Starke Lawyers

Howard G. Butler, Esq. is the founding Senior Partner of the Butler Law Group specializing in civil trial practice and entertainment law. Mr. Butler is a Nationally Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer (National Board of Trial Advocacy) and is AV rated (highest possible rating) by Martindale-Hubble. Mr. Butler has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in " The Best Lawyers In America " and named a Super Lawyer (Florida) which is limited to the top 5% of lawyers in a state.

Managing Partner at Spohrer Dodd, Attorney Steve Browning primarily represents those who have been seriously injured by defective consumer products. He also handles matters involving truck accidents, car accidents, mass torts, nursing home neglect and abuse, and premises liability issues. Attorney Browning was one of the first graduates of the University of Florida’s MBA and J.D. program. His background in both the law and business provides clients with unparalleled insights on litigation involving complex commercial matters. He is the president of the Jacksonville Justice Association and is affiliated with the Florida Justice Association, the America Association for Justice, and is...

Five-time Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star Attorney Galen Bauer has made a name for himself as a respected, compassionate legal advocate. Attorney Bauer focuses his practice primarily on medical negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, and aircraft accidents, and has recently become one of only 38 attorneys to be Board Certified in Aviation Law.
Since earning his Juris Doctorate with honors from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2005, Attorney Bauer has been recognized by many esteemed legal rating services and associations. He received the highest possible rating, “AV Preeminent,” from Martindale Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards, and...

After 15 years of international business experience, I decided to be come an immigration attorney. I had watched many people struggle to become residents and citizens and realised I wanted to help. I started working for David R. Fletcher P.A. at the same time I started law school and was offered a permanent position when I graduated and passed the bar. My business background and MBA help me strategize with the business owners and plan the besst course of action for their employment and business/investment visas.

Jeff McFarland received his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from the University of Florida. He was the Managing Editor of the University of Florida Law Review and is a member of the Order of the Coif. Mr. McFarland was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1995. He focuses on business and corporate law, securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and contracts. Following law school, Mr. McFarland spent eight years as an attorney in the corporate and government finance divisions of Foley & Lardner LLP, first as an associate and then as senior counsel. While with Foley & Lardner, Mr. McFarland's practice...

I practiced immigration law for ten years as an Assistant Chief Counsel for the United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement Agency in Dallas, Texas. I represented the government as a Federal Prosecutor in Federal Immigration Court. I am now in private practice of immigration law in Central Florida. My practice serves anyone in the country or world who desires immigration help.

I am a trademark/copyright law who began my career as a Trademark Attorney at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Following my career at the USPTO, I served as in-house trademark counsel at Ralston Purina Company where I protected such famous trademarks as PURINA, DOG CHOW, and TWINKIES, and then at Borden, Inc. where I was protector of ELSIE THE COW, ELMER'S GLUE, among other famous trademarks, and later at Boost Mobile. Subsequently I worked at law firms, both large and small, where I continued to practice trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law. For several years now...

I attended the University of Florida and graduated with a B.S. Degree. I graduated Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1999. I have over 15 years of transactional and litigation experience experience. My goal was to gain the legal experience to form my own law office where I can truly help my clients with their legal needs at affordable prices. My opinion is that legal services should be reasonable and convenient to the client. My law office offers flexible appointment hours and locations. Appointments can be at a client's home for convenience. Scheduled...

Anish K. Patel became intrigued by the law through the experience of his background in the hospitality industry. The legal needs required for businesses to succeed range from Real Estate to Business matters and has led Mr. Patel to open Old City Law, PLLC to provide services to clients in need.

Mr. Patel has grown up in the hospitality industry and has experienced the various facets of the industry. His “Modern Approach To An Old Practice,” provides a superior advantage in efficiently obtaining the results required to be a successful company in the hospitality industry as well as other...

My real estate practice focuses on the acquisition, lease and development of commercial and residential properties, including office buildings, retail centers, condominiums, apartment complexes and single-family homes. I regularly draft and negotiate purchase contracts and ground leases for my clients, and work closely in conjunction with the them and their respective project management teams to help anticipate and resolve any issues that may arise throughout the inspection and development of the properties. I also have practical experience in the areas of commercial lending, real estate financing, and the creation of condominium and homeowner associations. The clients that I represent...

Aggressive, Effective and Efficient! Ms. Brennan is a leading lady trial lawyer with over 30 years experience. You want Ms. Brennan on your side. Call now (904) 903-8233.

Practicing law since 1992. Federal criminal defense; state criminal defense; appeals in criminal, civil and administrative cases; attorney discipline and attorney admission matters. Also experienced in constitutional law and civil rights. Licensed in Florida and Georgia. Board certified by The Florida Bar in Appellate Practice.

Multiple locations in Jacksonville, Florida and the Midwest (Columbus and Marietta, Ohio): Our firm practices broadly in immigration and international law, assisting businesses and individuals with US immigration issues (including visas, greencards, and citizenship). Ms. Bunn has practiced immigration law exclusively since her law school graduation in 2000. She serves as the national liaison to the USCIS-Jacksonville offices and was elected to this position by her peers in 2000. She is active in her communities and is married to a first-generation immigrant from the Mediterranean. Her husband is also a Navy officer and pilot and she assists many military families...

The A. Daniels Law Office is a boutique firm that has the unique ability to engage others, justly fight to protect your interests. We strive to offer clients top-notch and professional service while maintaining personal and detailed attention to each client. With years of experience working with clients from all walks of life, The A. Daniels Law Office is a collaborative environment fit for you.

