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Rajan Joshi
Orlando, FL Attorney with 25 years of experience
Appeals and White Collar Crime
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Criminal Defense Lawyer Rajan Joshi received his Bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida in 1996, and earned his law degree with Honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 2000. While in law school, Rajan Joshi demonstrated academic excellence, earning the highly coveted Book Award in Criminal Procedure (highest grade). Mr. Joshi was also selected and employed by the Dean of Student Affairs to tutor first-year contract students and conducted his own class to prepare the students for their final exam. Mr. Joshi also worked as a legal intern at the Seminole County State Attorney's Office...
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Anna Garcia
Orlando, FL Attorney with 2 years of experience
Immigration
University of Florida Levin College of Law, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of International Relations and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of International Relations
Anna Garcia is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Garcia Immigration Law, LLC. Originally from Ukraine, she earned her Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws degrees from the Institute of International Relations of National T. Shevchenko University of Ukraine, the country’s most prestigious university. Anna pursued her U.S. legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she earned her LL.M. degree in Comparative Law.
Anna Garcia is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri and is a member of the Central Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), as well as...
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Michael Scott Herring
Sanford, FL Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
With over 29 years of trial experience, attorney Michael Herring has zealously represented those that have been accused of all crimes, the injured and small business interests in all state courts of Central Florida. Herring and Herring P.A., a third generation Sanford Fl Law Firm, is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, conveniently located in the County Seat of Sanford, Seminole County, Florida. As a criminal defense lawyer, Michael Herring has been representing the accused for more than two decades in Central Florida. He handles a wide variety of cases ranging from high profile felonies to simple misdemeanors. Mr. Herring...
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Joseph Coughlan
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(407) 440-1911
5104 North Orange Blossom Trail
Suite 224
Orlando, FL 32810
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
First and foremost, I’m a regular Joe, just like anybody else.
I know what it’s like to deal with insurance companies when a loved one is suffering through expensive medical treatments. When I was growing up, my sister battled a serious illness, and my family had to fight constantly to get her the treatment and benefits she deserved.
No stranger to hard work, standing up for those in need, and giving back to the community, I spent over a decade working in and operating group homes for developmentally disabled adults and children before law school.
While attending Florida A & M University College...
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Veronica Anderson
Sanford, FL Attorney
Business and Real Estate
University of Mississippi School of Law
Veronica Anderson, Esq. is the founding shareholder of Anderson and Associates, P.A.. She started the firm in 2000, after serving 12 years in the government at the local and state levels. Schedule your consultation with Mrs. Anderson today!
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Paul Eric Courtright
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationWestern Michigan University Cooley Law School
Paul's practice is focused on providing his clients with "good judgment" and Paul prides himself on working hard to see that his clients move towards fixing problems and preparing for a better future. Paul concentrates on matters involving business law, entertainment law, replevin law, real estate, landlord-tenant, probate, wills, estates, and trust law. Paul has been appointed several times by Florida Courts as personal representative and attorney ad litem in complex and sensitive litigation matters involving probate and wrongful death, as well as in representing unknown parties and historic landmarks in real estate foreclosure and eminent domain...
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Andrew Peter Zesinger
Orlando, FL Attorney with 21 years of experience
Business, Employment and Insurance Claims
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Andrew Peter Zesinger is a senior associate with NeJame Law, P.A. Born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mr. Zesinger earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health Policy Administration from The Pennsylvania State University in 1999. He created a summer externship in the business administration department that emphasized and analyzed universal health care coverage. Mr. Zesinger earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Mr. Zesinger began his career as a judicial clerk for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida.
Attorney Andrew Zesinger focuses his practice in civil litigation throughout the state of Florida. Mr. Zesinger also handles...
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Raymond Sloan
Clermont, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Barry University
Fighting Tickets in Lake, Sumter, Hernando,& Marion County, Florida.
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Paige L. Carlos
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Real Estate
Florida A&M University College of Law
Paige L. Carlos devotes the majority of her practice to Real Estate Law. She also has ample experience practicing Family Law and handling dissolutions of marriage, child support issues, child custody disputes and mediations. She takes her work very seriously and enjoys being able to help her clients through difficult times. Paige has a real passion for people and she strives to put forth her best effort to serve those who cannot serve themselves. Paige grew up in Southern Connecticut. In 2009 Paige received her Bachelor’s degree from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York where she majored in Africana...
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Richard Nick Kelley
Kissimmee, FL Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University and Florida State University College of Law
Experience: • More than 30 years experience • Former Prosceutor for Orange and Osceola County • Handled Capitol Cases involving the Death Penalty • Handled Thousands of Criminal Cases • Handled Thousands of DUI and Traffic Cases Licensed To Practice: • United States Supreme Court • United States District Court Middle District Florida • All Florida State Courts
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Ziona Kopelovich
New Port Richey, FL Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Stetson University College of Law
Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. Phone consultations available. Free Initial Consultation. I have personal experience with hundreds of bankruptcy cases, ranging from simple chapter 7 cases to complex chapter 13 cases, stop Foreclosures, discharge or repay debt to IRS and Student loans. Put an end to creditor harassment and help with business bankruptcy's. I know the process and the nuances of bankruptcy law. Few attorneys possess my background and extensive experience in this area of the law.
