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Joseph A. Corsmeier
Clearwater, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Administrative, Employment and Legal Malpractice
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Joseph A. Corsmeier is an "AV" rated attorney practicing in Clearwater, Florida. He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of defense of attorney disciplinary matters before The Florida Bar, attorney admission matters before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, and professional license and disciplinary matters before the Boards of the State of Florida. He provides expert analysis and opinion on conflict of interest and other attorney disqualification and legal malpractice issues and he testified as an expert in the Florida courts.
Mr. Corsmeier served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit from 1986 to 1990 where...
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Javier Ruiz
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp and Personal Injury
Florida International University College of Law
Javier Ruiz is an attorney litigating in the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation. He specializes in Longshore and Defense Base Act cases for the injured. Mr. Ruiz works to help injured individuals through difficult and trying times by providing aggressive litigation and advice essential to obtaining benefits for them and settlements. Mr. Ruiz represents only the injured individual.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Ruiz worked extensively in the Court system for both Circuit Civil Judges and 3rd DCA judges. He gained a knowledge of case law research and legal writing while working these jobs. He also came to...
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Kenneth B. Schwartz
Boca Raton, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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Brigitta Hawkins
Orlando, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 17 years of experience
(855) 473-1818
1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000
Gateway Center
Orlando, FL 32801
Workers' Comp and Criminal Defense
Florida A&M University College of Law
Brigitta Hawkins is an Of Counsel attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Her primary areas of practice are Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation. She received her B.A. from University of Central Florida (2002) and her J.D. from the Florida A&M College of Law (2006).
Ms. Hawkins is the recipient of Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award 2017 for the 18th Judicial Circuit and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers Leader in Law Award, along with several awards for her pro bono work.
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John Gierach
Winter Park, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Workers' Comp, Estate Planning and Probate
Florida State University College of Law
ADMITTED
-Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1974
EDUCATION
-Florida State University
-B.S., 1972
-J.D., with Honors, 1974
-Law Clerk to the Industrial Relations Commission, 1973
PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
-Author: “Evaluating Job Searches and Earnings in a Self-Employment Setting,” News and 440 Report (Summer 1988)
-“Wage Loss Under the New Worker’s Compensation Statute,” 63 Florida Bar Journal 10 (November 1989)
-Guest Speaker, “The 1989 Legislative Changes Concerning Workers’ Compensation,” South Florida Risk and Insurance Management Society (February 1990)
-Instructor, State of Florida approved for Adjuster Continuing Legal Education, 1991
MEMBERSHIPS
-Orange County Bar Association
-American Bar Association
-The Florida Bar
-Member, Worker’s Compensation Section
-The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
-Board Certified Workers’...
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Chadwick Joseph Lawrence
Orlando, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
I am an AV rated attorney. That places me in the top 5% of all lawyers in Florida. I am dedicated to helping the injured or sick secure justice when it comes to a personal injury case, workers compensation case or social security disability claim. My track record speaks for itself. Feel free to look at my client reviews on AVVO.com. Se habla Espanol
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Ian R. Leavengood
Orlando, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 19 years of experience
545 Delaney Avenue, Suite 9
Orlando, FL 32801
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Consumer and Personal Injury
Levin College of Law
If you have been injured by no fault of your own, LeavenLaw Injury Lawyers can help. With several litigators experienced in both state and federal court, LeavenLaw’s trial litigators have the experience needed to appropriately represent your interests and maximize your recovery. Sometimes that representation involves trial, sometimes that involves maximizing recovery faster through strategic settlement. LeavenLaw is well versed and experienced at both. If injured and you need counsel, contact our firm today! 800-526-1949
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David Scott Benn
Orlando, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Mr. Benn was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Boston University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2002. He attended law school at Rutgers University School of Law-Camden and received his Juris Doctorate in 2005. While in law school, Mr. Benn was a judicial intern for the Honorable James T. Giles, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Benn has focused his legal practice on the representation of injured workers in workers’ compensation claims arising under F.S. 440.205 since 2010. Previously, Mr. Benn represented some of...
