Wesley Chapel Lawyers

I have extensive civil litigation experience including, but not limited to, breach of contracts involving real estate transactions and services, automobile accidents, complex civil litigation, insurance bad faith, §1983 cases, slip and fall injuries and workers’ compensation cases. I have a wide variety of Traffic, Misdemeanor and Felony experience with cases involving arson, assault, domestic violence, possession and distribution of drugs, vehicular assault, sexual assault, child abuse, kidnapping and attempted murder. My extensive family law litigation experience includes large and small estates, restraining orders, child support, and custody disputes involving allegations of physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse.

James Mathieu, Esq. is the owner of Mathieu Mediations. James Mathieu, Esq. is a Forida Supreme Court certified circuit court mediator. Practice is solely mediations, both court mandated and voluntary.

Blake Paul has been a civil trial attorney since 1996. His trial practice includes commercial litigation and business break-ups, personal injury and wrongful death, and other civil disputes. Blake has appeared as lead counsel in the courts of twenty-two of Florida's sixty-seven counties as well as the United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern District of Florida and the Western District of Kentucky. Blake has also handled appellate cases in Florida's Second District Court of Appeals, the United States 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Florida Supreme Court.

Senior level Business Consultant/CPA/Attorney with Big 4 and IRS litigation experience. Consistently recognized for ability to design and implement proactive, cost-saving solutions for publicly and privately held businesses. Diverse book of business combined with strong technical expertise. Demonstrated accomplishments: Tax Returns, Audits, and Appeals Tax Planning Part - Time / Interim CFO Business Development Business Turnarounds Mergers and Acquisitions FAS 109/FIN 48 Financial Reporting Tax Litigation and IRS Issue Resolution Business Valuation Financial / Tax Software Consulting Accounting Methods

Anthony J. Messina, a fourth generation Tampa, Florida native, graduated from Tampa Catholic High School where he was active in both basketball and football. Following high school, Anthony attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance. After Florida State, Anthony attended Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Anthony began his career practicing as an associate attorney for Mark T. Tate, P.A. for several years, where he worked for nationally prominent clients including the New York Yankees and Advantage Waypoint. Anthony has substantial experience in a broad...

Michael Beltran is an experienced and aggressive litigator who has been working in various capacities in the legal industry for more than a decade. Attorney Beltran has dedicated his career to developing the skills and experience necessary to render top-notch advocacy for his clients in all of their litigation matters. Attorney Beltran graduated from Harvard Law School and was previously associated with two of the world’s most feared litigation firms, Paul Weiss and Boies Schiller. Between his associations with those firms, Attorney Beltran clerked for a well-respected federal judge in Florida. Having handled litigation matters from both sides...

Bill Yanger was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. Journalism 1982) and South Texas College of Law (J.D. 1986). Bill is proud to be rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest possible rating. Representation of World Light Heavyweight Champion Antonio Tarver in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy adversary proceedings as well as multiple contractual and endorsement issues; Representation of international pop recording artist Aaron Carter in contract/royalty/fraud litigation against Lou Pearlman and Transcontinental Records; Representation of 60 year-old St. Petersburg entity Barnes Machinery Company through successful jury verdict for fraud versus real...

Alessandro Giordano is an experienced immigration attorney and a member of the Florida and New York State bars. A native of Italy, Mr. Giordano has first-hand experience with the challenges of the U.S. immigration system. As such, he takes great pride in helping his clients achieve their American Dream and in changing their lives for the better.

Mr. Giordano handles all types of immigration cases, providing representation to businesses and individuals in removal defense, family-based, and business and employment based matters. As for family-based cases, Mr. Giordano assists foreign nationals as well as U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents in reuniting...

Robert W. Pyles is located in the Clearwater offices of McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold Elliott Grimaldi & Guito, P.A.. Mr. Pyles focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, business torts litigation, complex business disputes, real estate matters, and mergers and acquisitions. His practice encompasses the areas of real estate transactions and development, land use and zoning as well. Mr. Pyles regularly appears before local, state and federal courts and agencies in both legal and administrative proceedings; he counsels and represents property owners, tenants, developers, and investors in a variety of real estate and transactional projects including buying, selling, and leasing; and...

Protecting Florida's Employers for more than 25 years

Sarah Voss, Esq. is managing attorney of Sarah Voss Law, PLLC and specializes in probate ranging from simple summary administration to complex formal administration. The specialty of Sarah Voss Law, PLLC extends to estate planning including wills, trusts, power of attorney, and homestead advice. Additionally, attorney Voss has a unique focus on guardianship law for minor children, special needs individuals and aging adults. Attorney Voss has more than ten years of prior administrative experience in the legal fields of construction litigation, family law, elder law and personal injury. As an attorney, Sarah proudly stays affiliated with Stetson Law University...

At Fox and Fox, P.A., experience is our strongest asset. Established in 1970 by Roland Fox, the firm has served individuals and businesses throughout Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs for more than 40 years. The founder's son, Gregory Fox, continues the firm’s long-standing tradition of providing quality, client-centered services that achieve positive results. With 30 years of experience, attorney Gregory Fox is qualified to handle a wide range of legal issues including preparing documents for your basic or complex estate planning needs, representing you in the purchase or sale of your commercial or residential property,...

