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Elaine Thompson has been practicing law since 1989. She began her legal career working as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Florida Attorney General's Office in Tampa. Ms. Thompson work in private practice includes work on workers compensation matters, criminal appeals, civil appeals, civil litigation, family appeals, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases. As an Assistant Public Defender, she served as a supervisor of the Appellate Division, represented clients in Baker Act proceedings, and handled post-conviction matters.

Ms. Thompson decided to focus her practice on the most rewarding work she performs...

BIOGRAPHY Jim Purdy is a highly accomplished attorney with over 30 years of experience, a master negotiator, and an expert in the art of conflict resolution. His robust legal background equips him to work on any case from beginning to end while keeping his clients informed throughout the lifecycle of their case. Mr. Purdy received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts in 1989. He remained at his alma mater to pursue his law degree at the University of Minnesota Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctorate with...

Joe focuses on business and commercial litigation, real property disputes, landlord representation, title insurance claims, trust and probate litigation, and corporate and business disputes, including shareholder derivative and dissolution actions. In addition, Joe represents community associations, such as homeowners’ associations and condominium associations. Joe’s diverse experience also includes general probate administration, drafting of wills and trusts and transactional matters. Licensed in 2003, Joe has been awarded the prestigious AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest such recognition possible for a lawyer, and one which reflects the opinions of members of the bar and judiciary. Joe has also been...

We are a full-service law firm servicing clients in Tampa and throughout the State of Florida.

REAL ESTATE LAW We handle all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions including: contract drafting, due diligence, negotiations, contract review, title insurance, lease preparation and review, land trusts, quieting title, mortgage and note preparation and more. Are you are a seller, buyer, tenant, landlord, or lender involved in a real estate transaction? Call The Law Office of Leighton J. Hyde, P.A. for a free consultation. If you decide to hire us, we will work diligently to protect your interests. We are also equipped to handle your real estate litigation matters including: evictions, contract disputes, fraud and misrepresentation, code...

Attorney Heather Barry grew up in Napa Valley, California as the youngest of three children. She pursued a variety of interests including Girl Scouts, dance, music, baseball and gymnastics. In high school Ms. Barry participated in Air Force ROTC, campus leadership and had the privilege to serve as a prosecutor in her government class mock trial where she first got her first exposure to law. Ms. Barry moved to Orlando, Florida in 2004 for college where she majored in Entertainment Business at Full Sail University and minored in Recording Arts. During her degree program Ms. Barry took several law...

Stephen D. Korshak earned his B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1974 and graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1980. He holds memberships in the Florida Bar since 1985 and the Illinois State Bar since 1981. Additionally, Mr. Korshak is licensed to practice in federal court. Previously, he served as a real estate instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright Campus, teaching real estate courses from 1984 to 1988. He remains an active member of the Florida and Orange County Bar Associations. Stephen is also a licensed Florida real estate broker and a title insurance agent.

Attorney Nikhil Patel has years of experience working as a bankruptcy attorney. He has represented many debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases and attended numerous 341 hearings. Beyond bankruptcy law, Attorney Patel has worked on a legal team to prepare large commercial litigation cases. By focusing exclusively on bankruptcy law, Attorney Patel can offer his clients a superior understanding of the bankruptcy process and guide them through every step. He is fluent in Gujarati. For a skilled and experienced bankruptcy attorney in Seminole County, contact his firm at (407) 917-8977.

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Business Planning and Corporate Legal Counsel

Mr. Peter Blatt is the president at Blatt Financial Group. He has more than 17 years’ experience in the financial industry. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Boston University, a law degree and a post doctorate degree in tax from the University of Miami School of Law. Peter formerly ran the financial planning department of a Trust Company in Palm Beach. He is an active member of the Florida Bar Association, the Palm Beach County Bar Association and the former secretary of the Tax Section of the Florida Bar. He is the founder of the North County...

Justin J. Shepard graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2018 where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in Journalism Studies. He received his Juris Doctor from the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 2021, and has been admitted to practice law in the State of Florida since 2021. Mr. Shepard practices in the areas of real property and transactional law and estate planning. He is a member of the Florida Bar Association as well as the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Additionally, he is an active member of the Attorneys...

Scott J. Leitten practices in the areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions, business transactions, banking, mortgage and secured transactions, commercial and business litigation, and mortgage foreclosure and loan work-outs.

William A. Fleck, Esquire manages the Firmâs Commercial Litigation Division, specializing in the litigation of commercial matters, construction related disputes, real estate and title matters, contested probate issues and general civil litigation. He is an accomplished, experienced trial and appellate practitioner, admitted to practice before all trial and appellate courts of the State of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, The U.S. Court of Military Appeals, the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida and the United States Supreme Court. He has practiced law for over 25 years and is a member of the...

