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Blair T. Jackson was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada in 1965. He attended McGill University in Montreal where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1988. He then attended the Western Michigan Cooley School of Law where he received his juris doctorate in 1991. Mr. Jackson also graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law with a LL.M. (Masters of Law) degree in Business Transactions in 2014. Mr. Jackson has more than twenty-three (23) years of civil litigation experience, practicing in both state courts in the State of Florida, as well as the United States District Court of the Middle District of Florida. He successfully litigates civil disputes of all kinds, including, but not limited to, contract disputes, employment law agreements (for employer and employee), mortgage foreclosure cases, and certain administrative actions.. In addition to his twenty-three (23) years of litigation experience, Blair Jackson has taught as a professor at Barry Law School in Orlando, Florida and the Crummer School of Business (M.B.A. program) at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. In addition to receiving a faculty achievement award for scholarship in 2014, he has published two (2) law review articles.. Mr. Jackson has consistently participated in the Orange County Bar Association’s Guardian ad Litem program. He has provided his services as a guest speaker to high school and college students with respect to various legal topics, such as starting your own practice, and the practice of law in general.. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Administrative Law

Belinda is an associate at Cole, Scott, and Kissane's Orlando office. Her areas of practice are focused on personal injury protection (PIP), general civil litigation, catastrophic and personal injury, SIU insurance fraud defense, premises liability, product liability, professional malpractice, and vehicle negligence.. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida in 2006. Upon graduating from college, She pursued her dream of becoming an attorney and, in 2009, earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. While in law school, she was named to the Dean’s List. She was also Justice (President) of the Phi Alpha Delta, Law Fraternity, Fletcher Chapter. During law school, Ms. Rivera also became a Certified Legal Intern for the State Attorney’s Office of the Eighth Judicial Circuit and worked as a legal intern for the Innocence Project of Florida. She was awarded a Pro Bono Certificate from the law school for her volunteer work.. Upon graduating from law school, Belinda accepted a position as an Assistant Public Defender at the Office of the Public Defender of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. She practiced as an attorney there for almost six years trying over 40 trials ranging from misdemeanors to capital felonies, writing and arguing of motions, conducting depositions, and writing appeals.. Belinda is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, but has called Orlando her home for 15 years. She is fluent in Spanish.

Being charged with a crime is embarrassing and frightening.  More importantly, your job, personal relationships, and freedom are at stake. At a time like this you need an experienced criminal attorney to navigate the courtroom, explain your options, and mount a strong defense. When discussing your case, I will always be honest and straightforward with you to insure you are making an informed decision.  Throughout my representation, you will command my personal, prompt attention and all communications will be answered on the same day.  The Florida Bar Ethical Rules prohibit and attorney from promising you any particular result in a criminal case.  However, with over 24 years of experience in criminal law and numerous jury trials involving almost every type of crime, I have the necessary skills to obtain the best possible result in your case.  As a former major crimes prosecutor, I know firsthand the tactics used by the State and can use that to anticipate our opponent.  Contact me today for a free consultation.

