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Mr. J. Davis Connor
Lake Wales, FL Business Law Attorney
Business
University of San Diego
A bilingual, AV-rated trial lawyer who has practiced for 30 years in every kind of civil trial work in state and federal courts. Twice recognized by Florida Trend as among Florida's "Legal Elite". Additional academic experience in combining the teaching of law and foreign language at a major American law school.
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Joshua Brown
Lake Wales, FL Business Law Lawyer
Business, Employment and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
James M Weaver
Lake Wales, FL Business Law Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Georgia School of Law
Diana Sooah Young
San Diego, CA Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Business, Employment, IP and International
Carol Jean Gillespie
Lake Wales, FL Business Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Business and Bankruptcy
University of California, Berkeley School of Law, University of California, Berkeley School of Law and UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Susan Dianne Thompson
Lake Wales, FL Business Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Robert Gibson
Lake Wales, FL Business Law Attorney with 62 years of experience
Business and Personal Injury
Carol Lynne Hill
Frostproof, FL Business Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
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Cynthia Rignanese
Winter Haven, FL Business Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
The passion to practice law is #1 in my life! I enjoy the everyday opportunity to work with individuals, families and businesses; I help them to save time and trouble!
Outside of work, I enjoy a number of activities and hobbies. For me, travel is paramount; I have been to all 50 US States, seven of seven continents and 117 countries!
I enjoy photography (travel and landscape particularly), public speaking, non-fiction reading, creative writing and publishing articles, visiting art museums, jazz, gardening, hiking, kayaking, backgammon, attending performing arts and theatre productions, and dining on exotic cuisine.
I have offices in Winter Haven and...
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George Indest
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Health Care
Tulane University School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
George F. Indest III is the President and Managing Partner of The Health Law Firm, based in Orlando. Mr. Indest is board certified by the Florida Bar in the legal specialty of Health Law. He is also board certified as a health care risk manager by the American Board of Risk Management, Inc. His practice encompasses all aspects of business, corporate, transactional, regulatory and administrative health law practice, and he represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, home health agencies, long term care facilities and other health care providers. His practice also includes the litigation of professional licensing cases and business litigation, defense...
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Rahul Parikh
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
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South Texas College of Law
Attorney Rahul Parikh is an award-winning criminal and civil trial attorney located in Orlando, Florida with an extensive track record of success both in and out of the courtroom. Due to his unrelenting commitment to excellence, Mr. Parikh possesses a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating was selected as Florida Trend Magazine’s Up and Comer in 2019, Expertise’s Best DUI Lawyers in Orlando in 2020, and was included in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40.
He is best known for his trial skills, diligent and pragmatic approach to solving problems for his clients and aggressive posture toward litigating cases.
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Cesery L. Bullard
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfOrlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Business, Collections, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
WE DO WILLS!
And can assist with all of your estate planning needs, including trusts, living will and power of attorney.
We also specialize in business law and collections and can assist with real estate matters.
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Andrew Patrick Lannon
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
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The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Visit www.floridalocallaw.com or call 407.215.7055 for a free consultation.
* Florida Super Lawyers: 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 (top 5% of lawyers practicing in Florida).
* Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013 and 2012 (top 1% of lawyers practicing in Florida).
* 1 of only 2 attorneys (out of over 100,000 licensed to practice law in the State of Florida) double board certified by the Florida Bar in:
(1) Business Litigation and
(2) City, County and Local Government Law, a recognized expert in these areas.
* AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
* 10.0 Superb rated by Avvo.
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Kenneth D. Morse
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Akron School of Law
For well over four decades, I have aggressively but reasonably represented men, women and business owners in Florida to protect their interests.
As a litigator, well-versed in family law and divorce issues, I have an extensive working knowledge of real estate, business and construction related issues.
Knowing my client, attention to detail, and thorough preparation is crucial to a great outcome.
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Joey Lampert
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfOrlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Business and Arbitration & Mediation
University of Miami School of Law
I am a civil and commercial litigation attorney specializing in business disputes. I have brought hundreds of business legal matters to favorable resolutions, with and without litigation, on appeal, in mediation and arbitration.
In today’s face-paced World of global commerce, disputes and litigation are a natural part of business. I have the experience you need to safeguard, prosecute and defend your interests, freeing you to focus on your life and business.
I have a perpetual goal to provide high-quality and aggressive legal representation, with a vision and commitment to focus on my clients.
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Adam Hill
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Divorce and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
At the Law Offices of Adam G. Hill, I believe that every client is important. My firm, with locations in Tampa, Orlando and Fort Myers, is recognized for its aggressive and experienced legal team, proficient in managing sensitive and complex legal situations. I understand that dealing with legal issues can be daunting, which is why I prioritize open communication. Unlike many other firms, I ensure that clients receive prompt responses directly from their attorney, fostering a sense of comfort and trust. Clients can feel confident that their cases are being handled with great care and attention.
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Adam Harold Sudbury
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Business, Appeals, Family and Real Estate
The George Washington University Law School
For the past twelve years Adam has represented hundreds of clients in court proceedings across the State of Florida. These include cases such as civil disputes, divorce, Fair Labor Standards Act, foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, warranty and lemon law claims, paternity, child support, child custody, enforcement proceedings, dependency matters, termination of parental rights, and appeals of final and interlocutory orders. Adam also has experience in transactional representation including nuptial agreement formation (pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and written separation agreements), corporations, limited liability company, and partnership formations, as well as contract review and negotiation. Finally, Adam has extensive experience...
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John Mark Frazier Jr.
Melbourne, FL Business Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
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Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
John M. Frazier, Jr. is a partner at Widerman Malek, PL that focuses on delivering a full range of litigation in both state and federal courts; including the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States as well as acting in advisory capacities for businesses and corporations reviewing contracts, documents, and providing legal feedback to aid and assist decision-makers.
His area of practice includes corporate litigation and transactions, complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation and transactions, business representation, and maritime law.
John has been a keynote speaker educating the public on the...
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Travis S. McConnell
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfOrlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
Travis S. McConnell, a business and construction lawyer in Orlando, FL, founded Ready Legal to serve small businesses after gaining experience at one of the largest law firms in the country. His clientele includes contractors, suppliers, landlords, retailers, manufacturers, lenders, and developers. With over a decade of involvement in construction, McConnell's career began as an Engineer Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. He later served in the Army as Trial Counsel in the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, where he performed litigation and general counsel duties for an engineer command overseeing several thousand Soldiers. In private practice, he has represented...
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L. William Porter III
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Business, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Florida State University College of Law
L. William Porter III, or "Bill" as he is better known, is an attorney in Central Florida. His areas of expertise are Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation and Civil Litigation. Bill Porter received his undergraduate degree and his law degree from Florida State University, receiving his B.S. with honors and his J.D. with high honors. He served as a Trial Attorney for three years for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Trustee in Orlando, Florida. Since 2011, Bill Porter has taught Introduction to Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights at Valencia College as an adjunct professor.
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Jason Mark Ranew
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Akron School of Law
Jason Mark Ranew is a litigation and corporate attorney for the Central Florida full service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Mr. Ranew practices Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Estate Planning, and Probate. He received his B.A. in Finance from Hillsdale College in 1998 and his J.D. from University of Akron in 2002.
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Lisa Hu Barquist
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
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University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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...
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Lawrence Howard Kolin
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and IP
University of Miami School of Law
Lawrence Kolin brings parties and their counsel together to settle difficult cases by mediating lawsuits in state, federal and appellate courts. He has successfully mediated thousands of matters, including multi-party and complex civil cases of all types since 2001. Lawrence formerly served as a General Magistrate in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, presiding over hearings and bench trials. He is also experienced in conducting arbitrations as a qualified arbitrator since 2005. Lawrence is an AV Rated Preeminent Super Lawyer who practiced both plaintiff and defense as an advocate in diverse areas of civil trial work and was a...
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Philip K. Calandrino
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, IP and Securities
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
As an entrepreneurial lawyer, I understand the challenges that small business owners face each day. We deal with vendors, customers, employees, taxes, and regulations all the time. Each one of these relationships creates legal risks that you must address in a cost-effective manner, before trouble strikes. Relying on my experience in trying business law cases, I have developed a three-step legal strategy that every small business owner should implement. In its most basic form, this strategy employs contracts, insurance coverage, and an operating company-management company-holding company format for the organization, to help control the common risks that can tank...
