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Dominic Baccarella
Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida State University College of Law
Dominic J. Baccarella is a divorce and family law attorney and criminal defense lawyer. He has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating available for attorneys for legal ability and ethical standards.
Prior to opening Baccarella & Baccarella, P.A., Mr. Baccarella worked as an assistant professor for the Legal Assistance program at Hillsborough Community college and as the Assistant State Attorney for the State of Florida. In 1989–1990, he was a certified contract advisor to National Football League (NFL) players.
In addition to providing clients with zealous and thorough representation in divorce, family law and...
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Brian Andrew Leung
Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
The Florida State University College of Law
Practice Areas: Business Law; Construction Law; Real Estate
Admitted: 2005, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Law School: Florida State University, J.D.
Member: Hillsborough County Bar Association; The Florida Bar.
Biography: Board of Directors, Tampa Interbay Rotary Club. Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator. Lifetime Member Veterans of Foreign Wars. AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Named “Rising Star” in Business Litigation by Super Lawyers. Consistently named to “Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers” by Legal Leaders Magazine.
Born: Charlotte, North Carolina, April 1, 1974
MilitaryService: U.S. Navy, 1993-1999
Cases: Scherer v. Villas Del Verde Homeowners Ass'n, Inc., 55 So.3d 602 (Fla....
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Joseph Sternberg
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney
(407) 495-1893
100 East Pine Street, Suite 110
Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32801
Free ConsultationBusiness, Family, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Joseph M. Sternberg is a highly accomplished third-generation entrepreneur with a rich history of establishing and managing a range of businesses. Inspired by his grandfather and father's wholesale produce business, he imbibed the core values of hard work and perseverance from a young age. Being the first attorney in his family, Joseph's decision to pursue a legal career was deeply influenced by his older sister's life-altering car accident and the ensuing lawsuit against U-Haul, which ignited his passion for providing innovative solutions to his clients.
During his time at the University of Miami School of Law, Joseph interned with the respected...
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Betty Marion Whitman
Palmetto, FL Business Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Business, Construction and Workers' Comp
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Betty Marion Whitman resides in Ocala, Marion County, Florida where she began practicing law in Marion County in 1987. Betty started her legal career as a secretary to her father, a general practitioner in Melbourne, Florida. She continued to work as a legal secretary in various cities in Florida and briefly in New York City. She obtained her A.A. degree from Brevard Community College, then went on to the University of Central Florida to obtain her B.A. degree, and then to Law School at the University of Florida. Betty has achieved an “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale & Hubbell,...
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Nathan Adam Carney
TAMPA, FL Business Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Michigan Law School
The Carney Law Firm serves individuals and businesses throughout Florida in business litigation, estate planning, and probate matters.
The Carney Law Firm offers clients expertise from a firm they can trust. Mr. Carney has big law firm experience, but provides small firm service. A potential client’s biggest worry is often the expense of hiring a professional attorney. Mr. Carney is often able to assist his clients by offering contingency and flat fee options. The Carney Law Firm is committed to providing each client aggressive and practical legal representation.
In recognition of his legal skills and ethical standards, Mr. Carney received an AV...
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Anthonia Imudia
Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Health Care, Maritime and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Anthonia “Toni” Imudia attended Columbia University in the City of New York where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in Nursing. She obtained a doctorate degree in nursing practice from the Univeristy of Miami before attending Stetson University College of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees.
Toni worked in healthcare for over 13 years and rose to the level of an executive director of a non-profit agency in New Orleans. The agency provided primary care to HIV-AIDS patients under the Ryan White program. Toni later took an...
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Michael A Kolcun
Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Collections and IP
Florida State University College of Law
I am commercial litigator who understands the benefits and risks of litigation for each of my clients. I emphasize a practical assessment of disputes and provide innovative strategies. Whether advancing or defending claims, I am relentless in pursuing my client’s objectives.
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Wes Eric Trombley
Tampa, FL Business Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Stetson University College of Law
Wes Trombley is a partner with Trombley & Hanes, P.A., concentrating in the areas of both criminal and civil litigation. Wes is a lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida, and graduated from Jesuit High School, the University of South Florida with a Business Marketing Degree, and Stetson University College of Law. As a law student and prior to becoming a member of the Florida Bar, Wes served in the 13th Judicial Circuit for Hillsborough County, Florida as a Judicial Intern and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Intern Prosecutor and he served for the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida...
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Kevin F. Jursinski
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Business, Construction, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Ohio Northern University
Kevin F. Jursinski is recognized as one of Southwest Florida's premier attorneys. He has concentrated more than 30 years of practice in the area of real estate, business and construction law in Naples and Fort Myers.
