Lutz Lawyers

Amir Ghaeenzadeh graduated from the University of South Florida, with honors, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Public Health in 2009. He then attended Florida Coastal School of Law, where he graduated Cum Laude, and is admitted to practice law in Florida and the District of Columbia. Mr. Ghaeenzadeh passionately represents injured clients, and has the knowledge as he formally worked as an insurance defense attorney. He also represents corporations. Mr. Amir Ghaeenzadeh has considerable experience dealing with automobile and trucking negligence, and premise liability (malls, hotels, restaurants, venues, etc.) resulting in catastrophic injuries...

Mr. Fuller has been practicing law for more than 26 years. During the course of his expansive career, he has been involved in all aspects of personal injury litigation. He has tried over 80 cases to verdict before a jury, as well as dozens of others before a judge. Prior to joining The Fran Haasch Law Group, he served as an attorney for a major, multibillion-dollar insurance company for more than 12 years. He knows how insurance companies and adjusters analyze cases. All of this experience, including experience on both sides of the aisle, is tremendously beneficial to the firm’s...

Brian joined Forizs & Dogali in 2009. He has focused his litigation practice on commercial, construction , personal injury, ADA discrimination, civil rights, insurance coverage and criminal law. Prior to joining Forizs & Dogali, Brian worked as an associate attorney at a local law firm, concentrating on insurance defense. Brian has handled various facets of litigation including depositions, motion practice, mediations, trials and appeals. Brian has also previously been a prosecutor, handling over 300 cases at any given time for the State Attorneyâs Office, and sitting first chair in over 30 jury trials, as well as...

I was born in Rochester, New York and attended the State University of New York at Albany, where I acquired a BA in psychology. I obtained my law degree from the University of Houston in 1986. In 1994, I founded the firm Debt Relief Legal Centers, which became one of the nation’s largest filers of consumer bankruptcies. Although I have represented many large banks, financial institutions and insurance companies, my practice is now concentrated solely on representing the interests of consumers in bankruptcy and foreclosure defense. I am a member in good standing of the Florida...

Civil trial attorney and Florida Bar complaint defense attorney. Originally from Ohio. Bachelor of science degree from Bowling Green State University, law degree from Stetson University College of Law (1995). In law school, interned with United States District Court Judge, Hon. Elizabeth A. Kovachevich, served as executive editor of Stetson Law Journal, worked as Teaching Fellow in legal research and writing. Served as ethics attorney for the Florida Bar and then entered private practice in 2002 with The Geer Law Firm, L.C.

As I enter my 29th year of practice as a criminal practitioner, I feel stronger than ever that my role in the criminal justice system is as critical as any time in history. Criminal defense attorneys represent the last hurdle against over-reaching by the government to take one's liberty. I find my role to be one of holding the government to their burden of proof using admissible evidence. I help people that are both under investigation, have been arrested and later charged. It is always critical to get a lawyer during the investigation phase in order...

GREGORY R. HANEY is a partner in the real estate practice group in the Tampa, Florida office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. Mr. Haney is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and was recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2009 Florida Rising Star. Mr. Haney has substantial experience in handling negotiation, financing, title, and all other aspects of commercial real estate transactions involving shopping centers, office buildings, retail centers, multi-family housing projects, and hotels, as well as related land use issues. Mr. Haney also has substantial experience in representing both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions involving office, retail,...

Arrested for DUI? You're in the right place. Tampa DUI lawyer Elliott Wilcox can help you get back on the road with a valid driving permit, help you avoid the stress of going to court, and help protect you throughout the entire DUI ordeal. For help with your DUI case, call us today at (855) THE-DUI-GUY or 813-940-4300.

Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, moved to Tampa in 1956. Attended Plant High School. Graduated from the University of Florida in 1963 with a degree in Pharmacy. Practiced pharmacy for 2 years then went to Stetson University, College of Law. Graduated in 1969 from Stetson with a Juris Doctor degree. 1970 went to work with the State Attorney's Office as an assistant State Attorney in Hillsborough County. In 1973 was made Chief Assistant State Attorney pursuing drug importation into the State of Florida and presented same to the First State wide Grand Jury for prosecution. In 1975 entered the...

