Otter Creek Lawyers

I have been practicing law for more than 35 years, including a five year stint as a circuit judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
As an experienced litigator, in both state and federal court, I have aggressively represented clients at all levels of trial courts from criminal traffic matters to first degree murder charges. In the civil courts, I have represented clients in a range of cases involving contracts, business litigation, family matters, personal injury case, professional negligence matters (Medical Malpractice), defamation and cases involving fraud.
I have also had the pleasure of being the City Attorney for the...

Adam Czaya is an Attorney at the Keith Taylor Law Group, P.A. His fields of practice primarily include Probate and Estate Administration, Wills and Trusts, and Fiduciary Litigation. Attorney Czaya attended the University of Florida, where he obtained a BA in History, and a BA in Russian. After graduation from the University of Florida in 2007, he earned his JD from Stetson University College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011. He was admitted to the Maine Bar in 2019. Attorney Czaya joined the Keith Taylor Law Group in 2011. He is a member of the Florida Bar,...

Florida Probate Attorney: Though my practice areas include estate planning and real estate work, my practice has become largely focused on Florida Probate cases. My firm's flagship website is http://www.WeProbateFlorida.com where many if not most of our clients start. Prior to opening my doors in the greater Orlando area, I was associate counsel at Rarick & Associates, P.A., the leading estate planning firm in Miami Lakes, Florida. I also clerked for Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. in Ft. Lauderdale. When I can get away from the office, I am a proud internet geek, Florida Gator fan, husband and...

Ms. Fine is a Florida native born in Orlando, Florida, and raised in DeLand, Florida. She is a graduate of DeLand High School and the University of Florida. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law in 1981. After graduation, she practiced as an associate with the Gainesville firm of Watson, Folds, Steadham, Sproull, Christmann & Brashear, P.A., from 1981-1983.

She taught legal research and writing at the University of Florida College of Law. From 1993-1998 she practiced as a partner in the law firm of Springfield & Fine, P.A.

She has been associated with the...

Immigration Attorney Osas Iyamu is Licensed in Nigeria & New York State. She is authorized to Practice New York State Laws & U.S Federal Laws.

She is an Immigrant whose Law Firm is dedicated 100% to the practice of Federal Immigration Law.

"It takes an Immigrant to Understand the Immigration Needs of Another Immigrant".

Her Office is located in Ocala Florida. She represent immigration clients locally in Ocala, surrounding areas such as Gainesville,Belleview,Silver Springs Shores, The Villages, Lady Lake, Dunnellon, Reddick, Summerfield, Weirsdale, Alachua, High Springs, Williston, Newberry, Hawthorn, Chiefland, Bronson, Morriston, Bushnell, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, etc. She also...

Kyle Bagen is a litigation attorney at Bagen Law. As with all the attorneys in the firm, his practice area is limited exclusively to Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, with heavy emphasis on all types of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents Ocala truck accident lawyer Kyle was born and raised in north central Florida and is a graduate of Buchholz High School in Gainesville. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.

Patrick W. Harland, Jr. is a seasoned litigator and personal injury attorney having tried cases in both Florida State and Federal Court.

Upon graduating from Stetson University College of Law in 1999, Mr. Harland focused his law practice on defending insurance companies as well as some of the nation’s largest nursing home chains in liability suits relating to patient care. Mr. Harland also defended physicians in correctional healthcare cases brought by inmates alleging civil rights violations due to inadequate healthcare.

Today, Mr. Harland uses that defense background to the advantage of St. Petersburg clients who have been injured by the negligence of...

As an attorney for almost 20 years, I have learned the ins-and-outs of the criminal justice process, defending hundreds of clients against misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. I have experience defending individuals charged with civil crimes and representation in higher courts for the appellant, as well. I have been a member of the Florida community for over 15 years, attending the University of Florida Law School and admitted to the State Bar of Florida in 1992. As such, I gained significant knowledge and agility in the Florida legal system. I was a former attorney for...

Attorney Sabina Tomshinsky has been practicing law since 2005 and is committed to finding effective resolutions to each client's unique legal needs. Ms. Tomshinsky is the owner of Home Town Law, P.A., where she provides knowledgeable, responsive client service in a broad spectrum of legal areas, including family law, estate planning, probate, landlord-tenant law and corporate law. She has dedicated her career to protecting the interests of individuals, families and businesses in North Central Florida. As a Gainesville, Florida resident for more than a decade, she is proud to address your legal issues and concerns in a creative...

Julie Aleve Fine is a 2011 graduate of The University of Florida Levin College of Law and a former Assistant State Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Ms. Fine is an experienced trial attorney with over 40 jury trials in the past 5 years. During her first four years as an ASA, Ms. Fine gained extensive experience as a litigator, investigator, and researcher working in four distinct divisions of practice. Ms. Fine began in the general misdemeanor division, but was quickly promoted to the domestic violence division where she first recognized her passion for legal justice and protecting...

Attorney Casey C. Harrison is a sympathetic and savvy probate attorney with nearly a decade of experience first working within, and later arguing in front of, Florida’s circuit and appellate courts. He applies this versatile background and inside-out understanding of Florida litigation to assist you with your most complicated probate matters in a comprehensive fashion. Attorney Harrison joined his brother Attorney McCabe Harrison in the family practice in 2020. Before that, he spent seven years working for a litigation firm in Clearwater, Florida, honing his ability to take cases to court and win arguments before judges. He has a range of...

Mark concentrates his practice on representing health care providers, insurers and suppliers/manufacturers in regulatory matters before the government. He specializes in Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, state licensure and transactional compliance. Mark has 30 years of experience in hospital, physician and managed care regulation and compliance. As a litigator, Mark has tried 49 healthcare cases in administrative, state and federal courts. His transactional practice includes the creation of several of Florida's most complex and comprehensive joint ventures. Mark is one of only 190 attorneys in the country who is board-certified in health law. He has graduate degrees in healthcare...

With over 15 years experience as a family law attorney, I have represented individuals challenged with the complicated, often times heavily sensitive, territory of domestic relations matters. I am skilled in creating constructive environments focused on bringing about the most beneficial results for my clients. I am a partner at the Gainesville-based Galigani Law Firm and represent clients in the Gainesville, Alachua, Ocala, Lake City and the surrounding communities. I have worked on all types of family law matters, including contested divorce, uncontested divorce and pre-marital agreements. I also provide experienced counsel during the related difficult decisions that parents...

Tracee L. Ivins graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. After graduation she worked for the State of Florida as a certified investigator, before deciding to pursue a law degree. As an attorney Ms. Ivins has handled files from inception all the way to a jury verdict. Her experience has included claims involving serious bodily injury, product liability injury and wrongful death arising from auto accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, negligent security, motorcycle and tractor trailer accidents.

Lawsuits including Negligence, Breach of Contract, Negligent Entrustment, Uninsured Motorist Insurance Claims, Under-Insured Motorists Insurance disputes, Wrongful Death, Bad...

Florida Criminal Defense Attorney - Dean Galigani With over 20 years of experience, I unwaveringly defend men, women, and juveniles facing misdemeanor or felony criminal charges. My litigation experience includes all practices of criminal law such as DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, theft, burglary, and violent crime. I use my expertise to create the best possible defense for each of my clients' needs. Regardless of how many times I fight a particular offense, I understand that every case is unique, and each client receives my dedicated attention. This is especially important since even the smallest details can strengthen a defense...

Barbara has practiced criminal defense in Alachua County and the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 1984, handling criminal matters including murder, manslaughter, dui/vehicular manslaughter, possession, sale and trafficking in drugs, robbery, burglary, grand theft, forgery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, gun crimes, and numerous other felony and misdemeanor offenses. Before joining DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A. in 2001, Barbara practiced criminal law as an assistant Public Defender for the 8th Judicial Circuit for over sixteen years. Barbara was a member of the defense team for Danny Harold Rolling from 1992 through his capital murder sentencing proceeding in February of 1994. She is a past...

Attorney Amanda Burchfield is a personal injury lawyer with Allen Law Firm, P.A., a premier personal injury law firm helping clients throughout North Central Florida, with offices in Gainesville and Ocala. Amanda was born and raised in Gainesville and is the daughter of Bill and Ginny Allen, who founded Allen Law Firm, P.A., in 2007. Amanda obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida, where she graduated summa cum laude and received the King O’Neal Scholar Award – an award only given to students who complete their studies with a 4.0 GPA. Attorney Burchfield was also highly involved with...

Christopher Largey began his legal career with the Lake and Citrus County Public Defender’s Office, where he successfully tried cases ranging from DUI issues to attempted murder. Mr. Largey then joined a local personal injury law firm in 2002 and quickly became the top producer and litigator in that firm.

In 2005, Mr. Largey began Largey Law a personal injury and auto accident law firm with offices in Lake County and Citrus County. He has handled cases throughout Central Florida and has secured millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of his clients. In 2014, Mr. Largey received the prestigious AV®...

Itasca Greagor is the owner and Founding Attorney of Itasca Legal, PLLC. Itasca is a skilled and compassionate attorney currently serving clients throughout North Florida. Itasca was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, and is a proud graduate of Eastside High School. Itasca has extensive experience helping victims who have been negligently injured in car and truck accident cases. Additionally, she represents clients in other civil matters. Itasca received her B.S. degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. After working for a personal injury law...

Lenny was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996. Lenny worked as an Assistant State Attorney (prosecutor) for over seven years. During this time, he prosecuted thousands of cases, supervised a staff of other attorneys and conducted numerous jury trials. Lenny knows how prosecutors think and how to speak their language. After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Lenny worked for a prestigious Plaintiff’s law firm that practiced in the areas of Medical Malpractice/ Nursing Home Abuse/ and Personal Injury law. Lenny has been in private practice since 2004 representing people who have been accused of crimes or have been seriously injured...

Samantha’s primary practice includes Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Elder Law. Her clients range from young individuals to seniors and their caregivers. She represents individuals in all forms of Probate and Guardianship proceedings and has drafted hundreds of documents to meet her client’s estate planning goals. Additionally, Samantha works one on one with clients to plan for and defray the cost of long term care. Samantha was born and raised in Ocala, Florida. She attended Florida State University then attended Florida Coastal School of Law from which she obtained her Juris Doctorate. Samantha is active in the...

Serving Marion and Alachua Counties since 1996, Mr. Culver has handled a variety of cases which involve family law and probate issues. Mr. Culver is a Navy veteran and a graduate of the University of Florida School of Law.

The founding attorney of Allen Law Firm, Attorney Bill Allen has been practicing personal injury law in North Central Florida for twenty-three years. He graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law after playing college football for the University of Florida Gators in Gainesville. At Allen Law firm, Bill utilizes his experience and legal training to “even the playing field” for the firm’s clients. Bill attended the University of Florida on a football scholarship. He graduated with high honors in 1983 while lettering for the Gator football team. During the next six years, Bill earned a Masters in Business...

Michael Sechrest is a civil trial attorney in Gainesville FL. He was recently selected by SuperLawyers as a civil litigation super lawyer, which is a designation reserved for only 5% of attorneys in the State of Florida. He is also board certified by the Florida Bar, which is a recognition as an expert in his field. He has handled hundreds of cases, trials and arbitrations throughout Florida and many other states in both state and federal courts. Mr. Sechrest’s practice areas include personal injury, business/construction litigation, and products liability. He has also handled a variety of...

Victor is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum whose membership is limited to trial lawyers who have achieved verdicts or settlements or in excess of $1,000,000. In 2011, Victor was selected by Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite. He has been a member of the Florida Justice Association (formerly the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) for 25 years and an Eagle member for over 20 years. Victor is a longtime member of Florida Workers’ Advocates which is an organization designed to protect and defend the workers of this state, particularly those that are injured. He is a member of...

