Best Certified Public Accountant

Jay Shapiro, CPA

1950 N. Commerce Parkway, Suite 5 www.JayShapiroCPA.com

954-385-6616

Jay Shapiro, CPA is a trusted expert when it comes to personal finances and taxes. With over three decades of experience, Mr. Shapiro started his career at two of the “Big Six” accounting firms, working alongside some of the country’s leading tax advisors. He opened his own practice in 1991 and now runs one of South Florida’s most sought-after boutique CPA firms, offering a wide range of services, including tax preparation and planning, financial planning, IRS representation, business acquisitions and mergers, and more.

Mr. Shapiro’s clients come from diverse industries, including real estate, hotels, and restaurants, as well as homeowner and condominium associations, manufacturing, and medical/ health care professionals. He has extensive experience in handling complicated business issues and transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, partnership buy-sell agreements, IRS controversies, and international taxation. Real estate transactions, including tax-deferred like-kind exchanges, are one of his areas of expertise.

Mr. Shapiro’s team comprises experienced CPAs, tax advisors, a former IRS agent, and an in-house tax attorney. They are committed to helping clients expand their businesses, obtain financing, and minimize taxes. The firm’s motto is “We take your business personally” because they consider themselves as partners and counselors in the future of their clients’ businesses.

Best English Language Program

Elite Language Academy

1792 Bell Tower Lane www.elitelanguageacademy.org

754-307-0985

Elite Language Academy (ELA) aims to simplify the process of choosing the most suitable language program for its clients. Their user-friendly website facilitates comparison of courses and acquisition of English language skills. Technological innovation is at the core of ELA’s mission to promote language learning, multicultural awareness, and effective teaching practices.

ELA’s online courses concentrate on specific aspects of the English language, such as writing, listening, speaking, reading, and grammar. Learners can select a course of their choice or take a free placement test to identify the ideal course for them. ELA also offers program subscriptions that include multiple courses. The International Advisement Team helps to design a tailored academic plan for each student, ensuring their success based on their individual needs.

ELA provides a flexible, innovative, and effective e-learning experience that caters to the diverse needs of its students.

Best Estate Planning Attorney

Andrea L. Jakob, PA

12401 Orange Drive, Suite 219, Davie www.JakobLegal.com

954-862-1479

For over three decades, the lawyers at Andrea L. Jakob, PA have been assisting clients and their families in preparing for their future. Jakob Legal, as the firm is commonly known, specializes in a range of legal services including Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Elder Law, Probate, and Asset Protection.

The legal team at Andrea L. Jakob, PA is dedicated to safeguarding the valuable life savings and resources of individuals in Broward County. They collaborate with their clients to secure the transfer of assets to their loved ones, as well as to protect and provide for their children. We recently spoke with Andrea to gain insight into her practice.

Best Financial Advisors

Bolton Global Capital

55 Weston Road, Suite 301 www.boltonglobal.com

954-727-8500

Best Immigration Attorney

Danja Higuera, Esq.

Higuera Immigration Law LLC

2645 Executive Park Dr., Suite 527 www.higueraimm.com

216-401-1602

Attorney Danja Higuera represents companies and individuals in employment and family-based immigration matters. She strives to provide her clients with the personalized attention and guidance they need to achieve their goals, working closely with each client to assess their unique situation, identify the most suitable visa options, and develop a comprehensive immigration strategy. This is precisely why Danja Higuera was voted Best Immigration Attorney by our readers.

Having worked in the immigration field for almost 20 years, she has successfully helped numerous clients obtain nonimmigrant visas such as H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2 and others, as well as permanent residency through PERM labor certification and various employment-based visa categories such as EB-1, EB-2/National Interest Waivers etc. Her area of expertise includes immigration options for families such as family-based permanent residency, fiancé visas and naturalizations.

She graduated with honors from American University (BA 2003; MA 2004) and Cleveland Marshall College of Law (JD 2009). She speaks several foreign languages and is an active member of the legal and business community in Weston and beyond.