Newberry Lawyers

Patrick V. Douglas is a trial lawyer. He is a fourth-generation north Floridian who prides himself on providing honest and competent advice to his clients and ensuring they receive the maximum recovery possible. Prior to co-founding Douglas & Douglas, Patrick worked for a law firm defending corporations and insurance companies in automobile liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, and employment discrimination cases. He also worked for a national construction and commercial litigation law firm. His insight gained as a defense attorney enables Patrick to very effectively represent his clients and anticipate arguments and strategies employed by the defense. Patrick...

Carey D. Carmichael, Jr. is recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Expert in Criminal Trial Law. Mr. Carmichael's office is in Lake City, Florida. Mr. Carmichael received his Bachelors degree from Mercer University; and obtained an MBA prior to law school. Graduating from law school in 2006, Mr. Carmichael began his career as an Assistant Public Defender. During the next few years, Mr. Carmichael handled over 2000 cases, ranging from misdemeanors to capital felonies.

Prior to opening his practice, Mr. Carmichael served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit for 6 years. During his...

Victor is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum whose membership is limited to trial lawyers who have achieved verdicts or settlements or in excess of $1,000,000. In 2011, Victor was selected by Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite. He has been a member of the Florida Justice Association (formerly the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) for 25 years and an Eagle member for over 20 years. Victor is a longtime member of Florida Workers’ Advocates which is an organization designed to protect and defend the workers of this state, particularly those that are injured. He is a member of...

Attorney Pichardo-Riestra is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Pichardo-Riestra Law. She is a former psychologist who has worked with children, juveniles, and adults. As a Psychologist Specialist working for the Department of Corrections, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra provided Mental Health services to incarcerated females housed in General Population, Closed Management, and Death Row.

After years in psychology, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra decided to pursue a career in Law. She attended Florida A&M University where she concentrated on Criminal Defense while participating at the FAMU Criminal Defense Clinic. Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra also interned with the Public Defender's Office for the Fifth Circuit in...

We are a full service, boutique law firm, offering personalized service tailored to each clients needs. At the Law Offices of Amanda C. Micallef, P.A we understand that each clients situation is different and our goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for each and every client. Big or small, simple or complex, your legal issue is important to us.

Veronica Arenas graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2007. Prior to that she worked as a certified court interpreter in the state of Florida. Her experience as a court interpreter sparked her interest in the practice of law as she realized how much people need help in order to navigate the judicial system. She is there to help. If she takes your case it’s because she knows she can help you. With over eight years of experience in criminal defense and immigration law, Veronica has successfully represented clients in a wide range...

Serving Marion and Alachua Counties since 1996, Mr. Culver has handled a variety of cases which involve family law and probate issues. Mr. Culver is a Navy veteran and a graduate of the University of Florida School of Law.

Melissa K. Hancock was born and raised in Panama City, Florida. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University in 1997. Ms. Hancock taught fourth grade for two years and assisted with writing the curriculum for a conflict resolution program for grades K-5.

Ms. Hancock returned to Florida State University in 2000 where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2003. She was employed at a prestigious local law firm in Ocala as an associate attorney from 2003 until 2015. Ms. Hancock established Melissa K. Hancock, P.A. in 2015. She obtained her board...

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.

Robert Gregory King is the founding member of the King Law Firm. Greg King was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1956. Greg moved with his family to Florida in 1959 and later graduated from Forest High School. Robert Gregory King married Ocala native Carrie (Howton) King on September 26, 1976, and they have two adult sons, Jarrod and Brandt, three grandsons and two granddaughters.

Greg received his undergraduate degree from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Prior to attending law school at the University of Florida, Greg served 12 years as a law enforcement officer. Greg began his law enforcement...

Jarrod Gregory King is a native of Ocala, Florida, and the oldest of Greg and Carrie King’s two sons. Jarrod graduated from Belleview High School where he lettered in academics, baseball, soccer, and golf. Jarrod received his undergraduate degree and a law degree from Florida State University. In his free time Jarrod enjoys the outdoors with his wife and three kids. Jarrod began his career as a prosecutor for the State Attorney Office in the Second Judicial Circuit, comprised of Leon, Wakulla, Liberty, Jefferson, Franklin, and Gadsden counties. Jarrod served as a felony prosecutor in Wakulla County, Florida, prosecuting felony DUI,...

Franchise & Immigration Attorney John Usher has 30 years of experience in the hands-on business of running a franchise. He understands the time and financial investment required to run a successful franchise and John Usher can advise you every step of the process.
As an experienced business immigration attorney, John Usher combines franchise history with immigration law to help the Immigrant Investor into a successful E2 or EB5 visa project. Franchises are one of the best investment projects for E2 or EB5 candidates and Usher Law Firm bridges the two for you. From Franchise selection, franchise document review, lease...

Marshall Schaap was born and raised in Ocala, FL, as were several generations of his family before him. He is proud to have graduated from Belleview High School, where he was the starting tight end for two playoff football teams. He went to the University of Florida on a football scholarship. After two years at UF, he transferred to the University of Wyoming, where he graduated with a business degree. He then returned to Florida for law school, attending Stetson University College of Law, where he met his wife. They now have two remarkable daughters. Marshall has practiced law with...

Mr. Schatt was born in Ocala, Florida in 1974. He attended the University of Florida where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences in 1996. Mr. Schatt also attended the University of Florida College of Law from which he obtained a Juris Doctorate. Mr. Schatt has practiced law since 2000, and has been the managing partner of his own firm, Schatt & Hesser, P.A. since 2009. Mr. Schatt’s primary practice areas include Business Law & Litigation and Construction Law & Litigation. He is licensed to practice law in Florida Courts, the Northern, Middle and Southern US District Courts,...

Kelly H. Musleh was born at Homestead Air Force Base and raised in Vero Beach, Florida. She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Florida in 1991 and her Law Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1994. Kelly was an Assistant State Attorney with the Fifth Judicial Circuit from 1994 to 2000, where she tried in excess of 100 cases. Kelly has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1994 and is a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Marion County Bar Association and the American Inns of Court.

Since 1988, Jonathan Dean and Susan Dean have handled thousands of the firm’s clients’ estate planning needs resulting in the establishment of estate plans for the orderly transfer of $Billions of clients' assets. Dean and Dean, LLP offers a full range of estate planning and administration services ranging from simple wills to the most complex estate plans. We also serve as representatives and trustees for our clients' probate and trust administrations.

Jon also oversees the firm’s extensive real estate practice, including managing the firm’s sister company, Advantage Title, LLC. With over 6,000 closings representing more than $10...

I take pride in helping people that have been injured in accidents. As my client you can expect individual attention on your case from an experienced attorney who has received the highest peer review rating possible. Give me a call today to discuss your case. I do not charge any fees or costs unless I make a recovery on your case.

Mr. Janssen was born in Royal Oak, Michigan in 1946. He grew up in Pinellas County, Florida and graduated from Dixie Hollins High School. He attended university on an athletic scholarship and graduated from Florida State University in 1970. Mr. Janssen obtained his law degree from Widener University in Wilmington, Delaware. Before moving back to Florida, Dennis worked in the Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs in Washington D.C. He is also a past Assistant Attorney General for the State of Delaware. Dennis has first-hand knowledge of the pain, suffering and disability that accompanies a personal...

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...

Solo Practitioner, Practice is LIMITED to Criminal Defense, Marion and Sumter counties. Former prosecutor and senior assistant public defender. Prior to becoming an attorney, my work history consisted of ALL legal jobs, ranging from working at the US Attorney's Office, to the Inspector General's Office assisting with criminal investigations for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, to clerking for the Chief Federal Judge in the Middle District of Florida.

Marianne Howanitz, Esq. is the founder of MARIANNE HOWANITZ, PA, an Ocala, Florida law firm that limits its practice to the representation of accident victims and their families who have been injured or killed as a result of the negligence of others. Ms. Howanitz started her legal career in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she first worked as an Assistant State Attorney and then as an Assistant Public Defender. While working in the criminal justice system, Ms. Howanitz discovered her desire to help accident victims and made it her ultimate goal to concentrate her practice in the field of...

Craig J. Cannon grew up in Ocala and graduated from Forest High School in 1980. He attended Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia where he graduated cum laude in 1984 with a B.S. degree in Geology. After working as a tennis professional for several years, Craig attended law school at the University of Florida College of Law where he graduated in 1991. Since graduating from law school, Mr. Cannon has been working as a trial attorney in Ocala. Mr. Cannon began his practice as an insurance company lawyer. In February 2000 he shifted his focus to personal injury law and...

I am a lifelong resident of Florida licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Florida.