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Carey Wagner Meldon
GAINESVILLE, FL Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about me. I am currently a partner with the Meldon Law. Before joining the Meldon law firm in 2009, I practiced law in Daytona Beach with the State’s Attorney Office for almost four years. During my employment as an Assistant State Attorney, I personally handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor DUIs to capital felonies. In 2008, the 7th Judicial Circuit State’s Attorney’s Office promoted me to the Special Prosecution Unit.
I was born and raised in Gainesville and attended the College of William and Mary where I played...
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John Patrick Musca
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Boston College
Mr. Musca is a passionate, aggressive and nationally-renowned criminal defense attorney who represents clients on all criminal defense matters in the State of Florida. He completed his undergraduate studies at Boston College, and graduated cum laude in 1994. He then went on to earn his law degree from Case Western University School of Law in 1997.
Mr. Musca began his career representing the indigent as an Assistant Public Defender. Then, in 2001, he began his own practice, Musca Law, P.A, a firm which focuses exclusively in the area of criminal defense. He also speaks fluent Spanish.
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Jack Fine
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Mr. Fine was born in New York, New York and was raised in the northeast, where he studied sociology at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He then graduated with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1976. In law school, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and graduated in the top 10 percent of his class. Mr. Fine was admitted into the Florida Bar in 1976, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 1977, the United States District...
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Jeffrey Lee Meldon
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I have been a Florida Trial Lawyer since 1971 when I had my first jury trial in Gainesville, and I have been in and out of the courtroom ever since. As a Trial Lawyer I enjoy helping people get their lives back together after a serious accident or an arrest. I consider myself an expert in negotiating settlements as well as trying cases in the courtroom. I have the determination and experience to go head to head with the big and powerful insurance companies that try to take advantage...
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Christopher Parker-Cyrus
GAINESVILLE, FL Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Christopher Parker-Cyrus is an attorney handling cases throughout state of Florida. Christopher Parker-Cyrus, Managing Partner of the law firm PARKERCYRUSLAW.COM, received his law degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1993, after attending the University of Miami as a visiting student. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1993. Since that time, he has handled several thousand cases in court proceedings, including well over 100 trials and many more hearings, motions, and various other proceedings. His vast experience as a trial lawyer includes many cases in which clients...
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Julie Aleve Fine
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Florida
Julie Aleve Fine is a 2011 graduate of The University of Florida Levin College of Law and a former Assistant State Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Ms. Fine is an experienced trial attorney with over 40 jury trials in the past 5 years. During her first four years as an ASA, Ms. Fine gained extensive experience as a litigator, investigator, and researcher working in four distinct divisions of practice. Ms. Fine began in the general misdemeanor division, but was quickly promoted to the domestic violence division where she first recognized her passion for legal justice and protecting...
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Jonathan David Ramsey
Gainesville,, FL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Jonathan was born in the small town of York, Nebraska. However, his family quickly got tired of the cold and moved to Miami, Florida when he was just 3. He stayed in Miami until he completed high school, where he graduated Valedictorian of his class.
Jonathan went to Florida State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in only three and a half years. While at FSU, Jonathan interned at both the University affiliated newspaper as well as their radio station. After working for a few years, Jonathan went back to school getting a Master’s in Political Science from the University...
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Cherie Fine
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Personal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Ms. Fine is a Florida native born in Orlando, Florida, and raised in DeLand, Florida. She is a graduate of DeLand High School and the University of Florida. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law in 1981. After graduation, she practiced as an associate with the Gainesville firm of Watson, Folds, Steadham, Sproull, Christmann & Brashear, P.A., from 1981-1983.
She taught legal research and writing at the University of Florida College of Law. From 1993-1998 she practiced as a partner in the law firm of Springfield & Fine, P.A.
She has been associated with the...
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Rupasri Sikdar Lloyd
GAINESVILLE, FL Lawyer with 23 years of experience
643 SW 4th AVE, SUITE 110
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Free ConsultationBusiness and Health Care
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Rupa is a shareholder in GrayRobinson’s Gainesville and Jacksonville law firm offices. With nearly two decades of experience and a certificate in health law, she specializes in health care operational, corporate, transactional and regulatory matters. She advises clients in many facets of their business, including privacy and data security, fraud and abuse, corporate governance, labor relations, licensure and discipline, quality improvement and healthcare risk management. She routinely conducts due diligence including the preparation and negotiation of agreements in connection with telehealth, software licensing, EMR, practice sale and acquisition, medical equipment, real property leases, physician employment and medical directorships.
