West Melbourne Lawyers

A third generation Floridian, Kate Watson graduated from the University of Florida in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in English and received her Juris Doctorate degree from the City University of New York School of Law in 2011. In between undergraduate school and law school, Ms. Watson dedicated a few years of her professional life to teaching-- first teaching English as a Foreign Language in Madrid, Spain, and then as a high school teacher in South Florida. Ms. Watson is conversational in Spanish.

Upon graduation, Ms. Watson felt compelled to serve the community and accepted a position as staff attorney...

William has spent his career working on behalf of injured victims providing aggressive legal representation and compassionate counsel. A graduate of Florida Coastal School of Law, he is admitted to practice law in the state of Florida. While in law school, William interned with the Office of the State Attorney - 15th Judicial Circuit and clerked at Jupiter Law Center. His success in winning substantial recoveries cannot be questioned. At his prior firm, William recovered over $17M for clients including Final Compensation Orders and settlements. Getting to Know William Family - William has been married to his wife, Nikki, since 2018. They are the...

Trial Attorney both Civil and Criminal excess of 100 Trials to verdict. Licensed both Florida and Michigan 23 years of legal experience. Candidate for Lake County Judge.

Attorney Jeremy J. Buckmaster is a seasoned Daytona Beach criminal lawyer. As a former prosecutor, he uses his knowledge of both sides of the courtroom to improve his clients’ defense and he is skilled in defending serious felonies. More information is available by calling (888) 785-6548 or by visiting www.daytonabeachcriminaldefenselaw.com.

Daniel is native Floridian, a United States Navy Veteran and a retired Highlands County Deputy Sheriff. Daniel served as a Police Officer for City of Sebring and before that was a Police Officer for Town of Arcadia.

Daniel has worked as a consultant and legal advisor for a local construction firm, and has provided legal services to several local businesses. Daniel has also served as an active member the City of Sebring Planning and Zoning board.

Daniel retired from the Sheriff’s Office, and graduated from Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Daniel is licensed to practice in all Florida...

In addition to being a practicing attorney and co-founder of Wilson McCoy, P.A. with Nathan McCoy, Gary represents both individuals in civil rights and discrimination claims, non-compete and other employment issues, but also defends employers in such matters. Gary also represents unions and their members in disciplinary grievances, arbitration, unfair labor practice hearings, and collective bargaining negotiations.

With more than 25 years of employment law experience, Gary’s work as an employment and labor law attorney has been recognized by publications and his peers, consistently naming him as one of the “Best Lawyers in America,” a Florida “Super Lawyer,” and one...

Attorney Aaronson has over thirty years in representing clients in contract related disputes, including timeshare cases. He has the highest ethical rating through Martindale-Hubbell©. He graduated with a B.S. with honors from the University of Florida in 1982, and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 1987, Florida’s first law school. He has extensive experience practicing business and consumer contract law, with a particular emphasis on litigating consumer related disputes, including tax related issues.

I have been a civil litigator in State and Federal courts for 35 years, and have practiced in both the private and public sector. I am now a mediator full-time with Mediate First, Inc., and mediate civil cases via zoom and in person. I am also on the Middle District of Florida's list of mediators, and mediate Federal cases pending in that district. I served on the board of the Volusia County Bar Association for years, and was the president of the Association in 2021-2022. Mediation can be schedule via www.mediatefirstinc.com or by calling 407-649-9495.

Alan M. Aronson is the moving force behind the Workers' Compensation field of practice of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon, & Ryles. His line of experience is found in workers’ compensation litigation, social security disability, retirement and pension, employment and labor claims including overtime wage and hour. Alan completed his Juris Doctor Program at the Jacob Fuchsberg School of Law, Tuoro College in 1980. Although admitted to practice law in both Florida and New York, he has spent the past fifteen years practicing in Florida. His work as the General Counsel of the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association...

Lake H. "Trey" Lytal, III is a distinguished civil trial attorney renowned for his expertise in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, encompassing areas such as automobile accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and premises liability. Holding the prestigious title of Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, he exemplifies the pinnacle of attorney proficiency and experience. His track record includes securing numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients across Florida and the United States. Encountering cases where insurance companies offered minimal settlements, even in cases involving fatalities, Mr. Lytal has successfully persuaded juries to award his clients over...

Originally hailing from New York, William P. Sepulveda relocated to Martin County, and later to Palm Beach County, at a young age, driven by his aspirations to serve and protect his community. Before pursuing his legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, William obtained his undergraduate degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University. During his time at Palm Beach Atlantic University, William collaborated with various local nonprofits, actively contributing to the betterment of Palm Beach County. Continuing his dedication to community service, William assumed the role of Assistant State Attorney at the State Attorney’s Office in West Palm...

Trent J. Swift has dedicated his legal career to litigation and advocacy. Prior to joining Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, Mr. Swift was associated with a general practice litigation firm, where he concentrated on complex commercial litigation and civil litigation. His expertise has led to numerous favorable verdicts and confidential settlements for his clients. Trent obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science from New York University, followed by his law degree from New York Law School. During his time in law school, Trent served as a research assistant, collaborating with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Asia to raise awareness about human...

