Taylor County Lawyers

Through his broad experience in the government and private sectors, Jesse knows how to navigate the labyrinth of compliance, risk management, and strategic planning. Jesse served as assistant attorney general for the State of Florida. In this capacity, he handled a range of civil litigation, from prisoners’ civil rights complaints to challenges about the adequacy of funding for Florida’s public universities. Jesse also served as assistant general counsel for the Florida Department of Financial Services, where he handled matters relating to workers’ compensation compliance, bankruptcy, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). His experience representing the government as both a regulator...

With 37+ years of experience, The Law Office of Leonard R. Ross will aggressively advocate for the needs of Volusia County and Flagler County residents in the divorce process.

The firm knows divorce can often be confusing and they are dedicated to helping you figure out your needs during this difficult time.

The firm’s lead counsel has obtained board certification as a specialist in Marital and Family Law, is a certified Family Law Mediator and Parenting Coordinator. Mr. Ross is also trained in collabrative law.

Mr. Ross is among the select group of Florida attorneys to achieve recognition as a Super...

Arrested? Call a former prosecutor that is ready to fight for you. Cameron is a Tampa Bay area native who received his law degree Florida State University where he specialized in Criminal Law. Prior to working as a defense attorney, Cameron worked as a prosecutor and handled countless cases and every type of crime from DUI to Murder.

Mr Garland considers every case as different and potentially unique. It is often useful to focus on the core issue that a case presents. In a particular case it may be to simply admit that the accused did the "act" being charged, but to point out how that act is protected by the Constitution, by a privilege, or by a statutory right.

The war on crime has many victims. Overall, statistics show that crime has dropped over the past 30 years. Yet arrests must be made to justify the existence of, and funding for, the police-prison industrial complex. Many arrests are...

Working in Law Offices since 1973, Lorenzo Ramunno, learned his profession in Buffalo NY as a Law Clerk, Legal Investigator, Collection Officer , Assistant Corporation Counsel, General Counsel to Common Council and General Counsel to City Comptroller for the City of Buffalo NY. Becoming an Attorney in Florida in 1988. Experienced in Municipal Law, 15 years. later, Corporate Counsel for Florida Chemical Manufacturer Hollywood, Fl. for 8 years. Since 1998 a Estate Planning, Real Estate and Probate attorney in Ocala Florida. Admitted to Tennessee Bar in 2013 ,practices Estate Planning and Real Estate in East Tennessee, Washington County, Tri...

Mr. Hesser was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1975. He attended Penn State University where he received degrees in both Political Science and Media Studies in 1997. Mr. Hesser then attended Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he obtained a Juris Doctorate in 2000. Mr. Hesser spent his final year of law school in Gainesville studying at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Mr. Hesser practices in the fields of bankruptcy, employment, and workers’ compensation law. Prior to forming Schatt & Hesser, PA with his longtime colleague in Ocala, Ted Schatt, Ken...

Experienced personal injury attorney Gordon Glover and the Glover Law Firm are committed to seeking justice for those who have been injured as a result of the negligence and wrongdoing of others. With offices in The Villages and Ocala, Glover Law Firm focuses exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death claims, and has built a reputation for securing compensation and successfully resolving cases for its clients.

Attorney Gordon Glover possesses an AV-rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating as determined by other attorneys and the judiciary. Gordon has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers, a distinction given to less than 2.5 %...

Andrew Bonderud is a seasoned trial attorney, who represents clients in State and Federal court throughout Florida. He focuses his practice on serious personal injury and car accident cases; and State and Federal criminal defense, including complex white collar criminal cases, brought by the US Department of Justice and US Attorney Offices. Andrew Bonderud earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors from Vanderbilt University in 2005, and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law School in 2012. Between college and law school, he was a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy, he deployed to...

With over 15 years of experience, I have handled thousands of cases. I am both skilled and knowledgeable in Criminal Defense, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Injury Law matters. I provide personal attention and zealous representation to meet my clients' legal needs and goals. I am committed to protecting and fighting for their rights and interests.

As a former Deputy District Attorney, I prosecuted a broad range of criminal matters from misdemeanors to serious felonies. My extensive knowledge and insight into the criminal law system has assisted in the successful defense of many clients. I also advocate for clients...

Located in Jacksonville and focused on employer-side cases, Gregg Gerlach is a Florida and Texas labor relations and employment attorney with over 30 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, and he studied law at the University of Houston Law Center. Before forming Gerlach Employment Law, he formed Harper Gerlach, PL. He practiced with Ford Harrison, LLC, as well as Bruckner & Sykes, LLP. He has successfully defended a broad range of employers in both the federal and state courts. Gerlach concentrates his practice in the trial and arbitration of...

Mr. LoBianco has primarily practiced in the area of Family Law for the past 10 plus years, personally handling hundreds of hearings, mediations and trials throughout Duval, St. Johns, and Putnam County. Before returning to Florida State University to attend the top 50 nationally ranked College of Law, Mr. LoBianco took a long-term substitute position for a third grade class at the Elementary School he once attended. While in law school, Mr. LoBianco excelled in all things family law. He worked as a Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern in the school's Public Interest Family Law Center, and received the "book...

Mr. Thomas is board certified by the Florida Bar in the area of Labor and Employment law and he served as a member of the Florida Bar Labor and Employment Law Certification Committee for six years from 2002 to 2008. Mr. Thomas has over thirty-five (35) years legal experience.

He is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest attorney rating awarded. Mr. Thomas is a Master in the Chester Bedell Inns of Court.

He has been a faculty member of the Stetson University College of Law Employment Trial...

D. Graham Anderson is an experienced personal injury attorney serving clients across Clermont, Leesburg, and The Villages, Florida. His practice focuses on auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death claims, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and premises liability including negligent security. A former insurance defense attorney, Graham now uses his deep understanding of insurance strategies to fight for the rights of injured individuals and their families. He earned his law degree from Barry University School of Law, where he served on the Moot Court Honors Board, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University. Graham...

Ms. Moore focuses on family law, civil litigation and small business representation. She opened her firm in 2015 and has been actively assisting clients since that time. She is a dedicated attorney and takes pride in achieving optimum results for her clients. Providing realistic and practical advise, she remains compassionate and demonstrates competence while advocating for her clients.

The Bruner Law Firm works solely as Plaintiff’s personal injury lawyers, dedicated to assisting accident victims in Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Niceville and throughout the entire Florida Panhandle.

Attorney Howard Iken is the founder and managing partner of Ayo & Iken, a law firm helping clients with divorce, custody, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and debtor defense. We have offices throughout Tampa Bay and Central Florida. We have the following locations available: Wesley Chapel Summergate Professional Center Seven Oaks - near Wiregrass Mall - off Hwy 56 27642 Cashford Circle Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 New Port Richey - Pasco ...

Jim Dodson spent many years of his long legal career as a partner in a large personal injury law firm, but he had some different ideas about how to practice law. He envisioned a practice centered on the clients’ needs, where he could get to know his clients and be personally involved in their cases. He wanted to create an environment where any client would feel comfortable about calling, where every client with a question about their case could easily get an answer, and where all clients could expect to have their phone calls returned. Jim turned this vision into...

WaveCrest Legal, P.A. was established to provide efficient, effective, and intelligent legal services to the greater Jacksonville Beaches area by incorporating business acumen with legal expertise. Our commitment is simple: compassionate client service and integrity in everything we do. Some of our areas of legal expertise are estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, guardianship, and business law.

Greg graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1993. For the first four years of his practice, he worked for one of Jacksonville's oldest and largest insurance defense firms representing insurance companies. This background provides great insight now used to help clients maximize the value of their claims.

Greg has earned the highest rating of "AV" by the prestigious Martindale Hubbell service with a score of 5.0 out of 5.0. We also welcome you to read our firm's reviews on Google, which also score 5.0 out of 5.0.

Our practice focuses on...

Sophisticated construction and business representation without the formality and cost that often accompanies the large firm experience. From St. Johns County's local residents and businesses, to international businesses and high net worth individuals, Pamela, provides strategic and informed counsel in a variety of areas of law, including but not limited to, construction, business, commercial, construction, employment and non-competes, health care, medical practices, litigation and appeals in state and federal court, maritime, intellectual property, commercial and residential real estate, yachts and aircraft. Pam is the current chair of the Construction Law Committee of the Jacksonville Bar Ass'n and serves in...

James has built his reputation as a relentless trial lawyer for his work ethic and thorough preparation for trial.

James Holliday has been selected and named as one of the “Best Attorney” Lifetime Charter Members in Florida. Less than one percent (1%) of the attorneys of America have been invited to be a member. Membership is extremely selective, carefully screened, and limited to the most qualified and accomplished attorneys in the United States. Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America invites lawyers to become a “BEST ATTORNEY” after that attorney has been endorsed by a Charter Member, Nominated by a Member of...