Thomas is a partner at the Stuart, Florida office of Thomas|Pinnacoli. Thomas’ practice areas include family law, estate planning, probate and trust litigation, real estate law, debt collection, landlord/tenant law, business law, contracts law, DUI defense, tort litigation and other areas of civil litigation. Prior to joining Thomas|Pinnacoli, Thomas was an associate at Foreman, McInnis & Associates, P.A. located in Lake City, Florida. While practicing in Lake City, Thomas volunteered as a member of the Kiwanis Club and the American Red Cross. Thomas was awarded special recognition in 2014 by Three Rivers Legal Society for...

Mr. May is a native of central Florida with strong ties to the gulf coast. He attended undergraduate studies at the University of Florida where he earned his Bachelor's of Science in Business Adminstration, double majoring in finance and risk and insurance management. Thereafter he worked as a real estate appraiser for several years prior to returning to school to obtain his juris doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law. After graduation, Mr. May worked his way up to partnership status in a mid-sized law firm in Tallahassee, Florida, and in early 2012 he moved his...

Stephen W. Buckley has a wide-range of experience in wills & trusts, estate planning, probate, and real estate for Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. since 1969. Stephen is from Hartford, Connecticut, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1969 after graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1966 and Florida State University with a Juris Doctor degree (Phi Delta Phi) in 1969. He was a member of the Grievance Committee for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit (1976-1977). Mr. Buckley is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law...

When you come to David F. Albrecht law office, you can have confidence that your case can receive the care it requires from a Vero Beach probate lawyer. Attorney Albrecht is experienced, competent, and ready to take on your case and fight for you. He has dealt with all kinds of issues and cases and is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you today. He worked for 15 years as an accredited adjunct college professor at Indian River State College. He is a member of The American Association of Christian Counselors, the International Christian Coaches Association,...

Levin Papantonio Rafferty shareholder Timothy O'Brien is a board-certified civil trial attorney who concentrates his practice in the areas of mass tort litigation, product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, and transactional liability. Mr. O'Brien is rated "A-V Preeminent" by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell lawyer peer-rating service (the "A-V Preeminent" rating is the highest rating an attorney can receive). In September 2018, Mr. O’Brien was appointed by the United States Southern District of Ohio as Co-Lead Counsel for the Plaintiffs Steering Committee in MDL No. 2846, In re Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc., Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation. In January 2021, he...

Melissa Karp Elsbree has lived in Sarasota since 1972. After graduating high school, she attended The American University in Washington, D.C., obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1983. Melissa subsequently earned her J.D. degree from Florida State University College of Law in December of 1990, immediately began her law practice in her hometown of Sarasota, and has practiced exclusively in Sarasota since that time. Formerly a partner of Karp & Karp, P.A., Melissa has longstanding experience in handling complex civil litigation matters, concentrated primarily in the areas of family law and divorce, foreclosure defense...

Ryan Jay Smollar is a South Florida native and understands the unique requirements of South Florida residents. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee and his Juris Doctorate degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. His attorney practice areas include: Elder Law, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Guardianship, Social Security Disability and Probate Administration. Ryan's law practice is focused on compassion and client accommodation. Home visits and appointments at skilled nursing facilities are available for those who cannot travel. South Florida seniors and their families have concerns and solutions which are unique to our...

Our law practice was relocated from New York to Florida in 1992. We operate a general civil practice with our areas of concentration in Real Estate, Estate & Trust Administration and Estate Planning. We are available to represent clients in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, and throughout the state of Florida. Although we are admitted to practice in New York and Florida, we now focus our estate law practice most exclusively in Florida.

Edward S. Robbins is admitted to practice in New York and Florida, he now focuses estate law practice exclusively in Florida. Mr. Robbins continues to enjoy working...

Scott Solkoff has been certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in Elder Law and is author of the leading attorney textbook on Elder Law, now past its seventeenth print editions. Scott focuses his practice on protecting his clients' assets against the cost of long-term care. This includes securing the client's assets while also obtaining Medicaid and V.A. eligibility to pay for care in the home, care in assisted living facilities, care in memory care facilities and care in nursing homes without compromising quality of care. Scott's father, Jerome Ira Solkoff, was one of the founders of...

Education: I am a 1964 graduate of Dartmouth College. I graduated from Boston University Law School in 1967. Experience: I have been a member of the Florida Bar since 1980. During this period, I have drafted estate planning documents and handled numerous probate matters on behalf of personal representatives, as well as creditors. In addition, I have drafted special needs trusts and documents in connection with Medicaid applications for clients whose assets initially prevented them from qualifying for Medicaid for long-term nursing home and other kinds of health care. This is a form of asset protection. As a member of...