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William Matthew Kowtko
Sarasota, FL Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBarry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
I am a native of central Georgia until I moved to Florida in 2011. While in Georgia, I attended Georgia Institute of Technology for Aerospace Engineering and obtained my degree in Business Administration and Business Economics from Georgia State University. After graduating from Georgia State in 2010, I moved to central Florida to attend Barry University School of Law, starting August 2011. In summer of 2012, I began an internship for a criminal defense attorney in Orlando, focusing on white collar defense. By late 2012, I was gaining experience family law matters and made the decision to shift...
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Jonathan Corchnoy
Sarasota, FL Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationEducation, Elder and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
Jonathan S. Corchnoy
has been practicing law for over 40 years in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and now has opened an office in Sarasota, Florida. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, is a member of The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). Prior to coming to the Philadelphia area after graduating from law school, he clerked with the United States Department of Justice, Tax division. He is a 1981 graduate of American University’s Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., and Allegheny College, in Meadville, PA. He spent his youth growing up...
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Drake Buckman
Sarasota, FL Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Stetson University College of Law and Stetson University College of Law
My wife and law partner, Amiee Buckman, and I founded our law firm, Buckman and Buckman, in Sarasota Florida in 1998. We established a law firm different from other firms, in that we committed ourselves to helping each client with their individual needs, whether it was fighting for our clients with personal injuries in car or truck accidents, representing those families who experienced the wrongful death of a family member, or helping people draft and plan their will and trust.
Buckman and Buckman has now grown to five lawyers, and has represented thousands of clients throughout Florida. ...
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Anthony Ray Reeves
Kissimmee, FL Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationSocial Security Disability
Florida State University College of Law
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The Reeves Law Firm, P.A. is dedicated to representing the Disabled. The focus of the Reeves Law Firm is on Social Security Disability.
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Stacey Bartlett
Palm Harbor, FL Attorney with 11 years of experience
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
I’ve wanted to be an attorney since I was eight years old. Frankly, I’ve always been passionate about helping others, especially those who have a feeling of helplessness. Fighting for other people is in my DNA and comes across in everything I do. I am passionate about seeking justice in all circumstances and I truly believe in our system, when it’s working as it should.
At the end of the day, that’s my job. I am intent on adding a layer of accountability to our system to ensure that it works properly for all people. This means helping people to understand...
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Christopher J Roberts
Safety Harbor, FL Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
Washington University in St. Louis
I have been a trial lawyer for more than twenty years. I pride myself on personal attention to clients, and aggressive representation of their interests. My results speak for themselves. For example, I was recently lead counsel in a product defect and personal injury case against The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The jury awarded my clients $5.6 million, more than ten times the highest amount offered in settlement before trial, and the third largest verdict ever in that part of Florida. I am comfortable in the courtroom litigating against the world's largest corporations and insurance...
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Nathan P. Suedmeyer
Largo, FL Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP, Patents and Trademarks
Stetson University College of Law
Patent attorney concentrating in patent, trademark, and copyright litigation, including Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings and domain name disputes. Nathan is board certified in intellectual property law by the Florida Bar. He has met the Florida Bar’s highest standards for special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in intellectual property law and professionalism and ethics in the practice of law.
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Jenna Fletcher
Saint Petersburg, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Understanding my clients' experiences allows me to represent them on a personal level, which can significantly impact their cases. Seeking challenges in my career, I joined the Brevard County Public Defender's Office after law school, eventually moving to the Pinellas County Public Defender's Office. Working in the public defender's system has been an incredible learning experience, collaborating with brilliant trial attorneys who provide hope for our clients. Having handled thousands of criminal cases, I understand that behind every name and case number is a unique story, enabling me to empathize with my clients and earn their trust for an unwavering...
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Justin Miller
Largo, FL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP and Patents
Stetson University College of Law
Justin is patent attorney concentrating in patent prosecution with an emphasis on mechanical devices. He also prepares infringement and non-infringement opinions in a multitude of fields, including medical devices and nutraceuticals. Justin has experience with challenging pending patent applications using third-party submissions and issued patents using the Inter Partes Review process. He is also able to discuss foreign filing options and strategy with an eye toward the best protection at the lowest cost. His professional experience was in the field of petrochemicals, particularly liquefied natural gas or LNG. Responsibilities included fire system design, cryogenic butterfly valve vendor selection...
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L. Javan Grant
Tampa, FL Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Prior to co-founding Slater | Grant, Mr. Grant was a shareholder at Rogers Towers, P.A., one of the most respected full-service firms in Florida. Mr. Grant was also a Special Assistant to State Attorney Bernie McCabe of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida where he prosecuted numerous jury trial cases under the Florida Bar’s Student Practice Rule.
