Okeechobee County Lawyers

Stacey Hendrix McNelis - Experienced Legal Support From A Polk County Native

Stacey H. McNelis is dedicated to the practice of law and helping those in need. She focuses primarily in Criminal, Dependency and Family Law, and Social Security in Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. She is an experienced trial attorney, having handled numerous cases in the county court as well as at the circuit court level. Over the course of her career, she has argued hundreds of motions and has tried over 30 jury trials.

Prior to founding McNelis Law, Ms. McNelis joined Colón & McNelis, P.A., in 2005 and practiced...

Elizabeth Davis has over a decade of legal and courtroom experience. She is licensed to practice in all state and county courts located throughout Florida and focuses her practice on strategizing with each client to work towards the best possible outcome. Attorney Davis has helped hundreds of families navigate the difficult and emotionally charged environment of family law. She aggressively and compassionately represents her clients throughout the legal process. Call today to speak to an experienced Florida attorney about your case.

I am a criminal defense attorney. To some, that means I am noble and honorable because I do something no one else wants to do. To others, I represent the world’s worst people and therefore must be one of them myself. To me, it means I wouldn’t want to live in a world where I only got a lawyer if my accusers liked me. I hope none of you ever needs me. But if you ever do, I will be there to stand next to you and tell your accusers to prove it; to tell...

I am an experienced and compassionate Divorce and Family Lawyer dedicated to helping my clients with matters such as contested and uncontested divorce, child support enforcement, custody vs. time sharing, document preparation, parental alienation, and more. I received my law degree from the University of Hawaii’s William H. Richardson School of Law and have extensive experience working with clients in a variety of matters surrounding divorce and family law. I have personal experience in custody battles, which helped shaped my legal approach to assisting my clients. Call or visit my website for more information.

- over 30 years' experience
- frequent lecturer on various legal topics
- articles published in several legal periodicals
- appeared on Court TV on America Online
- voted "Super Lawyer" by other attorneys
- recipient of "Equal Justice Award"
- Ivy League graduate

David A. Beale is a graduate of Cornell University (B.S. 1971) and Fordham Law School (J.D. 1974, Law Review 1972-74). He is a member of the New York Bar (1975) and Florida Bar (1990). David Beale is a member of The American Bar Association, The Florida Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Association of the Bar of City of New York, and Palm Beach County Bar Association. He belongs to the Business Law Section and its Computer Law Committee of the Florida Bar, as well as its Entertainment Arts and Sports Law Section, where he served...

- Licensed to practice criminal defense in both state and federal court - Former public defender - Misdemeanor and Juvenile Division supervisor - Two-time Attorney of the Year for the Collier County office - Member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - FACDL Lee County Chapter - Treasurer - Over 25 years of practical experience in courts from Pinellas to Miami-Dade counties

Our firm has extensive experience in both state and federal courts, and we are admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor, a felony, or a federal crime, we will aggressively defend your case. With a former prosecutor and a board certified criminal trial expert at our firm, it is clear why we have earned a reputation for our strong trial work. Additionally, the firm takes a special interest in assisting minor clients facing juvenile charges. We firmly believe in protecting the futures' of our...

A Lee County, Florida native, Theresa Daniels received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Hodges University (formerly International College) in Fort Myers. She later graduated with honors from Barry University School of Law in Orlando. While in law school, she was a Senior Editor for the Barry Law Review, Executive Board Member of the Barry Association of Women Lawyers, Member of the Student Trial Advocacy Team, and Certified Legal Intern representing juvenile defendants through the school's Children and Families Clinical program. Prior to attending law school, Theresa was the President, Founder and Non-Attorney Claimant...

Mr. Pope is Florida Bar Board Certified in both Condominium and Planned Development Law; and Construction Law and is considered an expert in these areas (Board certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar for the competency and experience of a lawyer practicing in a specialty area). He primarily focuses his practice in the areas of Condominium and Homeowners’ Association Law; Construction Law; and Real Estate.

He represents and advises clients, including top national homebuilders, contractors, developers, commercial associations, homeowners’ and condominium associations, and individuals.

