Gulf Hammock Lawyers

Florida Probate Attorney: Though my practice areas include estate planning and real estate work, my practice has become largely focused on Florida Probate cases. My firm's flagship website is http://www.WeProbateFlorida.com where many if not most of our clients start. Prior to opening my doors in the greater Orlando area, I was associate counsel at Rarick & Associates, P.A., the leading estate planning firm in Miami Lakes, Florida. I also clerked for Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. in Ft. Lauderdale. When I can get away from the office, I am a proud internet geek, Florida Gator fan, husband and...

Christopher Largey began his legal career with the Lake and Citrus County Public Defender’s Office, where he successfully tried cases ranging from DUI issues to attempted murder. Mr. Largey then joined a local personal injury law firm in 2002 and quickly became the top producer and litigator in that firm.

In 2005, Mr. Largey began Largey Law a personal injury and auto accident law firm with offices in Lake County and Citrus County. He has handled cases throughout Central Florida and has secured millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of his clients. In 2014, Mr. Largey received the prestigious AV®...

Eddie Farah is the founding partner of the personal injury law firm, Farah & Farah. He believes in protecting the rights of ordinary people and helping them gain the same legal rights large organizations and corporations receive. The primary focus of his firm is to handle personal injury cases pertaining to car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, pharmaceutical litigation, hospital malpractice, nursing home abuse, birth injury, brain injury, burn injury, premises liability, and product liability. His business utilizes small groups of attorneys to give your case the resources and dedication it deserves.

Joseph C. Warren has handled thousands of criminal cases and has over 25 years of experience in criminal trial practice. During his years of practice, Mr. Warren has represented many clients in criminal cases in both Circuit and County Courts.

Before joining the Musca Law Firm, Mr. Warren worked both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. As a prosecutor, Mr. Warren handled all types of criminal cases including Governor assignment cases in Brevard, Sumter, and Marion counties.

As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Warren has defended the accused in every phase of the case, from intake through trial. Mr. Warren...

Serving Marion and Alachua Counties since 1996, Mr. Culver has handled a variety of cases which involve family law and probate issues. Mr. Culver is a Navy veteran and a graduate of the University of Florida School of Law.

Byron Flagg counsels landowners, business entities, individuals, and local governments on land use, zoning, environmental, regulatory, conservation, and real estate issues. Although having a statewide practice, he is focused on North Central Florida, based in GrayRobinson’s Gainesville office, his hometown. Byron has additional experience as outside counsel to several Florida municipalities and nonprofit organizations, advising on a variety of land use and coastal-related issues across the state of Florida.

Mark Lee is an attorney with Lee Injury Law Firm, PLLC. He currently practices in the areas of workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, and personal injury. Mr. Lee received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Florida with a major in Public Health. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He also earned a Health Law Certificate from the University of Tulsa, which is a certificate program focused on areas of the law germane to the delivery of health care services, administrative law, and alternative dispute resolution. During law school, he was a...

Veronica Arenas graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2007. Prior to that she worked as a certified court interpreter in the state of Florida. Her experience as a court interpreter sparked her interest in the practice of law as she realized how much people need help in order to navigate the judicial system. She is there to help. If she takes your case it’s because she knows she can help you. With over eight years of experience in criminal defense and immigration law, Veronica has successfully represented clients in a wide range...

As an attorney I understand the confusion people face when contemplating the probate process. There can be far more questions than answers, especially given the intricacies of Florida probate law.

In our initial consultation my goal is to gather enough information to determine whether probate is even necessary. Whenever possible the first objective is to avoid probate altogether.

Second, if probate is required, my goal is to provide information and answers to your questions, help you evaluate the types of probate available to the estate, and to provide a flat-fee quote for the related attorney’s fees and costs.

I practice probate...

• I am the owner of the Law Office of Judith B. Paul, LC in Inverness, Florida, and a second career attorney practicing law since 2005 after graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005.
After nearly three years as a staff attorney in the probate and guardianship division for the family and civil courts of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in Gainesville, Florida and traveling to all six counties within the Circuit, including Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union I went into private practice.
We lived in Gainesville for nearly 15 years and recently my husband and I ...

