Paxton Family Lawyers

I graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1978 and have been a member of the District of Columbia Bar since 1979 and of the Florida Bar since 1984. I am a sole practitioner and handle all family and marital matters, including divorce, modification of divorce decrees, child custody, paternity, relative adoptions, and appeals involving family law matters. As a former Navy Judge Advocate General, I am very experienced in military divorces and won a case of first impression before the Florida Supreme Court in regard to military retirement benefits.

Partner, Stone & Sutton, P.A. Focus of practice is family law, divorce, and custody; probate, estates, will, guardianship, and elder law; litigation Education: Harvard University, B.A. cum laude in English Brooklyn Law School, J.D. Associate Editor, Brooklyn Law Review

Providing quality legal representation and mediations for family law clients and offers fair, flat fee pricing in addition to hourly billing options. Attorney Nicole P. Vette is a trial lawyer who focuses her work exclusively on family related legal issues including complex divorce litigation. Vette received her Juris Doctor (summa cum laude) from Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University, where she was ranked in the top three percent of her class. Vette is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Florida. Vette has represented numerous clients in dissolutions of marriage, custody disputes, paternity matters and domestic...

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...

Jonathan May, Esq., M.A. studied communications at the University of Illinois, the University of Miami and Law at Nova Southeastern University. Attorney May developed skills in leadership, teaching, coaching and physical training as a collegiate football coach with the University of Miami, University of Illinois and Florida International University.
Attorney May then became a communications professor and has taught at over sixteen schools in the area. This is a unique background that has helped contribute to his success in the legal field. Most people are not aware that a communications background involves education and the development 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....

Joe Gufford has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1991. The Gufford Law Firm commitment is to provide exceptional client services that remain focused on results. We bring together attorneys and staff with decades experience. At The Gufford Law Firm, we believe that both our attorneys and our staff must be knowledgeable about the specific areas of law that we practice in. That is why we ensure that each of our attorneys and staff members are constantly taking Continuing Legal Education courses so that we are up to date on the latest developments in the law. Joseph Gufford...

Victoria Lyn Anderson primarily practices in the areas of domestic and family law and bankruptcy. Ms. Anderson's experience in these areas of law has given her a unique ability to not only achieve results but to assist clients though difficult, complicated and sometimes incredibly emotional events. Ms. Anderson has been a resident of central Florida for over 25 years. She received her Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. At Barry University Ms. Anderson received a certificate for completing a concentration in the areas of Children...

You should consider speaking with a divorce lawyer before becoming involved in any family law case. The common issues that are handled by a divorce lawyer include divorce, child support, relocation, time sharing (visitation) and alimony. You will have a much easier time as these issues are resolved and you will tend to get more positive results by hiring a divorce lawyer. Unlike some other firms, when you hire Mr. Mullaney as your divorce lawyer, you get him as your attorney - not an associate with far less experience. The broader category of Family Law encompasses a wide...

Attorney Veronica Robinson has practiced law since she graduated in 1995 from University of Florida College of Law with a concentration in family and disability law. These two fields are related in both requires an attorney who is diligent and understands that winning in the courtroom is largely based upon the preparation outside of the courtroom. More importantly, both fields involve helping people during their most vulnerable time to move forward to their next chapter in this book called “Life.” Veronica’s legal expertise is in the representation of individuals in their disability claims. The disability claims range from representing students against...

Attorney Sasha Dadan Bonna is a passionate and aggressive lawyer who has extensive experience representing clients in cases involving family law, criminal law, and landlord/tenant matters. Sasha is a skilled trial lawyer who has represented over 3,000 clients. Sasha was most recently recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.

Additionally, Sasha has received numerous positive reviews on AVVO and GOOGLE from her clients and colleagues and was commended by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys for being among the 10 best Attorneys for Florida Client Satisfaction.

Sasha is prepared to defend your case. Call now...

Client's love Attorney Romaine Brown, because she is warm, listens, cares, and is aggressive when needed to and she gives tremendous effort to each case. Attorney Brown will personally talk to you about the needs and wishes of your case and comes up with the best strategy to win your case. She handles a variety of cases which has given her unique experiences when resolving cases. Clients are often concerned about trusting their attorney with their cases, and because she has years of experience and a background of representing clients in a variety of cases, she understands how clearly defining...

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...

At the Law Office of Gale Moore, we are dedicated to helping clients restructure their families privately and respectfully. We practice both litigation and out-of-court dispute resolution though over the course of time we have expanded our out-of-court practice focusing on collaborative divorce and family law, mediation and direct negotiations. We maintain this out-of-court practice because we strongly believe that family disputes should be resolved in a private conference room, not in a hostile and public courtroom environment. As a result we bring a more peacemaking approach to family law.

Prior to opening her private law...

