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“I try to see and hear things from my client's point of view. Once I earn their trust, my clients come to know that they can count on me to put their best case forward, as long as it is truthful. When I believe in a client's case, I will go the extra mile and then some to achieve what I believe they are entitled to under the law.”. I received my legal education from the University of Florida School of Law, where I graduated with honors in 1986.  Following graduation, I worked as an assistant to a judge in the Fifth Diistrict Court of Appeals, which decides all appeals for the Central Florida area.  Afterwards,  I worked with several large lawfirms, until I started my own law firm in 2006.  I enjoy practicing as a small firm so that I can provide direct and personal service to my clients.  I  believe that being someone's lawyer is a special relationship based on trust.  I truely enjoy using my skills, knowledge, and expertise to help my clients resolve what may be the most serious problem that they will ever have.. I am board certified as an expert in civil trial law by the Florida Bar.  I have extensive experience litigating cases involving professional malpractice, personal injuries, insurance disputes, real estate disputes, and business disputes.  I have represented clients seeking compensation, and I have also defended clients who are being sued.  My experience in representing clients on both sides of a case gives me a deeper understanding of how to achieve the best outcome for my clients, whether it be a favorable settlemnent, or a victory in the courtroom.

With over 24 years of proven legal skill, Attorney Lauren Ilvento has the skills and understanding to help you fight for the future you and your family deserve. Ilvento Law, P.A. has experience with both local and international laws, and they stand ready to help you prepare the case that stands strong in support of your interests. Their team also helps with business law concerns, making it easy to get experienced legal advice without an in-house retainer fee. Call today and schedule your consultation to learn more about how you can obtain the best possible outcome for your situation.

With over 20 years in the legal profession, I have had the opportunity to work with great people and businesses.  My experience spans from litigiation to transactional cases...from complex civil litigation to complex criminal litigation....from business formation to mergers and acquisitions.  I have represented multi-national companies and government entities, while making time to also provide pro-bono services to many in my community.  My unique understanding of the many cultures within our community also gives me the insight needed to be an effective mediator.  I have successfully mediated numerous cases, from simple contract disputes to complex multi milion dollar claims. I also take time to teach these skills to other lawyers and mediators.  Despite all of these accomplishments, my true treasure is my family. Quality time with my wife, kids and other family members is a priority.

William C. Voight, II was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. He graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida with a B.A. in History and a minor in Business Administration.  Upon graduating, William worked in the finance industry, an area in which he continues to maintain a close affiliation.   William is currently active in the management of a local financial firm, which he co-founded in 2004.  During this time, William earned his JD at Barry University School of Law.. William is a member of the Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar Association, and the Bar of the District of Columbia.

While working as a Director for a major Military Defense Contractor Kevin C. Maxwell was inspired to attend Law School. While in Law School, at the Barry University School of Law, Mr. Maxwell co-founded the Richard Senate branch of Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity and appointed to the position of Supreme Court Justice of Honor court. He achieved these honors and graduated Suma Cum Laude from Barry University all while working full time. After passing the Florida State Bar, Attorney Maxwell, joined the practice of Retired Judge Dominic Salfi, where the firm’s focus was on Criminal, Personal Injury and Family Law matters. In 2004 Attorney Maxwell joined the firm of Mr. Thomas A Vaughn II as an associate. In 2005 Mr. Maxwell formed a partnership with Mr. Vaughn creating the firm of Vaughn and Maxwell. The primary focus was on Claimant’s rights in the area of worker’s compensation.. In 2008, Attorney Maxwell dissolved the partnership with Attorney Vaughn. Taking all the knowledge and experience he had garnered as a lawyer and the 18 plus years of business acumen, Attorney Maxwell established his own firm. His current practice, The Office of Kevin C. Maxwell & Associates, focuses on a wide variety of practice areas. In 2012, Mr. Maxwell secured the seventh largest a jury verdict award in an Auto Accident case in the country, where his client was awarded over $27.5 million dollars in Damages.He can be reached at or on the 24 HOUR HOTLINE

Sean Méndez-Catlin earned his Bachelors Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 and his Law Degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Sean also earned his Masters in Music Business from The University of Miami's Frost School of Music. During his Undergraduate and Legal education, Sean had a large focus on Immigration and criminal issues. Sean also learned about business and intellectual property while he completed his Business and Legal Studies minor through The Wharton School of Business at UPenn. Sean continued his interest during his time at UM, where he participated in the UM immigration clinic and completed a Masters in Music Business with UM's Frost School of Music. Sean then began work at the State Attorney's Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando Florida. with over three years experience at the Office, Sean handled thousands of cases from start to completion. Sean prosecuted simple possession, battery, misdemeanor traffic, burglaries, firearm cases, and drug trafficking cases. Sean also went to Trial or prepared a Trial for all of these offense. Sean was awarded the 2017 MADD DUI Prosecutor award of Excellence for Central Florida. Sean utilized his time as a prosecutor to build a vast Statutory knowledge and his reputation with the Judges, Clerks, prosecutors, defense attorneys, police officers, and court deputies.

