Kathleen Divorce Lawyers

Mrs. Harris is no stranger to the courtroom, having spent thirteen years as an Assistant State Attorney specializing in sex crimes and child abuse cases. This experience taught her the importance of communication. She strongly believes in keeping her clients informed of every step of the legal process. The law can be very confusing and overwhelming when faced with a legal issue. Communication helps guide the client through this process. Passionate about the law and its possibilities, Mrs. Harris provides her clients with the knowledge and experience that help them to succeed.

John V. Moore grew up in Brevard County, Florida a majority of his life. After completing high school in Melbourne, Florida, John went on to graduate from University of South Florida with a Bachelor in Arts in Political Science graduating magna cum laude and as an Honors College graduate. After completing his undergraduate degree in only 3 years, John then pursued his legal education as a Florence Bayuk Trust recipient at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. John was awarded the Rebecca Knox Public Interest Fellowship based on his public interest legal work focusing on the areas of...

Erin F. Duncan joined the law practice of C. Todd Smith to add family legal services to Todd's existing personal injury practice. Clients can expect Erin to work with them through legal and personal challenges as well as provide support and advice throughout the process. Erin has an outstanding reputation with past and present clients, her colleagues and peers. She stands by the premise that there are no winners in family law cases – families either grow through the inevitable change that litigation brings or are devastated by it. Erin’s insight, direction and no-nonsense approach have helped her clients find...

Barbara Helm Peters is Board Certified in Marital and Family law, and handles all family law related matters, including but not limited to divorce, paternity, custody, modification and temporary custody by extended family member. She is very experienced with over 25 years of family law experience. Ms. Peters provides zealous representation with compassion and understanding. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, and often serves as a Guardian Ad Litem in family cases.

Attorney Chavelys Y. Alers was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She specifically grew up in the towns of Vega Baja and Dorado. Attorney Alers is bilingual, as she is fluent in both English and Spanish. Two decades ago, Attorney Alers migrated from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, Central Florida. Attorney Alers attended Boone High School and excelled, graduating with Honors. Attorney Alers is a proud alumnus of the University of Miami, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an associate’s degree in Music Business & Entertainment Industries. After several years in the workforce,...

I practice law from my office in Venice, Florida. My practice areas include Divorce and Family Law, Business and Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Probate and Trust Litigation.

I am a registered patent attorney and member of the Florida Bar. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.

I graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 2012 with my J.D., and I graduated from Tulane University with a B.S. in both Finance and Cellular Biology (2009).

I take a solution oriented approach to solving the legal problems of my clients. Whether that is a...

Libby McNary is a founding Partner of McNary Powers and leads our family law services. An Indiana native, Ms. McNary started her legal career working as a Law Clerk in the Office of the Indiana Attorney General in 2006 while attending Indiana University Law School. After graduation, she moved to Florida and joined the firm of Harrison, Kirkland, Pratt & McGuire, P.A. as an associate in April 2010. In June 2012, Ms. McNary began her practice, Libby A. McNary, P.A., focusing on marital and family cases, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, paternity, child custody and timesharing, and alimony and child support....

Melissa Karp Elsbree has lived in Sarasota since 1972. After graduating high school, she attended The American University in Washington, D.C., obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1983. Melissa subsequently earned her J.D. degree from Florida State University College of Law in December of 1990, immediately began her law practice in her hometown of Sarasota, and has practiced exclusively in Sarasota since that time. Formerly a partner of Karp & Karp, P.A., Melissa has longstanding experience in handling complex civil litigation matters, concentrated primarily in the areas of family law and divorce, foreclosure defense...

Mrs. Patel is a local resident of North Port, Florida where she lives with her husband and their 2 small children. She graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida in 2022 and is passionate about family law. Mrs. Patel is a firm believer in helping clients set their financial and family goals before a divorce is filed, and planning the process out to ensure a mutual resolution is achieved. If a divorce has already been filed, Mrs. Patel will work with her clients to understand what the other side is requesting, and zealously advocating for her client's...

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.

When you are considering divorce, you should not settle for just another lawyer. At Boeller Law, P.A., a Venice divorce attorney offers compassionate and diligent counsel for a variety of family law matters that focuses on the client’s emotional wellbeing during difficult moments. The firm’s attorney is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator who also holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. The team draws on both experiences when serving clients—they aim to help clients navigate through a divorce emotionally intact. The firm is dedicated to removing the stress involved in contentious matters such as divorce....

Stephen has been a resident of Brevard County for over 20 years. He has seen this county change from an orange grove field to the booming cities we see now. Stephen attended most of his schooling here in Brevard, including Tropical Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Junior High and Merritt Island High School. Stephen is also a graduate of Stetson University and Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville. Through out his career, Stephen has dedicated himself to helping those who are lost in the legal system. From his time spent working in Legal Aid, working at the Public Defenders office in...

