Memphis Metro Constitutional Lawyer, Legal Aid & Services Profiles - Memphis Metro Attorneys & Law Firms

Jeffrey J. Kroll

Jeffrey J. Kroll

312-676-7222

Admiralty / Maritime, Car Accidents, Constitutional Law, Entertainment / Sports, Injury Law More >>

10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3702
Chicago, IL 60603

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Jeffrey J. Kroll

312-676-7222

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Admiralty / Maritime, Car Accidents, Constitutional Law, Entertainment / Sports, Injury Law More >>

10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3702
Chicago, IL 60603

Blake Bailey

Bailey Law Firm

800-846-0433

Admiralty / Maritime, Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Car Accidents, Civil Rights More >>

522 S. Broadway
Tyler, TX 75702

Heather A Begley

Jeffrey J. Kroll

312-676-7222

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Admiralty / Maritime, Car Accidents, Constitutional Law, Entertainment / Sports, Injury Law More >>

10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3702
Chicago, IL 60603

Charistina A. Daskas

Rubin Shulman

248-358-9400

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Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Insurance Defense

29800 Telegraph Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034

John C. Signorino

Rubin Shulman

248-358-9400

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Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Insurance Defense

29800 Telegraph Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034

Steven Smedresman

Steven Smedresman

212-571-5022

Car Accidents, Constitutional Law, False Arrest, Injury Law, Labor Law More >>

41 Madison Ave., 40th Floor
New York, NY 10010

Mr. John Gage Breakfield

770-783-5296

Appeals / Appellate, Arbitration / Mediation, Broker Fraud, Business Law, Car Accidents More >>

539 Green Street
Gainesville, GA 30501

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Education: Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law - Mercer University

Jurisdictions: Georgia - Admitted in 2001 (8 years), 11th Circuit - Admitted in 2003 (6 years)

John has Spent His Legal Career Fighting for His Clients Throughout Georgia and Gainesville, Hall County (whether it be an auto accident, criminal charge or general litigation). Additionally, John is a Registered Court Mediator and Helps Parties Resolve Their Disputes via Mediation.

Plaintiff's Personal Injury:
Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia attorney John Breakfield represents those that need a lawyer because of an auto accident, car wreck, trucking accident, tractor trailer wreck (18 wheeler), property damage, a DUI driver, negligence, intentional torts, slip and fall or helping the family of a wrongful death victim.

John, as a lawyer in our Hall County law firm, knows the process and has assisted clients by dealing with insurance companies, insurance adjusters and insurance defense lawyers on important issues like: lost wages, pain and suffering, fair compensation for injuries and damages, accident reports, photos, witnesses, police reports, medical bills, medical records and trial or settlement.

Criminal Defense:
Additionally, John Breakfield, as a criminal defense lawyer has represented numerous clients through out all of Georgia, Hall County and Gainesville.

John, as a criminal defense attorney in our Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia office informs clients of the options in their case, whether it be a jury trial, bench trial, a negotiated plea, a motion to attack the case on legal grounds or alternative sentencing options (such as drug and alcohol counseling), First Offender Act, Nolo Plea, conditional discharge or pretrial diversion.

If you need a lawyer anywhere in Georgia and have been charges with possession of marijuana, cocaine, meth, underage possession of alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor, shoplifting, burglary, possession with intent, manufacturing, DUI/ D.U.I. (Driving Under the Influence), assault, battery, Family Violence Act (FVA), or any other crime, please understand that you have rights and the presumption of innocence.

Mediator/Mediation:
After seeing the large number of cases being fairly and efficiently resolved in mediation, attorney John Breakfield decided to take the training to become a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and the local office of the 9th District.

As a mediator, based in Gainesville, Georgia, John understands that his job is not to simply pass dollar amounts back and forth, but to listen to each party and to engage the parties in a meaningful discussion about the strengths and weakness of both sides of the case. If both parties can agree upon a reasonable resolution, then a formal written agreement can be reached in order to resolve the matter without the need for further court or trial.

