Hillsborough County Lawyer, Legal Aid & Services Profiles - Hillsborough County Florida Attorneys & FL Law Firms

Holly A. Bower

Dellutri Law Group

941-331-1300

Bankruptcy / Debt

677 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota Executive Suites
Sarasota, FL 34236

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John C. Webb

Dellutri Law Group

941-331-1300

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

677 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota Executive Suites
Sarasota, FL 34236

David W Fineman

Dellutri Law Group

941-331-1300

Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

677 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota Executive Suites
Sarasota, FL 34236

David Ashley Haenel

Finebloom & Haenel

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, Burns, Car Accidents, Criminal Law, General Civil More >>

200 N Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236

Amanda Anne Downing

Dellutri Law Group

941-331-1300

Car Accidents, Injury Law

677 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota Executive Suites
Sarasota, FL 34236

Stephen Higgins

Finebloom & Haenel

813-649-8690

Civil Rights, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, License Suspensions, VOP's

200 N. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237

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

Clifford K.W. Wells

Clifford K. Wells

888-821-3195

Injury Law, Insurance Bad Faith, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Products Liability More >>

111 Second Ave. N.E., Suite 1401
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

David M Lampley

Dellutri Law Group

941-331-1300

Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

677 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota Executive Suites
Sarasota, FL 34236

AnneMarie Rizzo

Finebloom & Haenel

941-953-2622

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury, Burns, Car Accidents, Dog Bites, E-PASS Toll Violations More >>

200 N. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237

Shannon M Houk

Dellutri Law Group

941-331-1300

Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Injury Law

677 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota Executive Suites
Sarasota, FL 34236

Tania Rivas

Rivas Law Group

863-299-5539

Animal / Dog Law, Car Accidents, Inadequate Security, Slip and Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death

274 W Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Stephanie Thompson Pawuk

Pawuk & Pawuk

727-372-3111

Child Support, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence, General Civil More >>

4601 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Mr. Carmen Dellutri

Dellutri Law Group

941-331-1300

Bankruptcy / Debt, Car Accidents, Consumer Law, Injury Law

677 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota Executive Suites
Sarasota, FL 34236

Darren Mark Finebloom

Finebloom & Haenel

Criminal Law, General Practice, Injury Law

200 N. Washington Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34236

Daniel N. Pawuk

Pawuk & Pawuk

727-372-3111

Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Juvenile Law

3610 Galileo Drive, Suite 104
New Port Richey, FL 34655

Aaron J. Slavin Esq.

Slavin Law Firm

727-474-3785

Automobile Injuries, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes More >>

4707 140th Avenue North, Suite 211
Clearwater, FL 33762

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John T. Grove

Law Offices of John T. Grove

727-541-9000

Animal / Dog Law, Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Golf-Cart Accidents, Injury Law More >>

10550 U.S. 19 North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Leslie Miller Sammis

813-250-0500

Appeals / Appellate, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving More >>

Sammis Law Firm, P.A., 1005 N. Marion Street
Tampa, FL 33602

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Education: University of Florida

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 1999 (10 years), Georgia - Admitted in 2002 (7 years), 11th Circuit - Admitted in 2007 (2 years)

Tampa DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney

Call 813-250-0500 to speak with Leslie Sammis about your case today. Free initial consultations can be scheduled in the office or over the phone. Weekend and evening consultations are available.

Leslie Sammis defends individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses throughout the Tampa Bay area, including Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Polk County, and the surrounding areas in Florida.

Ms. Sammis is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Additionally, Ms. Sammis is an attorney on the NORML Legal Committee which fights for the reform of marijuana laws in Florida.

Ms. Sammis graduated with Honors from the University of Florida College of Law in Gainesville, Florida, in 1999. She completed internships at the State Attorney's Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit prosecuting cases in the felony division, and the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, working with federal prosecutors.

She also completed a federal judicial internship with the Honorable Henry Lee Adams, Jr., United States District Judge, for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division.

After gaining valuable trial experience working with state and federal prosecutors, Ms. Sammis became an Assistant Public Defender in the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Florida defending individuals charged with misdemeanor, juvenile and felony offenses.