Beginning his legal career as a Prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Novack served his civic duty by protecting the rights of victims by bringing defendants to justice. Early in his career, Mr. Novack was designated a “DUI Specialist” for Orange County, charged with the responsibility of convicting multiple prior offenders for DUI.  As a felony prosecutor, Mr. Novack immediately took on the most egregious cases in protecting victim’s rights in firearm cases, sexual battery, home invasion robbery and second degree murder trials.. Prior to leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Novack became a DUI Instructor and is certified to teach law enforcement agencies after having received his formal training by the Institute of Police Technology & Management through the National Institute of Traffic Safety Administration.  Mr. Novack received the same training specialized police officers undergo who conduct investigations and arrests for a wide range of DUI charges including crashes involving Serious Bodily Injury or Death.. After resigning from the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Novack continued to sharpen his trial skills by working for one of the top criminal defense law firms in Central Florida.  Mr. Novack worked tirelessly in defending each person’s constitutional rights in ensuring the government did not arbitrarily take away his client’s basic liberties.  Despite constantly being targeted for working at one of the highest profile criminal defense law firms in Central Florida, Mr. Novack achieved an extraordinary success rate in securing a just and fair verdict for his clients.. Mr. Novack has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine for 2014. All candidates for this honor are selected through a rigorous process highlighting attorneys who demonstrate an exceptional level of accomplishment in the practice of law.  While up to 5 percent of the lawyers in a state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to Rising Stars.  Both designations are determined through a patented, multi-phase selection process involving a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, peer reviews by practice area, and personal achievement.. In addition, Mr. Novack has received the Martindale-Hubbell® esteemed “AV Preeminent” rating, which recognizes lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability.  This is the highest possible rating and a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are generated from confidential evaluations of lawyers by other members of the Bar and the Judiciary.  Only a select group of attorneys are ever awarded with this premier distinction.  Mr. Novack has also received an invitation to the National Trial Lawyers for Top 100 Trial Lawyer, Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, and a “10.0 Superb” rating by AVVO.. Mr. Novack’s passion for victim’s right has brought him to the Law Offices of Dan Newlin & Partners, which specializes in personal injury, auto accidents, and wrongful death.  Mr. Novack has rededicating himself to making a difference in the lives of victims in securing their rights.  Committed to each of his clients, Mr. Novack utilizes his previous trial experience in ensuring each victim receives their day in court.

Before starting Lashley Law, Gary worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Fifth Judicial Circuit and as a health care fraud prosecutor for the District of Columbia’s Office of the Inspector General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.. During his time as a prosecutor, Gary handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including DUIs, domestic violence, drug possession and manufacturing, sex and computer related crimes, and white-collar crimes, all while gaining extensive motion practice and jury trial experience.. A native of Central Florida, Gary grew up Lake County, where he graduated from the Mount Dora Christian Academy. He then earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Information Technology from Harding University in 2005 and his Juris Doctorate from Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2009.

Audrey’s passion for helping people protect themselves with trademarks came from adversity when she learned that three different organizations were fraudulently using the name of her nonprofit organization, Revolution Leadership, Inc. (), in two different states and overseas without authorization.. Her firm has a 100% success rate with 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit filings and federal trademark filings to date (Disclaimer: Past results do not determine future outcomes).. As an attorney, she has handled transactions with a combined value of several millions. Her clients range from Fortune 500 companies to start-up companies. She is the author of two #1 bestselling books on Amazon.. She has been nominated for the Florida Legal Elite award, which recognizes the state's top lawyers as selected by their peers. She was a speaker at the White House Summit on Hispanic Leadership hosted by the Obama administration and served on a televised panel with Senator Hillary Clinton discussing the real estate lending crisis. She was nominated for the Presidential Citizens Medal awarded by President Obama and was featured in Black Enterprise Magazine.. She is happily married to financial author Juan P. Chisholm, J.D. and is the mother of two gorgeous girls.

Attorney Debi V. Rumph is an Orlando native of 38 years, with strong ties to the community where she lives and serves.. Debi graduated from UCF in the Legal Studies program in 1995. After graduating from the University of Florida, College of Law, Debi focused in construction law, commercial landlord tenant law, and general commercial litigation at a major and national law firm. Following that experience, Debi taught at the FAMU College of Law as a professor of law for 3 years. While a law professor, she became a published scholar.. After becoming a published scholar, Debi established the Residential Real Estate Law Firm, which provided services in the areas of: landlord and tenant, real estate closings, homeowner disputes with homeowner associations and insurance companies, and construction law. The Residential Real Estate Law Firm also provided services in the areas of wills, probate, living wills, and guardianships.. In an attempt to further develop her practice in residential real estate, Debi obtained her real estate license in 2007, and she also received extensive title insurance training. Therefore, Debi has received extensive training in her practice area.. In early 2012, the Residential Real Estate Law Firm’s name was changed to The Law Offices of Debi Rumph, with some changes in focused areas but a renewed commitment to the core values, mission and vision of Debi V. Rumph, Attorney at Law.

