Lake Placid Lawyers

“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...

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...

Alfred Villoch, III, is a Tampa native and founding member of Savage Villoch Law, PLLC. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida in 1998 and his law degree from Penn State University in 2002. At Penn State, Alfred was the Editor-in-Chief of the Penn State International Law Review and received the Paul L. Stevens Memorial Scholarship.

Gary Jodat enjoys living in Sarasota with his wife, 2 younger children and their dog Drake, a Yorkshire Terrier. During leisure time, his family enjoys swimming, boating and the beach. The 3 older children attended Manatee County schools and are no longer at home. Gary R. Jodat is the founding attorney of Jodat Law Group, P.A. started in 1994. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1993 and his undergraduate degree from Roger Williams University. Fresh out of law school he was an Assistant Public Defender trying criminal, Juvenile...

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...

I am Cheryl Fletcher, and I started my law firm to serve people and protect their rights. When faced with a legal issue, many people feel overwhelmed because they do not fully understand their rights and how to protect them. I provide a clear head, exceptional research skills, and complete preparedness to help you through these difficult times. I started my career as a legal researcher at one of the largest universities in Florida. I have also worked in different law firms, writing legal briefs, drafting motions, affidavits and legal memorandums, creating case plans, conducting depositions, and representing people before the...

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...

Mediation versus Litigation I am here to help you with your Uncontested, Pre-suit, Pro se Divorce Mediation. It is a voluntary process chosen by couples that have decided to divorce, but who want to avoid the financial and emotional costs associated with retaining attorneys and litigating their disputes. With a deep appreciation for the nuances of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, I promise to mediate your case with integrity and compassion. I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and Qualified Advanced Arbitrator, among other certifications. Licensed to practice law for almost...

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,...

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...

Since 1995, K.C. Williams, Esquire, of Williams Law, P.A., has been assisting Florida residents with a wide variety of insurance claim issues and serious personal injury claims. K.C. Williams has established himself as one of the most active insurance claim lawyers in Florida and has a reputation for achieving results and providing unsurpassed service to his clients. At Williams Law, P.A., we are dedicated to protecting the rights of Florida homeowners, businesses, and individuals who face challenges with insurance claims and personal injury cases. With years of experience and a proven track record of success, we provide personalized...

The founding lawyer at Gardiner Immigration P.A., Attorney Grace Gardiner proudly serves clients throughout South Florida, including Tampa, Plantation, and Fort Lauderdale. She is an immigrant herself and understands the potential challenges that many of her clients face. Because of this knowledge and experience, Grace is able to handle a number of complex legal matters, helping clients live and work in the United States. He focus is to always provide compassionate legal care, especially in the face of emotionally trying matters, such as deportation and family visas. To learn more about Attorney Gardiner’s practice and how she may be able...

Civil litigator and registered patent attorney who brings wide-ranging experience to bear on legal matters, combining scientific, technological, business, and legal knowledge in a single advisor. I pride myself in careful and effective tactical planning in litigation and negotiation. I am committed to providing creative, aggressive, professional representation. I can be reached directly at 202-713-5292 or griffin@klemalaw.com.

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.

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.

Brian Gabriel is the driving force behind the Law Office of Gabriel & Gabriel. He has been in practice for over 30 years and his experience during that time has been devoted almost exclusively to the defense of criminal cases. He began his career at the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant State Attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida, he prosecuted thousands of cases of individuals charged with various crimes. However, he spent a majority of his time developing his skills in handling DUI litigation. In 1995, Brian Gabriel started his own private practice centered around the...

If you are charged with a criminal offense and require aggressive representation, please contact Charlotte, North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney Ron Frey of The Frey Law Firm, PLLC at (844) 766-3739 for a free consultation. Please visit us on the web at http://www.FreyLegal.com

Attorney Hardy attended Suffolk University Law School's Evening Division. He graduated Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) in the top four percent of his class. From 2005 until 2010, Attorney Hardy served as a State Prosecutor in Tampa Florida. Since 2010 he has been in private practice. In Florida State Courts, he has handled thousands of cases ranging from DUI to first degree felonies. In Federal Court, he has handled international extradition cases, bank fraud, drug trafficking, firearms cases, and immigration offenses. Attorney Hardy is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as an...

You really can’t be sure how a tragedy will affect your life, and the lives of those around you, until someone else causes injury to you, or takes the life of someone you know. Once it happens, you may be angry. Maybe you can’t work, or pay your bills, or get the medical care you need, or you just want to make sure the wrongdoer is held accountable. Whatever your reason, and whatever your questions, we are here to help you. At Distasio Law Firm, we put the wants and needs of our clients first. We fight for those...