Eight years ago, Ms. Sammis entered private practice as a criminal defense attorney representing individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses. Ms. Sammis founded the Sammis Law Firm to provide her clients with experienced and aggressive legal representation for serious driving offenses such as DUI, Felony DUI, refusal DUI, Drug DUI cases, reckless driving, or driving while license suspended or revoked.

In addition to serious driving offenses, Ms. Sammis also represents men and women in Tampa, Florida and the surrounding areas with misdemeanor and felony charges for violation of probation, domestic violence, domestic battery, theft, shoplifting, firearm charges, and drug cases.

The Sammis Law Firm is located in downtown Tampa, Florida. Visit our website for more information. Weekend and evening appointments are available. Or you can call the Sammis Law Firm today to request a phone consultation or office visit so that you can speak directly with Leslie Sammis about your felony or misdemeanor case.

Call 813-250-0500 to speak with Leslie Sammis, an experienced criminal attorney in Tampa, Florida.

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Kenneth L Foote

727-844-0102

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

6643 Ridge Rd
Port Richey, FL 34668

John Patrick Musca

800-687-2252

Criminal Law

2202 N. West Shore Blvd. Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 1999 (10 years)

Criminal defense is a very complicated and highly specialized area of law, which Attorney John Musca has devoted his professional career to. After completing his undergraduate studies cum laude at Boston College, Attorney Musca received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Case Western University School of Law in 1997. He speaks fluent Spanish and has attended international and legal studies overseas at the world-renowned Instituto International in Madrid, Spain. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and the United States Federal Court, Middle District of Florida.

Serving as a Public Defender in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Attorney Musca spent considerable time in court developing the skills needed for successful litigation through extensive case preparation and jury trials.

Attorney Musca has tried misdemeanors through serious felonies. In addition to trials, Attorney Musca has extensive experience in Florida DUI arrests, violation of probation matters, drug charges, fraud, battery, domestic disputes, bond hearings, sex crimes, tourist arrests, expungements, and other criminal issues.

As a skilled and competent trial attorney, Attorney Musca has obtained successful results for even the most challenging criminal defense cases. He is proactive in the pursuit of justice for his clients and will demand a trial on the merits of their case, thereby forcing the prosecution to prove their case beyond to and to the exclusion of reasonable doubt.

As a criminal defense lawyer he thoroughly investigates the charges and aggressively challenges the evidence against his clients.
John Musca is dedicated to winning by preparing forward-thinking, strategic, aggressive representation, and always negotiating from a position of strength. The foundation of Musca Law is built on his deep passion for the law and commitment to create a new benchmark for the practice of criminal law. Attorney Musca takes pride in the results his firm has delivered to clients, many of which can be viewed on our http://muscalaw.com under case results.

Attorney Musca has established an innovative firm philosophy leading to continuous improvements of client services and competitive advantages in every respect. He believes in utilizing core concepts of Six Sigma principles as part of his commitment to deliver exceptional value to his clients, without sacrificing the quality of legal services expected from a reputable law firm. By implementing a systematic approach of Law Firm Lean Leadership, Attorney Musca has created a legal practice focusing on streamlining processes and enhancing client service. Encompassing his Firm Philosophy the utilization of each staff members skills and abilities to the fullest as a total legal team approach. Musca Law is a criminal defense law firm serving clients throughout the State of Florida that functions in a competent and winning style.
Additionally, Attorney Musca believes strongly in giving back to the community and supports numerous non-profit and charitable organizations throughout the State of Florida.

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Brandon L. Kolb

813-864-6440

Criminal Law

1340 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33619

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Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2002 (7 years)

Attorney Brandon Kolb received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Stetson University School of Law, and completed his undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Salisbury State University in 1992. Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Kolb worked as an advertising sales consultant, and was also a Series 7 Licensed Stockbroker.