Attorney Vincent A. Citro represents individuals, executives, and others in complex civil, administrative, and grand jury matters in both state and federal courts. As a lawyer at the Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A., he brings his in-depth knowledge of complex legal matters to work for every client. Before returning to private practice, Mr. Citro was a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice and has worked with law enforcement officers throughout the world. He was appointed as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in South Florida and supervised the national security program for most of the state of Florida. In addition, Mr. Citro is certified as a criminal trial expert by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. This background, among many other professional positions and experiences, gives Mr. Citro a solid background to help every client. When your freedom and your future are at stake, and it’s you against the government—the state or the United States of America—you want the Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A. by your side.

Attorney Tushaar Desai was born in Zambia, Africa, and speaks Gujarati fluently. He grew up in Winter Park, Florida, where he established his practice. After completing a Bachelors of Arts with a major in Sociology at the University of Florida, he obtained a Juris Doctorate at the Florida A. & M. University - College of Law. Tushaar's focus areas include Personal injury, Auto accidents, Civil Trials, Contracts, Real estate, Business litigation, Wills/ Trusts, and Estate planning.. Furthermore, Tushaar's main focus is on relationship building with every person and aims to provide customized and tailored legal services. He develops a clear concise information gathering process to put clients at ease in order to have a thorough understanding of the legal issues at hand. He strives to adhere to the highest standard of ethics and professionalism while providing cost effectie legal solutions to his clients.. Education. J.D., Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University- College of Law, 2008. B.A., Sociology, University of Florida, 2005. Admitted to Practice. Federal Court. - Middle District. - Southern District. Florida. Professional and Community Involvement. - Member of Orange County Bar Association. - Member of The Florida Bar. - Member of Young Lawyers Division. - Member of America Bar Association

Attorney Paula Ferreira Montoya earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from Rollins College, where she graduated magna cum laude and received the President’s Award. She then received her Juris Doctorate from Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. On top of her ten years of comprehensive legal experience, Attorney Montoya brings a multinational perspective on world cultures, politics, economics, and business. In addition, she is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. At the firm, Attorney Montoya focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, intellectual property, business law, and real estate law. To learn more about how you may be able to retain the representation of Attorney Montoya, contact Paula Montoya Law today.

Attorney Miguel Ubiles is proud to advocate for plaintiffs in personal injury cases. He is a champion for numerous social causes and his professional mission is to seek justice for clients. Miguel diligently pursues the maximum recovery for his clients.. Miguel earned his law degree at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he was a member of the Journal of Law & Public Policy and the UF Trial Team. Miguel continued to develop his trial advocacy skills throughout his career.. Miguel began his career as a public defender in Osceola County, Florida. He tried numerous cases and won favorable verdicts for his clients. Miguel later transitioned to the largest statewide civil defense law firm in Florida, where he defended premises liability and auto litigation cases. These experiences empower Miguel to obtain stellar results for his clients.. Miguel is fluent in Spanish.

Attorney Michael Panella has dedicated his professional career to criminal defense and family law matters, with a focus on giving a strong voice in the courtroom to those who need it the most. Even in his first year in law school he was hired at a prestigious criminal defense law firm and was granted an exception to the University of Florida's general "no outside work" rule due to his outstanding scholastic achievements. He was also President of the Law School's Phi Alpha Delta organization. In addition to receiving his Juris Doctor with honors, he was awarded the University of Florida Levin College of Law Criminal Justice Certificate, a Pro-Bono Certificate of Outstanding Achievement, and the Community Service Award Certificate for Outstanding Achievement.. From there, Mr. Panella went on to become a contributing member to the defense in the State v. George Zimmerman case, was instrumental in achieving favorable pretrial appellate decisions, and contributed to jury selection and general trial strategy including a heavy focus on self-defense matters.. Mr. Panella also spent time working at a respected capital appellate firm where he worked on state and federal death penalty appeals and postconviction motions for relief.. Prior to opening his practice, Mr. Panella proudly served as an Assistant Public Defender for the 18th Judicial Circuit in both Brevard and Seminole Counties.. Mr. Panella enjoys spending time with his wife and two young boys, and working to get great results for clients in the courtroom.