Likewise, attorney Breakfield can also assist our clients through out Georgia that have Business Litigation, Real Estate Litigation or Eminent Domain/ Condemnation/ Government Taking cases.

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Julian J. Poota

248-356-8900

Appeals / Appellate, Arbitration / Mediation, Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Car Accidents More >>

29777 Telegraph Rd, Suite 2500
Southfield, MI 48034

David E. Mills

216-929-4747

Appeals / Appellate, Civil Rights, Commercial Litigation, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law More >>

1300 W. 9th St., Suite 636
Cleveland, OH 44113

Ray Beckerman

718-544-3434

Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Communications Law, Constitutional Law, Copyright More >>

Ray Beckerman, P.C., 108-18 Queens Blvd 4 Fl
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Don Cruse

Law Office of Don Cruse

512-853-9100

Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Constitutional Law, Copyright, Entertainment / Sports More >>

603 W. 13th St. #1A, Ste. 436
Austin, TX 78701

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Education: University of Texas - Austin

Jurisdictions: New York - Admitted in 2000 (9 years), Texas - Admitted in 2003 (6 years)

Before starting his own law practice, Don worked for a well-regarded corporate law firm, for a state attorney general, and as a judicial law clerk. He has seen first-hand how the law is made, how it is shaped by court decisions, and how it affects business clients.

Don began his legal career with a one-year clerkship at the Texas Supreme Court, which is Texas's highest court and focuses on civil (not criminal) cases. Law clerks help the Court evaluate which of the roughly one thousand petitions filed each year should be granted and help the Justices write their opinions.

His private practice began as a litigator for Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, a prominent New York law firm. While at Wachtell, Don worked on a variety of high-stakes commercial disputes. The cases included contract law, insurance coverage, business torts, securities fraud, bankruptcy, antitrust law, and federal regulatory investigations. He was a member of the trial team in IBP, Inc. v. Tyson Foods, a landmark merger case in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and also worked on the property-insurance lawsuit filed to help rebuild the World Trade Center. He particularly enjoyed his work on cases involving internet domain names, trademark law, copyright, and sports law.

In 2003, Don returned to Texas to serve as an Assistant Solicitor General (ASG) in the Texas Office of the Attorney General. ASGs are members of the Solicitor General's division, which handles the State's most important appellate cases. Don's cases involved questions of constitutional law and how courts should interpret new statutes. He has argued before the Texas Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and other Texas appellate courts.

In 2007, Don started his own law practice based in Austin, Texas.

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Scott Allan Pullins Esq

740-392-3505

Agricultural Law, Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Collections, Communications Law More >>

110 East Gambier Street
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Justin Browne

443-472-0733

Animal / Dog Law, Appeals / Appellate, Arbitration, Arbitration / Mediation, Business Law More >>

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Education: University of Maryland School of Law - University of Maryland, Baltimore

Jurisdictions: Maryland

I am a driven attorney who learns quickly, understands clients' goals to achieve efficient results, and is eager to continue growing professionally. I endeavor to solve clients' problems, preferably by counseling them to improve profitability through innovative solutions and reduce legal and regulatory risks, but also through cost-effective litigation when necessary. Outside of work, I strive to improve my community through leadership in various activities and bringing ideas to life. I enjoy getting the most out of life by being active professionally, in my community, and with my family, committed to achieving success in each, balancing all.

Recommendations For Justin
"Justin is above all, a quality individual with a strong work ethic. As an associate, I found him to be quite intuitive and a very strong researcher. Justin was very creative in his research; often finding other approaches not previously thought of when the assignment was provided. He would quickly get the answers to the questions posed and would also provide the contrary arguments that one could expect. He is very efficient and his written work was of the highest quality." Partner, Whitney & Bogris, LLP

"Justin was one of the most dedicated and talented interns I worked with during my clerkship. Not only was he able to quickly identify and address the key issues in the cases on which he worked, but also he writes quickly and clearly. In essence, he required little supervision and his work needed few revisions. Having already mastered several of the attributes of a seasoned attorney, Justin has a promising career ahead of him and it was a pleasure working with him." Law Clerk , U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

