Palm Bay Family Lawyers

LET US HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. YOUR RIGHTS WILL BE PROTECTED AND YOU WILL HAVE NO DOUBT THAT WE ARE ON YOUR SIDE. Benson Trial Group is a locally owned and operated law office that's located in Sarasota, FL. Serving from Bradenton to Venice, FL. If you need assistance with a family law matter, contact us to set up a FREE initial consultation. 941-960-2610. I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, specifically in Arlington. My academic journey began at Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where I attended on a tennis scholarship. Being the youngest of five children...

Paul Grondahl is a Massachusetts native who has made Florida home for twenty years. He earned a business degree from Bryant University in 1991 and his law degree from the University of Miami in 1996. Paul is Vice-Chairman of the Manatee County Family Law Section and a member of the Florida Bar's Family Law and Trial Lawyers Sections. Paul began his practice in 1996 as a personal injury trial lawyer in West Palm Beach, where he spent many years trying cases on behalf of prominent insurance companies. He now utilizes that trial experience to represent victims of automobile and other...

Founding partner Joshua Silverman is a 2001 graduate of the University of Florida College of Law in Gainesville and an experienced former prosecutor with the Florida State Attorney’s Office in Gainesville. Mr. Silverman brings a wide variety of legal experience to the firm, having worked extensively during his five years as a state prosecutor in the areas of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual offenses. In addition, he handled various criminal matters ranging from routine crimes to more serious misdemeanors and felonies, such as cases involving DUIs and homicides. As an experienced litigator, Mr. Silverman’s...

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

I am a dedicated family law attorney with over 15 years of experience representing clients throughout Miami-Dade County, Florida. My practice is focused on helping individuals and families navigate complex and emotionally charged legal matters, including divorce, custody and timesharing, child support, alimony, domestic violence, relocation, and post-judgment modifications and enforcement. With more than a decade of experience in and out of the courtroom, I bring both strategic insight and compassionate advocacy to every case. I understand how deeply family law issues impact my clients’ lives, and I am committed to protecting their rights and achieving outcomes that serve their long-term...

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...

Ross Schulman is a top-rated Florida family law attorney in the Naples office of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. Ross is a Certified Financial Litigator, has earned his designation as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and is licensed to practice law in Florida and New York. He works with clients regarding dissolution of marriage, pre/post nuptial agreements, paternity, custody, mediation, and litigation.

Rebecca Zung, Esq. focuses her practice exclusively in the areas of marital and family law. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. Rebecca is also a former Wealth Strategist and stockbroker with Northern Trust and Morgan Stanley, and has held her Series 7 and 66 Registered Representative licenses, as well the Life, Health and Variable Annuity Insurance Licenses, which gives her extraordinary insight into all areas of family law. A frequent lecturer, and author of several articles, Rebecca recently published her first book “Breaking Free: A Step-by-Step Divorce Guide...

Kristine opened her law practice in 1997 after graduating from St. Thomas Law School. Kristine practices primary in the area of family law, which includes divorce, child custody, paternity, modifications and enforcement actions. Kristine takes pride in her personal attention to her clients and her efforts to settle her family law cases to avoid the expense and emotional trauma caused by long drawn out litigation. However, Kristine is experienced in the court room and is prepared to effectively litigate cases that do end up before a judge.

Kristine also practices real estate litigation and is experienced...

Sydney Smith was born and raised in Miami, Florida. In 2017, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a double major in Sociology from Florida State University. After attending FSU, she came back home to Miami and obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law. Ms. Smith was selected as a Rising Star in Family Law in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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...

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...

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...

Florida Bar licensed attorney with extensive legal research and writing skills handling complex immigration cases, international adoptions, who is dedicated to helping families including spouses, children and parents of US citizens or permanent residents. I also offer a broad range of immigration law services including helping domestic violence victims file VAWA relief, naturalizations, employment based green cards, religious workers, and responses to requests for evidence. I am a former magistrate who presided over family law hearings and stand ready to provide you quality, personal family law representation through northeast Florida. Low cost divorce paperwork preparation for a...

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.

