Jupiter Lawyers

DAVID P. VITALE, JR. is an experienced trial attorney who has litigated cases throughout the state of Florida. Mr. Vitale was recently recognized for his achievements by The National Trial Lawyers, as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff attorney in Florida. In addition to pursing personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims on behalf of injured victims, Mr. Vitale also handles complex commercial and business litigation matters. As a result of his prior career as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York, Mr. Vitale has a unique business perspective in developing strategies that are efficient, effective,...

Florida personal injury lawyer Christopher Speed joined Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA as a Shareholder in 1994 after representing plaintiffs in Virginia for 20 years. He has spent his entire career pursuing justice for victims of personal injury, medical and legal negligence, aviation accidents and defective products.

MATTHEW K. SCHWENCKE began his legal practice as a defense attorney, where he gained experience in all facets of civil litigation. Defending hospitals and healthcare providers against multi-million dollar claims has given him insight into defense strategies and tactics, especially in medical malpractice litigation. Mr. Schwencke earned his law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he was a member of Stetsons award-winning Moot Court Board. While in law school, he served as intern to a federal magistrate judge, and prosecuted misdemeanor criminal offenses as a Certified Legal Intern for the Pinellas County State Attorney’s office. As an undergraduate,...

LINDSAY M. REINHART has concentrated her practice on tobacco litigation, first as a law clerk in Searcy Denney’s tobacco litigation department and then as an Associate attorney with the firm since 2018. She is admitted to practice in the State of Florida in all jurisdictions and is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the American Association for Justice.

JORDAN A. DULCIE began his legal career in medical malpractice defense at a boutique firm in Palm Beach Gardens, followed by broader civil litigation practice at a larger civil defense firm in Florida. His practice areas include not only medical malpractice, but automotive accidents and nursing home and assisted living cases. In 2019, 2020 and 2021 he was selected by Palm Beach Illustrated magazine as a top lawyer in the area of medical malpractice, and Florida Super Lawyers Magazine lists him as a 2021 “Rising Star.” As an attorney with Searcy Denney, Mr. Dulcie shares the firm’s...

T. HARDEE BASS III earned his law degree from Stetson University College of Law and his undergraduate degree from The Florida State University. Prior to joining Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA, Mr. Bass served as a felony prosecutor in the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. During his tenure, he handled nearly 50 jury trials to verdict, prosecuting crimes ranging from Driving Under the Influence to first degree felonies punishable by life in prison. Currently, Mr. Bass works with C. Calvin Warriner and David J. Sales. He is a member of The Florida Bar and the Palm...

When you come to Crary Buchanan law firm, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive. James L.S. Bowdish is a Stuart, Florida lawyer who can help you work through whatever complications you may be experiencing at this time. He attended Wake Forest University and went on to receive his law degree from Stetson Law School. Attorney Bowdish has been AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been board certified by the Florida Bar. He previously was the president of the Martin County Bar Association and is a member of the Southern and Middle Districts of the...

Attorney Lawrence E. Crary III attended the University of Florida, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. From there, he went on to pursue his law degree, graduating from the University of Florida College of Law with his Juris Doctorate in 1977. He is a member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and the Martin County Bar Association. He is a member of the Southern District of the United States District Court for the state of Florida. In addition, Attorney Crary is associated with the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits of the United States Courts...

Donnie Goodwin is a member of the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice in the state of Florida. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Currently he is General Counsel and Comptroller at TurnpikeInfo.com.

Even though I'm a New York Native, having Graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2006, I've been involved in South Florida and Litigating in the Personal Injury Field for over 10 years, representing Clients in all types of Accidents. Even though I Specialize in Truck Accidents, I'm also familiar with Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents and Dog Bite Cases. In my free time, I'm a full time baseball coach for my two sons and a dance partner for my daughter. I'm also a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and was a awarded the Presidential...

I provide quality legal representation and advocate for the rights and best interests of my clients. I keep clients informed of processes and proceedings and cater to client’s emotions during and throughout litigation.