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Matthew David Landsman
GAINESVILLE, FL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Landsman Law is dedicated to exceptional legal representation in criminal defense and personal injury cases serving the North Florida region.
Contact Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert Matt Landsman today if you need help with:
Felony
Misdemeanor
Violent Crimes
Theft Related Offenses
Burglary of structure, conveyance, or dwelling
Sex Crimes
Weapons Offenses
Traffic Offenses/DUI/Fleeing and Eluding
Violations of Probation
or any other criminal legal matter. Do you need help? call today.
For more details on Landsman Law and how experienced, expert, zealous advocacy can help you or someone you know, please visit
https://flalawdefense.com
or call 352-664-9671 for a free consultation
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Charles David
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
PO Box 141135
Gainesville, FL 32614
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Stetson University College of Law
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Richard Milton Knellinger
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(844) 373-3334
2815 NW 13th St
Bank of America Building, Suite 305
Gainesville, FL 32609
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Legal Practice Areas: Family Law Business Law Estate Planning Probate Civil Appeals (Appellate Law) Intellectual Property Trademarks Pet Trust Guardianships Bar Admissions: Florida, 1974 Education: University of Florida College of Law Gainesville, Florida J.D. – 1974 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida B.A. – 1971 St Petersburg Junior College Clearwater, Florida A.A. – 1969 Representative Clients: SunTrust Bank Honors and...
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Paul Elihu Stern
Keystone Heights, FL Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationFlorida State University College of Law
I offer companies, universities, and individuals practical, user-friendly advice to navigate their intellectual property and research transactions and policies and to support prudent business decisions. I help draft and negotiate license, confidentiality and non-disclosure, materials transfer, collaboration, and other business agreements; work on your new or existing intellectual property-related policies; and evaluate general business practices. History of working in higher education and private industry, addressing strategies for Technology Transfer, Licensing, and Research.
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Eric Steven Ruff
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Florida
Rated "AV" Peer Review 5.0 out of 5.0 and Client Review 5.0 out of 5.0 by Martindale-Hubble . Rated Superb Attorney 10.0 out of 10.0 by Avvo.com and 5.0 out of 5.0 by Google Places reviews. Eric S. Ruff has filed over 2,900 bankruptcy cases and has over 30 years experience. He attended law school at the University of Florida where he was also a member of the Law Review. Mr. Ruff graduated from law school with honors in 1979 and soon afterwards was an attorney with the firm of Trinkle & Redman in Plant City,...
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Itasca Greagor
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
Itasca Greagor is the owner and Founding Attorney of Itasca Legal, PLLC. Itasca is a skilled and compassionate attorney currently serving clients throughout North Florida. Itasca was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, and is a proud graduate of Eastside High School. Itasca has extensive experience helping victims who have been negligently injured in car and truck accident cases. Additionally, she represents clients in other civil matters. Itasca received her B.S. degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. After working for a personal injury law...
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Eric Alan Dibert
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Landlord Tenant, Probate and Real Estate
University of Alabama School of Law
Eric Dibert is a litigation attorney located in Gainesville, Florida, and is the founding shareholder of the Dibert Law Group, P.A. He primarily handles Real Estate Litigation, Probate Litigation, and Business Litigation. He attended Florida State University, receiving his B.S degree in Political Science and Interdisciplinary Social Science (double-major). Mr. Dibert received his law degree from the University of Alabama College of Law in 2011.
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Amanda Allen Burchfield
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Florida Levin College of Law and Mississippi College School of Law
Attorney Amanda Burchfield is a personal injury lawyer with Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, a premier personal injury law firm helping clients throughout North Central Florida, with offices in Gainesville and Ocala. Amanda was born and raised in Gainesville and is the daughter of Bill and Ginny Allen, who founded Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, in 2007.
Amanda obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida, where she graduated summa cum laude and received the King O’Neal Scholar Award – an award only given to students who complete their studies with a 4.0 GPA. Attorney Burchfield was...
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Gilbert J Alba
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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...
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Dean Galigani
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
Florida Criminal Defense Attorney - Dean Galigani
With over 20 years of experience, I unwaveringly defend men, women, and juveniles facing misdemeanor or felony criminal charges. My litigation experience includes all practices of criminal law such as DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, theft, burglary, and violent crime.
