Alachua Lawyers

Mr. Nordman left college for business opportunities and after ten years experience in the business world, he returned to complete his B.B. A. in Accounting at John B. Stetson University. He graduated with honors from University of Florida Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida completing his law degree in only 2 ½ years. While at law school, he also attended Masters level classes the Fisher School of Accounting at The University of Florida to become a Certified Public Accountant. His real world experience and academic achievement have prepared him to handle complex transactional, litigation, tax and...

Many people ask me why I wanted to be an Attorney. It is a simple answer - It is what I always wanted to do. Everyone deserves a voice in a matter. That voice should be compassionate and realistic. That voice should explain to you what is going on in plain English. I went back to school later in life. I graduated with Honors, but the most important part of my journey was being a research assistant. Part of my job was to keep the first year students on track to succeed in Law School. I...

EDUCATION:

University of Florida, College of Law

PROFESSIONAL:
Past-President, Seminole County Bar Association
Past-President, Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents
Past-President, Seminole County Legal Aid Society
Past President, Volie A. Williams, Inn of Court
Board of Directors, Seminole County Bar Association
Board of Directors, Seminole County Inn of Court

Todd M. Davis, Esq. is the owner and founder of the Davis Law Firm. Before founding the firm, Mr. Davis worked for Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Miami, Florida for several years where he practiced primarily in insurance and commercial disputes. Prior to going into private practice, Mr. Davis clerked for the Honorable Eugene E. Siler, Jr. in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In 2014, he was selected to the prestigious list of Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Insurance Coverage), a distinction which less than 3% of attorneys in the state receive....

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...

Megan Elizabeth Richards is a personal injury lawyer at Farah & Farah. She focuses on representing medical professionals and accident victims in both PIP and personal injury matters at our Jacksonville office.

Ann retired from the Public Defender's Office after 30 years of service where she not only handled some of the most serious homicide cases but also supervised felony attorneys. Since opening up her private practice in 2009 she also has handled personal injury, divorce and civil rights cases. Her extensive trial experience sets her and her firm apart from most others and allows her firm to handle even the most complicated criminal and civil litigation.

Austin is a business litigation attorney who joined Jimerson Birr, P.A., in February 2019. For six years prior to joining Jimerson Birr, P.A., Austin worked for a business litigation firm in Jacksonville representing a wide variety of clients from small business owners to associations and larger corporations. Austin has a diverse legal practice focused on obtaining the best results for his clients. Austin focuses on all aspects of business litigation in both state and federal court. Austin is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized by his peers as having the highest level of ethical standards and professional ability. ...

I take pride in helping people that have been injured in accidents. As my client you can expect individual attention on your case from an experienced attorney who has received the highest peer review rating possible. Give me a call today to discuss your case. I do not charge any fees or costs unless I make a recovery on your case.

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...

Since 1995, Ms. Preddy has practiced in boutique law firms in both Florida and Michigan in the areas of sophisticated estate and tax planning including, marital and credit shelter trusts, family limited partnership, private charitable foundations and trusts, planning for business succession, and off-shore planning. Other areas areas included the planning and preparation of wills, trusts and other estate plan documents. Probate and guardianships were also the areas of focus. In 2000, Ms. Preddy founded her the Law Office of Rose Marie K. Preddy, P.A. and has limited the scope of her law practice to probate...

With more than 37 years of experience and about two hundred jury trials, Fred Catfish Abbott is recognized as one of the leading trial attorneys in Northeast Florida. He has vast experience handling a variety of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases and has successfully collected numerous multi-million dollar verdicts against major corporations including General Motors, RaceTrac Petroleum, NAS Jacksonville, Southland Waste Systems, and others. He is also quickly earning the reputation as one of North Florida’s premiere Bad Faith trial lawyers, successfully prosecuting several significant bad faith law suits against major insurers.

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.

Attorney Jeffrey C. Regan is the managing partner and founder of the construction litigation, business litigation, and real estate litigation law firm Regan Atwood P.A. located in Jacksonville, Florida, with offices in Orlando, Florida.

Jeff is a double-board certified attorney in business litigation and in construction law and has successfully undergone rigorous and extensive examinations, peer reviews, and vetting by the
Florida Board of Bar Examiners. Jeff provides clients expert representation in construction law and business litigation.