Mr. Grant founded Slater l Grant in 2017 with his partner, Scott Slater, to give people the skill and knowledge of a large law firm, but with the personal attention and care of a small law firm. Slater l Grant prides itself...
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Brian David Arrighi
Wesley Chapel, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law
Brian Arrighi is a attorney in Tampa and founding partner of the North Tampa Law Group. His firm is dedicated to guiding Floridians through family law, real estate, estate planning and other civil law concerns. He holds memberships with the Florida Bar and Hillsborough County Bar Association. To receive more information, contact his team today and get a free consultation.
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Patrick A. Barnes
Wesley Chapel,, FL Attorney with 13 years of experience
(813) 991-5099
2418 Cypress Glen Dr., Ground Floor
Wesley Chapel,, FL 33544
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law
Patrick Barnes obtained his bachelor in science from Florida State University in 2009. Shortly after graduation, Patrick moved to Jacksonville and obtained his juris doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2012.
Patrick moved to Denver where he sat for the Colorado Bar and was admitted in 2012. During his time in Colorado, Patrick worked exclusively in personal injury, automobile collisions, and workers' compensation for plaintiffs.
In 2018, Patrick and his family returned to Florida, settling in the Land O Lakes area. Patrick now practices with Spinner Law in Wesley Chapel, FL.
Patrick has always been passionate about helping individuals...
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Deborah Annette Carroll
Lakeland, FL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Deborah Carroll grew up in central Florida, raised her family in central Florida and committed her practice to her hometown area. She graduated in 1999 from University of South Florida with a B.A. in Business Management. In 2002, Ms. Carroll graduated from Stetson University with her MBA and Stetson University College of Law with her JD.
Following law school, Ms. Carroll worked as an Assistant Public Defender with the 10th Judicial Circuit in Bartow, Florida, with both felony and misdemeanor cases. In 2005, Ms. Carroll went into private practice with a well known law firm in Lakeland, FL...
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Nadia Phanco
Tampa, FL Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Florida Coastal School of Law
The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., practice solely in the area of Marital and Family Law and pride themselves on their mission to drive and change the legal industry, while providing first class service they know each client truly deserves. The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., understand the emotional turmoil and life changing circumstances surrounded in each family law case and are both passionate and compassionate in navigating through the legal processes that are tailored to meet each client's needs. If you are looking to hire an Attorney who genuinely cares about your legal affairs and will fight...
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Michael A Serrano
Lutz, FL Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law
For more than 12 years, civil trial attorney Michael A. Serrano, Esquire has handled personal injury, employment law, insurance claim disputes and wrongful death cases in Wesley Chapel, Tampa, and throughout Florida. He brings big firm experience right to your neighborhood.
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John K. Carter
St. Petersburg, FL Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Virginia School of Law
John Carter has more that 25 years in the financial services industry. He runs a law office in St. Petersburg. Until recently, John served as Chairman, President, and CEO of a $50 billion asset management company consisting of approximately 120 funds and 35 investment sub-advisers. He has a vast amount of experience, which includes working for a law firm (Skadden Arps), a federal regulator (SEC), and leading companies (Franklin Templeton, Citigroup, and Transamerica). He is licensed as an attorney in Florida, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. John currently is obtaining a Master of Theology from Saint Leo University, Dade...
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Jason Knott
St Petersburg, FL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Securities and Tax
Washburn University School of Law
Jason devotes his legal career to helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of U.S. and international tax laws and regulations. His commitment is to provide the most sophisticated and highest quality tax services which has enabled him to build meaningful and lasting relationships with clients.
Jason has over 8 years of tax experience advising individuals and global organizations on tax issues related to domestic reporting and compliance, and international tax issues involving tax treaties, transfer pricing, and cross-border investments and business operations. He also represents individuals and businesses faced with IRS notices and audits, and can assist with...
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Colleen Russo
St Petersburg, FL Attorney with 41 years of experience
(727) 578-0303
877 Executive Center Drive West
Suite #112
St Petersburg, FL 33702
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Social Security Disability
Stetson University College of Law and Stetson University
I have been serving clients in Personal Injury and Social Security Disability related matters for over 23 years. As a senior partner at the Law Offices of Russo & Russo, I have vast experience in dealing with various personal injury cases involving slip and fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, brain injuries, wrongful death accidents, accidents involving children, and all other kinds of injuries suffered by individuals as a result of the negligence of others. I understand the longterm physical and financial consequences that result from these kinds of accidents, and I am fully committed to providing my clients...
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Spiro J. Verras
Tampa, FL Attorney with 31 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Tulane University School of Law
Spiro’s professional background includes estate planning and probate, elder law, corporate and business law, real estate and closings, intellectual property, civil litigation of all types, with wide experience in admiralty and environmental law, serious personal injury and probate litigation. He has handled class actions, consumer protection, and privacy matters, and was the first attorney to sue Microsoft in the In Re Microsoft Consumer Antitrust Litigation. He has also pursued claims against major financial institutions on behalf of defrauded customers, and he has tirelessly championed civil rights suits.
