OUR FIRM
Principal Attorney – Michelangelo Mortellaro
Michelangelo Mortellaro, Esq., is the founding attorney of Mortellaro Law, a premier estate planning and elder law firm serving families across Florida. Since its inception, Mortellaro Law has proudly helped over 10,000 families with general estate planning, assisted more than 7,000 families with Medicaid asset protection without a single denial, and guided over 5,000 families through the VA Aid and Attendance benefits process, also without a single denial. Through these efforts, the firm has sheltered over $2 billion in assets for Florida seniors.
Florida International University College of Law, Miami, Florida
Juris Doctor – 2006 with Honors
University of Phoenix – 2003 with Honors Bachelor of Science – 2003
- Florida Bar, Member
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc., Member
- Academy of Florida Elder Attorneys, Member
- Veteran’s Administration Accredited Attorney
- Elder Counsel, Member
- Wealth Counsel, Member
Dedicated to community education, Mr. Mortellaro is a member of the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA), a nonprofit promoting financial literacy nationwide. He frequently leads workshops on estate planning, asset protection, and long-term care strategies. He is a regular guest speaker at the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute—one of the nation’s leading memory care and research facilities. He has also been a contributor for various media outlets and other professional organizations in the senior care industry.
Under his leadership, Mortellaro Law has been recognized as Florida’s top-rated elder law and estate planning firm for seven consecutive years. Mr. Mortellaro’s commitment to excellence and community service continues to make a significant impact on the lives of seniors and their families throughout Florida.
Mr. Mortellaro’s commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond his legal practice, as he is known for his extensive pro bono work in the realms of estate planning and elder law. Recognizing the importance of accessibility to legal services in these critical areas, he generously dedicates his time and expertise to those who may not have the means to secure legal counsel. His pro bono efforts have touched the lives of numerous individuals and families, ensuring that their estate planning and elder law needs are met with the same diligence and care as his paying clients. Michelangelo Mortellaro’s unwavering commitment to providing legal support to those in need exemplifies his dedication to fostering goodwill in the community.
St. Petersburg Managing Attorney – Michael Rodriguez
Bringing over a decade of relevant experience to his role, Attorney Michael Rodriguez oversees Mortellaro Law’s St. Petersburg office. His comprehensive background spanning business management, finance, and estate planning allows him to take a holistic approach when helping clients develop estate plans tailored to their unique circumstances and priorities.
Michael built his foundation by earning his Bachelor of Arts from Eckerd College. He then went on to pursue his Juris Doctor at Florida State University College of Law, equipping him with the knowledge needed to take on the leadership role of Mortellaro Law’s St. Petersburg location.
Treasure Coast Managing Attorney – Jason D. Berger
In 1998, Mr. Berger graduated from the University of Florida, College of Law with honors. He proudly served the people of the State of Florida as an Assistant State Attorney for 11 years, 8 years of which he served as a supervising attorney. In 2010, Mr. Berger opened his law practice, and since that time the Law Office of Jason D. Berger has proudly served the people of the Treasure Coast of Florida.
Attorney Berger received his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law with honors in 1998.
University of Florida Law Center Association: Board of Trustees, 2022 – Present
Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism: Chair, 2022 – Present
St. Lucie County Hundred Club: President, 2016 – Present
Port St. Lucie Police Foundation, Inc.: Secretary, 2016 – Present
Justice Major B. Harding American Inn of Court: President, 2020
State of Florida Commission on Ethics: Commissioner, 2017 – 2020
Martin County Bar Association: President, 2019
Martin County Healthy Start Coalition: President, 2018
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Judicial Nominating Commission: Chair, 2017
LEADERship Martin County Alumni, Inc.: President, 2014
YMCA of the Treasure Coast: Board Member, 2010-2013
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Bar Grievance Committee (B), Chair 2010
Safe Space, Inc.: Board Member, 2003-2009
In the practice areas of family law, personal injury, and estate planning, Mr. Berger is committed to doing right by you and your family.
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