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Timothy W. Terry is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and his areas of practice include family law, divorce, child custody, property distribution, juvenile law, criminal defense, felonies, white collar crimes, probation, and personal injury.. Mr. Terry received his A.B. degree, Magna Cum Laude, in 1973 from Duke University, and his J.D. in 1976 from Florida State University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1981. As a member of the Florida Bar, he was Chair of Grievance Committee C for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida in 1996, a member of the Rules and Forms Committee from 1996 to 1997, a member of the Legislation Committee from 1997 to 1998, and a member of the sections on trial lawyers, family law, and criminal law. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Terry served as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles R. Scott of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Honorable Warren L. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and a staff law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He has also served as an Assistant State's Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1984-1993.

Thomas P. Schmitt is an Expert Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Trucking Accident, and Slip and Fall Personal Injury Brain Injury and Wrongful Death Trial Specialist Attorney who obtained the second largest motorcycle collision jury verdict ever in the State of Florida. He is recognized in the National Law Journal's Top 50 Verdicts in the United States, 2014, and is recognized in the National Law Journal's Top 100 Verdicts in the United States, 2014. He is a Lifetime Member of both the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, “The Top Trial Lawyer’s in America”. He has recovered in excess of 100 Million Dollars for his clients during his career.  His trial skills have been recognized by his lifetime induction into the National Order of Barristers for Excellence and High Honors in the Art of Courtroom Advocacy. He is a native Floridian who was born in Miami, Florida. Mr. Schmitt was raised in Palm Beach County Florida where he attended local private schools. He obtained his B.A. in political science from Florida Atlantic University. He attended Exeter College, Oxford on an ESU/Rhodes Scholarship; and he received his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law, where he was a member of both the ABA and ATLA mock trial teams, President of the student division of ATLA, and State Champion of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers’ Statewide Mock Trial Competition, 1989.  Mr. Schmitt has dedicated his career to assisting the injured and has specialized as a personal injury trial attorney handling automobile, motorcycle, trucking, brain injury and wrongful death cases for his entire career. Mr Schmitt has obtained several million dollar and multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements throughout Florida and recently tried to jury verdict a motorcycle vs. tractor trailer trucking wrongful death case which resulted in a 15.2 Million Dollar Jury Verdict, the second largest motorcycle jury verdict of its kind in Florida ever! Mr. Schmitt is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar, the Florida Justice Association, and the Central Florida Trial Lawyer’s Association. He is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the United States District Court for the Sourthern District of Florida, and all courts of the State of Florida. Mr. Schmitt is an accomplished pianist, a ballroom dancer, and an avid boater. Mr. Schmitt resides with his wife and 2 sons in Groveland and Hutchinson Island, Florida.

The  Ladan Law Firm, P.A. continues to build on years of the community involvement of founding Partner, Amir Ladan.  The lawyers and staff of our firm are active in the communities we serve.  Not only do our lawyers provide pro bono legal services well in excess of what the Florida and local Bars require, but our lawyers and staff enjoy participating in a variety of community service projects, fundraisers and events.. Amir is the Past-President of the Rotary Club of Seminole County Sunset, where he is responsible for thier annual fundraiser - Poker Chips for Scholarships.  The annual event raises thousands for scholarships benefitting high school Seniors in Seminole County, as well as funding the amazing community service projects our club participates in throughout the year. The Ladan Law Firm proudly sponsors all of the club's fundraisers and Amir sits on their Board of Directors, where he has served for a decade.. Amir continues his involvement as a Rollins College alumnus. In 2014, he was nominated and elected to the Rollins College Alumni Board of Directors, where he served for six years, including his recent successful term as Co-President of the Alumni Board of Directors.  In 2020, he was invited to join the Board of Trustees of Rollins College.  Amir is committed to ensuring that Rollins will continue its mission, to educate students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, empowering graduates to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers.  He is also actively involved as an advisor to Tau Kappa Epsilon - Zeta Phi Chapter, where he sits on the Board of Directors of their Alumni Association and 501(c)3.. In December of 2019, the Firm celebrated it's 11th annual Happy Hour Toy Drive benefiting XL 's Baby DJ.  Over the years, this event has turned into Orlando's second largest source of group donations for local families in need during the holidays.  This event brings great joy to the entire team at the Firm, knowing that our efforts mean that hundreds of local families and their children will be able to celebrate the holidays.. The Ladan Law Firm was the title sponsor of The Fifth Amendment Happy Hour benefitting the Orange County Bar Association's Legal Aid Society.  Funds raised at the event are used to provide free legal services to those in our community that cannot afford legal counsel.  The event was a great success, well attended and a lot of fun for our lawyers and defense team.. Amir Ladan was honored to be named the King of The Krewe of Leaders in 2012.  The Krewe of Leaders recognizes and honors those that serve their communities and provides scholarships to deserving high school students who pursue careers in medical, hospitality and the performing arts.  Scholarships are funded by a series of community events surrounding "Mardi Gras" season including the Royal Gala, Fat Tuesday celebration and the Festival of Cities.. In 2012, Carsten & Ladan, P.A. was also a major sponsor of the 1st Annual Judicial Assistant Appreciation Luncheon, where we paid tribute to the excellent JA's in Orange & Osceola Counties.

