Hardee County Lawyers

Lawrence Kolin brings parties and their counsel together to settle difficult cases by mediating lawsuits in state, federal and appellate courts. He has successfully mediated thousands of matters, including multi-party and complex civil cases of all types since 2001. Lawrence formerly served as a General Magistrate in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, presiding over hearings and bench trials. He is also experienced in conducting arbitrations as a qualified arbitrator since 2005. Lawrence is an AV Rated Preeminent Super Lawyer who practiced both plaintiff and defense as an advocate in diverse areas of civil trial work and was a...

John Tolley is a former Prosecutor & Insurance Defense lawyer licensed in the States of New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Mr. Tolley has tried over 45 criminal and civil jury trials. He is the co-owner and a partner in JT Law Firm where he represents clients in disputes regarding homeowner's insurance claims and criminal defense. Mr. Tolley attended Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2014. While in law school, Mr. Tolley was an active member of the Nova Trial Association and the Moot Court Society, representing his law school in...

Nick's roots trace back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but he grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey, just a short 20-minute drive from the city. In 2010, an important change occurred when Nick's parents made the decision to relocate to a beach town in Northeast Florida. Instantly, Nick developed an affinity for the Sunshine State and all the boundless opportunities it offered. Throughout his time in law school, Nick honed his skills and gained invaluable experience in litigation by serving as a certified student-attorney at the South Carolina Juvenile Justice Clinic. Additionally, he interned at a Fortune 500 company, a personal injury law...

Joshua Brownlee is a trial lawyer and partner of JT Law Firm. Mr. Brownlee has tried several jury trials in which he has obtained favorable verdicts in favor of his clients. Mr. Brownlee has represented hundreds of policy holders in both Commercial and Residential Property Insurance claims. Mr. Brownlee is a Partner at JT Law Firm where he serves clients, protect their interests, and helps them recover from their insurance company. Throughout his career Mr. Brownlee has earned over $2.5 million in settlements for his clients. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Brownlee graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a...

I've been helping people with criminal accusations since 1993. My law firm helps good folks in all kinds of bad situations, ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanors. Let us help get your life back together.

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,...

David I. Rickey was born in Independence, Missouri, August 24, 1963. He graduated from Harry Truman High School in 1981. He received his high school letter in Speech and Debate. In 1986 he received his bachelors in International Relations from the University of Central Florida. He joined the US Army Reserve in that same year and began attending University of Florida College of Law. After graduating in 1989 he joined the firm of Woolfolk, Estes, Keough & Jordan practicing primarily in Medical Malpractice. In 1990 his Army Reserve Unit was activated and he served in the first Gulf War as a...

Christopher J. Weiss is a Florida Board Certified Construction Attorney, practicing in the field since becoming a member of the Florida Bar in 1977. His office number is 407 928 6737. His email address is chris@cweisslaw.com. His address is 2014 E Robinson St. Orlando, 32803. His practice has included. * Defense of a national contractor for deterioration of fire retardant plywood used in a major theme park; * Drafting and negotiation of construction contract documents for, and counsel during the administration of, dispute resolution for construction of a variety of theme parks;...

Monica Balyasny is a licensed attorney in the States of Florida and New York. She is fluent in both English and Russian.

Mrs. Balyasny graduated from John Jay College with a Bachelors in Science in Criminal Justice in 2012. After graduation, she moved to South Florida to attend Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2018. While in law school, Mrs. Balyasny received her concentration in Health Law while actively participating in extracurricular activities at Nova. She was a representative for the Jewish Law Society Association and a member of the “Pulse” Health...

Felicia A. Bunbury is the CEO and founder of The FAB Law Firm, LLC. The FAB Law Firm, LLC is dedicated to providing our clients with personalized and high quality representation. The FAB Law Firm, LLC uses digital tools and systems to make the process of hiring and working with Felicia seamless and stress-free. Whether your case is a child support dispute or divorce, Felicia fights hard by putting her knowledge and experience to work for you.

Felicia is a seasoned trial lawyer with a track record of success.

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,...