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Maggie Jo Hilliard
Trinity, FL Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Business
Florida Coastal School of Law
Dual-licensed attorney in Kentucky and Florida representing individuals and organizations in state and federal civil and criminal matters.
Former prosecutor and former public defender.
Business developer and creative consultant for entrepreneurs, candidates, companies and nonprofits.
Legal research and writing professional open to contract with other legal practitioners as co-counsel.
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Joshua James Logan
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFlorida Coastal School of Law
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LITIGATED / ARBITRATED / MEDIATED 1,000+ Contract Law Cases.
CONDUCTED several dozen business MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
COUNSELED DEALERSHIP and FRANCHISE clients from Florida to Hawaii and over half the states in between.
ADMITTED to practice law in FLORIDA and represents clients outside of the state through association with local attorneys.
MEMBER of the American Bar Association, the ABA Forum on Franchising, and the Florida Bar Association.
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Howard Sutter
Jacksonville, FL Attorney with 44 years of experience
Native to Miami, in Jacksonville for 20 + years, avid sailor and dedicated to taking proper care of my clients. I practice maritime law in large part because I love boats. I handle appeals because I enjoy research, writing, and working with other attorneys.
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Tee Persad
Orlando, FL Attorney with 30 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Business
New York University School of Law and University of Akron
Mr. Persad has worked in the legal profession for over 20 years. He is licensed to practice law in Florida, the United States Virgin Islands, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. He earned his Juris Doctor degree and his Masters in Public Administration degree from the University of Akron in 1993 and 1994, respectively. He also holds a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration from the University of the Virgin Islands and a diploma in paralegal studies from New York University.
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Ahmad Yakzan
Orlando, FL Attorney with 14 years of experience
Immigration
Stetson University College of Law and Stetson University College of Law
Experience Unrivaled Service in the Immigration Law Field! The story of the American Dream Law Office PLLC starts with the dream of a young Lebanese man coming to the United States to become an attorney. This young man persevered against long odds. He attended Stetson University and received the best education one could receive. In 2011, he became a member of the Florida Bar, opening the door to helping immigrants like himself achieve their lifelong dreams of becoming Americans. That young man experienced what it is like to be away from his family. The young man’s name was Ahmad Yakzan,...
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Ryan C. Morris
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
3564 Avalon Park Blvd. East
Ste. 1 #139
Orlando, FL 32828
Free ConsultationAppeals
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Ryan graduated with a B.S. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. A Florida Bright Futures Scholarship recipient and Dean’s List honoree, he then began a career in business and sales management. Having a strong desire to advocate and continue with his legal career, he attended Barry College of Law in Orlando, Florida. While attending law school on an academic scholarship, Ryan worked as a law clerk in an established criminal defense firm. He additionally participated in an internship with the Osceola County Attorney’s Office and a judicial externship under Circuit Judge Jenifer M....
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Tonya Cromartie
Daytona Beach, FL Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
University of Florida
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Darrin T. Mish
Tampa, FL Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationTax
Golden Gate University, School of Law
Darrin T. Mish is a Nationally recognized Attorney whose practice focuses on representing clients across the United States with IRS Problems. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbel and is a member of the American Society of IRS Problem Solvers and the Tax Freedom Institute. He has been honored by a listing in Martindale-Hubbel's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. His passion is providing IRS help to taxpayers with both individual and payroll tax problems. He also spends a great deal of time traveling the nation providing training to attorneys, CPAs and Enrolled Agents how to handle their toughest cases with the...
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Justin A. Meyer
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(321) 888-3334
6900 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard
Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32827
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
I have worked for Finra, a financial regulator; LeClairRyan; and the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia. I have been recognized as a Technology Litigation Fellow by the Center for Legal and Court Technology, in Williamsburg, Virginia and was selected to participate in the Center’s annual lab trial. I focus on corporate law and estate planning for the small business owner. During my time at Finra, I worked in Registration and Disclosure, developing policies relating to past criminal sanctions, as well as assisting in decisions regarding expungment of customer complaints against registered brokers. While at LeClairRyan, I...
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Raymond LaBella
Orange Park, FL Attorney with 22 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Consumer and Insurance Claims
Florida Coastal School of Law
Admitted to practice
Supreme Court of Florida
Superior Courts of Connecticut
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
Publications and Academics
The Small Claims Clinic, writer and instructor, 2004 to present
A joint pro bono collaboration between the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and LaBella Law, P.L.
