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Daniel Gutierrez is an attorney located in Orlando, Florida who specializes in civil litigation.  He attended the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science from the College of Journalism and Communications along with a Minor in Business Administration.  Mr. Gutierrez was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor from Stetson University in 2006, where he received various awards for research and writing.. Mr. Gutierrez clerked for the Attorney General of Florida’s Civil Litigation Division, where he was involved in a wide variety of civil actions representing the State of Florida in both State and Federal Court.  In 2007, he began practicing in Orlando, where he focused on insurance, injury, and business litigation.  Mr. Gutierrez currently represents individuals, associations, and corporations in various civil matters throughout the State of Florida.

Daniel Arturo Pérez, Esq. has been practicing labor and employment, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and Family & Medical Leave law since November 2000.  Attorney Pérez also practices catastrophic accident and personal injury law.. Attorney Pérez is a Central Florida local having graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1992 and the University of Central Florida in 1996.  Attorney Pérez graduated from the George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C. in May 2000 and he was admitted to the Florida Bar Association in November 2000.. During law school (and immediately thereafter), Attorney Pérez worked for a labor and employment boutique law firm in Washington, D.C. representing federal employees working across the United States, Europe, and Asia.  In 2003, Attorney Pérez returned to his home state of Florida where he continues to practice labor and employment law and also accident law.. Attorney Pérez has the unique experience of representing federal civil service employees working for various federal administrative agencies (e.g., the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the National Aeronautics & Space Administration  ("NASA"), and the Internal Revenue Service).. Attorney Pérez has extensive experience representing public and private sector clients before state and federal trial and appellate courts and before various agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Office of Federal Operations, the Florida Commission on Human Relations, the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.  Furthermore, Attorney Pérez has extensive experience litigating cases involving employment contracts, non-compete agreements, independent contractor agreements, unpaid wages, unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime wages, and unpaid commissions.. On a personal note, if the universe were to issue Attorney Pérez a performance evaluation, it would state that he is a gifted surfer, skillful boater, good poker player, satisfactory fisherman, mediocre wakeboarder, and unsatisfactory (frankly, dangerous) golfer who enjoys traveling to warm, tropical destinations with his beautiful wife and two amazing children when he finds the time in between his busy and active litigation schedule.. Attorney Pérez is eager to speak with you about your labor and employment or personal injury case.  Below, please see a list of Attorney Pérez's results on behalf of his labor and employment clients and his personal injury clients.. Pérez Law, P.A.: Accidents • Employment • Trials • Appeals. Labor & Employment Results:. • Horacio M. v. William Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, EEOC Appeal No. 0120170934 (April 9, 2019)(EEOC Office of Federal Operations decision reversing an Administrative Judge’s summary judgment dismissal for the agency and ordering an evidentiary hearing for Attorney Pérez's client in a same-sex sexual harassment, gender-stereotyping, and EEO retaliation case).. • Noel v. Terrace of St. Cloud, LLC, Case No. 6:14-cv-00597-Orl-40DAB, Doc. 125 (November 3, 2015)($93, jury verdict for Attorney Pérez's client in a Family & Medical Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities Act retaliation case).. • Lin v. Jerry Demings, Sheriff of Orange County, Florida, Case No. 5D15-4271 (Fla. 5th DCA April 28, 2017)(Florida Fifth DCA opinion reversing summary judgment order for the Sheriff’s Office in an age discrimination case under the Florida Civil Rights Act and ordering jury trial for Attorney Pérez's client).. • ME Clermont, LLC d/b/a Massage Envy of Clermont v. Vela, Case No. 2014-CA-368 (Fla. 5th Jud. Cir. June 20, 2014)(post-evidentiary hearing Order denying employer’s Motion for Injunction in case alleging that Attorney Pérez's client breached her covenant not-to-compete).. • Dieppa v. U.S. Department of the Air Force, EEOC Appeal No. 0120130166 (May 7, 2014)(EEOC Office of Federal Operations decision awarding Attorney Pérez's client pain and suffering damages, expungement of retaliatory performance evaluation, EEO training for the retaliating management officials, and attorney's fees, paralegal fees, and costs).. • Affiliated Transport Corporation v. Laboy and Delgado, Case No. 48-2013-ca-10364-O (Fla. 9th Jud. Cir. December 12, 2013)(post-evidentiary hearing Order granting Attorney Pérez's corporate client’s Motion for Injunction in case where its former contractors breached their covenants not-to-compete).. • Martin v. Brevard County Public Schools, 616 F.3d 349 (11th Cir. 2008)(post-appellate argument opinion reversing summary judgment for school board and holding that Attorney Pérez's client, a grandfather, stood in loco parentis to his granddaughter warranting his request for FMLA leave to care for his grandchild).. • Mister v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, EEOC No. 510-2008-ncv-103 (U.S. EEOC Miami District Office March 2, 2008)(post-bench hearing judgment against federal agency finding race and color discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) and awarding Attorney Pérez's client $20,000 for pain and suffering damages; $65,000 for back-pay, interest, out-of-pocket medical expenses, and lost retirement benefits as well as reinstatement, rescission of discipline, and attorney’s fees, paralegal fees, and costs).. • Demers v. Adams Homes of Northwest Florida, Inc., No. 08-13044 (11th Cir. March 20, 2009)(Eleventh Circuit opinion affirming summary judgment for Attorney Pérez's client finding employee status under the FMLA and Title VII, affirming monetary judgment for employee, and reinstating the jury’s punitive damages award against the employer).. • Demers v. Adams Homes of Northwest Florida, Inc., 876 F.Supp. 3d. 376 (M.D. Fla. November 7, 2007)(Order granting Attorney Pérez's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and ruling that his client was covered under the FMLA and was not an independent contractor of the employer.  On March 26, 2008, after a 6-day jury trial, the jury returned a verdict for Attorney Pérez's client finding retaliation because of her request for pregnancy leave and awarded her $100,000 for compensatory and punitive damages and the Court awarded Attorney Pérez attorney’s fees, paralegal fees, and costs).. • Alford v. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, EEOC No. 510-2002-1rs-894 (U.S. EEOC Atlanta District Office August 7, 2002)(post-bench hearing judgment against federal agency under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) for unlawful retaliation and awarding Attorney Perez's client $27,000 for pain and suffering damages and rescission of the retaliatory proposed disciplinary action. The EEOC separately awarded Attorney Pérez attorney’s fees, paralegal fees, and costs).. • Gore v. United States Postal Service, EEOC No. 510-2001-kjx-230 (U.S. EEOC Washington, D.C. District Office July 28, 2001)(post-bench hearing judgment for employee finding race and color discrimination against federal agency in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and awarding Attorney Pérez's client $25,000 for pain and suffering damages, and rescission of disciplinary action. The EEOC separately awarded Mr. Pérez attorney’s fees, paralegal fees, and costs, and attorney’s fees and costs).. 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Cynthia Lewis is an attorney in Orlando, Florida whose practice centers around consumer bankruptcy. Ms. Lewis represents both individuals and businesses in Chapter 7 liquidations and, individuals who want to protect some of their assets in Chapter 13 reorganizations. Ms. Lewis is also involved in the representation of creditors and Chapter 7 Trustees.A second career individual, Ms. Lewis, who is also a Certified Public Accountant, spent a good portion of her career directing the administration of various Orlando law firms. Most recently, she spent nine years as the Orlando Office Administrator for a national law firm.Her varied experience with human resource issues, construction and equipment projects and budgetary concerns as well as life experience, gives her a deeper appreciation of the difficulties facing the individuals and businesses she represents.