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Enrico Schaefer

231-932-0411

Business Law, Communications Law, Constitutional Law, Injury Law, Intellectual Property More >>

810 Cottageview Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684

David Schles Esq

304-344-1559

Appeals / Appellate, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Federal and State Practice, Juvenile Law

815 Quarrier St, Suite 306
Charleston, WV 25301

James Edward Rubin

The Rubin Employment Law Firm

301-760-7914

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Law, General Civil

11 N Washington St, Suite 520
Rockville, MD 20850

Jack L. Moser Jr

Law Offices of Jack L. Moser, Jr.

614-478-8005

Animal / Dog Law, Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Car Accidents, Civil Rights More >>

107 West Johnstown Road, Suite A
Columbus Gahanna, OH 43230

Trace L Rabern

Rabern Law Firm

505-690-7969

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Appeals / Appellate, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law

1626 Ben Hur Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87501

E. Brian Davis

Davis Law Office

502-568-1337

Bankruptcy / Debt, Civil Trials and Appeals, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Trials and Appeals More >>

101 North Seventh Street, The Normandy Building
Louisville, KY 40202

Gregory H. Guillot

Gregory H. Guillot, PC

972-774-4560

Communications Law, Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property

13455 Noel Road, Suite 1000
Dallas, TX 75240

Melvin Edward Williams

540-982-3711

Appeals / Appellate, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law More >>

320 Elm Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

Mr. Auden L. Grumet Esq.

770-458-3845

Animal / Dog Law, Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Collections, Communications Law More >>

1718 Peachtree Street, N.W., South Tower, Suite 1080
Atlanta, GA 30309

Kerriel Bailey

757-961-3304

Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Car Accidents, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law More >>

One Columbus Center, Suite 600
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Mr. Troy Michael Moore

Law Office of Troy M. Moore

281-970-8039

Business Law, Car Accidents, Collections, Constitutional Law, Construction Law More >>

12850 Jones Road, Suite 201
Houston, TX 77070

Toni Maschler

202-835-0660

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Immigration Law, International Law

2011 I St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Richard Hays Goolsby Sr.

706-863-5281

Appeals / Appellate, Car Accidents, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Consumer Law More >>

4416 Columbia Road, Suite 100
Martinez, GA 30907

Kurt Thomas Koehler

734-262-2441

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Appeals / Appellate, Arbitration / Mediation, Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Civil Rights More >>

325 Benjamin Dr
Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Peter D. Mikkalson

952-953-7344

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Constitutional Law

111 11th Ave S
South St Paul, MN 55075

Kameron Barnett

575-935-5297

Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Constitutional Law, Construction Law, Estate Planning More >>

921 E. 21st St. Suite E
Clovis, NM 88101

Kenneth P. Gober III

972-524-3388

Appeals / Appellate, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI More >>

102 East Moore Ave., Suite 218
Terrell, TX 75160

David Randolph Smith

615-742-1775

Car Accidents, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Injury Law, Medical Malpractice More >>

1913 21st Ave S
Nashville-Davidson County, TN 37212

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Education: University of Texas - Austin

Jurisdictions: Texas - Admitted in 1978 (31 years), Tennessee - Admitted in 1985 (24 years)

EDUCATION
Harvard University (B.A., cum laude, 1975; Rhodes Scholar finalist); University of Texas at Austin (J.D., with honors, 1978). Order of the Coif. Texas Law Review, 1977-1978.

EXPERIENCE
Mr. Smith has been a trial attorney for 29 years. For the past nineteen years he has represented primarily individuals in plaintiff's personal injury litigation. In 2006 he obtained a record $7.2 million verdict in a wrongful death case in Warren County, Tennesee. He served as plaintiffs' counsel in the Tri-State Crematory class action litigation against Georgia Farm Bureau ($80 million judgment) and represented class members who received $36 million in settlements.

