Lafayette County Lawyers

Attorney John D. Whitaker is a native of Gainesville, Florida and is a dedicated Gainesville criminal defense lawyer. As a former State prosecutor, he understands both sides of the process and can provide effective representation for anyone facing criminal charges. He has handled hundreds of criminal cases and continues to attend seminars to ensure that he can provide his clients with the best possible defense.

Robert Rush has been certified as an expert in both Civil Trial Law and Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar. He has been litigating cases continuously since 1985, when he began his criminal law career at the Public Defender’s Office.

Florida Tax Attorney, Daniel C. Friedel, Esq., is the managing attorney of Friedel Law Group LLC and double Gator alumni of the University of Florida.

Prior to founding Friedel Law Group LLC, and specializing in helping taxpayers with their IRS and Florida Department of Revenue problems, Daniel practiced civil law litigation in Gainesville, FL. He represented clients in a diverse range of legal matters including contract disputes, professional malpractice, and wrongful foreclosure defense.

Daniel received his undergraduate degree in business, cum laude and his law degree, cum laude from the University of Florida. He is a member of the Florida...

Mr. Dempsey served with the Office of Immigration Litigation at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. for over a decade. He retired in March 2018 as the Chief of the National Security and Affirmative Litigation Unit within his Section, where he supervised a team of attorneys conducting national security and immigration-related, affirmative and defensive litigation in district courts and courts of appeal across the nation. Mr. Dempsey supervised all national security litigation of an office with over 75 attorneys, regularly trained Department attorneys in Washington, D.C. and the National Advocacy Center, and instructed agency attorneys and...

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...

Nouvelle L. Gonzalo, Esq. is admitted to practice law in Ohio, Florida, and New York. She is the member-owner of Gonzalo Law where her practice focuses on U.S. and international corporate law. Attorney Gonzalo established her practice to pursue a lifelong interest in service through leadership. She utilizes her U.S. and international experience to help businesses navigate their legal issues and grow their companies. As a Magna Cum Laude graduate of New York University, Nouvelle L. Gonzalo received her bachelor’s degree in Individualized Studies concentrating in International Politics and Cultural Studies. She went on to earn a Juris Doctorate with Honors...

Stacey Clark is a senior partner in the firm’s Veterans’ Administration department. She has dedicated her entire legal career to assisting disabled veterans and citizens in obtaining disability benefits owed to them by the Veterans’ and Social Security Administrations. As a lifetime resident of Florida, Stacey attended the University of Florida where she received a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree, both with honors, in 2000. Stacey also attended the University of Florida College of Law, where she graduated with honors in 2003. During her time in law school, Stacey received three book awards, and authored a publication...

Attorney Casey Bryant Drunk-Driving Defense . Criminal Defense . Drug Defense Casey Bryant, P.A. Attorney Bryant is a true criminal defense attorney. While in law school, Attorney Bryant participated in two felony trials as a second chair and an Attempted First Degree Murder trial as lead counsel. In addition, Attorney Bryant handled hundreds of criminal cases, both misdemeanor and felony, while participating as a Certified Legal Intern with the 4th Judicial Circuit Public Defenders office. In law school, Attorney Bryant received six book awards, given to the highest cumulative grade in the class for topics, including Evidence, Criminal Pre-Trial Litigation and Pre-Trial Motion Drafting....

Jacksonville family law attorney Cindy Lasky offers advice and representation in the following matters: - Divorce and legal separation - Complex property division problems in divorce cases - Military divorce - Alimony and modification of alimony obligations in cases of cohabitation - Child custody and visitation rights - Child support in divorce and paternity cases - Parenting classes ordered in divorce cases - Florida relocation issues after divorce - Modification and enforcement of family court orders - Paternity and fathers' rights of access to their children - Grandparent and relative custody as an alternative to foster care or juvenile...

Anne Kelly Skinner graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia University, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Thereafter, Anne attended the West Virginia University College of Law where she earned her law degree in 1997.

Anne began her legal career as an Assistant Attorney General within the Office of the West Virginia Attorney General. While there, Anne worked within the Office’s Consumer Protection Division, where she represented the state on behalf of consumers against businesses that had violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.

In 2001, the Governor of West Virginia appointed Anne to serve...

S. JESSICA FARMER focuses her practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning. She received her B.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama, her J.D. from Samford University Cumberland School of Law, and her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida. Jessica was a member of the University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band Colorguard from 2013-2015. During law school, she was the Senior Associate Editor of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, an Academic Support Mentor, and an Associate Judge on the Moot Court Executive Board. Jessica is a member of...

Gonzalo Andux is a graduate of the University of Florida, and the University of Florida College of Law. During his tenure, Gonzalo worked in every criminal division. After 1989, he worked as a senior attorney in the Homicide Division and handled numerous death penalty cases. He has extensive experience handling sexual battery, child abuse, capital sexual battery, arson cases, and major violent crimes. He was the lead attorney in the Special Defense Unit for many years. Mr. Andux has taught and lectured in the areas of criminal law for the Florida Public Defender Association and he has taught Business...

Located in historic Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida, our office is located at 2254 Riverside Avenue. We provide courteous and efficient attention to our clients, while working hard to help you obtain the best possible result for your legal issues. Attorney Bill Johnson began practicing law upon his admission to the State Bar of Georgia in 1997 after graduating from Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta earlier that year. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998. Bill currently practices law in state and federal courts in both Florida and Georgia. He...

Darren Adam Heitner is the Founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., an adjunct professor of Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, an adjunct professor of NIL at the University of Miami School of Law, a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, and author of many books published by the American Bar Association (How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know) as well as numerous articles in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. Heitner has been referred to as one of the foremost experts on name, image, and likeness (NIL) by...

Kevin Caldwell is an accident attorney at Farah & Farah and has been representing personal injury clients for over a decade. Mr. Caldwell graduated from the University of North Florida and the Florida Coastal School of Law and has been a member in good standing with the Florida Bar since 2003.

Caitlin Clarke is a personal injury attorney at Farah & Farah. Caitlin has always worked in personal injury law because she knows that those who are injured, or have a loved one that has been injured, need strong advocacy to protect their interests from insurance companies. She is a proud member of the State Bar of Georgia, Savannah Bar Association & SBA – Young Lawyers Division, SEALI – Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, The William Jay Society and Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity.

Tara Conner is a personal injury attorney at Farah & Farah in Jacksonville, FL and a Florida native.

She is a proud member of the Florida Bar and served as in-house counsel for one of the largest, heavy equipment dealers in North America and worked in private practice.

Kassandra Farnsworth is a personal injury lawyer at Farah & Farah in Jacksonville, FL. Kassandra attended Florida Coastal School of Law and earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Kassandra has also been a member of the Florida Bar since 2017.

Ricky Favors is a personal injury lawyer in Orlando, FL. He works at Farah & Farah, a top-rated injury law firm with locations throughout Florida and Georgia. Mr. Favors is a proud member of the Florida Bar Association and Orange County Bar Association.

Laurence Huttman is a personal injury attorney at Farah & Farah in Jacksonville. Larry has handled unique high-value cases involving injuries to people, including automobile accidents, premises liability, inadequate security, civil rights, employment, cemeteries, medical malpractice, products liability, and wrongful death.

Frank Fratello is a personal injury attorney at Farah & Farah in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Fratello received a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Sewanee in Tennessee. Frank earned notable distinction among his peers as one of the top five percent in his graduating class and he is a proud member of the Florida Bar Association and the Jacksonville Bar Association.

Jeffrey Gadd is a personal injury attorney at Farah & Farah in their downtown Jacksonville office. Mr. Gadd is a proud member of the Florida Bar, American Bar Association, and the Jacksonville Bar Association. Litigation is Mr. Gadd’s specialty, specifically in all areas of personal injury law including auto and motorcycle accidents, truck crashes, boating and motorcycle accidents and premises liability.

Samuel Maroon is a Jacksonville personal injury attorney at Farah & Farah. Samuel attended law school at the University of Florida and proudly served as a U.S Navy helicopter pilot. His areas of practice include civil litigation, personal injury, auto negligence, premises liability, slip and falls, product liability and more.

Andrew Miller is a Univeristy of Florida graduate and has been a personal injury lawyer since 2010. Before becoming an attorney, Miller was the Executive Director and Legal Counsel of The Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute of Florida, an environmental non-profit in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. In January, 2018 Andrew moved to Farah & Farah, P.A. where he now practices plaintiff’s personal injury law exclusively.

Ryan E. Thompson was born and raised in St. Simons Island, Georgia. After completing his undergraduate degree from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, Ryan then went on active duty with the 1st Battalion 22nd Infantry Regiment, United States Army.
Ryan received honors at Florida Coastal which included top performance in Lawyering Processes, Discovery / Depositions, Tort Actions, and Personal Injury Litigation.

Charles A. Bowen, Jr. is a personal injury lawyer at Farah & Farah. He was born in Long Island, NY and graduated from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 2007. He received is Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University in 2010 and a Master of Laws degree from John Marshall Law School in 2015. Bowen is also a proud member of the Florida and New York bar.