Attorney Matthew L. Cersine operates Matthew L. Cersine, P.L. which is a full service law firm in Orlando, Florida. Attorney Cersine practices mainly Marital and Family Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Mediation and Personal Injury Law.. Attorney Cersine is admitted to practice law in Florida and Minnesota and is a member of the Bar of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Supreme Court.. Attorney Cersine makes it his foremost priority to provide each and every client with exceptional legal services while counseling each client to achieve the best possible outcome for their matter.. Attorney Cersine was profiled from 2013 to 2016 by Super Lawyers based on his achievements as legal professional.. Attorney Cersine has assisted thousands of individuals going through the most difficult and trying times of their lives in his Personal Injury and Family Law practices while providing respect, personal attention and compassion.. Attorney Cersine also provides legal services to corporate clients throughout the world. Attorney Cersine represents his corporate clients in business transactions in foreign countries while guiding and consulting those clients to achieve successful resolutions to business, administrative and legal matters in countries of Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Columbia, Germany, Nigeria, Serbia and the Russian Federation.. Attorney Cersine is also active in alternative dispute resolution and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit, Family and County Mediator and a qualified Arbitrator. In his role as a Neutral, Attorney Cersine has been involved with over 4,500 proceedings where he has facilitated resolutions and empowered parties to resolve their disputes in a cost effective and expeditious manner.. Attorney Cersine is also a lecturer on the topic of Alternative Dispute Resolution and is one of only a handful of individuals certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Primary Trainer for Circuit and County Mediators. Attorney Cersine trains Circuit and County Mediators throughout the State of Florida and is an adjunct Professor at Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida.

Attorney Mark Ahrens is an experienced litigator at Todd Miner Law. Mark is a graduate of Florida A&M University, where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked as a healthcare provider. This experience and extensive medical background afforded him a smooth transition into the legal profession, where he began handling healthcare law cases – particularly defending hospitals and physicians accused of medical malpractice and nursing homes accused of abuse. His years of experience defending complex medical malpractice claims as well as providing care to hospital patients has given him invaluable insight into the experiences of his clients who have been harmed due to negligence.. Today, he has shifted his focus to representing plaintiffs who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability accidents, and medical malpractice. His passionate resolve and insight into many aspects of medicine and law make him a formidable advocate.

Attorney Kristen M. Jackson is the founding partner at Jackson Law PA. Ms. Jackson received two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in 1974 from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, and the other in 1981 from the University of South Florida. In addition, she earned her Juris Doctorate from Stetson University in 1983, and her LLM in Taxation from Washington School of Law. In 1984, Attorney Jackson received admission to the Florida Bar. After this, she began working with a litigation and contracts law firm in Orlando, Florida. In the following years, Attorney Jackson worked with a number of firms, expanding her experience in business, contracts, estate planning, probate, elder law, and real estate law. In 1996, after 12 years of practicing for various firms, she established Jackson Law PA, where her clientele grew to a few thousand. At the firm, Ms. Jackson focuses her practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, business law, and real estate law. Attorney Jackson is licensed to practice in Florida and Texas, is a licensed Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a Florida State Certified General Contractor.. To learn more about Attorney Kristen Jackson, visit her attorney profile page on the Jackson Law PA website at:

Attorney John Morey is a native of Tampa, Florida. After moving to New York he attended the State University of New York College at Brockport where he earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Psychology. Mr. Morey earned his Juris Doctorate from the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law where he graduated in the top 25% percentile of his class.. Mr. Morey has been dedicated to being a zealous advocate for his clients since the first time he stepped into a courtroom as a certified legal intern for the Seminole County Legal Aid Society, Inc. The experience he gained while working with underprivileged clients has proved to be invaluable throughout his legal career. Mr. Morey’s passion for the law and dedication to his clients is exemplified by his continued work for the Seminole County Legal Aid Society, Inc. as a practicing attorney.. Mr. Morey has successfully represented clients in a wide range of legal issues – ranging from civil defense and plaintiffs’ work to divorce and corporate litigation. He is kind and patient with his clients, while tough with their opponents. Mr. Morey takes a commonsense approach to the practice of law in order to resolves his clients’ issues in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

