Grand Ridge Lawyers

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...

Ingrid Borges Perez is the founder and Principal Attorney of IBP Immigration law, a boutique business and immigration law firm dedicated to assisting foreign nationals. She is a native of Brazil and has lived in the United States since childhood. She has first-hand, personal experience with the language, cultural, and financial barriers that immigrants face. This gives her a unique perspective into these challenges and it is a guiding principle in her work. Prior to founding IBP Immigration Law, Ms. Perez founded another successful immigration focusing exclusively in immigration law. Ms. Perez also has years of experience as a Criminal Defense...

ADMITTED -Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1974 EDUCATION -Florida State University -B.S., 1972 -J.D., with Honors, 1974 -Law Clerk to the Industrial Relations Commission, 1973 PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS -Author: “Evaluating Job Searches and Earnings in a Self-Employment Setting,” News and 440 Report (Summer 1988) -“Wage Loss Under the New Worker’s Compensation Statute,” 63 Florida Bar Journal 10 (November 1989) -Guest Speaker, “The 1989 Legislative Changes Concerning Workers’ Compensation,” South Florida Risk and Insurance Management Society (February 1990) -Instructor, State of Florida approved for Adjuster Continuing Legal Education, 1991 MEMBERSHIPS -Orange County Bar Association -American Bar Association -The Florida Bar -Member, Worker’s Compensation Section -The Association of Trial Lawyers of America -Board Certified Workers’...

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...

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...

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

Alex is an expert on U.S. Immigration Law and represents clients throughout the world. Before becoming an immigration attorney, Alex was an immigrant himself - living in China for 6 years. While in China, Alex earned an LLM (legal Masters) in International Relations, studied Chinese Medicine, trained in Shaolin gongfu, worked, and met the love of his life. Alex specializes in providing diligent, personal representation to every client. While working for prior large law firms, Alex noticed an odd practice: firms walled attorneys off from clients. Alex started Immigos to provide a better choice for clients. ...

Attorney Lauren Roderick Brusca is the founder of Brusca Law, a firm located in Orlando, and handles a variety of Family Law and Consumer Law cases with an emphasis on creative problem solving and preventative legal strategies. In pursuing her passion to help others, Ms. Brusca understands the struggles of families and consumers and takes pride in working diligently to obtain the best results.

Ms. Brusca is a native Floridian and is a long standing resident of Orlando. After attending the University of Central Florida and earning her bachelor’s degree, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution and...

Keith Patrick Arago is a litigation attorney with the Central Florida full service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He practices Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Consumer Litigation, Probate Litigation, Defamation (Slander/Libel) Litigation. Mr. Arago attended Franciscan University of Steubenville for his undergraduate studies. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History in 2008. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2011. He is a member of the Christian Legal Society, Catholic Lawyers Guild, and Osceola County Bar Association. He has received numerous awards, including the Francis Parkman...

Michelle received her B.B.A. at Hofstra University and later went on to study at the City University School of Law at Queens College, where she received her J.D. in 1997. That year, she began practicing law in New York, where she worked for the Insurance Defence Specialty Firm of Longo & D’Apice, Esq. There, she specialized in civil litigation and gained valuable experience as a trial attorney while representing defendants and Insurance companies.

She moved to Florida in 2001, where she began to focus exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death cases. She feels that her experience working for insurance companies...

Board certified in civil trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Florida Bar. Less than 1% of Florida lawyers are board certified in civil trial law. Practicing with an emphasis in wrongful death, personal injury, and insurance disputes since 1985 in Florida and Georgia. Fellow of International Society of Barristers, Life Fellow of American Board of Trial Advocates, Member - Super Lawyer, Member - Best Lawyers In America, and AV Rated Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory.

Andrew Moses attended the University of Florida as both an undergraduate and law school graduate student. As a law student he began practicing criminal law. He devoted much of his final semester of law school as an intern with the State Attorney's Office in Alachua County. Andrew has been practicing criminal law his entire career. After graduating from law school he began working as an Assistant State Attorney prosecuting cases in Orange County. During his time as an Assistant State Attorney, Andrew handled all types of cases ranging from misdemeanors to such serious felonies as drug trafficking and armed robbery. His...

Orlando Family Law Attorney David Roberts handles a variety of Family Law cases. By restricting his practice solely to this dynamic area of law, he has developed a level of expertise that is conducive to achieving results. After graduating with honors from the University of Florida in May of 1992 with a degree in Finance (4.0 GPA), Mr. Roberts attended law school at the University of Florida’s College of Law. An avid student of business even before starting his own firm, Mr. Roberts utilizes his understanding of this area in complex divorce litigation. A long time resident of Florida...

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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Immigration Attorney Nayef A. Mubarak is a lifelong resident of central Florida. As an associate at NeJame Law, he devotes his entire practice to helping clients with various immigration needs, including, among other matters, family reunification, deportation, asylum, and naturalization cases. Mr. Mubarak worked at NeJame Law as a legal intern while he was in law school. After being admitted to practice in Florida, he went to work with another Orlando law firm, and finally returned to NeJame Law as an associate in the growing Immigration Division in 2011. In 2016 he created his own law firm, Mubarak Law. ...

John W. Zielinski attended the University of Illinois, earning his bachelor's degree in 1983 and his Juris doctorate in 1986. Mr. Zielinski has more than 25 years of civil litigation experience, practicing in several jurisdictions, including Florida (2001) and Illinois (1986). He litigates disputes in both state and federal courts, including the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Florida. He routinely and successfully litigates civil disputes, including commercial contract disputes, real estate contracts, commercial and residential landlord/tenant disagreements, mortgage foreclosure cases, and contested wills. In...

Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra’s practice is limited to high stakes immigration and nationality law matters. A Board Certified Expert in Immigration and Nationality Law, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra is AV rated “Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine. As the Florida Bar’s website explains, less than 8% of all lawyers in Florida have earned Board Certification. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra has also been a member of the National Advocates Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40. He presently serves on the Florida Bar Immigration & Nationality Law Certification Committee. He further served on the Executive Committee for the National Advocates Top 40...

Mark NeJame received both his Bachelor's Degree and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida. He graduated from UF’s, College of Law, in 1980. He is based primarily in Central Florida with his main office in Orlando. His firm has other satellite offices in Central Florida. He has routinely handled both state and federal cases and clients throughout Florida, having practiced in numerous counties throughout the state as well as in all of Florida’s federal district courts; the Middle, Northern and Southern U.S. Districts. In addition to Florida, he has represented clients and handled cases in numerous other states...

My promise to you is simple: I will provide you with the best, honest, efficient, and personal legal services you can ask for. I will keep you informed about your options and phases of your case, will fiercely protect your rights, make sure that no one takes advantage of you or your situation, and advocate for you until justice prevails.

I was born and raised in the lovely island of Puerto Rico. However, I have been a long time resident of the Central Florida area for many years now. Although the practice of law is my job, I am fortunate...

Shahzad Ahmed is a Board Certified Immigration Lawyer. He is one of only 70 Board Certified attorneys in the state of Florida for Immigration and Nationality Law. Mr. Ahmed is a Partner with NeJame Law and the Senior Attorney and Litigator for the Firm's Immigration Division. Mr. Ahmed has approximately a decade of experience in handling virtually every type of immigration case. He has litigated hundreds of cases and appeared before dozens of Immigration Judges where he has successfully represented multiple individuals and businesses in a wide variety of matters. His works have been noted and cited in press...

Stephen Brown graduated with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Prior to law school, he earned dual bachelors degrees at The Florida State University covering three majors: Political Science, Social Science and Environmental Studies. At the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Stephen participated in the Virgil Hawkins Family Law Clinic where he helped several clients navigate through various family law issues. He also participated in an externship at Florida Institutional Legal Services assisting inmates in the Florida Department of Corrections obtain various services upon their release to help prevent recidivism. Additionally,...

My name is Neyza Guzman, and I’m a family-focused attorney serving Central Florida, with a passion for helping families navigate challenging times. Born and raised in Orlando, I’ve dedicated my career to family law, with training in Collaborative Family Law from Barry University School of Law. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Business Administration and Psychology - an academic foundation that strengthens my ability to support clients with empathy and strategic insight. I approach every case with the same care and dedication I would give to my own family. Outside of work, I enjoy spending...

Ileana M. Rivera speaks English and Spanish and has 11 years of experience in the immigration field. She takes pride in being one of the fully bilingual and highly experienced attorneys in the Orlando area, offering full-service immigration representation. Focusing exclusively on immigration law, Attorney Rivera has successfully represented thousands of clients in a wide range of processes, including naturalizations, family petitions, PERMs, EB2 NIWs, I-601 waivers, I-290B motions, removal of conditions with waivers, L1A visas, and E2 visas, among others. Serving the large Hispanic community, many of whom struggle to find competent legal representation, has been both a privilege and...

Nathan Ryan LaBar grew up in Central Florida. He attended the University of Florida and received a degree in Psychology and in Economics. Following undergraduate work, he attended the University of Florida Law School. While studying in Gainesville, he worked for a prestigious personal injury law firm and learned firsthand what it takes to represent people in disadvantaged situations. He used this knowledge, along with his experience as an attorney representing large insurance companies, to effectively represent his present day clients that are now fighting against those same insurance companies. Mr. LaBar represents all men, women, and children...

Mr. Adams received his Juris Doctorate from the Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University, graduating in the top 5% of his class. In law school, Mr. Adams was a member of Law Review, as well as, the Chief Advocate for the Moot Court Honor Society. He attended law school as a Dean Fellow Scholarship recipient. While in law school, Mr. Adams received the "Book Award" (highest grade) in Corporations, Tax, and Appellate Practice. Prior to seeking higher education, Mr. Adams served in the United States Army and the New Jersey Army National Guard. He is a veteran of the...

As a Partner of the Law Offices of Russo Pelletier & Sullivan, I limit my practice of law to represent only those clients charged with criminal offenses and DUIs. Both I and my partner Tim Sullivan are former state prosecutors. My experience as an Assistant State Attorney with the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida has given me invaluable legal knowledge and insight into the strategies and tactics often used by prosecutors in trying criminal cases. This experience allows myself and Mr. Sullivan to develop unique, creative strategies in an effort to obtain the best possible outcome in each and every...

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...

FREE phone consultation with Orlando Immigration Lawyer Gail S. Seeram, who has 25+ years of experience winning immigration cases, defending immigrants and uniting families. She was named 2020 Orlando Lawyer of the Year for Immigration Law by Orlando Magazine and honored as Best Lawyer for Immigration Law in 2016-2024 by U.S. News & World Report & Orlando Magazine. Attorney Gail Seeram had 19 TV interviews with major news networks in Orlando, Florida on various immigration matters (watch videos below). She has been practicing in her Orlando office for 20+ years. Since immigration law is U.S. Federal Law, we...

Suzanne Meehle has been at the forefront of business in Florida for nearly two decades. Her practical experience representing companies has propelled her to the forefront of business, technology, entertainment, and intellectual property law. Meehle Law supports clients requiring general and specialized business legal services across a wide range of industries, earning yearly recognition as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers. Suzanne spent 12 years in the software industry as a database and systems engineer before attending law school. She holds a special affinity for helping technology clients, including AR/VR, AI, software developers, engineering firms, biometrics companies, and IT service providers. Suzanne...

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Justin is patent attorney concentrating in patent prosecution with an emphasis on mechanical devices. He also prepares infringement and non-infringement opinions in a multitude of fields, including medical devices and nutraceuticals. Justin has experience with challenging pending patent applications using third-party submissions and issued patents using the Inter Partes Review process. He is also able to discuss foreign filing options and strategy with an eye toward the best protection at the lowest cost. His professional experience was in the field of petrochemicals, particularly liquefied natural gas or LNG. Responsibilities included fire system design, cryogenic butterfly valve vendor selection...

Steven C. Ruth is the managing- trial attorney of The Ruth Law Team. For over 35 years he has exclusively represented thousands of families in successfully obtaining compensation for their injuries or wrongful death due to the negligent conduct of individuals, corporations, and insurance companies. He conducts jury trials involving auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as defective products, elderly abuse, and medical malpractice. He is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida and Minnesota, the Federal Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the Federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of the United States...

Frank Fernandez has been practicing law for over 26 years in the Tampa Bay area and Hillsborough County. In 1992 he received his undergraduate degree from St. Louis University, which he attended under a full academic scholarship. He received his law degree from the Florida State University College of Law in 1995 and became a member of he Florida Bar later that year. Frank has appeared on behalf of his clients at the trial and appellate level in Federal and State courts all throughout Florida. He has dedicated his legal career to specialize in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. As a personal injury lawyer, Frank...

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.

I am Timothy J. Sierra, a bankruptcy attorney with more than 24 years of legal experience. I specialize 100% of my practice in bankruptcy and work with clients in the Tampa Bay, Riverview, and Brandon areas. Visit our website at www.timsierra.com or give me a call today at (813)258-3455 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Lesly Carmen Longa Vaillancourt litigated and defended claims on behalf of individuals against corporations for over 10 years. Today she focuses her practice on wills, estate planning and family mediation. Attorney Longa speaks Spanish, has represented foreign nationals in U.S. Courts, and also handles a variety of international matters for business and estate planning clients. She is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator who can help divorcing couples file for divorce and negotiate an agreement without attorneys, preserving the family's dignity and empowering folks to decide for themselves what is best for them and their children. ...

Terri Cromley is a managing partner of the firm. She was born and raised in Ohio. She is an avid sports fan and enjoys cheering on our hometown Bradenton Marauders. She also attends as many Lightning games as possible. She is active in the Bradenton community and actively supports and organizes charitable fundraisers.

Ryan began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney with the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, where he tried over 50 jury trials (and over 200 non-jury trials) at both the felony and misdemeanor levels. He then went on to practice law for a prominent insurance defense firm until the fall of 2007, when he joined the Plaintiff’s side and began helping Injury victims. He now represents plaintiffs’ rights in personal injury and wrongful death claims. In the past Ryan has defended insurance companies and their insureds, which provides him with a unique insight into the inner workings of...

I have accumulated years of experience in civil trial practice, focusing on litigation and arbitrations. I earned my B.S. in 1976 and my J.D. in 1979, both from Stetson University. My primary practice area involves defending medical malpractice cases, where I represent both physicians and hospitals in litigation, arbitration, and Department of Health investigations. Additionally, I manage the defense of premises liability and product liability cases for major grocery store chains, as well as for physician practice locations and a hospital. My experience also extends to handling the defense of automobile, bad faith, PIP/UM, and general insurance litigation. I have...

Robert advises clients in the areas of cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, cyber insurance, e-discovery and emerging technologies.