Newberry Business Lawyers

I am Sam Houston, the founder of Houston Law PLLC, specializing in business and tax law. My extensive background in providing business and tax counsel enables me to offer an integrated approach to legal services. I deliver comprehensive legal support to closely held companies, addressing their diverse business and tax needs. My services span from complex negotiations and deal structuring to IRS dispute resolution. I earned my Juris Doctor with honors from Florida State University College of Law and further honed my skills with an LL.M. in Tax Law from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. I continue to leverage my...

Bruce Burk is a Florida attorney with 7 years experience. Bruce graduated with a bachelor of Science from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He then worked as a financial analyst for 2 years before going to law school at the University of South Carolina School of Law. There, he was a research editor for the South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business and a member of the mock trial team. During school he was a general counsel for a real estate company, a clerk to the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and worked for various law...

Benjamin Lusk is an associate with Lusk, Drasites & Tolisano, P.A. and practices in the areas of civil litigation and civil trial.

I am a trial attorney and I have developed the knowledge and experience to aid my clients in all facets of litigation. My practice is focused on developing legally and factually sound arguments for every possible venue. I handle cases involving issues before trial courts, administrative courts, appellate courts, legislatures, civic boards, mediators and arbitrators.

Jonathan is an AV Rated civil trial attorney whose practice is dedicated to representing a wide range of clients in disputes before state and federal courts as well as in alternative dispute forums. Jonathan left a large, international law firm so that he could provide personal attention and the highest quality of legal services to his clients. In his practice, Jonathan represents individuals in civil litigation and construction litigation. In addition to his litigation practice, Jonathan is both a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator, where is serves as a neutral in...

James A. Boatman, Jr., is an attorney at the Boatman Law Firm in Naples, Florida. Mr. Boatman works with cases involving construction defect litigation, contract enforcement, foreclosure prosecution, foreclosure defense, internet wire fraud prosecution, special asset recovery, common law tort cases such as defamation and fraud and other complex legal issues. He serves clients in Naples and throughout the state of Florida.

Mr. Boatman has over 20 years of experience and is committed to helping his clients achieve their goals through negotiation or litigation. Licensed as an attorney since 1997, Mr. Boatman is qualified to appear before all Florida state courts,...

I am the owner and managing attorney of The Frazer Firm, a Palm Beach County-based business litigation and business law firm committed to protecting companies and their owners. Our practice focuses solely on solving the problems that keep business owners and executives up at night, so they can have peace of mind and focus on running their business. We assist clients with contract preparation and negotiation, business transactions, and operations with the goal to avoid costly and time-consuming disputes and litigation. When a dispute or litigation nevertheless arises, we aggressively endeavor to achieve an effective and efficient resolution with minimal...

Edward J. Welch is the founder of Welch Law, PLLC. Mr. Welch is highly regarded among his peers in the legal community of South Florida. His highly aggressive yet sensible approach to civil litigation routinely yields successful outcomes for his new and returning clients.

Recognized for Superlative Results and Service as a Business Litigation Attorney
Among his achievements, Mr. Welch has been named by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in Business Litigation. Super Lawyers’ “Rising Star,” a peer–designated honor, is bestowed upon only the top 2.5% of lawyers practicing in Florida. In addition, Mr. Welch has been awarded the Silver...

My practice is concentrated in representing employers and entrepreneurs in all aspects of employment and business law including severance, termination issues, non-compete disputes and in issues involving the protection of proprietary information.

I also represents employers in Fair Labor Standards Act disputes, including those with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. I represent clients in complex commercial litigation regarding these issues at both the trial and appellate levels. A significant portion of my litigation experience has been in business breakups, corporate and partnership dissolutions, securities and shareholder disputes, and related valuation issues. My business litigation experience allows me to...

Megan M. Kelly, Attorney at Law concentrates on estate planning, business law, and real estate law in Naples, FL and all of Southwest Florida. As a mobile attorney in Naples, Megan provides personalized legal solutions to individuals and families, assisting with wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance medical or health care directives, and any other documents related to legal life planning. Megan M. Kelly also offers subscription-based strategic business consulting to corporate clients of all sizes and stages of growth from startup to ongoing business needs including contract preparation and review, pre-litigation consulting, and risk mitigation. Contact Your Naples Attorney, Megan M....

With over 25 years of legal experience, AnnaDanielle Carter, Esq., is a trusted advisor and thought leader in community association law. AnnaDanielle has built a career defined by her deep expertise in operational, management, and corporate decision-making issues, as well as her exceptional track record as a civil litigator in state, appellate, and federal courts. As a valued attorney at Hamilton Mikes, P.A., AnnaDanielle has been instrumental in supporting the firm's growth, representing over 300 common-interest associations, and delivering strategic solutions across a broad range of legal challenges. Her legal proficiency extends to matters involving The Florida Condominium Act, The...