Kris became a member of the Florida Bar in 2008 and is a graduate of Marshall University and Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was member of its award-winning moot court team. After graduation, Kris worked as a staff attorney for the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and assisted domestic violence victims in securing domestic violence injunctions.

In 2009, Kris was hired as an Assistant State Attorney with Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit which is located in the Clearwater/Saint Petersburg area. As a state prosecutor, Kris tried 42 jury trials, hundreds of evidentiary motions, and a handful of appeals....

Since establishing The Law Firm for Family Law in 2005, Attorney Gary E. Williams has handled over 1,800 family law cases. He is a board certified specialist in marital and family law, and has earned an AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Whether you are filing for divorce or need assistance with a matter involving child custody or alimony, you can count on the professional service Attorney Williams will provide you with. To learn more about the representation offered by a Clearwater family lawyer, be sure to contact The Law Firm for Family Law.

Jacqlyn joined Perenich, Caufield, Avril & Noyes as an associate attorney in 2012 and became a partner at the firm in 2018. She focuses her practice on personal injury claims, including Workers Compensation. Jacqlyn has tried cases in both Circuit Civil jury trials and Workers Compensation bench trial.

While in law school, Jacqlyn received an award in trial advocacy for Best Advocate in a Preliminary Round in the American Association for Justice, Civil Trial Competition. She also received the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award, Who’s Who Among American Colleges & Universities, the Book Award (Highest Grade) in Race &...

Michael Perenich is a third-generation personal injury lawyer. Guy Perenich, his grandfather, founded a personal injury law firm in Clearwater, Florida, in 1955, and Michael's father Mark Perenich is a personal injury lawyer as well. Born in Clearwater and raised in Tarpon Springs, Michael currently resides in Palm Harbor. He went on to complete his philosophy degree at the University of South Florida. Following his graduation from USF, Michael, like his father, enrolled in Loyola University's New Orleans College of Law. Michael interned as a law student for Honorable Judge Robert Morris of the Second District Court of Appeals. In addition, he participated in...

Vincent R. Pawlowski, Esq. is an exceptional client advocate with more than 20 years experience in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death litigation, automobile accidents and injuries, workers compensation, criminal defense, DUI / DWI, and drug charges. He founded the Pawlowski // Mastrilli Law Group in 1995 in the heart of Tampa's Ybor City, with satellite offices in Westchase, New Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Lakeland. As managing partner of the firm, Vincent ensures that every member of his legal team holds the same core values and vigor to defend and fight for our clients case...

Walt Shurden is a Florida Board Certifed Elder Law Attorney and a former Georgia CPA who used to audit nursing homes and hopitals for a Medicare contractor. Now he represents families who seek Medicaid and VA eligibility because they need help paying for the high cost of long term care. He devises estate plans and asset protection plans for his clients. He also serves as fiduciary, and represents other fiduciaries in probate and trust administration proceedings. All four staff members are experienced and have been with the firm for over 10 years.

YOU'VE BEEN ARRESTED OR YOU ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION. WHERE DO YOU TURN? CALL ME NOW. Before I became a criminal defense attorney, I investigated, filed, and litigated thousands of cases as an Assistant State Attorney. My tenure as a prosecutor can aid your criminal defense case because I understand how the police, judges and prosecutors will view the circumstances of your charges. I have earned the respect of the judges and prosecutors in my area, and my work as an attorney has earned me an AV Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell, their highest available rating. Knowing how both sides of a...

Since 1991, Claire Hancock has helped Tampa injury victims get back their lives after accidents involving wrongful death, auto accidents and slip-and-fall injury cases. As a wife and mother of two young adult daughters, Claire brings a compassionate perspective to exceeding the expectations of our clients. • Licensed to practice law in Florida and Washington, D.C. • Florida Bar: Editorial Board of Florida Bar News and Florida Bar Journal • North Tampa Bar Association • Carrollwood Area Business Association • Florida Justice Association, Women’s Caucus • Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association • Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Mattie Belle Davis Society • Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers • North Tampa Chamber of Commerce • Hernando County Chamber of Commerce • Hernando...

For the past 30 years, Lisa Hu Barquist has practiced law in state and federal courts, worked in public and private sectors, at national and boutique law firms, on civil and criminal matters. For 11 years, Lisa served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida and Western District of New York prosecuting criminal narcotics violations and civil Medicare fraud. The FBI, DEA, IRS, Bureau of Prisons, and local law enforcement officers recognized her for her service. Lisa's growing up as an immigrant to this great country, working at her family restaurant since the age of...

