Grand Ridge Lawyers

Criminal Defense Lawyer defending clients in Federal and State courts throughout Florida and the United States. Attorney David J. Joffe is rated in the top 5% of all US attorneys and is an AV rated lawyer by Martindale. Over 28 years criminal trial, appellate, and post conviction work in Federal and State criminal courts.

Green Cards. Citizenship. Waivers. E-2 and L-1 visas.

We practice exclusively in the area of immigration law. Our experienced attorneys and staff can help you or your family members in the United States or anywhere in the world with:

• Family petitions (within the United States or abroad at the consulate).
• E-2 and L-1 investor petitions.
• Non-immigrant visas and permanent residency (green card).
• Citizenship and naturalization.

Meet with us to see how we are different than other immigration attorneys. Get your questions answered and your concerns addressed today by contacting us at (754) 757-2447!

Miss Opal P. Lee is admitted to practice law in Florida and the island of Jamaica (having offices in both jurisdictions). She founded FloJam Legal in 2006 and is one of the managing attorneys. Miss Lee earned a Juris Doctorate Degree from Florida International University College of Law, and Legal Education Certificate from the Norman Manley Law School.

Miss Lee possesses extensive experience in the areas of Immigration, Divorce, Family Law and Personal Injury. Miss Lee is committed to providing efficient, effective, reliable and aggressive representation to her clients and will ensure she delivers only high quality representation to all...

William DiRenzo is a Member of Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorney’s and the National College for DUI Defense. The National College for DUI Defense’ members share knowledge and innovative ideas on the continuing battle against DUI’s. He has had the privilege of defending DUI cases in nearly every county in the State of Florida. Furthermore, he has handled and won countless drivers license hearings throughout the State in which people who were arrested for DUI have had their driver’s license returned to them.

Some of his past clients include police officers, firefighters, doctors, lawyers, public figures, and members...

Ms. Mayersohn, the firm’s founder and owner, is a graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles in 1991 where she received her B.A. in History and emphases in both Speech and Spanish as well as the Frederick G. Levin College of Law at the University of Florida in 1994 where she was Editor-In-Chief of the Florida Journal of International Law as well as Justice of Phi Alpha Delta. Leah has been in private practice since 1999 after serving five years as an Assistant State Attorney with the Broward County State Attorney's Office where she gained extensive trial...

Alan Jay Braverman, is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and concentrates his practice on divorce-related issues, including custody and visitation, child support and alimony, and domestic violence. Licensed to practice in Florida and New Jersey, Mr. Braverman has been an active member of The Florida Bar since 1973. He is registered with the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Only the most distinguished lawyers appear in the Bar Register – those who have achieved the prestigious “AV” rating as a lawyer. Mr. Braverman has served on numerous Florida Bar committees and is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified...

Nathan Ryan LaBar grew up in Central Florida. He attended the University of Florida and received a degree in Psychology and in Economics. Following undergraduate work, he attended the University of Florida Law School. While studying in Gainesville, he worked for a prestigious personal injury law firm and learned firsthand what it takes to represent people in disadvantaged situations. He used this knowledge, along with his experience as an attorney representing large insurance companies, to effectively represent his present day clients that are now fighting against those same insurance companies. Mr. LaBar represents all men, women, and children...

Army Veteran and former Law Enforcement Officer, Sean decided to continue to serve his community by becoming an Attorney. Sean has a mission to protect the people and started Panther Law, P.A. to do just that. He offers legal help in Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate, Bankruptcy, and Special Needs Law.

My name is Neyza Guzman, and I’m a family-focused attorney serving Central Florida, with a passion for helping families navigate challenging times. Born and raised in Orlando, I’ve dedicated my career to family law, with training in Collaborative Family Law from Barry University School of Law. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Business Administration and Psychology - an academic foundation that strengthens my ability to support clients with empathy and strategic insight. I approach every case with the same care and dedication I would give to my own family. Outside of work, I enjoy spending...

