Rockledge Lawyers

U.S. Navy veteran and Army National Guard Officer who practices in the areas of Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Civil and Commercial Litigation.

Attorney Tonya Walker has practiced law since 2002 and is Of Counsel to Bloodworth Law, PLLC.

Based in Orlando, Florida, Tonya travels the state providing case support for probate litigation, trust litigation, construction litigation and commercial litigation cases.

Prior to Bloodworth Law, Tonya handled commercial litigation and construction litigation for Jacksonville, Florida, law firms Whalen & Deem, LLC, and Regan, Zebouni & Walker, P.A., in 2007-08.

Tonya continues to teach law students as a Legal Methods Instructor at Florida A&M University College of Law which she began in 2011. She taught at Florida Coastal School of Law in 2006.

Tonya was as an...

Mark L. Van Valkenburgh has been practicing law in Central Florida since 1995. The vast majority of his practice has been in the area of employment law. While he has won significant jury trials on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, his practice now focuses on helping employers proactively avoid litigation. Services include: • Drafting, review and revising of Employee Handbooks and other policies which not only comply with the law but are customized to your business. • Negotiating and drafting Employment Agreements. • Negotiating and drafting Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Non-Compete Agreements. • Flat fee retainer arrangements to respond to employers’ unlimited telephone calls and e-mails of...

Brandt Immigration is led by Orlando Immigration Attorney Chad M. Brandt. As both the owner and founder of Brandt Immigration, he has years of experience in representing clients in both federal court and immigration court. One of the areas of immigration law he particularly focuses on is that of deportation defense. If you are being threatened with deportation, he and his team could help protect you. He understands how to deal with deportation officers, removal offices, and immigration court. Over the years, Attorney Brandt has been able to assist clients who are attempting to secure work visas, temporary visas, green cards,...

After practicing over 50 years in the State of Florida in several areas of law I have been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, as " distinguished, very high rating in both legal ability & ethical standards". Most of my practice is now devoted to bankruptcy. I am qualified to practice in the bankruptcy courts in the Middle District and Southern District of Florida. My fees are very reasonable and I will promptly and freely answer any questions about bankruptcy, its benefits and liabilities. If you are harassed by creditors, in foreclosure or being sued for money owed, bankruptcy...

Lisa Figueroa is the founding attorney of the Florida Defense Team, PA. She has been practicing law since 2003 and almost exclusively in the area of "criminal defense", a misnomer given that really she sees her work as "people defense" or the defense of those accused of committing crime.

Lisa Figueroa has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of others. She is originally from Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, but lived a great deal of her life in Central Texas and moved to Central Florida to finish college. The rich diversity that Florida provided allowed her to pursue...

With over a decade of experience and recognition within the legal industry, Attorney Lazaro Blanco has established himself as a dependable Kissimmee criminal defense lawyer. He serves clients throughout Osceola County who were charged with crimes such as DUI, theft, and violent offenses. As Lead Attorney at Blanco Law Center, PA, he stands ready to fight for the rights and futures of all his clients. If you face serious criminal charges, now is the time to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how you can protect yourself from the devastating consequences of a conviction. Do not fight the...

Focused on your business and real estate needs, Roberto represents a variety of business clients in a broad number of fields, from startups to Fortune 300 companies.
He brings a unique perspective to his practice of law, in addition to his considerable experience in transactional, contracts, commercial and real estate, corporate formation, business sales and acquisitions.

As of November 2024 this firm has been providing legal representation for 46 years. At this time this firm is a solo practice.

As Partner at Potts Law Firm, Matthew Tabakman uses his litigation experience to pursue property insurance and personal injury claims on behalf of his clients. Having practiced law in Central Florida since 2002, Matt has handled these types of cases from the time they are pre-suit claims, through the litigation process to negotiated settlement or jury verdict.

Matt studied political science at the State University of New York at Binghamton and international affairs at The George Washington University before pursuing his Juris Doctorate at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While in law school, he participated in competitions...