Attorney Joe Knape encompasses a diverse and competent background in the legal industry due to his adequate experience over the past six years. He is dedicated to not only providing the highest quality legal services available, but also the most proficient and personable. As a trusted community advisor, Attorney Joe Knape’s mission is creating that one-on-one relationship with his clientele—a commonly sought after aspect that is often neglected in the legal world. Settling with anything less than the best is not an option in Joe Knape’s legal cases. The individualized relationship he provides to his more than satisfied clients includes both an intricateattention to detail and a tenacious research-backed effort. Considering he personally oversees his firm, you as a client, know that your case is in trustworthy hands. The consistent 24 hour accessibility, scheduling flexibility, and nighttime & weekend consultations are just the beginning of the affordably priced services provided to prospect clients.. Located in the heart of Downtown Orlando on the corner of Orange Avenue and Church Street, Joe Knape’s Law Firm serves over twenty counties throughout Florida. During 9am-5pm business hours, the temporary virtual offices located in Winter Park, Maitland, Lake Mary, and Sand Lake Road are all available for consultations. Call 850 Call Joe for an appointment.

Attorney Jason M. Ponder has over 10 years of legal experience handling family law matters in the areas of divorce, child custody, adoption and establishment of parental rights. Mr. Ponder also handles matters related to estate planning, testamentary document formation, including probate and guardianships. He brings valuable knowledge and experience to the firm's legal team. Mr. Ponder has handled cases in the following counties: Hillsborough, Seminole, Orange, Brevard, Polk, Volusia, Lake, Hernando, Osceola, Marion, Citrus and Sumter. He is currently admitted to practice in the United States Middle District Court of Florida and a member of the Florida Bar Association.. Mr. Ponder strives to provide caring legal guidance and always focuses his attention the needs and best interests of his clients.

Attorney J. Scott Herman, Esquire was born and raised in Central Florida.  He graduated from the Florida State University, with an under-graduate degree in Psychology and Criminology. He then attended law school at the Florida State College of Law. While in law school, Scott was awarded a highly coveted Summer Judicial Clerkship in the Sixth Judicial clerkship. During this clerkship, he worked as a staff attorney answering various post-conviction motions, and researching complex pre-trial issues for Circuit Court Judges.. Upon graduation from law school, Scott was hired by the State Attorney’s Office for the 9th Judicial Circuit in and for Orange County, Florida.  During his first couple years at that office, Scott was assigned to prosecute traffic, misdemeanor, domestic violence, and DUI offenses.  Upon being promoted to a felony division, Scott spent over two (2) years working with law enforcement to prosecute various felony offenses.  Scott worked hand in hand with various special investigation detectives and task forces while working for the Office of the State Attorney.. Upon leaving the State Attorney’s office in 2005, Scott began working exclusively in the area of criminal defense.  He has since expanded his area of practice to include civil traffic infractions and Injunction cases.  Scott has practiced law in over ten (10) Central Florida Counties from 2005 - 2009, before partnering with Attorney Mark Conan, in September 2009 where he is still working.

Attorney Gwen J. Cryer has been representing clients throughout the Central Florida area for over a decade, with a practice focused on family law and criminal defense. Ms. Cryer understands that clients remember and appreciate how they are treated during the course of their relationship with a firm, and aims to provide each client legal representation with integrity, skill and dedication. Attorney Gwen J. Cryer offers free initial confidential consultations to those seeking legal advice or representation for criminal defense or family law matters.

Attorney Greg Stoner is the founder and President of The Property Rights Law Firm.  He has decades of experience fighting for his clients’ benefit both in and out of the courtroom.  He combines his legal knowledge with strong negotiating skills and a firm foundation in business and finance to help you navigate the real estate and eminent domain process with ease.  By working together, attorney and client, The Property Rights Law Firm helps you to level the playing field and attempt to ensure the most favorable outcome.. Attorney Stoner has been chosen for inclusion in the following:. -          Million Dollar Advocates Forum;. -          Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum;. -          The Top Trial Lawyers in America;. -          Association of Eminent Domain Professionals;. -          Lawyer Monthly Magazine – 2017 Eminent Domain Law Firm of the Year;. -          Orlando Style Magazine – 2016 Legal Elite;. -          Finance Monthly Magazine – 2017 Lawyer of the Year – Eminent Domain.. Additionally, Attorney Stoner has also been quoted as an expert regarding Eminent Domain and property-related litigation issues or stories by the following media outlets:. -          Orlando Sentinel;. -          Franchise Times Magazine;. -          Florida Today;. -          WFTV Channel 9 Orlando (ABC);. -          Ocala Star Banner.