As a testament to his dedication to his legal practice, Kevin is Florida Bar Board Certificated in three areas of practice: Real Estate Law, Construction Law and Business Litigation. He is the only attorney (out of more than 96,000 attorneys) in the entire state of Florida who has ever received certification in these three practice areas simultaneously. Certification is The Florida Bar's highest level...
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Jason Knott
St Petersburg, FL Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Securities and Tax
Washburn University School of Law
Jason devotes his legal career to helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of U.S. and international tax laws and regulations. His commitment is to provide the most sophisticated and highest quality tax services which has enabled him to build meaningful and lasting relationships with clients.
Jason has over 8 years of tax experience advising individuals and global organizations on tax issues related to domestic reporting and compliance, and international tax issues involving tax treaties, transfer pricing, and cross-border investments and business operations. He also represents individuals and businesses faced with IRS notices and audits, and can assist with...
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Andy Dogali
Clearwater, FL Business Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Business, Construction, Insurance Claims and Legal Malpractice
Florida State University College of Law and Florida State University College of Law
Andy Dogali was born in San Diego, California in 1962. He received his B.A. Degree, magna cum laude, from Florida State University in 1983. He received his Juris Doctor, with honors, from the Florida State University College of Law in 1986. He was admitted to the Bar in 1986 and co-founded the firm of Forizs & Dogali, P.A. In 2013 he aquired sole ownership of Forizs & Dogali and re-named the firm Dogali Law Group. Mr. Dogali is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Florida, and has appeared in litigated matters in more...
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Paul Eric Courtright
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Paul's practice is focused on providing his clients with "good judgment" and Paul prides himself on working hard to see that his clients move towards fixing problems and preparing for a better future. Paul concentrates on matters involving business law, entertainment law, replevin law, real estate, landlord-tenant, probate, wills, estates, and trust law. Paul has been appointed several times by Florida Courts as personal representative and attorney ad litem in complex and sensitive litigation matters involving probate and wrongful death, as well as in representing unknown parties and historic landmarks in real estate foreclosure and eminent domain...
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Neil Braslow
Altamonte Springs, FL Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Communications, Entertainment & Sports and IP
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
A Florida and New Jersey licensed attorney with over ten years of experience using an exemplary understanding of law to solve clients' problems, improve their operations, and further develop their business plans with effective outside-the-box strategies. Facilitates and implements innovative ideas through objective analysis, as demonstrated by the establishment of new standards in the sports and entertainment industry. Counsels commercial clients on legal business strategy – from idea to inception – during all stages of the business lifecycle, from start-up to maturity.
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John K. Carter
St. Petersburg, FL Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Virginia School of Law
John Carter has more that 25 years in the financial services industry. He runs a law office in St. Petersburg. Until recently, John served as Chairman, President, and CEO of a $50 billion asset management company consisting of approximately 120 funds and 35 investment sub-advisers. He has a vast amount of experience, which includes working for a law firm (Skadden Arps), a federal regulator (SEC), and leading companies (Franklin Templeton, Citigroup, and Transamerica). He is licensed as an attorney in Florida, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. John currently is obtaining a Master of Theology from Saint Leo University, Dade...
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D. Michael Lins
Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Florida State University College of Law
I am an attorney with over thirty years of law practice experience in the Tampa Bay area. My practice concentrates in the areas of estate planning, probate, estate litigation, elder law, business and contract law, personal injury and wrongful death, .
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Heather M. Meglino
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Business and Employment
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Heather M. Meglino serves as General Counsel for Quality One Wireless and is the chief legal officer for the organization. She has broad experience counseling clients in areas spanning every aspect of business and commercial law, including contracts, complex business litigation, fraud-misrepresentation, employment law, intellectual property, and licensing.
Heather was previously Founder at Meglino Law, a law firm focused on business and commercial law. Additionally, Heather litigated cases including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, overtime and unpaid wages, FMLA leave and disability issues, employment contracts, whistleblower and other employment law claims under various state and federal laws. She is licensed...
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Eric Anthony Lanigan
Winter Park, FL Business Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Foreclosure Defense, Real Estate and Securities
Stetson University College of Law
Winter Park, Florida attorney Eric A. Lanigan has provided clients aggressive and experienced legal representation in real estate, business and civil, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and securities and investment losses law in Central Florida since 1976. Eric Lanigan has a strong history in securities law and the financial industry. He provides clients with the complex legal advice and counsel that family, individual and businesses need to get through legal issues. There’s not much I haven’t litigated from basic employment contract disputes to suits for defending for non-performance, to collecting damages in class-action suits,” Lanigan said. He has...