Now Open – January 2025! With more than 25 years of experience in criminal law, Rocky Brancato has established himself as a leading attorney in the Tampa Bay legal community. As a seasoned criminal trial attorney, he worked his way up to the role of second-in-command at the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office before launching The Brancato Law Firm, P.A., in January 2025. Rocky has a wealth of experience handling high-stakes criminal cases, including homicides and sex offenses, from his tenure in a specialized major crimes division. Throughout his career, Rocky has consistently taken on complex and serious cases, demonstrating an unwavering...

I am a civil and commercial litigation attorney specializing in business disputes. I have brought hundreds of business legal matters to favorable resolutions, with and without litigation, on appeal, in mediation and arbitration. In today’s face-paced World of global commerce, disputes and litigation are a natural part of business. I have the experience you need to safeguard, prosecute and defend your interests, freeing you to focus on your life and business. I have a perpetual goal to provide high-quality and aggressive legal representation, with a vision and commitment to focus on my clients.

Dawn Richards has been practicing law since 2008 when she opened her own practice in Pottsville, PA and served the community by providing general law including: estates, real estate, tax, probate, collections, guardianships, family law and business law. She has practiced in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Florida for 16 years. In addition to her legal experience she has over 25 years experience in business and health care. She graduated with a BS in Accounting in 1991, a Masters in Business Administration in 1995 and a Juris Doctor in 2008. Her business acumen includes: compliance...

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...

Michael Ziegler is the founder and managing partner of Ziegler Diamond Law, a Florida-based law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome financial hardship. With over a decade of legal experience, Mike focuses on bankruptcy law, debt collection defense, and consumer protection cases, ensuring that clients regain control of their financial future. Practice Areas: Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy – Helping clients discharge or restructure their debts while protecting assets. Debt Collection Defense – Fighting lawsuits from creditors and protecting clients from unlawful collection practices. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Cases – Holding credit bureaus and lenders accountable for...

A Queens, New York native graduating from the State University of New York (SUNY) Albany in Political Science, History and a minor in Criminal Justice in 2010. Ms. Whitfield graduated Ave Maria School of Law, in Naples, FL in 2013 and became a member of the Florida Bar in 2015. She has established a practice in the Tampa Bay area where she lives and works. Having established several areas of practice including Estate Planning, Probate, Immigration, Criminal Defense, and Business Law matters. Her passion is to help those in her community through the court system with their legal issues and...

As an entrepreneurial lawyer, I understand the challenges that small business owners face each day. We deal with vendors, customers, employees, taxes, and regulations all the time. Each one of these relationships creates legal risks that you must address in a cost-effective manner, before trouble strikes. Relying on my experience in trying business law cases, I have developed a three-step legal strategy that every small business owner should implement. In its most basic form, this strategy employs contracts, insurance coverage, and an operating company-management company-holding company format for the organization, to help control the common risks that can tank...

Michael Perenich is a third-generation personal injury lawyer. Guy Perenich, his grandfather, founded a personal injury law firm in Clearwater, Florida, in 1955, and Michael's father Mark Perenich is a personal injury lawyer as well. Born in Clearwater and raised in Tarpon Springs, Michael currently resides in Palm Harbor. He went on to complete his philosophy degree at the University of South Florida. Following his graduation from USF, Michael, like his father, enrolled in Loyola University's New Orleans College of Law. Michael interned as a law student for Honorable Judge Robert Morris of the Second District Court of Appeals. In addition, he participated in...

Naji has represented thousands of injury victims and recovered millions of dollars for his clients since 2003. He has dedicated his legal career to seeking justice by fighting insurance companies and big corporations to protect the rights of individuals and their families across the State of Florida. Naji has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his legal career and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator.

Over 20 years ago, Naji was involved in a serious car accident that left him with permanent injuries, and thousands of dollars in medical expenses. He relied on advertising and hired a big...

Immigration Attorney Suzanne E. Vazquez has been practicing U.S. Immigration law exclusively more than 10 years. Suzanne is board certified as an expert in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Florida. She is one of only a handful of board certified Immigration lawyers in Central Florida. Subsequent to her designation as an expert in Immigration law by the Florida Bar, Suzanne Vazquez was invited to serve on the Board Certification Committee for the Florida Bar from 2005 to 2008. Suzanne Vazquez has vast experience in addressing immigration matters and has successfully represented many U.S. employers, foreign national investors,...

