Pinellas Park Lawyers

Julia Weber has been serving as an associate attorney at Southron Firm, P.A. since May 2023, following her admission to the Florida Bar. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2021, Julia brings a solid academic foundation and extensive professional experience to her legal practice. She focuses on delivering personalized legal counsel, with a special emphasis on intellectual property. Julia chose to join a smaller firm to ensure that she could prioritize individualized client care and devote focused attention to each case. Her career in intellectual property law has been marked by a deep...

Carlos has lived virtually all his life in Hillsborough County and has attended local schools and the University of South Florida and South Texas College of Law, where he earned his law degree. He has served Florida as an Assistant State Attorney (84-85), Assistant Public Defender (85-87) and subsequently in private practice since 1987 to present. As Special Court Appointed Counsel in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties, as well as, in U.S. District Courts for the Middle District of Florida Middle, the U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court, his serve...

Don DeCort entered private practice in 1994 after an illustrious career in the U.S. Army, which culminated with his retirement as a colonel. He practiced with the firm of Anderson & Artigliere, PA from 1994 to 1995 and spent eight years as a partner in Holcomb & DeCort, P.A., from 1995 to 2003. He opened the Law Office of Donald P. DeCort, P.A. in 2003 and, along with Kristin R. H. Kirkner, Esquire, opened DeCort & Kirkner, P.L. July 1, 2010, and continues to concentrate his practice in the areas of family law, including military aspects of divorce and small...

Jeffrey Carl Hakanson graduated from Washington and Lee University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He attended the South Texas College of Law, from which he received his Juris Doctorate in 1995. Mr. Hakanson began his legal career at a Tampa real estate firm, where he developed expertise in representing secured lenders in mortgage foreclosure actions, lender liability actions, and bankruptcy cases. He then joined the law firm of Gibbons, Smith, Cohn & Arnett as an associate attorney, during which time he focused primarily on real estate litigation and the representation of creditors in bankruptcy court. In...

Will Cantrell is an attorney who has spent his entire career representing businesses and individuals in matters relating to unfair competition, deceptive business practices, employment law and related business disputes. From jury trials and arbitrations, to dispositive motions and bench trials, he has an extraordinary track record. For five years in a row, he has been listed by Florida Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star.” Will completed his undergraduate studies at Mercer University. He received a master’s degree, cum laude, in international economics from Florida State University. He received his law degree, magna cum laude, from Florida State University College of...

Daniel Greene is a partner at Swope, Rodante P.A. who works tirelessly to obtain justice on behalf of clients who have been catastrophically injured. Daniel Greene became an attorney at Swope, Rodante P. A. soon after graduating law school in 2017. Originally from Cooper City, FL, he attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Government and Legal Studies in 2014. He later moved back down to Florida where he earned his Juris Doctor graduating magna cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College Of Law. Mr. Greene was able to develop exceptional research and writing...

Christopher Borzell was born in Miami and moved with his family to the Tampa Bay area where he has lived for most of his life. In 2002, Chris received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida. From there, he followed his passion for law, to the University of Florida – Fredric G. Levin College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2009.

Chris began his career as an attorney in civil litigation focusing on both first and third party insurance disputes. He devoted his first several years of practice to defending insurance companies and their interests including...

Alina Morros is a litigation lawyer at Fiol Law in Tampa, FL. In addition, she is a member of the Florida Bar and is also admitted to practice law in the Middle District of Florida.

Attorney Morten B. Christoffersen is originally from Denmark. He moved to the United States in 1997. Prior to moving to the U.S., Morten completed a Law Degree from University of Copenhagen. Upon arriving in the U.S., he obtained a Master’s Degree in International Law and Business and a Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida. Morten operated his own law firm for about 5 years, practicing primarily in the areas of family law and civil litigation before joining Center for U.S. Immigration Services. He is now embarked on the challenging journey of immigration advocacy....

Wil H. Florin was born in Salzburg, Austria and raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He received his B.A. from Ball State University. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 1980. Wil was recently selected to serve a four (4) year term as a member of the Stetson University Board of Trustees. In addition, he is serving his second three (3) year term as a member of the Stetson University College of Law Board of Overseers.

In October 2018, Wil became only the 89th inductee to the Stetson University College of Law’s Hall of Fame in the...