Mr. Pope obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Auburn University, where...

Attorney William M. Cavanaugh is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as an expert in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. Mr. Cavanaugh was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005 and has concentrated his law practice exclusively on U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law and advocating on behalf of foreign nationals since 2006. He has extensive experience representing clients throughout the U.S. before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Courts), Board of Immigration Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Department of State and Department of Labor. Mr. Cavanaugh received his J.D....

Marc Anidjar is the managing partner of the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, P.A. and has been since its inception in 2006. Mr. Anidjar oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm and has settled 1000’s of cases for his clients in his nearly 15 years of experience handling every type of injury matter for his clients.

Michael K. Grife, Esq., is an experienced injury lawyer and a zealous advocate for those who have been seriously injured or killed due to the wrongdoing of others.

Tara wood earned her law degree from Nova Southeastern University Law School. During law school, she was an active board member of the Moot Court Society. Tara also worked as a teaching assistant for several law professors. During her second and third years of law school, Tara worked as a law clerk at the Elder Law Associates. From the very beginning, Tara had a passion for protecting the elderly. She dedicates her career to protecting our society’s vulnerable and to regularly educating the public about the importance of safeguarding our population’s elderly.

Jerome H. Wolfson was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. He went to Valley Forge Christian College and graduated from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. Mr. Wolfson came to South Florida in 1960 and attended University of Miami Law School, graduating with a law degree in 1963. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. After law school, he served in the United States Coast Guard and received an Honorable Discharge in 1969. Mr. Wolfson has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in various areas of the law, including, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Worker’s Compensation, and Labor Employment....

I was born in Miami and have a deep understanding of the legal challenges faced by my community. I hold a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where I combined academic rigor with practical experience to develop strategic legal solutions for my clients. Before entering the legal profession, I earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. My professional journey includes roles at prominent catastrophic injury law firms, sports agencies, and real estate firms across Florida and California. This diverse background has equipped me with a comprehensive skill set that enables me to...

Jon has spent his entire legal career practicing securities. He handled over 1,000 securities matters and has successfully represented some of the most demanding clients in multi-million-dollar disputes throughout Florida and United States. He has represented individual and corporate clients in civil actions in state and federal court (at the trial and appellate level); in regulatory investigations; in arbitrations; and in private mediations.

Jon has handled a wide range of matters, including: (i) stockbroker misconduct and investment fraud disputes (including claims involving unsuitability, churning, unauthorized trading, failure to execute trades, failure to hedge, selling away, theft, research analyst conflicts of...

Mrs. Diffenderfer is Shareholder and President of Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. and holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Michelle assists landowners, businesses and governments with local, state and federal, environmental, natural resource and land development legal requirements. Michelle helps clients navigate these laws and regulations in the permitting of their land development and infrastructure projects.

Michelle volunteers for a number of organizations dear to her, including, the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy & Resources, the Gulfstream Council for Leadership Florida and the Episcopal Church of Bethesda by the Sea. Michelle is also a member of...

Hailing from Long Island, New York, attorney Christopher Lassen came over to the beautiful area of South Florida in his childhood. He has since become a true Floridian, completing his undergraduate Bachelor's degree with a Legal Studies major and Business Administration minor from the University of Central Florida.
He completed his law degree in Barry University of Law in Orlando, Florida and went immediately on to obtain experience with various firms in the Orlando and Boca Raton areas, working on cases anywhere from motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice to general plaintiff’s personal injury legal proceedings.
Having been with...

Kevin F. Jursinski is recognized as one of Southwest Florida's premier attorneys. He has concentrated more than 30 years of practice in the area of real estate, business and construction law in Naples and Fort Myers. As a testament to his dedication to his legal practice, Kevin is Florida Bar Board Certificated in three areas of practice: Real Estate Law, Construction Law and Business Litigation. He is the only attorney (out of more than 96,000 attorneys) in the entire state of Florida who has ever received certification in these three practice areas simultaneously. Certification is The Florida Bar's highest level...

I began my legal career in 1986 when I was in High School. I started as a receptionist and worked my way to becoming a legal secretary in a busy New York law firm. In 1990, I relocated back to Florida, working full time as a paralegal in Brevard County. I have personally worked on hundreds if not thousands of cases and even assisted in the courtroom during trials. But that wasn't enough--my passion for helping people became so overwhelming that I became an attorney. I obtained my undergraduate degrees with top honors and summa cum laude, and graduated...

With over 35 years of experience, Matthew Lane handles complex cases involving child custody, division of assets, alimony, high asset/high net- worth divorces, relocations, and modifications to parenting plans (custody and visitation). Matthew Lane is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Emory University and a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law. Subsequent to law school, Mr. Lane served as a law clerk to the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Mr. Lane has been Chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association Marital and Family Law Committee for four terms. He is...

My goal is to bring peace and stability to the family. I care about my client's welfare and peace of mind. I manage bankruptcy proceedings and debt relief for individuals and businesses. Deal with tax issues and resolution. Handle probate proceedings. Conduct family law proceedings. Provide advice on estate planning matters, wills and trusts. Also engage in foreclosure defense and civil litigation.

Amy B. Van Fossen established The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen P.A. (formerly The Law Office of Amy B. Jackson P.A.) in 2004. Amy was born and raised in southeastern Ohio and has two daughters, Katie and Savannah, who both share her passion for our elder community. Savannah provides medical care to the elder community as an RN. Katie is a second-generation attorney, chairing the Probate, Medicaid & VA departments at the Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen, P.A. Ms. Van Fossen received her undergraduate degree in Organizational Behavior from Rollins College and earned her JD from Barry...

Jeff Boston Legal offers candid counsel and robust representation In Melbourne and surrounding areas. Mr. Boston is the son of a postal clerk and a nurse. In his working class youth, he excelled academically and athletically. A 3rd-generation military veteran who served our country overseas, Jeff earned a history degree in college with highest honors, graduating early. He then graduated early from FSU College of Law. A former prosecutor, Attorney Boston has helped thousands of men and women in their time of need, specializing in family law. You will never deal with a new...

After more than 20 years practicing in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, we decided to alter direction and serve in a different way. Now, we share our passion by helping others. Our passion is to empower you to find future-focused solutions to your family disputes and those work-place and social challenges that could land you in court. Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify areas of potential agreement and use that as a basis for future success. Talk to us today about how we can support your growth, limit your stress, and chart a new future. Let us...

Ms. Hattaway began her career in litigation representing large publicly held corporations in complex business disputes. She has experience in both federal and state courts. Her practice has included civil rights litigation, employment law, real property litigation, franchise negotiations, as well as business litigation. Most recently, Ms. Hattaway has focused on assisting clients with strategic business planning: drafting operating agreements, drafting and editing sales contracts, negotiating contracts and advising businesses, including multi-specialty medical group, individual physicians, pharmacology research specialists, new franchisees, expanding family-owned enterprises, and design startups. Ms. Hattaway served as a Commissioner of the Canaveral Port Authority....

The Castro Law Firm, located in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, provides a range of legal services to clients that focus on probate, estate planning and business. Attorney Taren Castro is a former Florida State Trooper, Assistant State Attorney and Assistant Attorney General. Because of this experience, she has a unique, diverse background on the inner workings of the criminal and civil legal systems. This experience can be invaluable for her clients. Whether you need assistance with probate, estate planning or business Attorney Castro can assist you. Born to immigrant parents, Taren is fluent in Spanish. If you only...

LAWRENCE O. HELD is an associate attorney with Kitroser & Associates. Mr. Held is a 2017 graduate from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law. Prior to law school, he attended Florida International University where he obtained a Bachelors in History and a Masters in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, Mr. Held is a Cuban-American South Florida native. He has both complex litigation and transactional experience. He has previously interned with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with both the Enforcement Division and the Office of Compliance, Inspections, and Examinations, where he worked...