As a highly seasoned criminal defense attorney, Brandon Kolb is dedicated to obtaining the very best possible outcome for his clients. If there is a defense strategy to your criminal charges, Attorney Kolb will use every available resource to successfully craft an aggressive, proactive defense plan to protect your constitutional rights. He is a skilled defense attorney who is willing to take on even the most challenging criminal charges. His success record as a criminal defense attorney includes successful resolutions to serious DUI arrests by his willingness to challenge the prosecution on every aspect of the evidence presented. As an experienced trial attorney, he will not hesitate to go to trial to get the best results for his clients.

Attorney Kolb has a very diverse background in criminal defense and has represented clients facing serious misdemeanor and felony charges. He has successfully defended cases involving a wide variety of criminal charges including: alcohol and drug related driving offenses, gun related crimes, sex crimes, prostitution, fraud, domestic violence, battery, juvenile criminal charges, as well as handling some very unique and challenging cases.

Emphasizing our “Firm Philosophy”, Attorney Kolb has worked diligently to indentify benchmarks and strategic planning for the entire legal staff at Musca Law. His team recommendations and mentoring skills have proved to be a key advantage in our team approach of effective, yet affordable client services.

Maintaining the highest level of professionalism with all of his clients is a priority for Attorney Kolb and his staff of legal assistants. As with all of our Musca Law legal professionals, they use due diligence in providing updates to our clients on the progress of their cases, so that they are able to make informed decisions.

Mr. Kolb is a fierce proponent of his clients’ right to a fair process and perseveres to assure that his clients’ stories are told. He will focus on the strongest points in your case and the weakest points in the prosecution’s case against you. His expansive knowledge of the Florida criminal justice system and his aggressive advocacy on behalf of his clients is an asset to clients facing serious criminal charges.

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Jason Daniel Sammis

813-250-0500

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

Sammis Law Firm, P.A., 1005 N. Marion St.
Tampa, FL 33602

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Education: University of Florida

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 1999 (10 years), Georgia - Admitted in 2002 (7 years), 11th Circuit - Admitted in 2005 (4 years)

Tampa Criminal and DUI Defense Attorney

Jason Sammis is a shareholder with the Sammis Law Firm, P.A., who represents individuals charged with felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL.

Jason Sammis is actively involved as an attorney on the NORML Legal Committee. He is also a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

By focusing exclusively on criminal and DUI defense in Tampa, FL, Jason Sammis is able to stay current on the most recent changes in the Florida criminal law. Focusing exclusively on criminal and DUI defense also allows Jason Sammis to file and litigate innovative motions that can win difficult criminal cases.

Jason Sammis received his undergraduate degree at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia and his Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. At the University of Florida, Jason Sammis was a member of the prestigious Florida Law Review. He was also elected Vice-chair and then Chair of Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Board for appellate advocacy.

Jason Sammis is admitted to the state bars of Georgia and Florida, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle District of Georgia, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the United Sates Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Contact Jason Sammis at 813-250-0500 if you would like to discuss any felony or misdemeanor criminal case in Tampa, Hillsborough County, including drunk driving or DUI, suspended driver license, habitual traffic offender revocation, violation of probation, drug crimes, or domestic violence.

Visit our main website at www.criminaldefenseattorneytampa.com or our DUI website at www.tampaflduilawyer.com

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Joseph W. Fleece III

BaskinFleece

727-572-4545

Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Litigation, Guardianship, Real Estate Law

13577 Feather Sound Dr, Suite 550
Clearwater, FL 33762

Anthony Gerald Ryan

866-954-7132

Criminal Law, DMV Hearings, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Cases More >>

100 Wallace AVE, Suite 130
Sarasota, FL 34237

Richard Carl Griesinger

727-786-9800

Divorce

31119 U.S. Highway 19 N.
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

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Education: Stetson University College of Law

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 1977 (32 years)

Richard C. Griesinger is among the most experienced divorce attorneys in Pinellas County. Since 1985, he has aggressively represented divorce clients in North Pinellas County (i.e., in the Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs area). His practice is limited exclusively to divorce/custody law. His typical cases involve contested, and often complex, issues of custody, alimony, and equitable distribution. Mr. Griesinger graduated from Stetson College of Law in Pinellas County in 1977, then served as Clearwater Asst. City Attorney until he began private practice in North Pinellas in 1985. He is a member in good standing of the Clearwater Bar Association (Family Law Section) and the Florida Bar Association (Family Law Section).

Mr. Griesinger knows that divorce lawyers, above all else, must be expert problem solvers. Therefore, he takes pride in his research and case analytical skills, as well as his straightforward approach with clients. Judges, not juries, hear divorce cases. On a personal level, he is also proud to have been a Big Brother and a volunteer at a nursing home for many years. Because judges do not want emotion brought into their courtrooms (even in cases involving children), Mr. Griesinger strives to ensure each client displays as little emotion as possible in court, whether testifying or not.

The way that Mr. Griesinger discusses the facts and law with each client will often be different (that is, more negative) from the way he presents them to the judge and opposing attorney. But Mr. Griesinger will never enter a courtroom in a defensive mode. If a client asks his opinion of the outcome of the case or specific issue, he will tell it like he sees it, and give a percentage of probability (which sometimes changes as the case develops).

Our law office is located at 31119 U.S. 19 North, Palm Harbor FL 34684, on the Clearwater/Palm Harbor border, convenient to Tarpon Springs, East Lake Woodlands and Oldsmar, Countryside and Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and Dunedin. For more information, feel free to visit our website at www.divorcelawtampabay.com, or call us at (727) 786-9800 and Mr. Griesinger will personally discuss your case with you by phone.

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Carlos A. Leyva

800-516-7903

Immigration Law, Intellectual Property

1001 Starkey Rd.
Largo, FL 33771

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

Darrin T. Mish

Inspired Marketing Concepts, Inc.

813-229-7100

Tax Law

PO Box 3414
Tampa, FL 33601

Jason Power Esq.

813-625-9590

Business Law, Contract Law, Franchise Law, Trademarks

Post Office Box 591
Mango, FL 33550

Mr. Mark Jerome Albrechta Esquire

Law Office of Mark J. Albrechta

813-265-4036

Business Law, Estate Planning, General Civil, Real Estate Law

3837 Northdale Blvd., Ste. 346
Tampa, FL 33624-1841

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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Linda Friedman Ramirez

Linda Friedman Ramirez P.A.

727-551-0751

Criminal Law, Federal Criminal Defense, International Extradition, International Law, White Collar Crime

721 First Avenue North, Suite 102
St Petersburg, FL 33701

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

Scott Distasio

813-259-0022

Car Accidents, Injury Law, Pharmacy Malpractice

2107 West Cass Street
Tampa, FL 33606

Robert Matthew Tager

727-723-1616

Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce

2785 Gulf To Bay Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33759

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

Christopher Kennedy Caswell

Caswell | Legal

941-366-7727

Business Law, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Real Estate Law

240 S Pineapple Ave #802
Sarasota, FL 34236

Woodrow Heath Pollack

GrayRobinson, PA

813-273-5000

Business Law, Intellectual Property

201 N Franklin St, Suite 2200
Tampa, FL 33602

Susan Marie Charles

The Charles Law Offices

727-723-2222

Advance Directives, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Guardianship More >>

26750 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 110
Clearwater, FL 33761

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Education: Stetson University College of Law - Stetson University, Stetson University College of Law - Stetson University

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2005 (4 years), District of Columbia - Admitted in 2006 (3 years)

Susan M. Charles, J.D., LL.M. (Elder Law)

Attorney Susan Marie Charles is an attorney practicing in Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, Florida. She provides comprehensive legal services to people in the Tampa Bay area who need assistance with estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, and trust and estate administration.

A native of Rockville, Maryland, Susan enjoyed a 10-year career as an international travel consultant in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Tampa. A King-O'Neal Scholar, she graduated first in her undergraduate class, receiving her Bachelor's Degree Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Florida Honors College in 2002. She received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Stetson University College of Law in 2004, and attained her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law in 2008. Susan Charles is one of only a handful of attorneys in the United States to have earned the prestigious LL.M. in Elder Law. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and in the District of Columbia.

Professional and Community Involvement

Susan is a member of several professional associations, including the Florida Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, the American Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation, the Clearwater Bar Association, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, the Pinellas County Estate Planning Council, and Wealth Counsel.

