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Eric Steven Ruff
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Florida
Rated "AV" Peer Review 5.0 out of 5.0 and Client Review 5.0 out of 5.0 by Martindale-Hubble . Rated Superb Attorney 10.0 out of 10.0 by Avvo.com and 5.0 out of 5.0 by Google Places reviews. Eric S. Ruff has filed over 2,900 bankruptcy cases and has over 30 years experience. He attended law school at the University of Florida where he was also a member of the Law Review. Mr. Ruff graduated from law school with honors in 1979 and soon afterwards was an attorney with the firm of Trinkle & Redman in Plant City,...
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Timothy J. Sierra
Brandon, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
I am Timothy J. Sierra, a bankruptcy attorney with more than 24 years of legal experience. I specialize 100% of my practice in bankruptcy and work with clients in the Tampa Bay, Riverview, and Brandon areas. Visit our website at www.timsierra.com or give me a call today at (813)258-3455 to schedule a free initial consultation.
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Sean White
Brandon, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Army Veteran and former Law Enforcement Officer, Sean decided to continue to serve his community by becoming an Attorney. Sean has a mission to protect the people and started Panther Law, P.A. to do just that. He offers legal help in Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate, Bankruptcy, and Special Needs Law.
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Gregory J. Lesak
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 21 years of experience
(904) 895-5796
8280 Princeton Square Blvd. W
Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Bankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Health Care
Florida State University College of Law
Gregory J. Lesak, Jr., places great emphasis on attaining a profound comprehension of his clients' underlying businesses and their specific needs. While being results-driven and assertive, Mr. Lesak consistently prioritizes cost-effectiveness in all his endeavors. With extensive experience as a transactional attorney and litigation attorney, he has cultivated a unique perspective in assisting clients. His dual role as both client and attorney equips him with a comprehensive understanding of clients' business requirements and enables him to solve problems effectively. As a solution-oriented lawyer with a strong foundation in business knowledge, Mr. Lesak views problem-solving as the core responsibility of legal...
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Stephen R. Williams
Trinity, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
I have handled just about every kind of case imaginable, from adverse possession to will contracts. I am the person who will handle your case from start to finish. Your case will not be turned over to a secretary, never to be heard from me again. You will even have my cell number.
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John A.. Anthony
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Georgetown University Law Center
John is the managing member of Anthony & Partners, LLC, Tampa, Florida’s premier bankruptcy and creditors’ rights firm. He covers the statewide needs of his clients from Pensacola to Key West and his practice includes areas of chapter 11 reorganizations, complex chapter 7 liquidations, assignments for the benefit of creditors, loan restructures, state court loan enforcement litigation, and lender liability defense in state and federal courts. From 2001-2009, John chaired a statewide 22-lawyer creditors’ rights department of a large law firm. In the aftermath of the economic crisis that began in 2008, he has positioned Anthony & Partners, LLC to...
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Victoria Morales
Orlando, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Florida International University College of Law
My goal is to bring peace and stability to the family. I care about my client's welfare and peace of mind. I manage bankruptcy proceedings and debt relief for individuals and businesses. Deal with tax issues and resolution. Handle probate proceedings. Conduct family law proceedings. Provide advice on estate planning matters, wills and trusts. Also engage in foreclosure defense and civil litigation.
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J. Christopher Crowder
Melbourne, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
I believe it is important to identify a clients goals and build a strategy to best meet those goals. Growing up in a small town taught me to stand behind my work and to only provide services that people really need.
Chris grew up in Basehor, Kansas on the outskirts of Kansas City where he learned to “pay it forward.” He lives and works by the ideal that the work you do and the promises you make to individuals carries forward. With that in mind, Chris attended Kansas State University where he earned his B.S. in Speech Communications. Chris also spent...
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Thomas Gill Jr
Brandon, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 36 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Family, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Thomas P. Gill, Jr. completed his J.D. from Stetson College of Law and has been practicing law since 1988. He began his legal career at various reputable law firms before opening his own practice in 1991. His goal is to provide a full-service law firm that focuses on providing clients with personal and compassionate services. Every phone call will be returned personally by Attorney Gill. He has extensive experience in many legal areas, including family law, bankruptcy, personal injury, foreclosure defense, wills & estate planning, probate, and criminal defense. Outside of the law, he is very active in community organizations....
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Donald Golden
Brandon, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Mr. Golden earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maine and his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Upon moving to Florida, he began his career working for a small law firm in the Brandon area and focused on representing debtors in consumer bankruptcy cases under both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. He also represented clients in front of the Social Security Administration in Disability cases. Next, he accepted a position as the chief litigation associate with the law firm of Feinberg, Isaak and Smith, d/b/a Debt Relief Legal Centers. In this position he...
