Thomas Rogers' primary practice area is the representation of injured persons and their families in homeowner and commercial property insurance claims, and personal injury and wrongful death claims.

Prior to joining Wites & Rogers, Tom was a member of a statewide insurance defense firm that defended personal injury cases in the field of premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, boating liability, trucking and transportation claims, construction defects, and admiralty/maritime claims. His background enables him to understand how corporations and insurance companies evaluate cases, and to use that knowledge for the benefit of the injured people and families that Wites & Rogers represents.

Tom is admitted to practice in Florida’s State Courts, and also is admitted to the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida. After earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting from The University of Florida, Tom earned his law degree from The University of Florida in 2006. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the Florida Justice Association.

Tom is a native Floridian and moved to Lighthouse Point in 2013. Tom enjoys living and working in Lighthouse Point, where he can provide legal counsel to the local Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and Lighthouse Point residents that he considers neighbors. He enjoys fishing, diving, and boating in South Florida. Tom holds a USCG Captain’s license and is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association. Each year, his family participates in the Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup. Tom has also worked with the National Parks Service to draft a General Management Plan in Everglades National Park that meets the needs of multiple user groups while protecting the Park’s natural resources for future generations.

Danielle D. Hollander represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases and property damage disputes. Ms. Hollander enjoys working closely with her clients and advocating on their behalf.

Danielle D. Hollander represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases and property damage disputes. Ms. Hollander enjoys working closely with her clients and advocating on their behalf.

Ms. Hollander is a south Florida native. She received her Juris Doctorate in May 2010 from St. Thomas University in Miami graduating with honors and was a recipient of the Merit Scholarship for her academic excellence.

Ariel D. Widlansky represents plaintiffs and their families in personal injury and wrongful death actions and property damage disputes.

Ariel D. Widlansky represents plaintiffs and their families in personal injury and wrongful death actions and property damage disputes.

Ariel graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. Ariel subsequently earned her Juris Doctor degree at Florida State University, where she was a member of the nationally recognized Moot Court Team and competed in numerous national advocacy competitions.

Before representing homeowners and injured parties at Wites & Rogers, Ariel represented physicians and health care facilities in medical malpractice litigation from the inception of litigation through trials and appeals. She has over ten years of experience drafting pleadings, performing discovery, conducting depositions, arguing motions, negotiating multimillion-dollar settlements, and acting as lead counsel in trials. Ariel also worked with the Office of the State Attorney in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Florida as a criminal prosecutor, where she tried countless misdemeanor and felony trials.

Ariel’s many years of experience as an attorney give her a unique perspective at Wites & Rogers; she understands the challenges and demands of litigation and is able to vigorously negotiate and advocate for her clients.

In her free time, Ariel enjoys DIY home decorating projects, cooking, traveling, and, above all, spending time with her husband and two young sons.

Tyler E. Raiford represents only injured persons and their families in personal injury and wrongful death actions, and claims against homeowner insurance companies, commercial property insurance companies, and homeowner and condominium associations.

Tyler E. Raiford represents only injured persons and their families in personal injury and wrongful death actions, and claims against homeowner insurance companies, commercial property insurance companies, and homeowner and condominium associations. Prior to representing homeowners and injured parties at the Wites & Rogers, Tyler spent years representing insurance companies and corporations in defending against property damage, professional liability, and general liability claims. These years of experience working with insurance companies and corporations helped him learn the ins and outs of how these companies evaluate cases to better help those he represents at the Wites & Rogers.

Tyler earned his law degree, cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law and his B.S. in Finance from Florida State University. While in law school, Tyler was an active member of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Board advocacy team, where he placed as a finalist or semi-finalist in numerous national advocacy competitions.

In his free time, Tyler enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, golfing, and watching Florida State football.