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David Pilcher
Kissimmee, FL Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Brigham Young University
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...
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Ramil A. Kaminsky
Lakeland, FL Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness and Construction
Stetson University College of Law
Ramil Kaminsky is the first-generation American son of Jewish Uzbek immigrants who fled the Soviet Union (U.S.S.R) under threat of religious persecution. He was raised on Brighton Beach, NY, also known as “Little Moscow”, where he learned not only about the “evils of communism”, but also the value of being an American.
Young Ramil was very blessed. Unlike other Jewish parents, who only wanted medical doctors, Ramil’s parents gave him options to either be a medical doctor, a lawyer, or an accountant.
Ramil’s parents pursued the American dream from New York to Florida.
He moved to the Tampa Bay Area as a Junior...
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Jorge E Sevilla
Winter Garden, FL Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Family and Immigration
Florida International University College of Law
Jorge E. Sevilla is a West Orlando Immigration Attorney practicing business & immigration law exclusively since 2013. Attorney Sevilla has experience representing individuals, families, and companies before an array of federal agencies, including but not limited to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Department of Justice.
Attorney Sevilla’s extensive knowledge enables him to work closely with clients to effectively and efficiently achieve their immigration goals. Whether filing to renew a green card, or representing clients in complex federal litigation cases, Attorney Sevilla will apply the same professional standard...
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Everett L. McKeown
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(407) 578-9696
1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000
Gateway Center
Orlando, FL 32801
Business, Military, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Barry University
Everett L. McKeown is an Of Counsel attorney for the Central Florida law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. and Managing Partner of Veterans Legal Advocates, P.A. Mr. McKeown specializes in Veterans Benefits (including VA Disability Claims Appeals and VA Debt Overpayment Issues) and Military Law (including Discharge Upgrades and Military Record Corrections). Mr. McKeown holds four degrees, the most recent being his MBA from the University of Orlando (1999) and his J.D. from Barry University (2006). He is currently in the United States Army Reserves serving in the JAG Corps as a Command Judge Advocate. ...
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Suzanne Meehle
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Business, Entertainment & Sports and Trademarks
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Suzanne Meehle has been at the forefront of business in Florida for nearly two decades. Her practical experience representing companies has propelled her to the forefront of business, technology, entertainment, and intellectual property law. Meehle Law supports clients requiring general and specialized business legal services across a wide range of industries, earning yearly recognition as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers.
Suzanne spent 12 years in the software industry as a database and systems engineer before attending law school. She holds a special affinity for helping technology clients, including AR/VR, AI, software developers, engineering firms, biometrics companies, and IT service providers. Suzanne...
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Nayef Mubarak
Orlando, FL Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Immigration, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Barry University
Immigration Attorney Nayef A. Mubarak is a lifelong resident of central Florida. As an associate at NeJame Law, he devotes his entire practice to helping clients with various immigration needs, including, among other matters, family reunification, deportation, asylum, and naturalization cases. Mr. Mubarak worked at NeJame Law as a legal intern while he was in law school. After being admitted to practice in Florida, he went to work with another Orlando law firm, and finally returned to NeJame Law as an associate in the growing Immigration Division in 2011. In 2016 he created his own law firm, Mubarak Law. ...
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John Zielinski
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness and Probate
University of Illinois College of Law
John W. Zielinski attended the University of Illinois, earning his bachelor's degree in 1983 and his Juris doctorate in 1986. Mr. Zielinski has more than 25 years of civil litigation experience, practicing in several jurisdictions, including Florida (2001) and Illinois (1986). He litigates disputes in both state and federal courts, including the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Florida. He routinely and successfully litigates civil disputes, including commercial contract disputes, real estate contracts, commercial and residential landlord/tenant disagreements, mortgage foreclosure cases, and contested wills. In...
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Keith Patrick Arago
St. Cloud, FL Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Consumer and Probate
University of Notre Dame Law School
Keith Patrick Arago is a litigation attorney with the Central Florida full service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He practices Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Consumer Litigation, Probate Litigation, Defamation (Slander/Libel) Litigation.
Mr. Arago attended Franciscan University of Steubenville for his undergraduate studies. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History in 2008. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2011. He is a member of the Christian Legal Society, Catholic Lawyers Guild, and Osceola County Bar Association. He has received numerous awards, including the Francis Parkman...
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John W. Bolanovich
St. Cloud, FL Business Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Construction, Education and Employment
University of Miami School of Law
John W. Bolanovich is a Partner at the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He specializes in Business Law, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Civil Litigation. Cases he has handled include Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Discrimination, Real Estate Closings, and Formal Bid Protests.
Mr. Bolanovich has a distinguished career in several fields, including teaching and hospitality. He received his M.S. degree in Hotel and Food Service Management in 1987, leading to executive-level positions with several top hotel corporations. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in...
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Spencer R. Munns
Kissimmee, FL Business Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Environmental, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Brigham Young University
Spencer Munns is Co-President of the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He specializes in Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Leasing. While attending Brigham Young University, he traveled to Poland to serve a two-year mission for his church. Spencer Munns has studied in various countries, including Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. He worked as a financial consultant for Merrill Lynch before pursuing his law degree, also at Brigham Young University. While in law school, he acted as a clerk for Filice, Brown, Eassa & McLeod, and for The Fremont Group in San Francisco.
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Gerardo Ortega
Kissimmee, FL Business Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness and Real Estate
Emory University School of Law
Gerardo Ortega is a Business and Real Estate Attorney with the full service Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Mr. Ortega practices Commercial Real Estate and business including Corporate Law, Financing & Leasing, and Contract Law.
Mr. Ortega attended Emory University School of Law and received his JD in 2015. For his undergrad, he attended Nova Southeastern University and received his B.S. in Business Administration in 2011.
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Jack Taylor
St. Cloud, FL Business Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Florida A&M University College of Law
Jack Taylor is a commercial litigation and construction litigation attorney with the full service Central Florida law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns. During his time as an attorney, he has successfully argued contested motions in circuit and county courts in Central Florida, and negotiated advantageous settlement agreements in a number of cases. Mr. Taylor has drafted numerous complaints, motions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, replies, responses, and other pleadings and court filings.
An experienced litigator, Mr. Taylor has provided courtroom representation in dozens of Florida county and circuit court cases. His hearing and trial representation includes...
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Lisa M. Super
St. Cloud, FL Business Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Consumer, Probate and Real Estate
Ave Maria School of Law
Lisa M. Super is a real estate attorney with the Central Florida full service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Ms. Super has worked for title companies and legal practices since 2014, starting in Naples and then relocating to Orlando. Her practice areas include Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Law, Civil Litigation, Business Law, and Probate. She received her J.D. from the Ave Maria School of Law and her B.A. from Eastern Michigan University. She spent time as a student in Germany and is fluent in both English and German.
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L. Reed Bloodworth
Winter Haven, FL Business Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
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University of Florida
Attorney L. Reed Bloodworth, Founder and CEO of Bloodworth Law, PLLC, is a Florida U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyer® in Commercial Litigation Award 2019-22; in Trusts & Estates Litigation 2022; and in Real Estate Litigation 2022.
Bloodworth Law is a U.S. News & World Report "Best Law Firm" 2020-22 and has established itself with an office in Orlando and one in Winter Haven.
Reed, a 2019-22 Super Lawyer, was named a Florida Trend’s Magazine Florida Legal Elite™ in Civil, Commercial Litigation 2017-19, 2021, a group of less than 1.3% of Florida's attorneys.
Reed has been an attorney since 2004...
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Margaret "Amie" E. Kozan
Orlando, FL Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Appeals
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Ms. Kozan practices all types of appeals, including business, employment, family law, foreclosures, personal injury, and insurance coverage disputes. A former federal judicial clerk and law review editor, Ms. Kozan has excellent analytical and writing skills. In addition to representing litigants on appeal, Ms. Kozan provides litigation support to trial lawyers, including consultation on strategy and preservation of issues for appeal, as well as drafting of pleadings, motions, briefs, and petitions.