Lake Wales Family Lawyers

Shawn holds a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Florida State University, College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in History Education from the University of West Florida. Shawn has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1996, a member of the United States District Court, Northern District of Florida since 1997, and Board Certified as an expert in Juvenile Law since 2017.

Phone: 850-432-3333, I have managed my Law Practice in Pensacola and the Florida Panhandle for over 25 years. I enjoy the challenge of complex cases, designing strategies for success and then fighting through to a great result. I help clients with their legal matters from complex family issuers, and divorce to HURRICANE claims, automobile accidents, and probate issues. I will fight DCF. If you have been turned down by others, don't give up until you give me a call. I help with all family litigation like: divorce, custody, custody by a relative, child support, alimony, military retirement and the...

Therese is a trial attorney with McKenzie Law Firm, PA - an established law firm in the Florida Panhandle since 1976. For over 40 years, McKenzie Law Firm has protected the rights of people in our community. Therese specializes in the areas of family law, insurance disputes, and personal injury. She also handles appeals.

Therese is a second generation lawyer, born and raised in Sweden. At the age of 16, she moved to Boca Raton, FL with her family where she graduated high school from Boca Raton High School. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in International Business and Trade...

James M. Burns, Attorney at Law, hails from Mobile, Alabama, where he was born in 1962. When he was five years old, he moved with his family to Pensacola, Florida. James has lived and worked in the Pensacola area, Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida, and Baldwin and Mobile Counties in Alabama his whole life. As a member of both the Florida Bar and the Alabama Bar, James is licensed to practice law in both states. James M Burns is a skilled, experienced and aggressive attorney admitted to practice in both Alabama and Florida. Attorney Burns has...

Gordon began his career as a public servant/prosecutor, first in Miami-Dade County and later, in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), As an Assistant State Attorney, Gordon prosecuted a vast array of criminal defendants, with crimes ranging from Homicides, Sexual Batteries and Assault, to Misdemeanors and DUI's. After leaving government service, Gordon began to specialize in Family Law, Domestic Relations, and Divorce cases. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for hundreds of jury and non-jury cases and attended a wide range of hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. He has represented many family law clients and has engaged in...

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The goal of my firm is to settle cases without litigation and without unnecessary costs to the client.

As both a practicing lawyer and Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, I have seen firsthand the benefits that come with a fair settlement.

My office is located at 2063 Oak St, Jacksonville, Florida 32204 and I can be reached at (904) 348-6723.

Helena Y. Farber is a magna cum laude graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center and a member of the Florida Bar. Ms. Farber received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Loyola University Chicago.During law school, Ms. Farber interned with the Honorable Renee Goldenberg, Broward County Circuit Court family judge. She also contributed over 200 pro bono hours representing underprivileged individuals as a Certified Legal Intern at Children and Families Clinic. After Helena graduated law school, she worked as an associate attorney for a Ft. Lauderdale, civil litigation law firm. At this firm Ms. Farber represented corporations like...

I moved to Jacksonville in 2009 after spending my childhood in the Tampa Bay area. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and continued my education at Stetson College of Law, where I focused on Trial Advocacy and received a Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy from their top-ranked advocacy center. Additionally, I obtained a Master's in Business Administration from Stetson University. Before joining Wood, Atter, & Wolf, I worked as an Assistant State Attorney and Assistant Attorney General in child support enforcement and the Ethics Bureau. I also represented foster children aging out of the Florida foster...

Attorney Charlie Douglas represents clients across the state of Florida for legal matters in many different areas. He has extensive experience in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Business Matters, and Personal Injury. Charlie also owns Douglas Law Firm, which is a full-service firm dedicated to serving communities across Florida. The firm is equipped with a team of attorneys who bring years of knowledge and experience in many legal matters including Family and Divorce law, Criminal Defense, Business Law, Guardianships, and more. Prior to Charlie opening Douglas Law Firm, he gained national recognition for his fight to free a Texas man,...

The Law Office of Luz D. Nieto PA is a small boutique firm located in Boca Raton, Florida dedicated exclusively to family law matters. Attorney Nieto dedicates her practice to the collaborative divorce process and offers her clients alternatives to litigation always taking into account the client's best interest. This firm provides clients services ranging from high conflict divorce, paternity cases, post judgment issues, and prenuptial agreements.

Paul Rocuant has extensive experience in family law. He graduated from New England School of Law in Boston in 1993 and completed his undergraduate work at the University of Connecticut. Paul has lived in Estero since 1994 and has two children. We are a boutique law firm that strives to provide the best personal service, representation and legal counseling available. Over the years, we have assisted thousands of clients in resolving disputes through negotiation, collaboration, cooperation, mediation, arbitration and litigation.

Jared A. Frankel is a Family Law Attorney in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Frankel Law Firm represents clients in all areas of Family Law including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, modification, and domestic violence and injunctions. The firm serves the Volusia and Flagler county areas including Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, DeLand, Deltona, Flagler Beach, and Palm Coast, as well as the rest of Central Florida.

