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We live in a world where people are quick to take advantage of others lack of knowledge. Candice Rojas-Colucci became an advocate to prevent people from abusing their position. To fight against exploitation from, insurance firms, government agencies, powerful companies, and overzealous Prosecutors.Ms. Rojas-Colucci has learned that being a lawyer isn’t just about helping people when they need you, it’s also about helping people before they know they need you. Knowledge is power. Let our knowledge, empower you!Ms. Rojas-Colucci has a reputation for being a hard-worker for and a compassionate, fierce representative of her clients. Ms. Rojas-Colucci brings a sophisticated analysis to each case she handles and understands the sensitive position that some clients are put into and brings compassion and patience.Ms. Rojas-Colucci graduated with honors from the University of South Florida, where she was a Leadership committee member, was awarded several scholarships, including a full academic scholarship, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship reserved for future difference makers of America.Ms. Rojas-Colucci attended Stetson College School of Law and was an advocacy board member on Stetson’s Trial Team. Stetson Law for about 19 years in a row has been ranked first in the nation for trial advocacy by U.S. News and World Report. Effective advocacy is one of a successful lawyer’s most important skills, and Stetson’s commitment to teaching advocacy is unmatched. Ms. Rojas-Colucci represented Florida in a number of National Trial Competitions and won multiple awards, including National Best Trial Advocate. Additionally, Ms. Rojas-Colucci was on the honor roll list.

Tom began his career as a lawyer fighting for victims as a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office.  There he was quickly promoted to a lead trial attorney and recognized by R.I.D.D. and M.A.D.D. for his trial victories against drunk drivers.  As a felony prosecutor, Tom was part of the DUI manslaughter response team and received specialized training in serious and fatal DUI accident investigation, which he now puts to use in pursuing punitive damages in civil cases.. Tom worked 5 years for a large central Florida “insurance defense” law firm after leaving the State Attorney’s Office.  For those years he focused his career on trial litigation in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, trucking accidents, and wrongful deaths.  Mr. Cope took many of these serious injury cases to trial against the best plaintiff’s lawyers in the State.  As a defense lawyer, Tom simply never lost.. Tom has brought his formidable trial and litigation skills to work for the injured and their families.   He frequently uses the skills and inside knowledge he learned as a trucking and insurance company lawyer for the benefit of his clients.

The Weller Legal Group. Jay Weller has been representing the Tampa Bay community in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Defense, Debt Consolidation & Settlements, and Credit Counseling since 1993.  He practices primarily in the areas relating to Debt and how to solve the complicated problems encountered by being in Debt.  Mr Weller is considered the premier Bankruptcy Attorney in the Tampa Bay area.. I am commited to giving my Clients the best representation possible.The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free information about our qualifications and experience.. Jay Weller practices primarily in the areas of Bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, commonly referred to as a Straight Bankruptcy; Chapter 13 or Debt Reorganization; and Chapter 11 or Corporate Reorganization. We also represent Clients in Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modifications, Credit Counseling, Settlements, and related matters.. Please call our office. Jay Weller will gladly meet with you personally to analyze your case and together, we can decide on the best program or course of action to solve whatever problem or issue, which we are confronted. Jay Weller will give you ample time to ask any questions you may have in order that you can make a fully informed decision. He will show you how each program applies to your situation and guide you towards the best solution to whatever problem is presented.

Starting as a receptionist at a personal injury firm in 1999, Melissa Solevilla quickly found her passion in helping the injured and disabled achieve justice. She went on to practice law in 2012, and after 18 years with Katherine Neal, co-founded Neal & Solevilla Personal Injury Lawyers in 2023. Melissa focuses on representing victims of car accidents, slip and trip and falls, wrongful death, and negligence-based cases. She also possesses unique skills in crematory and cemetery malpractice, advocating for families impacted by serious errors in these industries. Melissa’s own experience as an injured accident victim during pregnancy has strengthened her empathy and resolve, shaping her compassionate, client-focused approach. She prides herself on being accessible and making each client feel like her top priority. Melissa earned her degrees from Florida Southern College and Stetson Law School and is licensed to practice law in Florida. She is active in the Florida Bar and Clearwater Bar Association. Outside of work, Melissa is a devoted wife, mother to four children, and an engaged community volunteer with local schools and her church.

Since my college years at Florida State University I have always been interested in the law. Majoring in Criminology, I developed a passion for understanding and defending the rights of American citizens against unwarranted governmental intrusion. This passion extended to law school and Stetson University College of Law, where I honed my advocacy skills with the intention of becoming a trial lawyer. During my years at Stetson, I was dedicated to helping others, and received the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award in recognition of my efforts.. I began to test my advocacy skills while still in law school as a Certified Legal Intern for the 6th Judicial Circuit's juvenile prosecution unit. I prepared for and conducted numerous bench trials prior to graduation. After passing the bar, I served as an Assitant State Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Sarasota, where I learned the ins and outs of seeing a case from a prosecutor's perspective. I then joined a private defense firm who concentrated their practice on DUI defense. During my years preparing for DUI trials, I learned just how complicated DUI defense could be.. I have now brought these skills to my partnership in Fowler Law Group, where I intend to vigriously defend the rights of my clients to place them in the best possible position when their case is resolved.

Personal Injury Attorney: Helping you and your family after car accidents, slip and falls, and work injuries.. Free consultation. No fees charged unless I win for you!. Jacqlyn F. Bryant was born and raised in St. Petersburg and graduated Summa Cum Laude with Distinction from Largo High School. A Pinellas County Doorways Scholarship recipient, Jacqlyn attended college at the University of Central Florida in Orlando where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Jacqlyn went on to obtain her law degree from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, FL where she graduated with the pro bono service award, and the National Association of Women's Lawyers, Outstanding Law Student Award.. Prior to joining Perenich, Caulfield, Avril, & Noyes, P.A., Jacqlyn worked for a major insurance company, where she gained insight on how defense attorneys evaluate personal injury claims. This now allows her to aggressively represent her clients. She is also able to sympathize with her injured clients, as she has close family members who struggle with disabilities and chronic pain.. Contact me today for a free evaluation of your case: or

Personal injury attorney Michael Perenich Is a third-generation personal injury attorney. His grandfather, Guy Perenich began the law firm in 1955 now known as Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes.. Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes was the first Pinellas County law firm to focus its practice to personal injury law, helping thousands of clients.. At our St. Petersburg law firm we know we have what it takes to successfully handle your injury case. Don’t hesitate and reach out today.

Nick Chotos, earned his law degree from St. Thomas University in 2014.  Mr. Chotos followed his passion for criminal law and began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County.  There he defended thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors and DUIs to serious felonies.  Mr. Chotos now works as lead trial counsel at the firm’s Ft. Lauderdale office, handling all Broward criminal cases.

My practice focuses primarily on consumer and business bankruptcy, individual and business reorganization, probate and estate planning.  For over 23 years, I have represented a wide variety of people in hundreds of bankruptcy cases and help hundreds of clients with their wills, trusts and probate matter.. My vast experience in the bankruptcy arena makes me well suited to understand the issues you are facing and allows me to provide you with the highest degree of competency and understanding of your case.. As a sole practitioner, I will be the only attorney in my office you ever consult. I pride myself on providing a high level of personal service to every client I represent. Over the past two decades, I have helped hundreds of individuals and businesses in the Tampa Bay area stop creditor harassment obtain debt relief and get the fresh start they deserve.

Michele was born in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, but like many Floridians, relocated here when her parents chose to move to Sarasota. After graduating from Riverview High School, she was accepted to the University of Florida on a full academic scholarship. She graduated a year early with Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, and Spanish and was awarded membership into Phi Kappa Phi, an honor society for students in the top 10% of their class.. Michele’s hard work paid off when she was awarded another full academic scholarship to Stetson University College of Law. As the student with the best oral argument in her Research and Writing class, Michele was selected to compete in the prestigious Carlton-Fields First-Year Appellate Advocacy Competition. She enjoyed her campus involvement, serving on the Executive Board for various organizations. Michele was inducted into the oldest legal organization in the United States, Phi Delta Phi, before graduating ninth in her class.. Michele works as corporate counsel for the cybersecurity awareness training company, KnowBe4, located in Clearwater, Florida.

