Waverly Lawyers

Caleb was born in Lakeland, Florida, and raised in Frostproof, Florida. After graduating high school in 2001, Caleb spent the next four years in Gainesville, Florida, and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, with honors, in 2005 from the University of Florida, and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Barry University College of Law in May of 2009. After taking the July 2009 Florida Bar Exam, Caleb was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2009, and is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law and the Tax Law sections as well as the Young...

Immigration and Nationality Law.

Former Prosecutor and Dedicated Defense Lawyer

Jamila Little is an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington DC and in the Caribbean. Her practice areas include Immigration, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Business Law. Jamila continues to represent her clients in State court and Federal Immigration court. She hails from the beautiful twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago. Jamila graduated with honors from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she majored in Economics and minored in Business Administration. She obtained her Masters in Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance, from Clark Atlanta University School of Business. She worked in the Banking...

William J. Dennis was born in Texas and moved with his family to Lakeland where he has lived since 1996. Will received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and went on to pursue a law degree from Liberty University School of Law, where he was a Dean’s Scholar. Throughout law school, Will was actively involved in the community and worked in the General Counsel department of a fortune 500 company.

In 2013, Will began his legal career as a prosecutor in the 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida. As a Prosecutor, Will handled thousands of cases, ranging from 2nd...

Kim De Arcangelis (formerly Kim Woods) was born in Washington, D.C., raised in Orlando, Florida and then later resided in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for a number of years. Ms. De Arcangelis practices in the labor and employment litigation division of the Orlando, Florida office of Morgan & Morgan. She has both bench trial and Federal jury trial experience. She represents numerous employees with matters including wage and hour disputes and ranging from single plaintiff actions to class/collective actions. Ms. De Arcangelis attended Nova Southeastern University for both her undergraduate degree and law degree.

Attorney Richard McCluskey began his legal career at the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office where he handled thousands of cases from simple misdemeanors to severe felonies that are considered punishable by life. While there he completed many jury trials and hundreds of non-jury trails while working his way up from county court to circuit court. After leaving the Public Defender he has worked for private firms and handled numerous criminal and civil cases. Mr. McCluskey believes everyone deserves to have strong representation and will fight for you if you choose our firm. The Law Office of Richard McCluskey was founded on...

Mrs. Díaz-Sampedro currently works as an Immigration attorney for the Vasquez Law Firm in Orlando, Florida. She received her B.A., Magna Cum Laude, from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico. As a testament to her overachieving character, in 2011 and at the age of 23 she completed her Juris Doctor at the Inter American University, School of Law. While in law school, she worked as a clerk at the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Díaz has also taken advanced international law courses in cities such as London, Venice, Madrid and Beijing, which experience has granted her...

Before moving to Orlando last summer, I worked as an assistant county attorney in southwest Florida for 4 years. I was the primary drafter of Lee County’s comprehensive plan, land development code, and administrative codes while representing a number of county departments including planning and zoning, transportation, utilities, natural resources, and parks and recreation. Prior to working for Lee County, I worked at a private law firm practicing Real Estate, Local Government, Environmental Law, Land Use, HOA Law, and Condominium Law for nearly 10 years.

Attorney Samuel A. Walker heads CPLS, P.A.’s federal and Virgin Islands appeals team, and is its chief federal and Virgin Islands appellate attorney. Mr. Walker earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loma Linda University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Howard University School of Law. After law school Mr. Walker served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Ishmael A. Meyers at the Superior Court of the United States Virgin Islands. Mr. Walker advised Judge Meyers on a variety of civil and criminal matters, including appeals. Since completing his judicial clerkship, Mr. Walker...

Paul Byron graduated from the University of Michigan with honors in 1983 and from the Louisiana State University Law Center in 1986. Mr. Byron served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps from 1986 to 1990 as a prosecutor. He then returned to Central Florida and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Florida for 10 years where he prosecuted complex white-collar crime, including international money laundering. Mr. Byron also practiced in the civil division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, concentrating on medical malpractice defense and affirmative civil litigation. In 2001, Mr. Byron was selected to...

After spending fifteen years in the information technology industry, attorney Wes Dunaway has focused his skills on his passion: working for consumers and small business owners. Born and raised in East Tennessee, Wes Dunaway was inspired by his father and his uncle, both trial attorneys who work to ensure that injured people obtain justice in the courtroom. Wes Dunaway earned an MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in 2003. He earned his law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law, serving as Staff Editor of the Law Review and graduating magna cum laude in the top...

Doug handles a variety of real property issues, primarily construction related negotiations and disputes representing public and private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, architects, engineers, and insurers. He has negotiated and litigated the full spectrum of any project, from land use, zoning, and permitting to initial contract negotiations, bid protests, contemporaneous contract administration, change order disputes, mediation, arbitration and litigation.

