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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.

John Richert is a Managing Attorney at Richert Quarles, P.A. He received his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida and a Master’s in Business Administration from Stetson University in Deland, Florida in May 2013. While at Stetson, John participated in Stetson’s pro bono program and was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Before attending Stetson, John attended the College of William and Mary located in Williamsburg, Virginia and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration majoring in Finance. John was admitted to the Florida Bar in September 2013.. John’s practice is focused on civil litigation and business law. He also has experience in landlord/tenant law, bankruptcy litigation, Florida administrative practice, and corporate law. In his practice, John takes special account of taking most economical course of action for his clients. In some cases, it is more economical and achieves a faster result to work out a solution between parties without litigation. John believes that good communication between an attorney and his client is incredibly important. That’s why John strives to answer all calls and emails from clients on the same day and will never bill clients who call him with short questions. An attorney and a client are a team and John will always work to be a great teammate with his clients.. John is licensed to practice law in Florida, the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida, and the U.S. Southern District Court of Florida. He is currently a member of the Clearwater Bar Association.. You can email John directly at

Jodi Leisure was born and raised in Miami, Florida and is now a Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar, and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Ms. Leisure received her law degree, magna cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law in 1999, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, magna cum laude, from Palm Beach Atlantic college in 1989. She is the managing partner at Carey Leisure & Neal which was featured in US News Best Law Firms 2015 & 2016.. Ms. Leisure is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, and is a member of The Florida Bar, The American Association for Justice, The Florida Justice Association, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and National Board of Trial Advocacy. She was also featured in Florida Super Lawyers, which lists Florida’s outstanding attorneys in each practice area. The Tampa Tribune named her “Best of Pinellas” in 2013. She is the co-author of “A Conversation With Our Clients”.. While in law school, Ms. Leisure served as the supervising judicial intern in the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit and was an associate member of the Stetson Law Review. Ms. Leisure also received the Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award and the West Group Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award.. Ms. Leisure uses her experience as a litigator and trial attorney to pursue claims for wrongful death and injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, premise liability and other negligent conduct.

Joan Vecchioli is a partner with Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP. She joined the firm in 1986 upon graduating with honors from Stetson University College of Law, where she was a member of the Law Review and competed on the Moot Court Board. Joan is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in the area of Labor and Employment Law and is a Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. She has taught employment discrimination and legal research and writing courses at Stetson University College of Law and St. Petersburg College and has presented seminars and written articles on various labor and employment issues. Joan is admitted to practice in the Middle and Southern District Courts of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. She is a former Chair of the Board Certification Committee for the Labor and Employment Law Section of The Florida Bar, a past President of the Clearwater Bar Foundation, and a past Board Chair for Saint Paul's School in Clearwater. She currently serves as a Trustee for the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Pinellas County Unified Personnel Board. Joan is AV rated through Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America and Superlawyers.

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.

Injury Attorney R. Stanley Gipe has been serving the Tampa Bay area as a personal injury attorney for many years. He has been protecting the Rights of Accident Victims and their Families throughout Florida. Robert Stanley Gipe is a graduated of prestigious Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida and represents victims and their families in serious personal injury cases. Mr. Gipe has acquired a reputation for excellence by applying extraordinary skill, experience, passion and integrity to every client and every case. Our firm retains the best investigators, experts, and associate attorneys to assist our clients, and we maintain a small office environment to give you the personal attention you deserve. We strive to achieve big results in cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, brain and spinal cord injuries, drunk driving accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents and other serious you or a close family member or friend has been injured by a drunk driver, a public transit bus, or a negligent operating motor vehicle contact the Law Offices of Papa and Gipe for a free consultation. We represent plaintiffs in just about any kind of personal injury case you can imagine - dog bites, motor vehicle collisions of every description, fatal auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, brain injuries, playground accidents and more. Greater Tampa Bay area attorney Robert Stanley Gipe graduated from Stetson University College of Law and he has been aggressively pursuing injury claims for victims ever since. Before practicing law Attorney Stan Gipe finished his undergrad from the University of Florida. Initial consultations with the Law Offices of Papa and Gipe are always free, and we accept all personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis. This means that we don't get paid unless you get paid! Robert Stanley Gipe - Tampa Bay Area Personal Injury Lawyer

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'm a firm believer that no problem is too big to be solved, anything worth it is worth fighting for, and I'm the advocate you want in your corner. I emphasize direct, honest communication and am results-driven. I'm certain that good lawyering does not involve a one size fits all approach. I have a strong background in business law, as well as experience working as corporate in-house counsel for the past decade. And if this doesn't tickle your fancy, please see below for other reasons why you should hire me: I'm excellent at every board game ever invented and beat formidable opponents, like my 9-year-old daughter. I was born with a green thumb and have yet to meet a plant that I can't grow. I bring my coffee bean grinder everywhere with me, including overnight trips to Disney World, because great coffee is essential. I thoroughly enjoy dancing, hiking, magic and anything that involves the imagination.

I was born in Tampa, Florida, in 1977 and graduated as Valedictorian of Northside Christian High School in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1995. From there, I entered Auburn University in the honors program studying computer engineering. Two years and 5 advanced engineering calculus classes later, I decided to switch to business and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Economics with honors in 1999. I then attended the University of Florida College of Law, and graduated in May of 2002. I missed my graduation ceremony due to my best friend deciding to get married in Alabama on the same day. After passing the Florida Bar in September 2002, I joined the law firm of Park, Rodnite and Ossian, P.A. Four years later, I became a named partner. I really enjoy the appellate process and have been board certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Appellate Practice. Currently, there are only 176 attorneys in Florida who are board certified in appellate practice out of almost 100,000. My practice includes all aspects of civil litigation with concentration in the areas of personal injury, family law and appellate practice. Utilizing my computer engineering degree, I have also written and developed software for family lawyers to calculate child support, taxes, fill out financial affidavits as well as calculate arrearages and past due interest.

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 provide a personal service in which all litigation and client conferences are handled personally by the attorney and not a paralegal or other office middleman.

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 have been practice since 2007. I graduated from Stetson University, College of Law. Prior to attending law school, I received my Masters degree in Athletic Administration from Marshall University and Bachelors degree from University of South Florida. I am a member of the Florida and President of the Clearwater Bar Associations as well as a past chair of the Clearwater Bar’s Elder Law Section.  I served on the Board of Directors of the Guardian Association of Pinellas County and an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and Academy of Special Needs Planners.  Prior to being admitted to the Bar, I worked with the Institute’s pooled trust programs, worked with the Clearwater Phillies (now Threshers) and worked for the Florida Department of Corrections as a felony probation officer.. I am the proud caretaker of two Dalmatians, Pandora and Webster. Both rescues, Pandora from Georgia and Webster from Texas. Black clothing is not recommended as the Spots make periodic visits to the office. When I'm not taking them to the beach or park, I enjoy working on my Jeep and spending time with friends and family. I am also an avid fan and season ticket holder with the Tampa Bay Rays.

I grew up in a large NAVY family.  My father flew out of Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base in the sixties and I fell in love with the Tampa Bay community.  After law school at our nation's first law school, William and Mary, I came back to Florida to pursue my legal career with a passion for helping out individuals and families.  I really enjoy the waterfront lifestyle here.  I am a marathon swimmer and live aboard a 48 foot yacht in a marina at Clearwater Beach, Florida.. I am so blessed to have a strong and long serving staff that makes client communication a top priority.. My greatest joy is to work alongside my clients to help them plan for the future.  It is amazing to see the relief that clomes from a successful conclusion, whether it be a recovery from a bad stockbroker, the completion of an estate or the preparation of an estate plan that fits the client's circumstances with precision.

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 an attorney and CPA who focuses on probate administration, estate planning, Medicaid nursing home asset protection planning, tax planning, estate litigation and guardianship issues. Most of our work is done on a flat fee basis (so you know the total cost before hiring us.) My firm handles cases throughout the state of Florida, and works as co-cousel to referring attorneys in probate litigation matters as well.  We often take litigation cases on a contingency basis for those clients who may not want to risk paying their own money for legal fees - we only get paid when our clients do!. Please call today for a free consultation and price quote on your legal matter.

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.

Greg is co-founder of PERENICH Law and has been a forceful champion for the injured for more than 30 years. He is a lifelong resident of Pinellas County and was educated in public schools in Clearwater and Tarpon Springs. From a very early age, his career ambition was to become a trial lawyer through the witnessing of his father, the late Guy Perenich, trying cases in front of juries and advocating on behalf of wrongfully injured clients. Seeing his dad in court had a pivotal influence on Greg to follow in his father’s footsteps to become a tenacious trial lawyer and later establish PERENICH Law in honor of his father and mentor.. Through the representation of thousands of clients over his long career, Greg has sharpened his trial and advocacy skills in a wide variety of cases including wrongful death, medical malpractice and accident cases involving automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. His mission of never giving up for his clients is always at the forefront of his efforts of persuasion and the search for truth and justice. With these principles in mind, Greg was able to achieve one of the largest recoveries in Pinellas County history by obtaining a medical malpractice settlement in excess of 10 million dollars for the parents of a 3-week old baby that suffered catastrophic brain and developmental injuries from viral meningitis that was not timely diagnosed and treated.. Greg began his career as a state prosecutor in Miami-Dade County where he tried numerous misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases. After four years in Miami, Greg returned to the Tampa Bay area in 1991 with his wife to begin their own family and to re-establish his roots in our community. Ten years later he joined his father’s law firm and for the next four years worked alongside his dad in courtrooms across Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties. These experiences were instrumental in molding Greg’s training as a trial lawyer and honing his skills on behalf of his clients that have suffered physically, emotionally, and financially from a devastating injury or loss of life. Greg’s mission is to embody ethical servant leadership for his clients with the goal of healing and remediating their losses.. In 2009, Greg distinguished himself by becoming a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and later became a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. That same year, he was able to achieve a settlement of more than one million dollars for the family of a 12-year old boy who was tragically killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. His lawyering skills and determination succeeded in also holding a construction company liable for the parents’ loss because the company illegally closed a city sidewalk alongside the road where the boy was struck. Greg was able to discover that the contractor violated Florida Law and construction standards by illegally barricading the pedestrian sidewalk without obtaining permission from the local municipality or the Florida Department of Transportation.. In 2019, Greg was honored with induction into Florida Legal Elite, which represents the top 1.4% of lawyers in Florida as selected by their peers. In 2021, he was recognized by “Super Lawyers,” as a Top-Rated lawyer for his excellence. Super Lawyers is an honorable rating service of outstanding lawyers from many practice areas who have attained a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition throughout the United States.

Former state prosecutor serving the Pinellas, Pasco and surrounding Tampa Bay areas with legal representation in the area of criminal defense.

Family Law Attorney with Pearlman Trial Group, handling a range of cases such as divorce, child support, paternity, post-modifications and pre-nuptials.

Dina Arvanitakis graduated from the University of Chicago and completed her Juris Doctorate & Master of Laws degree in International Business and Trade Law at the John Marshal Law School. Dina is licensed to practice law in Florida, Illinois and Washington D.C. Dina is a member of the Florida Board of Realtors and is a licensed real estate consultant with Real Net Brokerage.Bilingual: English / Greek