Criminal defense: 30%
Sex crimes, homicide, drug related, driving and white collar charges in State and Federal Court

28 years

DUI and DWI: 30%
I have been representing citizens charged with DUI for over the last 20 years and before that was a prosecutor in the State Attorneys Office.

28 years

Family: 30%
In the era of "blended" families I have many clients who are married and going through a divorce and many who are not married and litigating custody issues under the heading of a paternity case.

20 years

Personal injury: 10%
Over the years clients have asked me to handle their personal injury cases and I have won...

Brice Van Elswyk started his professional career as an investment banker in 1998. Over the next 14 years, Brice worked for several international investment banks eventually specializing in structured products with complex tax, accounting and regulatory capital constraints. Working closely with the top international law firms in the world as an investment banker inspired Brice to leave wall street behind and go to law school. Brice spent the next seven years at the State Attorney’s Office for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida. While at the State Attorney’s Office, Brice prosecuted crimes ranging from misdemeanors such as DUI’s and domestic batteries, all...

Attorney Jonathan Matthew Casella, a Sarasota County native, and Venice High School alum, earned his Bachelor of Arts in English & American Literature from the University of South Florida; his Master of Science in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University; and his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Western Michigan University. Attorney Jonathan Casella is admitted to the Florida Bar. Attorney Casella is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Prior to joining Casella Law Group, Jonathan worked for a national digital firm, representing large business-to-business and business-to-consumer brands. He has been featured in Website Magazine,...

As the founder at Law Firm Ocala, Attorney Jerrod Williams has earned a strong reputation as the Ocala criminal defense lawyer clients can trust. He is dedicated to protecting his clients’ rights and best interests, helping them stay out of jail and safeguarding their futures. He takes the constitutional right to liberty and freedom seriously and believes they are worthy of his utmost protection. Jerrod has years of professional experience doing just that – representing individuals of all walks of life as well as a Fortune 500 company. Jerrod’s commitment to his clients’ interests has earned him a reputation as...

Robert is passionate about family law. Divorce and custody cases are just different from other types of litigation. Robert’s practice attempts to resolve divorce cases using collaborative divorce, mediation, uncontested divorces, and resolving divorce cases before any paperwork is filed with the court. Robert believes most divorce cases can be resolved using these non-litigation methods.

Since 1997, attorney Acevedo has been helping people from all walks of life during some of their most difficult and stressful times. At the Law Offices of J. Manuel Acevedo, P.A., our goal is to help you solve your legal issues. Feel free to call us or visit our website to learn more about how we may help you.

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...

I have been practicing since 1991, 26 years now. I am a caring, affordable, and experienced general business, real estate, divorce and family law attorney. I am also a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist so I understand the stress and the emotions of legal problems and cases. I offer a free consultation over the phone or in person.

We offer reliable advice and representation as criminal defense lawyers in Melbourne. Learn more about our legal practice and our practice areas wich include criminal defense, civil litigation, chapter 7 bankruptcy, and family law in Melbourne.

Welcome to Harnage Law, PLLC, your home for reliable and compassionate criminal defense and family law in Melbourne, Fl. We strive to consistently exceed the expectations of our clients in a variety of legal disciplines. Our practice is here to provide world-class counsel and representation in the following areas:

Family law

Criminal defense

Civil litigation

Chapter 7 bankruptcy

When you want an criminal defense lawyer in Melbourne who treats you...

John Cole has over 40 years of experience in bankruptcy ;aw and family law. His office is located in Sarasota Florida. In bankruptcy he has represented both individuals and companies assisting them in both Chapter 111 reorganizations and in liquidation proceedings under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He was a member of the Law Review at the University of Florida where he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree with honors. Prior to law school he was an offcier in the United States navy and graduated from Auburn...

Matt is a seasoned divorce attorney having practiced family law for over 25 years, and tried cases in Orange, Seminole and Lake Counties, as well as in every level of the appellate court including the Florida Supreme Court. Matt’s extensive knowledge of family laws and rules and his ability to apply that knowledge in the courtroom aids his clients in receiving more favorable judgments. Matt will confidently and assertively represent you with your case. For clients who need legal advice, but cannot afford to retain an attorney, Matt can explain where you are in the legal process and steps...

Shawn Reid is a native of Brevard County Florida having grown up in Brevard. After attending undergraduate and law school in the Northeast, Mr. Reid came back to Brevard and began his legal career as a prosecutor. After being in Court on a daily basis and handling numerous Trials, including high level felonies, Mr. Reid started his own firm after close to 6 years as a prosecutor. Since starting his own firm, Mr. Reid has engaged solely in the practice of Family Law. He has handled well over 100 Trials in this area and has seen a vast array of...