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Ken Pugliese
Maitland, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Ken Pugliese is an accomplished attorney who began his journey in personal injury law after completing his undergraduate degree in Public Administration from Barry University. He was admitted into Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida and obtained his Juris Doctorate.
Throughout his studies, Mr. Pugliese clerked for the Seminole County Bar Association where he worked on tenant eviction claims, custody battles, divorce and domestic violence cases. After obtaining his Juris Doctor degree, he gained experience in litigating on behalf of plaintiffs all across the state, as well as practicing with multinational and fortune 1000 corporations.
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Suzanne Michelle Gorowitz
Miami, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Suzanne Gorowitz has been representing injured workers in South Florida for 30 years. She is the owner of Sadow & Gorowitz, P.A. and has been given the highest rating of “AV Preeminent” through Martindale Hubbell for well over 20 years.
Ms. Gorowitz graduated with her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida in 1990. While there, she received book awards in both Professional Responsibility and Family Law. Prior to that, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Florida in 1987 with a B.A. in Political Science. She was also honored by the National Association of Women...
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Jason Brian Chalik
Jacksonville, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Construction, Maritime and Personal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Attorney Jason Chalik is a renowned personal injury lawyer covering the Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton areas. He dedicated his practice to helping people who have suffered due to the negligence of another. If you or a loved one were the victims of a personal injury or vehicle accident, Jason Chalik will relentlessly fight for justice on your behalf.
Mr. Chalik attended the American University, where he studied justice and political science. After graduating from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, he became the managing partner of a personal injury firm, which later became Rosen & Chalik. It was...
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Lawrence Joseph Disparti
Holiday, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Workers' Comp, Employment, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Stetson University College of Law
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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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Anthony J. Schiuma
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
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Victor Dante
North Miami Beach, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 30 years of experience
(305) 949-2526
1911 North East 164th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
Dante Law Firm is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting injured victims and families who have lost their loved ones as a result of someone else’s negligence. We do not represent insurance companies, doctors or hospitals. Our law firm handles a wide range of personal injury accidents and wrongful death cases.
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Stephen Barszcz
Pinellas Park, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 32 years of experience
Workers' Comp and Social Security Disability
Stetson University College of Law
I regularly win OPM Disability Retirement & Social Security Disability claims for my clients throughout the country. And in my law firm, you work directly with me. That direct communication and my decades of experience allow me to maximize success for my clients and minimize my costs. It also allows me to offer each client a Peace of Mind Guarantee that I will win your disability claim or my fee is FREE.
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Manny Arce
Coral Gables, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 11 years of experience
(305) 793-8687
2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Suite 300
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Maritime, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Manny Arce is a civil trial lawyer whose practice focuses on personal injury claims including medical malpractice, wrongful death, auto accidents, premise liability, and defective products. He prides himself in his aggressive negotiation skills and impassioned advocacy on behalf of his clients.
Manny is a second generation Cuban-American who received his undergraduate degree at the Florida International University where he majored in Political Science. While attending F.I.U., he was nominated to the Honor Society of Pi Sigma Alpha.
He received his law degree from the University Of Miami School Of Law. While attending U.M., Manny was an active participant in multiple organizations....
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Todd K. Miner
Orlando, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University
Florida native, Attorney Todd Miner, is backed with years of experience practicing law. As a former lawyer for the largest insurance company in the United States, Attorney Miner has the skills, experience, and knowledge it takes to fight against insurance corporations that wish to have accident victims’ cases dismissed. Whether a person was involved in a car accident, suffered injuries in the workplace, or was harmed by a health care professional’s negligence, he can fight to pursue maximum compensation for his clients. When you choose to work with Attorney Miner, you can rest easily knowing he will examine every element...
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Todd North Parrish
Lakeland, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Todd Parrish was admitted to Florida Bar in 2007. His practice has been devoted to the representation of individuals who have suffered injuries through the negligence of others or while on the job.