I have practiced law with an emphasis on marital and family law for more than 40 years. I have been Florida Bar Board Certified in this area since 1985 and was a co-writer of the initial statewide examination. Both my law firm and myself have been AV rated by the Martindale Hubbel Law Directory by my peers (highest rating) for many years. I have also been listed in Best Lawyers in America for more than 25 years. I have chaired the Family Law Certification Committee of the Florida Bar for a two year period and served as vice chair of...

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida and attended the University of Florida, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and Minors in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. I went on to attend Florida International University College of Law, where I graduated with the Law Merit Scholarship, on the Dean’s List, and as a Certified Florida County Court Mediator.

During Law School, I interned for the Honorable Judge Abby Cynamon in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. I also gained crucial legal experience while clerking for Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan, Bradfute & Kohlman, P.A. and Leinoff &...

Carroll L. McCauley, Sr., is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law. For over 25 years Mr. McCauley has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and an AV-rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbel. Mr. McCauley is also recognized as one of Florida Super Lawyers by Florida Super Lawyers®. These qualification reflect the highest ethical and professional standards as determined by peer & judicial review. Mr. McCauley holds a BA degree from Ohio University and a J.D. degree from the University of Florida College...

Florida State University College of Law graduate, Air Force Veteran, and Floridian. My priorities are your priorities. Let's work together to accomplish your goals. At Coast 2 Coast Legal we limit our client representation to 15 and we are now accepting new clients. With a limited client book, you get the attention you should expect from any law firm. No more waiting for return calls. Call us now and speak with an attorney.

Edward G. Seitz, Attorney at Law, concentrates his practice of law in the area of Bankruptcy and Family Law (divorce, custody, child support, Paternity, etc.) in Pensacola, Milton, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, and surrounding areas. Edward G. Seitz, P.L. has been practicing law in private practice since January of 2002 and is admitted to all Florida State Courts and the Federal Court's in the Northern District of Florida. At the law office of Edward G. Seitz, Esq. every client is treated with courtesy and is guaranteed effective representation. With an experienced staff and knowledge of the law your case...

Attorney Lauren H Weber uses an aggressive, but PRACTICAL approach to client representation seeking positive RESULTS for a better tomorrow. Her goal is to educate, negotiate and/or litigate for the most COST EFFICIENT expeditious resolution of your case.

Ms. Weber has been fighting for families and homeowners rights in South Florida for over 10 years and has been a transactional real estate law attorney for over 25 years! She has successfully negotiated hundreds of workouts for families in distress and/or facing financial hardship.

Erin M. Zides attended Barry University School of Law. While there, Erin earned the book award in Advanced Appellate Advocacy, Advanced Criminal Procedure and Legal Research and Writing II. Erin was also a member of the Trial Team. Erin graduated from Barry University School of Law and is admitted to practice in Florida and the U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida. Erin is a partner at Tampa Law Group, P.A. and focuses on Family Law, Divorce, Wills, Trusts and Probate. The Tampa Law Group offices are located in Tampa and are...

Ms. Bergermann's first law job was as the 1979 summer intern for the State's Attorney's Office, Juvenile Division, Homicide Unit, on the South Side of Chicago. This eye-opening experience led her to the corporate world later that summer when she joined the legal department at ITT and became a staff attorney negotiating and drafting contracts for telecommunications systems. Our leading attorney, Ms. Bergermann, has over 43 years of legal experience. Vera continued her work as a staff attorney in the New York City area for Northern Telecom and, later, UNISYS in Philadelphia. After earning her master's degree in taxation, she moved to...

Since establishing her own firm in 2001, Florida attorney Sandra Bonfiglio has dedicated her career to family law. A large part of her practice is helping individuals and families in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Broward County through the divorce process, including the resolution of issues related to child custody and support, alimony and property division. She also represents clients in guardianship litigation, paternity determinations and stepparent adoptions.

Ms. Bonfiglio received her undergraduate education from Florida Atlantic University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1994. She went on to earn her law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1999,...

Melanie Rose Kalmin is an associate attorney with Vette Law. She focuses her practice exclusively on divorce and family law related matters including time-sharing, alimony, paternity, custody, domestic violence, child support and enforcement matters. As a Florida native, Melanie attended the University of Central Florida. Melanie then attended law school at Florida International University, College of Law. After law school, Melanie went on to practice in the health care realm of law for several years until she realized her passion was in family law.