Crystal is an associate with DHN Attorneys. She focuses her practice on representing community associations for collections, covenant enforcement, and general corporate advice as well as representing small businesses looking to sign a lease or purchase real estate or personal property. Prior to being sworn in as an attorney, Crystal was a law clerk with DHN Attorneys throughout her final year of law school where she learned to draft documents, interpret contracts, and negotiate settlements on behalf of our clients.. A native of Orlando, Crystal went to school locally at the University of Central Florida and then Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, where she graduated with honors for Environmental and Earth Law. During her time in law school, she served as a Teaching Assistant and Dean’s Writing Fellow for legal research and writing.. Outside of the office, Crystal enjoys attending country concerts, exploring local restaurants, spending time in the sun, and traveling.

Coronel David Law Firm is a bilingual and bicultural practice that works to create longstanding relationships. We thrive to deeply connect with our clients to provide real solutions for their ultimate goals. Our job is to help you grow your wealth while protecting your legacy.

Construction law and commercial litigation are Jim Washburn’s focus. A Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law Attorney, Jim handles all types of construction law and commercial litigation issues, including complex construction matters, contract drafting and negotiation, schedule-driven claims, bid protests, contract terminations, design and construction deficiencies, licensing issues, and lien and bond disputes. Practicing more than 18 years, Jim represents public and private owners, design professionals, general contractors, sureties, and subcontractors.. Prior to attending law school, he worked for his family’s underground utility subcontracting company. This first-hand experience gives Jim an insider’s perspective on the construction bid process, cost impacts of schedule disruption and differing site conditions, and other pit-falls common in the construction industry.. As a frequent speaker and author, he has published articles on Florida’s Construction Lien Law, standard construction contract provisions, and updates in Florida law affecting the construction industry.. Jim obtained both his B.A. degree in English and law degree from the University of Florida. He grew up in Central Florida and attended Bishop Moore and Lake Mary High Schools.

Compassionate, Thorough, Determined, Aggressive, Ethical and Respected are some of the words to describe Family Law Attorney Debra S. Johnson. She specializes in divorce, custody, timesharing, equitable distribution, child support, alimony, modifications, paternity, domestic violence injunctions and any and all aspects of family law throughout Florida.Attorney Johnson is sought out based on her reputation for her knowledge and her ability to minimize the distressing effects of family disputes on her clients and their children. Clients seek her out. She brings peace of mind to her clients.Her philosophy is a great lawyer should know more than just the law, they should know their clients just as well. Each client’s case is unique, and deserves an attorney who understands this. Attorney Johnson takes the time to listen, keep her clients informed, return their correspondences and telephone calls promptly and treats her clients with kindness, dignity and respect as she guides them to a successful outcome with the least amount of distress.Attorney Johnson came from Ireland as a young girl and immediately made her mark not only academically but also as a gifted athlete. She had a determined personality, even as a young girl, when her school did not have a girl’s varsity tennis team and she petitioned the State of New York for permission to compete on the boy’s high school tennis team. It was refused, but, through her unique quality to never take “no” for an answer, she refused to back down, and the State of New York changed its rules. She was the number one player on the boy’s team, earning a varsity letter, and was the team Captain. Later she received a tennis scholarship to the University of Southern California, and after her tennis career, she completed her undergraduate degree at the Ivy League Columbia University, and then received her law degree from the Denver Law School.While divorce cases can be difficult, and you feel as though you are traveling through uncharted waters, finding a good attorney can feel the same way. Attorney Debra S. Johnson has been practicing law in Orlando, Florida for the past 28 years. Her client’s have been referred by former clients, other attorneys and even opposing parties. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising, and having a successful and thriving law practice for more than 28 years speaks volumes about Attorney Johnson’s work ethic and integrity and commitment to get the best result.Take the first step and speak to Ms. Johnson and take back the rest of your life and start a great new beginning.

Combining 30 years of litigation experience with 21 years experience as a Florida Su­preme Court certified mediator, Attorney Diane Baltzelle McWhirter expects excel­lence in her legal product.   A Florida native, Diane has served Central Florida through her law practice since 1983.. Diane Baltzelle McWhirter counsels her estate planning clients about the details of legal document preparation. She crafts the Durable Powers of Attorney for continuity in the Client's financial planning and instructs clients  about safeguarding their legal documents.. Diane McWhirter helps navigate the bank­ruptcy system for  those  clients facing finan­cial failure. She advises  clients through the adversarial process on request and assists the client in following the federal requirements of the complex bankruptcy system.. As a Florida Supreme Court certified me­diator since 1991, her mediation training includes skill development in facilitating agreements using complex negotiations. Certified in family, county and circuit court mediations by the Florida Supreme Court, she mediates in the Florida court system. She counsels a cost benefit analysis of each case to determine the cost of litigation ver­sus the expected financial outcome of the case.. AWO Lawyer Rating Guide rates Diane McWhirter's legal abilities as "Excellent". Martindale-Hubbell, Peer review Rating Sys­tem, rates her as "Distinguished" and "High­ly Rated" in both legal and ethical Standards. She graduated from Duke University and the University of Florida, Law School.. Diane Baltzelle McWhirter cares about all of her probate, guardianship, bankruptcy and mediation clients. She continuously strives for excellence in her legal work, and uses her experience, education, legal re­search and technology to help her clients.

Colombian native Carmen Tankersley shares a Brazilian heritage and experienced childhood in four different countries. After graduating high school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, she moved to Florida, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida in 2007. Carmen earned her Juris Doctor in 2011 from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Carmen is a trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) attorney with a unique background, passionate about the legal profession. She has a strong desire for justice and works aggressively towards reaching her clients’ goals.

College Education:. Mr. Fisher graduated with a degree in Biology with a focus on chemistry from Davidson College in 1991.  Initially focused on science, he worked as a Research Technician for Dr. Cordelia-Stone in a pathology lab at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1992.  He then spent two years in the molecular biology doctoral program at the University of Georgia. Mr. Fisher’s extensive science background makes him well-versed in dealing with the scientific evidence that can be involved in criminal cases. He understands the science behind DNA fingerprinting, breath testing, organic chemistry, drug testing, forensic pathology, medical testimony, and causation, and is well-equipped to handle experts on the stand.. After his time at the University of Georgia, Mr. Fisher returned to Florida desiring to be a trial attorney. He chose the University of Florida’s, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, the No. 1 law school in Florida according to U.S. News & World Rankings.  During law school, he developed his knowledge of criminal law and established the foundation of his trial skills and litigation abilities.. Legal Experience:In 1998, after graduating from law school, Mr. Fisher spent three years practicing civil litigation where he handled cases in personal injury, construction, appeals, and administrative law. From there he went on to become a prosecutor for the State of Florida in 2001. As a prosecutor, he handled a wide spectrum of cases from suspended licenses and DUI up to armed robbery and first-degree murder cases. During his time at the State Attorney’s office, Mr. Fisher tried over 173 cases in front of a jury, including fifteen first and second-degree murder cases and dozens of armed robberies, home invasions, manslaughter, drug trafficking, and other crimes.  He has been featured on national media outlets and even had one of his trials broadcast nationally by Court TV.  In addition to his trial experience, Mr. Fisher has also handled grand jury cases, evaluated hundreds of filing decisions, and handled post-conviction matters such as withdrawal of pleas, violations of probation, and at least one appeal before the Fifth District Court.. Outside the Courtroom:Mr. Fisher has been invited to teach classes on Williams Rule and Search and Seizure by law enforcement agencies and the Florida Prosecutor's Association and has participated in the training of computer forensic experts as an acting defense counsel.  He has also taught CLE classes on white-collar crime, jury selection, drug possession, and handling of violations of probation.  Mr. Fisher is also an active member of the community and a Member of the Orange County Bar Association since 2002.

Clients First. Results Driven. - "Working For A Cause, Not Just A Dollar!"  When you need an attorney, you don't want to call just anyone. You want a competent attorney you can trust, who understands you. You want a caring attorney with whom you build a relationship, an attorney who understands your struggles and who can relate. Hiring an attorney is an important decision that should be based on your rational evaluation of our ability to represent you. Start building a relationship with us today.. At Francoeur Law Firm we focus on helping you, our client, achieve justice in accordance with the law. We are dedicated to providing quality legal representation to our community. We are a private law firm with eyes on equal justice, the public good, and international human rights. We are here to help you understand legal issues, risks, opportunities, and consequences involved in your matter.  We are here for you, your family, and your business.. Ingrid Francoeur Adams was born and raised in Haiti and is fluent in Haitian Creole and English. Mrs. Adams is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law and Florida International University. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007 and has since practiced in both State Court and Federal Court.. Mrs. Adams gained criminal law experience working for the 20th Judicial Circuit Office of the State Attorney (Ft. Myers, Florida). During her time as an Assistant State Attorney, Mrs. Adams tried over 20 trials and argued over 100 motions.. Mrs. Adams later worked at Florida Rural Legal Services practicing employment law and immigration law for over three years. Mrs. Adams represented migrant farm workers and litigated Title VII employment discrimination cases, Fair Labor Standard Act cases, and Agricultural Workers Protection Act cases.. Ingrid Francoeur Adams opened Francoeur Law Firm in 2013. In addition to representing clients in the above-mentioned legal fields of criminal law, employment law and immigration law, Mrs. Adams has since also represented clients in matters concerning personal injury, family law, worker's compensation, homeowners' insurance and PIP litigation. Ingrid Francoeur Adams is passionate about the law and is dedicated to her clients.

Christina Buchan is a Florida native. Christina received her Bachelor’s of Arts from Rollins College in 2006, and her Juris Doctorate Degree at Florida A&M University College of Law in 2009. While in law school, Christina was a member of the Florida A&M University Mock Trial Team. Upon her completion of obtaining her Doctorate Degree at Florida A&M University College of Law, Christina was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2009.. Christina is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, and Florida Middle District Bankruptcy Court. Christina practices primarily in Family Law, Business Law, Real Estate, Immigration, Bankruptcy, and Debt Relief matters.

Choosing a driven, dedicated and experienced attorney is one of the most important decisions an injured person can make.. I am passionate about helping my clients navigate the personal injury process and obtain maximum compensation for their injuries, medical bills and lost wages.  My clients and their families always receive the personal one-on-one attention that every case deserves!  It is truly an honor and a privilege to level the playing field and help injured clients get back on their feet.. I began my career as a trial attorney defending insurance companies against personal injury lawsuits.  I handled cases involving wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), negligent security, sexual assault, nursing home abuse, defective products, medical malpractice, and serious auto accidents. These experiences provided me with tremendous insight into the strategies that are so critical to delivering an extraordinary result.. I graduated with honors from the University of Florida and accepted an academic scholarship to the University of Florida Levin College of Law.  I have been practicing in Orlando and Tampa Bay since 2011, and in that time I have been able to develop valuable relationships with doctors, testifying experts and others in the local legal communities.  I am currently a member of the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, Florida Super Lawyers, and other prominent organizations focused on protecting the rights of injured Floridians.. I love what I do, and I look forward to serving you!

Charles is licensed to practice in FL, GA, SC and NC. Before going into private practice, Charles clerked for two federal judges. Charles started out clerking for Judge Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. at the United States District Court in Columbia, SC. Thereafter, Charles clerked for Judge David R. Duncan at the United States Bankruptcy Court in Columbia, SC.. Early in Charles' personal injury career, he focused on dental malpractice cases. Charles' father is a renowned dentist and implant surgeon and is a professor at multiple dental schools in the US. Growing up, Charles worked in his father's dental practice and assisted in surgical procedures. Thus, Charles' knowledge in the field of dentistry aided his early years in personal injury law.. Now, Spetsas Buist PLLC handles all types of personal injury and wrongful death cases in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.