She is active in the community, serving as an advisor to the board of Suncoast Voices for Children Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children through the Guardian Ad Litem Program in Pinellas and Pasco counties. She is also an active member of the Professional Advisors Committee of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Tampa Bay.

Committed to Educating Others

Susan's primary practice areas are estate planning, probate, Medicaid nursing home planning, guardianship, and other elder law issues. She provides free seminars to educate the public about the estate planning options available in Florida, explaining the pros and cons of each estate planning strategy, as well as the associated costs and tax ramifications. Her seminars also include discussion of estate taxes and asset protection methods, as well as the most common mistakes the elder community makes when planning asset protection and probate avoidance without the professional oversight of competent legal counsel.

Susan Charles is the host of "Florida Law Live," a call-in radio program during which attorneys discuss legal issues and answer legal questions live on the air. "Florida Law Live" is broadcast throughout Florida on Sunday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on WWBA News Talk 820 AM. "Florida Law Live" can also be heard around the world by visiting www.wwba820.com and then clicking "Listen Live" on the WWBA homepage.

Offices in Clearwater - Largo - St. Petersburg - Tampa

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Lee D. Gunn IV

813-228-7070

777 S. Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 765
Tampa, FL 33602

Mr. Richard I. Kantner Jr.

727-781-8201

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

2600 Tampa Road
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Dana Laganella Gerling

941-756-6600

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate

6148 E State Road 70
Bradenton, FL 34203

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Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2001 (8 years)

Originally from a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dana Laganella practices in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Corporations, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation law. She is licensed to practice law in both the State of Florida and the State of New Jersey.

She attended law school at Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut and graduated Cum Laude. She was awarded the Best Advocate of the Northeast Region and was voted Best Attorney in East Manatee County by Living Out East Magazine. It is Dana’s commitment to providing quality, affordable legal services that has won her respect and acclaim from both her peers and her clients. She truly enjoys her work. Her passion for helping people in her community is evident in her dedication to providing education on important topics, including Wills, Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney’s and Health Care Surrogates. Further, as a founding partner of Affordable Attorney, Gerling Law Group Chartered, Dana’s commitment to protecting the interests of her clients has become the focus of this client centered firm.

She is President of the Manatee County Florida Association of Women Lawyers and has also served on the Board of Directors with the Sarasota County Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Dana is a member of both the Manatee County and Sarasota County Bar Associations. She serves on the Board of the Sarasota County Humane Society, Manatee County Animal Control Advisory Board, and the advisory Board of the Pinellas Animal Foundation. Dana has also been appointed to serve on the Animal Law Committee of the Florida Bar for her third one year term.

She earned her undergraduate degree in Business Finance from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, graduating with honors. Dana is an animal lover, providing a loving home for two dogs and two cats of her own. She is a strong supporter of all animal related organizations in the community.

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Wendy Kathryn McGinnis

McGinnis Law Firm, P.A.

813-235-4650

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

410 S. Ware Blvd., Suite 1031
Tampa, FL 33619

Steven P. Riley

813-286-1700

Asset Protection, Business Law, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate More >>

4805 W. Laurel Street, Suite 230
Tampa, FL 33607

Dineen Pashoukos Wasylik

813-282-8000

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Appeals / Appellate, Intellectual Property

2701 N Rocky Point Dr
Tampa, FL 33607

Joel Ewusiak

Forizs & Dogali, P.A.

813-289-0700

Arbitration / Mediation, Broker Fraud, Business Law, Civil Rights, Construction Law More >>

4301 Anchor Plaza Pkwy, Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33634

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Education: Stetson University College of Law - Stetson University

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2001 (8 years)

Joel is a Shareholder at Forizs & Dogali, P.A. Possessing legal and practical business experience beyond his years, Joel has handled a wide range of legal matters for both plaintiffs and defendants since he began practicing law in 2001.

Joel enjoys the variety associated with his general civil litigation practice; however, he focuses his law practice in three main areas: securities and investment litigation, trademark litigation and commercial litigation.

