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Jason M. Melton
Gainesville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
The Catholic University of America
Attorney Jason M. Melton, is a founding partner of Whittel & Melton. As a former state prosecutor, he continues fighting for victims bringing in some of the largest single event results in Central Florida.
Jason is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and continues to be listed among SuperLawyers in Florida by Thomson Reuters. He is a Founding Member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers, and in 2023 was named President.
Attorney Melton is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, high-quality representation. We handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Nursing...
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A. James Mullaney III
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
You should consider speaking with a divorce lawyer before becoming involved in any family law case. The common issues that are handled by a divorce lawyer include divorce, child support, relocation, time sharing (visitation) and alimony. You will have a much easier time as these issues are resolved and you will tend to get more positive results by hiring a divorce lawyer. Unlike some other firms, when you hire Mr. Mullaney as your divorce lawyer, you get him as your attorney - not an associate with far less experience. The broader category of Family Law encompasses a wide...
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Christopher M Taylor
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law and Metropolitan State College of Denver
From an early age I wanted to practiced law. I studied pre-law as an undergraduate and earned my Juris Doctor from the University of Denver. I'm passionate about the practice of family law because it gives me the opportunity to assist people through a difficult time in their life. For more information about me, please click the link on this Justia profile to my website.
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Markus A. Sermons
Orange Park, FL Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(904) 541-6492
1543 Kingsley Avenue, Suite 18-B
Suite 18-B
Orange Park, FL 32073
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Personal Injury and Probate
Florida Coastal School of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
Markus A. Sermons, Esquire is a litigation attorney focusing in the areas of Probate, Guardianships, Divorce, and other Family Law issues, along with Trust Litigation, and general Civil Litigation. Prior to starting Sermons Law, PLLC, he spent several years in the Office of the Public Defender litigating criminal matters in the Juvenile and Felony divisions, but began his law career with the Office of the State Attorney as a Legal Trainee. With countless hearings and many jury and bench trials to his credit, Mr. Sermons has extensive courtroom experience.
Additionally, Mr. Sermons has also worked with...
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Joy Owenby
Orange Park, FL Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law and Florida State University
Attorney Joy Owenby serves clients throughout Florida with aggressive and relentless representation for a wide-range of practice areas. While her knowledge and experience are extensive, Attorney Owenby particularly handles matters involving divorce, adoption, trusts / wills, probate, criminal defense, child support, and family law. Over the course of the years, she has obtained much recognition and has become an accomplished lawyer with an Avvo Rating. Prior to the founding of Owenby Law, P.A., Attorney Owenby serves as legal counsel for Florida’s Guardian ad Litem Program. During this time, she explored the intricacies of family law which have allowed her...
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Charles Edward Willmott
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Military
New England Law | Boston
According to Mr. Willmott: "For almost twenty years, my philosophy as a divorce lawyer has been to take care of the client as if they were family and to offer emotional as well as affordable legal support to families in their time of need. Further, my goal is to help provide amicable resolutions in divorces while at the same time aggressively protecting my client's rights."
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Judy-Ann Smith
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Nova Southeastern University
Judy-Ann Smith, BSN, MS, JD
My passion as an attorney is being able to help people. Resolving someone’s legal issues is the most rewarding aspect of the work I do. I am an empathetic and compassionate lawyer, willing to listen to my clients’ issues, to get a deeper understanding of what they would like to achieve and accomplish. Most importantly, I am an assertive advocate for all my clients and I will fight for what is fair and just according to the laws of the land.
My practice areas range from family law to estate planning and probate. I have extensive success...
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Matthew J Ausley
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney
(904) 999-4010
10151 Deerwood Park Boulevard
Building 200, Suite 250
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Divorce and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law
I started a Divorce law firm called Good Life Legal. If you can't tell from the name, we are a little bit different. Here's how:
1) We charge flat fees - this means you know exactly what representation will cost on day 1. Would you hire someone to build you a house and pay them by the hour? Neither would we. So, why would you hire an attorney that way?
