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Salim Punjani was born in Chicago, Illinois. He lived with his family in the Chicago suburbs, where his father owned a pizza restaurant. When Salim was 12, his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. His father continued to pursue local business ownership and operation by buying convenience stores in Atlanta. His mother volunteered her time for community events and causes. Salim has one sister, who now works as a fifth grade teacher in South Carolina.

S.I. “Sandy” Valbh brings a dual background in law and accounting to his practice at Bogin, Munns & Munns, where he advises clients across Orlando, Clermont, Kissimmee, Melbourne, and Orange City on business formation, real estate transactions, tax matters, and estate planning. A former accountant and lifelong entrepreneur, Sandy understands the legal and financial challenges business owners face and leverages that insight to deliver clear, strategic guidance. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University (1994), a J.D. from Drake University (cum laude, 1997), and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center (cum laude, 1998). Sandy is admitted to practice in Florida and before the U.S. Tax Court.

Ryan LaBar attended the University of Florida where he double majored and received degrees in Psychology and Economics.. Following undergraduate work, he attended the University of Florida Law School, where earned his law degree.

Ryan Rudd was born and raised in Florida. He received an Athletic Scholarship from Stetson University where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with minors in Business Law and Sports Administration. After graduating from Stetson, he was given an Academic Scholarship to attend Barry University School of Law.. Upon graduating from law school Mr. Rudd worked for a reputable insurance defense firm. This experience enabled Mr. Rudd to better prepare and litigate cases as a Plaintiff attorney.. Prior to joining Morgan and Morgan, Mr. Rudd was a partner with a personal injury firm in Orlando for the last 10 years. During that time he handled thousands of cases and obtained multimillion dollar verdicts for his client’s.. Mr. Rudd is honored to have been able to help others seek justice in their time of need and is ready to help you.

Ryan graduated with a B.S. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. A Florida Bright Futures Scholarship recipient and Dean’s List honoree, he then began a career in business and sales management. Having a strong desire to advocate and continue with his legal career, he attended Barry College of Law in Orlando, Florida.While attending law school on an academic scholarship, Ryan worked as a law clerk in an established criminal defense firm. He additionally participated in an internship with the Osceola County Attorney’s Office and a judicial externship under Circuit Judge Jenifer M. Davis of the 9th Circuit in and for Orange County, Florida.Upon graduation and obtaining licensure with the State of Florida, he practiced appellate law for a national appellate firm where he gained invaluable experience and knowledge that he is now determined to use to assist his clients in a personal, individualized manner. Ryan currently lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife and three children.

Rusten C. Hurd is an AV Rated Orlando immigration attorney and founding partner at the law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL. In over sixteen years of legal practice, Mr. Hurd has garnered experience with a wide variety of immigration matters including investor visas, business immigration, removal litigation, family petitions and naturalization and citizenship matters. As the husband of an immigrant, Mr. Hurd is fully cognizant of the importance of this process to his clients. To visit the Spanish and Portuguese language versions of our website, click  or . Mr. Hurd also has successfully appeared before immigration judges throughout the United States concerning a variety of removal issues.. Mr. Hurd has been awarded an AV rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. An AV rating is the highest such rating available to any single lawyer for skill and integrity and the rating is reserved for attorneys designated as outstanding in their field.. Mr. Hurd also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to performing appellate work before appellate courts throughout the state of Florida as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals. Mr. Hurd has had noteable appellate success both with the Board of Immigration Appeals and with Florida Appellate Courts. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Hurd has served as Guardian ad Litem for troubled children and was recognized by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County for his service and contributions.

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 Vazquez is a south Florida native. After moving to Orlando, FL, he attended the University of Central Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Mr. Vazquez earned his Juris Doctorate from the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law.. As a volunteer with the Guardian Advocacy Program during his undergraduate studies, Mr. Vazquez took a keen interest in helping those who had been civilly committed. His desire to help others carried over into his law school career. Upon completion of his first year Mr. Vazquez was hired as a summer intern at the Morey Law Firm, P.A. Mr. Vazquez proved himself to be an asset and as a result continued working at the firm throughout the remainder of his law school education.

