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Steven Fraser
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Baltimore School of Law
At our firm, we have a wealth of experience in representing businesses across various sectors, including insurance claims, real estate, and commercial litigation. I focus on areas such as property, premise, and personal liability, alongside real estate litigation. My services extend to representing buyers, sellers, and lenders in both residential and commercial real estate transactions. I also represent employers, carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insurers throughout all litigation phases. Additionally, my firm manages a range of other legal matters, including commercial collections, and representing creditors in wage garnishments and bankruptcy proceedings.
I understand the critical role I play in addressing our clients'...
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Kenneth Martin Hesser
Ocala, FL Attorney with 25 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Employment and Workers' Comp
Wake Forest University School of Law
Mr. Hesser was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1975. He attended Penn State University where he received degrees in both Political Science and Media Studies in 1997. Mr. Hesser then attended Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he obtained a Juris Doctorate in 2000. Mr. Hesser spent his final year of law school in Gainesville studying at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Mr. Hesser practices in the fields of bankruptcy, employment, and workers’ compensation law. Prior to forming Schatt & Hesser, PA with his longtime colleague in Ocala, Ted Schatt, Ken...
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Fred Koberlein
Lake City, FL Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Florida
Koberlein Law Offices, PLLC, includes attorneys Fred Koberlein and Byron Flagg (of counsel) and is based in Lake City, Florida and Gainesville, Florida. The firm focuses its legal practice to three areas: (1) personal injury law, (2) criminal defense, and (3) local government matters which require you to appear or present your matter before your local government Boards/Councils. The firm would be happy to consult with you concerning your legal matter. Please call either 386-269-9802 for the Lake City, Florida office or 352-519-HELP (4357) for the Gainesville, Florida office.
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Ryan Michael Albaugh
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Golden Gate University School of Law
With over 15 years of experience, I have handled thousands of cases. I am both skilled and knowledgeable in Criminal Defense, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Injury Law matters. I provide personal attention and zealous representation to meet my clients' legal needs and goals. I am committed to protecting and fighting for their rights and interests.
As a former Deputy District Attorney, I prosecuted a broad range of criminal matters from misdemeanors to serious felonies. My extensive knowledge and insight into the criminal law system has assisted in the successful defense of many clients. I also advocate for clients...
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Gregg Gerlach
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Employment
University of Houston Law Center
Located in Jacksonville and focused on employer-side cases, Gregg Gerlach is a Florida and Texas labor relations and employment attorney with over 30 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, and he studied law at the University of Houston Law Center.
Before forming Gerlach Employment Law, he formed Harper Gerlach, PL. He practiced with Ford Harrison, LLC, as well as Bruckner & Sykes, LLP.
He has successfully defended a broad range of employers in both the federal and state courts. Gerlach concentrates his practice in the trial and arbitration of...
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Andrew Michael Bonderud
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Boston College Law School
Andrew Bonderud is a seasoned trial attorney, who represents clients in State and Federal court throughout Florida. He focuses his practice on serious personal injury and car accident cases; and State and Federal criminal defense, including complex white collar criminal cases, brought by the US Department of Justice and US Attorney Offices.
Andrew Bonderud earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors from Vanderbilt University in 2005, and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law School in 2012. Between college and law school, he was a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy.
While in the Navy, he deployed to...
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Robert G. Whittel
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Bankruptcy, Immigration and Products Liability
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...
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Carl G Hawkins
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(904) 780-0059
12574 Flagler Center Blvd
Suite 101
Jacksonville, FL 32258
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Securities and Trademarks
Florida Coastal School of Law
As a seasoned corporate, securities, and business transactions lawyer, Mr. Hawkins brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Here’s a glimpse into his multifaceted experience:
Intellectual Property Filings:
Mr. Hawkins has successfully navigated the intricate landscape of intellectual property (IP) filings. Whether it’s patents, trademarks, or copyrights, he has assisted clients in securing and protecting their innovative ideas and creations.
Capital Markets Transactions:
From initial public offerings (IPOs) to secondary offerings, he has advised companies on capital-raising strategies. His insights extend to compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, including the Exchange Act and state securities laws.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):
He has been...
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Lyudmyla Kolyesnik
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 5 years of experience
(904) 643-9015
4600 Touchton Road East
Building 100, Suite 150
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Free ConsultationBusiness
Florida Coastal School of Law
Lyudmyla is passionate about representing each client to achieve the best possible outcome though numerous methodologies in resolving disputes including negotiation, pre-litigation mediation, litigation, and trial or arbitration. Her practice areas include: construction-related disputes, construction defect litigation, business disputes, including breach of contract and trade secrets claims, trusts and estates contests, protection of beneficiaries' interests in probate litigation.
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Nichelle Lynn Womble
Ocala, FL Lawyer with 3 years of experience
603 E Fort King St,
Ocala, FL 34471
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Entertainment & Sports
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Nichelle Womble loves people and is passionate about advocating for human rights and diligently representing her clients in various kinds of lawsuits. She serves as an Attorney with Counsel in the American Islamic Relations office in Philadelphia, representing clients on criminal, civil rights, and civil law matters with a laudable winning rate. She fiercely fights for justice and equality.
As a litigation associate Ms. Womble offers legal advice and handles cases including criminal law/trials, sports/business, civil rights, police brutality, workplace discrimination, wage violations, labor rights violations, sexual assault, unlawful imprisonment, juvenile & family law, student defense/title ix, etc.
Prior to attending law...
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Ed Dean
Ocala, FL Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
University of Florida
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Matthew Benson Baggett
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Products Liability
The Florida State University College of Law
Matt Baggett founded Baggett Law in 2012. The firm was formed on the principle of providing personalized service and attention to every client. As a Jacksonville personal injury lawyer, Mr. Baggett represents accident victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.
Mr. Baggett represents accident victims who were injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip & fall accidents, Uber & Lyft accidents, or other accidents caused by the negligence of others. He also represents families of accident victims against the people or businesses who caused their loved one’s death. He fights for...
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Gregory J. Lesak
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 21 years of experience
(904) 895-5796
8280 Princeton Square Blvd. W
Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Bankruptcy, Business, Employment and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
Gregory J. Lesak, Jr., places great emphasis on attaining a profound comprehension of his clients' underlying businesses and their specific needs. While being results-driven and assertive, Mr. Lesak consistently prioritizes cost-effectiveness in all his endeavors. With extensive experience as a transactional attorney and litigation attorney, he has cultivated a unique perspective in assisting clients. His dual role as both client and attorney equips him with a comprehensive understanding of clients' business requirements and enables him to solve problems effectively. As a solution-oriented lawyer with a strong foundation in business knowledge, Mr. Lesak views problem-solving as the core responsibility of legal...
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Donald W. St. Denis
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Defense
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Fatima Skimin
Ocala, FL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Immigration
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law, Hassan II University, School of Law and University of Montpellier School of Law
Attorney Fatima Skimin represents foreign nationals in immigration law matters throughout the United States. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and admitted to practice law in Indiana, Louisiana, and the United States Federal District Court for the State of Indiana. Her Practice is limited to immigration and nationality law in the State of Florida and nationwide pursuant to 8 C.F.R. §§ 1292.1(a)(1), 292.1(a)(1), and 1.2.
Ms. Skimin holds offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Ocala, Florida
Attorney Skimin practice focuses exclusively on Immigration Law, including Family-Based Immigration such as Marriage Visa Fiancé & Family Reunification;...
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Logan Kyle McEwen
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
(904) 398-0900
1200 Riverplace Boulevard
Suite 800
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
I chose to enter the legal profession to serve others in need. While community service and civic engagement organizations are part of my personal life, I believe that the legal profession allows me to extend those values to my professional life.
I practice primarily in Jacksonville, Florida, where I live with my wife, our daughters, and our two dogs. My family is the most important part of my life and having them has only made me more appreciative and thankful for the opportunities I've been given.
When I'm not working I enjoy building computers, playing music, and reading.
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Joseph C. Shoemaker
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Business, Communications, Employment and Real Estate
University of Florida
Joseph C. Shoemaker is a shareholder with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, working primarily out of the firm's Leesburg office.
He specializes in Commercial Litigation, Employment & Labor Law, Business Law, and Commercial Real Estate. He practices many areas of law, including Internet Law, Sexual Harassment, Civil Litigation, and Wrongful Termination.
Joseph Shoemaker spent six years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Avionics Technician and served in Operation Desert Storm. During his time in the Corps he traveled to Asia and Europe.
After his time in the military, he pursued his B.A. degree from the...
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Kendall Erin Mills
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Kendall was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998. After completing law school, she worked as a general civil practitioner before committing her practice solely to workers compensation attorney.
Certified by the Florida Department of Insurance as an instructor in Florida Workers Compensation Attorney.
MSCC Certified by the International Commission on Heath Care Certification in 2013.
Kendall has lectured at numerous seminars, including continuing education classes for workers’ compensation claims professionals.
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Victoria Mussallem
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Stetson University College of Law
I am an experienced Florida Criminal Defense Attorney serving Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns Counties primarily. I am committed to defending the rights of the accused. My criminal law practice is 100% devoted to criminal defense. I have defended thousands of clients throughout my career and prosecuted none. Zero. Unlike former prosecutors, I have never worked a single day to send anyone to jail or prison. Police will say protecting the streets isn’t a 9-to-5 job. Neither is protecting your rights. If you or a loved one is arrested, you expect immediate response. And I...
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Kate Mesic
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 17 years of experience
(904) 619-2510
6550 St. Augustine Road
Suite 305
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Florida
I am an attorney who handles both criminal defense and business-related cases. My practice includes dealing with DUI, theft, and various other criminal cases. Additionally, I assist businesses in drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, shareholder agreements. I also support business owners in selling their businesses and reviewing franchise agreements. To begin discussing your case, you can schedule a free consultation by calling (904) 619-2510.
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Gina M. Girardot
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Products Liability, White Collar Crime and Workers' Comp
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Austin Claiborne
Lake City, FL Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Insurance Claims
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Lake City attorney Austin Robert Claiborne is Chief Litigation Counsel for The Law Offices of Duane E. Thomas.
Mr. Claiborne's areas of practice include Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Slip N Falls, General Negligence, and Wrongful Death.
Mr. Claiborne graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with his J.D. in 2020, and received his B.A. from the University of Florida in 2017 with a major in Criminology.
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Alida Catherine Darias
Ocala, FL Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
University of Florida
Alida Catherine Darias is an attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Ms. Darias works out of the firm's offices in Ocala and The Villages. She practices Personal Injury law, including Wrongful Death, Auto Accidents, Products Liability, and Premises Liability ("Slip & Falls"). Ms. Darias graduated from Florida International University with her B.S. (1985) and received her J.D. degree from the University of Florida (1997). She is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and is a former police officer with the Metro Dade Sheriff's Office.
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Henry George Ferro
Ocala, FL Attorney with 41 years of experience
Appeals
University of Dayton School of Law
I have been practicing law for more than 35 years, including a five year stint as a circuit judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
As an experienced litigator, in both state and federal court, I have aggressively represented clients at all levels of trial courts from criminal traffic matters to first degree murder charges. In the civil courts, I have represented clients in a range of cases involving contracts, business litigation, family matters, personal injury case, professional negligence matters (Medical Malpractice), defamation and cases involving fraud.
I have also had the pleasure of being the City Attorney for the...
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Kacie Kelly Hutchinson
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 20 years of experience
Employment and Insurance Defense
Florida Coastal School of Law
Kacie Kelly Hutchinson is a litigation attorney and focuses her practice on liability matters including insurance defense, personal injury, automobile and trucking liability, premises liability, professional liability, employment law, negligent security, and construction defects.
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Francis M. Boyer
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 17 years of experience
Business, Immigration, International and Real Estate
Florida Coastal School of Law
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...
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Camille Wilson
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
IP and Patents
Florida Coastal School of Law
A passionate and energetic patent attorney with a palpable enthusiasm for out there and be the next!
Camille Wilson began her education in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University where she developed her technical background and her love for technology. She then transferred to Texas A&M in Galveston to pursue a degree in maritime administration.
Directly out of law school, after passing both the Florida Bar and the Patent Bar, she worked as a contractor interacting with a team in the Research & Development department at a Fortune 50 Company. Because of the collaborative environment, she is listed as an inventor in...
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Gary T.J. Bryant
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
University of Florida
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Michael E. Dean
Ocala, FL Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Products Liability and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law
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William Michael Cavanaugh
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Immigration
Nova Southeastern University
Attorney William M. Cavanaugh is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as an expert in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. Mr. Cavanaugh was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005 and has concentrated his law practice exclusively on U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law and advocating on behalf of foreign nationals since 2006. He has extensive experience representing clients throughout the U.S. before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Courts), Board of Immigration Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Department of State and Department of Labor.
Mr. Cavanaugh received his J.D....
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JB Roth
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 20 years of experience
(904) 595-7900
12724 Gran Bay Parkway West
Suite 410
Jacksonville, FL 32258
Appeals
Hamline University School of Law
Appeals in Florida are completely different from what you might have experienced in the trial court. In fact, in a way, appeals have a different purpose, even if, ultimately, your purpose is always to win, and ours is always to give you the best chances to do so. We have developed the skills, nurtured the inclination, and accumulated the experience to best represent you on appeal.
As appellate court lawyers, we sharpen those skills every day. We are dedicated to our understanding of the law, to an obsessive research of the legal questions raised in your appeal, and to the art...
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Dennis Guidi
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Business
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Admitted to Florida Bar; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit; Director of Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Departments.
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Reed Grimm
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(904) 356-0700
50 North Laura Street
Suite 3500
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Free ConsultationBusiness, Insurance Defense and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law
Reed has been practicing law in the state of Florida for over 30 years. He is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, which deems him an expert in construction law and litigation matters, but that isn’t the only reason clients request to work with him. Reed prides himself on being able to understand each client’s focus, concern, and priorities without losing sight of the big picture. His long-standing relationships and experience within the industry give him a valuable point of view in recognizing possible disrupters for companies far before they...
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Leihernst Lamarre
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Tax
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Lamarre Law Group, P.A. Founder Leihernst Lamarre is more than just an experienced tax attorney. Mr. Lamarre has aided clients in resolving their most complex and challenging tax-related legal problems.
Having worked in the Tax field for over seven years for both the State of Florida as a Sales Tax Specialist and on the personal side for Taxpayers. He primarily focuses on Tax controversies, Tax debt resolution, and Tax Planning.
Leihernst attended Florida State University and then attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he received his J.D. and LL.M. in taxation. Mr. Lamarre is licensed to practice in Florida.
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Martin Louis Leibowitz
JACKSONVILLE, FL Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Miami School of Law
The Law Firm of Martin L. Leibowitz, P.A. was founded in 1996 and since that time has tirelessly represented both injured workers and insurance carriers. Martin L. Leibowitz, P.A. has earned its reputation as one of the most experienced and respected workers’ compensation boutique firms in the State of Florida. Our firm offers advice and legal counsel in several specialized areas of law. However, we focus on disputes arising from those work related injuries and occupational diseases which often plague Florida firefighters, park rangers/firefighters, police officers, and correctional officers. With over 40 years of combined expertise in representing Florida’s...
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William L. Roelke
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Cleveland State University
Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney and founder of Roelke Law, P.A., William Roelke fights aggressively to defend those facing criminal misdemeanor and/or felony charges. Roelke's practice areas include DUI/DWI, drug charges, violent crime, weapon violations, domestic violence, juvenile defense, theft crimes and all other misdemeanor and/or felony offenses.
With over 20 years experience as an attorney, William Roelke confidently defends his clients, no matter how severe the charge. Roelke treats his clients with dignity and respect, understanding that accused charges do not characterize an individual, and he therefore fights diligently to showcase his clients in the same way.
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Karen Winston
Jacksonville, FL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Immigration
Florida Coastal School of Law
Karen is an immigration and deportation defense attorney in Jacksonville, Florida. Upon graduating from law school, Karen was awarded an Equal Justice Works Fellowship sponsored by the Florida Bar and the Florida Bar Foundation. Through the Fellowship Karen created the Baker Defense Project of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, providing “Know Your Rights” presentations and free representation to foreign nationals facing deportation and detained at the Baker County Jail.
Now owner and President of The Law Office of Karen Winston, LLC, Karen’s practice focuses on family based immigration applications, asylum, removal defense, and humanitarian relief. Karen is an American Immigration Lawyers Association...
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Shands M. Wulbern
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 27 years of experience
Business and Employment
Mississippi College School of Law
Shands M. Wulbern is the founding attorney at the Jacksonville employment law firm, The Law Office of Shands M. Wulbern, P.A. Attorney Wulbern earned his Bachelor’s degree from Tulane University in 1994, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 1998. He began his legal career that same year, working as an assistant state attorney in Ocala, and prosecuting criminal offenses varying from misdemeanors to major felony cases. In 2000, Mr. Wulbern moved back to his hometown, Jacksonville, where he worked as an assistant public defender, representing indigent citizens facing various charges. During this time, Attorney...
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Cynthia Grooms-Marvin
Palatka, FL Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Florida
I am a graduate of Palatka High School and the seventh generation of a Putnam County family. After graduating as Palatka’s first National Merit Scholar, I attended St. Johns River Community College and obtained my B.A. with honors and J.D. from the University of Florida. I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1979.
I am passionate about equal access to the court system; and served indigent clients in South Florida through the Public Defender’s Office and Florida Rural Legal Services. I have been of-counsel to the Guardian ad Litem program, and also served for five years as a guardian...