2) We move quickly. We are motivated to finish just as quickly as you are.
3) We focus on Divorce - this means we spend time on basically one...
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Andrew Michael Bonderud
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Boston College Law School
Andrew Bonderud is a seasoned trial attorney, who represents clients in State and Federal court throughout Florida. He focuses his practice on serious personal injury and car accident cases; and State and Federal criminal defense, including complex white collar criminal cases, brought by the US Department of Justice and US Attorney Offices.
Andrew Bonderud earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors from Vanderbilt University in 2005, and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law School in 2012. Between college and law school, he was a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy.
While in the Navy, he deployed to...
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Destardes Moore
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(904) 330-4528
2120 Corporate Square Blvd.
Ste. 27
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Divorce, Business and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law
Ms. Moore focuses on family law, civil litigation and small business representation. She opened her firm in 2015 and has been actively assisting clients since that time. She is a dedicated attorney and takes pride in achieving optimum results for her clients. Providing realistic and practical advise, she remains compassionate and demonstrates competence while advocating for her clients.
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Christopher LoBianco
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Florida State University College of Law
Mr. LoBianco has primarily practiced in the area of Family Law for the past 10 plus years, personally handling hundreds of hearings, mediations and trials throughout Duval, St. Johns, and Putnam County.
Before returning to Florida State University to attend the top 50 nationally ranked College of Law, Mr. LoBianco took a long-term substitute position for a third grade class at the Elementary School he once attended.
While in law school, Mr. LoBianco excelled in all things family law. He worked as a Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern in the school's Public Interest Family Law Center, and received the "book...
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Sabina Tomshinsky
Gainesville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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...
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Robert G. Whittel
Gainesville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...
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Justin Jacobson
Gainesville, FL Divorce Attorney with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Legal Practice Areas: Family Law Business Law Estate Planning Probate Civil Appeals (Appellate Law) Landlord/Tenant Pet Trust Guardianships Litigation Percentage: 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Bar Admissions: Florida, 2008 Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law Gainesville, Florida J.D. cum laude – 2008 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida B.A. – 2004 Major: English Professional Associations and Memberships: Eighth Judicial...
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Gina M. Girardot
Gainesville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Kevin M. Cobbin
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Miami School of Law
Attorney Kevin Cobbin is an experienced advocate for personal injury victims and those accused of a crime. He provides outstanding and personalized legal assistance to those in cases such as auto accidents, catastrophic accidents, drug crimes, DUIs, and gun crimes.
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Richard Milton Knellinger
Gainesville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(844) 373-3334
2815 NW 13th St
Bank of America Building, Suite 305
Gainesville, FL 32609
Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Legal Practice Areas: Family Law Business Law Estate Planning Probate Civil Appeals (Appellate Law) Intellectual Property Trademarks Pet Trust Guardianships Bar Admissions: Florida, 1974 Education: University of Florida College of Law Gainesville, Florida J.D. – 1974 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida B.A. – 1971 St Petersburg Junior College Clearwater, Florida A.A. – 1969 Representative Clients: SunTrust Bank Honors and...
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Heather Brooke Quick
JACKSONVILLE, FL Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Heather Quick is the founder and CEO of the Florida Women's Law Group located in Jacksonville, Florida. By offering family and marital law services specifically for women, Florida Women's Law Group works in a consistent and reliable way to advocate for women in the divorce process. The firm educates and empowers women on their rights and the law, so they can find the strength to endure the process and end up better financially and emotionally. The firm has been recognized as the Best Gender-Focused Family Law Boutique - Southern USA by Acquisition International and is ranked number 45...