As the founder of Shaw Law, Cyrus Shaw believes there is only one thing that the firm should be focused on – getting the best possible results for clients. This starts from the initial client interview, where a rapport and trust needs to be established. It is common for new client intake to be limited to one a day, so as much time as needed can be spent with the new client. Each client is a person, not a file. Each client has their own story. A law firm where clients become like family is what he strives for. This...

I believe it is important to identify a clients goals and build a strategy to best meet those goals. Growing up in a small town taught me to stand behind my work and to only provide services that people really need.

Chris grew up in Basehor, Kansas on the outskirts of Kansas City where he learned to “pay it forward.” He lives and works by the ideal that the work you do and the promises you make to individuals carries forward. With that in mind, Chris attended Kansas State University where he earned his B.S. in Speech Communications. Chris also spent...

Dean H. Freeman is the managing partner of Freeman Injury Law and is proud to represent injured clients in the Miami, Plantation, West Palm Beach, and Orlando area. Mr. Freeman's long and successful career in injury law all began when he joined the U.S. Army, learning the skills of a combat medic. He obtained an honorable discharge and pursued his studies in the health sciences.
Attorney Freeman graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's in Health Administration, which helped him in understanding the management of health organizations including several health insurance companies.
He continued on to obtain his Juris Doctor...

At the Law Offices of Greg Rosenfeld, P.A., we provide aggressive representation to clients facing criminal charges. Attorney Rosenfeld was named in the 10 Best list for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (2016-2020), has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers 2016-2020, is a Florida Bar Leadership Academy Committee Member, was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States of America (2017), and was chosen to the Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy (2018-2020), which only 30 attorneys throughout Florida are selected to. Additionally, Mr. Rosenfeld is the Past President of the...

Michael Gold is a graduate of the University of Florida Schools of Accounting (1980) and Law (1985). Over the last 40 years has held professional licenses as a CPA (Florida 1983-2006) and Attorney (Florida 1986- Present). Services provided mostly directly to individual clients as a solo practitioner (1986-1992 1999-Present) including Family, Consumer Bankruptcy, tax preparation, traffic, criminal, landlord tenant, real estate, corporate, probate, administrative, civil litigation, guardianship and Immigration. Mr. Gold has Government service with FEMA US SB, Florida DCA, Comptroller and DOR. Mr. Gold is from Miami and fluent in Spanish. With...

Former Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County and a US Air Force Retired Military Officer with 20 years in law enforcement. Graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Law and have a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Maryland. As a former Prosecutor, I handled thousands of cases such as, Retail Thefts, Suspended License, Driving Under the Influence, Narcotics Possession, Grand Theft, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Attempted First Degree Murder. I have done over 50 trials before 10 different judges. I served as Division...

ANDREA A. ROBINSON has dedicated her career to seeking justice on behalf of those who have been wronged. As an attorney at Searcy Denney, Ms. Robinson represents clients who have been harmed by careless drivers, defective products, harmful prescription drugs and negligent health care providers. Ms. Robinson is very active within the legal community and was recently named the 2014 Young Lawyer of the Year by the Palm Beach County Bar Association. She is a member of the Florida Justice Association, Florida Bar Association, the Palm Beach County Justice Association, and the Palm Beach County Bar Association. In April 2014, Ms....

As a Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA Shareholder, Mr. Hill’s practice focuses on automobile and trucking negligence, product liability and medical malpractice. Since joining the firm, he has secured many million- and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. His highest jury verdict to date was in excess of $30 million in a medical malpractice case. Mr. Hill has been named in the Best Lawyers in America and the Florida Super Lawyers publications since 2013. He has been recognized by both South Florida Legal Guide and Super Lawyers as a rising star in the...

Are you facing criminal charges? Your future deserves a defender who's been on both sides of the courtroom. As a former Public Defender turned private practice trial attorney, I've handled over 500 cases and spent countless hours in the courtroom fighting for my clients' rights. From misdemeanors to complex felonies, I bring the same unwavering dedication to every case. My approach is simple but powerful: - Prepare relentlessly for the unexpected - Fight zealously for your rights - Communicate clearly every step of the way - Stay human while being your strongest advocate My experience ranges from high-stakes felony trials to precedent-setting cases. But what truly sets...