Punta Gorda Lawyers

Bishop L. Toups is an estate planning, elder law, and tax attorney in Southwest Florida. He helps clients with their various estate planning needs and helps clients navigate the Medicaid system here in Florida. He also represents clients nationwide and worldwide in front of the IRS. Bishop is also a V.A. accredited attorney and helps Veterans obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

He graduated from The Florida State University, Stetson University of College of Law, and he received a tax law degree (LL.M.) from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, which is consistently ranked a top 3...

Managing Attorney of Bates-Buchanan & Savtisky Law Group since 2011 when the private law firm Bates-Buchanan Law Group, which is now Bates-Buchanan & Savitsky Law Group added Susannah Savitsky as a partner in October 2012. Specializes in Probate, Estate Planning, Trust Managment, Collaborative non- litigation family law cases, as well as animal trust planning, real estate and collections law, foreclosure defense, landlord/tenant law and bankruptcy. Dawn Marie is a graduate of Venice High School, Venice, FL and University of South Florida in Tampa. She graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 1998 and worked for Community Legal Services of...

I have guided and advised clients through their personal and commercial transactions in business and real estate, through their simple and complex estate planning situations and also through all forms of estate administration and probate.

Steven W. Ledbetter works from his Venice, Florida, office on matters involving estate planning and administration, business transactions and corporate law, real estate, construction law, contract, and title insurance matters. Steven W. Ledbetter has been practicing law since 2002. His practice has included work in a wide range of subject areas while representing a wide range of clients including the federal government, corporations, financial institutions, and individuals. His practice has taken him from the mountains and rain of Portland, OR, to the shops and great restaurants of Dallas, TX, and finally back to his home state of Florida...

My mission is to work with my clients and limit their legal costs and liability while I zealously represent them on employment law and health law matters. As a solo practitioner, my clients have direct, unfettered access to me as your attorney. This is a different concept than what you will find in larger law firms or even some solo practitioners. I believe that this type of access is something my clients should expect from their lawyer.

David has practiced law for 15 years and specializes in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate and defense of medical malpractice and civil rights lawsuits. He is a shareholder of Chapman Law Group and is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana. David is a Special Fiduciary at the Oakland County Probate Court. He is dedicated to educating the public on issues in estate planning including providing assets and care to loved ones, limiting taxes, and establishing healthcare protocols. David strives to serve each individual clients estate planning needs, tailoring each plan to address wealth preservation and family financial security. David holds a Certificate...

Jill E. Cabai, a former prosecutor now practicing criminal defense and family law, graduated Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida in Orlando Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Environmental Studies. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the Florida State College of Law. She graduated from law school with a Certificate in Land Use and a Certificate in Environmental Law. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007. Ms. Cabai has been practicing criminal law for the past twelve years. Ms. Cabai is a seasoned and talented trial attorney...

Attorney Tara Rosenblum has devoted the last 19 years to assisting people address issues with the IRS. She is from Naples, Florida and received a Bachelor's in English from University of South Florida in Tampa in 1993. She taught English before receiving her J.D. from Florida State College of Law in 2003. While at Florida State, she worked at Legal Services of North Florida in Tallahassee (LSNF) under several fellowships and started with the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). She became the Director of the LITC in 2007, supervising and training staff across the Florida panhandle in 16...

I am an attorney and Certified Public Accountant serving small- and medium-sized businesses and their entrepreneurial owners. I have served in operations and finance with the world’s largest accounting firm, airline, and bank. Most recently, I developed business intelligence and reporting on commercial banking clients in the Dallas and Chicago offices at JPMorgan across a variety of industry verticals—with a special emphasis on FIG and CRE clients. In 2019, I chose to pivot from my career in finance to pursue law as my next profession. I am now an attorney and admitted to The Florida Bar and the State Bar of...

Sam earned his law degree from Creighton University Law School, graduating cum laude in 2003. He also studied business and political science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating in 1999.

In 2006, Sam and his wife Amy relocated to Naples to start a family. Since then, he has dedicated himself to helping small business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate buyers, sellers and property managers. He believes that helping protect the business and real estate interests of local professionals also helps protect the unique quality of life that we all appreciate. One of Sam’s personal goals is to provide commonsense and fiscally sound...

Alexis Rosenberg (aka Litigation Lex®) ’s practice areas include Business Litigation, Employment Law, Healthcare Law and Cannabis Law. She has extensive experience with Federal and state litigation including in the areas of business, racketeering, fraud, healthcare fraud defense, contractual disputes, personal injury. Ms. Rosenberg aka Litigation Lex® regularly appears on Law & Crime, Court TV, ABC7, iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas as a legal commentor. Alexis Rosenberg has successfully advocated for major businesses and corporate clients against claims of fraud and contractual disputes. She also represents individuals who have been wrongfully denied payment by their insurance carriers. Ms. Rosenberg started her...

Dr. Levins is a member of the Florida Bar and Lee County Bar Association. He is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and is Certified in Financial Management (CFM). He has taught a variety of courses at Florida universities including Investments, International Finance, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Finance, Statistics, and Advanced Economics. Dr. Levins is licensed as a Professional Engineering (PE) in Ohio and Florida. Res Gestae The Official Publication of The Lee County Bar ASSOCIATION. February 2013 Page 29

We have helped thousands of people with their workers' compensation claims due mainly to having been open for 17 years. Despite that, this is a low-volume office, meaning we only represent a very limited number of clients at one time. We do this because we pride ourselves.on an unmatched level of personal service, the kind of service we would like to receive if we needed assistance. Call us today if you have suffered a workplace accident.

