Lake Hamilton Lawyers

Evan Pfeifer is a relentless criminal defense attorney who was born and raised in the NW Suburbs of Chicago. Evan’s dedicated and fearless advocacy on behalf of clients is evident in every case he handles. Evan approaches each matter with the mindset of standing in his client’s shoes, drawing on his own experiences to guide his advocacy and ensure every client receives the relentless advocacy they deserve. Before becoming a practicing attorney, Evan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, graduating magna cum laude. Evan then earned his joint Juris Doctorate...

I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2013 and have been working in the field of legal litigation ever since. In the Family Law realm, I have handled dependency cases, grandparent’s rights, dissolution of marriage both with and without children, modification of time-sharing and child support, paternity, relocation cases. My experience in Criminal Law includes both jury trials and plea negotiations for clients charged with drug trafficking, possession of cannabis, armed robbery of dwelling, and driving with a suspended license. In the civil litigation realm, I have successfully represented both Plaintiffs and Defendant in cases for breach of contracts,...

Daniel W. McKnight is a Workers' Compensation attorney practicing in the greater Tampa Bay Area.

One of only 3 Board Certified DUI Defense Specialists* in the State of Florida. David Katz was the lead DUI prosecutor in the Seminole County State Attorney's Office and the Intoxilyzer Specialist. In this role, David had direct training from the manufacturer of the only Breath Test Instrument in use in Florida the Intoxilyzer 8000. David now uses this training to show the flaws in the breath test program and machines and to help his clients achieve outstanding results. Additionally, David is a Regent, Faculty Member and the Chairperson of the Board Certification Committee of the...

Richard is board certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar and The National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has been in private practice for more than 35 years specializing in marital and family law. He has extensive experience in cases dealing with complex financial matters, including the valuation of closely held corporations, professional practices and incentive stock options.

Richard has a proven history in the representation of numerous professional athletes and other public figures with the utmost regard for protecting his clients from media exposure and overly invasive discovery practices. Richard is committed to the prompt resolution of...

I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida, earning a BS in Political Science. I then pursued my legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where I obtained my JD in 2007. Following law school, I joined the largest insurance defense firm in the country, focusing my practice on premises liability, car accidents, and negligent security cases. During my tenure there, I represented major global corporations, including Walmart and Universal Studios. My career reached a significant milestone in 2013 when, after securing a victory in a complex trial against one of the most...

The Hogan Law Firm is a consumer law firm representing those who feel powerless against the powerful. As an attorney and advocate for everyday people, I strive to provide my clients with the best legal representation and I am committed to exercising your rights in cases of bankruptcy and foreclosure. At The Hogan Law FirmâPutting People Firstâ is not just a slogan but a Mission Statement. I am passionate in my conviction that there is no greater public service than to help struggling fellow Floridians rebuild through bankruptcy or fend off foreclosure. That there are many...

Coretta Anthony-Smith is a native Floridian, born and raised in Naples, Florida. After graduating from high school, Coretta attended Georgetown University where she earned her B.S. in Marketing. Thereafter, she worked in the insurance industry learning the ins-and-outs of the insurance industry and the inner workings of insurance companies. In 1996, Coretta began law school at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, where she graduated in 1999. After graduating from law school, Coretta worked for two prominent insurance defense firms representing several major insurance carriers. In 2004, Coretta stopped representing insurance companies and...

Pedro Matos, Esq. Partner – The AM Lawyer, P.A. Domestic Violence & Criminal Defense Attorney – Orlando, Florida Pedro Matos is a dedicated criminal defense attorney and partner at The AM Lawyer, P.A., where he focuses on defending clients accused of serious criminal offenses, with a particular emphasis on domestic violence cases throughout Central Florida. Born in Oviedo, Dominican Republic, and raised in Fort Myers, Pedro now calls Orlando home. He brings a calm, confident presence to every case, helping clients face overwhelming legal challenges with a sense of clarity and control. Pedro's reputation for being approachable, trustworthy, and efficient sets him apart in...

Rachel Mattie is a criminal defense attorney in the Orlando area. Ms. Mattie is a former Assistant Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orange County, Florida. As an Assistant Public Defender, Ms. Mattie represented hundreds of indigent clients in the Central Florida community in both County and Circuit Court, defending various criminal matters including juvenile offenses, traffic cases, DUIs, thefts, drug possession, violations of probation, and more. While at the Public Defender's Office, Ms. Mattie developed a passion for not only active litigation and trial strategy, but more importantly, client satisfaction. Ms. Mattie is not only committed to...

I am a litigation attorney with Rubenstein Law and practice out of their Orlando office. I specialize in representing personal injury victims, injured through no fault of their own, in litigation matters all over the State of Florida in state and federal courts. My experience includes wrongful death claims, trucking accidents, motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and negligent security claims. The legal profession is a second career for me, after having spent a career in the military as a member of the United States Navy. I began my second career working for insurance companies and know the tactics...

Trusting your lawyer is so important and you must trust him/her in order to get the best results. Gaining my client’s trust from the first meeting and maintaining and improving that trust is my number one priority. I ask for trust through my actions. I clearly communicate with my clients, quickly respond to his/her questions, have up-front outlines to follow throughout the case, maintain transparency in billing matters and maintain the highest level of preparation and honesty in the courtroom. Every Florida lawyer knows the law, but a lawyer that is trustworthy, always prepared, commits to memory the specific...

Clint has been heavily involved in politics, having been nominated to be a candidate for US Congress in both Florida and California. Clint was instrumental in exposing government corruption. He also exposed the inherent vulnerabilities of non-verifiable electronic voting machines. He has testified about these problems across the country as well as before a Congressional Committee examining the issue. He has been featured in over a dozen films, documentaries and books. Clint has also worked with community groups assisting in the restoration of civil rights as well as professionals in “The Soldiers Project” which provide much needed help to military...

I strictly specialize in estate planning - wills, trusts, power of attorney and probate.

Laurie R. Chane practices Family Law, Estate Planning, and Elder Law, and she is a Criminal Defense lawyer as well. She has more than 25 years of experience serving clients with complex issues related to divorce, child custody and support, as well as criminal defense issues such as DUI, domestic violence injunctions, probation violations, drug charges, theft and serious violent felonies.

Ms. Chane began her career in East Pasco County where she spent several years as an Assistant Public Defender. As an Assistant Public Defender, she had the responsibility of representing people charged with a variety of crimes from Petit Theft,...

Bobbi Madonna was born in Peoria, Illinois and raised in Middletown, Ohio. Ms. Madonna graduated magna cum laude from Miami University with a degree in Speech Communications. She then attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law where she received an Ohio Innocence Project Fellowship as well as served on the Moot Court Honor Panel. After graduating from law school, Ms. Madonna became her law school’s first former Innocence Project fellow to obtain employment as a staff attorney for the Innocence Project of Florida. During her time at the Innocence Project of Florida, she worked to free wrongfully incarcerated individuals from...