Roberta Walton currently practices real estate, land use and development, immigration and business law. A native of Panama City, Florida, Roberta Walton obtained a degree in Social Work at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. From there she began her career in philanthropic development as a District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America. She later served in similar roles with the American Heart Association and Kids Incorporated (also known as 4C), an early childhood human service agency. Roberta began practicing Administrative Law with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida providing litigation and advocacy for Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability, and other like cases on behalf of low-income clients. Additionally, she served as an adjunct instructor for both ITT Technical Institute and Everest College in the Criminal Justice department. For the last seven years, Roberta worked as the District 6 Aide and Senior Advisor to Orange County Commissioner Tiffany Moore Russell where she adopted a strong grasp of not only the intricacies surrounding local government and policy implementation, but more importantly about what makes this community work—and how strategic planning and public engagement will serve to make it better. Both personally and professionally, Roberta is devoted to serving her community. She has held memberships in the Florida Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, Central Florida Women Lawyers Association, Paul C. Perkins Chapter of the Virgil Hawkins Bar Association, and currently serves on the Board of Visitors for Florida A&M College of Law. She is also the current President of the Southwest Orlando Junior Chamber of Commerce; Vice-President and Charter Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Metro Orlando Chapter; board member for RAPHA! Soul Care and Empowerment Institute; member of the Orange County Chapter of NAACP; League of Women Voters of Orange County; the Orlando Chapter of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association and a devoted member of Mount Zion A.M.E Church in Oakland, Florida. Roberta has two loving sons and is also a 2014 Candidate for Orange County Commissioner, District 6.

Robert Zlatkin is an experienced, and dedicated Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney. A graduate of the prestigious University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, Robert is a native Floridian with a strong connection to the Central Florida community. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in History and made a decision early on to return to Orlando after law school to give back to the community he calls home.. As an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Robert most recently prosecuted a broad range of cases including D.U.I., battery, robbery, domestic violence, battery, and a myriad of felonies including violations of probation (VOPs). With hundreds of hours of court appearances and successful trials, it was here that Robert honed his litigation skills and developed a keen understanding of the nuances of the law. With his unique perspective of both sides of the criminal justice system, Robert’s clients derive significant benefit from this advantage.. Robert Zlatkin has had a wide range of legal expeirence including federal plaintiff lawsuits under the Telephone Protection Consumer Act (TCPA) and insurance defense, medical malpractice, and personal injury as a summer associate at the respected law firm of Wicker, Smith, Ohara, McCoy and Ford .. A compassionate, skilled and experienced attorney, Robert is a strong and relentless advocate for his clients.. Education. University of Florida Fredrick G. Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL. Juris Doctor awarded May 2015. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Bachelor of Arts, cum laude: History with minor in Archeology, July, 2012

ROBERT W. ANTHONY, (Member) born Sanford, Florida, September 28, 1955; admitted to bar, 1982, Florida; 1983, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.Education: Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., cum laude, 1977); University of Florida (J.D., with high honors, 1982). Order of the Coif; Phi Kappa Phi. Recipient; Joseph J. Gersten Key Award; George W. Milam Award. Member, University of Florida Law Review, 1981-1982.Author: "U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Sale of Business Doctrine," 60 Florida Bar Journal 13, January, 1986; "Constitutional Law: Qualified Right of Access to Criminal Trials Recognized," 33 University of Florida Law Review 272, 1981; "Protection for Attorney Solicitation Slow in Coming," 33 University of Florida Law Review 698, 1981.Member: Orange County Bar Association.Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; Securities Litigation; Residential Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Family Law; Resort Timeshares.AV Rated.

Robert D. Rightmyer is Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™, a mark of excellence in Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system.. I am an experienced litigator and business lawyer, having honed my skills and practice over the past eighteen years, primarily with two large, well-respected law firms. For the majority of my career, I was associated with the statewide Florida law firm of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., where I was elevated to the status of Partner. Thereafter, I joined the international law firm of Foley & Lardner, LLP where he was Senior Counsel. After the rewarding and invaluable experiences at both firms, I decided to open his own law practice but have now have joined the NeJame Law, P.A. firm.. My practice and experience includes complex commercial litigation, contractual and other business disputes, non-compete and trade secret litigation, professional malpractice matters, business disputes, commercial landlord-tenant disputes and litigation, contract and corporate document preparation, and insurance-related litigation.

Rich Newsome is the senior partner of the Newsome Melton law firm and represents families and individuals who have experienced catastrophic injuries caused by defective products. Rich is passionate about helping his clients and ultimately making products safer as the result of product liability litigation.. After graduating from the University of Florida College Of Law, Rich worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern and Middle districts of Florida. After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office Rich worked briefly at a big products defense firm before leaving and becoming a plaintiffs’ attorney.. For more than 20 years, Rich has represented injured people against manufacturers who make defective products. During the past two decades, Rich has won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, has written countless articles and about product liability, is a regular speaker at trial lawyer conferences and events across the country, and is recognized by members of the Bar as a leading expert in product liability litigation.. Rich has not only advocated for safer products through the civil justice system, he has also spent substantial time helping to protect the justice system in Tallahassee and in Washington D.C. As a Past-President of the Florida Justice Association, a previous member of the Board of Governors of the American Association of Justice and a current member of the Executive Committee of the National Trial Lawyers, Rich has advocated to protect the rights of families and has fought efforts by manufacturers to limit access to courts and juries.. In addition to a long list of awards and accomplishments, Rich was recently honored by being invited to be a member of The Summit Council. He is also recognized in Best Lawyers of America, Florida’s Legal Elite, Best Plaintiff’s Lawyers in America, and Orlando’s Top Lawyers. Rich is a husband and father of three children, lives in Orlando, and enjoys offshore fishing and diving.

Rhiannon Arnold is the founder and owner of The Arnold Law Group, P.A. Ms. Arnold was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida and still maintains strong ties to that community through her family and longtime friends who remain in the Florida panhandle and southern Alabama.. Attorney Arnold graduated from the University of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama in May of 2001, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in public speaking and argumentation/debate.. Immediately following graduation, Ms. Arnold began attending Florida State University's College of Law, where she focused in the disciplines of criminal law and trial advocacy.  During law school, Ms. Arnold had the honor of attending the prestigious Oxford University in Oxford, England.  While attending Oxford, Ms. Arnold completed extensive coursework in comparative criminal procedure prior to returning to Florida State University in the Fall of 2003.. After graduating from Florida State, Attorney Arnold began her legal career as a member of the Public Defender’s Office in the 2nd Judicial Circuit where she practiced in Monticello, FL.  In 2004, Attorney Arnold moved to Orlando and continued her legal career when she began working as an Assistant Public Defender in the 9th Judicial Circuit. During her tenure with the Public Defender’s Office, Ms. Arnold oversaw cases in various misdemeanor, traffic, juvenile and felony judicial divisions.  Many of those cases went to trial and were resolved with favorable outcomes for her clients.  While with the 9th Circuit Public Defender’s Office, Attorney Arnold also managed the Misdemeanor Appellate Division.  During her time in Appeals Division, Attorney Arnold wrote numerous appellate briefs on behalf of clients of the Public Defender’s Office.. In September 2006, Attorney Arnold departed the Public Defender’s office on a quest to provide more personalized service to her clients.. Attorney Arnold is a member of The Florida Bar and the United States Federal Court Middle District of Florida.  Attorney Arnold is licensed to represent clients in all Florida State Courts and the Federal Middle District of Florida.

Rebecca L. Palmer is a Family & Marital Law attorney practicing in Orlando, FL.  Palmer has a broad background in providing intimate legal advice to those in need at a major time of change in their life. When she began her practice 23 years ago she did so to be in the courtroom for general litigation. Then she learned while litigation is sometimes necessary, often the best route is to use the best negotiation techniques possible. As such Palmer focuses on alternative dispute resolution and collaborative law issues for domestic disputes, but knows how and when it is time to go to court.. Palmer’s matters range from difficult divorces, mediation, adoption, complex financial issues and custody cases. Palmer is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and brings experience in all methods of case resolution, including mediation, arbitration, facilitation and negotiations to serve individuals as well as businesses.  She has extensive experience with complex financial issues as well. Palmer has handled dividing celebrity assets with an eye to the family behind the news, and was on the legal team representing Elin Nordegren in her divorce from Tiger Woods.. Palmer also loves her community. Palmer has been President of the Central Florida Association of Women, the President of the Orlando Young Professionals, an adjunct professor in the areas of Legal Ethics, Business Law, Trial Techniques and Family Law at Stetson University, Barry University, Southern College, and the University of Central Florida. Palmer also taught for several years at Emory University for the trial advocacy program. She is a published author and speaker, and appears frequently on Fox 35 News Orlando.

REAL ESTATE LAW for Retail, Hospitality, HOA, Condo, Tech, and Medical.. Representing Businesses and individuals.. With over 20 years of experience and one of only a handful of attorneys who have earned an advanced law degree in real property, Attorney Cooper has been highly trained to tackle any real estate legal matter. While in some firms the partners will pawn your work off on a clerk or a paralegal, Attorney Cooper takes a personal interest in every case and every client. He has the singular ability to converse on a broad range of topics, finding a connection with each of his clients, and to relate law in laymen's terms, so that it is easily understood by all.. Coop, as he is known by his friends and colleagues, has had an interestingly unique career that has seen him on stage at the Florida Music Festival as the lead singer of a showcasing alternative rock band and as a foreign legal consultant, residing for a while in South Korea and the Philippines. He also spent nearly a year in London, England, attending a semester of law school, garnering contacts, and studying the English legal system. Today, Coop's multi-cultural network stretches from the European continent across the UK and the USA to Australia, Philippines, Japan, Korea, China, and Hong Kong.. .

PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS:. SuperLawyer Florida: 2013-2017. SuperLawyer: Rising Star: 2009-2012. Florida Trend “Up and Comer” Legal Elite: 2007. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:. Orange County Bar Association. Co-Chair Law Week Committee. Young Lawyers Section. President (2012). Treasurer (2010). Secretary (2009). Mentor (on-going). The Florida Bar. Trial Lawyers Section. Florida Justice Association. American Association for Justice. COURTS ADMITTED TO:. All Courts in the State of Florida. U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. EDUCATION:. University of Central Florida, B.A. Legal Studies (2000). Trial Team: President. Golden Key National Honor Society. University of Florida College of Law, J.D. (2003). Honors: Legal Research and Writing. Book Award-Trial Practice. Trial Team:. President & Vice-President. First Place Chester Bedell Florida Bar Trial Competitions. Best Advocate, UF Intramural Competition. PUBLISHED WORKS AND LECTURES:. Lecturer, Presentation Name: Preparing Your Witness for Deposition. Conference: Mastering the Deposition: A Critical Workshop (2017). Lecturer, Presentation Name: Tips and Traps for Trial Lawyers in Federal Court. Lecturer, Presentation Name: Discovery and E-Discovery. Conference Name: Circuit Court Boot Camp (7th Annual): Learn the Do’s and Don’t’s (2017). Lecturer, National Business Institute:. “Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers” (2007). Lecturer, Loman Education Services:. “Nursing Home Negligence in Florida” (2005). Author, Law Practice Today:. “Boots on the Ground Marketing Tips for the Young Lawyer” (2013). Speaker, Orange County Bar Association: “Mentoring New Lawyers” (2013). Panelist, American Association for Justice and Barry University’s College of Law. “Professionalism and Ethics” (2008). CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS (Past and Present):. UCP of Central Florida. Legal Aid Society, Board of Trustees. Mentor for at-risk High School students. Mentor for at-risk High School students. Lake Silver Foundation Board

