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Shelter for Abused Women and Children

239-775-1101

Domestic Violence, Family Law

PO Box 10102
Naples , FL 34101

Safe House of Seminole

407-302-5220

Domestic Violence, Family Law

PO Box 2921
Sanford, FL 32772

Florida Rural Legal Services

941-505-9007

Civil Rights, Employment Law, Family Law, Public Benefits, Real Estate Law

226 Taylor Street, Room 210
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Legal Aid of Manasota

941-492-4631

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Divorce More >>

7810 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite A6
Venice, FL 34293

The Spring of Tampa Bay

813-247-7233

Domestic Violence, Family Law

PO Box 4772
Tampa, FL 33677

Lee County Legal Aid Society

239-334-6118

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Divorce, Family Law

2211 Peck St.
Fort Meyers, FL 33901

Legal Aid of Manasota, Inc.

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Divorce More >>

1900 Main St, Ste 311
Sarasota, FL 34236

Gulfcoast Legal Services

941-366-1746

Bankruptcy / Debt, Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Divorce, Employment Law More >>

1750 17th Street, Building I
Sarasota, FL 34234

Hope Family Services

941-755-6805

Domestic Violence, Family Law

1201 8th Ave. W
Bradenton, FL 34205

Bay Area Legal Services

813-634-6044

Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Civil Rights, Consumer Law, Divorce More >>

18238 US 301 South, PO Box 249
Wimauma, FL 33598

Legal Aid Service of Collier County

239-657-7442

Divorce, Elder Law, Family Law, Immigration Law, Public Benefits More >>

1402 West New Market Road
Immokalee, FL 34142

Law Firms

The Citron Law Firm

877-550-4529

Car Accidents, Divorce, Family Law, Injury Law

5237 Summerling Commons
Fort Myers, FL 33907

Miller Canfield

239-596-1975

Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Employment Law, Energy, Oil and Gas, Environmental More >>

801 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 705
Naples, FL 34108

Lawyers

Howard Citron

The Citron Law Firm

Bicycle/Scooter Accidents, Boating Accidents, Car Accidents, Divorce, Dog Bites More >>

5237 Summerling Commons
Fort Myers, FL 33907

John C. Webb

Dellutri Law Group

941-624-4454

Bankruptcy / Debt, Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Entertainment / Sports, Family Law More >>

3841 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33952

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Jason M. Melton Esq.

Jason M. Melton

866-608-5529

Admiralty / Maritime, Business Law, Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI More >>

320 W. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 600
Tampa, FL

Kenneth L Foote

727-844-0102

Bond Reductions, Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce More >>

6643 Ridge Rd
Port Richey, FL 34668

David Caveda

Caveda Law Firm, P.A.

813-254-5455

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

324 S. Hyde Park Ave., Suite 230
Tampa, FL 33606

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Lynette Silon-Laguna

Lynette Silon-Laguna, P.A.

813-672-1900

Adoption, Bankruptcy / Debt, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning More >>

6314 U.S. Highway 301 South
Riverview, FL 33578

Ama Appiah

Law Office of Ama N. Appiah

727-471-3538

Appeals / Appellate, Family Law, Immigration Law

721 1st Ave. North, Ste. 101
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Education: Albany Law School - Union College

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2004 (5 years), U.S. Middle District of Florida - Admitted in 2006 (3 years)

The Law Office of Ama N. Appiah represents those seeking assistance in immigration, representation in domestic or international adoption cases, child advocacy, and state or immigration appeals.

Ms. Appiah earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the State University of New York College at Buffalo, cum laude. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Appiah worked as a legal assistant and paralegal for the U.S. Small Business Administration - Disaster Assistance Office in Niagara Falls, NY. The Disaster Assistance Office provided federal loans and grants to those who suffered physical damage to their homes and physical and/or economic injury to their businesses as a result of a natural disaster.

Attorney Appiah earned her law degree from Albany Law School in Albany, NY, in 2003. It was there that she gained extensive appellate experience. She interned for a substantial amount of time for the Albany County District Attorney's Office Criminal Appeals Division. Ms. Appiah also interned for the Hon. Thomas J. McAvoy in the U.S. Northern District Court of New York, as well as the Corporations Division of the New York State Department of State.