The Probate Process from Start to Finish, contributing writer and instructor
Continuing Legal Education division of National Business Institute, 2007...
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Lawrence Joseph Disparti
Holiday, FL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Employment and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
LARRY WINS!
Chicago personal injury, disability, workers’ compensation and employment lawyers. Disparti Law Group has recovered over 1 Billion dollars for our clients and named one of the most influential law firms by Trial Lawyer Magazine. Our top-rated lawyers have represented those injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip & fall, work injury and social security disability. No fee unless we win. Have you been injured? Call now Chicago (312) 600-6000. Tampa (727) 600-6000.
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David G. Hamilton
Edgewater, FL Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Business and Consumer
University of North Dakota School of Law
Licensed to Practice Law in Florida Court and Federal Court
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of North Dakota School of Law
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Idaho College of Business
Educational Leadership
Sierra Nevada College
Bachelors of Science in Accounting (B.S.)
Brigham Young University - Idaho
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D. Michael Lins
Tampa, FL Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Florida State University College of Law
I am an attorney with over thirty years of law practice experience in the Tampa Bay area. My practice concentrates in the areas of estate planning, probate, estate litigation, elder law, business and contract law, personal injury and wrongful death, .
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Heather M. Meglino
Orlando, FL Attorney with 13 years of experience
Business and Employment
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Heather M. Meglino serves as General Counsel for Quality One Wireless and is the chief legal officer for the organization. She has broad experience counseling clients in areas spanning every aspect of business and commercial law, including contracts, complex business litigation, fraud-misrepresentation, employment law, intellectual property, and licensing.
Heather was previously Founder at Meglino Law, a law firm focused on business and commercial law. Additionally, Heather litigated cases including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, overtime and unpaid wages, FMLA leave and disability issues, employment contracts, whistleblower and other employment law claims under various state and federal laws. She is licensed...
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John Francis Blake McMenamin Jr.
New Port Richey, FL Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Nova Southeastern University
Injured?
Property Insurance Dispute? Hurricane damage?
Construction defect?
SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY, DON'T JUST BE A FILE NUMBER!
I started McMenamin Law Group to bring customer service back to the practice of law. if you need a lawyer, call me! (727) 741-3913. Check My online reviews!
I am originally from the Finger Lakes region of new York State. However, I have been in Florida for more than 20 years. I live and work in Pasco County, Florida but work throughout the State. I built my practice on personalized customer service and learned a lot about what NOT to do while...
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Linda D. Carley
Daytona Beach,, FL Attorney with 39 years of experience
(386) 281-3340
435 S Ridgewood Ave,
Suite 205
Daytona Beach,, FL 32114
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Real Estate and Trademarks
Stetson University College of Law
Experienced, wise, and compassionate. From thirty plus years of being a circuit court judge and an attorney, Linda is not your ordinary attorney. She uses common sense and practical advice for you to resolve legal problems as quickly, saving relationships, money and time.
Her law practice caters to individuals with legal issues related to life transitions and caters to individuals who understand how important it is to resolve legal issues that threaten the security of their family, home, and business. Her knowledge and experience from serving as both judge and attorney gives her a unique perspective that enables her to project...
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Scot Andrew Silzer
Orlando, FL Attorney with 39 years of experience
Business and Immigration
Georgetown University Law Center and DePaul College of Law
Practice specializing in complex business and immigration law issues as well as strategic immigration planning for businesses, employers and individuals.
Principal attorney in the Orlando-based law firm SilzerLaw Chartered that focuses on immigration, business and employment law.
Extensive experience as counsel for universities and colleges in issues relating to human resources, labor relations and immigration. Legal advisor to community and business organizations.
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Magdalena Ewa Cuprys
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Appeals and Immigration
Univ of Washington School of Law
Magdalena Cuprys received her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 2002. She was admitted to the practice of law in California in 2003 and in Florida in 2006. Before law school, she completed two bachelor’s degrees, one in Political Science and one in Latin American Studies, at the University of Chicago in 1999 (AB Degrees Political Science & Latin American Studies from the University of Chicago in 1999). Ms. Cuprys is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and was the Panhellenic President at the University of Chicago. – She is a Member of...
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Matthew Sean Tucker
Oviedo, FL Attorney with 14 years of experience
IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Baltimore School of Law
Matthew Sean Tucker is a Registered Patent Attorney holding a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida. Furthermore, Matthew received his J.D. at the University Of Baltimore School Of Law with a dual concentration in intellectual property law and business law. He is also a member of the Florida Bar, and an inventor of several patent pending inventions.
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David P. Hill
Orlando, FL Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
David Hill obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and all state courts of Florida. Mr. Hill has practiced exclusively in criminal defense in the state of Florida, primarily in the Central Florida community, since graduating from law school and represents clients in a far-ranging array of matters, including felony, misdemeanor and traffic allegations, in both State and Federal courts. He has twenty years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer having been admitted to practice in 1991,...