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MARA RITCHIE PONCY HATFIELD, who holds dual degrees in environmental law, began consulting with Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley on issues related to environmental and entertainment law in 2006 before becoming an associate with the firm in 2012. Since then, she has assisted the firm’s clients in obtaining recoveries for injuries arising out of environmental contamination, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, catastrophic automobile crashes, defective products and premises liability (including but not limited to slip and falls). She continues to work on intellectual property and consumer-based class action lawsuits as well.

ADAM HECHT, a veteran of more than 75 felony and misdemeanor jury trials as an Assistant State Attorney, now works with Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. handling medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death and products liability cases.

Mr. Weisser is a Partner and Shareholder of the firm. He has practiced law in South Florida since 1996. He began his professional career as Assistant State Attorney in Miami, Florida, prosecuting an extensive felony criminal caseload and tried forty jury trials with only 3 resulting in acquittals. Subsequently, he has been actively involved in Civil Trial Litigation handling all phases of civil cases involving Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse, Trucking Accidents, Products Liability and Motor Vehicle Accidents. Mr. Weisser has handled cases that have generated over $50 million from jury verdicts or settlements...

Michael “Mike” Celeste, Jr. was born and raised in Milford, Mass. He received his B.A. in American Studies at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut in 1975, where he also played varsity football and lacrosse – with Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots. Mike graduated with honors from Nova Law School in 1986, where he was the president of the student chapter of ATLA (American Trial Lawyers Association) and represented Nova Law in the Southern Regional Mock Trial Competitions. While attending Nova Law, Mike was the recipient of the first Krupnick & Campbell, P.A. award, which was...

John F. Romano is a partner at Romano Law Group. He is a civil trial advocate board-certified by the Florida Bar, the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. He is also a member of the Taos Group, an association of prominent trial attorneys from around the country who work together to better serve their clients’ needs. John F. Romano’s practice areas include: Auto and truck accident litigation Premises liability cases Product liability Camp Lejeune water contamination cases CPAP recall cases Infant formula injury and death cases Business litigation Pharmaceutical drug cases Pharmaceutical medical device cases Insurance litigation Criminal defense Results Oriented He has successfully litigated to a...

Andrew J. Boloy, Esq. is an Associate at Pike & Lustig, LLP..
Andrew focuses his practice on Business Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, and Personal Injury.

He received his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law in May 2018 and a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Atlantic University in December 2013 graduating with a major in Political Science. While attending Florida Atlantic University, Andrew interned for the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel in Fort Pierce, Florida where he assisted the defense in a high profile capitol murder trial. Prior to law school, he worked in...

Christopher A. Gaston is the managing partner of The Law Offices of Gaston and Mentor, PLLC. Mr. Gaston provides comprehensive business and family immigration representation to clients worldwide.He has substantial experience handling complex immigration law matters and brings an innovative and problem-solving approach to challenging immigration cases. Mr. Gaston takes pride in helping individuals and businesses overcome immigration hurdles as they expand into the global marketplace as well as helping individuals and families secure the access they need to the United States.

Todd Romano maintains a practice in the areas of Personal Injury/Wrongful Death, Interstate/Intrastate Trucking and Bus Litigation, Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes, Motor Vehicle Crash Claims, Pedestrian Injury Claims, Vehicle and Truck Burn/Explosion Injury Litigation, and Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation. Mr. Romano received his B.A. degree in Sociology from the University of Iowa in May of 1995. He then enrolled in post-graduate studies in Psychology while completing his final season as a scholarship student-athlete (place-kicker and punter) on the Iowa Football Team, where he played for the legendary college football coach, Hayden Fry. He ended his career after the 1995 season...

Eric Romano is a Board Certified Trial Attorney with Romano Law Group in West Palm Beach, Florida. He received his B.S. degree in Business Management from Florida State University in 1993, where he played football for Coach Bobby Bowden, and he earned his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1997. State Attorneys Office He began his career in 1997 as a prosecutor with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant State Attorney, he prosecuted a wide variety of criminal cases in the Misdemeanor, Juvenile, Domestic Violence and Felony trial divisions. He left the...