Upon moving to Florida in 2003, Ms. Appiah worked for a solo practitioner whose practice focused on criminal and civil litigation. Since 2005, Ms. Appiah has contracted with the Tenth Judicial Public Defender's Office as a Special Assistant Public Defender on felony criminal appellate cases.

In 2005, Ms. Appiah also became a Program Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Program. The Guardian ad Litem Program represents the best interests of children in cases alleging abuse, abandonment, and/or neglect. Ms. Appiah represented the Program in the juvenile dependency division of the circuit court in cases resulting in reunification, permanent guardianship, termination of parental rights, and adoption. Ms. Appiah worked as an Appellate Senior Program Attorney for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program from 2007 to 2009. She represented the Guardian ad Litem Program in District Courts of Appeal throughout the state of Florida.

Ms. Appiah has participated in several pro bono services throughout central Florida for those who are indigent and low income. She has participated in a number of family law clinics at Florida Legal Rural Services in Polk County. She has participated in a number of "Community Day" law clinics, as well as a "Citizenship Day" immigration law clinic in Pinellas County. Additionally, Ms. Appiah has been trained in human trafficking representation by the Orange County Bar Association in Orange County.

The focus of the Law Office of Ama N. Appiah is immigration cases, family law cases involving dependency and/or adoption, and international law cases involving child advocacy or adoption-related issues. However, we also represent parties in state and immigration appellate cases. The Law Office of Ama N. Appiah is particularly equipped to accommodate the representation of non-English speaking clients that speak Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Twi, and Vietnamese, through the use of interpreters.

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Adam B. Portnow

Law Office of Adam B. Portnow, P.L.

941-373-1797

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law, General Civil, Intellectual Property More >>

2071 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34237

Richard J. Mockler

813-443-4634

Family Law, Litigation

305 S. Magnolia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606

William Steven Foley

The Law Office of William S. Foley, P.A.

813-272-2345

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

505 East Jackson Street, Suite 304
Tampa, FL 33602

Wendy Kathryn McGinnis

McGinnis Law Firm, P.A.

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

P.O. Box 6637
Brandon, FL 33508-6011

John Everette Evans III

239-332-0222

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Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Civil

PO BOX 1653
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Wayne K Ekren Esq.

Law Office of Wayne K. Ekren, Esq.

727-845-0700

Arbitration / Mediation, Car Accidents, Divorce, Elder Law, Estate Planning More >>

9330 Regency Park Blvd
Port Richey, FL 34668

Julie Ann Parker Esq.

941-341-9774

Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Divorce, Family Law, Injury Law More >>

551 N Cattlemen Rd, suite 106
Sarasota, FL 34232

Wendy A. Makholm

727-823-5100

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Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

696 1st Ave N, Suite 205
St Petersburg, FL 33701-3610

Bryan L Albers

Bryan L. Albers, Esq.

727-542-3894

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Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Law

11125 Park Blvd Suite 104-101
Seminole, FL 33772

Christina Sandvoss

727-345-5059

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Juvenile Law

3275 66th St N Suite 5
St Petersburg, FL 33710

Vana Renejuste

239-634-5093

Arbitration / Mediation, Car Accidents, Collections, Consumer Law, Criminal Law More >>

3444 Marinatown Lane , Suite 28
North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Mr. C. Todd Marks

813-490-5211

Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Construction Law, Divorce, Entertainment / Sports More >>

12027 Whitmarsh Lane
Tampa, FL 33626

Steven J. Glaros

727-938-2900

Divorce, Family Law, Injury Law

1014 US Highway 19 Ste 106
Holiday, FL 34691

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Education: Thomas M. Cooley Law School -

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2005 (4 years)

Steven J. Glaros grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Southeastern Louisiana University where he graduated Cum Laude and received the Roy E. Hyde Award for Top Graduate in Major.

Steven attended law school at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where he received his Juris Doctor after only two years in the school's accelerated program. While there he participated in the American Bar Association, Moot Court Competition and was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity.

Initially, Steven worked under then Attorney General Charlie Crist for the State of Florida as an Assistant Attorney General in St. Petersburg, Florida. As an Assistant Attorney General he researched, drafted pleadings and litigated thousands of trials. Thereafter, he joined a law firm in Palm Harbor, Florida as their primary family law associate. While there he managed a high number of primarily family law cases; his emphasis being divorce, child custody, domestic violence injunctions, and dependency.

