Sopchoppy Lawyers

Mr. Klemawesch is an experienced and dedicated Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney at Whittel & Melton. He provides comprehensive representation in both State and Federal Courts. Previously, Mr. Klemawesch worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida. He has extensive jury trial experience in both criminal and civil cases. Mr. Klemawesch is committed to diligent advocacy to protect his clients' rights and interests.

Mr. Klemawesch obtained his B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. In 2003, he received his J.D. from the University of Florida....

I offer companies, universities, and individuals practical, user-friendly advice to navigate their intellectual property and research transactions and policies and to support prudent business decisions. I help draft and negotiate license, confidentiality and non-disclosure, materials transfer, collaboration, and other business agreements; work on your new or existing intellectual property-related policies; and evaluate general business practices. History of working in higher education and private industry, addressing strategies for Technology Transfer, Licensing, and Research.

Immigration Attorney Osas Iyamu is Licensed in Nigeria & New York State. She is authorized to Practice New York State Laws & U.S Federal Laws.

She is an Immigrant whose Law Firm is dedicated 100% to the practice of Federal Immigration Law.

"It takes an Immigrant to Understand the Immigration Needs of Another Immigrant".

Her Office is located in Ocala Florida. She represent immigration clients locally in Ocala, surrounding areas such as Gainesville,Belleview,Silver Springs Shores, The Villages, Lady Lake, Dunnellon, Reddick, Summerfield, Weirsdale, Alachua, High Springs, Williston, Newberry, Hawthorn, Chiefland, Bronson, Morriston, Bushnell, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, etc. She also...

Brett is a partner in the law firm Levin, Papantonio, Proctor, Buchanan, O'Brien, Barr & Mougey, P.A. He is a native of Pensacola, Florida, and has been practicing law for more than two decades. He specializes in workers compensation injuries, social security disability, and auto accidents. Brett received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1987. He received his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1991, and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of South Florida in 1992. After graduating from the University of South Florida, Brett became employed by United...

Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Kendall was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998. After completing law school, she worked as a general civil practitioner before committing her practice solely to workers compensation attorney.

Certified by the Florida Department of Insurance as an instructor in Florida Workers Compensation Attorney.
MSCC Certified by the International Commission on Heath Care Certification in 2013.

Kendall has lectured at numerous seminars, including continuing education classes for workers’ compensation claims professionals.

Mike Papantonio is a senior partner with the law firm of Levin Papantonio Rafferty. He has received numerous multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of victims of corporate malfeasance. His award-winning work handling thousands of mass tort cases throughout the nation has helped make Levin Papantonio Rafferty one of the largest plaintiff law firms in the country. Mr. Papantonio is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. He is a member of The National Trial...

Terence A. Gross

Founder & Managing Partner
The experience of Terence A. Gross provides the background for the emphasis of his practice. With extensive litigation experience, he has earned his client’s trust. In order to stay abreast of emerging changes in the law, Mr. Gross regularly conducts continuing legal education programs, is a frequent speaker at personal injury seminars for the attorneys in the area, teaches at Pensacola State College in the paralegal program and has published articles on Florida insurance laws. Terence Gross has handled thousands of automobile negligence cases and strives to obtain just compensation from insurance companies that are...

My name is Logan Francis Sliva. I have worked as an attorney at the Sliva Law Firm, LLC in Pensacola, FL for 10 years. I handle primarily consumer bankruptcy cases (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13). I have personally handled over 2,000 bankruptcy cases. I work hard to help my clients achieve their financial goals by eliminating their debt and/or coming up with a plan to manage their debt that fits their individual needs. I offer a FREE consultation where we can discuss what is best for you and your family. You have nothing to lose by giving me a...

Daniel Soloway has been representing social security claimants for over 30 years. His firm will help you with each stage: file your initial application, appeal for reconsideration, request for hearing, file for appeals council review, and file all federal court appeals deemed appropriate. Call Soloway for your Social Security Case.

Attorney Fatima Skimin represents foreign nationals in immigration law matters throughout the United States. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and admitted to practice law in Indiana, Louisiana, and the United States Federal District Court for the State of Indiana. Her Practice is limited to immigration and nationality law in the State of Florida and nationwide pursuant to 8 C.F.R. §§ 1292.1(a)(1), 292.1(a)(1), and 1.2. Ms. Skimin holds offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Ocala, Florida Attorney Skimin practice focuses exclusively on Immigration Law, including Family-Based Immigration such as Marriage Visa Fiancé & Family Reunification;...