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Matthew DeBoard
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Florida A&M University College of Law
Matt DeBoard is a Senior Partner with Barrister Law Firm. Raised in the Orlando area, Mr. DeBoard earned his high school degree from Oak Ridge High School and later went on to American University in Washington, D.C. where he completed a double-major curriculum in both Physics and Communications. Mr. DeBoard earned his law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando, where he achieved the highest grade of anyone in his class in both his Constitutional Law II and Trademark Seminar law classes.
Mr. DeBoard has decades of experience in both the real estate and mortgage businesses. Prior to...
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Christopher Hancock
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Florida A&M University College of Law
Mr. Hancock is the Managing Partner at Hancock & Associates, P.A. He graduated from undergraduate school at the University of Central Florida in 2003, where he received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology. He attended and graduated from Florida A&M College of Law, in Orlando, FL, and received his Juris Doctor in 2010. He has been a member of the Florida Bar and a practicing attorney since September, 2010. During law school, he was a summer associate at McCreary & Hancock, P.A., in Orlando, Florida, and later was a clerk for the Judge of Compensation Claims in Orlando, FL....
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Stephen Arnold Black
Orlando, FL Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Whittier Law School
I have been practicing Personal Injury and Immigration Law for over 25 years. Throughout my career, I have been honored with several awards including the Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award for Legal Services, the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, and three American Jurisprudence Awards for achieving the top grades in three of my Law School classes. I am a member of the State Bars of Florida and Texas, The Orange County Bar, The American Immigration Lawyers Association, The American Bar Association, and the U.S District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts in Florida.
In my personal injury practice, I operate...
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David Vedder
Daytona Beach, FL Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(386) 274-0044
1651 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Suite 2
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Immigration
Nova Southeastern University
As the founder of the firm David F. Vedder, P.A., Volusia County lawyer David Vedder devotes his practice to the area of immigration law. Since 1978, he has been practicing in the legal field. Mr. Vedder is among the small group of Florida attorneys who a Board Certification for Immigration and Nationality Law. Attorney Vedder is a member of the Volusia County Bar Association and American Immigration Association. For nine years in a row, he has been selected for inclusion in the list of Florida Super Lawyers®. Additionally, he is the recipient of a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Rating. For...
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Larry L. Doan
Orlando, FL Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Immigration
Southwestern University School of Law
Larry L. Doan, an immigrant originally from Vietnam, sought refuge from the communist regime and arrived in the United States at the age of 10. Growing up in California, he identified himself as a devoted "math and science nerd." Despite initially pursuing a career as an engineer in the defense industry, Larry found it lacking in fulfillment. Opting for a career change, he transitioned to law and discovered the profound satisfaction of practicing immigration law. Drawing from his personal journey, Larry now positively impacts the lives of numerous immigrants.
During his leisure time, Larry relishes moments with his partner and their...
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Michael A Serrano
Lutz, FL Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationEmployment
Florida State University College of Law
For more than 12 years, civil trial attorney Michael A. Serrano, Esquire has handled personal injury, employment law, insurance claim disputes and wrongful death cases in Wesley Chapel, Tampa, and throughout Florida. He brings big firm experience right to your neighborhood.
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Dineen Pashoukos Wasylik
Wesley Chapel, FL Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(813) 778-5161
2244 Green Hedges Way
Suite 101
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Appeals, Business and IP
Georgetown University Law Center
Ms. Wasylik's practice focuses on Intellectual property and appellate litigation. She has been certified as an expert in both intellectual property law and appellate practice by the Florida Bar. Within intellectual property law, Ms. Wasylik maintains a particular focus on internet, technology and photography copyright issues, and trademark and trade dress negotiation, counseling, and litigation. She also represents clients in civil appeals in both Federal and Florida state courts.
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Brian David Arrighi
Wesley Chapel, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationReal Estate
Stetson University College of Law
Brian Arrighi is a attorney in Tampa and founding partner of the North Tampa Law Group. His firm is dedicated to guiding Floridians through family law, real estate, estate planning and other civil law concerns. He holds memberships with the Florida Bar and Hillsborough County Bar Association. To receive more information, contact his team today and get a free consultation.
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Brian D. Tadros
Oviedo, FL Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Florida Coastal School of Law
Brian D. Tadros, Esquire is a long-time Florida resident. He was raised in Jacksonville, FL, which will always be his home. He graduated from the University of North Florida in 2000 before attending law school at Florida Coastal School of Law. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 2004.
Before even attending law school, Mr. Tadros worked as a legal assistant for a plaintiff firm in Jacksonville, Florida handling nothing but workers’ compensation cases. In 2006, he relocated to the Central Florida area and began working for a regional, multi-state defense firm doing nothing but defending...