare fraud, financial crimes. Most of the firm’s clients come referred from other lawyers and professionals in the community. Representative clients include:

Healthcare professionals, including doctors and surgeons and telemedicine providers;
Pain management clinic (“pill mill”) owners and doctors
Addiction recovery facility (“sober home”) executives and owners
Complex commercial real estate investors, venture capitalists, and international real estate entrepreneurs
High profile professionals, such as executives and administrators in federal, state and local governments and in education

Why Clients Hire Us

By concentrating on complex, high stakes white collar cases, we can provide each client concierge-level service and attention. We do not take every case, and chose to represent select clients because the right fit is important. Other lawyers, bankers, and community leaders refer their friends and clients to Ron to handle their most complex cases and investigations. We understand the sensitive nature of the allegations and help prominent defendants navigate the stressful government investigation process from grand jury to indictment, through plea negotiations, and trial.

Ron Herman has extensive courtroom trial experience and has handled more than 180 jury trials during his esteemed career. Ron’s prior experience includes working as a skilled prosecutor in Palm Beach and Broward Counties for over 6 years. At the State Attorney’s Office, Ron was promoted several times to become division Lead of the Felony, DUI, and Domestic Violence Units, and was eventually tapped to be part of the coveted Crimes Against Children Unit (Special Victims Unit or SVU).

Legal News Analyst

National and local reporters trust Ron to explain high profile cases to the public. Ron is regularly interviewed for newspaper articles and TV, such as these recent highlights:

Published author: White-Collar Enforcement: Predictions for 2022
The New York Times: numerous interviews about Patriots Owner Robert Kraft’s prostitution case
Palm Beach Post and SunSentinel Interviews on resolving former Boca lab owner’s patient brokering charges
SunSentinel interview on major patient brokering trial
Featured in CBS 12 News Team Coverage, providing legal commentary on high profile sex crimes case
The Palm Beach Post: 2020 interview by veteran investigative reporter, John Pacenti, about Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case
Published author: analyzing the Florida Patient Brokering Act.
2020 Podcast Guest: “A Strong Defense with Ron Herman,” On The Blue Line Podcast.
One of the three-panel speakers invited to address The Florida Bar Leadership Academy Fellows about criminal law practice

Federal and State Judges and lawyers at a legal seminar Ron helped organize.

Criminal Law and Bar Appointments

Government and Nonprofit Boards

Top Rated Criminal Defense Lawyer

Prior Experience

Palm Beach Country Prosecutor (15th Circuit Assistant State Attorney)
– Selected to coveted Crime Against Children Unit
– Division Lead in the DUI and Domestic Violence Units
Broward County Prosecutor (17th Circuit Assistant State Attorney)

Bar Admissions

Florida, 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States Courts of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States Supreme Court

Education

Nova Southeastern University Law Center, J.D.
– Moot Court Honor Society, Board of Editors
– Public Service Summer Fellowship
Florida Atlantic University, B.A.
– Sigma Phi Epsilon, Executive Board

Personal

Ron with Liz Herman and Pam Tahan, CEO of Wellington Hospital at The Breakers Gala

Ron is married to another attorney, Yelizaveta “Liz” Batres Herman, who works at the County Attorney’s Office, and they both enjoy giving back to the community and serving in leadership roles with various organizations. Ron enjoys working out and trying out new High Intensity Interval Training routines, as well as pushing his luck in Tough Mudder competitions. After a long work out, he likes to indulge in his other interest — trying out rare bourbons.

Liz and Ron Herman with Former United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez

Sponsoring A Charity Gala

* Testimonials are reviews of Herman Law, P.A.’s actual clients. Potential clients may not obtain the same or similar results. The information found here is intended for general informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter.