Balm Estate Planning Lawyers

Attorney Kristen M. Jackson is the founding partner at Jackson Montoya Law Firm. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 1974, and then another from the University of South Florida in 1981. Ms. Jackson then earned a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University in 1983, and an LLM in Taxation from Washington School of Law in 1983. Attorney Jackson established Jackson Montoya Law firm in 1996, after working for various other firms for 12 years. At the firm, Ms. Jackson focuses her practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, business...

Jennifer started her law practice 17 years ago, with a primary practice areas in real estate, foreclosure & collections and wills & probate. Jennifer desires to educate and empower her clients.

Shannon Thomas, Esquire is an Associate Attorney with Anderson and Associates, P.A. Mr. Thomas practices business, intellectual property, real estate, wills, trusts, and probate. He has and continues to serve as a volunteer attorney with the Community Legal Aid services for Mid-Florida, providing access to justice through high quality legal assistance to low-income people throughout 12 counties of Central Florida. Mr. Thomas graduated from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University College of Law. During law school, he was elected as the evening student representative for the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society. Mr. Thomas obtained a Bachelor of Science in Sports...

Dr. Levins is a member of the Florida Bar and Lee County Bar Association. He is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and is Certified in Financial Management (CFM). He has taught a variety of courses at Florida universities including Investments, International Finance, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Finance, Statistics, and Advanced Economics. Dr. Levins is licensed as a Professional Engineering (PE) in Ohio and Florida. Res Gestae The Official Publication of The Lee County Bar ASSOCIATION. February 2013 Page 29

Stephen D. Korshak earned his B.A. from the University of Chicago in 1974 and graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1980. He holds memberships in the Florida Bar since 1985 and the Illinois State Bar since 1981. Additionally, Mr. Korshak is licensed to practice in federal court. Previously, he served as a real estate instructor at the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright Campus, teaching real estate courses from 1984 to 1988. He remains an active member of the Florida and Orange County Bar Associations. Stephen is also a licensed Florida real estate broker and a title insurance agent.

I am Alexander Tanios, the principal attorney at The Tanios Law Firm P.A., where I focus on estate planning, real estate, and business law. My career has been marked by a diverse array of experiences, including roles in law enforcement and customer service, which have equipped me with a unique set of skills that I apply to my legal practice. I earned my law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law, where I honed my abilities in public speaking, leadership, and analytical thinking. My early legal experiences at the State Attorney’s Office, combined with my background in client relations, have...

We have helped thousands of people with their workers' compensation claims due mainly to having been open for 17 years. Despite that, this is a low-volume office, meaning we only represent a very limited number of clients at one time. We do this because we pride ourselves.on an unmatched level of personal service, the kind of service we would like to receive if we needed assistance. Call us today if you have suffered a workplace accident.

Attorney Nikhil Patel has years of experience working as a bankruptcy attorney. He has represented many debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases and attended numerous 341 hearings. Beyond bankruptcy law, Attorney Patel has worked on a legal team to prepare large commercial litigation cases. By focusing exclusively on bankruptcy law, Attorney Patel can offer his clients a superior understanding of the bankruptcy process and guide them through every step. He is fluent in Gujarati. For a skilled and experienced bankruptcy attorney in Seminole County, contact his firm at (407) 917-8977.

I have helped individuals to purchase businesses such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, retail stores, medical practices and medical offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, Ocala, Ft. Lauderdale, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Poinciana, Miami and all over Florida. I invite you to contact me before making your decision to purchase, invest, or sell a business. I can also assist with your business immigration or individual visa to live, work, and invest in Florida. I have worked closely with attorneys and other professionals on the firm’s domestic and international business matters. I am actively involved in all aspects of litigation support, including drafting pleadings and...

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Eric M. Borgia, P.A. specializes in representing clients in the areas of real estate, general business, finance and corporate law. For More than 19 years Eric M. Borgia has built his career serving businesses, real estate developers, financial institutions, investors, and individual clients. Our local reputation for professionalism, personalized and concierge service, our many years of regional experience and our significant network of contacts, as well as our ability to create practical and cost effective solutions, distinguish us from other firms and allow us to produce superior results for our clients.

Attorney Heather Barry grew up in Napa Valley, California as the youngest of three children. She pursued a variety of interests including Girl Scouts, dance, music, baseball and gymnastics. In high school Ms. Barry participated in Air Force ROTC, campus leadership and had the privilege to serve as a prosecutor in her government class mock trial where she first got her first exposure to law. Ms. Barry moved to Orlando, Florida in 2004 for college where she majored in Entertainment Business at Full Sail University and minored in Recording Arts. During her degree program Ms. Barry took several law...

Attorney Patrick L. Smith was born in Lakeland, Florida. He graduated from Lake Region High School and went on to receive degrees in Political Science and Economics from Stetson University. He received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Prior to coming to Pippen & Associates, Patrick Smith worked at the Walt Disney World East coast tax department from 2002-2003. Patrick Smith is currently an attorney practicing in the fields of estate planning, corporations, and charitable giving. In addition to his current position as a partner at Pippen & Associates, he serves on the...

Ronnie Jane Lamm is a recognized Fort Myers, Florida attorney, admitted to both the Florida State and New York State Bars. She specializes in Estate Planning, including Elder Mediation and Family Mediation. As a former Assistant District Attorney, she successfully evaluated, tried and defended appeals involving criminal law, including domestic violence and child and elder abuse. She is committed to treating each client with respect and appreciation for placing their trust in her and her firm. Ronnie is a wife, mother and grandmother to four teen-aged granddaughters.

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...