I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, where I practiced law from 1977. I was a municipal attorney for the first part of my legal career, and then switched to private practice. I conducted a general private law practice, with emphasis in civil litigation and bankruptcy. I also taught several college-level courses relating to various aspects of the law. In 2004, my family and I moved to Florida and have been here ever since. From 2011 to 2015 I worked for another lawyer in Walton County, assisting him in his office, especially with scheduling...

Attorney Lawrence E. Crary III attended the University of Florida, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. From there, he went on to pursue his law degree, graduating from the University of Florida College of Law with his Juris Doctorate in 1977. He is a member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and the Martin County Bar Association. He is a member of the Southern District of the United States District Court for the state of Florida. In addition, Attorney Crary is associated with the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits of the United States Courts...

When you come to Crary Buchanan law firm, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive. James L.S. Bowdish is a Stuart, Florida lawyer who can help you work through whatever complications you may be experiencing at this time. He attended Wake Forest University and went on to receive his law degree from Stetson Law School. Attorney Bowdish has been AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been board certified by the Florida Bar. He previously was the president of the Martin County Bar Association and is a member of the Southern and Middle Districts of the...

Dan O’Rourke has been practicing law in Florida for nearly 20 years and focuses on general civil and commercial litigation in the state and federal trial and appellate courts of northwest Florida. Dan has represented clients in matters ranging from Covenants Not to Compete in the trial court of Walton County to construction liens and contract disputes throughout northwest Florida. He has also represented clients in real estate fraud disputes in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and claims pursuant to the federal Hyde Amendment (awarding attorney fees to victims of malicious, vexatious, frivolous and...

Todd Passman has practiced law since 1998 and is admitted to the Florida Bar as well as the Georgia Bar.

He was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida, where he graduated from Fort Pierce Westwood High School in 1991. On graduating, Todd was awarded both a Florida Undergraduate Scholars Scholarship and a Florida State University Academic Scholars Scholarship. He attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and graduated in 1995 with a degree in accounting. While attending Florida State, Todd Passman studied abroad in London, England as part of Florida State University’s International Program. Finally, Todd attended the very prestigious...

Bishop L. Toups is an estate planning, elder law, and tax attorney in Southwest Florida. He helps clients with their various estate planning needs and helps clients navigate the Medicaid system here in Florida. He also represents clients nationwide and worldwide in front of the IRS. Bishop is also a V.A. accredited attorney and helps Veterans obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

He graduated from The Florida State University, Stetson University of College of Law, and he received a tax law degree (LL.M.) from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, which is consistently ranked a top 3...

The law firm of Feldman & Roback focuses on real estate matters (such as the purchase, sale, and mortgage financing of real estate, title insurance, and closings), including the formation of limited liability companies and Florida land trusts as entities of choice for property transactions. We provide real estate closing services, including title insurance at competitive rates. We have been title agents for Old Republic Title Insurance Company and its predecessor, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, for more than thirty-five years, and are also agents for Alliant National Title Insurance Company. As real estate lawyers, we can expertly advise and help...

I have guided and advised clients through their personal and commercial transactions in business and real estate, through their simple and complex estate planning situations and also through all forms of estate administration and probate.

Dually-licensed Attorney-CPA serving the tax planning & compliance, business law & planning, and accounting needs of domestic and foreign businesses, including their entrepreneurial owners. Currently owns and operates a multidisciplinary practice since 2012. Prior to 2012, spent over 10 years' professional experience within the "Big 4" global firms, including the Washington National Tax Office of one "Big 4" firm and the New York M&A-Transactions practice of another "Big 4" firm, having significant Director/Senior Manager-level experience. Licensed as both an Attorney (DC) and CPA (DC, FL, LA).

Neil J. Buchalter, J.D., Attorney at Law, is the founder of Neil Buchalter, P.A. and Buchalter & Pelphrey Attorneys At Law. These law firms have represented individuals and businesses in Brevard County for over 45 years. Mr. Buchalter was raised in Brevard County, attended public and high school in Brevard County and attended college and law school in Florida. His ties with Florida have been throughout his entire life.

Aggressive, dynamic, innovative, and compassionate, Mr. Buchalter brings a skill set that is unique to Brevard County. His knowledge and experience enables him the ability to provide sound solutions and maximum protection...

DAVID P. JOHNSON received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan School of Business Administration and his law degree from Wayne State University. He has been Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Tax Law since 1995 and Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates since 1996. He is one of thirty eight (38) of Florida's 100,000 attorneys to be Board Certified in both Tax Law and Wills, Trusts and Estates. Certification is the highest level of evaluation of an attorney's competency and experience in the areas approved by the Florida Supreme...