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Ryan Singleton is a board-certified Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney. He graduated law school from Stetson University College of Law in 2005. After 2 years of general practice, Ryan started managing a high-volume of bankruptcy cases as the housing market recession of that era developed. Since that time, Ryan has exclusively practiced in the realm of bankruptcy, debt settlement and consumer rights. His experience in bankruptcy is extensive as he has represented individual consumers in Chapter 7 & 13 cases, corporate debtors in Chapter 7 cases and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors, creditors in Chapter 7, 11...

I'm Glenn E. Goldberg, and my legal practice spans across several key areas including real estate litigation, banking and finance, commercial real estate, corporate and general business, in addition to probate, civil litigation, and estate planning. In banking and finance, I have an extensive background in documenting and closing a variety of transactions such as residential, commercial, and construction loans, term loans, loan modifications, and complex dealings involving wrap notes, credit tenant leases, and mortgage defeasances. With 20 years of experience in foreclosures and workouts, I have represented banking institutions and lenders in property foreclosure litigation, loan workouts, and forbearance agreements....

Mr. Khonsari founded and is principal/partner of the Khonsari Law Group. With experience in family, criminal and civil law, Mr. Khonsari built the law firm with the standard of doing everything possible for each and every client. With over forty jury trials and countless other nonjury trials, he has used his trial advocacy in successfully representing clients in court. Mr. Khonsari obtained an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and his law degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from law school and being admitted to the Florida Bar, Mr. Khonsari relocated to the...

I am a native Floridian and spent most of my life in Pinellas County, Florida. Following graduation from Tarpon Springs High School, I received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of South Florida. After working in accounting for several years, I decided that my true passion was in the legal profession and proceeded down the path to become an attorney. Even though I chose to leave the accounting profession, that experience remains invaluable in analyzing cases because I view real estate and business matters through a lens...

The founding partner of Bachara Construction Law group has spent his entire life in and around the construction industry. Following in the footsteps of his father, a WWII veteran who returned from the Pacific and became a homebuilder in Jacksonville, Chip literally learned the business from the ground up. He worked as a laborer for his father’s company while in high school, then earned a degree in Building Construction from the University of Florida and obtained his certified general contractor’s license. After working for two of Jacksonville’s largest commercial construction companies, Chip earned a law degree from Mercer University. Since that time,...

Attorney Brandon Kolb received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Stetson University School of Law in December 2001, and completed his undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Salisbury State University. Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Kolb worked as an advertising sales consultant, and was also a Series 7 Licensed Stockbroker. As a seasoned attorney, Brandon Kolb is dedicated to obtaining the very best possible outcome for his clients. His primary areas of practice are Copy Right/Publicity Right protection, Criminal Defense, Adult Entertainment, and Family Law. Attorney Kolb will use every available resource to successfully craft an...

Daniel W. McKnight is a Workers' Compensation attorney practicing in the greater Tampa Bay Area.

Laurel A. Tesmer, Esq., provides quality representation to residents in the Tampa Bay area. Focusing primarily on family law, probate, bankruptcy and estate planning, Ms. Tesmer was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2007. She has been serving clients in Florida ever since. For her undergraduate degree, Laurel attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. After graduation, she followed with Stetson University College of Law where she earned her juris doctor. Thoroughly involved during law school, Laurel was a member in a leadership development committee and the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Society. She also participated in mediation, arbitration...

Amy Ferrera is a second generation Tampa native. After earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida, she went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law. While attending law school, she was a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society and was honored with the Book Award in Agency & Partnership. Following law school, Amy began her legal career at a plaintiff’s firm representing clients in medical malpractice and personal injury lawsuits. From there, Amy accepted a position at a prominent civil firm where she handled a multitude of complex...

Brent Steinberg is a Florida Bar board-certified appellate specialist – a distinction achieved by only 217 of the more than 100,000 members of the Florida Bar. He handles catastrophic injury, insurance bad faith, legal malpractice and insurance coverage cases throughout Florida and Georgia, at both the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Steinberg began his employment with Swope, Rodante P.A. as a law clerk in 2009, joined the firm full time after graduating law school in 2010, and became a partner in 2018. He has served as lead appellate counsel in cases at the Florida Supreme Court, all six of Florida’s District Courts...

S. David Anton, Esquire is a third generation Tampa attorney with his office located in Tampa’s historic Ybor City. After graduation from Jesuit High School (class of 1977) in Tampa, Mr. Anton attended the University of Florida where he received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in 1981 with a major in Economics and Accounting. Thereafter, Mr. Anton attended the University Florida College of Law where he was bestowed a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1984. Now in practice for 29 years, S. David Anton is an active member of the Florida Bar Association and the Hillsborough County...

Taylor McKnight is a highly accomplished attorney who brings his extensive experience in personal injury law to Swope, Rodante P.A. With a remarkable career as a defense lawyer, Mr. McKnight leverages his expertise to passionately advocate for victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries and those who have lost loved ones as a result of the negligence of others. Mr. McKnight has extensive experience handling cases involving trucking, bus, and commercial vehicle crashes, particularly those resulting in catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He also has substantial experience handling a diverse array of cases, including premises liability, medical malpractice, and products liability. His...

Marc Matthews spent several years working in the trial departments of some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the U.S., including Holland & Knight, LLP and DLA Piper US LLP, representing large companies and truck drivers in trucking accidents, catastrophic injury and product liability cases, and commercial disputes. Relying on that experience, he joined forces with one of the preeminent plaintiffs' firms in the State of Florida, prosecuting catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims through verdict. In 2013 alone, he obtained two verdicts* in excess of ten million dollars. Always striving to passionately represent his...