Putnam County Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

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...

David Pilcher is an attorney for the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He specializes in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Guardianship, Business Entity Formation, Business Law, Commercial Litigation, and Civil Litigation.

He is a native to Florida, born in Orlando and raised in Sanford. He attended Brigham Young University on a full academic scholarship, receiving his B.S degree in Computer Science.

He worked for large companies including IBM before deciding on a career in law. David Pilcher returned to Brigham Young University (once again on scholarship) to its J. Reuben Clark Law School...

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Attorney Antonio Nieves immigrated to the United States in 2011, becoming fluent in both Spanish and English. He went on to pursue his calling by deciding to get involved in the law field, starting with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). He then worked at Kaplan University briefly within the military department where he helped active duty military members and found a passion in helping clients through tough times. He carried on this passion while in law school as he dreamed of helping clients one day with his law degree from...

Florida native, Attorney Todd Miner, is backed with years of experience practicing law. As a former lawyer for the largest insurance company in the United States, Attorney Miner has the skills, experience, and knowledge it takes to fight against insurance corporations that wish to have accident victims’ cases dismissed. Whether a person was involved in a car accident, suffered injuries in the workplace, or was harmed by a health care professional’s negligence, he can fight to pursue maximum compensation for his clients. When you choose to work with Attorney Miner, you can rest easily knowing he will examine every element...

Amanda Downing is a partner at The Dellutri Law Group, PA. She joined the firm in 2002 and was made a partner just six years later in 2008. Amanda is a native of Lee County, Florida; in fact, she holds a Florida Pioneer Descendant Certificate, meaning her family settled in Florida before it even became a state. Amanda brings her love for this area and its residents to her practice of personal injury law. She is committed to helping those in need right in her own community. At the firm, she assists clients with complex personal injury cases involving wrongful...

Ken Pugliese is an accomplished attorney who began his journey in personal injury law after completing his undergraduate degree in Public Administration from Barry University. He was admitted into Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida and obtained his Juris Doctorate.

Throughout his studies, Mr. Pugliese clerked for the Seminole County Bar Association where he worked on tenant eviction claims, custody battles, divorce and domestic violence cases. After obtaining his Juris Doctor degree, he gained experience in litigating on behalf of plaintiffs all across the state, as well as practicing with multinational and fortune 1000 corporations.

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Mr. Klemawesch is an experienced and dedicated Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney at Whittel & Melton. He provides comprehensive representation in both State and Federal Courts. Previously, Mr. Klemawesch worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida. He has extensive jury trial experience in both criminal and civil cases. Mr. Klemawesch is committed to diligent advocacy to protect his clients' rights and interests.

Mr. Klemawesch obtained his B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. In 2003, he received his J.D. from the University of Florida....

Patrick W. Harland, Jr. is a seasoned litigator and personal injury attorney having tried cases in both Florida State and Federal Court.

Upon graduating from Stetson University College of Law in 1999, Mr. Harland focused his law practice on defending insurance companies as well as some of the nation’s largest nursing home chains in liability suits relating to patient care. Mr. Harland also defended physicians in correctional healthcare cases brought by inmates alleging civil rights violations due to inadequate healthcare.

Today, Mr. Harland uses that defense background to the advantage of St. Petersburg clients who have been injured by the negligence 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...

Prior to joining Whittel & Melton, Mr. Sheslow served as an Assistant Public Defender in Manatee County, Florida. Mr. Sheslow accumulated an impressive trial record while with the Public Defender’s Office. He was quickly promoted from a Misdemeanor to Felony case load in less than 10 months. Mr. Sheslow has tried over 20 cases ranging from DUIs and Domestic Batteries to life felonies. He has earned acquittals in serious cases such as firearms offenses and sex offenses. Additionally, Mr. Sheslow completed the National Criminal Defense Lawyers College held at Mercer College of Law in Macon, Georgia, where he learned from...

Sanga Turnbull is the founder and principal attorney at The Turnbull Law Firm, a Florida law firm helping personal injury victims in Lakeland, Winter Haven and Orlando recover compensation for harm done to them by the negligence of others. The comprehensive personal injury practice at The Turnbull Firm includes all manner of motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, slip and fall, workplace and industrial accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and more. Injury victims or their families are invited to call The Turnbull Firm for a no-cost, confidential consultation about any potential claims they may have.

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Military veteran and Florida native dedicated to providing quality and experienced legal services. Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Free consultation available in practice areas to include Personal Injury, Bankrupcy and Criminal Law

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.

Carole C. Schriefer is an attorney who has in excess of 25 years of experience in representing and advising health professionals and providers. Her practice encompasses most aspects of health law and nursing law, professional licensing and credentialing matters, professional board representation, administrative hearings, contracts, licensure issues, corporate matters, transactional matters, Medicare and Medicaid audits, products liability litigation and criminal defense litigation. Ms. Schriefer is a registered nurse in the state of Colorado. She earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Kentucky College of Law and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Virginia and Florida. After receiving...

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...

Eric earned a BS degree from Central Michigan University in 2004. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Florida State University College of Law in 2007. While at Florida State University, Eric took an opportunity to study at Oxford University in the U.K. Eric also had the opportunity to clerk for the Florida Department of State and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation-Construction Industry Licensing Board. Prior to representing plaintiffs exclusively, Eric worked as an insurance defense attorney. He litigated matters for personal injury, automobile collisions, wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and insurance claim disputes....

If you have been injured in an auto accident or another type of accident that you did not cause, or your insurance company has denied your claim, it is important that you seek the advice of a qualified Florida attorney who knows the law and has the ability to secure the compensation you deserve. Metts Legal, P.A. represents Central Florida clients through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Metts Legal, P.A. knows how overwhelming it can be for victims to deal with overzealous insurance adjusters who want to settle their claims for as little as possible...