In securities and investment litigation, Joel has represented many investors, agents, brokers and broker-dealers in both customer and industry disputes, in matters involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation and negligent supervision, among several other areas. Joel has previously served as litigation and corporate counsel for a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority broker-dealer, where his duties included representing the corporation and its subsidiaries in arbitration and litigation proceedings. He gained valuable insight into the securities industry while serving as litigation and corporate counsel.

In his intellectual property practice, Joel has counseled many clients concerning trademark selection, registration and protection. He has experience litigating inter partes trademark proceedings before the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and has prosecuted and defended trademark infringement claims in state and federal court. Joel has also assisted clients with domain name disputes in Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Proceedings and in courts.

In the area of commercial litigation, Joel has litigated a myriad of cases in state and federal court at both the trial and appellate level. Exemplary cases include Class Actions, as well as Civil Rights, Breach of Contract, Real Estate, Lender, and Personal Injury Claims, to name just a few.

In recent years, Joel's thoughts and opinions on various legal matters have been sought by various media outlets, including the Ocala Star Banner, the Tampa Tribune, the Saint Petersburg Times, and Courthouse News. More recently, examples of Joel's cases to be featured in the press include a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of crime victims whose personal, identifying information was published on a publically-accessible Sheriff's Office website, a lawsuit brought on behalf of a woman wrongfully arrested and jailed for months for a crime she did not commit, a lawsuit brought on behalf of several inmates alleged to have been subjected to excessive force within a regional jail, a lawsuit brought on behalf of a senior citizen duped out of her life savings by a Tampa investment company, and a bankruptcy proceeding involving a Sarasota investment club's perpetration of an extensive ponzi scheme.

At Forizs & Dogali, P.A., Joel has put his natural business sense to use, initiating a complete revamp of the Firmâs logo and website. He has also integrated social networking media into the Firm's marketing efforts, successfully led teams within the Firm to achieve various marketing initiatives, and as a result of his efforts and creativity, the Firm has experienced noticeable business development and growth. While successfully managing his legal practice and the business side of practicing law, Joel consistently finds time to mentor younger attorneys and paralegals to assist in their professional growth.

Outside of work, Joel enjoys exercising and rooting on the only team that matters: the West Virginia University Mountaineers. "Take Me Home, Country Roads." Joel may be reached via e-mail at jewusiak@forizs-dogali.com, via phone at (813) 289-0700, or on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ewusiak

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305 S. Magnolia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606

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813-254-0044

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4300 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607

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2619 W Watrous Ave
Tampa, FL 33629

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Gallagher & Associates Law Firm, P.A.

727-344-5297

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St Petersburg, FL 33707

Lisa R Wilcox LL.M.

727-821-1707

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Admiralty / Maritime, Business Law, Collections, Contracts, Entertainment / Sports More >>

735 Arlington Ave. N., Suite 102
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Susan Charles

The Charles Law Offices

727-683-1483

Advance Directives, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Guardianship More >>

801 West Bay Drive, Suite 403
Largo, FL 33770

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Education: Stetson University College of Law - Stetson University, Stetson University College of Law - Stetson University

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2005 (4 years), DC - Admitted in 2006 (3 years)

Susan M. Charles, J.D., LL.M. (Elder Law)

Attorney Susan Marie Charles is an attorney practicing in Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, Florida. She provides comprehensive legal services to people in the Tampa Bay area who need assistance with estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianship, and trust and estate administration.

A native of Rockville, Maryland, Susan enjoyed a 10-year career as an international travel consultant in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Tampa. A King-O'Neal Scholar, she graduated first in her undergraduate class, receiving her Bachelor's Degree Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Florida Honors College in 2002. She received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Stetson University College of Law in 2004, and attained her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law in 2008. Susan Charles is one of only a handful of attorneys in the United States to have earned the prestigious LL.M. in Elder Law. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and in the District of Columbia.

Professional and Community Involvement

Susan is a member of several professional associations, including the Florida Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, the American Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation, the Clearwater Bar Association, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, the Pinellas County Estate Planning Council, and Wealth Counsel.

She is active in the community, serving as an advisor to the board of Suncoast Voices for Children Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children through the Guardian Ad Litem Program in Pinellas and Pasco counties. She is also an active member of the Professional Advisors Committee of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Tampa Bay.

