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Robert Vance Greene
Cape Coral, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Criminal Defense
University of Dayton School of Law
Robert Greene is an experienced Cape Coral personal injury lawyer with over 30 years of legal service in SW Florida.. He has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Civil Trial Lawyer for over 25 of those years. Only about 2% of the lawyers in Florida have this certification. His legal philosophy is simple: to provide personal service to each client from start to finish. He takes the time to understand their needs and to personally address their concerns. This even includes making sure you are treated by qualified doctors, so your insurance is not wasted on...
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Clay Dewitt Morgan
Melbourne, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 37 years of experience
(321) 951-3400
730 E. Strawbridge Avenue
Suite 200
Melbourne, FL 32901
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of Miami School of Law
Clay D. Morgan was born and raised in Florida, graduating from Cooper City High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1979, and obtaining his Undergraduate degree from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton with concentration in the area of finance. Clay went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami, School of Law in Miami, Florida, graduating in 1987. At University of Miami Law School, Clay concentrated his studies in the area of trial practice. After graduating from the University of Miami, Clay worked for a period of 4 years with the Law Firm of High,...
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Jonathan Corchnoy
Sarasota, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Education and Elder
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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Michael Scott Herring
Sanford, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law
With over 29 years of trial experience, attorney Michael Herring has zealously represented those that have been accused of all crimes, the injured and small business interests in all state courts of Central Florida. Herring and Herring P.A., a third generation Sanford Fl Law Firm, is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, conveniently located in the County Seat of Sanford, Seminole County, Florida. As a criminal defense lawyer, Michael Herring has been representing the accused for more than two decades in Central Florida. He handles a wide variety of cases ranging from high profile felonies to simple misdemeanors. Mr. Herring...
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Matthew Sean Tucker
Oviedo, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 14 years of experience
Personal Injury, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Baltimore School of Law
Matthew Sean Tucker is a Registered Patent Attorney holding a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida. Furthermore, Matthew received his J.D. at the University Of Baltimore School Of Law with a dual concentration in intellectual property law and business law. He is also a member of the Florida Bar, and an inventor of several patent pending inventions.
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Guy Scott DiMartino
Leesburg , FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Estate Planning and Health Care
Valparaiso University School of Law
My background as a chiropractic physician gives me a clear understanding of the human body, injury, medical treatment and long term consequences of injuries. This knowledge allows me be an effective advocate for my clients. I handle matters where the law intersects with healthcare.
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Marc A. Falco
Sarasota, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Animal, Nursing Home and Products Liability
Stetson University College of Law
Marc Falco has 27 years of experience practicing personal injury trial law on the west coast of Florida. He practices in all State Courts, Middle District of Florida Federal Court and the State Supreme Court. He has collected multiple million dollar awards for his clients. He is also a motorcycle enthusiast who is regarded as one of the premier motorcycle accident lawyers on the west coast of Florida.
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Colleen Russo
St Petersburg, FL Personal Injury 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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Joseph Montrone
St Petersburg, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
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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Christopher J Roberts
Safety Harbor, FL Personal Injury 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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Melissa Solevilla
Clearwater, FL Personal Injury 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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John Francis Blake McMenamin Jr.
New Port Richey, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Construction and Insurance Claims
Nova Southeastern University
Injured?
Property Insurance Dispute? Hurricane damage?
Construction defect?
SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY, DON'T JUST BE A FILE NUMBER!
I started McMenamin Law Group to bring customer service back to the practice of law. if you need a lawyer, call me! (727) 741-3913. Check My online reviews!
I am originally from the Finger Lakes region of new York State. However, I have been in Florida for more than 20 years. I live and work in Pasco County, Florida but work throughout the State. I built my practice on personalized customer service and learned a lot about what NOT to do while...
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Lauren Nichole Weber
New Port Richey, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 3 years of experience
Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Before becoming an attorney, Lauren N. Weber worked as a paralegal for several years. She worked for various local law firms, working in a variety of legal fields. Being exposed to different areas of law made Attorney Lauren N. Weber's decision on what she wanted to do after law school easy. Helping and guiding people after an accident has been her passion. Attorney Lauren N. Weber knew when she graduated from law school she wanted to open her very own personal injury law firm.
After graduating, Attorney Lauren N. Weber passed The Florida Bar Exam on her first attempt. She then...
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Keith Petrochko
Lake Mary, FL Personal Injury Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business and Employment
Florida A&M University College of Law
Attorney Petrochko was born in Pennsylvania. After earning a bachelors of science degree from Penn State University he decided to trade his snow shovel in for beach blankets and jurisprudence. Keith was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Florida A&M University College of Law. While pursuing this degree, he was involved in several academic and civil organizations including leading the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. It was during this time that Keith developed a passion for civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Keith primarily focuses his efforts on labor and employment law and personal injury cases. He enjoys being...
