Ocklawaha Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Attorney Hillary Johnson is a former prosecutor who brings experience and exceptional legal knowledge to each case she tries. She holds a degree in communication from Florida State University and Juris Doctor from the Jones School of Law at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. While she was in law school, Ms. Johnson completed an internship with the State Attorney’s Office in Panama City. After graduation, she worked as an attorney with Florida’s Department of Children and Families before accepting a position at the State Attorney’s Office in Manatee County and Sarasota. It was while she was at the...

Attorney Richard Troutman was raised in Orlando and has lived in the area his entire life. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, establishing himself as one of the leading personal injury attorneys in Florida. He personally handles every aspect of his cases and offers his clients rare accessibility and availability at all times.

Tracee L. Ivins graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. After graduation she worked for the State of Florida as a certified investigator, before deciding to pursue a law degree. As an attorney Ms. Ivins has handled files from inception all the way to a jury verdict. Her experience has included claims involving serious bodily injury, product liability injury and wrongful death arising from auto accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, negligent security, motorcycle and tractor trailer accidents.

Lawsuits including Negligence, Breach of Contract, Negligent Entrustment, Uninsured Motorist Insurance Claims, Under-Insured Motorists Insurance disputes, Wrongful Death, Bad...

Caroline Fischer Espi is an attorney that specializes in personal injury cases. She has worked in matters involving auto accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, and civil rights violations.

Caroline was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil where she started her legal career. After earning her Bachelor of Law degree from Mackenzie University, she became an attorney in Brazil in 2011. After one year practicing Brazilian civil law, she decided to expand her education and experience. In 2012, she moved to the United States aiming to improve her legal studies. She earned her Master's degree from Boston University School of Law and...

Steven Sands is a managing partner at Sands, White & Sands. At the firm, he assists clients with all types of personal injury claims, including those involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. He has more than 30 years of legal experience, including years of litigation experience. Mr. Sands has the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent® and is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Florida Justice Association, and the Volusia Civil Trial Attorneys’ Association, amongst others. Call the firm today to schedule a free consultation.

Marc Warner Attorney in Gainesville FL is a shareholder with Fisher, Butts, Sechrest & Warner, P.A. Mr. Warner practices in the areas of negligence, medical malpractice and tort litgation. Prior to joining the firm Mr. Warner was Assistant General Counsel at the University of Florida where he provided legal services to the University’s College of Medicine Institutional Review Boards and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees. Before joining University of Florida’s legal staff Mr. Warner was a civil trial lawyer with the Tampa firm, Fowler White, Attorneys at Law, practicing in the area of casualty defense. Before entering the...

A native of Florida, Timothy H. David earned his J.D. from Nova Law School in 1985 and his B.S. from the University of Central Florida in 1981. He is admitted to practice law in Florida bar and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. David started his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Orange County, Florida. Mr. David worked as a Felony Prosecutor where he gained considerable trial experience. He then joined a large insurance defense firm. At this firm he continued his trial practice defending various insurance companies and governmental agencies against...

A native Spanish speaker, Vanessa Cotto was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to Orlando, Florida when she was five years old. Ms. Cotto was born with a passion for helping others and a conviction to fight for justice. As a young lawyer, Ms. Cotto has demonstrated a rigorous work ethic, exceptional leadership skills, and an ability to motivate and mentor others. Before attending law school, Ms. Cotto gained valuable legal experience as a legal assistant in the Central Florida community for several years. While in law school, she was the recipient of a scholarship from the...

Michael R. Lowe, Esq. is board certified in health care law by The Florida Bar. His practice focuses on all aspects of business, corporate, transactional, litigation, regulatory, operational and administrative matters in the health care law arena. Emphasizing the representation of physicians and physician group practices, Michael regularly represents clients in litigation, medical records and HIPAA privacy regulations issues, managed care contracting and reimbursement matters, the preparation, review and negotiation of physician employment agreements, Medicare/Medicaid fraud and abuse prevention, federal Stark Law matters and analysis, defense and reimbursement issues, ACA matters, medical staff privilege cases, professional licensure and...

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...

Kenton Sands is an experienced personal injury lawyer and active partner at Sands, White & Sands. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Mr. Sands has been practicing law since 1987. His past experience includes time spent as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as time spent at law firms in New York and Florida. He has handled cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, tax and bank fraud, internet-related offenses, mail and wire fraud, and more. Mr. Sands has an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating possible. Contact the firm for a free consultation.

Linda earned her undergraduate degree in 1988 and her law degree in 1991 at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). Prior to opening her own practice in 1997, Linda worked for three law firms. Linda has successfully defended trial verdicts through appeals, and has changed the law through appellate opinions. With the help of her team, her firm has obtained successful jury verdicts and settlements for men, women, and children who were injured or killed as a result of negligence.

These successful claims include injuries from car crashes, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, dog bites, criminal assaults, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice,...

Paul Byron graduated from the University of Michigan with honors in 1983 and from the Louisiana State University Law Center in 1986. Mr. Byron served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps from 1986 to 1990 as a prosecutor. He then returned to Central Florida and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Florida for 10 years where he prosecuted complex white-collar crime, including international money laundering. Mr. Byron also practiced in the civil division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, concentrating on medical malpractice defense and affirmative civil litigation. In 2001, Mr. Byron was selected to...