Charity Tonelli focuses her practice exclusively in the area of Criminal Defense at her firm, Tonelli Law. Prior to entering private practice, Charity was a prosecutor in the Ninth Judicial Circuit working to ensure justice for felony, juvenile, domestic violence, and misdemeanor cases. Charity attended Barry School of Law where she received the highest grade in the class in multiple courses and graduated with Honors in Trial Advocacy and Honors in Children & Family Law. Charity has always been passionate about defending the rights of others, especially those of children and people with special needs. Charity now uses her experience as a trial attorney to fight for the individual’s personal rights and liberties.. In addition to her litigation practice, Charity enjoys giving back to her legal community as an active Board Member of the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, the Central Florida Association for Women, Treasurer of the National Association for Divorce Professionals, and Chairperson of the Orange County Bar Association’s Real Property Committee.. Charity met and married her law school sweetheart, William (Bill) Tonelli, and they now call Orlando home. In their free time they enjoy spending time together with their dogs and traveling whenever their schedules will allow it.. To learn more about Charity, please visit

Central Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Rajan Joshi received his Bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida in 1996, and earned his law degree with Honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 2000. While in law school, Rajan Joshi demonstrated academic excellence, earning the highly coveted Book Award in Criminal Procedure (highest grade). Mr. Joshi was also selected and employed by the Dean of Student Affairs to tutor first-year contract students and conducted his own class to prepare the students for their final exam. Mr. Joshi also worked as a legal intern at the Seminole County State Attorney’s Office and at the Alachua County State Attorney’s Office. The Florida Supreme Court certified him as a legal intern prior to completing law school, which allowed him the opportunity to argue six jury trials prior to graduation.. Rajan Joshi scored among the Top Five Highest Scores in the Bar Exam for the entire State of Florida. Based on this performance as well as his stellar academic achievements, the Chief Judge of the Fifth District Court of Appeals selected him to be the Valedictorian speaker at the October 2000 induction ceremony for newly sworn lawyers in Orlando. Mr. Joshi has received a Superb rating of 10.0 from Avvo, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive.. Defense attorney Rajan Joshi started his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida. In his four years working as a state prosecutor, he further developed his trial abilities both in criminal prosecutions and in post-conviction motions. Within his first year, he was promoted to the felony division, and then based as his aggressive, ethical and superb performance as a prosecutor he was promoted to the Repeat Offender Court a year later, where he prosecuted habitual felony offenders and Violent Career Criminals for every serious crimes for his remaining two years as a prosecutor. Rajan Joshi received the 2003 Jury Trial Award for trying more case than any prosecutor in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, which includes Duval, Clay and Nassau Counties.. In 2004, after resigning from the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Joshi joined an AV rated (top ranking) law firm in Jacksonville and dedicated his practice to criminal defense for the next two years of his legal career. During his two years as a criminal defense attorney in Jacksonville, Mr. Joshi primarily handled all types of criminal cases from misdemeanors to all kinds of felonies, including Capital Felonies.. In 2006, he returned to central Florida where he grew up and his family has lived since Mr. Joshi was three years old. Shortly after his return, Mr. Joshi joined the prestigious NeJame Law Firm. His legal talents and skills were quickly realized, and within his first year he became a Partner with the firm.  In 2014, the National Trial Lawyers Association recognized Mr. Joshi as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.. In 2015, Mr. Joshi resigned his partnership with the NeJame law firm and became the founder of the Joshi Law Firm.  Joshi Law has among the brightest legal team that takes care of their client’s legal needs to make sure their rights are protected. Their goal is to achieve the absolute best result for their client’s.. Rajan Joshi has tried and handled thousands of criminal cases, both misdemeanors and felonies. He represents clients charged with a wide variety of offenses, including but not limited to, white collar crimes, Racketeering, DUI, domestic violence, sex related matters, drug possession, delivery and trafficking cases, theft cases, cases involving violence and homicide. Mr. Joshi practices in both State and Federal court, and handles post-conviction relief matters, as well, specifically motions to overturn prior criminal convictions.. Mr. Joshi enjoys dissecting and analyzing the intricacies of the law, striving to explore every possible defense on behalf of his clients. He is skilled in a vast array of practice areas, eagerly taking on the most daunting legal challenges. It is with this tenacity and skill that Rajan Joshi approaches each and every case. Mr. Joshi also shows compassion the clients he represents and makes it a point to keep them informed about the status of their cases while they are pending.. Rajan Joshi has also been successful in overturning prior convictions through post-conviction relief motions in cases where the conviction is leading the a non-citizen to being deported. In 2007, Mr. Joshi was successful in having a trial judge declare a Florida Statute that his client was prosecuted for was Unconstitutional because Mr. Joshi successfully argued that the State Statute violated several provisions of the United States Constitution. The State appealed the trial courts decision, and the trial court’s ruling was upheld by the Fifth District Court of Appeals which led to the Statute being found Unconstitutional throughout the State of Florida. In 2007, Rajan Joshi had a jury find his client not guilty of Attempted First Degree Murder in less than a half an hour of deliberation despite the fact that the victim testified that Mr. Joshi’s client stabbed him at least seven times. In both 2007 and 2009, Mr. Joshi was successful in convincing the prosecutors to drop Murder charges in separate cases after Mr. Joshi had conducted discovery and successfully exploited the weaknesses in those cases. In 2009, Mr. Joshi had a jury find his client not guilty of two counts of Sexual Battery in which the jury deliberated for less than ten minutes. In 2011, Mr. Joshi was successful in representing a doctor who was accused of Solicitation to Commit Murder on another doctor along with several other charges, and had two of the charges reduced to misdemeanors where Mr. Joshi’s client only received probation and had all the Felony charges dropped.. In 2012, Mr. Joshi got a Sexual Battery charge dropped when he successfully convinced the prosecutor through DNA evidence that his client could not have been responsible. Mr. Joshi had represented a client who was charged with Attempted Murder, Home Invasion Robbery and several other felony charges when he and his co-defendants broke into another person’s house, attacked a house guest with a taser and then Mr. Joshi’s client allegedly shot the owner of the house in the chest. Mr. Joshi’s client faced a minimum-mandatory prison sentence of twenty-five years day for day and up to Life in prison. Despite being arrested within minutes of the shooting, Mr. Joshi was successful in getting almost all the physical evidence suppressed (thrown out of court) by successfully arguing to the Judge that the police unlawfully stopped and searched his client. Although the co-defendants still agreed to cooperate with the State against Mr. Joshi’s client in exchange for them receiving reduced prison sentences, after filing multiple motions and after intense litigation, Mr. Joshi was successful in getting the majority of the charges dropped and having his client only sentenced to probation. In 2015, Mr. Joshi was successful in having a Circuit Court Judge grant his client a new trial for the charge of Attempted First Degree Murder and Armed Robbery where the alleged victim was shot, by successfully litigating during an intense post-conviction hearing and convincing the Judge that the attorney who previously represented this client and tried the case in 2008 was ineffective at trial. These are just a few of Mr. Joshi’s successes.. Mr. Joshi’s clients have include individuals from various backgrounds and he has represented numerous law enforcement officers, doctors and family members of politicians. Mr. Joshi has handled some extremely high profile cases that have gotten both local and national media coverage, including on the Today Show and Nancy Grace. Mr. Joshi also has written several legal articles for the Orlando Sentinel and the Orlando Style Magazine.. Mr. Joshi strongly believes that anyone charged by the State or the Federal Government needs an aggressive defense and does everything he can to ensure that his clients are protected with the Rights the Constitution has provided to every one in this Country.

Caryn Green has limited her practice exclusively to Marital and Family Law since her admission to the Florida Bar in 1996. Caryn promotes problem solving by utilizing appropriate dispute resolution methods designed to avoid expensive litigation, whenever possible. This problem solving approach preserves relationships and minimizes costs and fees. However, when necessary she is an aggressive, dynamic and effective trial lawyer.. Caryn, a member in Green Family Law, P.A., brings over 20 years of Family Law experience to the firm and is board certified by the Florida Bar, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers.. As a mother of two, her goal as a family lawyer is to minimize the effect of family disputes on the parties and, most importantly, the children. She represents both men and women and has been appointed by judges as the Guardian Ad-litem for minor children in the past. During this extremely stressful time in the lives of the parties and children, Caryn offers emotional support to her clients.. Caryn is recognized as the “Best of” in Best Lawyers — Orlando Magazine in addition to Florida Trend Elite Magazine and treats each client with the utmost respect and compassion, focusing on creative solutions individual to each family.. Caryn has held various leadership positions in state and local bar organizations, including co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association, Commission on the Domestic Courts, Commission on the Clerk of Courts.. She is a member of the Orange County Bar, Family Law Section, Florida Bar Family Law Section, Executive Counsel of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and is a frequent lecturer on various family law topics, including custody, Prenuptial Agreements and ethics.

Caroline Fischer Espi is an attorney that specializes in personal injury cases. She has worked in matters involving auto accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, and civil rights violations.. Caroline was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil where she started her legal career. After earning her Bachelor of Law degree from Mackenzie University, she became an attorney in Brazil in 2011. After one year practicing Brazilian civil law, she decided to expand her education and experience. In 2012, she moved to the United States aiming to improve her legal studies. She earned her Master's degree from Boston University School of Law and a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. She also had the opportunity to improve her negotiation and dispute resolution skills in Harvard Law School. At the end of her studies, she moved to Florida where she always intended to practice law and live. Today, she devotes most of her practice to personal injury law.. Caroline Fischer is an active member of the Brazilian and Latino community here in Central Florida. She is also a member of numerous legal organizations, including Orange County Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association and Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers. With professional experience in personal injury and civil law, she is here to help you. Her unique background and training make her a valuable resource to the firm as well as potential clients. She is available to answer your questions and concerns as well as assure that our great legal team is providing outstanding service to you.

