Raiford Lawyers

Davina B. Frederick is a Florida-licensed attorney, member in good standing of the Florida Bar and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. She founded Frederick Law & Mediation of Florida, P.L. to provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, business owners and corporate professionals who wish to continue providing for their families in the event they no longer are able to do so due to incapacity or death. Ms. Frederick is a native Floridian who has lived and worked in the Central Florida area since 1987. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a B.A....

Jacqueline R. LaVerne is an Associate attorney with the Orlando full-service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, where she focuses on bankruptcy and foreclosure defense.

Ms. LaVerne earned her J.D. from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (2016) and her B.S. in Legal Studies in from the University of Central Florida (2013). While at Barry University, she volunteered as an extern in the Bankruptcy Pro Se Clinic located at the George C. Young Federal Courthouse, providing assistance to debtors representing themselves in bankruptcy.

She also maintained an internship position during law school at an Orlando bankruptcy law firm...

Andrew “Andy” Pascale. Andrew is a South Florida native. He attended the University of Central Florida where he achieved a B.S. degree in Business Management. He then went on to attend and graduate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law School. Andrew prides himself on excellent client commutation, as well as strong legal research, writing and advocacy skills.

Prior to joining Whittel & Melton, Mr. Sheslow served as an Assistant Public Defender in Manatee County, Florida. Mr. Sheslow accumulated an impressive trial record while with the Public Defender’s Office. He was quickly promoted from a Misdemeanor to Felony case load in less than 10 months. Mr. Sheslow has tried over 20 cases ranging from DUIs and Domestic Batteries to life felonies. He has earned acquittals in serious cases such as firearms offenses and sex offenses. Additionally, Mr. Sheslow completed the National Criminal Defense Lawyers College held at Mercer College of Law in Macon, Georgia, where he learned from...

I am a Board Certified Elder Law attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Medicaid Asset Protection, Probate, Guardianship, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. These are all areas which affect senior citizens. I have 3 locations to best serve my clients: The Villages, Orlando, and Volusia County, FL

Mr. Burnett is the founder of St. Johns Law Group. Serving as Managing Partner, Mr. Burnett manages the day-to-day operations of the firm and is available to all clients as a resource to support the other attorneys in the firm. Mr. Burnett balances those responsibilities while maintaining an active real estate and development law practice. PRACTICE AREAS Local government law, including serving as general counsel for the St. Augustine – St. Johns County Airport Authority and the City of St. Augustine Beach, Florida. Mr. Burnett’s practice also includes real estate development, real property and construction litigation, land use...

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...

John H. Russell, Jr. is one of the distinguished Daytona Beach personal injury attorneys at Politis & Matovina, P.A. He graduated cum laude from the Barry University School of Law and interned for the Honorable William C. Johnson, Fr. of the Seventh Judicial Court of Florida. He has a wide range of practice areas including personal injury law, workers’ compensation, social security disability, and criminal defense. Attorney Russell holds the position of President of Flagler County Bar Association as well as Vice President of Volusia Civil Trial Attorneys Association. Call his firm today for a free consultation.

Patrick W. Harland, Jr. is a seasoned litigator and personal injury attorney having tried cases in both Florida State and Federal Court.

Upon graduating from Stetson University College of Law in 1999, Mr. Harland focused his law practice on defending insurance companies as well as some of the nation’s largest nursing home chains in liability suits relating to patient care. Mr. Harland also defended physicians in correctional healthcare cases brought by inmates alleging civil rights violations due to inadequate healthcare.

Today, Mr. Harland uses that defense background to the advantage of St. Petersburg clients who have been injured by the negligence of...

Before becoming an attorney, I spent 7 years in the insurance and financial services industry. I became frustrated with the fact my “client” was not the person I was selling insurance or financial services to but was instead the company for which I worked. I decided to become a lawyer because the client – the person I represent – is the one to whom I owe my loyalty. From the moment I entered law school I knew I wanted to practice estate planning and related areas of law because they were directly related to my prior work experience;...

We are a debt relief law firm focused on permanently wiping out debts under the bankruptcy code discharge provisions. We have over 20 years legal experience and have successfully wiped out over 100 million dollars in cumulative consumer debt for our clients. We offer a free consultation with no obligation and full confidentiality. We are able to answer many questions by phone. Please call (352) 564-1600. We are local to Citrus County, Florida. Member of NACBA - the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

Cope Thomas is a Florida Licensed Attorney with 20 Years Business Contracts Experience.

