Bay Pines Family Lawyers

Erin F. Duncan joined the law practice of C. Todd Smith to add family legal services to Todd's existing personal injury practice. Clients can expect Erin to work with them through legal and personal challenges as well as provide support and advice throughout the process. Erin has an outstanding reputation with past and present clients, her colleagues and peers. She stands by the premise that there are no winners in family law cases – families either grow through the inevitable change that litigation brings or are devastated by it. Erin’s insight, direction and no-nonsense approach have helped her clients find...

Attorney Chavelys Y. Alers was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She specifically grew up in the towns of Vega Baja and Dorado. Attorney Alers is bilingual, as she is fluent in both English and Spanish. Two decades ago, Attorney Alers migrated from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, Central Florida. Attorney Alers attended Boone High School and excelled, graduating with Honors. Attorney Alers is a proud alumnus of the University of Miami, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an associate’s degree in Music Business & Entertainment Industries. After several years in the workforce,...

LEGAL PHILOSOPHY

Thank you for inquiring about the Law Office of Michael E. Morris. I have been an attorney since 1994. I have been licensed in Florida since 1996 and New York since 1995. I like helping my clients to solve their legal matters, and I’m not afraid of the complex cases with multiple parties. I do like going to court, and I do like winning at court. However, I do realize that most cases, especially family cases, really have no clear winners or losers in the end. It is almost always in your best...

I am a United States Air Force Veteran who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida Coastal School of Law, where I earned numerous awards for written and oral advocacy in local and national competitions. I founded Wilkerson Law in July of 2017, where I have since focused my practice on Family Law, Estate Planning, Contracts and Civil Litigation primarily in the Northeast Florida area.

Member of north central Florida community for over twenty-five years, deep committment to justice, and zealous and caring representation of all clients.

Barbara Helm Peters is Board Certified in Marital and Family law, and handles all family law related matters, including but not limited to divorce, paternity, custody, modification and temporary custody by extended family member. She is very experienced with over 25 years of family law experience. Ms. Peters provides zealous representation with compassion and understanding. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, and often serves as a Guardian Ad Litem in family cases.

Anthony Cooper is a dedicated family law and estate planning attorney based in Fleming Island, Florida. As co-founder and managing attorney of Cooper & Cooper, P.A., Anthony partners with his wife and law partner, Charlean Cooper, to deliver personalized, strategic legal solutions to clients across Northeast Florida. Anthony focuses his practice on complex family law matters — including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and paternity actions — as well as comprehensive estate planning services such as wills, trusts, and durable powers of attorney. He also provides skilled mediation services as a Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator, helping individuals...

I am a veteran of the court. My skills have been battle hardened by a lifetime of practicing law. I care about the outcome of my clients cases. I care about my reputation. To me the two are one in the same. Which is why I approach every case as if it is personal.

Thirty Years of practicing Family Law representing Children and Families through difficult times with compassion and understanding. I have represented clients throughout the State of Florida, from Key West to Brevard County with dedication and determination to seek a just result and protect the children at issue before the Courts of Florida.

Jessica Jowers is a staff attorney with the AmeriTrust Law Group and primarily handles cases involving family law, civil litigation, immigration and traffic tickets. Before coming to work at the AmeriTrust Law Group, she worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the State Attorney’s Office, Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit. She earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from the Florida Coastal School of Law in 2013 and was admitted ot the Florida Bar. Before going to law school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the Georgia College and State University. Jessica enjoys contributing to the...

Alicia Dixon, Esq. is the owner of the Dixon Law Firm with a concentration in Family Law. She specializes in divorce, paternity, child support, and custody matters. Attorney Dixon is a graduate of Florida State University where she received her Bachelor and Law degree. In law school, Attorney Dixon worked in Rwanda alongside human rights attorneys and country leaders to improve the quality of life of genocide victims and their children. She fought aggressively for their legal rights in the areas of land rights, medical treatments, schooling and employment. She co-authored a legal rights handbook as a reference for grassroots human...

South Florida has been my home for nearly all my life. I grew up in North Broward / South Palm Beach County, with two single parents who divorced when I was four. People often asked me whether having divorced parents was difficult, and my answer was always “no” because they made the transition relatively seamless. As a child, I got to go on two vacations, have two bedrooms, and spend lots of quality time with both of my parents, albeit separately. It was the best decision my parents made for themselves, and for me.

I got my...

I have a robust background in family law and a deep-seated passion for assisting families in Florida as they navigate life's challenges and related legal matters. I was drawn to the legal profession with a mission to represent those I saw as voiceless, particularly children. I pursued my Juris Doctorate at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. During my studies, I engaged in several internships that shaped my career path. I worked as a Legal Intern for the Florida Department of Children and Families, contributing to both Children’s Legal Services and the Office of the General Counsel. Additionally, I...

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. Morales is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar and Collier County Bar Associations. He has been in active practice since 2002. He has handled many types of cases during his career, including family law, bankruptcy law, personal injury law, worker's compensation, probate and estate law, criminal law, immigration law, and civil litigation. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Mr. Morales brings to the table just the right amount of professionalism, aggressiveness and level headedness one expects and appreciates from an attorney. His years of experience and unique perspective allows him to tackle his client's problems...

Mrs. Harris is no stranger to the courtroom, having spent thirteen years as an Assistant State Attorney specializing in sex crimes and child abuse cases. This experience taught her the importance of communication. She strongly believes in keeping her clients informed of every step of the legal process. The law can be very confusing and overwhelming when faced with a legal issue. Communication helps guide the client through this process. Passionate about the law and its possibilities, Mrs. Harris provides her clients with the knowledge and experience that help them to succeed.