I was born in Sanford, Florida in 1954, the fourth child of Herbert and Catherine Hill. I was raised in Pensacola until age 10, then moved to Sarasota. After eight years of parochial schooling, I attended and graduated from Sarasota Riverview High School in 1972, with high honors. My interests as a youth were the usual sports, baseball and football, but also I played golf and was the Florida State Junior Jaycees Golf Champion in 1971 and represented the State of Florida in the Junior World Jaycees tournament in San Diego, California, that same year. The only remaining significance to...

If you are looking for the best Orlando family law attorney or Orlando criminal defense attorney call The 850 CALL JOE Law Firm! Orlando attorney Joe Knape is highly experienced when it comes to the matters of criminal defense and family law in Orlando and Central Florida. Joe understands the complexity of today’s legal system serving the Central Florida area for over 6 years. To make sure the highest quality legal services are provided, Joe dedicates himself to every single client and works whenever It’s necessary providing Orlando with some of the best family law and criminal defense services without...

Deborah Cook’s life-long passion is families. Licensed as a Marriage and Family counselor, she provided help to families in conflict for over thirty years. Deborah Cook transferred her talent to the exclusive practice of Family Law. She cares deeply, and loves the opportunity to help others. Deborah is an excellent listener and straight forward communicator. She zealously works hard for her clients in an effort to restore balance and happiness in their lives. She is generous with her time and energy. It is her practice to help disputing parties resolve their issues before relying on the...

Vanette Augustin is a savvy Bilingual (Haitian Creole) attorney who has been successfully practicing since 2009 in the areas of Family Law, Immigration Law, and Estate Planning. Over the last 15 years, she has handled hundreds of cases and have assisted countless families navigate the legal system. She is a mother of two daughters who are the joys of her life. She lives by the belief that every day is a new opportunity to refine her skills. There is never a moment when you get to the point of saying I have arrived because as soon as...

Stephen J. Calvacca has over thirty-five years of litigation experience in a broad range of practice areas ranging from murder to legal malpractice. He began his career as a criminal trial lawyer in New York City working as a Public Defender in one of the busiest courts in the country. He was later appointed by New York’s Attorney General as Special Assistant Attorney General to investigate and prosecute corruption in the nursing home industry during its most scandalous heydays. He was lead prosecutor in some of the most significant Medicaid fraud cases in New York City and earned the...

At the Kramer Law Firm, our clients can find the best attributes of both large and small law firms. Our attorneys provide client-focused services. At our firm you'll be helped by our entire staff, but will not be "passed off" to a junior lawyer, or have a rotating list of lawyers assigned to your case. Practice in a broad range of legal areas, enabling us to answer questions when cases overlap into multiple areas of law, and to handle highly complex legal challenges. Our firm handles legal challenges ranging from estate planning to incorporating a business to business and mortgage...

Shawn Diederich, founder of Diederich Law Firm, P.A., is a native of Orlando and has been licensed to practice law in Florida since 2008. Shawn’s primary focus is on Workers’ Compensation and personal injury litigation. Shawn is incredibly passionate about being an advocate for the injured. Prior to founding the Diederich Law Firm, P.A. Shawn was a trial attorney at one of Florida’s largest workers compensation defense firms, defending cases for the nation’s largest fast food, rental car and beverage companies. Shawn graduated from Florida A & M Law School in Orlando and received his undergraduate degree from The Florida...

The defense of men, women, and juveniles who have been charged with crimes has been the driving focus of Maria D. Hale for over 10 years. Her experience within criminal defense gives her the confidence to pursue dropped or minimized charges for her clients. Maria's passion for criminal defense began as a result of a comprehensive legal education at the Stetson University College of Law and later experience as a Prosecutor. After receiving a Juris Doctor (JD), Maria went on to become a Prosecutor in Central Florida. As a Prosecutor, Hale conducted nearly 50 trials in front of a jury....