He will thoroughly analyze your contract, provide you with a summary of unfair terms, in plain English, at a fraction of current legal cost!

He can also provide you with a wide range of contracts, in clear and concise language, that effectively communicate the parties’ duties and expectations.

Cope Thomas is YOUR personal contracts lawyer.
* Increasing your bargaining power
* Making you a savvier business person
* Saving you substantial time and money
* Protecting your intellectual property

My practice focus spans a wide range of business contracts including:
* Partnering ...

I am originally from Pennsylvania, and moved to the Sunshine State to attend Florida State University. I earned a bachelor's degree in history in 1998, and received my law degree from FSU in 2001. I was certified to practice while I was still in law school, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2002. I am also admitted to practice in the United States Federal Court, Middle District of Florida. In 2008, I received the Advocates of Justice Award for pro bono work from Community Legal Services of Mid Florida and the Volusia County Bar Association. After graduation, I served...

Anton J. Nace, Esq. has served the Central Florida community as a criminal defense attorney for 22 years. Mr. Nace was born and raised in Florida and is well known throughout the legal community, possessing a strong reputation amongst attorneys and judges in the Orlando area and throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Nace began his career as an Assistant State Attorney in Orlando, Florida. He handled misdemeanor and felony cases before accepting a position in a specialized unit that dealt with Sex Crimes and Child Abuse. He furthered his career as a partner in several law firms, distributing his...

A consumer protection practice, the Law Office of Cynthia O'Donnell helps student loan borrowers and identity theft victims as well as other consumers manage their debt and credit issues.

Cynthia Fussell O'Donnell was born and raised in the panhandle of Florida and graduated from Florida State University with a B.A. in Music. Coming from a long line of military veterans, she joined the U.S. Navy and attended Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida in February 2001. While in the Navy, she served onboard USS Mahan (DDG-72) as the Strike Warfare Office and USS Hue City (CG-66) as the Damage Control Assistant...

Jed was born in Newton, Iowa, but he grew up in Central Florida.

He went to Lake Mary High School, graduating Summa Cum Laude (over 4.0 GPA), while playing varsity baseball and volleyball. He attended Florida State University and obtained degrees, with honors, in both Finance and Insurance/Risk Management. Jed stayed at Florida State for law school where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree with honors.

While at Florida State College of Law, Jed clerked at the Department of Highway Safety where he specialized in appellate issues for DUI cases. He later clerked at a civil insurance-defense law firm, Henry, Buchanan,...

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...

Thomas B. Luka, Esq. is a native Central Floridian who has provided clients with exceptional courtroom representation and guidance for over 16 years. As a partner at the law firm of Adams, Luka, & Benton, P.A., Mr. Luka has an extensive background in litigation, and has been lead counsel on more than 150 criminal and civil trials. Mr. Luka has appeared as a legal analyst on local and national talk shows such as CNN, CNBC, Fox News, Nancy Grace, Geraldo Rivera, Jane Velez Mitchell and Court TV. Thomas Luka began his law career as an Assistant State Attorney in...

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...

Brent C. Miller is an experienced trial lawyer who dedicates his practice to personal injury and litigation. With more than 25 years of experience, Mr. Miller has helped thousands of clients pursue compensation through personal injury claims. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, joining a limited group of trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional excellence, skill and experience by obtaining a settlement, award or verdict of $1 million or more. Mr. Miller attended DePaul University in Chicago, Ill., and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree. He then pursued his juris doctor degree from Indiana...

Victor is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum whose membership is limited to trial lawyers who have achieved verdicts or settlements or in excess of $1,000,000. In 2011, Victor was selected by Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite. He has been a member of the Florida Justice Association (formerly the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) for 25 years and an Eagle member for over 20 years. Victor is a longtime member of Florida Workers’ Advocates which is an organization designed to protect and defend the workers of this state, particularly those that are injured. He is a member of...