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Robert J. Corcoran
Crystal River, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Florida
We are a debt relief law firm focused on permanently wiping out debts under the bankruptcy code discharge provisions. We have over 20 years legal experience and have successfully wiped out over 100 million dollars in cumulative consumer debt for our clients. We offer a free consultation with no obligation and full confidentiality. We are able to answer many questions by phone. Please call (352) 564-1600. We are local to Citrus County, Florida. Member of NACBA - the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
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Donald Dufresne
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
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Samantha L. Dammer
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and Foreclosure Defense
Valparaiso University School of Law
Samantha Dammer is an attorney licensed in Florida and Illinois, concentrating her practice in general business law, bankruptcy law, real estate litigation, foreclosure solutions, family law, as well as comprehensive asset protection and debt restructuring. A tenacious, compassionate and experienced attorney in Tampa Bay, Ms. Dammer provides a holistic approach to clients who are seeking relief from real estate related financial distress, foreclosure or pre-foreclosure issues.
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Lauren Osa
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of Florida
Lauren Osa, P.A. is a Tampa area law firm specializing in consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure matters. Before opening her own law practice, Lauren managed the consumer bankruptcy divisions of multiple law firms in both Florida and New York. She is a University of Florida Levin College of Law graduate and has been working exclusively in consumer bankruptcy since receiving her degree. Lauren's main office is located at 100 S. Ashley Dr., Ste 1750, Tampa FL 33602. Visit her website at www.OsaLegal.com or e-mail her at Lauren@OsaLegal.com to set up your free, confidential consultation today.
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Raymond LaBella
Orange Park, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 22 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
Florida Coastal School of Law
Admitted to practice
Supreme Court of Florida
Superior Courts of Connecticut
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
Publications and Academics
The Small Claims Clinic, writer and instructor, 2004 to present
A joint pro bono collaboration between the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and LaBella Law, P.L.
The Probate Process from Start to Finish, contributing writer and instructor
Continuing Legal Education division of National Business Institute, 2007...
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Patricia A. Carroll
Dade City, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Former State Prosecutor
Serving Tampa Bay and Pasco County areas
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Ekecia Grayson
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Florida State University College of Law
Ekecia Grayson, Esq. is a second-generation Tampa native who is eager to assist members of her community in navigating the bankruptcy landscape. Ms. Grayson brings to the table a unique and varied skillset developed over the course of her legal career and a desire to uplift those who seek her services. She is adept at working with people from various backgrounds and evaluating issues from many perspectives.
She gained experience in financial matters while serving as the Assistant General Counsel for the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. As a key attorney in the Division of Consumer Finance, she represented the agency...
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Paul F Daley
Melbourne, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Barry University School of Law
Daley Law helps clients deal with debt matters. We help with garnishments, small claims, Personal and Business Bankruptcy.
We file Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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Sami Thalji
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
University of Florida
I am a rare native Floridian, born in Clearwater and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. I graduated from Osceola High School in Seminole, Florida and attended the University of Florida where I graduated with High Honors receiving both a Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor. I proudly started my legal career in law enforcement as an Assistant State Attorney with the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office. In 4 short years I was promoted to the Major rimes Bureau before deciding to venture out into private practice. After two years handling high end criminal defense at a private firm I opened...
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Wayne Jentis
Melbourne, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Seton Hall University School of Law and University of Oxford, Oxford England
Wayne F. Jentis, Esq.
• Member in Good Standing of the State of Florida Bar
• Member in Good Standing of the State of New Jersey Bar
• Member in Good Standing of the State of New York Bar
• Admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
• Member Brevard County Bar Association
• Member Florida Bar Association and Family Law Section
• Member of the American Bar Association
• Member New Jersey Bar Association and Family Law Section
• Member Mercer County Bar Association
• Prior Law Clerk to the Honorable F. Lee Forrester.
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Jay William Moreland
New Port Richey, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 48 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Scott David Stamatakis
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 26 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Collections, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Florida
Scott Stamatakis is a native of Tampa, Florida and practices law in a variety of areas including bankruptcy, foreclosure and collections defense, credit repair, debt settlement, sinkholes, insurance claims, IRS tax debt settlement, real estate, title insurance, business law and asset preservation just to name a few. Scott graduated from Gaither High School which is located in North Tampa on the boundary lines of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk Counties in close proximity to Carrollwood Village, Northdale, North Lakes, Lutz, Odessa and Land O Lakes, Florida. After high school, Scott moved to Tallahassee, Florida and attended Florida State University where,...
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Ron Johnston Forbus
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 12 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense and Immigration
St. Thomas University School of Law
American Dream Attorneys PLLC
Immigration Lawyer
Immigration Law Firm
American Dream Attorneys is an immigration law firm that commenced operations in 2013 in Miami, Florida. Our lawyers are admitted to practice law in at least one state within the United States, and have experience handling cases and protecting both Federal and State rights. Whereas, U.S. immigration laws are applied in federal proceedings, the immigration lawyers at American Dream Attorneys are able to provide legal services to immigration clients located anywhere within the United States. American Dream Attorneys can also assist clients with immigration matters located outside of the U.S. Our...
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Mary Joyner
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Florida A&M University College of Law and Florida Gulf Coast University
A native Floridian who was raised in the Tampa Bay area, Mrs. Joyner is an alumnus of Plant City High School. She continued her education at Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating summa cum laude. Thereafter, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida A&M University College of Law graduating cum laude while maintaining full-time employment, actively participating in the Cherry Chapter of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Alpha Delta, and volunteering at her son’s elementary school and cub scout den.