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Paul Meissner
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 57 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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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Sean P. Flynn
Bradenton, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Ave Maria School of Law
Experienced Florida trial attorneys fighting for the injured and the accused.
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Scott Richard Marshall
Clearwater, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Missouri - Kansas City
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Michael L. Morgan
Sarasota, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Construction and Products Liability
Southwestern University School of Law
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Zachary D. Herman
Largo, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Maritime
Florida State University College of Law
Attorney Zachary D. Herman is passionate about defending the rights of his client. Call or email today to schedule a consultation.
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John Collingsworth
Melbourne, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Insurance Claims
Stetson University College of Law
John Collingsworth is a personal injury lawyer in Melbourne, Florida.
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Clementine Conde
Palm Harbor , FL Personal Injury Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western New England University School of Law
Biography: Clementine “CC” Conde is a native Floridian who grew up in Hollywood, Florida. Her love of law began early in life as she followed in the footsteps of her Uncle James, a prominent attorney in downtown Hollywood. Upon graduating from South Broward High School in 1983, “CC” attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After graduating from U of M, “CC” went on to attend Law School at Western New England University School of Law in Springfield Massachusetts. While attending law school, “CC” interned at a...
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Steven Heintz
Bradenton, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
Florida State University College of Law
Personal injury attorney Steven E. Heintz is a founding partner at Heintz & Becker. He grew up in Bradenton and has degrees from Manatee Junior College and the University of South Florida. Before attending law school, he was a private investigator. He received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University, College of Law, in 1980. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1980, Mr. Heintz worked in the Public Defender's office in Bradenton and the State Attorney's office in West Palm Beach. For the last 25 years, he's been exclusively representing catastrophic personal injury and accident victims.
Mr. Heintz is a board...
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Lawrence Joseph Disparti
Holiday, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Personal Injury, Employment, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
LARRY WINS!
Chicago personal injury, disability, workers’ compensation and employment lawyers. Disparti Law Group has recovered over 1 Billion dollars for our clients and named one of the most influential law firms by Trial Lawyer Magazine. Our top-rated lawyers have represented those injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip & fall, work injury and social security disability. No fee unless we win. Have you been injured? Call now Chicago (312) 600-6000. Tampa (727) 600-6000.
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Christopher Douglas Smith
Sarasota, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
Christopher D. Smith received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) and his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.). A long-time resident of Florida, Mr. Smith also graduated from Pine View School in Sarasota. He is a member of the bars of Florida, Virginia and Washington, D.C., and is admitted to practice in the Middle, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida. Christopher is also certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification.
Christopher started his career with the international law firm of Dechert LLP in 2001, working as an associate in the securities law...
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Jason Arthur Herman
Pinellas Park, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Appeals and Insurance Claims
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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Keith Bregoff
Vero Beach, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Personal Injury and Products Liability
Florida State University College of Law
After being admitted to the Florida Bar in 1991, Attorney Keith Bregoff’s trial litigation experience began in 1992 at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. He served as a lead trial attorney, handling cases including murder, robbery, kidnapping, and drug trafficking. During this time, Mr. Bregoff acquired a foundation of knowledge regarding courtroom etiquette, evidentiary issues, and litigation procedure and practice. Upon leaving the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Bregoff began working for Allstate Insurance Company, the second largest auto insurer in the nation, as a personal injury head trial attorney. He spent 11 years gaining useful trial...
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Maria Gerber
Sarasota, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 30 years of experience
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
Stetson University College of Law
Maria Gerber is an attorney devoted to the practice of personal injury law in Sarasota, Florida. As a Florida native with two decades of legal experience, Attorney Gerber knows exactly what it takes to help a client get the amount of compensation they deserve. In addition, Ms. Gerber’s firm operates on a contingency fee basis, which means that her clients do not owe anything unless she is able to help them win. To find out more about working with Attorney Gerber, be sure to contact her firm, The Gerber Law, PA, today.
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G. Robert McLain Jr.
Sarasota, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
George Mason University School of Law
I practice civil litigation and criminal defense. I began my legal career in the Washington, D.C. office of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, a New York-based international law firm, where I was a member of the business fraud litigation group. In 2010, I returned to Sarasota, where I was born a raised, to practice law with my father, a board certified civil trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience, and his law partner, Elliott Metcalfe, an AV rated former public defender with over 30 years and thousands of trials worth of experience. I have experience representing commercial...
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Angela Davis Tobaygo
Sarasota, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 21 years of experience
Personal Injury, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Florida State University College of Law
I have been a resident of the Sarasota area for most of my life, attended Pine View School, and am fluent in Spanish. Upon obtaining my law degree, I knew I wanted to return to the Sarasota County area and started work immediately as an Assistant State Attorney in Sarasota County, where I worked as a misdemeanor and juvenile prosecutor for several years. Since leaving the prosecutor’s office, I have practiced in the areas of civil litigation, insurance defense, family law, domestic violence and criminal defense. My practice is focused on all aspects of the firm’s...
