Fleming Island Family Lawyers

Clay Smith has a very diverse background, having grown up in Florida, California, and Iran. Clay attended high school in Stockton, California (Benjamin Franklin) and in Jacksonville, Florida (Ed White and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts). After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably for 5+ years until his humanitarian discharge to provide living assistance for his younger brother, also a Marine, who broke his neck and was rendered quadriplegic. During the period shortly after his discharge, Clay performed a variety of jobs, including ditch digging. Along the way, he...

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...

Andrew T. Morgan is a skilled family law and criminal defense attorney, as well as an equity partner at Canan Law. At the firm, Andrew focuses his practice on high net-worth divorces and family law litigation, as well as complex criminal cases. In the past, Andrew worked as an assistant state attorney, where he successfully defended clients in a variety of high-profile cases involving murder, manslaughter, DUI, sexual battery, drug offenses, robbery, aggravated battery, domestic violence, and more. Now, he draws on more than 15 years of legal practice to effectively advocate for his clients. Andrew is an active member...

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...

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...

Gil Alba was born and raised in Central Florida and has subscribed to a hard-work ethic his entire life. While pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida (UCF), he worked as a legal assistant for one of Florida’s largest and oldest Intellectual Property law firms. Despite his status as both a full-time student and full-time employee, Gil’s dedication and perseverance enabled him to graduate with honors in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. After graduating from UCF, Gil moved to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida (UF) Frederic G. Levin College of...

Evan M. Gardiner is an attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He practices out of the firm's Gainesville, Florida law office. Mr. Gardiner received his B.A. from Flagler College (2013) and his J.D. from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law (2017).

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...

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.

For nearly 20 years, Michael has passionately and fiercely represented clients with legal needs. His practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Crimes. He has a unique perspective as a former State Prosecutor, Police Detective, and Military Veteran of the United States Navy. Michael is a knowledgeable and skilled negotiator and trial attorney. He is dedicated to using his passion, experience and expertise to obtain the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Michael received his B.A. from Saint Leo University, and J.D. from Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law. He has been practicing law in...

Originally from New York City, Angelique made her way down to Florida and attended Florida Coastal Law School. She became an Assistant State Attorney, prosecuting various criminal offenses in the 5th Judicial Circuit.

In 2008, She left the State Attorney's office to join The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the 5th District.

Now with over 13 years of trial experience, she is ready to defend all who need her help.

Experience matters! With over two decades of experience in all phases of law, Attorney Tim Goan offers comprehensive, results-oriented legal representation to business, individual, and family clients throughout Florida, including Flagler Beach, Bunnell, St. Augustine, Palatka, and Flagler County, Volusia County, Putnam County, St. Johns County, and beyond. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Tim Goan spent his formative years exposed to the metal of “Motor City” and the music of “Motown.” But his heart was set on Florida and a career in law, so he headed to Gainesville, where he earned dual degrees at the University of Florida in Law and...

Danielle was born and raised in Palm Harbor, Florida. She enjoys boxing, reading, and exploring the world with her German Shepherd, Salem, by her side. Danielle attended the University of Florida on a full scholarship. She majored in Biology and minored in Disabilities in Society. Danielle attended American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. on an academic scholarship. During her academic career at the Washington College of Law, Danielle was the Managing Editor for the Journal of Gender, Social Policy, and the Law, the top cited legal periodical in the United States in the topic area of gender, social...

Leslie Smith Haswell, is a 1981 graduate of the University of Florida Law School who practices family law exclusively, and who is also a family mediator and trained collaborative divorce attorney.

Andrea Lehner practices family law, including divorce, alimony, modifications, timesharing and child custody, child support, relocation, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Beaches Family Law, P.A. serves the Beaches communities in Jacksonville, Florida, and primarily handles cases in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, and Clay Counties. She also practices in other counties throughout Florida.

Andrea began her legal career working for a boutique family law firm in Miami, Florida. While there, she practiced family law, civil litigation, and business formation / transactional law. She also has experience in the area of estate planning. Upon relocating to Jacksonville, Andrea practiced commercial...

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

Leonard Legal, P.A. was founded by Christine C. Leonard based on the belief that, when someone is in need of legal counsel, they should be able to get the personal one on one attention they deserve. Here at Leonard Legal, your case will be taken seriously and you will always have direct access to your attorney.

While our focus is primarily Family Law, Foreclosures, Evictions, and Civil Litigation, we are able to provide a wide range of legal services to meet your individual needs.

Attorney Clyde Taylor III is a partner of Taylor & Waldrop Attorneys. He graduated from the University of Georgia with his Juris Doctor in 2000. In 2010, Attorney Taylor joined his father at Taylor & Waldrop Attorneys, a criminal defense and family law firm. His focus is on handling cases that involve post-convictions and appeals. If you would like to know more about Attorney Taylor and find out how he can help you, contact the firm today!

Over 27 years of experience in the legal field.

Laura is a wife a mother of two practicing criminal and family law in the state of Florida. She works hard towards your goals and fights aggressively on your behlf.