Jeffrey P Battista

Jeffrey P Battista

Grall Law Group - Let Our Family Help Yours
  • Family Law, Divorce, Criminal Law
  • Florida
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Biography

Jeffrey P. Battista is originally from Oakland, Maryland. He graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia University’s internationally accredited accounting program in 1997. Immediately thereafter, Mr. Battista attended the University of Florida, where he graduated and received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2000.

During his tenure at the University of Florida, Mr. Battista was employed with the office of the State Attorney beginning in 1998, and upon graduation from law school, he accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney in the Indian River County State Attorney’s Office in order to gain necessary trial experience and the extensive knowledge of our often complicated Criminal Justice System. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Mr. Battista handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies and tried many cases to verdict.

As a founding partner at Menz & Battista, prior to joining Grall Law Group, Mr. Battista had successfully handled hundreds of divorce and criminal law cases, including cases that have been highlighted by CNN, Headline News, the Associated Press, Court TV, and numerous other local and national media outlets.

Mr. Battista is an active member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), and is currently serving as a Board Member of the Indian River County Bar Association.

Mr Battista received the distinction of being chosen by the Nineteenth Judicial Nominating Committee as a candidate for Circuit Court Judge in 2014.

He is admitted to practice before all Florida State Courts and in the Southern Federal District of Florida.

Practice Areas
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 328390
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Family Law Partner
Grall Law Group
- Current
Founding Partner
Menz & Battista
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Assistant State Attorney
Indian River County State Attorney’s Office
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Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D. (2000) | Law
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West Virginia University
B.A. (1997) | Accounting
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Honors: magna cum laude
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Awards
Pro Bono Service Award
The Florida Bar
Rising Star
SuperLawyers
Rising Star
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Rising Star
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Rising Star
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Professional Associations
The Florida Bar
Member
Current
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Indian River County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Indian River County Bar Association
Board of Directors
Current
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Member
Current
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The Florida Bar
Member, Family Law Rules Committee
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Tread Lightly When Choosing a Family Lawyer
Grall Law Blog
The Myth of Abandonment in Florida Divorce
Grall Law Blog
Speaking Engagements
The Ethics of Social Media, Legal Ethics
PAFTCC
The Use of Mediation in TPR Dependency Cases, TPR Mediation Workshop
Office of the State Courts Administrator
Ethics, Monthly Meeting
Saint Lucie County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Ethics, Planning Peace of Mind in a Litigious Society
Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.
http://www.pafinc.org/
Alcohol and the Law, IRC Paralegals Monthly Meeting
Paralegals Association of Florida
2012 Annual Conference Comedy Night MC, 2012 Annual Conference
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Bankruptcy and Home Foreclosure, Bankruptcy: A fate worse than debt
Indian River County Paralegals Association
We have Ethics, Yes we do. We have Ethics, How about you?, Annual Meeting
Treasure Coast Paralegals Association
Bankruptcy and Home Foreclosure, Treasure Coast Paralegals Association
Search and Seizure, IRCC Police Academy
Websites & Blogs
Website
Grall Law Group Website
Blog
Grall Law Group
Contact & Map
Grall Law Group
7555 20th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32966
Telephone: (772) 773-6697
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed