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With over 27 years of experience as a trial attorney, Darla K. Snead has the experience you can trust to help you with your legal matter.  Her firm is dedicated to tailoring your legal representation to your specific needs. Whether you have a contested case or a case where you would like to negotiate a settlement, Attorney Snead can help you through the complex litigation process or guide you through mediation or settlement negotiations.  Although most people recognize that they should have an attorney to fight in court, and fight for their rights, some people think they should just handle a case themselves, or through a paralegal or mediation service, if they are close to agreeing.  Most of the time, this is a big mistake and you may be giving up important rights if you don't have an attorney by your side in mediation or settlement negotiations, just like in Court.  Attorney Snead provides representation for family law cases on a fixed fee basis for settlement agreements or for mediations.  Attorney Snead is also trained and certified in collaborative law.  During her legal career, she has tried over 100 cases involving both civil matters and criminal cases.  She currently represents clients in divorce matters, including child custody or timesharing issues, alimony, child support, as well as paternity cases and modifications of final orders. She also represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases, as well as criminal defense matters.  Attorney Snead is a Polk County, Florida native and began her career in the State Attorney's Office in Bartow, Florida.

We have 2 boys, ages 21 and 23, so my “spare time” is spent with them to the extent they have time for the parents. Otherwise, I like to hike and anything water-related (swimming, boating, etc) and as the “Voice of the Highlanders” – public address announcer for our local high school baseball and football teams.

There is simply no substitute in the legal profession for experience and knowledge.  Scott K. Spivack brings over 25 years of legal experience to each client’s case.  Past President of the Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association from 2004-2006, Mr. Spivack maintains a Martindale-Hubbell rating of “BV”, indicating high to very high legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar.  Mr. Spivack concentrates his law practice in the areas of family law, criminal defense, eminent domain and civil/business litigation.. Mr. Spivack has extensive courtroom experience, having tried hundreds of cases before juries and judges throughout the State of Florida.  This experience has led to Mr. Spivack’s appearance as a commentator on Court TV.  Combining his experience in the courtroom with formidable negotiation skills, Mr. Spivack has always believed that the most effective way to represent his clients is through aggressive, zealous and proactive representation.  The wide range of cases Mr. Spivack has tried include:. Mr. Spivack graduated with a B.A. in History from Lehigh University in 1986, and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1989. During law school, Mr. Spivack was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award, representing excellence in the study of Jurisprudence.  Concerned with matters of legal ethics and professionalism, Mr. Spivack has obtained the level of Master in the Willson American Inn of Court, a group of 65-70 lawyers in Polk County who give back to the legal community by teaching the professional and ethical practice of law to less experienced lawyers.. Mr. Spivack and his wife, LaDella, are longtime residents of Lakeland.

Nick Pineiro is a native Floridian and Cuban-American. Nick graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he coordinated healthcare for injured workers under worker’s compensation.. Nick moved to Saint Petersburg in 2017 to attend Stetson University College of Law. During his time at law school, Nick worked as a law clerk focusing on Estate Planning and Probate Administration.. On his admission to the Bar, Nick began his career representing Florida insurance companies and major automotive manufacturers handling cases involving insurance coverage and breach of warranty claims. He now leverages his insight from defending major corporations to advocate for individuals.. Outside of the office, Nick enjoys hiking, off-roading, and exploring the country with his family. Together with his wife and two dogs, Nick has traveled across 23 states and counting.

Mason Pokorny was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. After high school, he moved to Florida to attend the University of Tampa where he was a Dean’s Scholarship recipient and a relief pitcher in the baseball program.. While at the University of Tampa, Mr. Pokorny’s academic studies were in the fields of Business Management and Marketing. Outside the classroom, Mr. Pokorny interned at the United States Attorney’s Office in Tampa in the Criminal Division and worked with the Boys and Girls Club of America. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in 2010.. After completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Pokorny attended law school at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mr. Pokorny graduated in May 2013 and became licensed to practice law in Florida in October 2013. His academic studies were focused on employment law.. During law school, Mr. Pokorny completed an internship program with Bay Area Legal Services in the Family Law Division and was also an In-House Counsel Intern at the Outback Steakhouse/Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. headquarters in Tampa, Florida.. Throughout law school, Mr. Pokorny was an active volunteer in the Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program assisting indigent litigants in family law matters. Additionally, Mr. Pokorny volunteered with the Palma Ceia Little League in Tampa, Florida.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pokorny was a law clerk for a private foreclosure and bankruptcy firm in Tampa, where he was primarily involved in the drafting of legal motions and memoranda. In November 2013, Mr. Pokorny joined Vecchio, Carrier, Feldman & Johannessen, PA as an Associate Attorney in the Lakeland office. Mr. Pokorny focuses on representation of employers and insurance carriers in litigation of workers’ compensation and employment related claims.

In 1998, Edward T. Mason began his legal career with the firm after graduating from the Florida State University School of Law. While initially involved in representing injured workers in Workers' Compensation proceedings, Mr. Mason has primarily focused on representing individuals in Social Security proceedings since March of 2000. Within the Social Security practice, he has appeared before the administrative law judges and handled appeals before the Appeals Council as well.. In addition to his active practice, Mr. Mason is involved in his church and community. He resides in Lakeland with his wife and two daughters.

I have served in the capacity as a Partner in private practice for more than a decade and have previously served as a Felony Prosecutor at the State Attorney’s Office of the 10th Judicial Circuit. Kevin has practiced law on a wide diversity of cases at both at the County and Circuit Court levels in State Court in Hillsborough, Dade, Hardee, Pinellas, Osceola, Polk and Highlands counties. He has also handled cases in Federal Court in the United States Middle District Court for Florida in Tampa.

Heidi Boulos is a 2005 graduate of Boston College Law School and is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Florida. Heidi is a seasoned practitioner focusing solely on divorce and family law matters. Heidi hasunique skills as she also earned her Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology. Prior to joining Sessums Law Group, P.A., Heidi had nearly 15years of family law experience. Her career started as a judicial law clerk in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts, followed by over seven yearsof experience as a divorce and family law associate, litigator, negotiator and mediator to primarily high net worth individuals through their divorces and other related matters. Subsequently, in April of 2014, Heidi began her own law firm, Boulos Family Law Group, LLC in Massachusetts. She has tried to conclusion a wide range of family law cases involving financially andemotionally complex custody, relocation, property division and support related issues. Heidi’s years as a practicing attorney with a psychology background enables her to represent a client zealously.. In addition to her significant trial experience, Heidi is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator.  Heidi frequently serves as mediator to bring contested matter to resolution while ensuring confidentialit, neutrality, compassion and cost-efficiency in the process.

Doug Burnetti focuses his practice on trial advocacy; representing clients who have been injured by the negligence of others.. Affiliations & Associations:. Education:

Attorney Tania Rivas is the founder of Rivas Law Group. She is a civil law attorney dedicated to serving seriously injured victims throughout central and southwest Florida. Attorney Rivas was born and raised in Tampa, Florida to a Cuban Immigrant and is fluent in Spanish. She is a follower of Jesus Christ whose heart's desire is to reflect the character of Christ to others. She has strong family ties to Wahneta, FL, a small Polk County town heavily populated by migrant workers. Because Mrs. Rivas is familiar with the unique challenges migrant workers face, she strove to study law and form a law practice dedicated to serving the local community of Tampa. Injury Attorney Rivas is active in the community and diligently works to bring justice to all, regardless of immigrant status. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and is a cum laude graduate of Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, FL.. Attorney Rivas has always represented injured victims, never insurance companies. Through her law practice in Winter Haven, Tampa, and Land O Lakes, FLorida, she has realized her dream of serving the community and helping others. Her compassion for the injured and deducation to personally serving clients sets her apart from many other personal injury law firms. As a Spanish Speaking attorney, she is able to reach Hispanic clients on a personal level while gaining a true understanding of their legal needs. Attorney Rivas is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and the Middle District of Florida. She is a member of the Florida Justice Association (FJA), and the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Polk County in Lakeland, Florida.. Mrs. Rivas is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Ben. They live in Tampa, Florida with their beautiful children, Trey and Bella and their beloved Boxer dog, Chino. Mrs. Rivas is passionate about all families and does not take lightly her role, as mother and wife, in shaping the future generation.

After being born in Winter Haven Hospital is 1966, I have lived in Winter Haven, Lake Alfred, Haines City, Auburndale and Lakeland. I Graduated from Auburndale High School in 1984 and started attending Polk Community College.  After graduating from PCC I married Caroline, my high school sweetie, and was promoted from truck loader to Package Delivery Driver at UPS.  After having my first child, I realized that I wanted to provide more opportunity for my children so I left UPS and moved into family housing at the University of Florida where I had my second son and obtained my Bachelors Degree.  From there, I was accepted into one of the best law schools in the Country so I moved to The Ohio State University.  While in Ohio, we learned my wife was pregnant with twins and decided we needed to get closer to family so I applied to Florida State University College of Law and landed an internship monitoring criminal law legislation for the Florida Public Defender Association.  We were blessed with twin daughters and I completed my law studies and returned to Ohio for graduation ceremonies where I obtained my Juris Doctorate degree.  With the help of four amazing children as inspiration I have been blessed with a loyal client base and solid growth since going into private practice in 2001. I have an "empty nest" now, oldest finished with his bachelor's degree at UCF after a collegiate football career and now the twins are Florida State Cheerleaders!  Did I mention I was blessed?