Apopka Family Lawyers

Thomas R. Peppler is a trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience. He has an AV Rating from Martindale Hubble, a national lawyer reference service. It is the highest peer rating available. Mr. Peppler has a special interest and extensive experience in family law and, as part of their continuing legal education, has been invited to lecture other lawyers on family law topics. He routinely appears in all Florida courts. Mr. Peppler and his family came to Central Florida in 1986 and he moved his law practice to Oviedo in 1999. Since then he has been active...

Mark Longwell was born in Silver Spring, Maryland (adjacent to Washington, D.C.), where he spent his youth. He moved to Grosse Pointe, Michigan in elementary school and graduated high school in 1983. He earned a multi-disciplinary Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Political Science and Psychology from Michigan State University in 1987. In 1990, Mark earned his Juris Doctor Law Degree from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. After completing an internship at the Office of the United States Attorney in Washington, D.C., Mr. Longwell moved to Orlando, Florida, where he accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney,...

Mother, wife, family law attorney, business owner, woman rights advocate and philanthropist are one of the few hats that Rania Arwani wears on a daily basis. After gaining her B.B.A. in Finance from Texas, she planned to be a stock market analyst, and after working in that field for a short period of time, she felt that something was missing and that’s not where her passion was. Shortly thereafter she relocated to Florida and attended Barry University School of Law, where her commitment to family law took root.

Rania acted as a Research Assistant at Barry University School of Law and...

Vanette Augustin is a savvy Bilingual (Haitian Creole) attorney who has been successfully practicing since 2009 in the areas of Family Law, Immigration Law, and Estate Planning. Over the last 15 years, she has handled hundreds of cases and have assisted countless families navigate the legal system. She is a mother of two daughters who are the joys of her life. She lives by the belief that every day is a new opportunity to refine her skills. There is never a moment when you get to the point of saying I have arrived because as soon as...

Heather is the newest Attorney to join The Marks Law Firm, P.A. – Family Law & Divorce Attorneys. She has a passion for people and families and wants to serve them right where they are with the experience and knowledge she has. Originally from rural central NY, Heather moved to Florida with her family as a child and grew up in Lake County. Over the years, she has moved to Orange, Seminole, and Volusia but now resides in Brevard County with her husband Chris of 17 years and her youngest two children, Bethany and Manny. Heather was a Divorced mother of...

Wendy A. Mara attended Stetson University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1993 Ms. Mara taught language arts in high school for 13 years. While teaching full time, she earned her MBA degree from the University of Central Florida in 2006. Deciding to pursue a legal career, she entered law school at Florida Coastal School of Law where she graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. While in law school, she was a teaching and research assistant, earned the Dean’s Certificate for Pro Bono Work and became an award winning oralist for the Jessup International Moot Court Competition....

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...

MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA & NORTH CAROLINA BAR With almost 20 years of experience, George Trovato has acquired the knowledge and the skills to provide effective and aggressive representation. GRADUATE OF BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW He also earned The Masters of Law from Regent University School of Law. Honored by the cities of Deltona, Orange City and Port Orange. HONORED BY FLORIDA SUPREME COURT 10 YEARS IN A ROW FOR PRO-BONO WORK FOR HIS COMMUNITY Champion for hands-on classroom training & apprenticeships. SUPPORTS THE COUNCIL ON AGING George is a leader in his community and always...

Paul Rice was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Mr. Rice is board certified in divorce and family law and has been helping spouses and parents through challenging situations for almost 35 years. Mr. Rice has been married for over 25 years and raised three children with his wife, Kristi. If you want the best divorce attorney in East Central Florida, then you'd "better call Paul."

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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...