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Eric William Neilsen
St Petersburg, FL Business Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Principal
Neilsen Law Group, P.A.
www.NeilsenLawGroup.com
We are a general practice law firm, with specialties in bankruptcy, family law, immigration, and general civil litigation. Often, more than one area of expertise is required to address a particular matter. With us, there's no need to hire a multitude of attorneys. We can provide you with comprehensive legal support allowing us to advocate for you in many areas of law.
We are dedicated legal professionals well-versed in many specialized areas of law, bringing a diverse background to the table. This gives us an edge when dealing with complex legal matters.
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Jocelyn Smith
Tampa, FL Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Collections and IP
Georgetown University Law Center
Jocelyn Smith is a member of the Florida and Virginia Bars and has practiced in state and federal court for the past thirteen years. She has experience in litigating a variety of business contract disputes, as well as intellectual property, consumer class actions, restrictive covenant enforcement, and consumer and commercial debt collection.
Jocelyn grew up in Gainesville, Florida and received her B.A. from the University of Florida before obtaining her J.D. from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. At Georgetown, Jocelyn participated in Moot Court, the Harrison Institute Public Policy Clinic, and the Georgetown Gilbert & Sullivan Society.
After law school, Jocelyn returned...
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Marc J. Wolfson
St. Petersburg, FL Business Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Family and Health Care
Stetson University College of Law
Marc Wolfson is a business litigator who came to the law after careers in business and the military, and brings that experience to bear in his work. Litigators often see businesses at their most precarious, when their leadership may face business-crippling financial or legal rulings. As a former entrepreneur, he understands what these consequences mean to you, and he’s committed to finding creative legal solutions that help you not only stay in business, but thrive. He is committed to providing vigorous representation while retaining the personalized service Heller Law strives for.
After finishing high school in Hillsborough County, Marc joined the...
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Michelle Grasso
Naples, FL Business Law Lawyer
(239) 776-8420
2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Suite 108-511
Naples, FL 34109
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Michigan State University
I’m a licensed attorney for the states of Florida and Illinois. I have over 13 years of real estate law experience. I am a member of The Fund and provide title insurance, closing and escrow services. Contact me today for all of your real estate needs.
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Michael R. Dal Lago
Naples, FL Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Business and Bankruptcy
New York Law School
Mike Dal Lago, the founder of Dal Lago Law, has more than 20 years of experience providing customized and comprehensive legal business solutions for businesses in Southwest Florida worth $1.5 million and more. He has consistently been recognized in Florida Trend’s prestigious Legal Elite list, and is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive for their professional ethics and legal ability by their peers and judiciary. Mike is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York and New Jersey.
With broad experience in an array of industries including...
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Harry T. Hackney
Tavares, FL Business Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Florida State University College of Law
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Keith Petrochko
Lake Mary, FL Business Law Attorney
Free ConsultationBusiness, Employment and Personal Injury
Florida A&M University College of Law
Attorney Petrochko was born in Pennsylvania. After earning a bachelors of science degree from Penn State University he decided to trade his snow shovel in for beach blankets and jurisprudence. Keith was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Florida A&M University College of Law. While pursuing this degree, he was involved in several academic and civil organizations including leading the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. It was during this time that Keith developed a passion for civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Keith primarily focuses his efforts on labor and employment law and personal injury cases. He enjoys being...
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Nicole Rose Hewitt
Jupiter, FL Business Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Baltimore School of Law
Nicole Hewitt specializes in Estate Planning and Administration, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning, Business Planning, and Real Estate Transactions, with a particular focus on tax implications. She provides expert legal guidance to individuals, business owners, young families, retirees, and the elderly, helping them achieve their estate, tax, and medical assistance planning goals. Additionally, Nicole has extensive experience working with individuals and families with special needs, including the establishment of trusts and adult guardianships.
Before co-founding HWK Law Group, Nicole built a robust career that included roles as a senior tax associate with two Big 5 accounting firms, an associate at a...
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Maggie Jo Hilliard
Trinity, FL Business Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law
Dual-licensed attorney in Kentucky and Florida representing individuals and organizations in state and federal civil and criminal matters.
Former prosecutor and former public defender.
Business developer and creative consultant for entrepreneurs, candidates, companies and nonprofits.
Legal research and writing professional open to contract with other legal practitioners as co-counsel.
Appellate successes and trial experience, as well as business development samples, can be viewed at www. MaggieJo.com/portfolio
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Jay Eng
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Business Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(561) 835-9400
3507 Kyoto Gardens Drive
Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Business, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Tulane University School of Law and Florida State University College of Law
Experienced attorney in Federal courts, Florida state courts and FINRA arbitration with focus in securities law, securities class actions, broker-dealer disputes and business law.
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Veronica Anderson
Sanford, FL Business Law Attorney
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Mississippi School of Law
Veronica Anderson, Esq. is the founding shareholder of Anderson and Associates, P.A.. She started the firm in 2000, after serving 12 years in the government at the local and state levels. Schedule your consultation with Mrs. Anderson today!
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Randall Jay Love
New Port Richey, FL Business Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(727) 857-6030
8520 Government Drive
Suite 1
New Port Richey, FL 34654
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction and Employment
Stetson University College of Law
Randall J. Love represents hard working business owners facing challenges brought by employees under federal and Florida labor and employment laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Mr. Love represents construction contractors in construction disputes and lien law foreclosures. Mr. Love also represents business owners in contract disputes.
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Zach Broome
Eustis, FL Business Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business, Agricultural, IP and Trademarks
University of Florida
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George T. Breur
West Palm Beach, FL Business Law Lawyer
(800) 737-1390
1655 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
#500
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Business, Construction, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Ryan A. Fogg
West Palm Beach, FL Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Charleston School of Law
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Steven Wayne Halvorson
West Palm Beach, FL Business Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Health Care, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Mr. Halvorson is a Shareholder and Partner of the firm. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in the areas of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death and has successfully prosecuted numerous high profile cases. His practice is devoted 100% to litigation and he has specialized in the areas of motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, products liability and wrongful death since 1977.
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Gary James Drucker
West Palm Beach, FL Business Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(561) 686-7070
500 S. Australian Avenue
Suite 600
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
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James Nelson Brown
West Palm Beach, FL Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Attorney, James N. Brown is well versed in the law practice of both commercial and residential real estate transactions. He has a wide range of experience in real estate transactions, including construction, land development, and commercial matters. He graduated second in his class, Summa Cum Laude, with a full scholarship and is the founder of Title Leap. Jim has dedicated his entire life to real estate from General Contractor to veteran attorney, and has helped 1000’s of realtors, buyers and sellers over the past 30 years.
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Scot Andrew Silzer
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Business and Immigration
Georgetown University Law Center and DePaul College of Law
Practice specializing in complex business and immigration law issues as well as strategic immigration planning for businesses, employers and individuals.
Principal attorney in the Orlando-based law firm SilzerLaw Chartered that focuses on immigration, business and employment law.
Extensive experience as counsel for universities and colleges in issues relating to human resources, labor relations and immigration. Legal advisor to community and business organizations.
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Spiro J. Verras
St. Petersburg, FL Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Tulane University School of Law
Spiro’s professional background includes estate planning and probate, elder law, corporate and business law, real estate and closings, intellectual property, civil litigation of all types, with wide experience in admiralty and environmental law, serious personal injury and probate litigation. He has handled class actions, consumer protection, and privacy matters, and was the first attorney to sue Microsoft in the In Re Microsoft Consumer Antitrust Litigation. He has also pursued claims against major financial institutions on behalf of defrauded customers, and he has tirelessly championed civil rights suits.
A native of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Spiro was formerly a partner at Jones, Verras...
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Roddy B. Lanigan
Winter Park, FL Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
831 W Morse Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32789
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
University of Mississippi
Roddy B. Lanigan, a partner at Winter Park law firm Lanigan & Lanigan, P.L., counsels businesses and high net worth individuals on legal issues including appeals, white collar crime, real estate, civil and business, bankruptcy, securities and investment losses. Roddy Lanigan has a unique perspective on, and approach to, the delivery of legal services given the breadth of transactions in which he has participated for clients. Prior to starting Lanigan & Lanigan with his father, Roddy worked within the Financial Services Practice Group of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLC in Washington, D.C. At Skadden, he...
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Christina M. Miner
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Business and Probate
Florida A&M University College of Law
Attorney Christina M. Miner is an associate attorney at Bloodworth Law, PLLC, in Winter Haven, and Orlando, Florida.
Christina handles Personal Injury Protection (PIP) litigation, commercial litigation, and estate and probate litigation.
Christina joined the team in April 2019 and has a range of legal experience in Central Florida law that began in 2009. Her focus is on client goals and providing options to best resolve legal issues.
“In estate litigation, I get to look at what clients have, what their goals are, and their wishes,” Christina said. “It’s my job to solve the financial puzzles and legal problems. Then I...
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Adam B. Portnow
Sarasota, FL Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
St. Thomas University School of Law
The Law Office of Adam B. Portnow, P.L. is an Intellectual Property & General Law practice providing competent, cost-effective representation for clients throughout the State of Florida.
Adam Portnow is a graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Prior to completing law school, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida College of Computer Information Sciences and Engineering.