Carlos Diez-Arguelles is a Board Certified Trial Lawyer and AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell. He is the co-founder of the firm and has over 20 years experience in personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice litigation.. Carlos Diez-Arguelles is a lawyer with over 20 years experience in personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice litigation. He is recognized among Florida's top 100 trial lawyers. His success in the recovery of multi-million dollar awards, has earned him a seat as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Diez-Arguelles is also a board certified civil trial lawyer. Board certification recognizes Mr. Diez-Arguelles as a specialist in personal injury trial work.  The same is an achievement acquired by less than 5% of all lawyers. He is recognized as an AV rated lawyer, which means he has been recognized by his peers as having reached the highest level of professional excellence, skill and integrity a lawyer can achieve. He has tried and handled cases throughout the State of Florida, in counties which include Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Hillsborough, Clay, Dade, Polk, Volusia, Leon, Broward, and Alachua Counties.. Mr. Diez-Arguelles has a long history of service to the community and to the legal profession including: the Board of Directors of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Board of Trustees of the Florida Lawyers Action Group, the Civil Board Trial Certification Committee of the Florida Bar, the Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, the Gender Bias Committee of the Orange County Bar Association, the Professional Ethics Committee of the Florida Bar, the Civil Procedure Rules Committee of the Florida Bar, the Board of- Directors of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Chamber of Central Florida and the Board of Directors of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida.. Mr. Diez-Arguelles has chaired the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Continuing Legal Education Committee. Also, he has co-chaired the Insurance Task Force of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.. Mr. Diez-Arguelles lectures to professional groups on such topics as Jury Selection, Opening Statement, Cross-Examination, Closing Argument, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, and Auto Accidents.

Caring and honest support through planning and advocacy.. I am Central Florida native who desires to provide mental, emotional, and financial security to my clients.  In all of my matters, I continue to strive for quick, efficient representation, always seeking to better my client's position through a combination of strategic business choices, empathetic conversation, and forward-thinking prevention.  I emphasize the value of time, relationships, and capital, all towards the goal of avoiding costly litigation.. Whether you desire to ensure the proper transfer of your assets to future generations, guard yourself and your family from liability when starting a new business, or simply want peace of mind that the fruits of your hard work in life is protected, I can assist in providing comprehensive counseling, including estate plans, trusts, corporate and business formation and planning, and asset protection.

CAREER. After practicing insurance-defense law for several years, Bertha began focusing her practice in the area of workplace law. Bertha served as an Associate with the Orlando Office of Fisher & Phillips, LLP, a national law firm representing management exclusively in labor, employment, immigration and benefits law and related litigation. In 2006, after gaining experience in various areas of labor and employment law, Bertha opened her own law firm to focus primarily on the representation of small businesses and employees.. Bertha has owned and operated her own small businesses, and understands the challenges that business people encounter. Bertha has a unique ability to creatively resolve issues in a thoughtful and collaborative way.. STRATEGIC INTERVENTION BUSINESS & EXECUTIVE COACHING. Bertha, a Business & Executive Coach, is a student of Tony Robbins’ Strategic Intervention (SI) Coaching program. Throughout her law practice, Bertha has witnessed first hand how conflict — and the emotions that feed conflict — can oftentimes escalate to serve only one purpose: the destruction of the other side. While destruction of the other might create temporary satisfaction, long-term solutions demand other more positive, proactive strategies.. Bertha’s SI business clients demand goals that are dedicated to extracting the most practical and effective forms of strategic action and communication. As such, she is able to utilize SI tools that resolve individual, organizational and cultural paradoxes that would otherwise lead to internal conflict and blocked initiative.. PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS. • Member, The Florida Bar, 2002-Present• Member, Orange County Bar Association, 2002-Present• Member, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, 2012• Member, Hispanic Chamber Leads Group, 2012-2013• Member, Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, 2012-Present• Bikram Yoga Aficionado. FAMILY & EDUCATION. Bertha, a native of Daytona Beach, Florida, has Central-American roots. Bertha’s father hails from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, while her mother originates from El Salvador. Bertha’s paternal grandmother, Trinidad, emigrated to the United States in the 1960s and, after years of hard work and study, became a nurse, a profession she practiced for more than 25 years. Trinidad’s perseverance served as a point of encouragement for the rest of her family, especially Bertha. Bertha started her college studies in Daytona Beach, earning an Associate of Arts Degree from Daytona Beach Community College. Bertha subsequently obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Florida State University, and a Master’s Degree from Florida A&M University. After teaching middle school students for several years, Bertha returned to school to earn a Law Degree in 2002 from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida.. SUBSTANTIVE LEGAL AREAS. After nearly 13 years of practice, Bertha now dedicates her services to providing pro-active, holistic, and balanced solutions for both employers and employees in the many areas of workplace law. Her practice areas include:. TRAINING, WORKSHOPS & AUDITS. • Supervisor Training. • Business Practices Audits. • Employment Polciies & Procedures