I use my expertise to create the best possible defense for each of my clients' needs. Regardless of how many times I fight a particular offense, I understand that every case is unique, and each client receives my dedicated attention. This is especially important since even the smallest details can strengthen a defense...
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Jessica L. Foster
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Jessica Foster is a personal injury attorney with Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, serving Gainesville, FL, and Ocala, FL. She has almost a decade of experience helping victims of motor vehicle accidents, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents; as well as other personal injury cases, such as premises liability, slip and falls, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, product defects, and other accidents.
A “double Gator,” attorney Jessica earned her Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. During law school, she completed extensive studies in intellectual property law. She also worked as a research...
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Mr. Long H. Duong
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Florida Probate Attorney: Though my practice areas include estate planning and real estate work, my practice has become largely focused on Florida Probate cases. My firm's flagship website is http://www.WeProbateFlorida.com where many if not most of our clients start. Prior to opening my doors in the greater Orlando area, I was associate counsel at Rarick & Associates, P.A., the leading estate planning firm in Miami Lakes, Florida. I also clerked for Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. in Ft. Lauderdale. When I can get away from the office, I am a proud internet geek, Florida Gator fan, husband and...
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William T. Allen
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Florida
The founding attorney of Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, Attorney Bill Allen has been practicing personal injury law in North Central Florida for twenty-three years. He graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law after playing college football for the University of Florida Gators in Gainesville. At Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, Bill utilizes his experience and legal training to “even the playing field” for the firm’s clients.
Bill attended the University of Florida on a football scholarship. He graduated with high honors in 1983 while lettering for the Gator football team. During the next six years,...
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Barbara Blount-Powell
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Florida
Barbara has practiced criminal defense in Alachua County and the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 1984, handling criminal matters including murder, manslaughter, dui/vehicular manslaughter, possession, sale and trafficking in drugs, robbery, burglary, grand theft, forgery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, gun crimes, and numerous other felony and misdemeanor offenses. Before joining DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A. in 2001, Barbara practiced criminal law as an assistant Public Defender for the 8th Judicial Circuit for over sixteen years. Barbara was a member of the defense team for Danny Harold Rolling from 1992 through his capital murder sentencing proceeding in February of 1994.
She is a past...
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Kristianna Cucinella
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Florida
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Lea Galigani
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Appeals, Civil Rights and Criminal Defense
University of Florida
As an attorney for almost 20 years, I have learned the ins-and-outs of the criminal justice process, defending hundreds of clients against misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. I have experience defending individuals charged with civil crimes and representation in higher courts for the appellant, as well. I have been a member of the Florida community for over 15 years, attending the University of Florida Law School and admitted to the State Bar of Florida in 1992. As such, I gained significant knowledge and agility in the Florida legal system. I was a former attorney for...
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Layne Dare Prebor
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Florida
With over 15 years experience as a family law attorney, I have represented individuals challenged with the complicated, often times heavily sensitive, territory of domestic relations matters. I am skilled in creating constructive environments focused on bringing about the most beneficial results for my clients. I am a partner at the Gainesville-based Galigani Law Firm and represent clients in the Gainesville, Alachua, Ocala, Lake City and the surrounding communities.
I have worked on all types of family law matters, including contested divorce, uncontested divorce and pre-marital agreements. I also provide experienced counsel during the related difficult decisions that parents...
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Mr. Richard Henry Fabiani II
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, Environmental and Real Estate
Tulane University
Rick Fabiani brings over ten years of experience practicing law to Fabiani Law PA. His first focus is always on understanding the client’s goals and helping find the most effective way to reach those goals, whether representing individuals or corporate clients. Rick helps clients with real estate and business transactions, including closing and title services, and litigation in a wide range of civil matters. He has developed a reputation of being able to solve problems in difficult situations. From creative professionals to musicians to programmers to engineers and others, Rick has helped negotiate and litigate contracts for hundreds of contractors,...
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Yong R Oh
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Landlord Tenant
University of Florida
I was born in Daegu, South Korea and grew up in Orlando, Florida from age seven until I left for college. After graduating law school, I have worked in both the public and private sectors, culminating in my opening my own practice. For most of my services I can serve all Florida counties and have experience in all stages of litigation, from negotiation to jury trial. I will give it all I have for my clients, so contact me today!