Karim received his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Karim is experienced in civil litigation, personal injury, insurance litigation, property disputes, landlord/tenant, criminal, and appellate practice. Karim has seen cases through to verdict in civil and criminal contexts. This exposure gives Karim a unique multi-disciplinary perspective on the law that can lead to a successful and favorable result for his clients.

I practice civil litigation and criminal defense. I began my legal career in the Washington, D.C. office of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, a New York-based international law firm, where I was a member of the business fraud litigation group. In 2010, I returned to Sarasota, where I was born a raised, to practice law with my father, a board certified civil trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience, and his law partner, Elliott Metcalfe, an AV rated former public defender with over 30 years and thousands of trials worth of experience. I have experience representing commercial...

Although bilingual (English and French), Michael typically speaks only one language: advocacy. Through meticulously crafted arguments, Michael has waged battle on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts throughout Florida. If your cause or claim needs a champion, look no further. Michael’s experience includes litigating a variety of personal injury claims, contract breaches, and real estate disputes. In addition to his significant trial practice, Michael has also served as appellate counsel for clients in each of Florida’s five district courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. After receiving his...

Steven W. Ledbetter works from his Venice, Florida, office on matters involving estate planning and administration, business transactions and corporate law, real estate, construction law, contract, and title insurance matters. Steven W. Ledbetter has been practicing law since 2002. His practice has included work in a wide range of subject areas while representing a wide range of clients including the federal government, corporations, financial institutions, and individuals. His practice has taken him from the mountains and rain of Portland, OR, to the shops and great restaurants of Dallas, TX, and finally back to his home state of Florida...

As a partner at Band, Gates & Dramis, P.L., Chad Gates is proud to represent clients throughout the Sarasota area. He brings more than 20 years of impressive legal experience to the table, taking on a wide range of cases in that time. Attorney Gates handles matters involving estate planning, probate, personal injury, real estate law, corporate law, and various other issues. He boasts unwavering dedication to his clients, always striving to secure the best possible outcome on their behalves. From tenacious advocacy to skillful negotiations, he knows how to deliver it all. Attorney Gates is currently a member of...

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After a seven-year tour of duty in the military, Elroy earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Florida Atlantic University. He got to work, soon after, as an advocate for children and families at the foster care and adoption agency serving Broward County, FL.

Elroy was then recruited to manage a $1 million-dollar grant program from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Throughout the initial grant term of three years, Elroy helped veterans fighting alcoholism, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and a host of other issues stabilize their lives and secure affordable housing. His efforts were so...

Mr. Nicholson is former federal and state prosecutor with more than 20 years experience handling complex criminal and civil cases. Mr. Nicholson concentrates his practice on matters related to health care regulatory law; food, drug and medical device law; representing medical providers and other licensed professionals in licensure matters; Drug Enforcement Administration and FDA regulatory matters; False Claims Act cases; and white collar criminal defense. Mr. Nicholson also assists clients in complex civil matters related to health care and government regulatory issues. Mr. Nicholson is a regular lecturer and author on a variety of topics relating to health...

Mr. Sobota began his law practice in the Fort Lauderdale office of Ruden McClosky before going into solo-practice. His office is located in Davie, FL and features convenient access from I-595 and I-75. Mr. Sobota’s principal areas are personal and commercial litigation, aviation, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant matters, and preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and health care surrogate designations. Recent matters include breach of contract actions, commercial loan defaults, enforcing insurance agent commission agreements, mortgage foreclosures, appointment of receivers, deficiency judgments, garnishments, tenant evictions, and aircraft levy and sale. Mr. Sobota has also...

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Connors attended the University of North Florida, where he played baseball and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994. Mr. Connors attended Loyola University New Orleans School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1999. After graduation, Mr. Connors stayed in Louisiana and served as the judicial law clerk for the Honorable Jacques A. Sanborn of the 34th Judicial District Court, Division “E”, Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana. Mr. Connors entered private practice in Louisiana in 2002, and returned to Florida to practice law in 2011. In May of 2017,...

Kramer Litvak is a board certified tax attorney practicing with the firm of Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP. Kramer holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in taxation from the University of Florida College of Law. He received his law degree from Mercer University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington & Lee University. Prior to attending law school, Kramer worked as a Legislative Assistant to United States Representative Earl Hutto. Kramer was admitted to the Georgia Bar and the Florida Bar in 1992. He concentrates in the areas of...

"AV" rated, Georgia-licensed attorney with a diverse civil law background, possessing excellent
e-Discovery and traditional discovery skills, legal research & writing, commercial law, contract negotiation &
drafting and litigation skills.

I represent clients throughout the South Florida area and am dedicated to serving their legal needs throughout South Florida for matters involving personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse.