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Cameron W Brumbelow
St Petersburg, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Entertainment & Sports and Workers' Comp
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Personal injury lawyer Cameron Brumbelow began his career with a firm in Hyde Park named Barrs, Williamson, Stolberg, Townsend & Gonzalez, P.A. He specialized in workers' compensation, Longshore, and Social Security Disability. In 2001, Cameron took an opportunity to join the firm of Morgan, Colling & Gilbert (now Morgan & Morgan). While at Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Brumbelow expanded his civil practice to include Nursing Home litigation and all forms of personal injury. In 2006 he returned to St. Petersburg to start his own firm with attorney Josh Drechsel.
Current practice areas include: Personal Injury (auto accidents, boating accidents, dog bites,...
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Bruce Burk
St. Petersburg, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Criminal Defense and Workers' Comp
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bruce Burk is a Florida attorney with 7 years experience. Bruce graduated with a bachelor of Science from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He then worked as a financial analyst for 2 years before going to law school at the University of South Carolina School of Law. There, he was a research editor for the South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business and a member of the mock trial team. During school he was a general counsel for a real estate company, a clerk to the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and worked for various law...
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Erin Whittemore Lohmiller
St. Petersburg, FL Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury and Probate
Stetson University College of Law
In 2020, Erin Whittemore Lohmiller was named Managing Attorney, and focuses her practice on probate administration and litigation, handling estates arising out of wrongful death matters, as well as personal injury cases.
Erin brings a passion for helping others to her practice – something she learned being the daughter of founding shareholder, Kent G. Whittemore.
Erin is also a wife and a mother, and understands the importance of family. She compassionately represents families to ensure their rights are protected, whether it is a right under a last will and testament, or a right to be compensated for injuries caused by another.
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Lawrence Joseph Marraffino
Gainesville, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Bankruptcy
University of Florida
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Todd Christopher Passman
Fort Pierce, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
(772) 465-9806
200 South Indian River Drive
Suite 306
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Insurance Claims and Maritime
The University of Georgia School of Law
Todd Passman has practiced law since 1998 and is admitted to the Florida Bar as well as the Georgia Bar.
He was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida, where he graduated from Fort Pierce Westwood High School in 1991. On graduating, Todd was awarded both a Florida Undergraduate Scholars Scholarship and a Florida State University Academic Scholars Scholarship. He attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and graduated in 1995 with a degree in accounting. While attending Florida State, Todd Passman studied abroad in London, England as part of Florida State University’s International Program. Finally, Todd attended the very prestigious...
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Jeffery Gordon
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
Tulane University
JEFFREY “JACK” GORDON, managing partner of Maney Gordon in Tampa, is a highly skilled trial attorney who has been profiled among the TopLawyers® in the Bay Area by Tampa Bay Magazine and has twice been selected a Leading Attorney of the Southeastern United States in Forbes magazine. He has been selected for inclusion among Florida’s Legal Elite™ and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers® in the state of Florida and one of the Top 50 Super Lawyers® of Tampa Bay. He was voted by his peers as the #1 Medical Malpractice Attorney in Tampa Magazine’s TopLawyers®...
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Mark Stallworth
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Workers' Comp
Stetson University College of Law
When you come to Smith & Stallworth, Attorneys at Law, you can rest assured that your case can receive the attention it requires from a personal injury lawyer in Tampa. Attorney Mark B. Stallworth received his Juris Doctorate at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg. He is a member of the Florida State Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Attorney Courtney Smith obtained his law degree from Stetson University College of Law. He is a member of the Florida State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The...
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Mr. Garry W. Miracle
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Social Security Disability
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
I have devoted my legal career to assisting average men and women who were injured or disabled. My started my law practice in my home town of Anderson, Indiana in 1978. Since 1987 I have practiced primarily in the Tampa Bay area. However, I have handled jury trials and disability hearings throughout Florida and other states.
I served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 - 1973. As a veteran of the Vietnam era I have a good understanding of the medical and emotional damage that war causes those who serve and have helped a great number of...
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William Bidwell Bowles
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Florida
Born Flint, Michigan, November 7, 1966. Admitted to the Florida Bar 1997, United States District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Mr. Bowles has significant jury trial experience in Florida’s state and federal courts and is committed to ensuring the prompt resolution of your case.
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Marc Edward Yonker
Lakeland, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Products Liability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Marc Yonker is a founding partner at Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers, a well-known personal injury law firm serving clients throughout Florida with offices in New Port Richey, Lakeland, Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. His father’s best friend was a personal injury lawyer. Marc admired his work ethic and the way he helped people in need.
This admiration stuck with Marc, and he attended law school after graduating from the University of South Florida. He earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1993. Subsequently, Marc was admitted to both the Florida and Pennsylvania State Bars.
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Christopher David Russo
Lakeland, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
University of Florida
Mr. Russo is a personal injury, car accident, and medical malpractice attorney located in Lakeland, Florida. Mr. Russo's office is located across from Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center on Lakeland Hills Boulevard.
He handles lawsuits involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, semi-truck accidents, slip and fall, product liability, and medical malpractice. A consultation with Mr. Russo is free. Accident and injury cases are free unless you win.
Mr. Russo is originally from Lakeland, Florida and attended Lake Gibson High School. He went to the United State Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, the University of Central Florida in...
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William T. McKinley
Bartow, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Stetson University College of Law
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Robert C Alston
Dade City, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Social Security Disability
Stetson University College of Law
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David Carlson
Ocala, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Attorney David Carlson is an experienced Gainesville & Ocala personal injury lawyer at Allen Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, a well-established law firm serving injury victims throughout North Central Florida.
David is a native of Gainesville, FL. He attended the University of Florida, where he rowed on the Florida Crew Team and served as varsity team captain throughout his senior year. David double majored in journalism and political science, graduating cum laude.
Once David graduated college, he taught at a high school in Jacksonville. Soon after, he attended the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, where he competed on...
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Brett Metcalf
Wesley Chapel, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Florida State University College of Law
Brett is a Tampa native who graduated in 2009 from FSU College of Law – the top ranked law school in Florida. After passing the Bar, he immediately began working as a prosecutor at the State Attorney’s Office in Tampa. Brett prosecuted over 5,000 cases, including DUI’s, domestic violence, drug possession, drug trafficking, gun charges, and RICO cases. Most importantly, Brett tried over 100 cases to verdict during his time as a prosecutor. Armed with litigation experience, knowledge of the criminal system, and ambition, Brett opened his private practice in July of 2012. At Brett Metcalf, Criminal...
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Matthew Edwards Kaylor
Lakeland, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
Quinnipiac University School of Law
I was born and raised in Polk County. I was a prosecutor in Bartow for three years before I went into private practice. I have tried over 75 jury trials. I am a married father of three and I live in Winter Haven. I also serve on the Lake Region Lakes Management District.
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Eli Stiers
Beverly Hills, FL Personal Injury Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Angela E Rodante
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 28 years of experience
Personal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Widener University Delaware School of Law
Over the course of her 27-year legal career, Angela Rodante has become a nationally recognized and highly sought-after civil litigator – winning countless awards for her groundbreaking legal work fighting for individuals who have been catastrophically injured and for taking on large and powerful corporations.
Ms. Rodante is active in various community service organizations, including the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce, Centro Asturiano de Tampa and she served as one of the early Presidents of the TBTLA, a non-profit organization of lawyers dedicated to upholding justice. Ms. Rodante has received the Insurance Lawyer of the Year from Best Lawyers and is...
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Caryna Fuller
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Insurance Claims
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Caryna Fuller is your local legal advocate with a deep connection to the Tampa community that will fight for your rights. An experienced trial attorney with over 7 years as a seasoned prosecutor and the past 3 years specializing in personal injury claims. Fluent in Spanish, Caryna brings a diverse skill set, ensuring effective communication and representation.
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Sami Thalji
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Consumer, Products Liability and Real Estate
University of Florida
I am a rare native Floridian, born in Clearwater and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. I graduated from Osceola High School in Seminole, Florida and attended the University of Florida where I graduated with High Honors receiving both a Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor. I proudly started my legal career in law enforcement as an Assistant State Attorney with the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office. In 4 short years I was promoted to the Major rimes Bureau before deciding to venture out into private practice. After two years handling high end criminal defense at a private firm I opened...
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Colton Trina
TAMPA, FL Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney | Rhino Lawyers, Tampa, FL
Colton Trina is a dedicated and experienced criminal defense and personal injury attorney at Rhino Lawyers, located in Tampa, Florida. Colton has built a reputation for successfully defending individuals facing serious criminal charges in central Florida.
With a vast understanding of the intricacies of both criminal defense law and personal injury litigation, Colton brings a unique, client-focused approach to each case. Whether representing a client in a high-stakes criminal trial or negotiating for maximum damages in a personal injury lawsuit, Colton provides personalized attention, strategic counsel, and aggressive representation.
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Jesse H. Larsen
Vero Beach, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
University of Richmond
Mr. Larsen is an experienced trial lawyer who specializes in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense. If you're seeking an attorney who will work hard to seek justice on your behalf, contact him today. Proudly serving the Treasure Coast and Space Coast.
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Genevieve Katherine Chambers
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Personal Injury and Products Liability
Stetson University
Tampa personal injury attorney Katherine Chambers focuses her practice on personal injury, products liability litigation, and mass torts (pharmaceutical and medical products). As a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Florida Bar, the American Association for Justice, and the Hillsborough County Association for Women Lawyers (HAWL), she is a well-respected Tampa injury attorney. Ms. Chambers and her husband, Lance, have been active in raising funds for the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation through Athletes for a Cure, and Resurrection House, a not-for-profit organization in St. Petersburg that assists homeless and working poor families with minor children achieve economic self-sufficiency....
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J. Michael Lins
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Florida Coastal School of Law
J. Michael Lins, is a third generation Floridian and Attorney with Lins Law Group, P.A. As a member of Lins Law Group, P.A. Michael stands for zealous legal representation combined with individual client care.
Michael is a resident of the Tampa Bay area and when he is not working, Michael enjoys hiking, fishing, and enjoying all of the experiences that the Tampa Bay area has to offer.
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Michael Goetz
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Michael Goetz was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on December 28, 1966. In 1989, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors in political science from Emory University. And In 1992, he earned his law degree with honors from the University of Florida.
After graduating law school, Mr. Goetz joined the international law firm of Holland & Knight LLP where his practice focused on the defense of claims involving product liability, medical negligence, and general liability, as well as complex commercial litigation matters. He became a Partner in the firm on January 1, 2000.
In 2002, Mr. Goetz joined Morgan...
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Kimberley Michele Kohn
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home
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
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Maribel Martinez
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 29 years of experience
Personal Injury, Divorce and Family
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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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Brian Philip Motroni
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
Stetson University College of Law
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...
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Vincent Pravato
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 31 years of experience
2202 N. West Shore Blvd. Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33360
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
University of Florida
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...
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Pablo B. Morla
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Bankruptcy and Business
Pablo B. Morla is dedicated to serving the interests of his clients in a wide array of cases involving personal injury, wrongful death; divorce and family law; Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy; and civil litigation matters.
Prior to establishing Morla Law Group, P.A., Pablo worked for a large defense litigation firm, representing insurance companies and large businesses. That experience gave Pablo the practical knowledge and drive to establish Morla Law Group, P.A. in order to prosecute and defend cases on behalf of his clients in a wide array of practice areas. Read more at www.MORLALAW.com.
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John R. Ginn
Vero Beach, FL Personal Injury Lawyer
(904) 461-3000
2770 Indian River Boulevard
Suite 305
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
American University Washington College of Law
Following his graduation from the Washington College of Law at American University, John returned to his home-state of Florida. Prior to obtaining his law degree, John received a B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and studied Finance and Accounting at the London School of Economics, giving John unique insight into financial and business matters. As an attorney for Ginn & Patrou, John implements his business knowledge and estate planning experience to ensure the best possible results for his clients. John is an active member in his community and is involved in several community...
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Daniel Anthony Larson
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
University of South Carolina School of Law
Dan Larson is an aggressive, highly skilled trial attorney who has limited his practice to representing Plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. During the last 29 years, Mr. Larson has had numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in cases throughout Florida, South Carolina, as well as other states. Mr. Larson is AV “Preeminent” Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, evidencing the highest rating for legal skills and professional ethics. Mr. Larson has been featured on the front cover of Florida Lawyer Magazine, and was recognized as one of Florida’s Legal...
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Alyson M George
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Criminal Defense
Stetson University College of Law
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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Christopher Boss
Vero Beach, FL Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury and Bankruptcy
Stetson University College of Law
Backed with years of experience, Attorney Christopher E. Boss has what it takes to help you get out of a difficult financial maze. Over the years, Attorney Boss has dedicated his practice on cases involving bankruptcy, real property litigation, residential and commercial real estate transactions, residential and commercial lending, collections, consumer protection, and debt restructuring. With this being said, no case is too big or too small for him. When you become a client of Attorney Boss, you can rest easily knowing that an aggressive and knowledgeable lawyer is there to represent you. With the utmost respect, he stands...
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Geoffrey Wilkinson Vance
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Personal Injury, Insurance Defense and Medical Malpractice
Stetson University College of Law
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Francoise M Haasch
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
Stetson University College of Law
Françoise (Fran) M. Haasch has over two decades of experience representing victims of personal injury, as well as the surviving family members and loved ones of individuals who were wrongfully killed. With 100 percent of her practice focusing on plaintiffs’ personal injury and an emphasis on car and motorcycle accidents, Ms. Haasch provides devoted legal support for individuals and families throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Region and beyond. Her firm, The Fran Haasch Law Group, represents clients in Clearwater, Tampa, Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, and the surrounding areas.
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Royal Brummell Newman III
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 7 years of experience
5440 Mariner St.
Suite 211
Tampa, FL 33609
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
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"...
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Mr. Afram Malki
New Port Richey, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Barry University
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Marc Brett Nussbaum
St Petersburg, FL Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Animal and Medical Malpractice
Touro College
If you are taking the time to read my profile, you understand the importance of choosing a qualified attorney with integrity. I am a founding member of the law firm of REEDER & NUSSBAUM, P.A. My practice focuses on representing clients who were injured in all types of accidents due to someone else's negligence. I also handle cases for clients who have disputes with their insurance companies, as well as creditor harassment cases for individuals being harassed by debt collectors.
From the day I graduated law school over 10 years ago, I immediately found myself in the courtroom advocating for my...
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Patrick Cremeens
Tampa, FL Personal Injury Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Personal Injury, Appeals, Business and Insurance Claims
Florida Coastal School of Law
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