Since 1991, Claire Hancock has helped Tampa injury victims get back their lives after accidents involving wrongful death, auto accidents and slip-and-fall injury cases. As a wife and mother of two young adult daughters, Claire brings a compassionate perspective to exceeding the expectations of our clients. • Licensed to practice law in Florida and Washington, D.C. • Florida Bar: Editorial Board of Florida Bar News and Florida Bar Journal • North Tampa Bar Association • Carrollwood Area Business Association • Florida Justice Association, Women’s Caucus • Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association • Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Mattie Belle Davis Society • Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers • North Tampa Chamber of Commerce • Hernando County Chamber of Commerce • Hernando...

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...

Roger P. Foley is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense attorney in Palm Beach County. He has represented clients throughout the state of Florida and his clients testimonials confirm his success in the courtroom. His clients are his biggest advocates. Roger understands his clients struggles and he passionately goes above and beyond in helping them. Roger's work ethic was developed through sports and education. From a young age, Roger was involved in numerous activities. He played football, was a cub scout, and a junior firman. In junior high he was a member of the Lacrosse and...

Jacqlyn joined Perenich, Caufield, Avril & Noyes as an associate attorney in 2012 and became a partner at the firm in 2018. She focuses her practice on personal injury claims, including Workers Compensation. Jacqlyn has tried cases in both Circuit Civil jury trials and Workers Compensation bench trial.

While in law school, Jacqlyn received an award in trial advocacy for Best Advocate in a Preliminary Round in the American Association for Justice, Civil Trial Competition. She also received the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Who’s Who Among American Colleges & Universities, the Book Award (Highest Grade) in Race &...

Conti Moore Smith is an Orlando divorce lawyer with Conti Moore Law Divorce Lawyers, PLLC. She founded the firm in 2012 to provide family law services to clients across Florida. Ms. Moore’s practice includes all types of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, child support, property division, spousal support, LGBT divorce, judgment modification, move-away orders and relocation, paternity, and domestic violence. Ms. Moore graduated from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in 2004. She then graduated from the Florida State University College of Law in 2007. Ms. Moore was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada in 2007 and...

Erin E. Morse, Esquire is an exclusive Divorce and Family Law Attorney. She and her competent staff handle all Family Law issues including child custody, child support, divorce, military divorce, modifications, paternity, time-sharing & visitation. Her innate business acumen, natural talent of providing creative legal strategies, and prowess as a litigator, combine to offer unparalleled legal protection to her clients.

It was while working under the tutelage of a distinguished Winter Park Divorce attorney that Erin honed her skills and developed the passion for helping families through their most difficult of times. Her passion continues throughout her practice today in...

Craig I. Kelley is the Managing Partner of Kelley Kaplan & Eller, P.L. Mr. Kelley founded the firm in 2001. His vision when he founded the firm was to find creative solutions to difficult problems, as presented by his various clients. To this day, this philosophy remains as the foundation of the services provided by Kelley Kaplan & Eller, P.L.. Mr. Kelley has extensive experience handling a wide variety of complex matters, from restructuring and insolvency proceedings to complex state court litigation. His motto is that every problem has a solution. Specifically, Mr. Kelley focuses his practice in the representation of creditors and...

John Watson is a trial attorney for the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. He specializes in Personal Injury cases including Automobile & Motorcycle Accidents, Criminal Defense, Premises Liability (Slip & Falls), Negligence, and Wrongful Death. Mr. Watson has tried over 40 jury trials in his career. He had the highest individual jury conviction rate in the 2013 & 2014 Brevard County Court while working as a prosecutor. He is a graduate of the University of Utah (B.A., 2007) and received his J.D. from the Ave Maria School of Law in Miami,...

Attorney Jeremiah E. Jaspon is a leading advocate for those injured in auto accidents and other personal injury cases, offering unwavering support to clients as they seek justice and fair compensation. With a focus on auto accidents—including car, truck, and motorcycle collisions—Jeremiah has earned a reputation for his in-depth knowledge, strategic approach, and dedication to his clients. He understands the unique challenges faced by accident victims, from physical pain and emotional distress to financial hardship, and tirelessly fights to secure the compensation his clients need to rebuild their lives. Jeremiah brings compassion and commitment to every case, guiding injured victims...

Jason Mark Ranew is a litigation and corporate attorney for the Central Florida full service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Mr. Ranew practices Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Estate Planning, and Probate. He received his B.A. in Finance from Hillsdale College in 1998 and his J.D. from University of Akron in 2002.