I have been practicing personal injury and workers' compensaiton law in both Florida and Georgia for over 21 years. I believe in providing my clients with aggressive representation to obtain the best possible results. I have a proven track record of success over my career. However, when a client has been involved in an accident there is more than just needing a tough lawyer. I believe in taking the time to educate my clients on the legal process and being there for them at every step along the way. My clients meet me at the...

Phil is a founding partner of the law firm of Thompson & Thomas, P.A. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Auburn University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn in 1992 . Phil attended the University of Florida College of Law and graduated with Honors in 1995. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996 and was licensed to practice before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals that same year. He was also admitted to the U.S. Federal District Court for both the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida...

Ms. Anthony is an honors graduate from Florida State University College of Law and has been practicing law since 1993. Prior to founding Legal & Compliance, LLC, she served as Chief Legal Counsel for a national investment banking firm and NASDAQ broker dealer with over 200 employees. Ms. Anthony headed the firm's legal and compliance department and coordinated all legal work for the firm including all aspects of FINRA and SEC regulations, FINRA arbitrations, and public and private transactions.

Before pursuing his legal career, Andrew Stine served in the U.S. Army as a medic for 12 years. He was honorably discharged in 1999, and he decided to help others through law practice. He studied at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, and received his Juris Doctor. After completing law school, he served at the Palm Beach Office of Public Defenders Appellate Division, where he represented those appealing criminal convictions for both misdemeanors and felonies. He currently practices at his own firm, Andrew D. Stine, P.A., and has gained over 10 years of experience as an attorney. He has represented clients at both...

Scott focuses his legal practice working with business owners to provide advice on asset protection, contract negotiations, corporate governance, and securities law. Scott’s experience includes extensive litigation experience that informs his approach to advising clients on various business transactions. While his practice is based in Florida, he is also admitted in Michigan and Illinois and has represented clients in many other jurisdictions.

Katherine (Kate) Clark joined the Law Office of Joshua W. Deckard in August of 2017. Ms. Clark was born and raised in Middlefield, Connecticut.

Ms. Clark attended Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and she also spent one semester studying abroad in Florence, Italy. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. While Ms. Clark pursued her Bachelor’s degree, she also received her paralegal certification, which piqued her interest in the study of law.

Upon her graduation from Marist College, Ms. Clark attended Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, Connecticut. She graduated Cum Laude, and she also...

Donald J. Freeman, Esquire specializes in commercial litigation in state and federal courts, real estate and commercial transactions, business law and admiralty law. The firm office is located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Mr. Freeman graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967. He then served for four years as an Officer in the United States Coast Guard and commanded the 95 foot patrol boat, Cape Shoalwater, out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Freeman graduated from the University of Miami Law School in 1974. Mr. Freeman moved to...

egan working for Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA in 1994, and works primarily with James W. Gustafson and T. Hardee Bass on tobacco litigation, overseeing and litigating the firm’s more than 500 cases. Previously, she has worked on products liability, catastrophic automobile accident, personal injury and commercial litigation cases.

Chad Hastings was born in Teaneck, New Jersey and raised in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he graduated from Port St. Lucie High School. Chad attended the University of Central Florida, where he received his B.S. in Finance in 1997. While at U.C.F., Chad was actively involved in Student Government as the Comptroller, served his fraternity Alpha Tau Omega as the Treasurer, and worked with Habitat for Humanity. Chad attended law school at the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University where he earned his J.D. in 2001.

Chad joined the firm in 2007, having previously worked at a...

I focus my practice on the representation of plaintiffs in pharmaceutical and medical device product liability claims and other complex personal injury, products liability and medical malpractice claims.

Mr. Doner was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983 and has garnered a long list of professional accolades and accomplishments throughout his career, including having been admitted entry into the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Adam is a Partner at the law offices of Gordon & Doner and provides a comprehensive range of both experience and knowledge to our firm.