Committed to Educating Others

Susan's primary practice areas are estate planning, probate, Medicaid nursing home planning, guardianship, and other elder law issues. She provides free seminars to educate the public about the estate planning options available in Florida, explaining the pros and cons of each estate planning strategy, as well as the associated costs and tax ramifications. Her seminars also include discussion of estate taxes and asset protection methods, as well as the most common mistakes the elder community makes when planning asset protection and probate avoidance without the professional oversight of competent legal counsel.

Susan Charles is the host of "Florida Law Live," a call-in radio program during which attorneys discuss legal issues and answer legal questions live on the air. "Florida Law Live" is broadcast throughout Florida on Sunday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on WWBA News Talk 820 AM. "Florida Law Live" can also be heard around the world by visiting www.wwba820.com and then clicking "Listen Live" on the WWBA homepage.

Offices in Clearwater - Largo - St. Petersburg - Tampa

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Debra Alice Tuomey

352-584-0020

5026 Cumberland Lane
Spring Hill, FL 34607

Joseph Parrish

813-643-4529

Auto Accidents, Boating Accidents, Defamation, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury More >>

1206 Millennium Pkwy, Ste 2009
Brandon, FL 33511

Ian Richard Leavengood

727-327-3328

2837 1st Ave N
St Petersburg, FL 33713

Frederick Peter Mercurio

941-365-1185

Appeals / Appellate, Car Accidents, Criminal Law, General Civil, Injury Law

747 N Washington Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34236

Brenda Furlow

727-518-8800

Workers' Compensation

1401 E Bay Dr
Largo, FL 33771

Jacqueline Anne Taylor

813-289-0700

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Commercial Litigation, Construction Law

4301 Anchor Plaza Parkway, Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33634

Matthew John Jowanna

813-929-7300

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Arbitration / Mediation, Business Law, Car Accidents, Construction Law, General Civil More >>

2521 Windguard Circle, Suite 101
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Melinda Morris

727-388-4736

Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law

111 Second Avenue NE, Suite 515
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Education: Stetson University College of Law - Stetson University, Stetson University College of Law - Stetson University

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 1999 (10 years)

Melinda Morris has been practicing law since 1999 and is the managing attorney of the Morris Law Firm. As a former State Attorney and criminal prosecutor Ms. Morris has handled thousands of cases from investigation through sentencing.

Extensive Criminal Law Experience
While a felony prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office, Ms. Morris prosecuted thousands of criminal cases including DUI, Domestic Violence / Violation of Injunctions, Juvenile Cases, Drug Offenses (including Drug Trafficking), Traffic Tickets, Driver License Suspensions, Assault / Battery, Resisting Arrest / Disorderly Conduct, Burglary / Robbery / Theft, Fraud / Worthless Checks, Outstanding Warrants, Bond Hearings, Violations of Probation, and White Collar Crime.

As well, Ms. Morris served as a member of the DUI Manslaughter/Vehicular Homicide Squad, a Lead Trial Attorney, a Domestic Violence Prosecutor, and a Child Abuse Prosecutor. Ms. Morris has participated in 50 jury trials, and has first?hand experience and jury trials for First Degree Murder, Manslaughter, Capital Sexual Battery, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Battery, DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Grand Theft Motor Vehicle and Petit Theft.

Her local knowledge of the criminal justice system coupled with years of extensive work both prosecuting and defending cases enables her the ability to identify weaknesses in the State Attorney’s case and pursue the best possible outcome for you.

A Strong Legal Education that Benefits Clients
Ms. Morris attended Stetson University where she received both a Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Stetson University College of Law is ranked No. 1 for trial advocacy and No. 5 for legal writing by U.S. News & World Report and has provided Ms. Morris her outstanding legal foundation.

Ms. Morris’ MBA degree in addition to her JD degree enables her to understand the nuances and intricacies of business and corporate procedure, and allows her to provide outstanding representation for those clients accused of White Collar Crimes.

Professional Recognition
In 2008 Ms. Morris was named a "Rising Star" by Tampa Bay Times (TBT). Ms. Morris is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a member of the Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association.

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2202 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607

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