Prior to Spetsas Buist PLLC, Nick gained litigation and trial experience working for the largest insurance defense firm in Florida and, subsequently, a prominent national law firm, where he represented companies and their insurance carriers in complex civil litigation matters, including personal and catastrophic injury, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death, automobile and trucking liability, and negligent security.. Nick uses his litigation and trial experience to aggressively pursue claims on behalf of clients injured by the negligence of others. Because of the knowledge Nick gained from defending corporations and their insurance carriers, he understands their negotiation tactics and trial techniques. Now, Nick uses this knowledge against companies and their insurance carriers to maximize the value of his clients’ cases and to bring justice to his clients. Nick believes in aggressive representation and understands that communication is crucial to client satisfaction. He is devoted to treating his clients like family.

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Piercy Stakelum founded the law firm now named Trial Pro, P.A., in Orlando, Florida in 2001. In early 2011, Trial Pro opened a second office in Naples, Florida. The Trial Professionals specializes in all types of personal injury, workers compensation, and wrongful death claims.. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Piercy Stakelum has always felt a passion for justice and the urge to fight for those whose lives have been compromised.. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University in 1994, Piercy entered the University of Florida College of Law. There, he established himself as a leader among his peers, serving as an active member of both the Moot Court and Trial Competition Teams. He graduated with honors in 1997, and landed his first job at an esteemed law firm in South Florida.. For the next four years, Piercy worked for two of the region’s largest legal firms, representing both individuals and insurance companies. During that time, he successfully tried cases before juries in several Florida counties, winning in both State and Federal courts. In 2001, he decided to focus his talents and expertise on his true passion: helping individuals.. Piercy is duly qualified and admitted to practice law in all state and federal courts in the State of Florida. He is proud to call himself a civil trial attorney, and is an active member of both the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and the Academy of Trial Lawyers of America.

Personal Attention – Powerful Representation – Proven Results. Experienced Former Prosecutor. FREE Consultation. Jay Rooth grew up in St Petersburg, Florida and attended Tampa Jesuit High School.  He then obtained his bachelors and Masters degree in Business from Stetson University and a JD from Barry University School of law.. Jay Rooth started his career in the legal profession as an Assistant State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit.  After his experience with the state attorneys office, he opened Moses and Rooth Attorneys at Law which focusses its practice in the area of criminal defense.. The law firm of Moses and Rooth handles misdemeanor and felony criminal cases involving but not limited to: Drug Possession, drug Trafficking, drug paraphernalia, Domestic Violence, Petit Theft, Grand Theft, Burglary, Fraud, Juvenile Offenses, Weapon Offenses, Violation of Probation, Bond Hearings, Sex crimes, record sealing / expungement, appeals, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving on Suspended License (DWLS), Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of Accident and all related traffic offenses.

Perhaps one the main reasons I enjoy my practice defending businesses is that law is not my first “career.”  In fact, law wasn’t even the second.  Before I decided to become an attorney, I had already worked in and for businesses for almost a dozen years.  I’ve heard people say they “enjoyed law school” – although, frankly, it is not something I have heard that all that often.  After spending years in the work force handling leadership roles, teambuilding, solving problems, and making decisions, going “back to school” was different and, at times, humbling.  While I am glad that law school is far behind me now, I enjoyed serving as Managing Editor of Law Review and am still proud that I received various awards, such as Outstanding Oral Advocacy.. I have spent the last almost 14 years defending lawsuits brought against manufacturers, insurance companies, and other businesses.  Most of these cases involved allegations of product liability, personal injury, and/or premises liability.  Along the way, I have drawn upon my background of  leadership, service, and teamwork.  I have attained awards, such as being selected as a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers three consecutive years.  I have been inducted into the International Association of Defense Counsel, which according to its website is comprised of a worldwide membership of 2,500 invitation-only peer-reviewed  leading corporate and insurance lawyers.  I was selected as a Florida Legal Elite in 2013.  I was recently appointed to The Florida Bar’s Senior Lawyers Committee.  I am also an active member of the Transportation Lawyers Association, where I enjoy my work as Chair of the Diversity Sub-Committee.. Our firm is, by design, a small boutique firm in downtown Orlando, Florida.  Our firm practices throughout Florida, in every federal district, as well as major (and minor) metropolitan areas.  I am licensed to practice before the Courts of Florida, all three U.S. Districts in Florida, the 11th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.  I am a Certified Litigation Management Professional, certified by the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance after a focused program at Columbia Law School.. It is suggested that I include something about myself in addition to my education, experience, awards, and such.  I am often told by clients and colleagues on both sides of the little “v” that I am good at what I do – perhaps that is because after over 30 years of working in and for businesses I have the experience and comfort level to enjoy what I do.  The shelves in my office are filled some awards – but mostly with pictures of people I love, my pets, some select books, and one plaque I was awarded over 20 years ago which, while simple, still inspires me:  “Leadership:  Leaders are like eagles. They don’t flock; you find them one at a time.”  I have learned that leadership is not often easy but the reward is, indeed, worth it.

Patrick Grozinger is an AV Preeminent rated Criminal and Civil attorney in Central Florida. He was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and attended Southern Methodist University, during which time he studied in Paris, France and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in History. After college, Mr. Grozinger joined the United States Peace Corps and spent two years serving as a Small Business Development volunteer in the West African nation of Mali. Mr. Grozinger then attended business school in Paris, France, graduating with a M.B.A. from the International School of Management. Mr. Grozinger then attended law school at Louisiana State University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate and a Graduate Diploma in Civil Law. During his time in law school, Mr. Grozinger clerked for two years with the Long Law Firm in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, served as an Executive Member of the LSU Moot Court Board, and was a National Moot Court Award winner. After law school, Mr. Grozinger took a position as a criminal Prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office in the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando. While an Assistant State Attorney, Mr. Grozinger prosecuted thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases in both Orange and Osceola counties and worked as a DUI specialist. He is dedicated to protecting the Constitutional rights of his clients, and to providing his clients with the courtesy, respect and professionalism they deserve.. Mr. Grozinger is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, the State of Texas, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the Northern, Middle and Southern District Courts of Florida. He is proficient in French, and he is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Seminole County Bar Association.

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.

Over the past three decades, our team at Caplan & Associates has handled thousands of bankruptcy and family law cases. We’re very proud of our experience, and we deeply honor the trust we’ve earned from each of our clients. That trust we work so hard to build doesn’t just contribute to positive case outcomes; it defines who we are as a law firm. In fact, trust is the very reason we get so many referrals from family, friends, and colleagues throughout the community.. My reputation—and my firm’s—is built on years and years of going above and beyond what is expected from an attorney. By working hard to discover and understand each and every detail of your case, our team can best prepare you financially and psychologically for even the most complex situations. We’re never more pleased than when one of our clients tells us we’ve added value to their life.. Stephen Caplan was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Michigan State University. In 1985, he received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. Stephen attended law school at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and received his Juris Doctor degree in 1989. He began practicing law in Georgia, working with a solo practitioner, where he was exposed to and learned from a variety of bankruptcy and family law cases.. After being admitted to the Florida Bar and moving to Florida in 1990, he worked as an associate in a small Orlando law firm until 1991 when he opened his own practice. Over the past decades, Stephen has been honored to represent thousands of clients throughout the Central Florida community and beyond.. Stephen proudly holds membership in the Orange County Bankruptcy Association, the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, and the Florida Bar Family Law Section. He was recently appointed to serve on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee and was awarded the Champion of Excellence Award by the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.. Stephen previously served as an active participant in the Boy Scouts Explorer Program, tutoring high school children interested in the practice of law. He has also done extensive volunteer work as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.. Currently, Stephen is an active member of the Team Selection Committee for Florida Citrus Sports, scouting college football teams for the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl and the Russell Athletic Bowl.