Brian J. Esposito is the founder of Esposito Law Firm The emphasis of Mr. Esposito’s practice includes representing victims of auto accidents and wrongful death claims. Brian Esposito was born in Queens, New York. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2008. Brian received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. And earned his Juris Doctor from Florida’s first law school and top-ranked trial advocacy law school, Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. Mr. Esposito joined an Insurance Defense Firm in 2012 to better understand how large insurance companies defend against...

Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney serving Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk County, Florida for over 25 years! Michael Barnett is a bankruptcy lawyer representing consumers and small businesses in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in west central Florida. Mr. Barnett is board certified by the American Board of Certification in consumer bankruptcy law, and has been board certified since January 1993. While the main office is in Tampa, appointments are also available in Dade City. Mr. Barnett has achieved the AV Preeminent rating by the premier lawyer rating organization, Martindale-Hubbell. Only about 10% of attorneys achieve this rating. AV®...

Practicing law in Tampa, FL since 1997, in the areas of criminal law, personal injury, and family law.

Attorney Andrew Buda is a Tampa native. He attended the University of South Florida and earned a bachelor’s degree in business. Afterward, Andrew worked as a middle school teacher during the day and in the evenings, he attended Stetson University College of Law where he earned his law degree. Andrew’s experience as a state prosecutor trained him on how the state looks at a case from the initial arrest all the way through trial. He honed his skills in actual trials, with over 30 trials at all levels of severity, including DUIs, domestic battery, and all degrees of felony. This experience...

William "Joe" Kopp is from Brecksville, Ohio. He graduated in 2005 from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration; and from Stetson University in 2008 with his Law Degree, a Concentration in Advocacy, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.

Following law school he initially worked for a large, multi-state consumer bankruptcy firm in Tampa. Within one year of joining the firm, he was selected to train new attorneys and paralegals joining the firm. In 2011 he moved his practice to St. Petersburg, and in 2012 opened his own firm. In...

Scott Davis is a respected and committed family law attorney practicing in Tampa, FL. No case is too big or too small for him to take on. Whether you are going through a divorce or a child custody dispute, give Scott Davis a call and see how he can help you.

While attending law school at the University of Florida, Ghada served as a research assistant for a professor of law, a Law Clerk at the Clerk of Circuit Court in Hillsborough County and as a Summer Associate at Gray Robinson. After graduating, cum laude, she returned to her native Tampa to serve as the general counsel of a family-owned manufacturing and export corporation. Since co-founding Lieser Skaff Alexander, Ghada has concentrated her practice in the area of business law. Ghada assists Tampa businesses on a wide range of complex transactions, such as: purchase and sale agreements, franchise agreements,...

Jamila Little is an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington DC and in the Caribbean. Her practice areas include Immigration, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Business Law. Jamila continues to represent her clients in State court and Federal Immigration court. She hails from the beautiful twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago. Jamila graduated with honors from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she majored in Economics and minored in Business Administration. She obtained her Masters in Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance, from Clark Atlanta University School of Business. She worked in the Banking...

Senior level Business Consultant/CPA/Attorney with Big 4 and IRS litigation experience. Consistently recognized for ability to design and implement proactive, cost-saving solutions for publicly and privately held businesses. Diverse book of business combined with strong technical expertise. Demonstrated accomplishments: Tax Returns, Audits, and Appeals Tax Planning Part - Time / Interim CFO Business Development Business Turnarounds Mergers and Acquisitions FAS 109/FIN 48 Financial Reporting Tax Litigation and IRS Issue Resolution Business Valuation Financial / Tax Software Consulting Accounting Methods

Fraser Himes has been a Florida Bar Board-certified specialist in family law for over 30 years. Mr. Himes helps people who are having difficulties in their family lives. He serves clients throughout Tampa Bay and across the state going through divorce. People need help navigating the emotionally and complex process.
Trained in both mediation and collaborative law, Mr. Himes listens to what’s important to you, and strives to help you find common ground with regards to divorce settlements, and encourages open communication and empathy as you seek to resolve disputes and reach agreements for your issues in...