Scott R. Rost is a Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation attorney, with over 25 years experience helping clients with business and property issues in Florida. His broad practice includes state and federal court litigation in all types of commercial, real estate and corporate disputes, as well as business and property transactions including residential and commercial real estate. Mr. Rost focuses on his clients' practical needs and strives to generate efficient, cost-effective benefits for business people who have choices among lawyers and who understand their own business needs.

Romaine Brown is an experienced trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Brown is actively involved in all strategy decisions, hearings and trials, and deals on a personal basis with each client.. Ms. Brown is recognized as Rising Star by the prestigious Super Lawyers rating service. She is Lead Council Rated in Family Law and Immigration by LawInfo and has received an outstanding 15 Year Community Service Award from Martindale-Hubbell. Appointments canbe scheduled online at . Atty. Brown practices in Orange County, Seminole County, Brevard County, St. Lucie, Martin and West Palm Beach Counties and handles cases throughout the State of Florida.. Her practice is focused on. Ms. Brown is admitted to practice law in Florida, the U.S. Southern District, Middle District of Florida and Immigration in all 50 States.

Roberto Santoni is a top business attorney and entreprenuer that provides in-house legal counsel to small businesses and startups throughout the state of Florida. Roberto received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Law before moving to Central Florida to begin work as a civil litigator.. While working with companies of all sizes, Roberto was drawn to the needs of small businesses that did not have access to the same legal attention as larger firms.. In order to provide a solution, Roberto founded Santoni Law, P.A., an Orlando practice that offers in-house counsel to small businesses, service companies and specialized businesses at an affordable price.. While not at work, Roberto Santoni is an active member in the Orlando comminity. He serves as Treasurer for the Orange County Bar Association's Real Property Subcommittee, volunteers his time Legal Aid Society's Guardian ad Litem program, and takes part in local philanthropies such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida.

Robert is a seasoned trial attorney and partner at Willhoit Law Office PLLC in Orlando, Florida. Known for his proven experience in criminal defense and unwavering commitment to client advocacy, Robert brings years of experience and a results-driven approach to each case he handles.. Before joining Willhoit Law Office, Robert served as the Chief Deputy Clerk & Comptroller of Osceola County, where he led key operations and ensured the efficient management of court records, financial services, and public records. His dedication to upholding standards of excellence extended to his previous role overseeing the Kissimmee office of Hollander & Azcano, PA, where he managed cases across four Central Florida counties.. Robert began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida's 18th Judicial Circuit, where he developed his expertise as a trial court attorney while defending clients in a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases, including DUI, controlled substance offenses, and firearm violations.. Robert earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, with a concentration in Advocacy, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Fairfield University. His legal expertise, combined with his dedication to protecting clients' rights, makes Robert an invaluable advocate for those facing legal challenges in the Orlando area.

Over twenty years ago I started my own DUI criminal defense law firm in Orlando called Private Counsel, LLC.  Private Counsel is a private law firm with sections dedicated to all criminal defense work, Assault an Battery/Domestic Battery Defense, traffic tickets, with an emphasis on helping people accused of DUI. I also assist UCF students who have found themselves in trouble at UCF for Golden Rule violations or .02 BAC DMV suspensions.. My practice is focused on DUI and CRIMINAL DEFENSE.

My business, technical, and legal background combine to provide incredible value and insight to the business giants of tomorrow.

Mr. Sheffler focuses his practice on representation of businesses involved in a wide range of industries and on issues including business litigation, commercial collection, business strategy and contract negotiation. Additionally, Mr. Sheffler represents clients in the construction industry throughout Florida on issues involving Florida's Construction Lien law, payment bond claims and varied construction related matters.. Mr. Sheffler graduated from the University of Florida's College of Business Administration in 1987. In 1990, he graduated from the University of Florida College of Law receiving his Juris Doctorate degree and has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1991. He is a member of the Florida Bar, American Bar Association, and American Inns of Court.. Mr. Sheffler was an associate with the Law Offices of Robert Worman from 1991-1994. He then served as President and corporate attorney to his family's food and paper goods distribution business in central Florida from 1994 until 2002. Mr. Sheffler returned to the full time practice of law as an associate with the Law Offices of Robert B. Worman in 2002. In January 2006, he became a shareholder and partner in the firm now known as Worman & Sheffler, P.A.. By having been intimately involved in the daily operations of the wholesale distribution business, Mr. Sheffler developed a working knowledge and familiarity with issues involving credit analysis, open account sales, warehousing and varied business matters that gives him a unique understanding of many of the business issues facing his clients.. Mr. Sheffler has conducted several seminars on such topics as business credit analysis and debt collection under Florida law as well as Florida's Construction Lien Law. He has also lectured for the National Business Institute.. Mr. Sheffler has been active in many community and civic organizations, and in 2006 and 2007 volunteered as a member of the Executive Steering Committee for AAU Baseball for the state of Florida.

Litigation lawyer H. Clay Parker, IV is a sixth-generation Floridian who offers more than three decades of knowledge and experience in the areas of civil litigation, including negotiated settlements, alternative dispute resolution, and trial. He is recognized for his commitment to providing the highest level of client service and professionalism, earning him the respected AV Preeminent rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognized peer rating available, reflecting high ethical standards and excellent legal skills.. Mr. Parker volunteers time as a guardian ad litem for abused and abandoned children through the Orange County Legal Aid. He is married and enjoys fishing, golfing, and the beach.

J. Kemp Brinson is a partner at Bloodworth Law, PLLC, in Orlando, Florida. Kemp has 14 years of business litigation, trust litigation, probate litigation, and employment law experience.. Kemp handles Business law cases including:. --Business Torts. --Shareholder & partner disputes. --Breach of contract. Trust & Probate Litigation cases including:. --Undue influence. --Tortious interference. --Accounting actions. --Breach of fiduciary duty. --Lack of capacity. Employment Law cases including:. Kemp founded The Brinson Law Firm in 2013 in Winter Haven, Florida. He practiced with Florida law firm Clark, Campbell, Lancaster & Munson, P.A., in Lakeland, Florida, and began his career with Straughn & Turner, P.A., in Winter Haven, Florida.. Kemp attended The George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C., and received his Juris Doctor in 2004. He attended North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C., and received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, was a Park Scholar, and graduated magna cum laude, in 2001.

I’m a corporate attorney who’s worked with businesses large and small. I understand the importance of good governance, and I love supporting entrepreneurs and organizations in achieving their goals while ensuring legal compliance and protection. Let’s connect and discuss how I can help you make meaningful progress on your entrepreneurial journey.

I was born and raised in Southeastern Massachusetts. As a third generation Portuguese American, my family instilled in me the drive to achieve and seize opportunities, thus prompting my move to Florida to attend Barry University Andreas School of Law.. Prior to attending law school, I gained valuable experience as an accountant for several publicly traded companies. Most notably, I was the Controller for an Orlando organization, a publicly-traded biotechnology company that manufactured and distributed dietary supplements and cosmetics through multi-level marketing (MLM also known as Direct Sales) and wholesale distribution channels. Upon receiving my juris doctor from Barry University, I became In-House Counsel for the organization and gained in depth knowledge of compliance in advertising and marking products governed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). My compliance experience also extends to PCI Compliance; Safe Harbor Laws; HIPAA Compliance; Multi-Level Marketing (Direct Sales) compliance issues; TCPA and other regulatory issues. I have also appeared before the FTC as a representative of GeneLink and assisted in successful negotiation of a consent order.. I have drafted numerous agreements for entities such as Exxon-Mobil, Longaberger, Johnson & Johnson, Johs Hopkins University, Kaiser Permanente, as well as for Government entities. I am able to help you with any of your business needs including business entity selection (C-corp, LLC, etc.), drafting contracts, NDA's exclusivity agreements, non-competes, independent contractor agreements, partnership agreements, joint ventures, corporate governance docs such as articles of incorporation, whistleblower, committee charters, etc., purchase and sales agreements, trademark prosecution and much much more.. I have been involved in corporate mergers and acquisitions performing due diligence preparation and review, licensing and sublicensing negotiations and contracting and many other complex areas of business. This coupled with my ability understand the financial impact of business decisions and background in regulatory compliance allos me to provide a full-circle level of expertise to a corporation and its growth.. Currently, I focus my practice on business and corporate matters, contracts, human resources audits to ensure companies are in line with federal and state labor and employment laws, real estate matters, outsourced general counsel services, FDA compliance in labels and labeling (advertising), FTC compliance and sales-force training for Multi-Level Marketing companies.. My legal experience within the business arena,combined with 13 years of finance, allows me to offer a well-rounded and unique set of skills to my clients helping them get and stay compliant and maintain corporate health through the full life-cycle of their business, from start to finish.