He has been recognized by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in Lawyers in America in Personal Injury Litigation and as one of the Best Lawyers in Tennesse by Business Tennessee, a statewide business journal, in the 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 editions. Mr. Smith was also named a Mid-South "Super Lawyer" in 2007. The Business Tennessee Best Lawyers List described Mr. Smith as "An all-star across the state." The list identified attorneys from all regions of the state and recognized Mr. Smith as one of seven "best lawyers" in Tennessee in the area of Personal Injury (Plaintiff) practice.

He has tried over 100 cases in state and federal courts throughout the nation, in Tennessee, Texas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Mississippi, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, Montana, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Washington D.C.

He began in private practice with the national law firm of Baker & Botts in Houston, Texas (1978-1983). He served as an Associate Professor of Law teaching Torts, Evidence and Professional Responsibility at Vanderbilt University School of Law (1983-1988). Mr. Smith has been evaluated by his peers and received an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell--the highest rating possible--indicating Very High to Preeminent Legal Ability (A) and a Very High general ethical standards ratings. (V).

Mr.Smith has served as Plaintiffs' counsel in a number of significant cases including: The Tri-State Crematory Class Action Litigation, The NHC Nursing Home Fire Litigation, the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant Litigation.

Mr. Smith testified as a legal expert on product liability law (joint and several liability) before the 100th Congress (House of Representatives) Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness. His testimony and paper appeared in the Congressional Record.

Mr. Smith also presented expert testimony to the landmark Presidential Commission on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Epidemic, Hearings on Discrimination, Ethics and Testing, Vanderbilt University,Nashville, TN, March 16-18, 1988. In his testimony Mr. Smith advocated federal laws to protect privacy in testing and to outlaw discrimination of persons with HIV/AIDS. Of interest, the opposing expert view was presented at this panel by then federal judge Kenneth W. Starr (later Independent Counsel on the Whitewater matter).

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified as a Civil Litigation Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization.

Mr. Smith is also certified as a Medical Malpractice Specialist by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys and the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization.

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Dan Canon

502-396-3774

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Civil Rights, Constitutional Law

462 S. 4th Street, Suite 1730
Louisville, KY 40202

Irfan Mughal

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

212-909-6648

Appeals / Appellate, Arbitration / Mediation, Constitutional Law, Energy, Oil and Gas, International Law More >>

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, 919 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Joshua E. Bushman

703-524-0700

Business Law, Car Accidents, Collections, Constitutional Law, Consumer Law More >>

2800 Shirlington Road, Suite 503
Arlington, VA 22206

Kathleen A Morse

Law Offices of Kathleen A Morse, Esquire

970-393-2146

Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Law More >>

P O Box 2520
Avon, CO 81620

Geoffrey Robert Mason

352-377-7800

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence More >>

4545 NW 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605

Frank C Walker II

412-227-0290

Business Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI More >>

444 Liberty Ave, Ste. 2200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Steven M Warshawsky

212-601-1980

Appeals / Appellate, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Employment Law, Family Law More >>

Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, 59th Floor
New York, NY 10118

Ann Althouse

608-262-2444

Constitutional Law

975 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706

Charles William Morrison

937-432-9775

Animal / Dog Law, Appeals / Appellate, Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Car Accidents More >>

4 West Franklin Street
Dayton, OH 45459

Edward A. Icove Esq

City of South Euclid, Ohio

216-802-0000

Car Accidents, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Consumer Law, Employment Law More >>

50 Public Square, Suite 627
Cleveland, OH 44113

Jeffrey A Herzog Esq

727-789-4000

Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence More >>

3106 US ALT 19
Palm Harbor, FL 34653

Ron Ribaudo

636-485-8252

Appeals / Appellate, Bankruptcy / Debt, Constitutional Law, Divorce, Estate Planning More >>

1 Bridlewood Dr., ron@ribaudolaw.com
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367

Jared Austin

Austin Legal Services, PLC

517-614-1983

', Appeals / Appellate, Arbitration / Mediation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law More >>