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Frank DiGiacomo
Stuart, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Frank DiGiacomo is a Personal Injury Trial Attorney with his office located in Stuart, Florida. He moved to Florida in 1980 and attended Martin County schools, graduating from Martin County High School in 1988. Frank received his B.S. degree in Criminal Justice at Florida State University in 1992 and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, where he finished #2 in his law class earning Magna Cum Laude honors.
Frank began his career in 1998 working for a personal injury law firm handling the firm’s litigation files, and in 2000, Frank opened his own practice,...
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Vanessa Marquez
Naples, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law
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Daniel Mark Soloway
Pensacola, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Florida State University College of Law
Daniel Soloway has been representing social security claimants for over 30 years. His firm will help you with each stage: file your initial application, appeal for reconsideration, request for hearing, file for appeals council review, and file all federal court appeals deemed appropriate. Call Soloway for your Social Security Case.
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Betty Marion Whitman
Spring Hill, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Business and Construction
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Betty Marion Whitman resides in Ocala, Marion County, Florida where she began practicing law in Marion County in 1987. Betty started her legal career as a secretary to her father, a general practitioner in Melbourne, Florida. She continued to work as a legal secretary in various cities in Florida and briefly in New York City. She obtained her A.A. degree from Brevard Community College, then went on to the University of Central Florida to obtain her B.A. degree, and then to Law School at the University of Florida. Betty has achieved an “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale & Hubbell,...
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Ryan Benjamin Cappy
TAMPA, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Florida State University College of Law
Ryan began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney with the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, where he tried over 50 jury trials (and over 200 non-jury trials) at both the felony and misdemeanor levels. He then went on to practice law for a prominent insurance defense firm until the fall of 2007, when he joined the Plaintiff’s side and began helping Injury victims. He now represents plaintiffs’ rights in personal injury and wrongful death claims. In the past Ryan has defended insurance companies and their insureds, which provides him with a unique insight into the inner workings of...
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William A. Juliachs
Miami, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Lauren Geraghty
Miami, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2016, Ms. Geraghty joined the law firm of Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A. as an associate focusing on Plaintiff's Personal Injury matters.
Ms. Geraghty received a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Political Science and minors in Sociology and Human and Social Development, from the University of Miami in December of 2012. She graduated summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Ms. Geraghty continued onto the University of Miami School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude, in 2016. While in law school, Ms. Geraghty...
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Cameron W Brumbelow
St Petersburg, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Entertainment & Sports and Personal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Personal injury lawyer Cameron Brumbelow began his career with a firm in Hyde Park named Barrs, Williamson, Stolberg, Townsend & Gonzalez, P.A. He specialized in workers' compensation, Longshore, and Social Security Disability. In 2001, Cameron took an opportunity to join the firm of Morgan, Colling & Gilbert (now Morgan & Morgan). While at Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Brumbelow expanded his civil practice to include Nursing Home litigation and all forms of personal injury. In 2006 he returned to St. Petersburg to start his own firm with attorney Josh Drechsel.
Current practice areas include: Personal Injury (auto accidents, boating accidents, dog bites,...
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Andrew Coolidge Gordon
Coconut Creek, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp and Personal Injury
Florida International University College of Law
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Erica Johnson
Daytona Beach, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Workers' Comp, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Florida
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Andrew McLaughlin
Delray Beach, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Drew McLaughlin is a dedicated attorney who represents those facing criminal charges and others seeking help through personal injury claims in South Florida. McLaughlin serves clients throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties as an attorney with McLaughlin Morris, P.A., the firm he co-founded in 2014. McLaughlin attended Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelors of arts in both history and Spanish, graduating magna cum laude. He then turned his focus to law school at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, where he earned his start in the legal field as a Certified Legal...
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Brett Vigodsky
Pensacola, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Stetson University College of Law
Brett is a partner in the law firm Levin Papantonio. He is a native of Pensacola, Florida, and has been practicing law for more than two decades. He specializes in workers compensation injuries, social security disability, and auto accidents.