Katherine A. Barski is an associate attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Her primary areas of practice are estate planning, probate, and trust administration. She received her M.I.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University (1993) and her J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law (1996). Ms. Barski has held the distinction of SuperLawyer since 2016.

Attorneys Don Hendry and Kris Parker are experienced trial attorneys with nearly 100 jury trials between them. They possess the trial experience you should look for in selecting an criminal law attorney or divorce lawyer who WILL fight for your rights.

Don Hendry and Kris Parker will personally handle your case from evaluation until it is resolved. Your case will not be delegated to an associate attorney or a legal assistant, and you can always pick up the phone and call.

If you’re searching for an experienced and affordable criminal defense attorney, family attorney, or need a personal injury lawyer...

For almost a quarter-century, I have largely dedicated my professional life in service to such victims and, over time, have learned the real value of the hospitality service education and training I received. While providing a high-quality hospitality service experience to someone during their restaurant visit or hotel stay was professionally rewarding to me, I have found no greater professional fulfillment than providing high-quality legal service and achieving corrective results for individuals who have suffered unlawful treatment at the hands of their employers. I have counseled thousands of individuals. I have achieved multiple million-dollar recoveries for my clients. And, while...

Maria Miaoulis is the founder and lead attorney at Miaoulis Law, a Palm Harbor law firm serving residents of Pinellas and Pasco counties in areas such as estate planning, probate, elder law, real estate and business law. Ms. Miaoulis is the owner and managing attorney of Miaoulis Law as well as its predecessor law firm, Bilirakis Law Group, which served the Pinellas County region for over 30 years. Ms. Miaoulis has a long history with Bilirakis Law Group and Miaoulis Law, serving as the Office Manager at Bilirakis Law Group for seven years between graduating from the University of Florida with...

With over 30 years of experience in personal injury law, Mr. Abrahamson embraces the practice of working with clients on a contingency basis.

“A system of hiring an attorney on an hourly basis rewards inefficiency, creates delays and commonly creates negative issues between the lawyer and the client. Representing clients on a contingency basis in which the law firm earns a percentage of the settlement, however, is much more rewarding for the client and the attorneys. We have a common goal: to pursue the maximum recovery for the client. If there is no financial recovery (i.e. settlement or jury verdict), the...

Marcus Thompson attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Advertising. During his senior year, Marcus studied international media and history at Oxford University. He attained his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. During law school, Marcus clerked at a St. Petersburg law firm and gained a wide variety of experience handling cases in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation, family law, and civil litigation. After law school and his admission to the Florida Bar, Marcus returned to his hometown of St. Augustine to build his...

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...

With deep roots in Pinellas County as a fourth-generation resident, Shelly Beach brings a profound commitment to her clients and community. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida before continuing her legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Shelly has spent over 20 years honing her litigation and negotiation skills across various family law and civil legal matters. Her primary focus is on guiding individuals through the complexities of family law issues. Known for her desire to understand, promote open communication, and deliver thoughtful advice, Shelly ensures that her clients feel supported and confident...

20 years of court room experience handling criminal, divorce, bankruptcy, family, foreclosure, and injury law cases in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and all of Tampa Bay, Florida My name is Steve Bartlett and I am an experienced Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney who is not afraid to fight for my clients. Although many lawyers describe themselves as aggressive or fearless, I have a proven documented history of fighting against the powerful. You can read about some of my cases in the news section of this webpage. I have over 20 years of court room...

John Athanaselos is the founder and principal attorney at Athanaselos & Associates, P.A., a Pasco County law firm concentrating in the areas of criminal defense, business law, and real estate. After being admitted to the Florida Bar, John spent several years as an Assistant State Attorney in the State Attorney’s Office for the Sixth Judicial District in Pasco, Florida. During this time he served as the lead attorney on a large number of criminal law cases ranging from real estate fraud to attempted first-degree murder. He successfully litigated cases in the office’s Dependency, Misdemeanor and Felony Divisions. Here he often found...

This page is to tell you a little about me, as well as to explain some of the reasons my firm and me are highly qualified to handle your claim. My name is Scott McPherson, I was born in St. Petersburg, FL. I have lived in New Port Richey my entire life. My past medical experience has been a very big asset to me as an attorney representing injured clients. Following High School, I decided to first become an EMT, and then a Professional Paramedic. My first job in the medical field was 1983 at Bayonet Point Hospital Emergency...

Malcolm is an attorney with over 33 years of experience specializing in various areas of criminal defense with a high success rate in DUIs and license offenses. He has a long-running relationship with St. Johns and Duval county law enforcement and court systems that has served his clients and their cases well. Malcolm is passionate about upholding the rights of his clients and their needs, while defending and protecting their privacy and reputation all with the utmost integrity. You will get peace of mind with Malcolm Anthony as your lawyer.

Robert Travieso advocates for individuals that have been catastrophically injured or killed by the negligence of their healthcare providers. Robert began his legal career fighting for victims as a prosecutor in the nation's fourth largest prosecuting office, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. During his tenure, Robert served in the Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, and Career Criminal and Robbery Unit, where he prosecuted the most violent offenders for the most violent crimes. Robert earned his law degree from The George Washington University Law School, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of The George Washington International Law Review and...

Attorney Angela Zervos is the President of Zervos & Calta, PLLC. She is a personal injury trial lawyer, having tried both criminal and civil cases before a jury, since 1997. During her career, she has personally obtained settlements and trial verdicts exceeding $80 million.

Ms. Zervos, originally a native of Brooklyn, NY, she has been in the Tampa Bay Area since 1985. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 1992 from USF in Tampa. She graduated from Stetson University College of Law in December, 1996 and was licensed to practice law in...

Jason is a bankruptcy attorney that concentrates his practice on Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and complex bankruptcy litigation. While in law school and for a time after graduation Jason practiced in the creditor’s rights area for many of the large financial institutions. Later Jason decided to use his knowledge of the creditor’s side for the Debtor’s advantage and switched sides. Now he concentrates his practice on helping businesses and individuals reorganize. Jason is often called upon as a Chapter 11 consultant when other debtor or creditor attorneys run into Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

Jennifer Burns work at Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett PA. Practice areas Personal injury, Long-term disability and ERISA, Insurance, Business litigation, and Social Security disability. Jennifer Burns was born in Michigan and moved to Punta Gorda, Florida with her family at the age of 10. She studied International Law in Tallinn, Estonia. Jennifer is married to Dale and they have a beautiful daughter. She is an active volunteer with children in the Tampa Bay community, a tutor of elementary students and mentor of teenagers, and a former participant in Great American Teach-in and Teen Court.

Casey Carlson is a long-time Clearwater, Florida, resident who graduated from Keswick Christian High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the firm in 1989 upon graduation from law school. He enjoys boating, fishing, golf, scuba diving, travel, and spending time with family and friends.

Rick is a firm partner. He and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and a former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007.

J. Kevin Hayslett is a law firm partner at Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett. He is a graduate of Clearwater High School. He and his wife, Melisa have three sons. They enjoy playing tennis, baseball and watching seasonal sports. Kevin is an avid tennis player and is currently nationally rated in singles and doubles.

Michael D. Fluke, P.A. is an A.V. rated law firm low volume practice handling serious Divorce and Family Law and matters. When you are dealing with matters of Custody, Alimony or Equitable Distribution, you may need to fight for your rights. Michael D. Fluke, P.A. is always ready to help you fight. Receive the personal attention you deserve!

Joseph A. Corsmeier is an "AV" rated attorney practicing in Clearwater, Florida. He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of defense of attorney disciplinary matters before The Florida Bar, attorney admission matters before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, and professional license and disciplinary matters before the Boards of the State of Florida. He provides expert analysis and opinion on conflict of interest and other attorney disqualification and legal malpractice issues and he testified as an expert in the Florida courts. Mr. Corsmeier served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit from 1986 to 1990 where...

Lyudmyla is passionate about representing each client to achieve the best possible outcome though numerous methodologies in resolving disputes including negotiation, pre-litigation mediation, litigation, and trial or arbitration. Her practice areas include: construction-related disputes, construction defect litigation, business disputes, including breach of contract and trade secrets claims, trusts and estates contests, protection of beneficiaries' interests in probate litigation. flbridgetrust.com

Helbert Lopez believes that helping to solve legal problems doesn’t just mean looking for solutions. It’s also about finding opportunities for clients to move ahead confidently with their lives following a divorce, an immigration matter, an auto accident, or a personal bankruptcy. In his role as CEO of Florida Law Advisers, P.A., Helbert uses his broad range of legal savvy and business wisdom to give Tampa, Orlando, and Central Florida citizens the guidance they need. “My diverse work experience and education provide a solid foundation to solve any issues faced by my clients,” Helbert proudly proclaims. “In these capacities, I have gathered...

Call Brian Battaglia for a consultation. Handling Labor and Employment Litigation, Business Litigation, Health Care law, Civil Litigation, and Arbitration and Mediation matters. Brian Battaglia has more than 30 years of experience handling litigation matters in state and federal court and administrative forums. Call 727-420-8708 or 813-221-3759 to schedule an appointment. - See more at: https://www.bbdglaw.com/

Brian has argued cases at every level of the Florida Court System, including the Florida Supreme Court.

Brian holds the highest Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale Hubbell and has a 10 Superb Rating from AVVO.

Managing Partner of Bleakley Bavol Denman & Grace, Robert W. Bleakley is Board Certified in Civil Trial practice and an “AV” rated trial lawyer with significant experience litigating trucking and auto claims, employment claims, premises liability claims, commercial and business disputes, sports law and player injury claims, and workers compensation claims. Bleakley has appeared and litigated a diverse range of cases throughout practically every venue in the state of Florida. Bleakley is an experienced litigator in state, federal, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.

Larry Sandefer has handled well over 5,000 criminal cases. Over 250 of these have resulted in jury trials of from one day to several weeks in length. These trials have included numerous first degree murder cases, multi-jurisdictional drug and homicide conspiracies, drug trafficking, sales and possessions, sexual battery, lewdness and exposure charges, arson, white collar crimes including trade secrets and fraud, robbery, theft, assault and battery, domestic violence, traffic deaths, DUI, resisting arrest, shoplifting, abuse allegations of children and the elderly, embezzlement, insurance fraud, burglary, kidnaping, and many other criminal charges. Mr. Sandefer has been honored with the...

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I have been an attorney since 2001, but decided to opened the doors to Remsen Family Law Firm in 2008. We handle cases throughout Central Florida, with four office locations to serve you. We provide excellent representation in the areas of Divorce, Child Support, Custody, Paternity and Family Law . Call us today to schedule your low cost consultation.

In 1994, Mickey, a native New Yorker, joined the U.S. Army Reserves and moved to Tampa to attend college. Before starting school, he deployed to Haiti for Operation Uphold Democracy. Upon returning, he studied at Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida, then earned his law degree from the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida. In his final semester, Mickey was again called to serve—this time in the Middle East for Operation Iraqi Freedom. That deployment reshaped his life and career. After returning home, Mickey began practicing insurance defense law—first as an Associate at Gallagher &...

David S. Toback is a Tampa-area lawyer with offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg who concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and probate, with an emphasis on tax planning, asset protection and business succession planning. Mr. Toback also helps his clients with business entity formation and commercial transactions, tax preparation matters and the resolution of tax controversies. His entire legal career has been focused on estate planning and tax matters for individuals and businesses. David Toback obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida in 1994, graduating magna cum laude. He then earned his...