Bruce has concentrated his entire legal career in the area of construction law and in 1997 he was a founding member of the firm. He routinely provides advice in the areas of contract drafting and negotiations, bidding, project administration and on-site performance, lien and bond issues, labor disputes, insurance matters, and preparation/evaluation of claims. Having worked in the construction industry, Bruce has a strong appreciation for the need to proactively avoid disputes as well as expedite the resolution of claims in order to minimalize business disruptions and legal expenses. His passion for creative and aggressive use of alternative...

I graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 2013 and have been practicing law for more than 9 years. I started out as a State Prosecutor where I gained significant courtroom experience. A few years later I opened my own law firm at the beginning of 2018. Sing 2013, I have been the lead attorney in more than 25 jury trials and some non-jury trials as well. Now I focus on criminal defense, personal injury, and landlord-tenant law, in which I often represent tenants with consumer protection claims against landlords.

April represents clients from all facets of the construction industry in disputes, including arbitrations, lawsuits, and appeals. She has drafted and negotiated many multi-million dollar construction contracts on behalf of contractors and public owners, including complicated cost-plus contracts for work outside of the United States, as well as contracts for architectural and consulting services and subcontracts. April also provides real-time counseling and representation for issues with ongoing construction projects.

I am a board certified civil trial attorney helping clients with their personal injuries claims.

Laura Douglas received a B.A from the University of Central Florida and began her professional career as an award winning news producer at WFTV in Orlando, where she developed the passion for investigation and advocacy that led her to law school. While attending St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, she served as a Certified Legal Intern for the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida and clerked for the Florida Department of Transportation trial division. Following early graduation, Laura obtained priceless courtroom experience as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County, prosecuting domestic violence, child abuse and...

Blair T. Jackson was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada in 1965. He attended McGill University in Montreal where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1988. He then attended the Western Michigan Cooley School of Law where he received his juris doctorate in 1991. Mr. Jackson also graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law with a LL.M. (Masters of Law) degree in Business Transactions in 2014. Mr. Jackson has more than twenty-three (23) years of civil litigation experience, practicing in both state courts in the State of Florida, as well as the United States District Court of the Middle...

A native of Florida, Raymond O. Bodiford has been representing the people of Florida for more than 25 years. He was born and raised in Miami, FL and attended Killian High School . For undergraduate school, he attended the University of Miami, knowing at an early age he wanted to be involved in advocating for the injured. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at the age of 20. He attended law school at the University of Florida in Gainesville where he graduated in 1981. During law school, he worked as a certified legal intern at the Public Defender's Office...

Meet Tony, a highly respected litigator known throughout Central Florida for his skill in handling complex cases and his dedication to achieving the best possible results for his clients. With a proven track record of success, he has earned prestigious honors, including the AV Preeminent rating and multiple recognitions as a *Florida Super Lawyer* and *Legal Elite*. A graduate of the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, Tony not only thrives in the courtroom but is also deeply committed to the legal community. He has held leadership positions such as President of the Orange County Bar...

David’s team has litigated cases throughout the Southeastern United States and prosecuted cases at trial involving wrongful death, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and catastrophic personal injuries. Recently, David and his brother had the distinction of achieving one of the largest verdicts for 2008 when an Orange County jury returned a verdict of $15 million for the wrongful death of a young woman. David has achieved more than 25 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million.

Bill, a University of Florida graduate and board-certified civil trial lawyer, is renowned for his legal prowess, earning the AV Preeminent Rating, Florida Super Lawyer recognition (2006–2023), and membership in prestigious organizations like the American Board of Trial Advocates, The Best Lawyers in America, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Outside the courtroom, Bill’s dedication to community and faith is evident through his leadership roles in the Central Florida Fair, Central Florida Gator Club, Boy Scouts of America (Central Florida Council), and Trinity Lutheran Church. In 2011, he was honored with the Lutheran Lamb Award for 25 years of exemplary volunteer...

Tina Willis is an award-winning Orlando personal injury lawyer, car accident lawyer & medical malpractice lawyer, who brings an exceptional background to her practice. As a former law professor and defense attorney at prestigious national firms, she offers clients a rare combination of academic excellence and real-world litigation experience from both sides of the courtroom. Her firm focuses on serious injury and wrongful death cases, including car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, and premises liability. What sets her practice apart is an unwavering commitment to personalized representation. Rather than operating as a high-volume settlement mill, she carefully limits her caseload to...

Providing professional representation since 1975 in the areas of personal injury, criminal law and family law.