Steven became a solo practitioner where he represented mostly family law matters. Steven's experience includes representation of several divorcing wives of other Family Law attorneys and has prevailed in many highly contested custody battles. Steven has completed the Supreme Court of Florida certification course for family law mediators and will soon be a Supreme Court of Florida Certified Family Law Mediator.

In his spare time, Steven has volunteered for a variety of community interest projects. He volunteers at the annual Lawfest Workshop in St. Petersburg providing free legal advice to attendees. Steven volunteers for the guardian ad litem program assisting children within the legal system. He's hosted benefits for the animals of the Humane Society and post Katrina, he collected and distributed necessary aid to its victims then spent three weeks assisting in the clean-up.

Steven was raised in a family of divorce. He has personal knowledge of the effects divorce has on children as he lived through similar situations that you and your children may be experiencing. He is dedicated to your case but more importantly the best interests and needs of your children.

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Maria Kazouris Esq.

727-361-5809

Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Employment Law More >>

623 E. Tarpon Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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Education: Quinnipiac University School of Law - Quinnipiac University

Jurisdictions: Connecticut - Admitted in 2002 (7 years), Florida - Admitted in 2002 (7 years)

Maria is a native of Tarpon Springs, Florida and a graduate of Tarpon Springs High School. She also attended secondary school at the St. Nicholas Greek School where she was honored as a Lady's Philoptohos Fellowship recipient. She is bilingual in Greek.

Maria received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida with a 3.86 GPA. She received her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. Maria received honors for Academic Achievement in Juvenile Law, Service to the Community and the Connecticut Title Insurance Company.

Initially, Maria was a law clerk for Yale Law School where she conducted research and prepared updated policies to conform with Federal Regulations. Thereafter, she worked as an associate for a law firm in New Haven, Connecticut where she handled thousands of personal injury claims, as well as condominium administration cases. Because of the long winters, she relocated back to Daytona Beach, Florida and worked as an Assistant State Attorney throughout the 7th Judicial Circuit prosecuting such offenses as DUI, drug possession, theft and battery.

Maria went into private practice where she handles criminal law, personal injury, labor law, and family law cases. She has tried a variety of criminal cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to DUI with serious bodily injury. Maria’s civil experience ranges from contract work, auto accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, premise liability and various business law matters. Maria has represented thousands of injured persons.

She also served as General Counsel and Associate General Counsel to public employee labor unions representing members (mostly law enforcement) for duty related incidents, filing grievances and negotiating contracts. Her duties also included serving as the critical incident respondent and team legal participant for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Law Enforcement League. Maria has trained and represented hundreds of law enforcement officers in matters involving the use of deadly force.

Maria is also a former Adjunct Professor of Keiser University where she taught Business Law and Criminal Law.

In her spare time, Maria volunteered by assisting the New Haven Housing Authority and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice as their attorney. Maria also enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

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Valencia Disery Richards-Hayes

239-772-0351

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

120 S. Del Prado Blvd., Suite 1
Cape Coral, FL 33990

P Diane Buerger

863-804-0999

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Appeals / Appellate, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Family Law More >>

766 E Main St
Bartow, FL 33830

Mark Hanks

Attorney Hanks, P.A.

727-578-8529

Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law More >>

8601 Fourth Street North, Suite 303
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

Tiffany Kelly McAuley

Kelly Law Group, P.A.

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Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Domestic Violence More >>

12251 US Highway 301
Dade City, FL 33525

Jay William Moreland

Jay W. Moreland, P.A., Attorney at Law

727-847-2083

Arbitration / Mediation, Bankruptcy / Debt, Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law

8520 Government Dr. Suite 5
New Port Richey, FL 34654

Lyndi Ann Gordon

727-572-7678

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Business Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, General Civil, Trial & Advocacy

2655 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33762

Laurie Elise Baker

941-747-0888

Divorce, Family Law

515 9th St E, Suite 100
Bradenton, FL 34208

Erin Ann Itts Esq.