I was born and raised in Middletown, New York. In 1982 I was admittedto the Florida Bar, and I have been authorized to practice before District Court of the Middle District of Florida since 1983 andbefore the US. Court of Appeals since 1985. I received my B.A. (withhonors) in 1973 and my Ph.D. in 1977 from State University of New Yorkat Binghamton. In 1982 I received my J.D from Cornell University. I wasan editor of the Cornell Law Review and am the author of a book andnumerous articles. After practicing law with many prestigious law firms in Central FloridaI opened my own law firm in 1998. I made the decision to open my ownfirm so that I would have unfettered ability to provide clients withthe level of representation and customer care that I believe eachclient is entitled to. I have created a boutique style law firm thatfocuses on client care. My firm has been structured with the specificobjective of allowing clients the ability to actively engage in theircase through ensuring that each client has frequent communication withtheir legal team and involvement with the strategies deigned to meeteach client's specific desires. It is my mission to aggressively represent my clients in a fashion thatassures they are afforded the full extent of their legal rights, whilefocusing on their specific goals and needs.

I have been licensed as an attorney since September 1995.  I graduated from the University of Alabama in 1995.  I went to work as a criminal prosecutor for a District Attorney's office in Central Alabama.  After a couple of years (and 16 jury trials) I started my own practice.  In 2000, I moved to Florida and began working in the medical malpractice defense and general insurance defense field.. I presently practice in the areas of insurance coverage, SIU, property coverage and liability claims, auto liability and bad faith litigation.

I am a founding partner at the law firm of Brandt Immigration, specializing in immigration law.  I have extensive litigation experience, allowing me to successfully represent clients in Immigration and Federal Courts.. I devote a substantial portion of my immigration practice to deportation defense, both in Immigration Court and before deportation officers at Immigration Customs and Enforcement’s Detention and Removal Offices throughout the U.S. I also regularly represent individuals, families, and businesses in an expansive array of interviews and appearances before immigration officials.. Additionally, I assist both individuals and businesses in obtaining temporary visas and permanent resident status in a variety of categories, including visas for businesses, investment visas, student visas, exchange visitors, and artists and entertainers. Finally, I have extensive experience in handling criminal related matters in both immigration cases and in County Courts regarding criminal traffic infractions involving immigrants, who often encounter problems obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses.. I am a first generation Cuban-American who is fluent in Spanish, I come from an immigrant family, and have witnessed the challenges that immigrants face in the United States first hand. As a result, I founded Brandt Immigration based upon our shared vision to serve the cause of immigrants.

I am a Florida Bar board certified construction attorney practicing civil litigation with an emphasis on construction and commercial disputes. I represent owners, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers in residential and commercial construction. I handle matters involving construction liens (mechanic's liens), surety bonds, contract drafting, review and revision, contract negotiations, change order disputes, and construction defect claims.  I am rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards.  I have also received the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star award in Construction Litigation.

I am a co-founder of Walsh Banks Law, located in Orlando, Florida. Since 2005, the primary focus of my practice has been business law, franchise law, real estate law and contract law.. I've worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from individual entrepreneurs and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations. I've provided legal assistance and representation to clients as they’ve formed new companies, started new entrepreneurial ventures, provided legal assistance for business expansion, corporate reorganization, and helped develop exit strategies through the development of succession plans or the sale of the business.. This includes extensive experience representing startup and existing franchisors; as well as franchisees looking to buy their first franchise, sell an existing franchise or become a master franchisee.. Whether coordinating complicated contract negotiations, assisting nonprofits gain their tax-exempt status, or providing outside general counsel services my goal is to help clients succeed by providing clear, practical legal advice and representation.. I am a member of the Florida Bar Association, Business Law Section and Tax Section, Orange County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Supreme Court Bar. As such, I have been admitted to practice law in the state of Florida, and before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

I am a business and technology attorney with Whitehouse & Cooper, which has offices in Orlando and Tampa. The firm's practice areas include business law, technology law (including e-Discovery), and marketing law.

Gary primarily handles litigation, mediation and arbitration for business, real estate and employment disputes.. Gary is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in business litigation and has previously served six years on The Florida Bar's Business Litigation Certification Committee. He has served on the 9th Judicial Circuit's Business Court Formation Committee. Gary is active in the George C. Young American Inn of Court, holds a "Master" designation, serves on its board of directors and is the former president from 2011 to 2013.  He also served on The Florida Bar's Board of Legal Specialization and Education for six years and currently serves on the Orange County Bar Association's Executive Council as an elected member.. In addition, Gary is a certified circuit civil and appellate mediator as well as a trained and qualified arbitrator. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association's employment, commercial, and financial arbitration and mediation panels. Gary provides alternative resolution services for business, employment and real estate disputes as a mediator, an arbitrator and a voluntary trial resolution judge.

Donna L. Draves has been practicing law in Florida for over 40 years and practices in the following areas: Business/Corporate Law, International Law, Contracts, Entertainment Law, and Litigation. She has successfully litigated thousands of cases over the course of her career. She is devoted to her clients and always strives to achieve the best possible results for them.