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Family law issues are stressful, complex and highly emotional. We offer personal, immediate and compassionate attention and representation to our clients in all areas of family law including contested child time-sharing (custody) including unique issues involving same sex couples, complex issues regarding equitable distribution of assets and debts, paternity actions, child support and alimony, and collaborative law and mediation services.  Each case is unique so we present options of resolution including negotiation, mediation, collaborative case approach as well as litigation and trial when necessary.  Call to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your options.

Eric Boughman advises clients primarily engaged in the business of healthcare and technology. He has a broad base of knowledge and experience from which he draws upon to craft solutions to complicated legal problems.. Eric also provides general counsel to business owners and investors takes pride in building long-lasting relationships with clients.. A sampling of issues Eric has faced with clients include: regulatory compliance; professional licensing; negotiating, drafting, and resolving disputes over employment agreements and independent contractor agreements, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements; fraud and abuse matters; payment disputes and third-party payer audits; insurance and medicare/medicaid payment disputes; legal issues involving software telemedecine and digital health; legal issues involvng SaaS, PaaS and other technology issues; intellectual property licensing; physician and health care marketing; internet marketing; privacy, defamation, and reputation issues; corporate structuring and governance matters; shareholder, member, and partner agreements, disputes, derivative actions, and business separations and divorces; asset protection, seizure, and defense; tax disputes in  U.S. Tax Court and local forums; government forfeiture matters, and several others.. Eric has been admitted to practice law in Florida and Nevada, as well as in the U.S. Tax Court and other courts throughout the country on a pro hac vice basis for specific matters.. Eric is rated AV – Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a frequent writer and presenter in the areas of asset protection, technology, and healthcare and writes a blog at .. Eric graduated, magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School after earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force. His duty included tours in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

David D. Mouery, “Dave,” is an Ohio native who decided to move to Florida after the “Blizzard of ’78” to escape the cold Midwest winters. He has over 40 years of experience in the film, television and music businesses on both the production and legal sides. Dave is a graduate from the Ohio State University with a BA in Radio and Television Communication. Following graduation from OSU, he moved to Florida and worked for 18 years in the film and television production departments of the Walt Disney Company. While at Disney, he managed and oversaw various production and technical departments including, television audio, film sound, film and television camera, post-production and the recording studio. Dave also participated in the filming and taping of programs associated with the opening of Euro Disneyland.. Some of Dave’s many television and film production credits include: “The New Mickey Mouse Club,” “Walt Disney’s Very Merry Christmas Parade,” “Walt Disney’s Happy Easter Parade,” “MTV’s Remote Control,” “Walt Disney’s Fourth of July Spectacular,” “Splash II,” “ The New Adventures of Tarzan,” “Divorce Court,” “Star Search,” “Amateur Hour,” “Dick Clark’s Happy New Year Special,” “Full House,” “Honey I Blew Up The Kids,” “Thunder In Paradise,” “That’s My Dog,” ”BET’s” “St. Lucia Jazz Fest,” and “Teen Win, Lose, or Draw.”. After 18 wonderful and memorable years with Disney, Dave decided to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming an attorney and went to law school to earn his juris doctor degree. While attending the Barry University School of Law, he worked as a law clerk for a law firm in Orlando, Florida, was the Managing Editor of the Barry Law Review, and published a legal note entitled Trademark Law and the Bottom Line—Coke Is It! He graduated with honors from law school in 2002.. Following law school, Dave became a staff attorney for the Honorable Earle W. Peterson of the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals in Daytona Beach Florida, the first Florida DCA law clerk ever from his law school. After two years with Judge Peterson at the Fifth DCA, he practiced and still practices law in the entertainment, intellectual property and corporate law areas representing production companies, recording artists, actors and actresses, internet companies and entertainment corporations. Dave served as the entertainment attorney for “Gina D’s Kids Club” a children’s television show which currently airs on Trinity Broadcasting Network worldwide.. Dave also spent six years as an Assistant Dean at Barry University School of Law where he taught legal writing for the bar exam. He currently teaches Entertainment Business Law, Entertainment Business Ethics, Intellectual Property, and Television and Digital Network Management classes for the Los Angeles Film School.. Dave is the author of the book, “Essay Writing for the Florida Bar Exam” and tutors students around the country taking bar exams.. Currently, Dave focuses his practice on trademark, copyright, and entertainment law. He is also working on several entertainment projects and writing a book on film and television production at the Walt Disney Company in the 80’s and 90’s.. Dave and Gina, his wife of 26 years, are the proud parents of two talented children, Francesca and David. The family loves to travel together, especially cruising. The family are members of Annunciation Catholic Church. In his personal time, Dave loves to write, play golf, attend his daughter’s musical theater productions, and is an avid Ohio State Football fan.. Dave is a member of the Florida Bar and admitted to practice in Florida and the United States Middle District in Florida as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Dan DeCiccio. Over 30 years of litigation experience. The goal is money in the client's pocket. Compensation means matching with money the client's harms and losses. Some of the greatest American documents, the Declaration of Independence (Jefferson), the United States Constitution (Madison) and the Emancipation Proclamation (Lincoln) were penned by lawyers. My thinking was who would not want to be part of that proud tradition.  I chose to be a lawyer. As a lawyer, one could make a difference, help people; history proved that to be true.. I was born and raised in North Providence, Rhode Island, was graduated from the University of Rhode Island and obtained a law degree at the New England School of Law  in Boston, Massachusetts.  Having passed the state bar examinations of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Florida, I married Sheila, and we moved to central Florida in 1982 where I have been practicing law ever since.. Over the last 30 years my law practice has focused mainly on the prosecution and defense of civil matters in the area of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, motor vehicle accident, workers' compensation and employment matters. I received board certification in workers’ compensation law in 1989.. Early on in my law practice I represented a man who suffered a serious workers' compensation spinal cord injury and obtained a good and fair recovery for him. In handling his case I befriended an expert, Mike, who was actually hired by the other side in the case. Mike was a quadriplegic and owned a rehabilitation company that catered to spinal cord patients like him and my client. Spending time with Mike at his home and in his specially equipped van exposed me to what a catastrophic injury does to a person and how an injury changes a person's life. As a side note, Mike had been a Navy SEAL before his injury so Mike's journey was itself a very difficult one.. Mike became one of my closest friends, and he introduced me firsthand to the challenges faced by brain injured and spinal cord clients. Mike and clients that share catastrophic injuries are, in my way of thinking, heroes; every day just the little things we take for granted, like getting out of bed or eating, are performed by such folks (or for them) with a great deal of effort and difficulty and without complaint, praise or reward.. Ever since then, fighting for spinal cord and brain injured clients has been the most rewarding part of my law practice. These folks are the most seriously injured and need the hands of an experienced lawyer to guide them through a legal system that would otherwise present insurmountable obstacles.

Brian Shank is an associate attorney at Pearson Bitman LLP. He is a Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law, and has over a decade of experience representing large organizational clients from automobile and recreational vehicle manufacturers to global design consultancies, contractors, and suppliers.. Brian’s experience ranges from automotive and recreational vehicle warranty, Lemon Law, and products liability litigation to construction, commercial, and insurance matters.  His practice focuses on the representation of design professionals in complex construction litigation in federal and state court, as well as in appeals and alternative dispute resolution processes.  He has represented design professionals in errors and omissions claims involving a broad spectrum of disciplines from roadway, stormwater, wastewater, structural, environmental, and geotechnical engineering to architecture and landscape architecture.. Brian has also handled the defense of complex personal injury and wrongful death claims brought against design professionals relating to roadway design and maintenance of traffic issues, as well as in professional licensure proceedings.  Brian has represented architects and landscape architects in errors and omissions claims involving both horizontal and vertical construction.  Brian was heavily involved in defending a Fortune Top 100 engineering firm from design defect claims relating to a $325 million Florida airport project.. Brian’s practice also has a special emphasis on the representation of multi-national mobile space and heavy equipment suppliers in construction, commercial, and collections litigation.  He is privileged to regularly support in-house legal departments advising on risk avoidance, and in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contract documents for commercial transactions.. Practice Areas:

Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer;. U.S. Federal Court, Middle District of Florida;. U.S. Federal Court, Northern District of Florida;. U.S. Federal Court, Southern District of Florida;. U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals;. U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals;. U.S. Supreme Court Bar;. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces;. Represents attorneys in bar grievance and bar discipline cases;. Represents clients in Central Florida in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Polk and Lake Counties (Orlando, Sanford, Kissimmee, Melbourne, Viera, Bartow and Tavares);. Federal practice;. Federal Mortgage Fraud;. RICO;. Internet and Traveling to Meet Minor Charges (throughout Florida). Specialized defense of sex crime allegation. Specialized defense of child pornography allegation

Attorney Nikhil Patel has years of experience working as a bankruptcy attorney. He has represented many debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases and attended numerous 341 hearings. Beyond bankruptcy law, Attorney Patel has worked on a legal team to prepare large commercial litigation cases. By focusing exclusively on bankruptcy law, Attorney Patel can offer his clients a superior understanding of the bankruptcy process and guide them through every step. He is fluent in Gujarati. For a skilled and experienced bankruptcy attorney in Seminole County, contact his firm at.. "I am driven by my goal to provide all of my clients with the best representation that I possibly can.  I strive to be a very personable attorney and pride myself in being available to speak to my clients when they need me.  If you have questions for me, you can email me directly or visit our website and ask us a question from there. Remember our consultations are free."

Attorney Brandon Gans graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. While attending FSU, he served as President of the FSU chapter of the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. He then went on to graduate from Barry University School of Law in Orlando, acquiring legal knowledge in criminal procedure and trial advocacy.. Attorney Gans graduated from the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy in Havana, Florida. During this full-time five-month police academy, he was trained in all aspects of law enforcement. Upon completion of the academy, he was certified to serve as a law enforcement officer in the State of Florida.. Before founding Gans Law in 2016, Attorney Gans practiced criminal and traffic defense for three years in one of Orlando’s premier defense firms. Prior to becoming a defense attorney, he served as a prosecutor for the State of Florida for three years. He served in Lake County for a year and a half before transferring to Orange County. As a prosecutor, his duties included meeting with law enforcement, filing criminal charges, gathering evidence, arguing motions, conducting depositions, and taking cases to trial. His three years was split between misdemeanor and felony court. Attorney Gans handled a number of high-profile cases and was designated as a Special Prosecutor on assignment from the Governor of Florida. In addition to his experience as a prosecutor, Attorney Gans has three years of service as a Deputy Sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit.. Attorney Gans’ experience as both a Deputy Sheriff and a State Prosecutor provides a unique advantage in defending criminal cases. He has a working knowledge of police procedures and knows what the government requires to build their criminal cases. As criminal defense attorney, he is able to put his knowledge and skills into action to obtain the best possible results for his clients.. After over a decade of education and experience in the criminal justice system, Attorney Brandon Gans works diligently in applying those skills when representing all of his clients.

Ashley D. Parker is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by the Florida Bar. In being awarded that distinction, Mr. Parker is recognized as an expert in the area of criminal trial law.. Mr. Parker is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida and U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Parker currently serves on the Board of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. Mr. Parker grew up outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia in Business Management and went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. Following law school, Mr. Parker moved to Central Florida to continue his passion for defending others. Mr. Parker has experience handling all types of criminal cases from beginning to end and is committed to achieving the most favorable results for his clients. He has successfully defended clients on felony, misdemeanor, DUI, and traffic related cases.

Andrew Nickolaou is a founding partner at Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. He practices exclusively in divorce, marital and family law and is Board Certified in Marital & Family Law by the Florida Bar, a distinction currently achieved by only 275 attorneys in the entire state of Florida and 16 in Orange County, Florida.. Andrew is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and is available to mediate family cases.. Andrew and his partner, Ophelia Bernal-Mora Nickolaou, joined forces in March 2016 to form the unique and boutique husband and wife family law team at Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. Together, Andrew and Ophelia take a practical and team-based approach to all of their cases and clients to deliver the highest quality experience and representation. This focus has derived the firm's motto and mission as the Orlando Family Team, here to serve the needs of families involved in marital and family law related disputes throughout Central Florida.. Andrew was born in Chicago, Illinois and relocated to Florida as a teenager, where he has lived since. He graduated from the University of Florida, with honors, acquiring a Bachelor of Arts. He then proceeded to law school, where he earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Barry University – Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando with high honors in the top 5% of his class.. During law school, Andrew focused on the art of courtroom trial advocacy as an active member of the Barry Law School Trial Team, a National Championship winning trial advocacy team. Besides participating as a member in multiple national competitions, Andrew also was the champion of the law school trial team intramural tournament. Andrew also received the Book Award, the honor of achieving the highest grade in the class, for Trial Advocacy.. In addition to his courtroom training, Andrew focused heavily on legal research and writing and was a respected member of the Barry University Law Review, where he served as a note and comment editor. In respect of Andrew’s legal research and writing skills, he served as a writing center leader in the law school, as well as a research assistant for professors on multiple occasions. Andrew also received the book award for Legal Research and Writing.. Andrew has had the experience of participating in various internships, including a judicial internship with the Honorable Anthony Johnson in the 9th Circuit Court, and serving as a law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida. Andrew formerly worked at Katz & Phillips, P.A. as a paralegal and Associate Attorney.. As a paralegal and attorney, Andrew has quickly developed the skills necessary to aggressively represent his clients in all aspects of his practice areas.. Practice Areas:. ·        Divorce, Marital & Family Law - including areas of divorce (contested and uncontested), paternity, custody, alimony, child support, modifications, relocations, high net worth divorces, etc.. ·        Domestic Violence Injunctions. ·        Family Law Appeals. Andrew lives in the Orlando, Florida area with his beautiful wife and children.  He is an active member in the community and serves as a Guardian ad Litem Attorney with the Orange County Legal Aid Society's Guardian ad Litem program.. We welcome you to contact our office regarding your family law related case to see how our unique husband and wife team dynamic can assist you. Thank you for considering Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. and the Orlando Family Team.

Alexandre M. Mestdagh started his law career at a boutique transactional and civil litigation law firm focusing on real estate and business law matters. There he advised clients, which included individuals, developers, businesses and lenders, on various residential and commercial real estate and business transactions. Since starting the firm in 2007 Mr. Mestdagh has represented clients in all facets of acquiring, disposing and leasing of real estate and businesses. His focus also includes representing individuals in the area of timeshare disputes and transfers, as well as appellate matters. Utilizing his experience in business finance, Mr. Mestdagh represents lenders in commercial finance matters and advises clients on asset protection.Mr. Mestdagh was born in Brussels, Belgium and raised in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Mestdagh attended Bishop Moore High School and graduated cum laude from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. Mr. Mestdagh obtained his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and a Master of Science in Real Estate in Finance from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business.Mr. Mestdagh is also fluent in English and French. With a fondness for outdoor activities, Mr. Mestdagh brings the same focus and dedication to your legal needs.

A former insurance defense attorney of 13+ years who has also successfully tried Plaintiff’s personal injury and complex commercial cases, Kimberly Lorenz is honored to now serve as a Certified Mediator for her colleagues from both sides of the aisle in their personal injury, premises liability, negligent security, contract, trust, probate and guardianship matters. Having litigated and tried the same types of cases she currently mediates, Kimberly draws on her up-to-date knowledge of the law and her understanding of the factors affecting both sides to effect resolution in cases involving even the most difficult of claims or clients.. A skilled trial attorney with an ongoing litigation practice, Kimberly applies the same meticulous analysis and proactive approach to her mediations. This, combined with her compassion and understanding of the delicate situations and dynamics which can lead parties to litigate, makes her an efficient and effective mediator for even the most difficult of cases.