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

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

Stephen Higgins

Finebloom & Haenel

813-649-8690

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

200 N. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237

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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Darren Mark Finebloom

Finebloom & Haenel

Criminal Law, General Practice, Injury Law

200 N. Washington Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34236

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

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

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

Daniel N. Pawuk

Pawuk & Pawuk

727-372-3111

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

4601 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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

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, 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.

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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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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John Patrick Musca

800-687-2252

Criminal Law

1990 Main St., Suite 750
Sarastota, FL 34236

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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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

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

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

813-265-4036

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

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

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

Robert Matthew Tager

727-723-1616

Car Accidents, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Divorce

2785 Gulf To Bay Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33759

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

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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Dineen Pashoukos Wasylik

813-282-8000

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Appeals / Appellate, Intellectual Property

2701 N Rocky Point Dr
Tampa, FL 33607

Charles Reiger Gallagher III

Gallagher & Associates Law Firm, P.A.

727-344-5297

Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Consumer Law, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense More >>

5720 Central Ave
St Petersburg, FL 33707

Thomas Lowe Young

813-251-9706

2619 W Watrous Ave
Tampa, FL 33629

Woodrow Heath Pollack

GrayRobinson, PA

813-273-5000

Business Law, Intellectual Property

201 N Franklin St, Suite 2200
Tampa, FL 33602

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

Wendy Kathryn McGinnis

McGinnis Law Firm, P.A.

863-812-4403

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law

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

Mr. Richard I. Kantner Jr.

727-781-8201

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

2600 Tampa Road
Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Joshua Keleske

813-254-0044

Business Law, Estate Planning, Tax Law

4300 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607

Lee D. Gunn IV

813-228-7070

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

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

Richard J. Mockler

813-443-4634

Family Law, Litigation

305 S. Magnolia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606

Linda C. Horn

941-966-6688

Bankruptcy / Debt

Osprey Executive Park, 460 S Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229

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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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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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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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

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, having joined the Firm over six years ago. Joel handles a wide range of legal matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, and enjoys the variety that comes with having a general civil litigation practice; however, he focuses his law practice in three main areas of the law: securities and investment litigation, trademark litigation and commercial litigation.

In the area of 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. In this regard, Joel has previously served as litigation and corporate counsel for a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) broker-dealer, where his duties included representing the corporation and its various subsidiaries in arbitration and litigation proceedings. He gained valuable insight into the securities industry while serving as litigation and corporate counsel.

In the area of intellectual property law, Joel has counseled many clients concerning trademark selection, registration and protection. He also 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 (UDRP) and in courts.

In the area of commercial litigation, Joel has litigated a myriad of cases in state and federal court. Some of these cases include Class Actions, Civil Rights Claims, Breach of Contract Claims, Real Estate Claims, Lender Claims, and Personal Injury Claims, to name just a few.

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John Edward Brown

Law Offices of John E Brown P. A.

941-373-1315

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Business Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate Law

6151 Lake Osprey Drive, 3rd Floor
Sarasota, FL 34240

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

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

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

Gregory R. Haney

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

813-229-7600

Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Law

101 E Kennedy Blvd, Suite 2800
Tampa, FL 33602

Joseph Montrone

Joseph Montrone, Jr., P.A.

727-538-4155

Animal / Dog Law, Criminal Law, DUI / DWI, Domestic Violence, Injury Law

19321-C U.S. Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33764

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Education: Stetson University College of Law - Stetson University

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 1996 (13 years)

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA DUI, CRIMINAL AND PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

I have resided in the Tampa Bay Area since 1975. I graduated from Clearwater Central Catholic High School in 1987 and the University of South Florida in Tampa in 1991. From 1993 until graduating in 1995, I attended Stetson University College of Law, in Gulfport, Florida. While in law school, I served as a student intern at the Pinellas County State Attorney's Office. As an intern, I argued motions and participated in trial in the misdemeanor County Court. As a result of my work as student intern, my performance in trial advocacy classes and mock trial competitions in law school; I was a recipient of the prestigious Victor O. Wehle Award which recognizes the outstanding student in Trial Practice.

After law school, for six years I served as a prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office in Pinellas County. As a prosecutor, I tried more than 60 jury trials including Murder, Capital Sexual Battery, Armed Sexual Battery, Trafficking in Cocaine, and DUI. I served as a Lead Trial Attorney in Misdemeanor County Court where I was responsible for overseeing 5 prosecutors in my division. I also served as a prosecutor in the North County Traffic Division. While there, I investigated, prosecuted, and tried numerous DUI and criminal traffic offenses. As a Felony Prosecutor, I specialized in the prosecution and investigation of both Domestic Violence and Child Abuse offenses. While in those positions, I received invaluable training in the form of seminars, continuing education, and the hands on experience of conducting countless investigations of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse cases up to and including trial. Furthermore, I served on the DUI Manslaughter Squad. The DUI Manslaughter Squad is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of DUI related fatalities. Often members of the DUI Manslaughter Squad are called from their homes in the early morning hours to respond to a DUI Manslaughter crime scene to assist law enforcement in the initial investigation of those cases.

In 2002, I entered private practice as an associated attorney with the law firm of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. While there I represented persons injured as a result of negligence due to motor vehicle liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, and nursing home liability.

After Beltz & Ruth, P.A., I opened my own practice in the area of criminal defense and general civil practice. I have more than 12 years of litigation experience. Since opening my own practice, I have represented persons charged with crimes such as Murder, Capital Sexual Battery, Trafficking in Cocaine, DUI and battery.

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Adam B. Cordover

Richard J. Mockler, P.A.

Business Law, Family Law

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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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Mr Marc H. Feldman

941-758-8888

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Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law

3908 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205

Mr. Pine Scott Price

941-764-8282

Criminal Law, DUI / DWI

126 E Olympia Ave., #405
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Mr. C. Todd Marks

813-490-5211

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

12027 Whitmarsh Lane
Tampa, FL 33626

Ernest Gifford

Intellectual Property, Patents

101 W Venice Ave, Suite 28
Venice, FL 34285

Phyllis J Towzey

727-895-1200

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475 Central Ave,Suite 401
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Jennifer W. Nichols-Moore

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Bankruptcy / Debt, Business Law, General Civil

12310 Memorial Hy
Tampa, FL 3362633635

William S. Coffman Jr.

813-935-7030

ERISA, Employment Law, Insurance Bad Faith

15436 N. Florida Avenue, Suite 103
Tampa, FL 33613

Peter Anthony Sartes

727-441-9030

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

601 Cleveland St
Clearwater, FL 33755

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Education: The University of Toledo College of Law

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 2002 (7 years)

Peter A. Sartes is a shareholder of the Law Offices of Tragos & Sartes. Mr. Sartes is one of Tampa Bay's most resourceful, up-and-coming attorneys. His vast formal education includes a finance degree and an MBA along with his law degree. His extensive education coupled with his years of training in tactic and strategy gained during his tour of duty as a United States Army Cavalry Officer provided the foundation necessary for his development into an effective trial strategist.

Since joining the Law Offices of George E. Tragos in 2001, Mr. Sartes has represented clients in both criminal and personal injury cases. His diverse background makes him a coveted asset in the firm's arsenal. His ability to scrutinize details, assess case strengths and recommend courses of action have proven to be essential in defending all types of criminal prosecutions, as well as preparing for complicated civil litigations. Mr. Sartes' expansive financial background makes him particularly capable of deciphering complex financial documents to identify issues necessary to successfully defend tax, fraud, and financial cases.

Throughout his legal career Mr. Sartes has represented a broad spectrum of clients including the first international arms dealer to be indicted during Operation Iraqi Freedom, a client involved in the fifth largest drug seizure in US history, and everyday people fighting to protect their rights in local courts.Mr. Sartes attended both the University of Toledo and Stetson College of Law and is admitted to practice in both Florida State and Federal courts. He was an associate at CB Richard Ellis, the worlds leading commercial real-estate brokerage firm, before deciding to fulfill his dream and pursue a career in law.

His legal career began at the Public Defender's Office in his home town of Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Sartes is the former Chairman of the Traffic Court Rules Committee of the Florida Bar, and currently serves as the liaison to the Rules of Judicial Administration Comittee of the Florida Bar, and as the Sixth Judicial Circuit representative on the Florida Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors.

He has served as the Past- President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Clearwater Bar Association, and he has also served as the Chairman of the Clearwater Bar Association Technology Committee. Mr. Sartes holds a BV rating from Martindale-Hubble which is the maximum rating a lawyer can receive who has been admitted to the bar for less than 10 years. He has also been published in The Journal, of the Appellate Section of the Florida Bar, the Florida Bar Journal , The Florida Defender, the journal of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Res Ipsa, the publication of the Clearwater Bar Association.

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James Michael Beesting

863-993-2442

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Criminal Law

PO Box 1383
Arcadia, FL 34265

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

Michael John Faehner

727-822-2033

Business Law, Estate Planning, Tax Law

100 Second Avenue South, Suite 701
St Petersburg, FL 33701

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Education: University of Florida, Valparaiso University School of Law

Jurisdictions: Florida - Admitted in 1994 (15 years), U.S. Tax Court - Admitted in 2006 (3 years), U.S. Supreme Court - Admitted in 2007 (2 years)

Michael J. Faehner, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Esq.is an associate with the law firm of Fisher & Sauls. He practices is the area of Wills, Trusts & Estates, Estate Planning, Tax, Business Law and Civil Litigation groups and previously was Sr. Tax & Charitable Strategist at Raymond James Trust Private Wealth Management Family Office. Prior to joining the Private Wealth Management team, Michael practiced as a tax, probate, estate planning, and civil litigation lawyer for over 10 years in the Clearwater and Sarasota area. His past experience includes being President of The Clearwater Bar Association, President of The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division and as a member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors. Mike earned a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance and a BA in History from the University of Notre Dame. Michael graduated with multiple honors from Valparaiso University School of Law and obtained his LL.M. in taxation from the University of Florida.

He sits of the Board of Directors for the SPCA of Tampa Bay where he is a Vice President of the Board. He chairs their Development Committee and their professional advisors committee. He also sits on the Board of Directors for Leadership Pinellas and the St. Anthony Hospital Foundation. He presently is volunteering on several committees for the Suncoast YMCA, Catholic Charities, the Skip Kline Society, the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, RCS, Morton Plant Foundation, All Children’s Hospital and Academy Prep. He also volunteers his time to give talks on assorted tax and charitable issues to the community. In Michael’s spare time, he serves as an adjunct professor at St. Petersburg College in their four year Bachelor’s Paralegal Studies Program. He is presently on his second time serving as the President of the University of Notre Dame Club for the Greater Tampa Bay Area.

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