Florida Lawyers

Kas R. DeCarvalho is a Partner with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC and a member of the firm's Corporate & Business Team. He has more than 15 years of experience as a corporate attorney and business leader. His practice focuses on corporate and transactional law, financing and mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, intellectual property, international transactions, business ethics and compliance, arts and entertainment law and education law. His clients include individuals, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Attorney DeCarvalho is a co-founder of Original Innovative Concepts LLC, a product development and licensing venture, and Rhode Island Martial Arts, Inc.Mr....

Chris Sanchelima approaches patent law with a laser focus towards obtaining patents for his clients while developing strong relationships with his client's from all over the world.

Chris implements his engineering backgoround to understand electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software patents and describe them in in detail in the application.

As a partner of Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. he aims everyday to live by the firm's slogan, "We Don't Have Cases, We Have Clients".

My name is John Rizvi - The Patent Professor ®. For a FREE consultation about your new idea, call me at 1-877-Pat-Professor (1-877-728-7763).

Having been an Adjunct Professor of Patent Law for over 18 years at Nova Law School, I've developed a plain and easy-to-understand approach to patents that I've perfected during my career.

I offer competitive flat-fee services for patent work so you don't have to deal with the uncertainty of budgeting for legal work on an hourly-fee basis.

I am a Board Certified Specialist in patents and one of the first attorneys in the country to receive...

Victoria Lyn Anderson primarily practices in the areas of domestic and family law and bankruptcy. Ms. Anderson's experience in these areas of law has given her a unique ability to not only achieve results but to assist clients though difficult, complicated and sometimes incredibly emotional events. Ms. Anderson has been a resident of central Florida for over 25 years. She received her Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. At Barry University Ms. Anderson received a certificate for completing a concentration in the areas of Children...

Charles R. Lipcon has represented victims of cruise ship personal injury and cruise line sexual assault and claims for more than 40 years. He is named to Best Lawyers in America and is responsible for numerous landmark cases in the area of admiralty and maritime law.

His firm's practice areas include:
Admiralty & Maritime Law
Cruise Ship Accidents & Claims
Cruise Ship Sexual Assault
Cruise Passenger Disappearances
Seaman's Claims
Shore Excursions
Boating Accidents
Class Actions in Admiralty & Maritime Law

Mr. Lipcon has written several publications including Unsafe on the High Seas, The Cruise Line Law Reporter and Seafarers Rights. He has been featured on major news networks like...

David Haas is a state and federal criminal defense attorney and represents clients throughout Florida and in federal courts around the country. He is a former state and federal prosecutor with extensive jury trial experience, including handling more than 65 jury trials. A fifth-generation Floridian, he graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2001 and began his career as a state prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office in the Tenth Judicial Circuit. After three years of handling felony and misdemeanor offenses, attorney David Haas was promoted to Chief of the Economic/Environmental Crimes Division where he was...

Jeremy Lasnetski is a board certified criminal trial focusing on criminal law and immigration law. Mr. Lasnetski works in the Jacksonville office of Shorstein, Lasnetski, & Gihon. Shorstein, Lasnetski, & Gihon focus on criminal, immigration, and personal injury matters with two office locations in Jacksonville and Orlando.

MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA & NORTH CAROLINA BAR With almost 20 years of experience, George Trovato has acquired the knowledge and the skills to provide effective and aggressive representation. GRADUATE OF BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW He also earned The Masters of Law from Regent University School of Law. Honored by the cities of Deltona, Orange City and Port Orange. HONORED BY FLORIDA SUPREME COURT 10 YEARS IN A ROW FOR PRO-BONO WORK FOR HIS COMMUNITY Champion for hands-on classroom training & apprenticeships. SUPPORTS THE COUNCIL ON AGING George is a leader in his community and always...

Diligent, results-driven, and solution-minded, Ray is singularly dedicated to guiding his clients to achieve their desired real estate and business goals. With almost thirty years’ legal experience in real estate and business and over twelve years Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate attorney, Ray brings a rare measure of experience, knowledge and practicality to his practice in “making it happen” for his clients.
Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Ray relocated to Southwest Florida in 1991. In 2011 he and his family moved to Central Florida.
Ray concentrates his practice on commercial and complex real estate and business transactions. His status as a...

Chad Van Horn, Esq. is a South Florida business leader and founding partner attorney of Van Horn Law Group, P.A. Through a combination of dedicated philanthropy, spirited entrepreneurship and legal expertise, he applies his resources and network to helping people—whether it's through his board leadership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, his efforts developing startup ventures that bring jobs to the local economy, or practicing bankruptcy law to provide solutions to economic hardship. While his volunteer work and entrepreneurial spirit play a major role in his life, Chad's success as the founder of Van Horn...

AV Rated, the highest rating given to an attorney by Martindale Hubbell. Practice Areas include: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Wrongful Death cases. Admitted to Florida Bar 1996, New Jersey Bar 1996, Washington, DC Bar 2011, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit Graduated St. Thomas University Law School in 1995 Graduated the University of Delaware in 1992 with a B.S.B.A.. Memberships: Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, Palm Beach County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, American Association for Justice,...

Vladimir St. Louis is a shareholder and co-founder of St. Louis Morris, P.A. He is a licensed member of the Florida Bar; United States Tax Court; the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida; the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; and a licensed Title Agent.

Mr. St. Louis tailors his practice in the areas of real estate, bankruptcy, and civil litigation. He represents buyers, sellers, lenders and investors in commercial and residential real estate transactions; clients in bankruptcy matters; and litigates...

I exclusively practice consumer credit/collections and consumer protection law which includes bankruptcy, wage and bank garnishment, consumer protection law and debt defense litigation. I keep the focus of my firm narrow to ensure the highest level of representation and advocacy for my clients by not trying to be a jack of all trades. I spent nearly 10 years litigating for some of the largest creditors and debt buyers in the country and I now bring all of that experience to your side of the table to provide you with a unique perspective on your problems.

Attorney Sean M. Cleary, owner and founder of The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, a Miami, Florida-based law practice, is a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer, who represents injured parties in complex litigation cases. Since 2005, Mr. Cleary has represented victims of car accidents, aviation accidents, product liability, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, and personal injury incidents and he managed to recover millions of dollars by obtaining favorable verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients throughout the United States. With an already established and good reputation in the Court Houses of Florida, Mr. Sean M. Cleary...

You should consider speaking with a divorce lawyer before becoming involved in any family law case. The common issues that are handled by a divorce lawyer include divorce, child support, relocation, time sharing (visitation) and alimony. You will have a much easier time as these issues are resolved and you will tend to get more positive results by hiring a divorce lawyer. Unlike some other firms, when you hire Mr. Mullaney as your divorce lawyer, you get him as your attorney - not an associate with far less experience. The broader category of Family Law encompasses a wide...

Salvatore J. Sicuso, B.C.S. was sworn in to practice law in the State of Florida in 1991. He started as a law clerk in 1990 for an insurance defense firm focusing on work injuries/workers' compensation, representing businesses. He spent the next 16 years in defense learning about injuries, work injuries and employment matters/issues. Then in 2005, he opened his own practice and began focusing on representing the injured, injured at work and those with work disputes/claims against their employer. Salvatore J. Sicuso, P. A. is equipped to handle your injuries, work injuries and employment matters, which is unique. It allows...

Mr. Benjamin is a Lawprenuer(tm) and the founder of the Barrister Firm, P.A.; his practice emphasizes delivery of outstanding legal services in a variety of legal areas such as civil & commercial litigation, family litigation, criminal litigation, banking, probate administration, employment/labor and bankruptcy just to name a few. He is an AV Preeminent Attorney (highest recognized peer rating) and his clients include lenders, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, publishers, corporations (including non-profits), individuals and small business owners. Mr. Benjamin is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator with the prestigious dispute resolution firm of Salmon...

Timothy Kingcade is Managing Shareholder of Kingcade & Garcia, P.A., which he founded in 1996. Mr. Kingcade practices exclusively in the field of bankruptcy law, handling Chapter 7 filings and foreclosure defense cases for the Southern District of Florida. To compliment his extensive experience in bankruptcy law, Timothy is also a certified public accountant (CPA), which provides him with a unique understanding of how to handle tax-motivated bankruptcy cases against the IRS. Bankruptcy attorney Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover.

For the past twelve years Adam has represented hundreds of clients in court proceedings across the State of Florida. These include cases such as civil disputes, divorce, Fair Labor Standards Act, foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, warranty and lemon law claims, paternity, child support, child custody, enforcement proceedings, dependency matters, termination of parental rights, and appeals of final and interlocutory orders. Adam also has experience in transactional representation including nuptial agreement formation (pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and written separation agreements), corporations, limited liability company, and partnership formations, as well as contract review and negotiation. Finally, Adam has extensive experience...

Gary Jodat enjoys living in Sarasota with his wife, 2 younger children and their dog Drake, a Yorkshire Terrier. During leisure time, his family enjoys swimming, boating and the beach. The 3 older children attended Manatee County schools and are no longer at home. Gary R. Jodat is the founding attorney of Jodat Law Group, P.A. started in 1994. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1993 and his undergraduate degree from Roger Williams University. Fresh out of law school he was an Assistant Public Defender trying criminal, Juvenile...

Jason E. Havens is Senior Counsel at Holland & Knight LLP, practicing in its Jacksonville (also serving Ponte Vedra Beach) and Tallahassee (also serving Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Rosemary Beach) locations. He specializes in complex estate and charitable gift planning (domestic and international), probate/trust administration, and probate/trust litigation for affluent individuals and families and on behalf of charitable organizations. He also routinely advises business organizations regarding their legal structure, tax issues, and succession planning. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and Tennessee. Mr. Havens received his LL.M. in International Taxation from Regent University, his LL.M. in...

I am a former insurance claims adjuster and hold an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available to lawyers. Since 1994, I have focused my practice on protecting the rights of insurance policyholders, personal injury and wrongful death victims and fighting for the rights of Florida consumers and small businesses. I have recovered millions of dollars for victims of denied or underpaid insurance claims, victims of catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death and on behalf of those that have been taken advantage of by Big Business and Big Insurance. I am certified as a life...

The Alexander Law Firm specializes Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act, (FCRA), Michigan Lemon, Debtor Defense, Spot Delivery and “Yo-Yo” cases, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, (TCPA), and other consumer protection and employment cases. Attorneys on staff also handle criminal defense cases of any kind. We have the experience and tools necessary defend you, prosecute debt collectors, creditors and furnishers of credit who are harassing consumers and derogating their credit reports.

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.

Brett Steinberg began his career as an Assistant Public Defender at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, where he provided legal representation to those accused of committing criminal offenses ranging from juvenile offenses and misdemeanors to serious felony crimes. While working at the Public Defender’s Office, Mr. Steinberg handled hundreds of criminal matters and tried over 25 cases to verdict. Most notably, at the end of his tenure as an Assistant Public Defender, Mr. Steinberg successfully argued a motion to suppress physical evidence, several pounds of marijuana, and years later that decision was upheld by the United States Supreme Court. ...

Lance C. Ball. Esq. has been practicing law and aggressively protecting client’s rights for more than a decade. The Ball Law Firm seeks to provide quality, legal representation with personal service at reasonable rates. Mr. Ball currently concentrates his practice in the primary areas of: Business and Contract Law; Commercial and Civil Litigation; Construction Law and Litigation; Credit Law and Debt Collection; Mortgage Foreclosure; and Real Estate Law and Litigation. Recently, Attorney Lance Ball was awarded a Distinguished BV Peer Review Rating (Martindale Hubbell®),...

William F. "Casey" Ebsary, Jr. is a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney - a Trial Lawyer. Mr. Ebsary's practice focusses on trial practice, criminal defense, DUI, Marijuana and Cannabis Growhouse Defense, white-collar criminal defense, high tech corporate litigation and intellectual property issues arising out of the Internet and computer networking. Mr. Ebsary is a former Prosecutor. He has litigation experience including murder, money laundering, fraud, forgery, counterfeiting, and theft. Mr. Ebsary's expertise includes experience in high-tech litigation in information systems and international banking and currency transactions. Mr. Ebsary is AV rated by the Martindale Hubbell Directory. That is...

TrustCounsel's estate planning, probate and tax law attorneys provide comprehensive wealth planning, protection and management services to North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee and New York. Through careful selection of strategies tailored to our clients' individualized goals and objectives, we help individuals protect family, preserve assets and save taxes. TrustCounsel's experienced estate planning lawyers provide legal assistance with: Wills, IRA trusts, special needs trusts and charitable gift planning. We also advise on elder law matters, including Medicaid and Veterans Affairs planning. Other services include: Asset protection, including development of limited liability companies (LLCs) and establishing domestic and offshore trusts. Planning...

KEVIN D SLATTERY obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in both Political Science and French from the University of Notre Dame in 1997. While at the University of Notre Dame, he was an active member of both the Notre Dame Council on International Business Development and the national political science honor society Pi Sigma Alpha. During his time at Notre Dame, he also studied abroad for one academic year at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest in Angers, France. In 1998, Mr. Slattery participated in the NAFTA Leaders Internship Program at the Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars in Washington,...

Mr. Margulies is board certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in Admiralty and Maritime Law. To achieve this status, Mr. Margulies had to demonstrate a substantial background in handling maritime cases and maritime law continuing legal education. In addition, Mr. Margulies was rigorously evaluated by the board as to character, ethics, and reputation for professionalism and was required to pass a written examination on all areas of admiralty and maritime law.

Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer
AV-Preeminent (highest) Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America - the Trial Lawyer Honor Society
Best Lawyers in America by US News and World Report
Florida Super Lawyer
Florida Legal Elite

Attorney David Steinfeld is the owner and founder of the Law Office of David Steinfeld and is a Board Certified expert in business litigation by the Florida Bar. Of the just over 100,000 attorneys in Florida, only about 250 are Board Certified in business litigation.
Board Certification means an attorney has been evaluated for professionalism, and tested for expertise. ...

I am an attorney, author, and advocate. For the past 27 years, I have dedicated my practice to the representation of injury victims and their families. My clients have ranged in age from infants to one client who was 106 years old. Throughout the State of Florida, I have represented clients and guided them through the challenges of an injury case. From intake through conclusion, I am there for my clients. My firm's motto is On Your Side - At Your Side. This is a simple and powerful motto that puts the client...

Jeffrey R. Garvin is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer who has litigated catastrophic injury and death cases throughout the country for the last 40 years. During that time period he has tried before juries: cases involving aviation, automobile and boat accidents, medical and legal malpractice and defective products and has achieved multiple verdicts in excess of $1 Million. Mr. Garvin has been a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum ® since 2004. Beginning in law school Mr. Garvin demonstrated excellence in advocacy by receiving the Best Trial Lawyer Award. That tradition has continued throughout his career and in...

Peggy is a founding partner of The Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, a family wealth and legacy planning law firm specializing in wills, trusts and estates and elder law. She is a three-time Stetson University graduate receiving her B.B.A., cum laude, in 1981, her M.B.A. in 1982 and her J.D., cum laude, in 1993. Her passion is her pets - all of them - including 3 horses, 5 dogs and 4 cats! She enjoys competitive trail and limited distance endurance riding. Peggy practices in the areas of family wealth and legacy counselling, including trust and estate planning and...

Richard Hornsby is a third generation Central Floridian and a second generation criminal defense lawyer. In addition to his law degree from the University of Florida, he also holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida and a master's degree in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a concentration in Forensic Science, from the University of Florida. He is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar and Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He serves as the Legal Analyst for the Central Florida...

Robert B. Baker is an experienced civil trial attorney who seeks justice for clients who have suffered serious injury due to the negligence of others. He represents clients in catastrophic personal injury cases involving wrongful death, boating/cruise ship accidents, jet ski accidents, burn injuries, product liability, and serious automobile accidents.Robbie has earned Florida Bar Board Certification, the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar for the competency and experience of a civil trial lawyer. The Daily Business Reviewselected Robbie as one of the Finalists for Most Effective Lawyers of South Florida in 2011. Robbie began his career as a...

Mary E. King, Attorney At Law As a dedicated IRS Tax attorney Mary has been helping clients get tax debt relief by negotiating currently non-collectible status, offers in compromise, installment agreements, innocent spouse cases, audits, removing levies, releasing liens, and negotiating penalty abatement. Mary's career as a IRS tax attorney began in 1993 after graduating from Stetson University College of Law. She graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree in 1988 and a Master of Business Administration Degree in Finance from Wake Forest University, Babcock Graduate School of Management in...

I grew up in a large NAVY family. My father flew out of Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base in the sixties and I fell in love with the Tampa Bay community. After law school I came back to Florida to pursue my legal career with a passion for helping out individuals and famlies. I really enjoy the waterfront lifestyle here (when I can find the time to do so). I have a strong and long serving staff that makes client communication a top priority. My greatest joy is to work alongside my clients to help...

Doug Beam is a trial lawyer, and has been since 1985. He’s handled thousands of personal injury, civil, and criminal cases. Doug understands the importance of taking cases to trial and holding large institutions and corporations accountable for their actions.

Throughout his career, Doug has achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts, settlements, and judgments in cases involving brain injuries, deaths, and other catastrophic injuries. On a daily basis, Doug fights against insurance companies and corporations who undervalue his client’s injuries or do not accept any responsibility for the damage done to his clients.

Jim Martin practices estates, trusts, business and real estate law in Florida, has the highest ratings in Avvo, Martindale, & Superlawyers, and has written legal books and articles, presented at seminars, served on the probate rules committee of The Florida Bar, and chaired the probate section of the St. Petersburg Bar. He is also Florida Bar board certified in real estate law, adjunct professor of law at Stetson College of Law, and trustee and counsel of the Dali Museum. He has over 40 years of law practice experience.