John M. Frazier, Jr. is a partner at Widerman Malek, PL that focuses on delivering a full range of litigation in both state and federal courts; including the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States as well as acting in advisory capacities for businesses and corporations reviewing contracts, documents, and providing legal feedback to aid and assist decision-makers. His area of practice includes corporate litigation and transactions, complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation and transactions, business representation, and maritime law. John has been a keynote speaker educating the public on the...

I am Dennis VanDerGinst, the President and CEO of VanDerGinst Law, a highly successful personal injury law firm. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to advocating for my clients and representing the legal profession with integrity. The collective efforts of my amazing staff and attorneys have been recognized by clients, peers, and other professionals, earning numerous accolades. I earned my law degree from DePaul University in Chicago and am licensed to practice in Illinois, Iowa, Washington D.C., and the federal courts. Over the years, I have had the privilege of representing clients across nearly every state in the U.S. My...

James R. Nici, Manager of Nici Law Firm, specializes in the areas of estate planning, administration and taxation. Mr. Nici has more than 25 years of experience, specializing in designing sophisticated estate plans for high net worth families and individuals, capitalizing on the tax advantages of declaring domicile in the state of Florida.

Mr. Nici, a “Top 100 Attorney” by Worth Magazine, is the sole developer of the unique process called The Strategic Estate Planning System®. The Strategic Estate Planning System® is designed to assist clients in the complex process of organizing highly detailed estate plans by simplifying client’s overall goals...

Jeffrey P. Battista is originally from Oakland, Maryland. He graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia University’s internationally accredited accounting program in 1997. Immediately thereafter, Mr. Battista attended the University of Florida, where he graduated and received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2000.

During his tenure at the University of Florida, Mr. Battista was employed with the office of the State Attorney beginning in 1998, and upon graduation from law school, he accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney in the Indian River County State Attorney’s Office in order to gain necessary trial experience and the extensive knowledge of our...

Communication matters most in times of family law crisis. Family law clients deserve and receive prompt responses directly from Mr. Metcalfe personally. Clients value personal lawyer contact and are encouraged to speak and communicate directly with their attorney. George Metcalfe has over 30 years of experience in matrimonial and family law matters and has studied tax law in the LLM Graduate Tax Program at the Levin School of Law at the University of Florida. He also attended the University of Miami School of Law, and is a Charter Class J.D. graduate of St. Thomas University School of...

Mary Sherris was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida. She earned her Bachelors Degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at The University of Florida in Political Science and subsequently, her Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the College of Architecture at The University of Florida. Ms. Sherris studied law at the University of Akron where she earned her Juris Doctor and was published in the Akron Law Review. She also completed the Trial Advocacy program at the National District Attorneys Association National Advocacy Center in Colombia, SC and ATLA’s Advanced Trial Advocacy program...

I am a Florida Bar board certified tax attorney who serves as a trusted counselor to businesses and individuals in the full range of corporate, tax and estate planning matters for nearly 20 years. My clients include closely held businesses, business owners and their families, individuals, trustees and personal representatives. My experience includes guiding business owners through all stages of the company’s life cycle, from formation and governance to mergers, sales and succession planning to addressing the various and complex legal issues that arise in a business's day-to-day operations. I also counsel business owners on their relationships with their entities...

Lance P. Richard, P.A. has over 25 years of experience advocating for injured victims in personal injury cases. Some of his cases have been so significant that they were covered by the news. It is his firm’s commitment to fight for the highest possible compensation for you and your family following an accident.

Jordan R. Wagner is the co-founder of Kibbey Wagner, PLLC, a leading personal injury firm in Stuart, Florida. A Board Certified personal injury lawyer, Jordan has led the firm to recover over $30 million for accident victims in Southern Florida. Top legal organizations have taken note of his success; he’s been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers and a Florida Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers Magazine. Jordan began his career as an insurance defense attorney. He now represents accident victims against the same insurers he used to defend. He uses his skills and expertise to maximize his...