Building and running a successful business can be one of the most rewarding endeavors one can choose to undertake. However, today’s legal and regulatory climate can present serious challenges that can impair or even derail an otherwise prosperous enterprise. With so many instances of employees accusing employers of discrimination and wage and hour violations, rival businesses unfairly competing with one another, consumers and regulators complaining of deceptive advertising and trade practices, and even business owners feuding amongst themselves, it is no longer enough to rely on business acumen and common sense to protect a business from exposure to legal liability.. Michael Semanie dedicates his practice to helping businesses and entrepreneurs navigate through this increasingly litigious and complex modern business landscape. With a focus on delivering solutions tailored to meet his clients’ business objectives, Michael advises and zealously advocates on behalf of businesses facing issues related to advertising compliance, competition amongst businesses, consumer protection claims, corporate governance matters, and a variety of employment law issues. Prior to beginning his legal practice, Michael spent several years in the marketing and advertising industry and he regularly utilizes that business experience to develop creative and cost-effective solutions to his clients’ legal challenges.. Michael is experienced in litigating a broad range of legal issues and is admitted to practice in all Federal and State Courts in Florida. In addition to prosecuting and defending lawsuits, Michael frequently represents his clients in arbitration and mediation, as well as in informal business negotiations.. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree concentrating in Economics and Psychology from the University of South Florida, Michael earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Stetson University School of Business Administration, where he was inducted as a lifetime member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honors Society. Michael earned his Juris Doctor degree with honors from Stetson University College of Law, where he served as an In-House Counsel Intern for the Home Shopping Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSNI), was recognized with a Certificate of Leadership, and was inducted as a lifetime member in the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity.. Born in suburban Detroit, Michael grew up on the West Coast of Florida. In his spare time, Michael enjoys fishing, various shooting sports, enjoying the outdoors, and reading about military history and strategy.

Brooke is a founding and managing partner of Warren & Skaggs, PLLC, a general practice law firm established in 2013. She has developed a practice which includes Estate Planning, Real Estate, Property Management, Business Law, and Family Law. Prior to founding Warren & Skaggs, PLLC, Brooke was a tax compliance attorney for municipal securities issuers, and she developed her trial skills as a criminal defense attorney.. In addition to diligently representing her clients, Brooke volunteers for the Orange County Legal Aid Society’s Guardian Ad Litem program, advocating for children in Orange County’s dependency system. When not practicing law, Brooke can often be found kayaking on Florida’s many beautiful waterways and at local running events benefiting charities throughout Central Florida.. She earned her law degree from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law and has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2010. She is also a Florida Supreme Court certified mediator for Family and County Court.

Brice Aikens is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer dedicated to representing those facing criminal accusations in the Greater Orlando area and surrounding Central Florida communities. Prior to joining The Umansky Law Firm, Brice was the former Division Chief for the Orange County Public Defender’s Office in the Ninth Judicial Circuit where he litigated cases ranging from homicide and trafficking to possession and petit theft.. Brice received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law.  In 2012, Brice became a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, meaning his knowledge, skills, and proficiency in criminal law meets the highest standards set by The Florida Bar. With this Certification, he joins only a small percentage of attorneys who can call themselves legal experts or specialists.. Brice is active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He has also been recognized as one of Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine.. Outside of practicing law, Brice has published several scholarly articles and is actively involved in the community.  In 2013, he created The Minnie Aikens Foundation with the mission to help eliminate the financial barrier that prevents aspiring students from going to college.

Brian is a managing partner at Watson Sloane PLLC with a focus on bond finance and assisting clients with the formation of corporate entities, day-to-day operations, and contract negotiation. He regularly serves as outside general counsel for various companies and routinely works with corporate in-house general counsel on various legal matters for their businesses.. His experience consists of representing issuers, financial institutions, underwriters and investors in connection with the public and private offering of municipal and corporate securities. He regularly serves as Bond Counsel, Borrower’s Counsel, Bank Counsel and Underwriter’s Counsel in connection with various bond offerings. He also counsels lenders and investors in the sale and workout of defaulted bonds and has represented a variety of clients in matters relating to interest rate swap transactions. Brian’s experience extends to dealing in disclosure due diligence and preparation of securities disclosure documents for numerous bond transactions. Brian also works with non-profit organizations in the formation and financing of non-profits and their capital projects. He has been featured in the Bond Buyer’s Red Book for his work in the area of public finance.. Brian also has experience in financing various airport facilities including airport terminals, simulation and training facilities and fixed base operator facilities. He has experience working with one of the busiest airports in Florida in finance, leasing and procurement matters.. In addition, Brian works with clients on securities matters in the areas of private offerings and debt and equity securities, as well as mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side and sell-side representation for stock sales and asset sales.. Brian’s Real Estate Practice includes the representation of real estate developers, investors, financial institutions and businesses in a wide range of commercial transactions, real estate and land use matters. His real estate experience includes representing commercial and residential developers through all phases of the development process. He has represented clients in the acquisition, leasing, development and sale of retail shopping centers and NNN properties involving national tenants. Additionally, he has represented national and local homebuilders, condominium developers and apartment developers in the acquisition, development and sale of residential and multifamily properties, and has represented institutional and private lenders in commercial and private loans secured by real and intangible property.