Attorney Dan Newlin began his career in public service at the young age of 20, working for the New Chicago, Indiana Police Department as a patrol officer and Fire Department as an Emergency Medic. Mr. Newlin later accepted a position with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, located in Orlando Florida, where he served ten years working as a patrol officer and sheriff's detective. While working as a detective, Attorney Dan Newlin received numerous awards for going above and beyond the call of duty and was recognized for his outstanding service by the United States Justice Department and the United States Marshall's Office. In 1997 Attorney Dan Newlin was accepted to law school and proudly attended the Florida State College of Law, where he graduated in December 2000. Attorney Dan Newlin is proud to be licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Florida, where he maintains offices providing expert and outstanding legal services helping injury and accident victims.. Attorney Dan Newlin began practicing law in Orlando, Florida, helping injury and accident victims with the goal of providing exceptional service and getting great results for his clients. Mr. Newlin made an early name for himself as a relentless advocate for his clients. Literally working day and night for justice, obtaining record verdicts of $24 million verdict for the family of a slain Orlando police officer and a $100 million verdict on a case for a young woman from central Florida who sustained a serious brain injury.. Mr. Newlin separated himself from other lawyers by providing superior aggressive representation with the highest level of professionalism.Today, Mr. Newlin has grown his single office law firm into one of the largest law firms in the United States, with ten fully staffed offices across Florida employing over 300 support staff and 80 Expert Attorneys. Mr. Newlin's legal team continues to have a strong reputation for success and a proven winning record, recovering Billions of Dollars for accident victims.. Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys has been voted Best Law Firm by the Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Business Journal. As well, Attorney Dan Newlin is recognized as a National Trial Lawyer and by Super Lawyers for his achievements.. If you are in need of legal services for an injury, accident, or wrongful death, you can contact the Law Offices of Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys at for immediate help.