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...

Jeremy is a corporate and tax attorney and a founding partner of Watson Sloane PLLC. He believes firmly in the notion that the attorney-client relationship is and should be one of the most important relationships any business person can have and that it should be built on mutual respect, empathy, trust, reliability and shared values. To that end, Jeremy’s clients tend to be not only long-time clients, but also long-time friends. There is nothing more gratifying to him than knowing that he contributed to the success of a client or that he helped resolve a significant legal issue, and this...

Born in Brooklyn, New York, a Florida resident since 1971, graduate of the University of Central Florida, Florida State University and the University of Florida, admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983, admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 1992, and has practiced law for over 37 years.

I offer straightforward advice and solutions to clients who are unhappy with their present circumstances and who are seeking positive change. I don't just tell my clients what they want to hear, take their money, and then withdraw when they run out of money.

I offer a free consultation, where you speak directly with me.

I have more than twenty years of experience representing clients in the following types of cases:

Divorce - contested and uncontested
Paternity
Custody and time-sharing
Child support
Modifications
Enforcement
Domestic/repeat violence injunctions.

Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy
Chapter 13 readjustment bankruptcy
Mortgage modification
Mortgage foreclosure defense
Credit card...

Attorney Melora G. Vandersluis has been a resident of Central Florida since 2012. She graduated cum laude from Barry University School of Law where she earned the distinction of “Outstanding Senior Editor” on Law Review and competed nationally while on the Moot Court Honors Board. She was awarded the highest grade in Torts I, Torts II, and Mediation. She completed an externship in federal court with The Honorable John Antoon II. She is a Florida Supreme Court certified county mediator. Prior to attending law school, she served in Higher Education for 15 years as an English professor, department chair, and associate...

LeRoy Costner is a Death Penalty Certified and experienced trial lawyer. LeRoy Costner understands when you start something, you must finish it. LeRoy has done it all - farmed cotton fields in Mississippi, and orange groves in Polk County. He had to work full time to put himself through college at Valencia Community College and Florida Southern University. During school, he worked at Universal Studios and a five star Orlando hotel as a concierge, where he learned the “fine art” of service. He then graduated from Barry University School of Law where he won the prestigious Lion of Justice...

Nikki is an associate in Watson Sloane’s Real Estate and Corporate Finance groups. Her practice focuses on real estate transactions, land use entitlements, permitting and code enforcement issues, and due diligence reviews for vacant and developed land. Nikki also represents issuers, financial institutions, underwriters and investors in connection with the public and private offering of municipal and corporate securities.

Prior to law school, Nikki worked for over ten years as a land use planner. During this time, she reviewed legislation and its impact on local government planning and growth management strategies and drafted ordinances and comprehensive plan policies to implement growth...

For over a decade, Richard Oliver Hale has helped defend the rights of men, women, and children in Orlando and throughout Florida. His experience in the legal field allows him to confidently represent his clients, whatever their needs may be. After graduating from Stetson University College of Law, Richard Hale went on to work with a prominent law firm in St. Petersburg. While here, Richard focused on personal injury cases in a variety of areas, including auto accidents and premises liability situations. Richard joined his wife's practice in Orlando, Florida, where he now focuses on personal injury and criminal defense cases....

Providing professional representation since 1975 in the areas of personal injury, criminal law and family law.

Samuel Elswick joined Morgan & Morgan after practicing law in the courts of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, where he represented clients in environmental, wrongful death, products liability and criminal law matters.

Who is Brandon Tyson? Brandon is a long time resident of Central Florida whose lifelong goal has always been to be represent the people of his community. Brandon founded the Tyson Law Firm for the purpose of providing individuals and small businesses with the experience and expertise offered by large law firms while at the same time providing the individualized attention and care offered by a small law firm. Brandon has represented countless clients in several different areas of the law, including: Family law Landlord-tenant law ...

A bilingual, AV-rated trial lawyer who has practiced for 30 years in every kind of civil trial work in state and federal courts. Twice recognized by Florida Trend as among Florida's "Legal Elite". Additional academic experience in combining the teaching of law and foreign language at a major American law school.

Since 2000, I have helped business owners, professionals, and other people understand how the law affects them, their businesses, and their families, I have helped them deal with problems, and I have helped them realize opportunities. I've helped people with a wide range of legal matters including business ownership, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, commercial transactions, joint ventures, business succession planning, wills, trusts and estate planning, estate tax planning, asset protection planning, trust administration, probate administration, and federal and state taxation.

Dr. Larry Pino is a commercial litigation attorney specializing in business and investment law. He currently practices law as a Co-Founder of Pino Nicholson Law PLLC. Larry graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Notre Dame, a Juris Doctor degree from the New York University School of Law, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Florida. In addition, he received Certificates of Completion from the Universidad de Madrid in Madrid, Spain, L’Alliance Francaise in Paris, France, and the Centro Linguistico Italiance dante Alighieri in Rome, Italy. Subsequently, he was admitted to practice law and is in...