“As an Assistant State Attorney, I spent years in the courtroom prosecuting those who took financial advantage of senior citizens. While it was incredibly rewarding to see justice served, I always wished I could have done something to help prevent the exploitation in the first place. Now, as an elder law attorney, I help my clients strategize and plan the best way to protect their assets from theft and fraud."

Kathryn N. Lewis earned her bachelor’s degree in 2004 from the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University and her juris doctorate, cum laude, from Stetson University...

People facing criminal charges need more than just a person to appear for them in court and take whatever the prosecutor gives them as a plea deal. They need an attorney not only with skill and experience, but the tenacity to fight for justice and their rights. The life altering consequences of a conviction demand it.

My name is Rose Feller and Feller Law, P.A. is a practice based upon those ideals. My mission is to work under the presumption of innocence, to aggressively protect your rights, and to facilitate a just resolution to your legal situation.

A native Floridian, I have...

Daniel M. Cavanaugh has been a successful trial attorney for over 25 years. He grew up in West Springfield, Massachusetts and moved to Naples in 1997 where he started his legal career. He has been recognized for his trial skills as the recipient of multiple awards including Attorney of the Year at the State Attorneys Office in Fort Myers. Dan Cavanaugh has received the highest possible rating by his peers by being rated AV Preeminent®. Criminal Defense Mr. Cavanaugh focuses his practice on DUI cases and criminal defense. In 2022 he was designated ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist. Mr. Cavanaugh prosecuted in Lee...

Mr. Musca is a passionate, aggressive and nationally-renowned criminal defense attorney who represents clients on all criminal defense matters in the State of Florida. He completed his undergraduate studies at Boston College, and graduated cum laude in 1994. He then went on to earn his law degree from Case Western University School of Law in 1997. Mr. Musca began his career representing the indigent as an Assistant Public Defender. Then, in 2001, he began his own practice, Musca Law, P.A, a firm which focuses exclusively in the area of criminal defense. He also speaks fluent Spanish. Mr. Musca...

Doug Beam is a trial lawyer, and has been since 1985. He’s handled thousands of personal injury, civil, and criminal cases. Doug understands the importance of taking cases to trial and holding large institutions and corporations accountable for their actions.

Throughout his career, Doug has achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts, settlements, and judgments in cases involving brain injuries, deaths, and other catastrophic injuries. On a daily basis, Doug fights against insurance companies and corporations who undervalue his client’s injuries or do not accept any responsibility for the damage done to his clients.

Lisa Smith practices exclusively in the realm of Family Law. Lisa has been given the distinction of being AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell through its peer review program. The AV rating is the highest rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell and reflects an attorney who has reached the height of professional excellence. Lisa has the distinction of being selected by the Orlando Business Journal as a Top Family Attorney in Central Florida and by Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine as “One of Orlando’s Top Lawyers.”

In addition to her practice as an attorney, Lisa is also a certified Guardian Ad Litem.

Lisa...

"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...

John is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been practicing law for over a decade. He focuses his practice on immigration and criminal defense. John has extensive experience as both an immigration attorney and a criminal attorney. John is the two term prior Chapter Chair for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Central Florida Chapter, and is the immediate past Chair of the Florida Bar Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee. John is a member of the Florida Bar and the Federal Bars for the United States Court of Appeals for...

Business and Family Law Attorney Beth Clause A/K/A "Weezie" started her legal career as a paralegal in 1990 and has been a business and family attorney since 2001 representing clients in litigation as well as contracts, real estate matters, divorce and setting up new businesses for success. Beth is a Florida native with a down-to-earth Florida attitude but takes her role as an advocate very seriously.

Beth is an animal lover and would love to represent animals however since that is not possible she tries to do the next best thing, represent other animal lovers.

Beth enjoys the outdoors and working out.

Patent Attorney Stephen Bullock has represented the world’s most elite scientists, physicists and engineer inventors from organizations such as NASA and the U.S Air Force as well as from an array of businesses and individuals in the private sector.

Stephen Bullock's practice includes representation in computer software, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and civil engineering as well as a broad spectrum of other technology areas.