Amanda Biondolino has extensive experience in all aspects of employment law claims. Amanda’s passion for assisting those whose rights have been violated, along with her legal insight and tenacious demeanor, make her a powerful advocate for anyone experiencing unjust treatment or illegal prejudice. Amanda represents clients throughout Florida in both federal and state courts, arbitration, civil service hearings and mediation. She also represents workers before administrative agencies, such as the National Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Additionally, Amanda assists workers in obtaining reemployment assistance (unemployment...

Kirk earned his undergraduate degree from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He began his legal career in New York City at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as a legal assistant in the firm's real estate division. Kirk attended Stetson University College of Law and received the highest honor bestowed upon an applicant of the graduate school - a full merit scholarship. While attending law school he earned the William F Blews Pro Bono Service Award and studied abroad at Nankai University located in Tianjin, China. After graduating...

Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Richard Ellis graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 1976 and received his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 1979. Mr. Ellis has served on the City of Sarasota Planning Board, City of Sarasota Board of Adjustment, and currently serves as Special Magistrate for the City of Sarasota, a position he has held since 1999.

Mr. Ellis has filed in excess of 5,000 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases over the past three decades and has handled hundreds of family law matters since beginning practice in 1979.

Mr. Ellis spends his...

Coy H. Browning graduated cum laude from Charleston Southern University in South Carolina, where he majored in criminal justice. A Pre-season All-American linebacker for the CSU Buccaneers, Coy was inducted into the university’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004.After college, Coy graduated second in his class from the Florida Highway Patrol Training Academy, where he also earned the school’s prestigious Director’s Award for leadership. During his years serving as a Florida State Trooper, he investigated over 1,000 motor vehicle crashes. Building on his successful law enforcement career, Coy earned a law degree from Samford University’s Cumberland Law School in 2002. After...

I am Brian C. Malone, a forward-thinking and dedicated immigration attorney with a comprehensive background in various immigration law disciplines. I began pursuing a certificate in Immigration and Citizenship Law and Practice in 2014, which I earned in 2017. Since then, I have handled a diverse and unique set of immigration cases. I consistently go above and beyond in family-based cases, appeals, and representation before various court systems, USCIS, ICE, and CBP. I am committed to building partnerships based on trust, respect, and honesty, truly embodying a 'client-first' approach with a real-time case management portal that fosters transparency and efficient communication....

Anne grew up in Manatee County, Florida and has always served those in her community. She has witnessed the devastation caused by failure of families to plan for long term care, disabilities and end of life. Her goal is to make these life challenges easier to negotiate for the Senior as well as for the Senior’s family. Having practiced law here since 1977, she practices Elder Law which includes probate and estates, estate planning, guardianships, wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance directives, Medicaid planning and Special Needs Trusts. In addition to her professional associations, Anne...

Don Cahall prides himself on being extremely passionate about every one of his clients’ cases no matter whether the damages involved are small or large. Don’s clients are victims who have been harmed by others’ negligent or intentional wrongdoing. To obtain justice for his clients, Don’s objective is to attempt to recover his clients’ financial damages as quickly as possible. It has been said that the wheels of justice turn slowly. The culpable parties often seek to obstruct and delay justice and courts are regularly inundated with heavy caseloads. Thus, to meet his objective, Don utilizes an aggressive approach to...

Yohan is the Attorney of Center for U.S. Services (CFUIS) Bradenton Office. With about 60 years of combined experience in Immigration law, CFUIS provides immigration services to families and businesses. Yohan’ s goal is to help clients realize their dream of living in the United States. Yohan speaks Spanish, Portuguese, French and Creole. His ability to speak various languages enables him to effectively assist immigrants from diverse background. Yohan is from the Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe and came to the U.S. as a student. He went through the immigration processes and personally knows how the immigration process can be very stressful,...

Ms. Mitchell graduated from Florida State University with a major in History and Economics. Upon graduation, Ms. Mitchell was hired by the premier South Florida personal injury law firm of Bogani & Robes, PLLC. Witnessing quality legal service promoting justice, and bettering the lives of their clients, she decided to attend law school at St. Thomas University School of Law.

As a merit scholarship recipient, Ms. Mitchell excelled academically earning placement on the Dean’s List every semester, named Articles Editor of Law Review, and participated in Moot Court as both a competitor and coach. Ms. Mitchell was site coordinator for the...

I have 25 years experience in the legal field as a law clerk, judicial clerk, legal intern and attorney. Since 2000, I've had my own private law practice which has been a general law practice in the past. In the last several years, I have limited my practice areas to certain legal fields. Now approximately 95% of my practice is focused on divorce and family law.