Attorney Marisol Perez has experience working in the public sector in areas of Dependency and Criminal Law where she developed her litigation skills.
With an LL.M in Homeland and National Security, she focused her legal career in Immigration, Family, and Criminal law.
Attorney Perez treats her clients like family. She speaks fluent Spanish, and she is a passionate advocate who works with diligence and transparency.

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I have experience preparing documents to see your assets go where you want.

I am Licensed in Pennsylvania and know it well; I am in Florida currently.

Your legal resource for growth and expansion. Mary Clapp strives to provide her clients with the highest quality legal services throughout every business season. From the contracts necessary to begin a new business venture to trial representation through the storm of litigation, Ms. Clapp provides her clients, large and small, with solutions to their business issues, complex and simple. Mary Clapp assists her clients in successfully planning, negotiating and structuring a variety of business transactions. Her practice areas include: Franchise Law, General Business, Employment Law, Contracts, Commercial Leases, and Trademark Law. Ms. Clapp focuses on providing outside...

We are a workers compensation specialist law firm. I have been practicing workers compensation for 27 years and managed the legal department for a major workers compensation insurance Carrier for 17 years. As such, I have extensive experience representing both injured workers and employers. Let me put that unique experience to help you with your claim,

Mr. Clayton has been practicing law since 1987 and is admitted to practice in Florida, New Jersey and New York. He attended Washington & Lee University and received his undergraduate and law degrees from Seton Hall University. He founded The Clayton Law Firm, P.A. in 1996 after practicing with highly regarded law firms prior to that time. After 20 years of having his own law firm, Mr. Clayton became a shareholder in Icard Merrill in 2016.

Mr. Clayton has been “AV” rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1998 and has been designated as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2012 to...

I am Board Certified by the Florida Bar in both Condominium and Planned Development Law and Business Litigation. I represent condo and HOA Boards and assist them in their day-to-day governance issues, amending governing documents, and enforcing the restrictive covenants. Additionally, I represent the association in court in a wide variety of matters, such as disputes with owners, enforcement issues, or collecting past due assessments.

I practice law from my office in Venice, Florida. My practice areas include Divorce and Family Law, Business and Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Probate and Trust Litigation.

I am a registered patent attorney and member of the Florida Bar. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.

I graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 2012 with my J.D., and I graduated from Tulane University with a B.S. in both Finance and Cellular Biology (2009).

I take a solution oriented approach to solving the legal problems of my clients. Whether that is a...

Melissa Karp Elsbree has lived in Sarasota since 1972. After graduating high school, she attended The American University in Washington, D.C., obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1983. Melissa subsequently earned her J.D. degree from Florida State University College of Law in December of 1990, immediately began her law practice in her hometown of Sarasota, and has practiced exclusively in Sarasota since that time. Formerly a partner of Karp & Karp, P.A., Melissa has longstanding experience in handling complex civil litigation matters, concentrated primarily in the areas of family law and divorce, foreclosure defense...

Anthony is the owner of Absolute Law. He grew up in Southwest Florida and graduated from Fort Myers High School which led to staying in the local area and attending Florida Gulf Coast University. Anthony graduated from FGCU a year early with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies. He is a proud graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. After graduating Law School, Anthony began his career as a prosecutor in Miami-Dade County. During his time at the State Attorney’s office, he had many Jury Trials and Bench Trials from a wide range of criminal...

Throughout his illustrious career, Michael has been instrumental in procuring some of Florida’s most groundbreaking personal injury judgments, with landmark awards reaching staggering figures of $35 million and $40 million. Qualifications: ● Juris Doctorate, Texas Wesleyan School of Law, 1997 ● Member, The Florida Bar Association ● Member, Florida American Board of Trial Advocates ● Member, Lee County Bar Association ● Member, Florida Justice Association ● Member, American Association for Justice ● Founding Board Member, Viles & Beckman Foundation, Inc. Attorney Michael Beckman embodies a fervent dedication to justice that not only drives our firm but also uplifts our community. With over two decades of legal expertise, Michael stands as a beacon of hope and defense...

The Law Offices of Juan J. Piles, Esquire assists clients throughout South Florida in Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Short Sales, Real Estate Closings, Wage Garnishments and Wills.

TASO M. MILONAS is admitted to practice before all courts in Florida and the U.S. Tax Court. He received his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law and J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. He has been qualified and testified as a subject-matter expert in State and Federal Courts in the areas of estate planning, undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty, fiduciary accounting, Florida Probate Code, Florida Trust Code, Florida Uniform Principal and Income Act, federal income, gift and estate tax and legal ethics. A significant portion of Taso’s...

Allan is an Attorney and CPA whose practice focuses on legal and business management services for passionate clients in the entertainment/media and fashion/apparel industries. His unique background allows him to service clients with all aspects of transactional entertainment matters, copyright and trademark matters, licensing, and financial and tax consulting. Allan serves as counsel to musicians, records producers, managers, record labels, music publishers, actors, film and photography production companies, designers and apparel companies. His past professional experience includes EMI Music, Woods & Middleton, LLP, Deloitte (tax, licensing, royalty audits), and Tommy Hilfiger. He also has experience...