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Diego Gil
Sarasota, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 5 years of experience
2477 Stickney Point Rd
311 B
Sarasota, FL 34231
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Ave Maria School of Law
Mr. Gil was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, prior to entering the United States Navy in 2003 as Master at Arms/Military Police Office. Mr. Gil served two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom attached to Joint Task Force Guantanamo from 2005 until 2007. Following his service, Mr. Gil relocated to Cape Coral, Florida to be closer to family. Mr. Gil attended Southwest Florida College to pursue his BS in Criminal Justice to further his career in Public Service. Mr. Gil was inspired to become an attorney during his internship with the Office of the State Attorney 20th Judicial...
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Jesse H. Larsen
Vero Beach, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
University of Richmond
Mr. Larsen is an experienced trial lawyer who specializes in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. If you're seeking an attorney who will work hard to seek justice on your behalf, contact him today. Proudly serving the Treasure Coast and Space Coast.
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David Carlson
Ocala, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Attorney David Carlson is an experienced Gainesville & Ocala personal injury lawyer at Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, a well-established law firm serving injury victims throughout North Central Florida.
David is a native of Gainesville, FL. He attended the University of Florida, where he rowed on the Florida Crew Team and served as varsity team captain throughout his senior year. David double majored in journalism and political science, graduating cum laude.
Once David graduated college, he taught at a high school in Jacksonville. Soon after, he attended the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, where he competed on...
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Benjamin Lusk
Cape Coral, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Benjamin Lusk is an associate with Lusk, Drasites & Tolisano, P.A. and practices in the areas of civil litigation and civil trial.
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Brian Roy Toung
Daytona Beach, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Florida State University College of Law
Practicing in Volusia County since 1983, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1989, national Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense attorneys, Certified Mediator, Airline Transport Pilot, Masters in Aviation Safety, Adjunct Asst. professor, ERAU. Aviation litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, motorcycle accident, Truck accident, aircraft disaster, premises liability, dog bites, slip and fall, products, medical malpractice.
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Steven Leslie Sands
Daytona Beach, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
University of Florida
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.
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Joseph John Rinaldi
Daytona Beach, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
University of Miami School of Law
Joseph J. Rinaldi, Jr., graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 and from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. He is licensed to practice in Florida, in both State and Federal Courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Memberships: Florida Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association, United District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States...
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Todd Christopher Passman
Fort Pierce, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
(772) 465-9806
200 South Indian River Drive
Suite 306
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Insurance Claims and Maritime
The University of Georgia School of Law
Todd Passman has practiced law since 1998 and is admitted to the Florida Bar as well as the Georgia Bar.
He was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida, where he graduated from Fort Pierce Westwood High School in 1991. On graduating, Todd was awarded both a Florida Undergraduate Scholars Scholarship and a Florida State University Academic Scholars Scholarship. He attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and graduated in 1995 with a degree in accounting. While attending Florida State, Todd Passman studied abroad in London, England as part of Florida State University’s International Program. Finally, Todd attended the very prestigious...
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Scot Dale Goldberg
Fort Myers, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Personal Injury and Nursing Home
• Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Juris Doctor, 1995
I'm a proud native of Fort Myers, Florida, and my local roots here have helped me plan my career as a lawyer in this community. Since a very young age, I've always had a passion for helping people, especially when they are in trouble, either hurt in an accident that wasn't their fault, or some other problem that requires legal help.
I decided to dedicate my career to the practice of personal injury law, and to defending people who have been arrested for or accused of a crime. That's where I felt I could do the most good. The...
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Chad Gates
Sarasota, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Personal Injury, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
As a partner at Band, Gates & Dramis, P.L., Chad Gates is proud to represent clients throughout the Sarasota area. He brings more than 20 years of impressive legal experience to the table, taking on a wide range of cases in that time. Attorney Gates handles matters involving estate planning, probate, personal injury, real estate law, corporate law, and various other issues. He boasts unwavering dedication to his clients, always striving to secure the best possible outcome on their behalves. From tenacious advocacy to skillful negotiations, he knows how to deliver it all. Attorney Gates is currently a member of...
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Ryan Patrick Dugan
Fort Myers, FL Personal Injury Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Florida State University College of Law
For nearly three decades I have navigated the legal system, achieving the results my clients desire. As a former prosecutor with hundreds of trials under my belt, I understand that a successful lawyer is not just an aggressive one in the courtroom but also a compassionate one outside of it. Anyone can be aggressive; it takes experience and dedication to understand when to be each.
You need a lawyer to preserve your interests during the worst of times. My job and my privilege is to assist my clients through the legal system and the pitfalls that are contained therein.