Attorney Profiles

Ian S. Seitel is a graduate of the University of Miami Law School. He has been in practice for 30 years. Counselor Seitel served as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County from 1980 to 1985. As a prosecutor he tried countless numbers of criminal cases while serving in the organized crime division. During this time, he was responsible for a large number of drug and organized crime convictions.

As a defense attorney, he has handled virtually every type of criminal case, from murder in the first degree, to DUI. As a former prosecutor, he has court experience that many family law attorneys do not have. He’s handled divorce cases involving alimony, child support, custody, visitation and modifications thereof.

He is a past president of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and currently serves on the board of directors for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a former chair of the Broward County Grievance Committee, an arm of the Florida Bar that investigates complaints filed against attorneys. Counselor Seitel has earned a reputation for fighting for people like you, every day.

While not defending clients, Ian enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter. He has a seven handicap in golf as well as a mean jump shot.

Edward J. Jennings

Edward J. Jennings has been practicing law for over Twenty Eight years. He began his career as an Associate for a firm representing the Broward Sheriff’s office and local police agencies regarding a variety of litigation matters. He has served as a court appointed, volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, protecting the rights of children in Broward County, Florida for over twenty years. As such, he handled cases involving difficult custody disputes, psychological evaluations, social studies, child abuse investigations, adoptions and dependency proceedings. He has represented hundreds of clients in Family Law matters.

Mr. Jennings is and has been a member of Attorney’s Insurance Fund for over 28 years. He owns a title company and has closed or overseen the closing of thousands of real estate and business transactions. Mr. Jennings has represented hundreds of clients in real estate and commercial litigation matters including mortgage foreclosures, quiet title actions, landlord, tenant disputes, easement disputes, probate litigation, contract disputes, business closings, employee/employer disputes and most areas of law dealing with business related matters.  

Mr. Jennings has not only litigated cases at the trial court level, but also at the appellate level, successfully prosecuting client appeals resulting in many appellate decisions establishing law in the State of Florida. (click the link for legal precedent of actual cases recorded in the District Court of Appeal for decisions that Mr. Jennings has successfully prosecuted)

Mr. Jennings is a member of the American Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association, the Knox County Bar Association and is authorized to practice in Florida County Courts, Circuit Courts, District Courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States Supreme Court, the Tennessee County and Circuit Courts and the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Mr. Jennings has an in-depth background of legal proceedings including, civil procedure, appellate procedure, evidence and trial presentation. Mr. Jennings is an attorney that can take your case to trial and prevail. Mr. Jennings believes that winning is important, but each client’s legal matter is different. He practices with the client’s best interest in mind, considering all factors necessary to guide his clients to a safe harbor. If this is the type of representation you desire, please contact Jennings Seitel.