Tina Willis is an award-winning Orlando personal injury lawyer, car accident lawyer & medical malpractice lawyer, who brings an exceptional background to her practice. As a former law professor and defense attorney at prestigious national firms, she offers clients a rare combination of academic excellence and real-world litigation experience from both sides of the courtroom. Her firm focuses on serious injury and wrongful death cases, including car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability. What sets her practice apart is an unwavering commitment to personalized representation. Rather than operating as a high-volume settlement mill, she carefully limits her caseload to...

Eric earned a BS degree from Central Michigan University in 2004. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Florida State University College of Law in 2007. While at Florida State University, Eric took an opportunity to study at Oxford University in the U.K. Eric also had the opportunity to clerk for the Florida Department of State and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation-Construction Industry Licensing Board. Prior to representing plaintiffs exclusively, Eric worked as an insurance defense attorney. He litigated matters for personal injury, automobile collisions, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and insurance claim disputes....

The McKeever Law Firm focuses on four main areas of practice, Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, and Worker's Compensation. Personal Injury Lawyers "PROTECTING THE INJURED AGAINST THE POWERFUL FOR OVER 28 YEARS" throughout Central Florida, Orlando, Winter Park and surrounding areas.

Meet Tony, a highly respected litigator known throughout Central Florida for his skill in handling complex cases and his dedication to achieving the best possible results for his clients. With a proven track record of success, he has earned prestigious honors, including the AV Preeminent rating and multiple recognitions as a *Florida Super Lawyer* and *Legal Elite*. A graduate of the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, Tony not only thrives in the courtroom but is also deeply committed to the legal community. He has held leadership positions such as President of the Orange County Bar...

David’s team has litigated cases throughout the Southeastern United States and prosecuted cases at trial involving wrongful death, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and catastrophic personal injuries. Recently, David and his brother had the distinction of achieving one of the largest verdicts for 2008 when an Orange County jury returned a verdict of $15 million for the wrongful death of a young woman. David has achieved more than 25 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million.

If you have been injured in an auto accident or another type of accident that you did not cause, or your insurance company has denied your claim, it is important that you seek the advice of a qualified Florida attorney who knows the law and has the ability to secure the compensation you deserve. Metts Legal, P.A. represents Central Florida clients through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Metts Legal, P.A. knows how overwhelming it can be for victims to deal with overzealous insurance adjusters who want to settle their claims for as little as possible...

Meet Kyle, a Miami native with over a decade of experience defending medical professionals and corporations in complex cases, from medical malpractice to slip-and-fall claims. His deep understanding of insurance company tactics now fuels his commitment to advocating for individuals in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Kyle’s passion for helping those who have suffered is both professional and personal. Having witnessed firsthand the profound impact of serious injuries on families, he is dedicated to guiding clients through the legal system, fighting for the compensation they deserve, and helping them move forward. For Kyle, this work is more...

Ellé V. Bailey is a dedicated Medical Malpractice attorney at Morgan & Morgan, P.A. Originally from the United Kingdom, Ellé relocated to Central Florida with her family, bringing a global perspective that enhanced her approach to the law. She earned her magna cum laude Honors Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Florida State University, where she also completed a minor in Communications and a specialized certification in Emergency Management and Homeland Security—highlighting her ability to excel in dynamic and complex fields. Ellé's academic accomplishments were recognized with a scholarship to Florida A&M College of Law in Downtown Orlando, where she received...

Michael has a Martindale-Hubbell AV “Preeminent” peer rating for ethical standards and legal ability as well as an Avvo-Rating of “Superb”. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings reflect a combination of achieving a Very High General Ethical Standards rating and a Legal Ability numerical rating. An AV certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Only lawyers admitted to the bar for 10 years or more are eligible to receive an AV rating. At the AV Preeminent level, a lawyer has achieved...

Matt Powell has been protecting injured victims and their families in the Tampa Bay area for over 30 years. He is dual Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by The Florida Bar and National Board of Trial Advocacy. At his firm MattLaw, he handles cases involving car crashes, trucking crashes, birth injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, bicycle crashes, negligent security, products liability, and many other types of injury cases. Matt first practiced law with a well-known defense firm in Tallahassee that represented over 20 insurance companies, negligent drivers and doctors. During that time, Matt learned the techniques insurance companies use...

The Founding Partner of The Frank Santini Law Firm graduated summa cum laude from Stetson University Law School. Prior to founding The Frank Santini Law Firm, he worked with a large Florida law firm representing corporations, banks, and insurance companies. Now, Frank Santini represents individuals who have suffered an injustice. More specifically, Frank Santini is a personal injury lawyer who handles personal injury matters from serious car accidents to mesothelioma and cancer-causing products and drugs.

Attorney Santini is a former professional wrestler and is recognized as the only known attorney in the history of the National Wrestling Alliance...

Christian Myer is a prominent civil litigation attorney in the Tampa Bay area. Formerly a criminal defense attorney, Christian now defends and advances the rights of injury victims with the Dolman Law Group. If you are in the need of a personal injury attorney or a criminal defense attorney in the Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Crystal Beach, Ozona, Dunedin, Largo, Pinellas Park, Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tampa or Trinity areas, contact me at christian@dolmanlaw.com

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...