We are a full service, boutique law firm, offering personalized service tailored to each clients needs. At the Law Offices of Amanda C. Micallef, P.A we understand that each clients situation is different and our goal is to obtain the best possible outcome for each and every client. Big or small, simple or complex, your legal issue is important to us.

This trial focused practice has the goals of delivering quality legal services, providing to clients personal services while developing strong, trusted relationships through effective communication, analysis, planning and litigation skills seeking the best result possible.

I practiced immigration law for ten years as an Assistant Chief Counsel for the United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement Agency in Dallas, Texas. I represented the government as a Federal Prosecutor in Federal Immigration Court. I am now in private practice of immigration law in Central Florida. My practice serves anyone in the country or world who desires immigration help.

Marc Warner Attorney in Gainesville FL is a shareholder with Fisher, Butts, Sechrest & Warner, P.A. Mr. Warner practices in the areas of negligence, medical malpractice and tort litgation. Prior to joining the firm Mr. Warner was Assistant General Counsel at the University of Florida where he provided legal services to the University’s College of Medicine Institutional Review Boards and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees. Before joining University of Florida’s legal staff Mr. Warner was a civil trial lawyer with the Tampa firm, Fowler White, Attorneys at Law, practicing in the area of casualty defense. Before entering the...

GLEN ABBOTT A lifelong Floridian, Mr. Abbott was born and grew up in south Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida in both undergraduate studies and law school. Moving to Citrus County right out of law school, he has been serving clients in Citrus County and the surrounding area for his entire legal career. Mr. Abbott is past president of the Citrus County Bar Association. He is married and has two children and three stepchildren. Over the years he has been active in and supportive of youth sports and various civic organizations. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida College of...

Melissa K. Hancock was born and raised in Panama City, Florida. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University in 1997. Ms. Hancock taught fourth grade for two years and assisted with writing the curriculum for a conflict resolution program for grades K-5.

Ms. Hancock returned to Florida State University in 2000 where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2003. She was employed at a prestigious local law firm in Ocala as an associate attorney from 2003 until 2015. Ms. Hancock established Melissa K. Hancock, P.A. in 2015. She obtained her board...

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...

Lisa C. Cohen graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1985. She became an associate with attorney Lansing Roy where she specialized in Florida bankruptcy law. Lisa joined the firm of Ruff & Cohen, P.A. in 1992. She has handled, on behalf of debtors, in excess of 100 Chapter 11 reorganizations and has done extensive appellate work. Martindale-Hubbell has also given Lisa Cohen an attorney rating of BV "Distinguished." The lawyer rating company of Avvo.com has likewise given Mrs. Cohen its highest rating of "Superb" attorney. She has filed over 2,900 bankruptcy cases.

Gainesville Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Buchanan has been practicing criminal law in the Ganesville, Florida, area for more than 25 years. He is a former president of the Eighth Judicial Circuit chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

The Gainesville Florida lawyers of Massey & Duffy, PLLC are devoted to civil litigation, including personal injury lawsuits, discrimination and unpaid overtime claims, commercial disputes, wrongful death claims, and more. Our record of client advocacy stems from our commitment to equal justice for everyone, our understanding of the complexities of the law, and our courage to confront even the most powerful wrongdoers

Danielle was born and raised in Palm Harbor, Florida. She enjoys boxing, reading, and exploring the world with her German Shepherd, Salem, by her side. Danielle attended the University of Florida on a full scholarship. She majored in Biology and minored in Disabilities in Society. Danielle attended American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. on an academic scholarship. During her academic career at the Washington College of Law, Danielle was the Managing Editor for the Journal of Gender, Social Policy, and the Law, the top cited legal periodical in the United States in the topic area of gender, social...

Jarrod Gregory King is a native of Ocala, Florida, and the oldest of Greg and Carrie King’s two sons. Jarrod graduated from Belleview High School where he lettered in academics, baseball, soccer, and golf. Jarrod received his undergraduate degree and a law degree from Florida State University. In his free time Jarrod enjoys the outdoors with his wife and three kids. Jarrod began his career as a prosecutor for the State Attorney Office in the Second Judicial Circuit, comprised of Leon, Wakulla, Liberty, Jefferson, Franklin, and Gadsden counties. Jarrod served as a felony prosecutor in Wakulla County, Florida, prosecuting felony DUI,...

Robert Gregory King is the founding member of the King Law Firm. Greg King was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1956. Greg moved with his family to Florida in 1959 and later graduated from Forest High School. Robert Gregory King married Ocala native Carrie (Howton) King on September 26, 1976, and they have two adult sons, Jarrod and Brandt, three grandsons and two granddaughters.

Greg received his undergraduate degree from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Prior to attending law school at the University of Florida, Greg served 12 years as a law enforcement officer. Greg began his law enforcement...

Leslie Smith Haswell, is a 1981 graduate of the University of Florida Law School who practices family law exclusively, and who is also a family mediator and trained collaborative divorce attorney.

Attorney Christopher L. Dunham is a native of Ocala, Florida who is committed to providing the community with exceptional representation against criminal charges. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Florida University College of Law and is licensed to practice by the Florida State Bar. Before opening his own firm, Attorney Dunham served as a prosecutor for the Fifth Judicial Circuit at the State Attorney’s Office. This invaluable experience helped him understand the strategies used by the prosecution during criminal trials, which enables him to prepare comprehensive defenses to effectively challenge his clients’ charges. Attorney Dunham is a skilled trial...

Franchise & Immigration Attorney John Usher has 30 years of experience in the hands-on business of running a franchise. He understands the time and financial investment required to run a successful franchise and John Usher can advise you every step of the process.
As an experienced business immigration attorney, John Usher combines franchise history with immigration law to help the Immigrant Investor into a successful E2 or EB5 visa project. Franchises are one of the best investment projects for E2 or EB5 candidates and Usher Law Firm bridges the two for you. From Franchise selection, franchise document review, lease...

Born in Gainesville, Florida, Evan D. George has over ten years experience in immigration law, including three years with a premier immigration firm in New York City, NY, Masliah & Soloway, PC. In February 2008, Mr. George started his own immigration law practice in Gainesville, Florida, where he represents individuals in all areas of immigration and deportation defense. Mr. George provides pro-bono legal services to indigent asylum seekers and battered migrant women. He is a member of the Florida Bar, is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has served as an adjunct...

Melisa L. Militello has been a practicing attorney for since 1995. She has practiced in the area of criminal defense defending people for everything from a speeding ticket to cases where someone faced life imprisonment. She cares about you, your family and your case because she understands that bad things happen to good people and she is here to guide you through everything to the best possible outcome.

Marshall Schaap was born and raised in Ocala, FL, as were several generations of his family before him. He is proud to have graduated from Belleview High School, where he was the starting tight end for two playoff football teams. He went to the University of Florida on a football scholarship. After two years at UF, he transferred to the University of Wyoming, where he graduated with a business degree. He then returned to Florida for law school, attending Stetson University College of Law, where he met his wife. They now have two remarkable daughters. Marshall has practiced law with...

Mr. Schatt was born in Ocala, Florida in 1974. He attended the University of Florida where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences in 1996. Mr. Schatt also attended the University of Florida College of Law from which he obtained a Juris Doctorate. Mr. Schatt has practiced law since 2000, and has been the managing partner of his own firm, Schatt & Hesser, P.A. since 2009. Mr. Schatt’s primary practice areas include Business Law & Litigation and Construction Law & Litigation. He is licensed to practice law in Florida Courts, the Northern, Middle and Southern US District Courts,...

Steve Brady has been a Florida attorney for more than 32 years. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1987 and Florida State University in 1984.

Over the years, Steve has represented a wide variety of clients in various state, federal, and appellate trial courts. Class actions, deadly launch pad explosions, train explosions, aircraft explosions and crashes, propane truck explosions, boat crashes, building collapses, crane disasters, electrocutions, RICO suits, deadly products, alleged litigation fraud, brain injuries, medical malpractice, design and architectural malpractice, negligence, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, commercial, construction defects, first amendment, death, dismemberment and catastrophic...