An attorney since 1983, Alan Wagner has distinguished himself as a trial lawyer, gaining extensive experience in handling claims of professional negligence, products liability, bad-faith litigation, complex commercial disputes, toxic torts, and legal and medical malpractice. One of Alan’s key areas of expertise is in the examination of expert witnesses — frequently a critical component in personal injury litigation — which he has perfected while honing a reputation for general excellence in trial advocacy. Alan became a partner in the firm in 1994 and today serves as President of Wagner McLaughlin. His exceptional skills and competence have refueled the...

Michael Beltran is an experienced and aggressive litigator who has been working in various capacities in the legal industry for more than a decade. Attorney Beltran has dedicated his career to developing the skills and experience necessary to render top-notch advocacy for his clients in all of their litigation matters. Attorney Beltran graduated from Harvard Law School and was previously associated with two of the world’s most feared litigation firms, Paul Weiss and Boies Schiller. Between his associations with those firms, Attorney Beltran clerked for a well-respected federal judge in Florida. Having handled litigation matters from both sides...

Alessandro Giordano is an experienced immigration attorney and a member of the Florida and New York State bars. A native of Italy, Mr. Giordano has first-hand experience with the challenges of the U.S. immigration system. As such, he takes great pride in helping his clients achieve their American Dream and in changing their lives for the better.

Mr. Giordano handles all types of immigration cases, providing representation to businesses and individuals in removal defense, family-based, and business and employment based matters. As for family-based cases, Mr. Giordano assists foreign nationals as well as U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents in reuniting...

Certified mediator in Circuit Courts and Middle District of Florida since 1990, with hundreds of mediations conducted. Commercial litigation in state and federal courts since 1979, including antitrust, intellectual property, securities, environmental, employment, receiverships, business dissolutions, sports and entertainment.

Anthony J. Messina, a fourth generation Tampa, Florida native, graduated from Tampa Catholic High School where he was active in both basketball and football. Following high school, Anthony attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance. After Florida State, Anthony attended Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Anthony began his career practicing as an associate attorney for Mark T. Tate, P.A. for several years, where he worked for nationally prominent clients including the New York Yankees and Advantage Waypoint. Anthony has substantial experience in a broad...

I am the founding shareholder of Yoak Law, P.A., and personally handle all client matters. To ensure that my clients get the individualized attention they deserve, I am selective when accepting new clients and focus on taxation, business law, and related matters. Prior to founding the firm, I spent several years advising large corporations on complex state and local tax matters. During that time, I developed a keen understanding of the business environment and gained extensive experience in various industries. I believe these experiences make me uniquely qualified to advise my clients on most business and tax matters. ...

James Mathieu, Esq. is the owner of Mathieu Mediations. James Mathieu, Esq. is a Forida Supreme Court certified circuit court mediator. Practice is solely mediations, both court mandated and voluntary.

Ryan Reed and his father, Paul Reed, founded Reed & Reed, a family-operated personal injury law firm in Brandon, FL, in October 2013. The firm was the realization of a plan they envisioned during Ryan's freshman year in college. Reed & Reed truly embodies a family spirit, with Ryan, Paul, and Ryan’s wife, Jacquelyn, working side-by-side to advocate tirelessly for their clients. Ryan focuses exclusively on personal injury law, handling cases like motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice. Since beginning his career, he has litigated and tried hundreds of cases across multiple Florida counties. A Tampa native, Ryan graduated...

Anne has a passion for her practice areas of estate planning and administration, probate, Trust administration, guardianship, Medicaid Planning, and business succession planning. She enjoys solving puzzles for her clients and ensuring that their clients have everything they need to feel at ease as they transition in life. Inspired by her father, Kenneth A. Sunne, Anne proudly followed in his footsteps helping people navigate through the legal system while remaining compassionate and engaged with clients throughout the process. Instilled in Anne are the values and work ethic that make her strive to be a compassionate and effective attorney. Anne feels driven to...