P.O. Box 10118
Lansing, MI 48901

Jim Manley

303-292-2021

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Constitutional Law, Energy, Oil and Gas, Environmental, Government & Administrative Law

2596 S. Lewis Way
Lakewood, CO 80303

James S. Cunha

561-429-3924

Car Accidents, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce More >>

809 North Dixie Highway, Suite 204
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

David Michael Blanchard

Nacht & Associates PC

734-663-7550

Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Consumer Law More >>

101 N Main St, Suite 555
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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Education: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Jurisdictions: Michigan - Admitted in 2004 (5 years)

David Blanchard is a respected trial lawyer with a reputation for fighting injustices regularly heaped upon honest hard-working individuals and small business owners. He is recognized for his aggressive, goal-oriented advocacy and advice by clients, attorneys and judges.

David Blanchard joined the Ann Arbor law firm of Nacht & Associates in 2004. He is an Ann Arbor native and two-time University of Michigan graduate. He received his B.A. in political science in 1996 and a J.D. cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 2003.

David Blanchard came to law school from a successful career as a broadcast journalist, covering local politics and environmental issues in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. During Law School, Blanchard focused his studies on international law, constitutional law, and criminal theory. He served as an Executive Articles Editor at the Michigan Journal of International Law. He has interned at the United Nations and worked as a summer associate for a major east coast law firm. He has editorial credits on substantial projects in criminal theory and international law. Blanchard came to the Firm from a federal judicial clerkship with the Honorable Stanley S. Brotman in the District of New Jersey. He joined Nacht & Associates in September of 2004.

David Blanchard primarily practices in the areas of civil rights, commercial and employment litigation, and felony criminal defense. Blanchard handles all employment related matters, from harassment, discrimination or retaliation lawsuits to medical leave, benefits issues or severance negotiations. He appears in both state and federal court, including the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Federal Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

David Blanchard is currently chair of the National Employment Lawyers Association New Lawyers Committee. Blanchard is also active in the Washtenaw County Bar Association, where he serves as Chair of the Labor and Employment Section. He is also Vice-President of the Washtenaw County Trial Lawyers Association.

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Christian Alexander Straile

352-371-9141

Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce More >>

P.O. Box 5355
Gainesville, FL 32627

Steve Edward Jarmon

Ciccarelli Law Offices

717-291-9400

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Consumer Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI More >>

28 East Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

Eric Bliss Darnell

915-313-0000

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Business Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law More >>

P.O. Box 121
EL PASO, TX 79941

Michael M. Hethmon

Immigration Reform Law Institute

202-232-5590

Constitutional Law, Immigration Law, Land Use Law

25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 335
Washington, DC 20001

Daniel Jon Woodring

850-567-8445

Appeals / Appellate, Business Law, Civil Rights, Communications Law, Constitutional Law More >>

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Education: University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Jurisdictions: 11th Circuit, All Federal Districts in Florida, U.S. Supreme Court, Florida - Admitted in 1996 (13 years), Georgia - Admitted in 1997 (12 years)

Daniel Woodring was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but has lived in Florida for the past twenty years. In Florida, he has lived and worked in Pensacola, Clearwater, Jacksonville, Gainesville and Tallahassee. His wife Jean, who is also an attorney, was born in Miami, and grew up in Ft. Myers.

Daniel Woodring is a member of the Florida and Georgia Bars, and is admitted to practice before the Florida Federal Southern, Middle and Northern District Courts, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has worked at the trial level on cases in many of Florida's 20 judicial circuits, in addition to cases in state administrative tribunals, and has argued cases at the Florida Supreme Court and Florida District Courts of Appeal, and briefed cases at the U.S. Supreme Court.

He graduated from the University of Florida, College of Law with a Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, and received his B.A. degree from Clearwater Christian College, Summa Cum Laude.

After law school, Mr. Woodring was in private practice doing general civil and appellate work. He then left for a two year appellate clerkship at the First District Court of Appeal. During his time at the court, he worked on cases including, but not limited to: criminal; family law; administrative law; workers' compensation; civil and constitutional law.