Attorney Christopher J. Schisani was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, before he moved to Naples, Florida with his family. He graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and earned his Master of Science degree from the University of Central Florida. Upon obtaining his master’s degree, Mr. Schisani decided to pursue his passion of the law. He subsequently moved out to San Diego, California, where he attended his first year of law school. During his first semester he earned the Academic Achievement Award for superior marks in his courses. Additionally, he was invited onto his law school’s Moot Court Honors Board after an extensive interview process and exceeding academic benchmarks. As a member, Mr. Schisani competed in many interscholastic mock trial competitions, which aided in honing his advocacy and trial skills. After realizing that his heart remained in Central Florida, he moved back to Florida and finished his last two years of law school at Barry University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor degree.. During his law school tenure, Mr. Schisani excelled academically. He earned the highly coveted Book Award—for the highest grade in class—in two courses and was invited onto the prestigious Law Review journal. Membership is generally extended to a limited number of students who are in the top of their class. In addition to working as an editor on Law Review, Mr. Schisani was a Senator for his school’s Student Bar Association and a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Being an active member of SBA provided him the opportunity to get students involved in the Central Florida community, as well as allowed him to make a positive impact on those less fortunate. In addition to being extensively involved on campus and in the local community, Mr. Schisani also worked as a legal intern at the Office of the Public Defender in Orange County, Florida. It was this opportunity that fueled his passion for criminal law and advocating for justice.. Mr. Schisani took the Florida Bar Exam in July 2018 and passed on his first attempt. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in September 2018. Soon thereafter, Mr. Schisani commenced his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney at the Office of the State Attorney in Orange County, FL. As a prosecutor he successfully led numerous trials and court proceedings. Before being recruited by the Joshi Law Firm, P.A., Mr. Schisani served as a prosecutor from 2018-2019.. Mr. Schisani joined the high-profile criminal defense law firm Joshi Law Firm, P.A. in June of 2019. He quickly became partner at the law firm in November of 2020. At that time, the law firm transitioned over to Joshi & Schisani Law Firm, P.A.. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Schisani has accomplished many milestones and received a myriad of accolades. In 2022, Mr. Schisani was selected to join the National Institute of Trial Lawyers as one of the Best Trial Lawyer's in America, in the field of criminal law. Less than .03% of all lawyers will be selected to become a member of said organization. Additionally, Mr. Schisani was selected and accepted membership to the prestigious Lawyers of Distinction organization in 2022. The selection committee reviews and vets over 55,000 attorneys before extending membership. Members are featured in "The New York Times," as well as the highly regarded "The National Law Journal.". For 2021, The American Institute of Legal Advocates (AIOLA) selected Mr. Schisani as an "Elite Advocate" in the field of criminal law, and therefore, considers him one of the best legal advocates in the United States of America. Membership is only extended to those attorneys who demonstrate leadership, superior qualifications in their field, and trial results in their state. Less than 1% of all attorneys will be invited to be a member of AIOLA.. Further, Mr. Schisani earned the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively. He is considered a "Top Attorney" on Avvo--with a 10 Avvo rating. This is the highest numerical rating an attorney can receive.. Additionally, Mr. Schisani was selected and received the Elite Lawyer award for 2020 and 2021, which recognizes exceptional attorneys that demonstrate a high degree of skill and success in their respective practice areas.. In 2020, Mr. Schisani was selected and joined the American Institute of Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. The American Institute of Trial Lawyers is an invitation only professional organization composed of premier trial attorneys from each state. Attorneys selected for membership exemplify the very best qualities and qualifications of an attorney--and must meet stringent qualifications as a criminal trial attorney. Less than .03% of all lawyers will be selected to become a member of the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, the American Institute of Trial Lawyers selected Mr. Schisani as a Litigator of the Year for 2021. Membership is extended to only a select few in each state and/or region.. Additionally, in 2020, Mr. Schisani was selected and joined The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the state of Florida. Only a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region receive invitations to join this exclusive organization regulated by objective and uniformly applied standards. Due to his continued legal efforts, he was extended membership again in 2021.. In 2020, The National Alliance of Attorneys (NAOA) nominated and selected Mr. Schisani as an "Attorney of the Year" in the field of Criminal Law. Said organization is committed to advocating for attorneys with the highest legal standards in each state. Membership is only extended to attorneys who demonstrate leadership, superior qualifications in their field, and trial results in their state. Less than 1% of all attorneys will be invited to be a member of NAOA. Thus, Mr. Schisani is considered a top legal advocate in the field of Criminal Law.. Orlando Style Magazine voted Mr. Schisani as one of Orlando's "Attorneys of the Year" in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively.. After roughly two and half years at Joshi & Schisani Law, Mr. Schisani decided to take on the exciting challenge of starting his own law firm. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs and having a business degree from Florida State University, this was a personal objective and passion Mr. Schisani aspired to accomplish one day—having his own business. Thus, in October of 2021, the Schisani Law Firm, P.A. was established.. Mr. Schisani has handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases in the great state of Florida. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Schisani brings his knowledge from the other side of the law to methodically dissect and analyze the unique facts of each case to find the best possible defense and ultimately get the best result for his clients. He prides himself in putting the client first and providing personalized representation. Therefore, he strives to keep each client fully informed with their case and makes himself available as much as possible, including after hours and weekends. Mr. Schisani believes a successful defense team is one that is aggressive, strategic, hardworking, and with the client in mind. He strongly believes he demonstrates all those characteristics, and attributes that to his firm’s successes.. Mr. Schisani is a proud member of The Florida Bar, Orange County Bar Association, and the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. If you have any questions or want to set up a free consultation, please e-mail Mr. Schisani at or call the Schisani Law Firm, P.A. at.

Attorney Charles (Chad) R. Walker, Jr., is a partner at Regan Atwood P.A. Chad handles construction, business, and real estate litigation in the Regan Atwood offices in Orlando, Florida, and Jacksonville, Florida.. Chad has practiced law in Florida since 2001, and is Florida Bar Board Certified in construction law.. Chad has served as lead counsel in multimillion-dollar legal disputes for Florida, regional and national clients in complex construction, commercial and real estate disputes in state and federal courts and in arbitration.. Chad works primarily on construction cases for national, regional and local general contractors, site work contractors, multi-family builders, and trade subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, roofer, etc.), as well as condominium associations and developers.