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Jennifer M. Erlinger
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Traffic Tickets
Stetson University College of Law
Jennifer Erlinger moved to Jacksonville in 2009, after growing up in the Tampa Bay area. Ms. Erlinger received her Bachelor's of Arts from the University of Florida. She went on to achieve both her Juris Doctor, where she focused her study on Trial Advocacy, receiving a Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy for the top ranked advocacy center of Stetson College of Law. She also received her Master's in Business Administration from Stetson University. Prior to joining Wood, Atter, & Wolf, Ms. Erlinger has worked as an Assistant State Attorney, Assistant Attorney General both in child support enforcement and in the...
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Dennis Guidi
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Admitted to Florida Bar; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit; Director of Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Departments.
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Gary T.J. Bryant
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Florida
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Heather Lee Mayer
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law and Lindenwood University
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Charlie Douglas
Green Cove Springs, FL Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(800) 705-5457
820 N Orange Avenue
Suite 4
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Attorney Charlie Douglas represents clients across the state of Florida for legal matters in many different areas. He has extensive experience in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Business Matters, and Personal Injury.
Charlie also owns Douglas Law Firm, which is a full-service firm dedicated to serving communities across Florida. The firm is equipped with a team of attorneys who bring years of knowledge and experience in many legal matters including Family and Divorce law, Criminal Defense, Business Law, Guardianships, and more.
Prior to Charlie opening Douglas Law Firm, he gained national recognition for his fight to free a Texas man,...
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Cydney Bulger
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(904) 608-3694
2120 Corporate Square Blvd
Suite 17
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law and The University of Georgia School of Law
Cydney Bulger is the Managing Partner of The Bulger Firm, a Jacksonville law firm focusing on family law. Cydney began her career as an attorney for the State of Florida, prosecuting cases of child abuse and neglect. Cydney then entered private practice, where she exclusively practiced family law. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in political science. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law, where she was elected treasurer of the Family Law Society. During law school, she interned at the Office of the Public Defender and the...
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Itasca Greagor
Gainesville, FL Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
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...
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Pamela Randle
Live Oak, FL Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law
Pamela Randle primarily focuses on working with cases involving estate planning and small business transactions. She has also spent a substantial portion of her legal career focusing on family law. She has practiced family mediation as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. Before entering the law sector, she worked in the operating room when she was licensed as a Registered Nurse. She earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from the Florida Coastal School of Law in 2006 and was admitted to the Florida Bar. Prior to attending law school, she went to Texas Woman’s University and earned a...
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Layne Dare Prebor
Gainesville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Domestic Violence
University of Florida
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...
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Diane Lynn Paull
Jacksonville Beach, FL Divorce Attorney with 42 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Diane L. Paull Diane attended college and law school in Michigan. She began her career as an attorney in Michigan in 1982, working for several multi-national banks and financial institutions in the Detroit area. She was recruited by Barnett Bank in 1995, relocating to Florida for this position. Upon the sale of the Bank, Diane took the Florida Bar examination and obtained her Florida license in 2003. Diane changed her focus to family law after joining Kurt Simpson in his law practice in Jacksonville Beach. She spent two years under Mr. Simpson’s tutelage to...
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Kristianna Cucinella
Gainesville, FL Divorce Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Florida
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Alexander Gilewicz
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney with 9 years of experience
(904) 619-2510
6550 St. Augustine Road
Suite 305
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI & DWI, Family and Juvenile
Florida Coastal School of Law
Having represented thousands of clients across northeast Florida, I come into every case with a wealth of experience and knowledge. My trial experience includes a wide range of offenses from misdemeanors through life felonies. I take pride in fighting through difficult cases that other lawyers may turn away. My candor and attention to detail will help guide you through an incredibly difficult time while my dedication to you and your case will ensure that your rights are protected.
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Kelly R McNeal
Gainesville, FL Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Business and Family
University of Florida
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.
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Jeffrey D. Harper
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Florida Coastal School of Law
I have always had a passion for helping others. I am dedicated to the pursuit of justice for his clients. My concentrated areas of practice include: Estate Planning, Probate, Business/Corporate Law, Domestic Relations, Intellectual Property, Injunctions, and Notary Services.