Jeffrey R. Garvin is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer who has litigated catastrophic injury and death cases throughout the country for the last 40 years. During that time period he has tried before juries: cases involving aviation, automobile and boat accidents, medical and legal malpractice and defective products and has achieved multiple verdicts in excess of $1 Million. Mr. Garvin has been a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum ® since 2004. Beginning in law school Mr. Garvin demonstrated excellence in advocacy by receiving the Best Trial Lawyer Award. That tradition has continued throughout his career and in...

David I. Shiner is a personal injury and accident lawyer that has the experience, compassion, and successful track record to help seek justice for injury victims in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Belle Glade, Port St. Lucie, and throughout Florida. David has fought and won against individuals and businesses large and small that put financial gain over your personal interest. David Shiner has decades of helping Florida victims of auto accidents, fall accidents, wrongful death, and many other injury-related accidents. David Shiner is a 2002 graduate of the Nova Southeastern School of Law in Florida. In 1999, Mr....

Leland Eric Garvin, a Florida native and second generation trial attorney, began his legal career working as a Prosecutor. While at the State Attorney’s office, he gained invaluable trial experience representing the State of Florida in countless jury trials at both the misdemeanor and felony levels. Prior to taking the job with the State, and throughout law school; Mr. Garvin worked for one of the larger personal injury law firms in South Florida. When he wasn’t handling injury and auto accident cases; he made time for the Moot Court Honor Society. It was during his time with Moot Court that he...

DUI & Criminal Defense attorney with over 35 years of experience. Former law enforcement instructor for federal and state liability for unlawful use of force during arrest, search and seizure. Certified by NHSTSA to instruct DUI Field Sobriety Tests. Actively involved in writing on DUI defense issues and has attended seminars throughout the country on DUI defense and scientific lab blood testing. National Consultant on Federal Aviation Regulations related to pilot impairment and DUI.

Mitchell J. Panter is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and National Board of Trial Advocacy, primarily practicing in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Sexual Assault, Food Contamination and Premises Liability Cases. Mitchell Panter is also Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Advocacy since 1996. At the age of 31, Mitchell Panter argued the case of American Aerial Lift v. Jose Perez in the Florida Supreme Court addressing the issue of Strict Liability and Product Liability. This precedent setting case involved the award of a...

Scott was born and raised in South Florida. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor degree at the University of Miami School of Law. For the past 30 years, Scott has represented in excess of a thousand individuals and families who have been injured due to the negligence of other persons, corporations or other entities. This includes Automobile accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Slip or Trip and Fall cases and the enforcement of rights against insurance companies. Through his representation, Scott also guides his...

Gregg M. Hollander is the personal injury trial attorney that has the passion, experience, resources and personalized service needed to help clients seek justice. He has been assisting thousands of victims in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach for more than 25 years. Gregg has taken on individuals, insurance companies and large corporations who put profits above people and/or profits over safety. Hollander has extensive jury trial experience representing thousands of victims of auto accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, nursing home abuse and wrongful death.
 
Gregg attended the University of Florida followed by St. Thomas University School of Law...

Philip M. Gerson is a board certified civil trial lawyer who has practiced law in Miami, Florida for more than 40 years. He is a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami Law School, where he was a member of the editorial board of the Law Review, a Moot Court winner and student instructor in legal research and writing. Mr. Gerson is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States District Court for...

You really can’t be sure how a tragedy will affect your life, and the lives of those around you, until someone else causes injury to you, or takes the life of someone you know. Once it happens, you may be angry. Maybe you can’t work, or pay your bills, or get the medical care you need, or you just want to make sure the wrongdoer is held accountable. Whatever your reason, and whatever your questions, we are here to help you. At Distasio Law Firm, we put the wants and needs of our clients first. We fight for those...

Stephen K. Brooks practices at the Brooks Law Group with offices in Tampa, Lakeland, and Winter Haven, Florida. He can be reached at steve@brookslawgroup.com or 1-888-We-Mean-It. Steve received his B.A. Degree from Stetson University and his law degree from Stetson University College of Law. Steve also had the opportunity to study at Oxford University through an arrangement with Stetson University College of Law. He then joined a six-member law firm. The diverse experience he gained there has been invaluable to his own firm. It is the basis of a wide pool of practical knowledge and personal contacts from...

Steven L. Frankl practices personal injury law statewide with the law firm of Frankl Kominsky, PA. He represents clients in cases of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle injury, trucking accidents, medical malpractice and products liability, as well as slip/trip fall accidents and nursing home negligence. Mr. Frankl's practice is built on the pursuit of justice and fair compensation for his clients, who appreciate his aggressive and thorough representation. A highly skilled negotiator and seasoned litigator with a strong results orientation, Mr. Frankl works passionately to achieve exceedingly positive outcomes through settlement and in court. "I have an energy and passion...

Doug Beam is a trial lawyer, and has been since 1985. He’s handled thousands of personal injury, civil, and criminal cases. Doug understands the importance of taking cases to trial and holding large institutions and corporations accountable for their actions.

Throughout his career, Doug has achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts, settlements, and judgments in cases involving brain injuries, deaths, and other catastrophic injuries. On a daily basis, Doug fights against insurance companies and corporations who undervalue his client’s injuries or do not accept any responsibility for the damage done to his clients.

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...

I decided to become a lawyer in honor of my friend, Sgt. Jessie Davila, who was killed in action while we were deployed to Iraq. My initial focus in the law was to help other Veterans navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability system as a Veterans lawyer. However, I discovered that many of the Veterans I was helping obtain VA disability benefits also needed help with estate planning and elder law concerns. This realization led me back to law school, where I earned my Masters in Law (LL.M.) in Elder journey in the legal profession started with internships...