Attorney Amanda Kazzi is passionately committed to advocating for individuals facing legal challenges such as arrest, criminal charges, family law disputes, and estate planning and probate matters. Recognizing the complexity and gravity of these issues, she believes no one should navigate them alone. With Mrs. Kazzi, you can expect unwavering dedication and top-tier representation at every stage of the legal process. Mrs. Kazzi's journey into law began at a tender age, accompanying her grandfather to courtrooms where she developed a profound appreciation for justice and the intricacies of legal proceedings. Inspired by her grandfather's dedication to fairness, she pursued a legal...

25 years licensed and focusing on all aspects of Family Law including Dissolution of Marriage, Child Support, Paternity, child support, and Modifications.
B.A. Degree in Criminal Justice in 1989.
J.D. Degree in 1992.
Licensed to practice law in Florida in 1992.

Alex Peterson is the owner, principal attorney, and speaker at Family First Legal Group. He focuses solely on family law, and prides himself on helping families find stability and structure even in the midst of intense changes. Alex is constantly pushing himself to continue to improve, and studied at the Proctor Gallagher Institute and Parent Coaching International. He is very active in his community, and enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities. Find out how Alex and Family First Legal Group’s entire team of Naples divorce attorneys can assist you as you embark on this journey. Call today to schedule...

With over 35 years of experience, Matthew Lane handles complex cases involving child custody, division of assets, alimony, high asset/high net- worth divorces, relocations, and modifications to parenting plans (custody and visitation). Matthew Lane is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Emory University and a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law. Subsequent to law school, Mr. Lane served as a law clerk to the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Mr. Lane has been Chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association Marital and Family Law Committee for four terms. He is...

After more than 20 years practicing in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, we decided to alter direction and serve in a different way. Now, we share our passion by helping others. Our passion is to empower you to find future-focused solutions to your family disputes and those work-place and social challenges that could land you in court. Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify areas of potential agreement and use that as a basis for future success. Talk to us today about how we can support your growth, limit your stress, and chart a new future. Let us...

Elizabeth Wolt is an AV Preeminent rated attorney practicing solely in the area of Marital & Family Law. She has 21+ years experience and is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Meditator. Ms. Wolt strongly favors a cooperative approach to resolving family law issues, especially if children are involved. She works closely with clients to guide them through the court system and the mediation process, so that they are informed about the process and the law. Ms. Wolt has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, which is very helpful in the practice of family law. She is excellent...

I am an experienced and compassionate Divorce and Family Lawyer dedicated to helping my clients with matters such as contested and uncontested divorce, child support enforcement, custody vs. time sharing, document preparation, parental alienation, and more. I received my law degree from the University of Hawaii’s William H. Richardson School of Law and have extensive experience working with clients in a variety of matters surrounding divorce and family law. I have personal experience in custody battles, which helped shaped my legal approach to assisting my clients. Call or visit my website for more information.

Gil Alba was born and raised in Central Florida and has subscribed to a hard-work ethic his entire life. While pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida (UCF), he worked as a legal assistant for one of Florida’s largest and oldest Intellectual Property law firms. Despite his status as both a full-time student and full-time employee, Gil’s dedication and perseverance enabled him to graduate with honors in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. After graduating from UCF, Gil moved to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida (UF) Frederic G. Levin College of...

For over a decade Scott M. Weiss has practiced exclusively family law, assisting clients in divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, distribution of marital property, and post-judgment modifications. As a family law attorney, Mr. Weiss works diligently to serve his clients with compassion and sensitivity while vigorously protecting their rights. Mr. Weiss earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York in 2002, and went on to pursue his law degree at Nova Southeastern University, graduating in 2005. He was admitted to the Florida Bar the same year. Partnering with Gary D. Weiner, he now...

Jessica Mishali is a resident of Boca Raton, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her main office is in West Palm Beach; she has an additional office in Fort Lauderdale. Jessica graduated, cum laude, from Touro Law School in 2006, where she was a research editor on the Law Review, A Research Assistant and a Teaching Assistant. She has worked in the Florida legal system ever since graduation. Jessica is currently with the Law Office of Stephen J. Press, a trusted and respected West Palm Beach law firm that has been skillfully advocating for its clients for...

I have spent over 40 years litigating cases throughout Florida as a prominent Boca Raton divorce lawyer. I will take the time to completely understand your needs and goals, and will maintain regular communications with you throughout the duration of your case. You will be fully informed and kept up to date with copies of all pleadings, correspondence and any other communications by regular mail, email or fax. Even though many divorces are eventually resolved by negotiation or mediation, I will always be ready to protect your interests in the courtroom if it is necessary. I maintain offices in Boca...

I have been a Florida practicing attorney since 1974 with extensive background and experience for the past 46 years. I am a former Assistant State Attorney (Dade County) having worked for Richard Gerstein then Janet Reno (former U.S. Attorney). I have worked for Servicios Legales De Miami (Legal Services of Greater Miami) manager of the Wynwood office with numerous Family cases and later working for Courshon & Berk P.A. in real estate litigation. I currently practice Family Law, Real Estate Litigation Wills and Trusts and Probate.