The Woodward Law Firm firm prides itself on integrity, excellence in the practice of law, and straightforward solutions to clients’ legal issues.  We work with homeowners, business owners, and their representatives, to recover benefits on insurance claims throughout Florida.  The Woodward Law Firm will provide necessary resources to file your lawsuit, hire expert witnesses, take depositions, and maximize your recovery under the insurance policy.  Most insurance cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis, this means that you pay no fees or costs unless we win or settle your case.. (See video at ). The Woodward Law Firm assists auto owners, homeowners, business owners, and their representatives, recover benefits on insurance claims over property damage throughout Florida.  Insurance policies are complicated contracts, and property insurance law is a highly complex and involved practice area.  The Woodward Law Firm’s knowledge of the law and insurance company tactics allows you to effectively challenge the insurance company’s decision.  Whether in the courtroom or during settlement negotiations, The Woodward Law Firm will advocate for a full and fair payment on your loss.. (See video at ). The Woodward Law Firm can also assist auto owners, homeowners and business owners, and their representatives, obtain insurance benefits after a lawsuit has been filed against them.  Under a liability insurance policy, the insurance company must indemnify, settle, or pay valid claims made by others against you for a covered loss.  The insurance company must also provide, at its own expense, a legal defense for you after you are sued.  Liability insurance is often the only financial protection that you can rely upon to settle and defend a lawsuit, so don’t hesitate to contact The Woodward Law Firm after you have been sued.. (see video at ). Sometimes coverage under the insurance policy is not enough because the insurance company has refused to treat you fairly and honestly.  If your insurance company has failed to act in good faith by denying payment to you, or has unreasonably delayed in providing the coverage to which you are entitled, you may have grounds to receive financial compensation for damages caused by such conduct.  In those cases, The Woodward Law Firm will help you pursue “bad faith” and punitive damages against the insurance company.. (See video at )

The FAB Law Firm, LLC is a multi-state practice with offices in Central Florida Orlando and NYC.  The FAB Law Firm, LLC uses digital tools and systems to make the process of hiring, and working with Felicia seamless and stress free. Whether your case is a custody dispute or divorce, Felicia fights hard by putting her knowledge and experience to work for you.

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Teris Deitsch handles all matters involving divorce, child support, alimony, distribution of assets (including family businesses, investment plans, retirement plans and real property), modification of prior court orders, paternity, time-sharing (formally "custody"), and enforcement.  She is also trained to handle cases in the Collaborative Law model.. Although Teris Deitsch is an experienced trial attorney, she is dedicated to exploring all reasonable and creative settlement options so that the best interests of the family as a whole may be served.. Teris is devoted to helping her clients set realistic, practical, and carefully chosen goals early in their case. Teris understands that her clients are dealing with one of the most overwhelming times of their lives so she works hard to support her clients both legally and emotionally throughout the entire process.

Tad A. Yates is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has 29 years of criminal trial experience. He is a Phi Beta Kappa Graduate of University of Florida (B.A., Criminal Justice) and the University of Florida College of Law (J.D.)  Tad is a current member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors.  He is a Past President of the Orange County Bar Association and President of the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association.  In 2010, Mr. Yates was appointed by the President of the Florida Bar to serve on the Florida Bar's Criminal Rules Committee.  From 2008 to present, Mr. Yates was selected by Florida Trend Magazine as one of "Florida's Legal Elite" in the area of Criminal Law. In 2009, he was selected by "Florida Super Lawyers" for inclusion on the Florida Rising Stars list, featuring outstanding young lawyers in the state.  He was seleced a "Florida Super Lawyer" from 2010 to present.. In 2011, Tad was appointed by Governor Rick Scott Scott to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.  He served 2 years in the position of Chair of that commission.  The Governor re-appointed Tad to the Ninth Circuit JNC for a second term and he will serve on that Commission through June 2019.. In 2014, Chief Judge Belvin Perry appointed Tad Vice-Chair of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Panel.  Tad previously served as Chair of one of the Ninth Circuit Grievance Committees.. Tad is a former member of the Board of Directors of the University of Florida Alumni Association and the Board of trustees for the UF College of Law.. Tad currently serves as Chair of the Disciplinary Procedure Committee of the Florida Bar Board of Governors and was elected in 2023 to the Executive Board of the Board of Governors.

Steve W. Marsee is a Sole Practitioner who practices only in Marital and Family law. He attended the University of Miami School of Law, the University of Central Florida where he received his undergraduate degree in Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice. While in the legal studies program, Mr. Marsee worked full-time, took 15 hours each semester (including two summer  terms) and maintained a 4.0 GPA in the legal studies program.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Marsee became one of the youngest Chiefs of Police in the Country at the age of 29 after he received National Acclaim as Florida’s most successful Undercover drug Agent while serving as Investigator in Charge of Intelligence and Organized Crime for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. During this career, Mr. Marsee gained valuable experience in negotiating complex issues with a wide variety of people which has greatly aided him in his practice as a Marital and Family lawyer.. Mr. Marsee is a member of The Florida and Washington D.C. bars, U.S. Middle District Courts, the Florida Bar Family Law Section, the American Inns of Court, and a Charter member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inns of Court.Mr. Marsee has personally handled over 1400 Marital and Family Law Cases since opening his own practice just 6 short months after he began his career here in Orlando as a Sole Practitioner in late 2000. His entire staff are all college trained and experienced trial Paralegals who regularly attend hearings and Trials with him to better serve his clients by assisting him in organizing the volumes of evidence and documents that come with the complex cases that he handles.. Before he became an Attorney, Mr. Marsee went through a particularly nasty Divorcehimself. During his case, the Judge complimented his work and asked him why didn’t he hire an attorney. He replied that all the attorneys who were competent and aggressive enough to deal with his case weren’t affordable and the ones he could afford did not seem competent and aggressive enough. The Judge then advised him to attend law school and practice Marital and Family Law and be that attorney that he needed who was competent and aggressive if needed but make his services reasonably affordable so he could help others who were faced with the ordeal of Divorce themselves.. Mr. Marsee prides himself in the fact that he can view other's not just from the facts in their cases, but also drawing on his own experience which greatly helps them deal with their own challenges effectively.. His philosophy is simple. “Vigorously litigate the issues that you feel are justified; concedethe ones which aren’t; attempt to mediate and settle things in between; research both beforehand throughly so you can recognize the difference and at all times, conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner treating everyone you meet with dignity and respect.”. I urge you to contact me for a free consultation should you have need of a Marital and Family Law Attorney who is competent, aggressive (if needed), compassionate and will timely respond toyour and your families needs the way they should be. After all, family law can involve every aspect of your life including your children; your livelihood; your property; your future income and your security. Accordingly, you need a lawyer who not only has the educational experience, but the life experiences necessary to handle not just the legal issues of your case, but who is also capable of dealing with the delicate personal issues and sometimes difficult personalities of the parties involved in Marital and Family Law cases.