Matthew Mincone is a dedicated personal injury attorney and the managing partner of Mincone Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa, Florida. Specializing in personal injury litigation, Mr. Mincone adopts a hands-on approach, personally handling each case to ensure his clients receive both the compensation and respect they deserve. Unlike larger firms that often rely on case managers or paralegals for client interactions, Mr. Mincone remains deeply involved in every aspect of the process—from the initial consultation through to settlement or trial. Mr. Mincone’s legal journey began in New York, where he developed a broad foundation in civil, business, corporate, and real estate...

I have over 20 years experience in Traffic, Criminal and Civil law.

Mr. Rechel has been engaged in the practice of law in the Tampa Bay Area since 1990. After earning his B.A. degree in psychology and history from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1986, Mr. Rechel graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1989. He is a member of the Florida and Illinois Bars and is also a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. He founded Rechel and Associates, P.A. in 1992. Since the inception of his career, divorce and family law have always been Mr. Rechel’s primary areas of practice. Over the last 25...

Hello. My name is Neil Ognibene, and I’m the head of the Hoyer Law Group’s federal employment practice. I have practiced law and investigated employment matters within the federal government for close to ten years. Before joining the Hoyer Law Group, I managed an investigation firm dedicated to investigating complaints of employment discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower retaliation filed by employees of various federal agencies. After several years of serving as a neutral, third party fact-finder, I had witnessed enough injustice in the federal government that it was time to put my advocacy skills to use and begin fighting for employee...

Jenny M. Thomas has devoted the majority of her career to criminal defense and opposing domestic violence injunctions. She has conducted many jury trials in criminal cases through verdict and has more than seven years of experience fighting for individuals charged with a criminal offense. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Findlay in Ohio, Jenny graduated from law school at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL, in 2004. Prior to law school, Jenny worked as an adoption assessor and social worker in Ohio with special needs and high risk foster children....

Judge Michael J. Scionti is a Circuit Court Judge with the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in the State of Florida, who has served our community and country for over two decades, upholding the rule of law in and out of the courtroom, on and off the battlefield, and throughout all branches of government.

Judge Scionti is a Tampa native and lifelong resident of Hillsborough County. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Florida State University and his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law. Judge Scionti has held various positions of public trust as a...

Ms. George began her career as a defense attorney, defending claims made against the largest automobile insurance carrier in Florida and its insureds. Although she gained invaluable experience and knowledge in that position, she quickly realized that she would be better suited fighting for the rights of those who are injured instead of defending a billion dollar insurance carrier. Armed with the knowledge of how insurance carriers evaluate and defend claims, Ms. George joined a prominent Clearwater personal injury firm as a litigation attorney handling various types of cases including: car accidents (including those involving DUI/punitive damages), slip/trip...

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Maribel Martinez – Attorney / Former Judge
A Florida personal injury attorney, family law attorney and traffic law attorney for over 20 years. Maribel Martinez began her career in New Jersey, where she had the honor to serve the public both as a Public Defender and Judge for the City of Passaic. As a public defender, she defended misdemeanor, DWI, traffic and domestic violence cases. As a Judge, she presided over similar trials as well as TRO’s, arraignments and bail hearings for felony and misdemeanor matters. At the same time, in the private sector, Maribel helped injured parties recover money...

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Hi - I'm Shawn Mesa. I am the principal of Shawn Mesa Immigration Law.

I've focused on Immigration and Naturalization Law since I began my career as an attorney and take great pride in assisting newcomers to this Country - and because of how the U.S. Immigration Laws impacted my Grandfather when he came to this country from Cuba.

Within Immigration Law, I practice in the areas of:

* Family Immigration & Citizenship
* Business Immigration
* Employer Compliance
* And Deportation Defense & Asylum

I've had a considerable amount of experience in this area of law.

Although based in Tampa, FL., I also serve visitors to...

Attorney Lindsey M. French is an experienced family law and divorce attorney who serves clients throughout Pinellas County. Before she became a partner at George & French, Attorneys at Law, Ms. French served as a staff attorney for Gulfcoast Legal Services. She worked in the family law unit and received specialized training in domestic violence.
Today, Ms. French is passionate about representing parents and families in tough situations through the litigation process. In addition to her private practice, Ms. French also completes family law appellate work and serves as a Guardian ad Litem for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Ms. French...