Jacobs Family Law Firm is a courteous, friendly, and compassionate divorce and family practice. We are a strong and experienced advocate for our clients to establish and protect their parental and financial rights. Our family practice is centered on paternity and divorce law. These two areas are truly rewarding because we help people when they need us the most. Family law issues can be really stressful. Let us know how we may help you during this tough time in your life. Among our sub-areas of family practice are collaborative divorce, uncontested divorce, and unlawful detainer lawsuits. Collaborative divorce and uncontested...

Michael Ferrin has been practicing in the areas of of Domestic/Family law and Bankruptcy Law for over 14 years. Mr. Ferrin's experience has given him a unique ability to understand the difficulties one can face when confronted with the issues involved in these areas. Mr. Ferrin prides himself on treating each client as if they were family and making sure that as a client you are well informed and receive the highest level of representation. Mr. Ferrin has been a resident of Florida for over 40 years. He was born in New Orleans and raised in Key West Florida....

WITH MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNING FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE ATTORNEY EXPERIENCE, Ms. Tracht offers a complete “full-service”, tri-lingual (English/Spanish/French) family law firm you can count on for guidance. She is a Certified Supreme Court Mediator, has over 25 years’ experience within the Guardian Ad Litem program, and is well-established as an advocate for children and when necessary, the practice of Collaborative Law. Depending on case need, other available resources may include a variety of highly trained experts, ie: Forensic Accountants, Business Valuators, Real Estate Professionals, Forensic Computer Technicians, Psychologists & Therapists. Read more than 25 client review/testimonials on our...

Antonio Jimenez is a seasoned attorney specializing in divorce and family law, recognized for his depth of legal knowledge and commitment to his clients. His approach combines detailed legal understanding, meticulous preparation, and skilled negotiation to achieve optimal outcomes. With a background as a former prosecutor and experience in dozens of jury trials, Antonio brings a robust litigation skill set to his practice. His expertise is further enhanced by a Master of Laws in Trial Advocacy, equipping him with the ability to represent clients in court when necessary effectively. Antonio's dedication to professionalism and client service has been acknowledged by his peers,...

Shiobhan Olivero was born in Plant City, Florida, and as a native Floridian, has lived in the Tampa Bay area her entire life. She enjoys spending time with her family. She is an active scuba diver, and enjoys traveling to local and distant sites to dive. Shiobhan earned as Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from Hillsborough Community College. She worked for approximately ten years as a paralegal for criminal attorneys in the Tampa Bay area prior to, and during law school. She then earned her undergraduate degree from St. Leo University receiving a B.A. degree in Criminal...

Attorney Joy Owenby serves clients throughout Florida with aggressive and relentless representation for a wide-range of practice areas. While her knowledge and experience are extensive, Attorney Owenby particularly handles matters involving divorce, adoption, trusts / wills, probate, bankruptcy, criminal defense, child support, and family law. Over the course of the years, she has obtained much recognition and has become an accomplished lawyer with an Avvo Rating. Prior to the founding of Owenby Law, P.A., Attorney Owenby serves as legal counsel for Florida’s Guardian ad Litem Program. During this time, she explored the intricacies of family law which have allowed...

Markus A. Sermons, Esquire is a litigation attorney focusing in the areas of Probate, Guardianships, Divorce, and other Family Law issues, along with Trust Litigation, and general Civil Litigation. Prior to starting Sermons Law, PLLC, he spent several years in the Office of the Public Defender litigating criminal matters in the Juvenile and Felony divisions, but began his law career with the Office of the State Attorney as a Legal Trainee. With countless hearings and many jury and bench trials to his credit, Mr. Sermons has extensive courtroom experience.

Additionally, Mr. Sermons has also worked with...

Ms. Gray is a 1993 graduate of Florida State University College of Law. Currently, she is the founding partner of Gray Law which concentrates in Marital and Family Law. She also assists BarBri in preparing law graduates for the Florida Bar exam. Prior to Gray Law, Ms. Gray exclusively practiced marital and family law as a partner with the McCall Moody & Gray Law Firm. She also exclusively practiced marital and family law at Novey Law. Prior to concentrating her practice to marital and family law, she has practiced insurance defense, commercial litigation, collection recovery, and property disputes at...

Elaine M. Simon founded a private practice law office focusing primarily on domestic relations and family law. The law office is located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, on PGA Blvd. about one mile west of Downtown at the Gardens and with immediate access to 95 and the Florida Turnpike. Elaine is a family law attorney and has been practicing law in Florida since 2000. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Johnson & Wales University and received her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Syracuse University College of Law and received an Academic Excellence award. She received her Master of...