Michael Mastrogiovanni has lived in the Tampa Bay area since he was 5 years old. His career started out in the medical field where he worked for over a decade as an medical administrator and in early 2000’s he was selected to attend Stetson University College of Law, consistently picked as the best trial law school in the country where he graduated in 2004.. Upon graduation, Michael was hired by the State Attorney’s Office for the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas-Pasco County where he gained invaluable experience with handling thousands of cases and countless jury trials. In 2012 he opened his own firm where he continues to handle criminal defense ranging from murder and DUI manslaughter, down to a first time DUI, domestic battery, drug and even traffic tickets matters.. In addition, Michael combined his prior medical experience with his legal knowledge and fights for the rights of injured workers handling worker’s compensation claims and Social Security disability matters for over a decade where he has established a 99% success rate.. Volunteering is not uncommon for Michael, he has handled numerous pro bono cases during his career and continues to give back to the community.. His memberships and affiliations include:. Top 100 Trial Lawyers in FloridaVice President Allgood-Altman Inn of Court, Pasco County, 2009-2010Florida Workers’ AdvocatesLicensed by Florida Supreme Court County Court Mediator, 2004-2009Volunteer Judge, Pinellas County Teen Court, 2004-2005Florida Bar AssociationMember Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2012-currentClearwater Bar AssociationWest-Pasco Bar AssociationHernando County Bar Association

Maura Doherty is a native of Pinellas County, but has lived and worked throughout the Tampa Bay area.  She attended Loyola University in New Orleans, where she majored in English Literature.  Maura’s father and grandfather were both attorneys, so the decision to pursue a career in law was a natural one for her.  Maura graduated from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. As she watched her father, one of the area’s preeminent criminal lawyers, she realized how satisfying it could be to help those who truly need it and not just clients who could afford to pay.  Maura devoted herself to representing indigent criminal defendants for over nine years.  During that time, Maura learned many things that have aided her in her career, as well as in her personal life.  She also gained valuable experience in the court room trying some of the most difficult kinds of cases.  She brings unique abilities as an advocate and as a counselor to Walker Law Group where she now counsels to and advocates for injury clients exclusively.. Maura is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida since 2003.  She is a member of the Florida Justice Association, The Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Goldberg Inn of Court.

Lynda Barack is a former staff attorney in the Criminal Division of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida, where she worked on pretrial and postconviction matters.  Previously, she was an assistant public defender in Pinellas County, where her practice included misdemeanor, juvenile and felony cases.  Her current practice focuses primarily on criminal appeals and postconviction cases.  Lynda has a  blog focusing on postconviction and criminal appeals

Joseph T. Hobson has been winning cases in Florida for twenty years, always as a defense attorney, never as a prosecutor. That means you will have an attorney who has never tried to convict a person in your position.

Jennifer C. Harrington is an AV-rated attorney with over twenty years of experience practicing law.  Ms. Harrington practices exclusively in the area of family law, with a focus on divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, paternity, domestic violence, equitable distribution, modifications, enforcement proceedings,  prenuptial agreements and collabrative law.. She devotes a significant portion of her practice to child custody cases, and her considerable wealth of experience in this area includes working on international-level custody cases.. Ms. Harrington has prepared and presented seminars for the Florida Bar, including the Trial Advocacy Seminar, the Children's Issues Seminar, and Attorney's Fee Seminars.  She is the past Chair of the Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Committee, and is a past member of the Family Law Section Executive Council.  She is also a former member of the Family Law Rules Committee and was appointed to the Legal Needs of Children Committee.. Prior to practicing exclusively in the area of family law, Ms. Harrington was an Assistant State Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Fort Myers, Florida, where she was a supervisor in the Major Crimes Division, preparing and litigating capital murder death penalty cases.. Ms. Harrington is licensed to practice law in Florida and is also admitted to practice before the Federal Middle District of Florida.  She is a member of the Clearwater Bar Association and the Canakaris Inn of Court.. Ms. Harrington received her J.D. in 1989 from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and her B.A. in 1982 from the University of Central

Jay A. Hebert. As a well-established defense lawyer within the Tampa Bay legal system, Jay Hebert puts his clients first. He is dedicated to serving his clients not only by navigating them through the complicated and daunting court system but also by helping them stay on the right side of the law.. “One of the reasons people come to me is that we try not to put a Band Aid on the problem. I get to the root of the problem and solve it. I consider myself more of a problem solver. That’s how I have distinguished my career from many others.”. Born in Winter Park­­­­­­­, Florida, Jay A. Hebert is a  Florida native who attended Clemson University (B.A., 1985) and continued his education at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1990). In 1991, he was admitted to the Florida Bar, the United States District Court, the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Hebert started his own firm, The Hebert Law Group, in 1994.. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, St. Petersburg Bar Association, Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association, and the Pinellas County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity.. Since 2010, Mr. Hebert has spoken to numerous school groups and parents about the possible negative impact the internet has on friendships and relationships. Jay Hebert has also taught as an adjunct Professor at the Stetson University College of Law and regularly speaks to students as a guest lecturer.. He has received the AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell 5.0 out of 5.0 since 2005 and received a superb rating, 10 out of 10, by AVVO. He has also been recognized by Marquis as Who’s Who in American Law.

In 1997, I founded my personal injury law firm with the goal of providing a unique, personal experience for my clients, where they felt that they had been heard, had a sharp, well-respected lawyer in their corner and received the compensation they deserved for the harms and losses they sustained from their injuries. Today, over 25 years later and with nearly 30 years of personal injury experience, I know I have succeeded in creating what I set out to create. I am proud to have obtained an "AV Preeminent" peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell. This rating is anonymous and given by lawyers and by judges, all who know your legal ability and ethics. I also have a Superb 10.0 rating here on Avvo and I'm a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. While I have recovered well over $150 million on behalf of my clients, it has been the relationships I have with those clients that have been and still are the cornerstone of my representation. Personal service. Personal relationships. This is what having a lawyer and being a lawyer should be all about.. Professionally, I am an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association, a member of the President's Circle of the American Association for Justice, a member of the invitation-only Injury Board, the Trial Lawyers' section of The Florida Bar, as well as local bar associations in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County and Orange County.. Socially, I am a member of multiple bicycle clubs across the State of Florida, as well as the Alliance Française de Sarasota, American Mensa, Tampa Bay Mensa, and the YMCA of the Suncoast. I enjoy cycling, skiing, playing soccer, and salsa dancing, as well as cooking and sharing a good bottle of wine with friends.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email at. Mike graduated from the University of Florida, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and an Area of Specialization in Criminology.  Thereafter, he obtained his Juris Doctor from Florida State College of Law.  After law school, Mike accepted a  position as an Assistant State Attorney with the Orange County State Attorney’s Office in the 9th Judicial Circuit.  After his time spent as a prosecutor, he took a position as an Assistant Public Defender in the 13th Judicial Circuit.  Before relocating to Clearwater and joining Roman & Roma in April 2014, Mike worked at a highly regarded personal injury law firm in Melbourne, Florida.  Throughout his legal career, Mike has always represented individuals, not big businesses or corporations.  He has also compiled significant trial experience and gained valuable insight into inner workings of the litigation process. Mike believes in the value of hard work and has witnessed it pay off first hand in receiving numerous jury verdicts in his clients’ favor.  As a valuable asset to Roman & Roman, Mike draws upon his past experiences to achieve optimal results for his clients.  Mike has also appeared live on the radio answering various legal questions and has lectured in front of several civic organizations.. Mike is a member of several professional organizations, most notably the Florida Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Pinellas County Bar Association.  He resides in Clearwater and enjoys surfing, fitness training, and spending time with his family and friends.

I was born in Maine, however my parents moved to Florida when I was about 18 months old and I am still here.  I attended the University of Central Florida and Barry School of Law.  I enjoy helping people with their financial/legal problems and making their lives better with my help.  Many of my clients are retired, some are professional such as lawyers, some just became unemployed.  There are many reasons people find themselves in financial trouble.  I would be happy to provide a free consultation to see if bankruptcy would help you.

I was born and raised in Clearwater, FL.  I've been an attorney licensed in FL since 1991.  My exclusive area of practice is Family Law which includes Divorce, Child Custody, Timesharing, Alimony, Child Support, Distribution of Assets and Debts, Adoption, Contempt, Name Change and anything related.  I also provide services as a Guardian ad Litem.  I pride myself on being a compassionate, results oriented attorney who will help you through this difficult part of your life.  For fun, I enjoy going to concerts and sporting events and spending time with my family.  Please call me to set up a free consultation.

I have been practicing criminal law for over 30 years.  My initial consultation is free.  Please call so that I can let you know how I can help you.. Larry Sandefer has handled well over 5,000 criminal cases. Over 200 of these have resulted in jury trials of from one day to several weeks in length. These trials have included numerous first degree murder cases, multi-jurisdictional drug and homicide conspiracies, drug trafficking, sales and possessions, sexual battery, lewdness and exposure charges, arson, white collar crimes including trade secrets and fraud, robbery, theft, assault and battery, domestic violence, traffic deaths, DUI, resisting arrest, shoplifting, abuse allegations of children and the elderly, embezzlement, insurance fraud, burglary, kidnaping, and many other criminal charges.. After over 30 years in criminal law in Florida, Mr. Sandefer is familiar with and has worked very often with the Judges and prosecutors assigned to the criminal and civil courts. He is a former prosecutor of over eight years, with experience as both a Lead Trial Attorney and a Division Director in the State Attorney's Office. In those positions, he not only tried the most serious cases, he also over saw several trial divisions and trial attorneys. He was involved with the investigation and decision making aspects of these charges. As a member of the homicide investigation unit, he was often called out to the scene of homicides.. In 1986, Mr. Sandefer opened his own office and has continued in the defense of criminal cases since that time. He was one of the first attorney's in the State of Florida to become Board Certified in criminal trial law, that occurred in 1987. He has maintained that certification continually since that date. This vast background of experience gives him the knowledge of both sides of a criminal case from both a decision making perspective and a trial perspective, and the understanding of what affects those decisions by the prosecution and what goes into those decisions. What this means for you is the knowledge, the experience, and the court room skills to assist you in your defense.. Mr. Sandefer has continued his training through continuing education courses involving violent crime, organized crime, defending capital cases in Florida, narcotic investigation techniques, and various advanced education programs by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a graduate of the Criminal Trial Advocacy Institute at the University of Florida and has attended Masters of DUI Courses of the Florida Bar and the DUI Defender Courses in Las Vegas, Nevada of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Sandefer has been honored with the national recognition of being named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in America. This is a register which lists only the most distinguished law practices, those that signify the highest levels of legal ability and the adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability, and diligence.. Mr. Sandefer has achieved a prestigious rating of AV by Martindale-Hubbell. This rating is a result of a peer review system based upon the confidential opinions of practicing attorneys and judges. Martindale-Hubbell has been recognized for over a century as the most respected source of authoritative information about members of the legal community. An AV rating reflects an attorney who has reached the heights of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest level of skill, integrity, and ethical standards.

I began my egal career in 2016, working for a statewide workers' compensation defense firm in Sarasota. I then returned to Tampa where I continued to defend employers and insurance companies for the next five years. I have been afforded the opportunity to see how insurance companies evaluate and handle claims. I have seen injured workers denied workers' compensation in an unjust manner and am dedicated to helping those involved in workplace accidents receive the benefits to which they are entitled to. My entire practice is now dedicated to the representation of injured workers' and have successfully attended trials in pursuit of benefits for his clients. My philosphy is to develop personal relationships with my clients, so that we can better understand their needs, and help them better understand the process of resolving their claim, be it through an amicable settlement or trial of their case.

I am in my own Solo Private Law practice.. Have extensive experience in  Criminal Law, and Family Law.. I have experience outside my Legal Practice as well.  I am well rounded. This has given me insight in working with different people outside my chosen legal field.. From 1998 to 2005 , I took a hiatus from the practice of law to teach Elementary Physical Education in Pinellas County , Florida. I also worked extensively for the US Census in 2010 as an enumerator, Office Manager in Recruiting, Crew Leader, and finally Field Operation Supervisor for the entire South Tampa Area for Nonresponsive Followup, a position of great responsibility. I had 8 crew leaders and 80+ enumerators under me. I had a huge role in the success of the 2010 Census in the Tampa Area.

I am a partner in the law firm of Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel and Burns, LLP.  I have been at the firm for 25 years. I am  Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial law.  I practice in the areas of commercial litigation and trust and estate litigation.  I handle all types of commercial litigation cases, including cases involving non-competition agreements, trade secrets, restrive covenants, breach of contract, shareholder disputes and matters involving business disputes.  I also handle cases involving estate and trust disputes.