Jeff has successfully tried dozens of business and construction cases in federal, state and arbitration forums. Jeff founded Regan Atwood upon the principles of experience, integrity,...

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...

DEVON RICHARDS is an experienced civil litigator currently focusing on complex business and probate/trust disputes for high net worth individuals. Devon seeks to implement targeted pre-litigation and litigation strategies concentrated on progressing matters to favorable and efficient resolutions. In her business litigation work, Devon has experience in a wide range of claims including breach of contract and contract interpretation issues, shareholder disputes and freeze-outs, breaches of fiduciary duty, intellectual property disputes including trademarks and trade secrets, bad faith insurance claims, and consumer protection claims. In her work on probate- and trust-related disputes, Devon has litigated issues involving testamentary capacity, undue influence,...

Charles B. Jimerson founded Jimerson & Cobb and continues to lead its preeminent business litigation practice. Born in Sarasota, FL, Charles B. Jimerson, Esq. is a 7th generation Floridian. Mr. Jimerson represents various corporations, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and small and mid-size businesses in business litigation matters ranging from commercial collections, contract disputes and business torts to real estate, construction, bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings. After leaving home at the age of 15, Mr. Jimerson supported himself with odd jobs to put himself through high school. Upon graduation, Mr. Jimerson enlisted in the U.S. military to serve his country and earn money...

Brandon C. Meadows is a Partner with the firm, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, financial services litigation, real property litigation, business torts and creditors’ rights.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Meadows served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Roy B. Dalton, Jr., of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Honorable Mark W. Moseley of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. While in law school, Mr. Meadows served as the Executive Editor of the Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy and as President of the University...

R. Scott Costantino is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law. He is also Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Costantino has received an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell. He has been elected as a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Florida. Mr. Costantino is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He represents clients in medical malpractice cases, personal injury cases, automobile...

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...

Attorney Matthew Spohrer is a Partner at Spohrer Dodd. His legal practice includes handling cases that involving personal injuries, civil rights, wrongful death, intentional torts, contract and insurance disputes, and consumer protection. He has litigated cases with recoveries of more than one million dollars. Attorney Spohrer co-authored “Focusing the Jury” which appeared in the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Newsletter’s Winter 2009 edition. He professional affiliations include the Jacksonville Bar Association, the Florida State Bar, the American Association for Justice, and the Florida Justice Association. He is an active member of the ACLU of Florida’s Board...

Attorney Benjamin Lee Williams is passionate about helping his clients get back on their feet after an accident. Clients love working with Ben, who brings a sense of calm and confidence to the most stressful of situations, allowing his clients to focus on their families, their work and getting back to their lives, not their legal case. A dedicated and winning trial attorney, Ben treats each and every case as if it will end up before a judge or jury. He does not hesitate take a case to trial when defendant entities and their insurance companies will not negotiate...

Paul J. Cappiello, Esq. provides estate planning legal services which include but are not limited to Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Health Care Surrogates, and other estate planning documents. Mr. Cappiello also provides advice and guidance regarding estate planning strategies to best serve your personalized goals. In addition, Mr. Cappiello also provides other general legal services. Mr. Cappiello is the owner of his own law firm, Paul J. Cappiello, P.A., and has experience practicing in many different areas of law during his over 20 years of legal practice. In addition to his wide spectrum of...

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.

Joshua began his legal career working for a boutique firm in Gainesville focusing on consumer litigation and property disputes. In addition to proudly serving in the Florida Army National Guard, he spends considerable time supporting local charities and educating the public on issues related to real estate and the mortgage industry.

Robert Fishback has worked as a former prosecutor (1991-1999), former bank attorney, and former insurance defense attorney. These experiences are put into practice every day in this practice. Robert Fishback has participated in over 70 jury trials, and over 100 Family Law trials in his career. This firm has the experience to help clients through what can be a difficult legal process.

Commissioned 2d Lieutenant,US Army Infantry at age 19 (1968),served as a rifle platoon leader with the 1st Cavalry(Airmobile) in Viet Nam, 1968-1969. Cases on appeal, of note, see 968 So2d 1079; 912 So2d 28; 764 So2s 653;605 So2d 890; 558 So2d 133 and 504 So2d 1265.