Nichelle Womble loves people and is passionate about advocating for human rights and diligently representing her clients in various kinds of lawsuits. She serves as an Attorney with Counsel in the American Islamic Relations office in Philadelphia, representing clients on criminal, civil rights, and civil law matters with a laudable winning rate. She fiercely fights for justice and equality. As a litigation associate Ms. Womble offers legal advice and handles cases including criminal law/trials, sports/business, civil rights, police brutality, workplace discrimination, wage violations, labor rights violations, sexual assault, unlawful imprisonment, juvenile & family law, student defense/title ix, etc. Prior to attending law...

Joseph C. Shoemaker is a shareholder with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, working primarily out of the firm's Leesburg office.

He specializes in Commercial Litigation, Employment & Labor Law, Business Law, and Commercial Real Estate. He practices many areas of law, including Internet Law, Sexual Harassment, Civil Litigation, and Wrongful Termination.

Joseph Shoemaker spent six years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Avionics Technician and served in Operation Desert Storm. During his time in the Corps he traveled to Asia and Europe.

After his time in the military, he pursued his B.A. degree from the...

Rick is a firm partner. He and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and a former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007.

This page is to tell you a little about me, as well as to explain some of the reasons my firm and me are highly qualified to handle your claim. My name is Scott McPherson, I was born in St. Petersburg, FL. I have lived in New Port Richey my entire life. My past medical experience has been a very big asset to me as an attorney representing injured clients. Following High School, I decided to first become an EMT, and then a Professional Paramedic. My first job in the medical field was 1983 at Bayonet Point Hospital Emergency...

20 years of court room experience handling criminal, divorce, bankruptcy, family, foreclosure, and injury law cases in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and all of Tampa Bay, Florida My name is Steve Bartlett and I am an experienced Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney who is not afraid to fight for my clients. Although many lawyers describe themselves as aggressive or fearless, I have a proven documented history of fighting against the powerful. You can read about some of my cases in the news section of this webpage. I have over 20 years of court room...

I chose to enter the legal profession to serve others in need. While community service and civic engagement organizations are part of my personal life, I believe that the legal profession allows me to extend those values to my professional life.

I practice primarily in Jacksonville, Florida, where I live with my wife, our daughters, and our two dogs. My family is the most important part of my life and having them has only made me more appreciative and thankful for the opportunities I've been given.

When I'm not working I enjoy building computers, playing music, and reading.

Marcus Thompson attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Advertising. During his senior year, Marcus studied international media and history at Oxford University. He attained his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. During law school, Marcus clerked at a St. Petersburg law firm and gained a wide variety of experience handling cases in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation, family law, and civil litigation. After law school and his admission to the Florida Bar, Marcus returned to his hometown of St. Augustine to build his...

Matt Baggett founded Baggett Law in 2012. The firm was formed on the principle of providing personalized service and attention to every client. As a Jacksonville personal injury lawyer, Mr. Baggett represents accident victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. Mr. Baggett represents accident victims who were injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip & fall accidents, Uber & Lyft accidents, or other accidents caused by the negligence of others. He also represents families of accident victims against the people or businesses who caused their loved one’s death. He fights for...

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...

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...

Matt Erjavec is a native Floridian who graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Business Management and received his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Upon graduation from law school, Matt returned home to Florida and began practicing as a personal injury attorney at a high volume law firm in Tampa, Florida. During this time, Matt gained invaluable experience handling all aspects of personal injury cases while representing thousands of injury victims. However, this experience also exposed Matt to the shortcomings of high volume law firms - namely, that many times...

Jason Reid began his career in Florida in 2006 with the Office of the Public Defender for the Ninth Circuit. Jason Reid moved to the Tampa Bay area joining a local lawyer firm in 2012. Jason Reid decided to take his dedication to his client's cases with a hands on approach at The Reid Firm in 2019.

Jason Reid is Board Certified Criminal Trial, Appellate, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation lawyer with experience in all areas going back to at least 2012.

The Reid Firm is located in Bradenton, and handles cases frequently in Sarasota and Tampa. We are a...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

Attorney L. Reed Bloodworth, Founder and CEO of Bloodworth Law, PLLC, is a Florida U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyer® in Commercial Litigation Award 2019-22; in Trusts & Estates Litigation 2022; and in Real Estate Litigation 2022. Bloodworth Law is a U.S. News & World Report "Best Law Firm" 2020-22 and has established itself with an office in Orlando and one in Winter Haven. Reed, a 2019-22 Super Lawyer, was named a Florida Trend’s Magazine Florida Legal Elite™ in Civil, Commercial Litigation 2017-19, 2021, a group of less than 1.3% of Florida's attorneys. Reed has been an attorney since 2004...

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. ...

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...

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...