Stephanie is a longtime resident of Central Florida. Stephanie attended the Law Magnet Program at Boone High School before attending the University of Central Florida where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and a minor in Criminal Justice. Stephanie received her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida A&M University College of Law in 2014.. While studying at Florida A&M University College of Law, Stephanie participated in a variety of leadership activities, serving as an Executive Board member for both the Student Bar Association and the Hispanic American Law Student Association.. Stephanie is further actively involved in the Teen Court program in Orange County, where she serves as a Jury Advisor and guest Judge, as well as the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Board.

Spencer R. Munns is a Partner with the Central Florida law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns.  Mr. Munns handles a variety of practice areas such as Commercial Real Estate, Probate, and Business Litigation in addition to Real Estate Development, Commercial Leasing, and Commercial Closings.  Mr. Munns oversees the Commercial Law division of his firm, involving legal matters such as Business Transactions, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Estate Planning, Immigration, Criminal Defense, and more.

Since 2009, Laura Moffett has dedicated her practice to Family Law, including divorce, separation, child custody, and child support, throughout Central Florida. Ms. Moffett is a skilled, knowledgeable and passionate advocate for her clients. In addition, Ms. Moffett values volunteer work and giving back to the community.   She has been an active member of Rotary Club of Altamonte Springs since 2013, through which she has had the opportunity to  volunteer her time for charities and organizations throughout Central Florida. She is also a member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inns of Court, an organization dedicated to improving the practice of family law through continuing education and interaction with local judges.. Laura Moffett graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, and earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Barry University School of Law in Orlando in 2009. While attending UCF, Ms. Moffett was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, a professional law fraternity advancing integrity, compassion and courage through service to the legal profession and the community. She also worked as a legal assistant while attending UCF, and later a paralegal while attending law school.  While attending law school, Ms. Moffett continued her membership in Phi Alpha Delta, became a founding member of the Environmental Law Society, and was a member of Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Ms. Moffett received the prestigious Barry Achievement in Civic Excellence Fellowship, where she represented children in the law school’s Children and Families Legal Clinic. Ms. Moffett was selected to lead as a Lieutenant Governor of the American Bar Association’s Student Bar Association, served as Vice President of the Student Bar Association at Barry, and was selected as both a Teaching Assistant and later Head Teaching Assistant of the Legal Research and Writing Program by the Barry faculty. Ms. Moffett also participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which was recognized with the National Achievement Award from the American Bar Association, for six consecutive years.. Ms. Moffett’s professional skills and community dedication have resulted in her receiving numerous accolades, including:

Simon Wiseman completed his law degree at Stetson University College of Law. He followed his passion for trial work by serving as a prosecutor in the State Attorney’s office in Orlando, FL. During this time, he was lead trial counsel for over 40 jury trials, including a murder trial and high-profile cases. His time as a prosecutor provided Mr. Wiseman with extensive trial experience and insight into the criminal justice system. He has also worked for insurance companies defending claims, further honing his litigation skills. In 2012, he formed The Wiseman Law Firm, focusing on personal injury and criminal defense.

Settlement planner and lawyer with extensive experience dealing with the catastrophically injured. There are many settlement planning issues to consider when a personal injury case settles to maximize the recovery. Medicaid, Medicare and ERISA liens have to be negotiated. Trusts often times have to be created. A Special Needs Trust or Medicare Set Aside trust might be necessary. Investment decisions have to be made. Structured settlements should be evaluated and potentially implemented. Tax and estate planning may be necessary. All very difficult issues to deal with for even the most sophisticated lawyers and injury victims. This is where I come in.. Creating special needs trusts to preserve Medicaid/SSI. Advising on creation of Medicare Set Asides to preserve Medicare benefits. Establishing qualifed settlement funds to deal with complex settlement issues in catastrophic cases.

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.

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.

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.

Robert Azcano, Esq., a former public defender in the DUI division. Mr. Azcano has defended hundreds of traffic offenses, suspended license and DUI cases throughout the State of Florida, from Dade to Volusia Counties. He has years of experience solely in the DUI field.

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.

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