Mrs. Joyner is admitted to practice in all Florida courts as well as the United States...
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Lisa Cohen
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Bankruptcy
University 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.
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Lawrence Joseph Marraffino
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Heather A. Harwell
Wesley Chapel, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 35 years of experience
27446 Cashford Circle
Ste. 101
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Appeals and Consumer
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Attorney Heather Harwell has been practicing law for 27 years, gaining extensive experience in litigation and consumer debt issues. Her practice is focused in Bankruptcy, Consumer Credit Card Defense, Debt Defense, Fair Debt Collection Practice Violation Actions and Consumer Credit Reporting Issues.
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Greg Gilbert
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Mississippi College School of Law
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.
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Shannon M Houk
Lithia, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Elder
University of Miami School of Law
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Gust G. Sarris
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and DUI & DWI
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Jeffrey Carl Hakanson
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
Jeffrey Carl Hakanson graduated from Washington and Lee University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He attended the South Texas College of Law, from which he received his Juris Doctorate in 1995.
Mr. Hakanson began his legal career at a Tampa real estate firm, where he developed expertise in representing secured lenders in mortgage foreclosure actions, lender liability actions, and bankruptcy cases. He then joined the law firm of Gibbons, Smith, Cohn & Arnett as an associate attorney, during which time he focused primarily on real estate litigation and the representation of creditors in bankruptcy court. In...
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Mr. Michael R Simons
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(904) 374-5444
6817 Southpoint Parkway
Suite 504
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Estate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law
Simons & Simons is a Florida law firm practicing in the areas of Family Law, Foreclosure Defense and Estate Planning, serving Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties.
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Michael J. Owen
Valrico, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 15 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University
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Harrison Ephraim Standley
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Social Security Disability
Stetson University College of Law
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William T. Bonner
Lutz, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Loyola Marymount University
Each Tampa bankruptcy attorney at B&B Law Group has years of experience serving clients throughout the greater Tampa Bay area. Our attorneys have extensive experience in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. We believe that every client deserves dedicated representation. Our attorneys work closely with clients to explain the law, answer questions, return calls promptly and keep clients informed throughout the duration of their case. At B&B Law Group, you can be confident that you are in the hands of experienced professionals who are committed to providing the quality legal representation you require.
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Leon G. Nichols
Sebastian, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 60 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Florida
After practicing over 50 years in the State of Florida in several areas of law I have been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, as " distinguished, very high rating in both legal ability & ethical standards". Most of my practice is now devoted to bankruptcy. I am qualified to practice in the bankruptcy courts in the Middle District and Southern District of Florida. My fees are very reasonable and I will promptly and freely answer any questions about bankruptcy, its benefits and liabilities. If you are harassed by creditors, in foreclosure or being sued for money owed, bankruptcy...
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Stephen Jeffrey Berlinsky
Haines City, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 55 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of Miami School of Law
The Berlinsky Law Firm, PA, with offices in Haines City, Lakeland and Winter Haven, was founded by Stephen Berlinsky, who has been an attorney in Florida since 1969. Mr. Berlinsky has focused on many aspects of real estate law during his career. He worked for 3 years at a national title insurance company in Miami. He managed the closing department of Spieler & Associates, which handled over 400 closings a month throughout Florida. Mr. Berlinsky represented banks and mortgage companies for over 18 years and managed the foreclosure department of Broad and Cassel, a major state-wide...
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Arna Cortazzo
ROCKLEDGE, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University and University of South Florida
Arna Cortazzo grew up in South Florida. Her love for the ocean and Florida's beaches began at a young age, so did her quest for justice.
As a lawyer, Arna has protected the rights of Floridians for more than 30 years. While in her last year of law school, Arna began the practice of law in the juvenile division of the Broward County Public Defender’s office as a legal intern certified by the Florida Supreme Court. Upon graduation from law school and passing the...
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Richard Feinberg
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 36 years of experience
Bankruptcy
University of Houston - Main Campus
I was born in Rochester, New York and attended the State University of New York at Albany, where I acquired a BA in psychology. I obtained my law degree from the University of Houston in 1986. In 1994, I founded the firm Debt Relief Legal Centers, which became one of the nation’s largest filers of consumer bankruptcies. Although I have represented many large banks, financial institutions and insurance companies, my practice is now concentrated solely on representing the interests of consumers in bankruptcy and foreclosure defense. I am a member in good standing of the Florida...
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William J. Kopp Jr.
Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law and Stetson University College of Law
William "Joe" Kopp is from Brecksville, Ohio. He graduated in 2005 from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration; and from Stetson University in 2008 with his Law Degree, a Concentration in Advocacy, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.
Following law school he initially worked for a large, multi-state consumer bankruptcy firm in Tampa. Within one year of joining the firm, he was selected to train new attorneys and paralegals joining the firm. In 2011 he moved his practice to St. Petersburg, and in 2012 opened his own firm. In...