A native of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Spiro was formerly a partner at Jones, Verras...
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Amanda O. Singleton
St. Petersburg, FL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationStetson University
Amanda O. Singleton is an AV-Preeminent rated attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, guardianship, and caregiver advocacy. She writes and speaks nationally as an AARP Family Caregiving Expert. Amanda serves clients in Tampa Bay and throughout the state of Florida.
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Barbara Brown
Tampa, FL Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationForeclosure Defense, Landlord Tenant, Probate and Real Estate
St. Mary's University School of Law and St. Mary's University School of Law
Since opening its doors in 2006, Brown & Kimpton has been dedicated to empowering clients to make informed, well-considered decisions that benefit both their current and future goals.
Whether you’re defending against foreclosure, negotiating loan modification, pursuing a short sale, or handling real estate matters such as buying, selling, or leasing property, Brown & Kimpton is here to guide you every step of the way. Our primary focus is assisting you make the best possible decision for your unique situation.
As the founders of Brown & Kimpton, P.A., Barbara Brown & Bill Kimpton ensure that each of their associate attorneys and staff...
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David Ralph Carmichael
Bartow, FL Attorney with 30 years of experience
245 South Central Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
WORK EXPERIENCE Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the Florida bar (1999-Present) BOSWELL & DUNLAP, LLP Bartow FL. Partner, Litigation Specialist, 2004 - Present OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Tallahassee, FL Assistant State Attorney, Special Prosecution Director. EDUCATION COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Board of Directors Bartow Women’s Care Center, (2009 to Present) Board of Directors, Chairman, Heartland for Children. (2010 to Present) Tenth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee (2005-Present) Bartow Chamber of Commerce, Board of...
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Joseph Montrone
St Petersburg, FL Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
St. Petersburg/ Clearwater DUI, CRIMINAL AND PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY I have more than 24 years of courtroom experience and I have tried more than 80 cases. I am a former 6 year Pinellas County Prosecutor. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, contact me today for a free initial consultation at 727-538-4155 or visit my website www.montronelaw.com.
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Roland D. Boyd III
Clearwater, FL Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Attorney Roland D. Boyd III went through his own divorce while in law school. This drove Roland to focus his study on family law and divorce. In 2019 Attorney Boyd began his own practice, Pinellas Family Lawyer, PLLC.
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Gary Mike Mastry II
St. Petersburg, FL Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Vermont Law School
Mastry Law provides a no nonsense, cost effective approach to estate planning and probate law that allows you to pass your assets and your family legacy to whom you want, when you want and how you want. We focus on developing customized estate plans for families that want to protect their children and families with total assets of $100,000 or more. We believe that quality estate planning isn't just for the rich.
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Melissa Solevilla
Clearwater, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Melissa Solevilla started her career in personal injury as a receptionist at a Personal Injury Law Firm in 1999. She realized at a young age that she was particularly passionate about helping the injured and disabled obtain justice, and decided to go to law school. She began practicing law in 2012. After working together for 16 years, Katherine Neal and Melissa Solevilla opened Neal & Solevilla Personal Injury Lawyers in December 2023. Neal & Solevilla focuses on fighting for the rights of those who have been injured in car accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, and...
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Scott Richard Marshall
Clearwater, FL Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Missouri - Kansas City
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Skiles K Jones
Auburndale, FL Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Florida A&M University College of Law
Army Veteran handling Probate, Estate Planning, and Guardianship. Offices located in Orlando, Auburndale, and Tampa. We serve clients in the surrounding Central Florida areas and all of Florida. Orange County, Polk County, Hillsborough County, Lake County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Pinellas County.
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Jason Arthur Herman
Pinellas Park, FL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Emory University School of Law
Jason Herman is an insurance claim lawyer who represents policyholders against their insurance companies. He handles claims and lawsuits involving property damage insurance claims. Jason also provides clients with insurance advice, represents insureds at examinations under oath, and litigates declaratory judgment actions involving whether coverage is owed under liability insurance policies.
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Eric William Neilsen
St Petersburg, FL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Principal
Neilsen Law Group, P.A.
www.NeilsenLawGroup.com
We are a general practice law firm, with specialties in bankruptcy, family law, immigration, and general civil litigation. Often, more than one area of expertise is required to address a particular matter. With us, there's no need to hire a multitude of attorneys. We can provide you with comprehensive legal support allowing us to advocate for you in many areas of law.
We are dedicated legal professionals well-versed in many specialized areas of law, bringing a diverse background to the table. This gives us an edge when dealing with complex legal matters.
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Paul Meissner
Tampa, FL Lawyer with 57 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Tulane University School of Law
Paul A. Meissner was born in New York and moved to Florida with his family as a child. He is a graduate of Clearwater High School. He co-founded the Carlson & Meissner law firm with Edward Carlson in 1971. Paul and his wife Jayne have five children & thirteen grandchildren. They enjoy boating and traveling. In the past, Paul and Jayne have traveled extensively by motorcycle.
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Alena Miles
SAFETY HARBOR, FL Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Tax
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Attorney Alena Miles holds a Master's LL.M. degree in tax law, and she is a Certified Public Accountant.
Alena Miles focuses her practice in federal & international areas on business tax planning, tax transactions, tax consulting, tax compliance, and tax controversy work for businesses, inter alia, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), private equity funds, single purpose entities, and individuals.
Most recently as a Tax Manager at KPMG, Alena provided tax services to large clients in the asset management industry. Prior to that, Alena has wealth of experience working for various CPA firms servicing small, medium, and large business clients and individuals...
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Michael Haworth
Clearwater, FL Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
Michael Haworth's legal journey began at the State Attorney's Office in Pinellas County. Since 2017, he has managed a wide array of cases, from misdemeanors to capital offenses. His outstanding performance in court was recognized in 2018 when he received the Sixth Circuit State Attorney's Office Golden Tie Award for the highest number of trial victories. Michael is known in Pinellas County for his effective courtroom advocacy.
His extensive experience in jury trials has honed his ability to defend cases effectively. Michael has dedicated years to identifying evidence issues, inconsistencies in police reports, and inaccuracies in witness accounts. With years of...
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Anne Frances Borghetti
Tampa, FL Attorney with 35 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
I have been dedicated to the practice of Criminal Law for over 30 years, with more than 100 jury trials to my credit. I have extensive experience in representing individuals charged or under investigation for State and Federal criminal charges as well as appeals. I am also admitted to practice in the State of Massachusetts in both the State and Federal Courts as well as the 11th and 1st Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. I am a Certified Circuit Court and Federal Court Mediator. My practice areas include the Middle District...
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Marc J. Wolfson
St. Petersburg, FL Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Health Care
Stetson University College of Law
Marc Wolfson is a business litigator who came to the law after careers in business and the military, and brings that experience to bear in his work. Litigators often see businesses at their most precarious, when their leadership may face business-crippling financial or legal rulings. As a former entrepreneur, he understands what these consequences mean to you, and he’s committed to finding creative legal solutions that help you not only stay in business, but thrive. He is committed to providing vigorous representation while retaining the personalized service Heller Law strives for.
After finishing high school in Hillsborough County, Marc joined the...
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Andy Dogali
Clearwater, FL Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Florida State University College of Law and Florida State University College of Law
Andy Dogali was born in San Diego, California in 1962. He received his B.A. Degree, magna cum laude, from Florida State University in 1983. He received his Juris Doctor, with honors, from the Florida State University College of Law in 1986. He was admitted to the Bar in 1986 and co-founded the firm of Forizs & Dogali, P.A. In 2013 he aquired sole ownership of Forizs & Dogali and re-named the firm Dogali Law Group. Mr. Dogali is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Florida, and has appeared in litigated matters in more...
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Mr Marc H. Feldman
Bradenton, FL Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Florida
The law firm of Feldman & Roback focuses on real estate matters (such as the purchase, sale, and mortgage financing of real estate, title insurance, and closings), including the formation of limited liability companies and Florida land trusts as entities of choice for property transactions. We provide real estate closing services, including title insurance at competitive rates. We have been title agents for Old Republic Title Insurance Company and its predecessor, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, for more than thirty-five years, and are also agents for Alliant National Title Insurance Company. As real estate lawyers, we can expertly advise and help...
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Sherri Stinson
Dunedin, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Florida
I have 15+ years experience in probate, guardianship (adult, minor and guardian advocacy) and estate planning (wills, power of attorney, health care surrogates & preneed guardian designations). I am a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated attorney, which is a peer review rating and is the highest possible rating for ethics, skill and professionalism.
My passion is people and giving them a voice. Whether it's working to stop elder exploitation or creating a custom estate plan so that you make your wishes known, my job is to help my clients.
Our office accepts credit cards, has a client...
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Jay William Moreland
New Port Richey, FL Attorney with 48 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Dana Laganella Gerling
Bradenton, FL Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
Originally from a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dana Laganella practices in Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Elder Law. She attended law school at Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut and graduated Cum Laude. She was awarded the Best Advocate of the Northeast Region and was voted Best Attorney in East Manatee County by Living Out East Magazine. It is Dana’s commitment to providing quality, affordable legal services that has won her respect and acclaim from both her peers and her clients. She truly enjoys her work. Her passion for helping people in her community is evident in...