I have practiced law continuously since 1993, focusing almost exclusively on the employment relationship. I am admitted to practice law in Florida (Florida Bar) and Texas (State Bar of Texas). I am also admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court and numerous federal courts with jurisdiction in Florida and Texas. Since year 2000, I have been Board Certified, Labor & Employment Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). I attended the University of South Florida, in Tampa, Florida, and graduated with a undergraduate Bachelor of Arts...

Filing for bankruptcy is a major life event. Before you entrust your financial well-being to a law firm, I think it's important to get a sense of whether you will be comfortable with your bankruptcy attorney and the level of services provided. I'm a down-to-earth sort of guy who enjoys helping people solve their problems. Hey, I've been there. I know what it's like to worry about making ends meet at the end of the month. My goal is to make you feel at ease and to ensure that you understand that filing for bankruptcy...

Brian Motroni’s dedication to personal injury law stretches back 15 years. Before receiving his bachelor’s degree with honors in Political Science from the University of South Florida in 2003, Brian began as a law clerk in 2002. He worked his way up to case manager and has served in virtually every position on the personal injury case ladder, including fulfilling paralegal duties. After graduating from Stetson University College of Law in 2006, he immediately began practicing law as a personal injury attorney. Brian has received the Rising Star award from Martindale-Hubbell, a recognition bestowed upon a limited number of attorneys with...

I was born in the Tampa Bay area and have lived here most of my life. My office is centrally located on US 19 in Clearwater, Florida, and is convenient to Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

After going through a divorce, practicing Family Law and Criminal Defense for 9 years, and working as a Prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office’s 6th, 12th, and 13th Judicial Circuits for 26 years, Dean’s seen his fair share of cases to handle the next challenge.

Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University, New York.

Juris Doctor from University of Florida. Handled thousands of cases.

Tried hundreds of cases. University...

Vincent Joseph Pravato is a founding and managing partner at The Law Firm of Wolf & Pravato, P.A. Vincent directs the firm’s National Development and Marketing division. He has led the firm to expand its offices throughout Florida, delivering superb legal counsel to all Floridians. Wolf & Pravato, with six offices - Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Tampa, handles serious injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, product liability and other devastating cases for individuals and families all across Florida. Through Vincent’s relentless perseverance and drive, Wolf & Pravato is recognized as a highly successful...

Richard C. Griesinger is among the most experienced divorce attorneys in Pinellas County. Since 1985, he has aggressively represented divorce clients in North Pinellas County (i.e., in the Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs area). His practice is limited exclusively to divorce/custody law. His typical cases involve contested, and often complex, issues of custody, alimony, and equitable distribution. Mr. Griesinger graduated from Stetson College of Law in Pinellas County in 1977, then served as Clearwater Asst. City Attorney until he began private practice in North Pinellas in 1985. He is a member in good standing of the Clearwater Bar Association...

I graduated from the University of Mississippi and the University of Miami School of Law. I served as a deans fellow for law professor's for three semesters; I taught study courses in: contracts & criminal procedures as well as a general how to pass law American law study course. I have worked in various areas of the law. I have spent time working for the public defender in the juvenile division. I have spent time working for a law firm focused on construction law. However, I have always been most interested in personal injury law; which lead to my receiving the "book"...

REAL ESTATE LAW We handle all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions including: contract drafting, due diligence, negotiations, contract review, title insurance, lease preparation and review, land trusts, quieting title, mortgage and note preparation and more. Are you are a seller, buyer, tenant, landlord, or lender involved in a real estate transaction? Call The Law Office of Leighton J. Hyde, P.A. for a free consultation. If you decide to hire us, we will work diligently to protect your interests. We are also equipped to handle your real estate litigation matters including: evictions, contract disputes, fraud and misrepresentation, code...

Kim started off her career as an Assistant Public Defender in Tampa. Since 1999 Kim has been focused on bringing justice to those harmed by others. She represents clients victimized by other individuals, unscrupulous insurance companies, institutions, and Nursing Homes.

Kim litigates cases involving:

Nursing home abuse/neglect
Assisted Living abuse/neglect
Medical malpractice
Automobile accidents
Wrongful death
Slip and Falls
Kim is Licensed to Practice in:

Florida
California
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Middle District-Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District-Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District-Florida