Nicholas Randall Jones currently has the pleasure of providing legal advice to the Kissimmee and Orlando, Florida communities in a variety of matters. He focuses on helping consumers deal with difficult financial situations by defending debt lawsuits, negotiating debt settlements, dissolving garnishments, and filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. He also helps homeowners defend foreclosure actions through the use of loan modifications, short sales, and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. Finally, Nicholas assists landlords in initiating residential eviction actions. Nicholas and his firm continue to strive to provide the highest quality legal representation to every client. Jones & Jones Law,...

R. Gregory Colvin knows what it’s like to be facing difficult family law disputes. He grew up in a single-parent household without his father’s involvement. His mother supported the family on a teacher’s salary. Mr. Colvin is also a single father with sole custody of his child. He truly understands what families are facing when they go through family issues such as divorce and custody because he has gone through it himself. His approach when it comes to practicing law is to provide client-focused and personalized solutions that are tailored to their specific needs.

Diane Claxton is a well-respected attorney licensed in the State of Florida and New York. She currently practices Immigration Law however she has worked in the field of Anti-trust Litigation, Securities, Family Law, and Personal Injury. Previous work includes but is not limited to Voter Protection and Non-Profit Organizations emphasizing on immigrants' rights. She has also worked as a Florida State Mediator. She has worked on Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, Unaccompanied Minors, Visa-U, and Violence Against Women's Act Cases. She is fluent is Spanish, French, Creole, and English.

Edward W. Wimp was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, where he earned a B.A. in Business administration with a minor in Political Science. While at Monmouth College, Ed pitched for the baseball team as well as played guitar in the jazz band. He then proceeded to attend Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, where he earned an M.S. in Entertainment Business, before attending Florida A&M College of Law where he earned a Juris Doctor. During law school, Ed participated in the Entertainment and Sports Law Society, and served as an ambassador for...

Darren Findling is the President and Founder of The Probate Pro. The Probate Pro is the leading probate and trust law firm in Michigan, Ohio Florida, and Illinois. As the President of The Probate Pro, PLC, I take great pride in being the leading probate and trust law firm providing administration, litigation, and planning services. Most of my day-to-day operations are dedicated to representing individuals in contested probate and trust matters, Will contests, the embezzlement by fiduciaries, exploitation of the elderly, and disputes in probate and trust files. When I am not working on my own cases, I try to...

Caryn Green has limited her practice exclusively to Marital and Family Law since her admission to the Florida Bar in 1996. Caryn promotes problem solving by utilizing appropriate dispute resolution methods designed to avoid expensive litigation, whenever possible. This problem solving approach preserves relationships and minimizes costs and fees. However, when necessary she is an aggressive, dynamic and effective trial lawyer. Caryn, a partner in West, Green & Associates, P.L., brings over 19 years of Family Law experience to the firm and is board certified by the Florida Bar, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial...

For over 20 years, I have devoted my law practice solely to mediation. In 2017 I joined Orlando Legal to establish the Orlando Mediation division. Previously, I was a member of the Fraxedas Mediation Firm and Upchurch, Watson, White and Max.

About 1/2 of my practice is devoted to working with families in divorce, custody and paternity cases.

I've also worked with the U.S. Postal Service REDRESS program and as a panel mediator for EEOC.

As a graduate of the Key Bridge Foundation's Mediation Training Program (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice) I mediate issues involving the Americans...

A full-time member of Michael T. Gibson, PA, Mr. Perez concentrates in the areas of personal injury involving automobile accidents, insurance litigation, and consumer bankruptcy. Mr. Perez always recognizes the significance of these cases on his clients' everyday lives, and handles each matter with dedication and care.

Orlando, Florida, and Winter Haven, Florida, attorney Michael J. LaPorte is Partner at Bloodworth Law, PLLC. Michael handles Personal Injury Protection litigation for the firm.

Michael, an Orlando native, has practiced Florida law since 1997. Michael graduated from The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law. He studied political science and graduated with a B.A. from The University of Central Florida in 1994.

After more than two decades of litigating insurance cases, Michael understands that businesses and individuals want insurance companies to pay up. Now.

“I represent medical providers and policyholders in lawsuits against insurance companies for the recovery of first-party...