Stann W. Givens is the founding partner of Givens Law Group. An accomplished family law attorney, he regularly assists clients throughout the Tampa area in all manner of complex divorce, child custody, and related matters. Stann Givens is Board Certified in Family Law by the Florida Bar, making him one of very few attorneys who can claim to be an expert in this area of law.
Stann Givens was awarded Lawyer of the Year for Tampa Family Law by The Best Lawyers in America® and has earned the highest possible peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell®: AV Preeminent®. Recently, the Family...

According to Mr. Willmott: "For almost twenty years, my philosophy as a divorce lawyer has been to take care of the client as if they were family and to offer emotional as well as affordable legal support to families in their time of need. Further, my goal is to help provide amicable resolutions in divorces while at the same time aggressively protecting my client's rights."

"An attorney must wear two hats: one of the champion and one of the counselor. If an attorney fails to wear both hats he, or she, is only providing half of the representation deserved.”

Roy Smith practices in the realms of Family Law, Auto Accident Law, and Mediations. Roy has been selected for inclusion in the 2010 and 2011 and 2012 Rising Stars list published in Florida Super Lawyers® magazine, a distinction only given to 2.5% of all practicing lawyers in the State of Florida. In addition, Roy has been given the distinction of being AV Rated...

Julio C. Marrero, is an experienced Florida Attorney, licensed since 1988. He received his Juris Doctor degree Cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. He has since dedicated his entire professional career to providing legal services to the South Florida community. As a solo practitioner, Julio dedicated his general practice to Civil, Family, & Real Estate Law. He became well known for successfully completing a large volume of Real Estate Transactions as closing and title insurance agent.

Julio C. Marrero is presently the Senior Managing Partner & Founder of MARRERO, CHAMIZO, MARCER LAW, a Miami law...

In January 1997, I founded the law firm of Lynette Silon-Laguna, P.A., now known as All Family Law Group, P.A. We are experienced and responsive attorneys concentrating in the areas of divorce, child custody/visitation/child support, stepparent and relative adoptions and name changes, as well as criminal defense, and consumer, personal bankruptcy.

Our objective is to provide professional and informed representation in the most expeditious and economical manner possible in consideration of each client's circumstances. Amicable settlement is the ultimate goal, if it is possible, to avoid the financial and emotional cost of litigation. Although we strive for an amicable resolution...

Michael is a life long Florida native, born in a solid blue-collar suburb. From a young age Michael understood the value of hard work, learning with his father in the construction industry. His sense of service and commitment to helping others inspired him to join the military shortly after 9/11. Michael supported combat search-and-rescue and counter-terrorism operations as a United States Air Force airborne radio operator aboard H/C-130/p aircraft, where he learned many life lessons and values that he takes with him throughout his law practice. Michael is a fighter who voluntarily deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, North Africa,...

Grant J. Gisondo, Esquire, is the founder of Grant J. Gisondo, P.A., located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mr. Gisondo’s practice focuses exclusively on marital and family law. Mr. Gisondo is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center in Davie, Florida. Mr. Gisondo also holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Gisondo was admitted into The Florida Bar in 2011, the Washington D.C. Bar in 2012, and the New York State Bar in 2018. Mr. Gisondo’s extensive knowledge in business and finance makes...

Jared Chaykin has spent a decade representing clients in divorce and family law matters, whether through successfully negotiating amicable agreements or by zealously litigating high-stakes, contested Florida divorce and family law matters. Though he always aims to help his clients reach a peaceful, amicable resolution, Jared is realistic and ready to litigate when necessary. If his clients want a yes-man, he tells them to keep looking; that’s not him. He will zealously defend his clients, but he always begins with an honest assessment of the client's facts and circumstances, the law, and the real-world effects of his legal advice. Jared, a...

For well over four decades, I have aggressively but reasonably represented men, women and business owners in Florida to protect their interests.

As a litigator, well-versed in family law and divorce issues, I have an extensive working knowledge of real estate, business and construction related issues.

Knowing my client, attention to detail, and thorough preparation is crucial to a great outcome.

Attorney Darla K. Snead is a Polk County Florida native and focuses her family law and personal injury practice in the Central Florida area. Ms. Snead is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and a Florida Arbitrator. She has been practicing law for over 25 years and has experience representing clients in many different areas of the law including family law, divorce, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Ms. Snead started Darla K. Snead, P.L. in 2009 after leaving a law firm in Lakeland, Florida where she was a partner in a firm practicing on the defense...

Attorney Laura Arcaro is a seasoned litigator and compassionate advocate in the area of family law. As the founder of Arcaro Law Group in Fort Lauderdale, she has helped countless clients settle family disputes, including divorce, child support, domestic violence cases, and more, and has extensive knowledge of and experience with international child abduction law. Attorney Arcaro graduated from Duke University after completing undergraduate studies in public policy and environmental science and policy. She has a Master of Health Administration from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and earned her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of...