Fairway Law Group provides legal representation to people who are facing family crises and personal injuries. Our team has secured millions of dollars in settlements for our clients. We handle a variety of different family law and personal injury cases ranging from divorces to car accidents. If you are in need of legal representation for a personal injury or family law matter, we are ready to help.

I have been practicing family law exclusively since 2007. I've never done anything else, because I understand how important it is to know what you are doing when you are dealing with someone's family. I have personal experience with my own broken family, and bring that experience with me to better serve my clients who may be faced with the same or similar situation. I also worked for the Florida Attorney General in Child Support Enforcement for about three years. If you are dealing with the Department of Revenue and child support, I may be able...

Allison L Bishow is a family law attorney in Ft. Lauderdale specializing in divorce, child support, paternity, alimony, and time-sharing. As a family lawyer, Ms. Bishow listens to all client's objectives and concerns in order to develop an individualized strategy to meet the needs of each client. She approaches every custody, divorce, and child support case with immense compassion and detail, well aware of the emotional nature of these matters. She understands the value of mediation in developing positive working relationships between individuals in stressful situations, particularly where children are involved. She enjoys advocating for her clients and is committed...

Kristin Padowitz earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida where she was a member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society. Subsequently, she went on to earn her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. Having gained experience in civil practice as well as criminal defense, Kristin had a desire to become a well-rounded lawyer. Because of that, Kristin Padowitz left the Broward County Public Defender’s Office to become a prosecutor at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. During her time in the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, she tried upward of 75 cases, all in...

Bradford Cohen Law practices in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Bankruptcy. Bradford Cohen personally handles Criminal Defense cases such as the following: Major Criminal Defense, State and Federal, Local and State Wide; White Collar Crimes, Felonies, and Misdemeanors; Immigration, Nationally assisting individuals with immigration issues.

Our Firms mission statement is to maintain the highest degree of ethics, while serving our Clients. Our focus is the "C.A.R.E." concept which is to be Compassionate toward our Client: to Advocate zealously for our Clients; to provide Resolution for our Clients; to be as Efficient as possible in order to earn the confidence and trust of all involved.

Nadja A. Prias is a founding partner of Casais & Prias, PLLC. She is a Miami native and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Ms. Prias is the head of the firm’s Divorce, Family and Probate Law Department and brings extensive legal experience to her practice. Ms. Prias is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, a certified Guardian Ad Litem, has taken complex and highly contested cases to trial, and has prosecuted and defended domestic violence injunction cases. Clients can be assured, that they are working with someone who has their best interest in mind from the beginning...

Diane L. Paull Diane attended college and law school in Michigan. She began her career as an attorney in Michigan in 1982, working for several multi-national banks and financial institutions in the Detroit area. She was recruited by Barnett Bank in 1995, relocating to Florida for this position. Upon the sale of the Bank, Diane took the Florida Bar examination and obtained her Florida license in 2003. Diane changed her focus to family law after joining Kurt Simpson in his law practice in Jacksonville Beach. She spent two years under Mr. Simpson’s tutelage to...

The Law Offices of Robert J. Hanreck, P.A. is a litigation firm with attorneys practicing in the areas of family law, divorce and civil litigation. Our team of attorneys takes pride in efficiently, aggressively and zealously representing our clients’ interests. We understand that not all cases proceed to trial and that sometimes resolution of the case is in the best interests of the client. However, when a case must go to trial, we go prepared. Within our family law and divorce practice our lawyers have helped clients with divorce, paternity, custody (parenting plans), equitable distribution, alimony, prenuptial agreements (including drafting...

Founded by Manuel Vazquez, a seasoned attorney with over 50 years of experience, Manuel Vazquez, PA, has deep roots in the South Florida legal community. Born in Havana, Cuba, Manny moved to the United States as a child refugee, sent to America by his parents to protect him from the Cuban Communist Revolution. Through hard work, honesty, and dedication, Manny developed a passion for the law, earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in 1970. Over the decades, he has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal representation across all branches of the law. With a commitment to...

Attorney Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich is a seasoned Miami criminal defense attorney, serving clients throughout the state of Florida who are indicted or charged in federal and state criminal offenses or under investigation by law enforcement or other government agencies. Born and raised in Miami, Attorney Petkovich attended the University of Miami where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from the St. Thomas University School of Law, also in Miami. She is now a married mother of two with a private law practice in Miami-Dade. Having spent her life in South Florida, she...

Javier A. Enriquez, a partner at Jeffrey & Enriquez, LLC, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, concentrates his practice on, domestic and international, marital and family law, family law mediation, as well as civil and family appeals. Mr. Enriquez also has experience in election law, commercial litigation, and employment litigation.

A native of Miami, Mr. Enriquez graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was also the Litigation Skills Program Marco A. Vasquez Scholarship recipient. Throughout his time at the University of Miami School of Law, he was the President of the Federalist...