Steven Sands is a managing partner at Sands, White & Sands. At the firm, he assists clients with all types of personal injury claims, including those involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. He has more than 30 years of legal experience, including years of litigation experience. Mr. Sands has the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent® and is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Florida Justice Association, and the Volusia Civil Trial Attorneys’ Association, amongst others. Call the firm today to schedule a free consultation.

Jennifer started her law practice 17 years ago, with a primary practice areas in real estate, foreclosure & collections and wills & probate. Jennifer desires to educate and empower her clients.

Welcome to the Law Offices of Stacy A. Eckert. Mr. Eckert provides his clients with personalized service and attention in cases involving bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, foreclosure defense, corporate and business law along with real estate disputes. As a 39 year resident of Volusia County, he has dedicated his career to providing his clients with caring and competent service while keeping them informed and up to date on the processes involved with their cases. Over the years, Mr. Eckert has filed over 3000 bankruptcy cases, both personal and business. He has handled and defended against multiple...

Practicing in Volusia County since 1983, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1989, national Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense attorneys, Certified Mediator, Airline Transport Pilot, Masters in Aviation Safety, Adjunct Asst. professor, ERAU. Aviation litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, motorcycle accident, Truck accident, aircraft disaster, premises liability, dog bites, slip and fall, products, medical malpractice.

Patrick Harris is a retired judge (2003-2015) now serving as a lawyer in Central Florida. His practice focus includes Criminal, Traffic and DUI Defense, Mental Health (Baker Acts, Guardianship), Education Law (school suspensions, expulsions and disciplinary actions), Administrative Law, Small Business Law, and Child and Family Law. His 25 years of legal experience, both as a trial attorney and a judge, gives him the Legal Knowledge and Practical Wisdom to give Trusted Advice on a wide range of legal issues.

During his tenure on the bench, Mr. Harris presided over a docket that consisted of both criminal and civil cases....

Joseph J. Rinaldi, Jr., graduated from the University of Florida in 1998 and from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. He is licensed to practice in Florida, in both State and Federal Courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Memberships: Florida Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association, United District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States...

Charles D. Fantl has been protecting the legal rights of Central Floridians for over a quarter century in both state and federal courts in the areas of criminal, personal injury and family law. Many of his clients have had exceptional results in the more than 100 jury and judge trials, along with his experience bringing motions and appeals.

Ms. Kerkhoff is a general civil attorney who also handles probate an trust administrations throughout the State of Florida. She prepares estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, various types of deeds, contracts and business entity formation to provide peace of mind to families. Ms. Kerkhoff is a dispositive motion writer in both state and federal courts in Florida and accepts cases from individuals, firms and corporate clients to narrow issues and prepare cases for trial. Call today for a free consultation. (727) 300-6701

After obtaining his law degree with honors from the University of Florida, Mr. Alexander clerked under the Honorable Thomas D. Sawaya at Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal. Upon Judge Sawaya’s retirement, he continued clerking for the Fifth District under the Honorable James A. Edwards, rising to the level of Senior Law Clerk.

At the Fifth District Court of Appeal, Mr. Alexander was involved in the decision-making process for dozens of complex appellate cases, including multi-million dollar commercial disputes, intricate real estate transactions, life-altering personal injury cases, complicated divorce and family law litigation, convictions for capital offenses, and other sophisticated,...

GLEN ABBOTT A lifelong Floridian, Mr. Abbott was born and grew up in south Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida in both undergraduate studies and law school. Moving to Citrus County right out of law school, he has been serving clients in Citrus County and the surrounding area for his entire legal career. Mr. Abbott is past president of the Citrus County Bar Association. He is married and has two children and three stepchildren. Over the years he has been active in and supportive of youth sports and various civic organizations. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida College of...

We are a full service, boutique law firm, offering personalized service tailored to each clients needs. At the Law Offices of Amanda C. Micallef, P.A we understand that each clients situation is different and our goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for each and every client. Big or small, simple or complex, your legal issue is important to us.

Veronica Arenas graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2007. Prior to that she worked as a certified court interpreter in the state of Florida. Her experience as a court interpreter sparked her interest in the practice of law as she realized how much people need help in order to navigate the judicial system. She is there to help. If she takes your case it’s because she knows she can help you. With over eight years of experience in criminal defense and immigration law, Veronica has successfully represented clients in a wide range...