Mr. Woodring next worked as a counsel in the Executive Office of the Governor, Office of the General Counsel. During his time in Governor Bush's Legal Office he had diverse responsibilities, including oversight and strategic litigation management of significant legal matters at numerous Governor's agencies, including the Department of Education; Department of Management Services; Department of Business and Professional Regulation; Department of Health; Agency for Health Care Administration; Department of Children and Families; Department of Community Affairs; Department of Elder affairs; Agency for Workforce Innovation; Department of Transportation, and the Department of State. He was also legally responsible for topics as diverse as emergency operations; advising the Governor on the selection of judges; implementation of civil service reform; reform of workers' compensation; budget and appropriation matters; Indian gaming law; and advice to the Florida Cabinet sitting in its many capacities, such as the Florida Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission.

Daniel Woodring was then asked to be the General Counsel for the Florida Department of Education, which encompassed Pre-K though 12th Grade, community colleges and the Florida University System. He was also the Charter General Counsel for The Board of Governors, when that board was constitutionally created to manage the State University System. During his tenure at the Department of Education, Mr. Woodring advised and litigated on matters including, but not limited to: constitutional challenges to Florida's education programs, including Opportunity Scholarships and the charter school approval and appeal process; doing away with race as a preference in university admissions and state contracting; teacher and professional discipline cases; union, labor and employment matters; state procurement and bid protest proceedings; administrative rule challenges and rule making proceedings; IDEA and Section 504 proceedings; public records, government in the sunshine and ethical matters; contract negotiations and disputes.

Since 2007, Mr. Woodring has been back in private practice as the principal of the Woodring Law Firm, located in Tallahassee, Florida, and practicing statewide and in Georgia. He concentrates his practice on appeals; constitutional cases instate and federal court; education law matters; and state administrative matters, including state procurement, regulation and licensing.

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Lisa A Vance

Vance & Whitley, L.L.P.

210-582-5887

Business Law, Constitutional Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law More >>

334 West Mistletoe
San Antonio, TX 78212

Terry Lee Locy

321-637-0420

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Appeals / Appellate, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law

3535 U.S. Highway One, Suite 102
Cocoa, FL 32926

Mr. Louis R. Koerner Jr

985-580-0350

Admiralty / Maritime, Antitrust, Constitutional Law, General Civil, Government & Administrative Law More >>

400 Lafayette St, P.O. Box 4297
Houma, LA 70360

Stephen Michael Cody Esq.

305-753-2250

Appeals / Appellate, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Defense - Americans with Disabilities Act, First Amendment More >>

16610 SW 82 Ct
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

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Education: University of Florida, Florida State University College of Law - Florida State University

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 1981 (28 years)

Steve Cody was born in Massachusetts, but has has lived in Florida almost all of his life. He received his Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and then went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida College of Law.

Steve concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation and appellate work. He is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice before all of the Florida courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.

After graduating law school, Steve served as a legislative aide to Representative William E. Sadowski. Sadowski was a member of the Florida House. While with the Legislature, Steve helped to author the Florida Voting Rights Act and the Florida Limited Liability Company Act, among other pieces of legislation. He worked on the sunset review of various parts of the Florida Statutes, including the Florida Insurance Code and the Regulated Industries (Gaming) Code. He was also extensively involved in the reapportionment of the Florida House, Florida Senate, and United States Congressional districts for Florida.