Marc Warner Attorney in Gainesville FL is a shareholder with Fisher, Butts, Sechrest & Warner, P.A. Mr. Warner practices in the areas of negligence, medical malpractice and tort litgation. Prior to joining the firm Mr. Warner was Assistant General Counsel at the University of Florida where he provided legal services to the University’s College of Medicine Institutional Review Boards and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees. Before joining University of Florida’s legal staff Mr. Warner was a civil trial lawyer with the Tampa firm, Fowler White, Attorneys at Law, practicing in the area of casualty defense. Before entering the...

Before obtaining my law degree I was a licensed mortgage banker in Florida. I have a very strong background in real estate law and participated in over 10,000 Real Estate Closings. I also have helped thousands of clients throughout Florida with bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and debt settlement. I always offer a FREE consultation. Call us today (888) 316 2131

• I am the owner of the Law Office of Judith B. Paul, LC in Inverness, Florida, and a second career attorney practicing law since 2005 after graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005.
After nearly three years as a staff attorney in the probate and guardianship division for the family and civil courts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in Gainesville, Florida and traveling to all six counties within the Circuit, including Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union I went into private practice.
We lived in Gainesville for nearly 15 years and recently my husband and I ...

Eric Dibert is a litigation attorney located in Gainesville, Florida, and is the founding shareholder of the Dibert Law Group, P.A. He primarily handles Real Estate Litigation, Probate Litigation, and Business Litigation. He attended Florida State University, receiving his B.S degree in Political Science and Interdisciplinary Social Science (double-major). Mr. Dibert received his law degree from the University of Alabama College of Law in 2011.

Attorney Pichardo-Riestra is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Pichardo-Riestra Law. She is a former psychologist who has worked with children, juveniles, and adults. As a Psychologist Specialist working for the Department of Corrections, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra provided Mental Health services to incarcerated females housed in General Population, Closed Management, and Death Row.

After years in psychology, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra decided to pursue a career in Law. She attended Florida A&M University where she concentrated on Criminal Defense while participating at the FAMU Criminal Defense Clinic. Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra also interned with the Public Defender's Office for the Fifth Circuit in...

I was born in Daegu, South Korea and grew up in Orlando, Florida from age seven until I left for college. After graduating law school, I have worked in both the public and private sectors, culminating in my opening my own practice. For most of my services I can serve all Florida counties and have experience in all stages of litigation, from negotiation to jury trial. I will give it all I have for my clients, so contact me today!

Steve Brady has been a Florida attorney for more than 32 years. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1987 and Florida State University in 1984.

Over the years, Steve has represented a wide variety of clients in various state, federal, and appellate trial courts. Class actions, deadly launch pad explosions, train explosions, aircraft explosions and crashes, propane truck explosions, boat crashes, building collapses, crane disasters, electrocutions, RICO suits, deadly products, alleged litigation fraud, brain injuries, medical malpractice, design and architectural malpractice, negligence, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, commercial, construction defects, first amendment, death, dismemberment and catastrophic...

Jarrod Gregory King is a native of Ocala, Florida, and the oldest of Greg and Carrie King’s two sons. Jarrod graduated from Belleview High School where he lettered in academics, baseball, soccer, and golf. Jarrod received his undergraduate degree and a law degree from Florida State University. In his free time Jarrod enjoys the outdoors with his wife and three kids. Jarrod began his career as a prosecutor for the State Attorney Office in the Second Judicial Circuit, comprised of Leon, Wakulla, Liberty, Jefferson, Franklin, and Gadsden counties. Jarrod served as a felony prosecutor in Wakulla County, Florida, prosecuting felony DUI,...

McNeal Legal, LLC is committed to providing legal services to businesses and individuals in a professional, timely and cost efficient manner. This is a time when you need the assistance of a professional attorney who can guide you to make the best of a less than ideal situation, and protect your rights along the way.

We are a debt relief law firm focused on permanently wiping out debts under the bankruptcy code discharge provisions. We have over 20 years legal experience and have successfully wiped out over 100 million dollars in cumulative consumer debt for our clients. We offer a free consultation with no obligation and full confidentiality. We are able to answer many questions by phone. Please call (352) 564-1600. We are local to Citrus County, Florida. Member of NACBA - the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.