Daniel Wehking is a native Floridian. He grew up in Miami, Florida where he attended Marine and Science Technology Academy, a prestigious marine science themed public magnet school near Key Biscayne. Before earning his bachelors degree, Daniel worked taking care of dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium and monkeys at the Monkey Jungle. Daniel earned his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, New Jersey. While at Rutgers, Daniel was the recipient of a Dean Merit Scholarship. Upon his return to Florida, Daniel worked...

Ryan Saboff was born in Orlando, Florida and is a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He attended the Park Maitland School and Trinity Preparatory School. He graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degrees in both finance and real estate. Ryan then worked for five years with Farmer’s Insurance Exchange as a Senior Liability Representative for both standard and non-standard insurance companies resolving complex bodily injury claims. He then graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law in Orlando, Florida where he served as a supervising editor of law review. While in law school, Ryan worked in the legal departments...

Mary Trotter is a Florida Bar board certified specialist in elder law. Her practice focuses on wills, trusts, special needs planning, and other areas of concern to today’s senior population. Ms. Trotter addresses delicate legal matters with a unique combination of compassion and expertise, qualities that have earned her great respect among her clients and the local community. A past president of the Seminole County Bar Association and a Department of Veteran’s Affairs Accredited Attorney, Ms. Trotter is a popular public speaker and community educator on elder law matters.

Ms. Trotter Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Mr. May is a native of central Florida with strong ties to the gulf coast. He attended undergraduate studies at the University of Florida where he earned his Bachelor's of Science in Business Adminstration, double majoring in finance and risk and insurance management. Thereafter he worked as a real estate appraiser for several years prior to returning to school to obtain his juris doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law. After graduation, Mr. May worked his way up to partnership status in a mid-sized law firm in Tallahassee, Florida, and in early 2012 he moved his...

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Thank you for inquiring about the Law Office of Michael E. Morris. I have been an attorney since 1994. I have been licensed in Florida since 1996 and New York since 1995. I like helping my clients to solve their legal matters, and I’m not afraid of the complex cases with multiple parties. I do like going to court, and I do like winning at court. However, I do realize that most cases, especially family cases, really have no clear winners or losers in the end. It is almost always in your best...

Stephen W. Buckley has a wide-range of experience in wills & trusts, estate planning, probate, and real estate for Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. since 1969. Stephen is from Hartford, Connecticut, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1969 after graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1966 and Florida State University with a Juris Doctor degree (Phi Delta Phi) in 1969. He was a member of the Grievance Committee for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit (1976-1977). Mr. Buckley is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law...

I was born and raised in Central Florida, growing up in the small town of Fruitland Park. After graduating from Leesburg High School in Leesburg, Florida, I attended the University of Florida in Gainesville where I obtained my BA in History in 2008. I then went to Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida, where I earned my Juris Doctorate in 2011. I was sworn in and admitted to practice by the Florida Bar in September of 2011.

After spending fifteen years in the information technology industry, attorney Wes Dunaway has focused his skills on his passion: working for consumers and small business owners. Born and raised in East Tennessee, Wes Dunaway was inspired by his father and his uncle, both trial attorneys who work to ensure that injured people obtain justice in the courtroom. Wes Dunaway earned an MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in 2003. He earned his law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law, serving as Staff Editor of the Law Review and graduating magna cum laude in the top...

Mr. Yee was born in New York City, but moved to Florida in 1979 while still a child. Growing up in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando, Florida, he has first hand witnessed the expansive growth of Central Florida. He is now married to his beautiful wife, Jenni, and has a wonderful son, Liam, all living in Winter Garden, Florida.

Mr. Yee graduated with honors from Stetson University with a Bachelors of Business Administration, majoring in corporate finance with a minor in information systems. After graduating from Stetson, Mr. Yee attended Syracuse University College of...

Many people ask me why I wanted to be an Attorney. It is a simple answer - It is what I always wanted to do. Everyone deserves a voice in a matter. That voice should be compassionate and realistic. That voice should explain to you what is going on in plain English. I went back to school later in life. I graduated with Honors, but the most important part of my journey was being a research assistant. Part of my job was to keep the first year students on track to succeed in Law School. I...

Who is Brandon Tyson? Brandon is a long time resident of Central Florida whose lifelong goal has always been to be represent the people of his community. Brandon founded the Tyson Law Firm for the purpose of providing individuals and small businesses with the experience and expertise offered by large law firms while at the same time providing the individualized attention and care offered by a small law firm. Brandon has represented countless clients in several different areas of the law, including: Family law Landlord-tenant law ...

David M. Platt has more than 38 years of experience as an estate planning and business attorney. David concentrates his law practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, probate litigation, pre and post nuptial agreements, real estate and business entity formation. He assists clients in the preparation of wills, trusts, family cottage limited partnerships, as well as providing counsel to minimize income and estate taxes.

David frequently speaks and writes on estate planning and business matters for financial planners, accountants and attorneys, as well as the general public. He is an adjunct professor of law at the Michigan...

Attorney Melora G. Vandersluis has been a resident of Central Florida since 2012. She graduated cum laude from Barry University School of Law where she earned the distinction of “Outstanding Senior Editor” on Law Review and competed nationally while on the Moot Court Honors Board. She was awarded the highest grade in Torts I, Torts II, and Mediation. She completed an externship in federal court with The Honorable John Antoon II. She is a Florida Supreme Court certified county mediator. Prior to attending law school, she served in Higher Education for 15 years as an English professor, department chair, and associate...

Serving Belleview, Summerfield, Lady Lake, Oxford and The Villages since 1997. Handling estate planning including Wills, Trusts, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies. Handling Probate matters including Will Contests.