Since entering private practice he has represented the Florida House of Representatives during the period 2001-2004, the Gore/Lieberman campaign in 2000, and the City of Miami. Past and present representative clients include the Royal Bank of Canada, Refco Group, Paine Webber, Banco de Balboa, Banco de Santander, Banco Exterior de Espana, AIG, former Congresswoman Carrie Meek, Rhode Island Hospital Trust, Cessna Finance Corporation, Sears, Dun & Bradstreet, and AT&T. Steve has also represented numerous persons with disabilities and organizations concerned with the rights of the disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Martindale-Hubbell has rated Steve as an "A-V" attorney recognizing him as a lawyer with pre-eminent legal abilities, reflecting his overall expertise, experience, integrity, and professionalism.
Significant reported cases include: In re Constitutionality of House Joint Resolution 25E, 863 So.2d 1176 (Fla. 2003); Martinez v. Bush, 234 F.Supp.2d 1275 (S.D. Fla. 2002); Florida Senate v. Forman, 826 So.2d 279 (Fla. 2002); In re: Constitutionality of House Joint Resolution 1987, 817 So.2d 819 (Fla. 2002); Brown v. Butterworth, 831 So.2d 683 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002); Shotz v. City of Plantation, 248 F.3d 1180 (11th Cir. 2001); Meek v. Metropolitan Dade County, 985 F.2d 1471 (11th Cir. 1993); Meek v. Metropolitan Dade County, 805 F.Supp 967 (S.D. Fla. 1992); 1401 Brickell Associates, Ltd. v. Stinson, Lyons & Schuette, P.A, 522 So.2d 459 (Fla. 3d DCA 1988); Lowy v Roberts, 453 So.2d 886 (Fla. 3d DCA 1984).
Because of Steve's unswerving efforts to bring fairness to the way in which members of the Miami-Dade County Commissioners were elected, the very Commission that Steve forced to reform, proclaimed May 18, 1993 as "Stephen Cody Day" in Miami-Dade County.
Representative news articles that have focused on cases Steve has been involved in include:
"Battle Over Political Maps Pricey", The Miami Herald, April 23, 2002, page 3B.

"Trip to Polls can be so Difficult Disabled Often Do Not Vote", Orlando Sentinel, March 28, 2001.

Obstacles at Polls Spur Disabled Voters to Consider Lawsuit", Orlando Sentinel, Mar 28, 2001, page A1.

"PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Disabled Say Florida Makes Voting Difficult", The National Law Journal, December 11, 2000.

"Rare Hospitality?", The Miami Herald, February 27, 2000, page 1B.

"Deals and The Ballot: Miami Vote Could Help Carollo Foes Living Outside City", The Miami Herald, October 31, 1999, page 1A.

"Disabled Rally Against Eviction of Party Boat from Miamarina", The Miami Herald, August 19, 1999, page 3B.

"Suarez Launches His Comeback Bid: Lawyers Seek Review Of Court Decision Naming Carollo Mayor", March 18, 1998, page 1B.
"When is House not a Home?", Miami New Times, June 19, 1997.

"Experts Predict Lots of Challenges to Minority Voting Districts in View of the Ruling Against Race-Based Districts, Fights are Likely at All Levels of Government", Orlando Sentinel, July 1, 1995, page A14.

"Historic Shift in Store for School Board", The Miami Herald, November 22, 1994, page 1A.
"He fought for right and changed the state of politics", The Miami Herald, April 26, 1993, page 13A.

"Judge Orders Single Member Districts In Dade: The Federal Order Will Give Hispanics the Most Commissioners with Whites and Blacks Dividing the Rest", (Associated Press) Orlando Sentinel. Dec. 24, 1992, page. B.5.

Maternity Creates Pregnant Pause: Expectant Employees Face Volitile Workplace Face Workplace Bias, Studies Says", Chicago Tribune, July 28, 1991, page 1.

"Reform Now or ...", The Miami Herald, December 19, 1990, page 20A.
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University of Florida, Juris Doctor
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The American Bar Association
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit
United States Circuit Court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida

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Jason Gonzalez (born September 30, 1973) currently serves as General Counsel to Florida Governor Charlie Crist. [1] He was the chief advisor to Governor Crist on the appointment of four of the seven Justices currently serving on the Florida Supreme Court.