Mr. Bullock graduated magna cum laude in computer science and holds another degree in business. Additionally, his trial and litigation background has facilitated his success in overcoming the recent trend of US Patent Office rejections in...

The Troum Law Firm, P.A. represents clients in family law matters throughout Florida. The firm prides itself on being responsive to the needs of its clients, providing personal attention to all legal matters from initial consultation to conclusion.

Steven L. Frankl practices personal injury law statewide with the law firm of Frankl Kominsky, PA. He represents clients in cases of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle injury, trucking accidents, medical malpractice and products liability, as well as slip/trip fall accidents and nursing home negligence. Mr. Frankl's practice is built on the pursuit of justice and fair compensation for his clients, who appreciate his aggressive and thorough representation. A highly skilled negotiator and seasoned litigator with a strong results orientation, Mr. Frankl works passionately to achieve exceedingly positive outcomes through settlement and in court. "I have an energy and passion...

I provide zealous and aggressive representation exclusively in Marital & Family Law throughout Central Florida. Whether you are dealing with the complexities of a contested divorce or seeking guidance in a paternity, custody, or any other family law matter, I can help. I am committed to being your champion of hope during these challenging times. Throughout my legal career, I have dedicated myself to fighting for my clients. I measure my level of success by the victories I achieve for my clients, having successfully represented many in all phases of litigation, including family law mediation, evidentiary hearings, trial and post-judgment proceedings,...

Daniel Rosefelt has been a dual licensed tax attorney for over 25 years and a Certified Public Accountant for over 30 years. He is the principal of the tax law firm of Daniel Rosefelt & Associates, LLC. The firm represents individuals and businesses with serious tax issues in the Washington D.C. Metro area, in Florida, throughout the United States and internationally. Mr. Rosefelt's practice focuses on representing individuals and small businesses with serious tax problems such as un-filed tax returns, audits, criminal tax investigations, administrative appeals, tax court litigation, unpaid payroll taxes and resolution of large tax debts...

As a former Assistant United States Attorney and U.S. Department of Justice Trial Attorney (Tax Division), Mr. Phillips has substantial experience, training, and resources for handling complex, high-impact civil tax controversy and criminal tax defense litigation cases. While serving as a United States Department of Justice Trial Attorney in the Tax Division (Honors Program) and as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Florida, Mr. Phillips handled numerous civil and criminal tax matters and served as the lead Asset Forfeiture attorney in the Orlando office of the United States Attorney where he also prosecuted a large...

Christopher G. Frey is an accomplished lawyer with vast experience in representing clients in a wide range of cases. He has interned with State Attorney Mark Ober and clerked for the U.S. Supreme court. Chris was media consultant for numerous national media outlets and lectured on the law. He is a former Vice President of the Hernando County Bar Association and is actively involved in the community. Chris has tried over 250 jury trials to verdict and is currently practicing at Frey Law, P.A. in Tampa, Florida.

Anna Katherine Stone has been practicing workers' compensation, personal injury and social security disability since 2003. She was a partner/shareholder with the law firm of Barbas, Nunez, Sanders, Butler & Hovsepian, P.A. from January 2010 until September 2018 when she left to open her own law practice, Injury Florida Law Firm, P.A., in October 2018. All of her files are handled exclusively by Ms. Stone and her legal assistants. She is readily accessible by phone, email and even text messages. Ms. Stone believes in walking the client thru every step of the case.

She obtained...

KEVIN D SLATTERY obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in both Political Science and French from the University of Notre Dame in 1997. While at the University of Notre Dame, he was an active member of both the Notre Dame Council on International Business Development and the national political science honor society Pi Sigma Alpha. During his time at Notre Dame, he also studied abroad for one academic year at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest in Angers, France. In 1998, Mr. Slattery participated in the NAFTA Leaders Internship Program at the Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars in Washington,...

At The Denson Firm, our mission is to provide you with passionate and aggressive legal representation and personal counsel in criminal defense cases. Because Bruce Denson is a sole practitioner, you will always speak directly with him, and he will attend every court hearing. Our focus is on a long term solution to your immediate problem. Personal service and client contact is a priority at The Denson Firm.

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...