941-341-9774

Bankruptcy / Debt, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

551 North Cattlemen Road, Suite 106
Sarasota, FL 34232

Pablo B. Morla

888-589-9991

Business Law, Car Accidents, Collections, Divorce, Family Law More >>

4511 N. Himes Avenue, Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33614

Ralph Fisher

Fisher's Law Office, PA

813-948-7140

Collections, Consumer Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce More >>

18125 N. US Hwy 41, Suite 109
Lutz, FL 33549

Brian Max Monk

866-936-2069

Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law More >>

625 Commerce Drive, Suite 304
Lakeland, FL 33813

Michael C. McGinn

888-827-5504

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

10014 Park Place Avenue
Riverview, FL 33578

Mr. Gary E Williams

727-531-8737

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Family Law

4625 East Bay Dr, Suite 305
Clearwater, FL 33764

Edward L. Larsen, Esq.

239-643-0100

Business Law, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law

649 Fifth Avenue South
Naples, FL 34102

Elizabeth Ann Walch Esq.

941-341-9774

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law, Workers' Compensation

551 N Cattlemen Rd, Suite 106
Sarasota, FL 34232

Mr. Charles Salvatore Spinner Jr.

813-991-5099

Car Accidents, Family Law, Injury Law, Medical Malpractice

26843 Tanic Drive, Suite 101
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Matthew Z. Martell Esq.

941-556-7020

Animal / Dog Law, Appeals / Appellate, Arbitration / Mediation, Bankruptcy / Debt, Broker Fraud More >>

1800 2nd St., Suite 882
Sarasota, FL 34236

William H. Beck

727-942-8855

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

19 West Tarpon Ave., Suite B
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Trisha Guerriere Weed

813-254-5455

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Divorce, Family Law, Military Law

324, suite 230
Tampa, FL 33606

Adam Bragg

813-254-5455

Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law

324 S. Hyde Park Ave, Suite 230
Tampa, FL 33606

Justin Paul Caldarone

239-537-0439

Business Law, Car Accidents, Collections, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI More >>

2390 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 102
Naples, FL 34103

D. Michael Lins

813-964-8005

Car Accidents, Divorce, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Law More >>

14497 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Suite 160-N
Tampa, FL 33618

Mary Ellen Borja

727-791-9911

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Arbitration / Mediation, Divorce, Family Law

2536 Countryside Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33763

Adam B. Cordover

Richard J. Mockler, P.A.

813-443-4634

Business Law, Family Law

305 S. Magnolia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606

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Education: Washington College of Law - American University

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2008 (1 years)

Professional Experience

Adam gained valuable investigative experience while working for the Department of Labor in Washington, DC. Among other responsibilities, he investigated and researched numerous categories of illegal transactions involving employer-funded health and welfare benefits plans. Adam was recognized for his leadership of a multi-office effort to determine compliance with federal health benefits laws.

Adam brings these investigative skills to the private sector. He works diligently to ensure that the interests of his clients are protected in all family law and business litigation matters.

Biography

Adam was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where he attended Miami Killian Senior High. Adam founded and served as President of the Temple Israel Federation of Temple Youth.

Adam graduated from the University of Florida, where he was a leader in the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Student Government Cabinet for Student Advocacy, Jewish Student Union, and Chabad-Lubavitch Student Center.

Adam attended law school and graduate school at American University in Washington, D.C., where he received a Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in International Affairs.

Service

Adam's commitment to giving back to the community began at an early age. As a youth, Adam volunteered at a local feed the homeless program. He also served as a leader in Camp Jenny, a program designed to give underprivileged youth an opportunity to spend a week in Georgia, where participants engaged in summer camp activities including kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and arts and crafts. At the University of Florida, Adam was a fundraiser for Stop! Children's Cancer. In Washington, Adam promoted the 9/11 Unity Walk, a gathering to commemorate the tragedies of 2001 and build trust and encourage dialogue between members of different faith communities.

Since Adam returned to Florida, he has taken pride in serving the Tampa Bay community. Adam is a regular volunteer at Bay Area Legal Services, where he assists victims of abuse petition for restraining orders. Adam also helps indigent, unrepresented litigants complete family law forms. Additionally, he is active with the Hillsborough County Bar Association's Community Service Committee, where he has donated his time to Faith Cafe's feed the homeless program, Mayor Iorio's Hillsborough River and Waterways Clean up, and the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. Adam is currently training to become a Guardian Ad Litem through Voices for Children.

The Hillsborough County Bar Association recently recognized Adam in The LAWYER Magazine for his service to the community.

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