Jason Gonzalez was born in Tallahassee, Florida, the son of Larry Gonzalez (former Secretary of the Florida Department of Professional Regulations and Director of the Florida Commission on Ethics) and Jean Gonzalez. A seventh generation Floridian, Gonzalez is the great-great-grandson of Captain Manuel Gonzalez, who founded the City of Ft. Myers, Florida in 1866,[2] and the great-great-great-great-grandson of Evander Lee, who founded the City of Leesburg, Florida in 1857.[3] Gonzalez attended the University of Florida where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate degree. He became an attorney and Florida Bar member in 1998. While in law school, he married his high school sweetheart Sara Hicks Gonzalez. Jason and Sara are the parents of three boys.

Legal Career

Following law school Gonzalez joined the Tallahassee firm of Ausley & McMullen, P.A. as an associate attorney. His practice consisted of trial and appellate litigation. He was named a shareholder in the Firm in 2003. Gonzalez served as special counsel to the Bush/Cheney 2004 Campaign. In 2006 he was named General Counsel to the Republican Party of Florida by Chairman Jim Greer. As General Counsel, Gonzalez served as chief lawyer and member of the Executive Board of the Republican Party. In 2007 Governor Charlie Crist appointed Gonzalez to the State Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Florida as an at-large member. Gonzalez served as President of the Tallahassee Chapter of the Federalist Society, a conservative law and public policy organization. In 2005-2006, Gonzalez represented the Institute for Justice before the Florida Supreme Court in the Bush v. Holmescase that considered the constitutionality of Florida's school voucher program.

Public Service

Judicial Nominating Commissions

In 2001 Gonzalez was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Second Circuit and served as Chairman of the Commission in 2003. In 2004 Governor Bush appointed Jason to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Florida First District Court of Appeal, which he chaired in 2006. In 2007 Governor Charlie Crist appointed Gonzalez to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Florida Supreme Court.

Throughout his service on the Judicial Nominating Commissions, Gonzalez was known as a staunch advocate of judicial restraint. In an article published in 2006, Gonzalez wrote that judges should follow an "originalist-textualist" approach in applying the law. [4] According to Gonzalez, Courts should faithfully apply the text of our Constitution and Statutes, interpreting the meaning of the text based on the common usage of the words at the time of enactment. [5] He uses the infamous case of Plessy v. Ferguson, establishing the separate but equal doctrine, as an example of harmful judicial activism where the Court departed from plain text of the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. [6]

General Counsel to Governor Charlie Crist

Jason Gonzalez was appointed General Counsel to Florida Governor Charlie Crist in 2008. As General Counsel he is the chief advisor to the Governor on all legal matters and serves as the Governor’s Chief Ethics Officer and chief advisor on judicial appointments. In 2008-2009 Gonzalez was the chief advisor to Governor Crist on the appointments of four Florida Supreme Court Justices: Justice Charles Canady; Justice Ricky Polston; Justice Jorge Labarga; and Justice James Perry. The four appointments marked the first time in Florida history that a Governor appointed a majority of the Court in less than a year.[7]

References
^ Governor Crist Appoints Jason Gonzalez as General Counsel http://www.flgov.com/release/9870
^ History of Ft. Myers, Florida http://www.fortmyers-online.com/history.htm
^ History of Leesburg, Florida http://www.leesburgflorida.gov/history/index.aspx
^ Originalist-Textualist Jurisprudence : A Defense of Conservatives’ Views of the Courts; by Jason Gonzalez; The Journal of the James Madison Institute, p.25 (Summer 2006). http://www.jamesmadison.org/pdf/materials/497.pdf#page=27
^ Originalist-Textualist Jurisprudence : A Defense of Conservatives’ Views of the Courts; by Jason Gonzalez; The Journal of the James Madison Institute, p.25 (Summer 2006). http://www.jamesmadison.org/pdf/materials/497.pdf#page=27
^ Originalist-Textualist Jurisprudence : A Defense of Conservatives’ Views of the Courts; by Jason Gonzalez; The Journal of the James Madison Institute, p.25 (Summer 2006). http://www.jamesmadison.org/pdf/materials/497.pdf#page=31
^ Crist Will Reshape Supreme Court; The Lakeland Ledger; May 24, 2008. http://www.theledger.com/article/20080524/NEWS/805240445/1039
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