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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...

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...

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!

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...

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,...

Tracee L. Ivins graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. After graduation she worked for the State of Florida as a certified investigator, before deciding to pursue a law degree. As an attorney Ms. Ivins has handled files from inception all the way to a jury verdict. Her experience has included claims involving serious bodily injury, product liability injury and wrongful death arising from auto accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, negligent security, motorcycle and tractor trailer accidents.

Lawsuits including Negligence, Breach of Contract, Negligent Entrustment, Uninsured Motorist Insurance Claims, Under-Insured Motorists Insurance disputes, Wrongful Death, Bad...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

Marc Warner Attorney in Gainesville FL is a shareholder with Fisher, Butts, Sechrest & Warner, P.A. Mr. Warner practices in the areas of negligence, medical malpractice and tort litgation. Prior to joining the firm Mr. Warner was Assistant General Counsel at the University of Florida where he provided legal services to the University’s College of Medicine Institutional Review Boards and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees. Before joining University of Florida’s legal staff Mr. Warner was a civil trial lawyer with the Tampa firm, Fowler White, Attorneys at Law, practicing in the area of casualty defense. Before entering the...

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.

Born in Gainesville, Florida, Evan D. George has over ten years experience in immigration law, including three years with a premier immigration firm in New York City, NY, Masliah & Soloway, PC. In February 2008, Mr. George started his own immigration law practice in Gainesville, Florida, where he represents individuals in all areas of immigration and deportation defense. Mr. George provides pro-bono legal services to indigent asylum seekers and battered migrant women. He is a member of the Florida Bar, is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has served as an adjunct...

Leslie Smith Haswell, is a 1981 graduate of the University of Florida Law School who practices family law exclusively, and who is also a family mediator and trained collaborative divorce attorney.

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

Attorney Christopher L. Dunham is a native of Ocala, Florida who is committed to providing the community with exceptional representation against criminal charges. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Florida University College of Law and is licensed to practice by the Florida State Bar. Before opening his own firm, Attorney Dunham served as a prosecutor for the Fifth Judicial Circuit at the State Attorney’s Office. This invaluable experience helped him understand the strategies used by the prosecution during criminal trials, which enables him to prepare comprehensive defenses to effectively challenge his clients’ charges. Attorney Dunham is a skilled trial...

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...

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.

Attorney David Carlson is an experienced Gainesville personal injury lawyer at Allen Law Firm, P.A., a well-established law firm serving injury victims throughout North Central Florida. David is a native of Gainesville, FL. He attended the University of Florida, where he rowed on the Florida Crew Team and served as varsity team captain throughout his senior year. David double majored in journalism and political science, graduating cum laude. Once David graduated college, he taught at a high school in Jacksonville. Soon after, he attended the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, where he competed on the Trial Team. David...

Member of north central Florida community for over twenty-five years, deep committment to justice, and zealous and caring representation of all clients.

After completing her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, Attorney Rebecca Sonalia received her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, graduating cum laude. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and the State of Michigan. Criminal defense law involves helping people through very traumatic times in their life. Attorney Sonalia takes this aspect of her profession very seriously. Her compassionate nature and diligence in keeping her clients informed has truly been an asset to the success of the firm. Musca Law clients have consistently expressed their gratitude...

Founding partner Joshua Silverman is a 2001 graduate of the University of Florida College of Law in Gainesville and an experienced former prosecutor with the Florida State Attorney’s Office in Gainesville. Mr. Silverman brings a wide variety of legal experience to the firm, having worked extensively during his five years as a state prosecutor in the areas of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual offenses. In addition, he handled various criminal matters ranging from routine crimes to more serious misdemeanors and felonies, such as cases involving DUIs and homicides. As an experienced litigator, Mr. Silverman’s...

Leveraging experience in the resolution of complex legal matters within the healthcare industry, James has provided over a decade of legal counsel in litigation and transactional matters supporting the quality care mission of major health institutions, researchers, clinicians, and their stakeholders. He is a graduate of the University of Florida (BA – ’06) and Stetson University (JD – ’09). James has provided legal counsel in both public and private sectors and has published and presented on a variety of topics, including medical records, litigation, clinical standards of practice, and data security.

With offices in Gainesville, Florida, Bush Health Law PLLC represents...

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...

Attorney Steven Miles Kinsell is a lifelong resident of Gainesville, Florida and is dedicated to defending individuals who are facing all types of criminal charges. He is a former State prosecutor with extensive experience in DUI drug cases and he uses his insight to benefit his clients’ defense cases. Attorney Kinsell is recognized for his dedication strong advocacy as a Gainesville criminal defense attorney.