Prior to law school, I spent more than 15 years in corporate America working for companies in various industries ranging from healthcare, finance, technology, and currently, construction franchising. After receiving my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida, I continued my pursuit of higher education by obtaining a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Liberty University, where I...
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David Makofka
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
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I have been practicing in the complex and interesting legal fields of family, criminal and personal injury law for over 25 years. In that time, I have learned what it takes to provide competent, aggressive representation to my clients, and at affordable rates. I believe that dedication, preparation and hard work are the cornerstones of a successful attorney and law firm. Our office has handled hundreds of complex cases over the years and we are willing to take on the challenging legal matters! If you, or someone you know needs help, call or email...
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Paola Parra
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Having been an Attorney for 20 years, Paola Parra Harris started out in Macon Georgia, before moving to Jacksonville. While in Jacksonville she met and married her Husband Robert and was an attorney at the Harris, Guidi, Rosner, Dunlap, Rudolph Law Firm in Jacksonville Florida before striking out on her own in 2016 to form Parra Harris Law.
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A. Sam Jubran
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law
Sam Jubran is a Florida native who has extensive training and experience litigating cases. Mr. Jubran is a Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law, certified by The Florida Bar. At The Law Office of A. Sam Jubran, P.A., helping others is a passion not a job! Questions about your rights under the law? We have answers! ...Jacksonville's attorney at law.
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Michael Alexander Tupper
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Florida Coastal School of Law
When you hire an attorney, you deserve caring and compassionate service from a competent professional. You also deserve solid, timely advice from someone you can trust. Finally, you deserve a zealous advocate that is prepared to represent your interests.
Attorney Michael Tupper is uniquely positioned to become your trusted legal adviser and advocate.
Experience:
Licensed to practice in the State of Florida since 2004.
Years of experience in the courtroom and numerous non-jury trials.
Experienced appellate advocate.
Admitted to Practice:
Supreme Court of the State of Florida (2004)
U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida (2013
Education:
Graduate of...
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Jeanine Beard Sasser
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Attorney with 45 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Elder and Family
University of Florida
We specialize in helping persons who are going through transitions which involve court actions because of divorce, family disputes, business disputes, criminal allegations and probate actions. We proactively help people and businesses plan for the future through wills, guardianships, trusts, incorporation and business planning. In addition, part of our practice helps persons qualify for disability income. Jeanine's background in criminal and family trials, mediation and economics is part of the experience that she uses to help persons secure their financial and emotional futures for themselves, their families and their businesses. Jeanine is a North Florida...
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Refik Werner Eler
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
ELERLAW is a general trial practice law firm handling all family, criminal and general litigation matters in both State and Federal courts.
My 30 year legal career began as Assistant State Attorney in Duval County where I prosecuted criminal offenses.
For approximately 20 years thereafter I was a private practitioner in Jacksonville. I started as an associate attorney at the law Offices of Tassone & Ferebee and represented clients in criminal and civil litigation. I then went on to partner of Tassone & Eler, with a focus on complex and major litigation practices in criminal and...
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Elizabeth Brennan
Jacksonville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(904) 903-8233
10752 Deerwood Park Blvd.
Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Divorce, Business, Family and Maritime
Tulane University School of Law
Aggressive, Effective and Efficient! Ms. Brennan is a leading lady trial lawyer with over 30 years experience. You want Ms. Brennan on your side. Call now (904) 903-8233.
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Christian Alexander Straile
Gainesville, FL Divorce Lawyer with 21 years of experience
1031 NW 6th Street
Unit A-2
Gainesville, FL 32601
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
St. Thomas University School of Law
This trial focused practice has the goals of delivering quality legal services, providing to clients personal services while developing strong, trusted relationships through effective communication, analysis, planning and litigation skills seeking the best result possible.