Mid Florida Lawyers

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Attorney Antonio Nieves immigrated to the United States in 2011, becoming fluent in both Spanish and English. He went on to pursue his calling by deciding to get involved in the law field, starting with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). He then worked at Kaplan University briefly within the military department where he helped active duty military members and found a passion in helping clients through tough times. He carried on this passion while in law school as he dreamed of helping clients one day with his law degree from...

Ken Pugliese is an accomplished attorney who began his journey in personal injury law after completing his undergraduate degree in Public Administration from Barry University. He was admitted into Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida and obtained his Juris Doctorate.

Throughout his studies, Mr. Pugliese clerked for the Seminole County Bar Association where he worked on tenant eviction claims, custody battles, divorce and domestic violence cases. After obtaining his Juris Doctor degree, he gained experience in litigating on behalf of plaintiffs all across the state, as well as practicing with multinational and fortune 1000 corporations.

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Dean H. Freeman is the managing partner of Freeman Injury Law and is proud to represent injured clients in the Miami, Plantation, West Palm Beach, and Orlando area. Mr. Freeman's long and successful career in injury law all began when he joined the U.S. Army, learning the skills of a combat medic. He obtained an honorable discharge and pursued his studies in the health sciences.
Attorney Freeman graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's in Health Administration, which helped him in understanding the management of health organizations including several health insurance companies.
He continued on to obtain his Juris Doctor...

For over 25 years, Attorney Catherine Henin-Clark has been providing immigration services both in the U.S. and around the world. As a board certified attorney in immigration and nationality law, she has unique qualifications that allow her to better assist clients in a wide variety of topics. Her legal excellence has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell® with their AV® Rating, and the Orlando Home & Leisure magazine, who named her one of the Top Women Lawyers. Attorney Henin-Clark is a proud advocate of immigration rights, and shows her support through membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Contact her office or...

Hailing from Long Island, New York, attorney Christopher Lassen came over to the beautiful area of South Florida in his childhood. He has since become a true Floridian, completing his undergraduate Bachelor's degree with a Legal Studies major and Business Administration minor from the University of Central Florida.
He completed his law degree in Barry University of Law in Orlando, Florida and went immediately on to obtain experience with various firms in the Orlando and Boca Raton areas, working on cases anywhere from motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice to general plaintiff’s personal injury legal proceedings.
Having been with...

William Kirk Hartzog is a Litigation attorney with the full-service law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns. He received his J.D. from Florida A&M University (2022), College of Law and his B.S. in Legal Studies from University of Central Florida (2019).

I will not let you down. I am a highly experienced criminal defense attorney who has led - and won - cases involving violent crimes, property crimes, weapons violations, major drug offenses, and sex crimes. I pride myself on my work ethic, my skill in the courtroom, and my accessibility to my clients. Call, text, or email today for a free consultation. Credit cards accepted and payment plans available.

A Florida native, attorney Dana A. Satchell is a member of the Cohen Law Group in Maitland, Florida. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where she attended Perrine Baptist Academy which molded her deeply rooted Christian morals. When she was younger, she actively played tennis at a sports academy.

Dana graduated from Florida International University in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. From there, she contributed to the wellbeing of her community through her work at the Guardianship Program of Dade-County. In December 2019, Dana graduated Cum Laude – 4th in her graduating class, from Florida...

Gerardo Ortega is a Business and Real Estate Attorney with the full service Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Mr. Ortega practices Commercial Real Estate and business including Corporate Law, Financing & Leasing, and Contract Law.

Mr. Ortega attended Emory University School of Law and received his JD in 2015. For his undergrad, he attended Nova Southeastern University and received his B.S. in Business Administration in 2011.

I am originally from Pennsylvania, and moved to the Sunshine State to attend Florida State University. I earned a bachelor's degree in history in 1998, and received my law degree from FSU in 2001. I was certified to practice while I was still in law school, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2002. I am also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Court, Middle District of Florida. In 2008, I received the Advocates of Justice Award for pro bono work from Community Legal Services of Mid Florida and the Volusia County Bar Association. After graduation, I served...

Roddy B. Lanigan, a partner at Winter Park law firm Lanigan & Lanigan, P.L., counsels businesses and high net worth individuals on legal issues including appeals, white collar crime, real estate, civil and business, bankruptcy, securities and investment losses. Roddy Lanigan has a unique perspective on, and approach to, the delivery of legal services given the breadth of transactions in which he has participated for clients. Prior to starting Lanigan & Lanigan with his father, Roddy worked within the Financial Services Practice Group of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLC in Washington, D.C. At Skadden, he...

I graduated from Fordham University School of Law in New York City in 1996 at the start of the internet/technology revolution. While my plan to seek justice and fairness in the courtroom was very strong, the call of a technology revolution was more than I could resist. Shortly after passing the New York Bar I went to work for a small technology start up and spent the next several years of my life advancing the use of technology throughout the United States Court System. I also worked with US Attorneys’ offices, state courts and district attorneys’ offices throughout the country...

Michael Gibson, better known as the Auto Justice Attorney, represents victims of serious injuries sustained in Florida car and truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, and slip and falls. His Orlando personal injury law firm is active in the community and welcomes Spanish-speaking clients. As a passionate advocate for victim's rights, Michael T. Gibson is no stranger to the courtroom and regularly goes up against large insurance companies, hospitals, and nursing homes. If you or a loved one have been injured in an auto accident or find yourself in a dispute with the insurance company over your claim, contact an...

Michael B. Brehne has always had a strong sense of right, wrong and justice. Throughout his childhood, his career in law enforcement, and as an attorney, Michael has relied on his instincts to achieve success. Although he has a no-nonsense approach in the courtroom, he is a loyal and compassionate advocate for all of his clients.

Michael's clients like his direct, no-nonsense approach because, while he doesn't sugarcoat their situations, they know he stands behind them 100 percent. Like a bull, he tucks his head down and runs forward with their cases until he either hits a brick wall or breaks...

Ms. Tudhope's area of concentration is bankruptcy law, foreclosure defense, as well as other alternative debt relief representation. By maintaining a strong emphasis in these dynamic areas of law, she has developed an expertise that is conducive to achieving results. Attorney Erin Tudhope graduated from local schools in Central Florida, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree Cum Laude from St. Andrews Presbyterian College. Graduating in the top of her class, Ms. Tudhope earned a Juris Doctorate degree Cum Laude from Florida A & M College of Law. She has interned for the State Attorney’s Office in the Victim...

Hello. My name is Francis M. Boyer, Esq., and I would like to take a quick second to thank you for visiting my profile. My main office is located in Jacksonville, Florida, but our firm has two other offices located in Orlando and Miami. I regularly travel to these offices in order to better serve our clients who reside there. I am licensed to practice law throughout the entire state of Florida, as well as in the state of New York. My practice areas include business law, immigration, real estate, debt collection, civil litigation, and international law. I invite you to contact...

Jed was born in Newton, Iowa, but he grew up in Central Florida.

He went to Lake Mary High School, graduating Summa Cum Laude (over 4.0 GPA), while playing varsity baseball and volleyball. He attended Florida State University and obtained degrees, with honors, in both Finance and Insurance/Risk Management. Jed stayed at Florida State for law school where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree with honors.

While at Florida State College of Law, Jed clerked at the Department of Highway Safety where he specialized in appellate issues for DUI cases. He later clerked at a civil insurance-defense law firm, Henry, Buchanan,...

Attorney Rosa Melia-Acevedo handles cases exclusively in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law. Rosa received her BA degree in Politics, with a minor in Theological Studies, from The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. and her Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. She initially developed an interest in Human Rights law during college while interning with the American Bar Association’s Death Penalty Representation Project. Rosa realized her desire to practice Immigration and Nationality law shortly thereafter because of the human rights component that is inherent to the practice of Immigration law. Prior to...

Stephanie Boomershine is an Of Counsel Attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. She specializes in Intellectual Property including Portfolio Development & Maintenance, Planning & Strategy Management, Responses & Negotiation, and Litigation; Criminal Defense; and Traffic Defense. She received both her B.S. (2004) and her J.D. (2007) from the University of Florida.

Ms. Boomershine has appeared in federal courts within the United States and in Puerto Rico. She is a former public defender and speaks fluent Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys running marathons and spending time with her family.

B.F. "Biff" Godfrey has over 40 years of experience and puts his vast knowledge to use as an Of Counsel attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, and his own Godfrey Legal. Mr. Godfrey specializes in numerous areas including Business Law, Real Estate, and General Contract Law. He is admitted to the bars in both Florida and Texas, where he received his J.D from Southern Methodist University School of Law. Prior to receiving his law degree, Biff Godfrey earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. In the past, he has worked for major...

Attorney Richard A. Heller has been serving the residents of Central Florida since 1988. In that time, he has helped countless individuals to resolve complex legal matters related to bankruptcy, family law, estate planning and criminal defense, earning him and his firm an A+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau. For this reason, if you are searching for high quality legal representation in Orlando, FL, you needn’t look any further than The Law Offices of Richard A. Heller, P.A.

Attorney Moore is a Texas native who has been practicing injury law for over 25 years. The Firm has their main office in Tampa, FL, with an additional office in Ft. Lauderdale to easily serve clients throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Moore holds three bar licenses and is eligible to practice law in Florida, Tennessee and Illinois. Mr. Moore has 3 daughters and loves spending time with his family.

Brian P. Byrd Brian has worked in two of the State Attorney's Offices in the State of Florida: first as a Certified Legal Intern in Tallahassee, Florida from 2011-2012, and second, as an Assistant State Attorney in Orange County, Florida from 2012-2015. This extensive experience provided Brian with the experience of handling several thousand criminal cases. This invaluable experience provides Brian the opportunity to evaluate the facts of a criminal rationally and with neutrality. Brian has prosecuted a variety of criminal cases, and has taken many cases to trial and through to a verdict....

Jacqueline R. LaVerne is an Associate attorney with the Orlando full-service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, where she focuses on bankruptcy and foreclosure defense.

Ms. LaVerne earned her J.D. from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (2016) and her B.S. in Legal Studies in from the University of Central Florida (2013). While at Barry University, she volunteered as an extern in the Bankruptcy Pro Se Clinic located at the George C. Young Federal Courthouse, providing assistance to debtors representing themselves in bankruptcy.

She also maintained an internship position during law school at an Orlando bankruptcy law firm...

Winter Park, Florida attorney Eric A. Lanigan has provided clients aggressive and experienced legal representation in real estate, business and civil, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and securities and investment losses law in Central Florida since 1976. Eric Lanigan has a strong history in securities law and the financial industry. He provides clients with the complex legal advice and counsel that family, individual and businesses need to get through legal issues. There’s not much I haven’t litigated from basic employment contract disputes to suits for defending for non-performance, to collecting damages in class-action suits,” Lanigan said. He has...

Robert Sirianni, Jr. is Managing Partner at Brownstone Law Firm, focusing on Federal appeals nationwide. The attorneys at Brownstone provide aggressive strategies in your industry or business, and exceptional resources and representation to best serve your needs. https://www.brownstonelaw.com

A Florida and New Jersey licensed attorney with over ten years of experience using an exemplary understanding of law to solve clients' problems, improve their operations, and further develop their business plans with effective outside-the-box strategies. Facilitates and implements innovative ideas through objective analysis, as demonstrated by the establishment of new standards in the sports and entertainment industry. Counsels commercial clients on legal business strategy – from idea to inception – during all stages of the business lifecycle, from start-up to maturity.

Steven A. Young is a Family Law and immigration attorney at Bogin, Munns & Munns, a full service law firm located in Orlando. With many years of experience, Steven Young can be an excellent resource to individuals dealing with a divorce or a serious immigration matter.

Understanding the difficulties one faces when dealing with these tough issues, Attorney Young can commit to fighting for each client's best interests. If you are looking for a divorce attorney or immigration attorney you can trust, contact Steve Young today!

I have helped individuals to purchase businesses such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, retail stores, medical practices and medical offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, Ocala, Ft. Lauderdale, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Poinciana, Miami and all over Florida. I invite you to contact me before making your decision to purchase, invest, or sell a business. I can also assist with your business immigration or individual visa to live, work, and invest in Florida. I have worked closely with attorneys and other professionals on the firm’s domestic and international business matters. I am actively involved in all aspects of litigation support, including drafting pleadings and...

Andrea Anderson is an Of Counsel attorney for the Central Florida full service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Ms. Anderson is a graduate of Touro College, having received her J.D. in 1998. Since then, she has become licensed to practice law in Connecticut, New York, and Florida. Ms. Anderson practices a wide variety of areas, including Family Law, Probate, and Personal Injury. Her focus is in Bankruptcy and Criminal Law.

At the Kramer Law Firm, our clients can find the best attributes of both large and small law firms. Our attorneys provide client-focused services. At our firm you'll be helped by our entire staff, but will not be "passed off" to a junior lawyer, or have a rotating list of lawyers assigned to your case. Practice in a broad range of legal areas, enabling us to answer questions when cases overlap into multiple areas of law, and to handle highly complex legal challenges. Our firm handles legal challenges ranging from estate planning to incorporating a business to business and mortgage...

Paul's practice is focused on providing his clients with "good judgment" and Paul prides himself on working hard to see that his clients move towards fixing problems and preparing for a better future. Paul concentrates on matters involving business law, entertainment law, replevin law, real estate, landlord-tenant, probate, wills, estates, and trust law. Paul has been appointed several times by Florida Courts as personal representative and attorney ad litem in complex and sensitive litigation matters involving probate and wrongful death, as well as in representing unknown parties and historic landmarks in real estate foreclosure and eminent domain...

The Law Office of Gavin M. Ganzkow, PLLC specializes in business and intellectual property legal services for entrepreneurs, business owners and managers. Business legal services include assistance with transactions such as asset purchases and sales, contract review, negotiation and preparation, regulatory compliance and entity governance.

The firm also assists clients with the identification, registration and protection of intellectual property assets such as trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. This assistance may include techniques for maximizing the value of intellectual property assets and resolving issues relating to confidentiality.

Corporate counsel services are a particular focus of the firm’s practice. Customized plans are...

First and foremost, I’m a regular Joe, just like anybody else.
I know what it’s like to deal with insurance companies when a loved one is suffering through expensive medical treatments. When I was growing up, my sister battled a serious illness, and my family had to fight constantly to get her the treatment and benefits she deserved.

No stranger to hard work, standing up for those in need, and giving back to the community, I spent over a decade working in and operating group homes for developmentally disabled adults and children before law school.

While attending Florida A & M University College...

Nishad Khan, Esq. is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law.

Nishad focuses his practice on all aspects of real estate law, including commercial development, landlord tenant, residential sales and purchases, distressed properties, loan workouts, title issues and financing. Nishad also devotes a significant portion of his time to estate and business planning, wills & trusts, probate, wealth preservation, business law and commercial agreements.

After working at a few key Orlando firms, Nishad opened his own practice in 2007. His legal experience includes a judicial externship in which he gained valuable experience researching substantive and procedural issues for complex...

Jack A. Kaleita graduated from Stetson University College of Law, was admitted to the Bar in 1986 and began his legal career as a state prosecutor on Florida's west coast. He then returned to Central Florida after 5 years, serving as an Assistant State Attorney in Seminole County for an additional 12 years. As a prosecutor, Mr. Kaleita tried numerous cases involving virtually every type of criminal charge. In addition to taking dozens of criminal cases to trial himself, he taught and supervised other attorneys, first as a Lead Trial Attorney, and later as the Misdemeanor/Traffic Division Chief and as the...

S.I. "Sandy" Valbh is an Of Counsel attorney for the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He practices Business Law, Estate Planning & Probate Law, Tax Law, Civil Litigation, and Commercial Litigation.

He received his B.S. from Florida State University, double-majoring in Finance and Accounting (1994). He earned his J.D. from Drake University College of Law (graduating With Honors in 1997) and his LL.M. from the Georgetown University Law Center (graduating With Distinction in 1998).

Mr. Valbh assists with Estate and Trust Administration, Business and Commercial Transactions, Corporate and Partnership Tax Planning, and representation before the Internal...

Ronnie Bitman continues to demonstrate why he is one of Orlando's most promising young lawyers. Having been named to Florida Trend's 2010 "Up & Comers" and Super Lawyers' "Rising Stars" 2012, Ronnie litigates a range of complex and novel matters. Ronnie is well-versed in complex litigation, including class actions, consumer protection matters, contract and employment disputes, trade secret, unfair and deceptive practices, personal injury, and various other consumer and commercial-related matters. Some of his recent important cases include the settlement of Virgilio v. Ryland Group, Inc. and the prosecution of eight related class action law suits stemming from a homebuilder's...

A native of Florida, Timothy H. David earned his J.D. from Nova Law School in 1985 and his B.S. from the University of Central Florida in 1981. He is admitted to practice law in Florida bar and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. David started his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Orange County, Florida. Mr. David worked as a Felony Prosecutor where he gained considerable trial experience. He then joined a large insurance defense firm. At this firm he continued his trial practice defending various insurance companies and governmental agencies against...