Brett received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1987. He received his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1991, and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of South Florida in 1992.
After graduating from the University of South Florida, Brett became employed by United Insurance Company Inc., a billion dollar life...
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Scott Richard Marshall
Clearwater, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp and Personal Injury
University of Missouri - Kansas City
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Jazmira A. Wheeler
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 4 years of experience
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Joseph Coughlan
Orlando, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(407) 440-1911
5104 North Orange Blossom Trail
Suite 224
Orlando, FL 32810
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp and Personal Injury
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
First and foremost, I’m a regular Joe, just like anybody else.
I know what it’s like to deal with insurance companies when a loved one is suffering through expensive medical treatments. When I was growing up, my sister battled a serious illness, and my family had to fight constantly to get her the treatment and benefits she deserved.
No stranger to hard work, standing up for those in need, and giving back to the community, I spent over a decade working in and operating group homes for developmentally disabled adults and children before law school.
While attending Florida A & M University College...
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Michael William Wallace
Hollywood, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
St. Thomas University School of Law
Michael W. Wallace is a trusted personal injury attorney who represents injured clients throughout the State of Florida, including injuries arising from Auto Accidents, Premise Liability (Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall), and Wrongful Death cases.
Mr. Wallace is a south Florida native. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida (located in Orlando) in 2009. He then returned to south Florida where he attended and graduated from St. Thomas University, School of Law, in December 2012. While at St. Thomas, Mr. Wallace held the position of Articles Editor...
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Marcus Susen
Coral Gables, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Appeals, Entertainment & Sports and Probate
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Nora Leto
WINTER HAVEN, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Civil Rights and Social Security Disability
Florida State University College of Law
Attorney Nora Leto is a civil trial attorney with approximately 31 years of legal experience, including approximately 17 years of experience with Social Security disability and workers’ compensation claims. Ms. Leto has prior professional legal experience working for Florida State Hospital Office of Patient Legal Services as a Staff Attorney and with Florida Rural Legal Services as a Farm Worker Advocate. She is also fluent in Spanish.
Ms. Leto received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Florida State University in 1978. She also received her Juris Doctor, or law degree, from Florida State University in 1981 and was admitted...
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Matthew Blane Wheeley
Spring Hill, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Matthew Wheeley was born in Haines City, FL and grew up in Clearwater. He and his wife, Dianna, have two grown children who were recently married and live in Tampa. They have two spoiled dogs still living at home. Matt has completed a marathon, half-marathon, and numerous triathlons.
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Bryan R. Greenberg
Port Charlotte, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Stetson University College of Law
Bryan was born in Orlando, Florida. His family moved to Charlotte County a year later. He attended Port Charlotte Middle School and Charlotte High School (Class of 2008). He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, and graduated with a degree in Economics. Immediately thereafter, Bryan attended Stetson University’s College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he was an Honor Roll student and graduated with his law degree.
Bryan joined All Injuries Law firm in May of 2017. Before then, he worked as an attorney at a large insurance defense firm in Sarasota representing giant insurance companies and...
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Erik C. Bower
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL Workers' Compensation Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University
Erik Bower is an attorney practicing law in the fields of personal injury and worker's compensation, with a focus on Defense Base Act cases.
Mr. Bower earned his B.A. in Criminology from the University of Florida and his law degree from Nova Southeastern University. While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Bower was inducted into The Order of Barristers, which is an honor given only to the top individuals who have excelled in oral advocacy and writing skills.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Bower worked at the Broward State Attorney's Office, where he further advanced his advocacy and litigation skills. However it...
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William J. Vasquez
Orlando, FL Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury
North Carolina Central University
William Vásquez is a native of Queens, NY. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2000-2007. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and received the Joint Service Achievement Medal for his work as a Spanish linguist for the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2005. William graduated from Campbell University in 2007 with a degree in computer science. He earned his J.D. in 2011 from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. His practice areas include immigration law and criminal defense cases. He is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of North Carolina and...