Mr. Asbury is an Ivy League grad (Penn/Wharton), published legal scholar, lecturer, former state healthcare prosecutor (AHCA), and a law school professor with broad legal and corporate experience spanning over 15 years. His practice emphasis is focused on business law and consulting, contract compliance, administrative law with an emphasis on representing healthcare facilities, drafting and negotiating business and contract documents, estate planning and probate, and litigation of wills, trusts and estates.

Prior to re-entering private practice, Tom Asbury was the regulatory compliance counsel for WellCare, a Fortune 500 company (NYSE: WCG). He provided in-house legal advice and analysis on various regulatory and...

Wesley D. Fina is the founder of The Fina Law Firm, P.A. Prior to starting The Fina Law Firm, he worked for Schutt, Schmidt, and Noey, a civil litigation firm, handling a wide variety of civil matters and taking several cases to trial. Mr. Fina received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida Coastal School of Law in May 2012 where he graduated in the top 10% of his class and received several Book Awards for earning the highest grade in his courses. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the Florida State University College of...

This trial focused practice has the goals of delivering quality legal services, providing to clients personal services while developing strong, trusted relationships through effective communication, analysis, planning and litigation skills seeking the best result possible.

Byron Flagg counsels landowners, business entities, individuals, and local governments on land use, zoning, environmental, regulatory, conservation, and real estate issues. Although having a statewide practice, he is focused on North Central Florida, based in GrayRobinson’s Gainesville office, his hometown. Byron has additional experience as outside counsel to several Florida municipalities and nonprofit organizations, advising on a variety of land use and coastal-related issues across the state of Florida.

Lisa C. Cohen graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1985. She became an associate with attorney Lansing Roy where she specialized in Florida bankruptcy law. Lisa joined the firm of Ruff & Cohen, P.A. in 1992. She has handled, on behalf of debtors, in excess of 100 Chapter 11 reorganizations and has done extensive appellate work. Martindale-Hubbell has also given Lisa Cohen an attorney rating of BV "Distinguished." The lawyer rating company of Avvo.com has likewise given Mrs. Cohen its highest rating of "Superb" attorney. She has filed over 2,900 bankruptcy cases.

Marc Warner Attorney in Gainesville FL is a shareholder with Fisher, Butts, Sechrest & Warner, P.A. Mr. Warner practices in the areas of negligence, medical malpractice and tort litgation. Prior to joining the firm Mr. Warner was Assistant General Counsel at the University of Florida where he provided legal services to the University’s College of Medicine Institutional Review Boards and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees. Before joining University of Florida’s legal staff Mr. Warner was a civil trial lawyer with the Tampa firm, Fowler White, Attorneys at Law, practicing in the area of casualty defense. Before entering the...

When you hire an attorney, you deserve caring and compassionate service from a competent professional. You also deserve solid, timely advice from someone you can trust. Finally, you deserve a zealous advocate that is prepared to represent your interests.

Attorney Michael Tupper is uniquely positioned to become your trusted legal adviser and advocate.

Experience:
Licensed to practice in the State of Florida since 2004.
Years of experience in the courtroom and numerous non-jury trials.
Experienced appellate advocate.

Admitted to Practice:
Supreme Court of the State of Florida (2004)
U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida (2013

Education:
Graduate of...

I started practicing law in 2010. I have focused primarily on representing debtors in business and personal bankruptcy. I have also represented clients for foreclosure and debt defenses and have filed many consumer collection practice cases in state and federal court.

As a Jacksonville native, nothing gives me greater satisfaction than fighting for the residents of North Florida. After graduating from Washington & Lee University School of Law, I returned to Jacksonville and worked as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 insurance company, a regional insurance defense firm, and a local boutique litigation firm. As a former insurance defense attorney, I have unique insight into how insurance companies and major corporations value and defend cases. I use this knowledge not only in negotiations with insurance companies and self-insured corporations, but also in preparing my clients for what they...

After 23 years with the U.S. Department of Justice, Charles Truncale practices criminal defense in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. He represents clients facing a wide range of criminal charges in state and federal courts. He also has an extensive practice in appellate and post conviction remedies and ligates wrongful death and complex civil fraud cases.

Hello. I'm Jorge E. Sevilla, an experienced, bilingual business, estate planning, & U.S. investment and employment visa attorney who represents clients throughout the world. I offer tailored services to high-touch, high-net-worth CEOs and global decision-makers looking for authentic white-glove legal experience. I handle each case through its most important steps while expanding their business into new international markets while attracting and retaining top talent worldwide. My ideal client would be entrepreneurial decision-makers seeking to expand their enterprises.

Attorney Trendowski is the Managing Partner for the Haymond Law Firm offices in Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. He has tried over 120 jury trials to verdict and has represented clients in literally thousands of cases over his 35 years of practice. Aside from his jury trials, Attorney Trendowski represented clients in countless other proceedings, including arbitrations, appeals,and administrative hearings. While many of his current trials involve personal injuries resulting from assaults and auto collisions, he has handled a variety of cases over the years, including medical malpractice and civil rights matters. He is currently licensed to practice...

Christina (Christy) Opsahl is a criminal defense attorney practicing in St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, Duval, Volusia, and Clay Counties. Christy is a former prosecutor with 15 years of criminal trial experience. Christy has extensive trial experience in all areas of criminal law including misdemeanors, felonies, DUIs, drug offenses, driving offenses, domestic batteries, homicides, financial crimes, and violent crimes. Christy has tried over 100 cases and has put in thousands of trial hours.

Law Office of Christina J. Opsahl is a results oriented firm to help you when faced with criminal accusations. Every individual...