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James R Vincent
REDDICK, FL Lawyer with 59 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Drake University Law School
I practiced immigration law for ten years as an Assistant Chief Counsel for the United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement Agency in Dallas, Texas. I represented the government as a Federal Prosecutor in Federal Immigration Court. I am now in private practice of immigration law in Central Florida. My practice serves anyone in the country or world who desires immigration help.
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Christian Alexander Straile
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
St. Thomas University School of Law
This trial focused practice has the goals of delivering quality legal services, providing to clients personal services while developing strong, trusted relationships through effective communication, analysis, planning and litigation skills seeking the best result possible.
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Joseph C. Warren
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Joseph C. Warren has handled thousands of criminal cases and has over 25 years of experience in criminal trial practice. During his years of practice, Mr. Warren has represented many clients in criminal cases in both Circuit and County Courts.
Before joining the Musca Law Firm, Mr. Warren worked both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. As a prosecutor, Mr. Warren handled all types of criminal cases including Governor assignment cases in Brevard, Sumter, and Marion counties.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Warren has defended the accused in every phase of the case, from intake through trial. Mr. Warren...
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Byron D Flagg
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 19 years of experience
Environmental and Real Estate
University of Florida Levin College of Law and University of Florida Levin College of Law
Byron Flagg counsels landowners, business entities, individuals, and local governments on land use, zoning, environmental, regulatory, conservation, and real estate issues. Although having a statewide practice, he is focused on North Central Florida, based in GrayRobinson’s Gainesville office, his hometown. Byron has additional experience as outside counsel to several Florida municipalities and nonprofit organizations, advising on a variety of land use and coastal-related issues across the state of Florida.
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Eddie E. Farah
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Personal Injury
Samford University
Eddie Farah is the founding partner of the personal injury law firm, Farah & Farah. He believes in protecting the rights of ordinary people and helping them gain the same legal rights large organizations and corporations receive. The primary focus of his firm is to handle personal injury cases pertaining to car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, pharmaceutical litigation, hospital malpractice, nursing home abuse, birth injury, brain injury, burn injury, premises liability, and product liability. His business utilizes small groups of attorneys to give your case the resources and dedication it deserves.
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R. Nadine David
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
PO Box 141135
Gainesville, FL 32614
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Stetson University College of Law
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Lawrence Joseph Marraffino
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Lisa Cohen
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Bankruptcy
University of Florida
Lisa C. Cohen graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1985. She became an associate with attorney Lansing Roy where she specialized in Florida bankruptcy law. Lisa joined the firm of Ruff & Cohen, P.A. in 1992. She has handled, on behalf of debtors, in excess of 100 Chapter 11 reorganizations and has done extensive appellate work. Martindale-Hubbell has also given Lisa Cohen an attorney rating of BV "Distinguished." The lawyer rating company of Avvo.com has likewise given Mrs. Cohen its highest rating of "Superb" attorney. She has filed over 2,900 bankruptcy cases.
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Michael Ray Buchanan
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Florida
Gainesville Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Buchanan has been practicing criminal law in the Ganesville, Florida, area for more than 25 years. He is a former president of the Eighth Judicial Circuit chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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Raymond Francis Brady
Gainesville, FL Attorney with 39 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Florida
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Steven Brady
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Personal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Steve Brady has been a Florida attorney for more than 32 years. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1987 and Florida State University in 1984.
Over the years, Steve has represented a wide variety of clients in various state, federal, and appellate trial courts. Class actions, deadly launch pad explosions, train explosions, aircraft explosions and crashes, propane truck explosions, boat crashes, building collapses, crane disasters, electrocutions, RICO suits, deadly products, alleged litigation fraud, brain injuries, medical malpractice, design and architectural malpractice, negligence, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, commercial, construction defects, first amendment, death, dismemberment and catastrophic...
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Michael Owen Massey
Gainesville, FL Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Employment and Personal Injury
The Gainesville Florida lawyers of Massey & Duffy, PLLC are devoted to civil litigation, including personal injury lawsuits, discrimination and unpaid overtime claims, commercial disputes, wrongful death claims, and more. Our record of client advocacy stems from our commitment to equal justice for everyone, our understanding of the complexities of the law, and our courage to confront even the most powerful wrongdoers