John Albert has been a loyal resident of the Sunshine State for over forty years. Attending schools such as Jefferson Junior High and Merritt Island High in Brevard County, Florida, provided John the reliable foundation he would later find useful while obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at the University of Central Florida. It was his time there, in addition to his desire for a more challenging education, that led him to enroll in law school at the prestigious University of Miami, and then the University of Florida, where he received his law degree in 1999.

Later, he was appointed...

Florida criminal defense lawyer Shlomi Presser has an extensive background providing outstanding criminal defense services in both state and federal courts. Attorney Presser completed his undergraduate studies at Florida State University, majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. He received his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University College of Law and is a member of the Florida Bar Association. Following law school, Attorney Presser served as an Assistant Public Defender for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. During his time as a Public Defender, he defended countless misdemeanor and felony cases, while honing his skills as a...

Max Factor is a seasoned trial attorney who provides top-notch legal and consulting services to a broad range of clients including large companies, small businesses, governmental entities, not-for-profit entities, and individuals. He provides personal and detailed attention to each client’s case. Mr. Factor is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts within the State of Florida, State of Georgia, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Factor attended LSU and graduated from Louisiana College in 1987. He graduated from Cumberland School of Law, at Samford University in 1991. He devoted the first nine years of...

Our founding partner, Joshua D. Zelman, was born and raised in Miami-Dade County. The son of two small business owners, he learned the value of hard work and a good name at an early age. He attended high school at MAST Academy where he was heavily involved in the only Coast Guard Junior ROTC program in the country. After serving aboard the United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle, Josh left high school early to matriculate at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.

Josh graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology in 2000. His last semester was spent...

I have been a civil trial lawyer since 1982. I have handled thousands of cases over my career. I have tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries, and have about one hundred appeals. This experience benefits clients because I can be more efficient and am rarely surprised by the moves of an opponent. Clients receive the personal attention of a small firm with the experience that comes with a large firm.

I have also published a novel, The Hedgecock Friasko, that has won several awards. Check it out on Amazon.
Rick Hussey

I care about my clients. I have personally been through divorce litigation and I know what and how conflict vs minimizing conflicts can affect you emotionally and physically.
My goals are to reduce your stress, gather the particular and required information you need and help you make INFORMED decisions about your future. I am a fighter by nature, but show me the other party is willing to TRY to resolve the issues and I can be a peacemaker. Obviously,, after years in the legal system, I can't sum all the variations up in a paragraph, but, should I accept...

At Florida Family Law Clinic, our primary, most honored objective is to provide exceptional, low-cost legal services to families throughout Florida. Since our initiation, we’ve helped struggling local families with the legal counsel and representation they need to protect their rights, finances, and futures. Our lawyers have years of experience with a comprehensive range family law matters, including divorce, paternity, time sharing, child support, spousal support, property distribution, domestic violence, post-divorce litigation, and more. We handle family law cases with integrity, professionalism, and assertiveness, as our record of successful cases suggests. Don't let the fear of expensive...

Melanie is a founding attorney of Decker & Campbell, PL, which is a boutique law firm located in downtown Fort Lauderdale that focuses on estate planning, family law and real estate litigation. Decker & Campbell is a client centered law firm that strives to provide excellent legal services at reasonable prices. Melanie makes it a top priority to listen to her clients and understand their needs and wishes. She strives to work with her clients to best achieve the goal of each individual client. For more information, please visit our website at www.legalcounselflorida.com

Mr. Levine’s primary practice areas include: Family Law; Criminal Defense; Foreclosure Defense and Loan Modification; Business Law, Contract Disputes; and Personal Injury. He has been practicing law since 1996. He possesses extensive trial experience in both civil and criminal matters. Prior to forming Scott A. Levine, P.A., Mr. Levine had the pleasure of serving as an attorney with some of this region’s most prestigious and respected law firms, including Michaud, Mittelmark, and Antanocci, P.A. in Boca Raton and Feldman Gale in Miami. Currently Scott Levine focuses on Family and Divorce Law.

Attorney Dalton is licensed to practice law throughout the state of Florida since November 2005. She is also licensed to practice law in the following Federal Courts in Florida:

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court

She has helped many clients save their homes from foreclosure, remove construction liens, protect their real estate and business rights, and protect their family rights to support, parent, and being involved in the lives of their children (i.e., in divorce, paternity, child support, and other matters).

Attorney Jake Miller brings over 15 years of practice experience to people throughout Miami-Dade County, from downtown North Miami to the Design District and the Upper East Side, concentrating his practice on real estate, bankruptcy, estate planning, family law and LGBT issues. In his real estate practice, he works closely with individuals who face potential foreclosure proceedings, assisting with loan modifications, short sales and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure. Attorney Miller takes a highly personalized approach with his clients. He understands the stress and anxiety that come with unresolved legal concerns. He recognizes that your situation is unique, and will take the time...

Carmen Gallardo has dedicated her legal career to meet her client’s needs. She is well known among her clients and peers for providing creative solutions to difficult immigration law problems. Ms. Gallardo devotes her practice and legal knowledge in, Family Law, Immigration and Civil litigation, just to name a few. She is devoted to her clients by finding a well-organized, cost-effective and comprehensive solution in complex legal matters. Through her experience, Ms. Gallardo has developed an extensive knowledge of immigration law. She serves all immigrant communities and understands the needs of immigrants. As an immigration lawyer,...

Hubbell Law, P.A. is a small Florida law firm located in Tallahassee, FL. We focus on Immigration, Estate Planning, and Family law. ---------------------------------------------------- Hubbell Law, P.A. es un pequeño bufete de abogados ubicado en Tallahassee, FL. Nos enfocamos en inmigración, planificación patrimonial y derecho de familia.