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

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

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

Commit your time and energy to the people who will remember that you made a difference.. My life-long passion is families.  As a Marriage and Family counselor, I have provided help to families in conflict for over thirty years.  After spending time raising my children and caring for my parents, I decided to go to law school. I transferred my talent helping families to the exclusive practice of Family Law Matters.. I love helping people become self-assured and take control of their life. I am an excellent listener and straight forward communicator- maybe too straight forward at times. I work hard for my clients in an effort to restore balance and happiness in their lives.. In matters of Divorce. Although I love the organization it takes to take a case to trial, it is my preferred practice to help my clients resolve issues before relying on the court to decide their family’s fate.  As a skilled legal counselor and licensed mediator, I understand and appreciate the power it provides my client to determine his/her own future.. However, we are never able to control the temperament of the other party and there are times when there is no way to agree without the help of the court. If a trial is our only option I am prepared, organized and gifted to tell your story to the judge.. In matters of Probate. Probate is a family matter.  It requires good listening skills and attention to detail.  Sometimes dealing with family matters at the end of life are complicated.  Bringing families together to understand the process means exercising frequent communication.. Planning your will and estate is equally important to me. I know from personal experience that your family will appreciate your attention to detail and I enjoy discussing your intentions and making them a reality. I always encourage families to talk about the plans you have made; you would be surprised how much that can mean to generations.. I have always been an active member of the Central Florida community. I grew up here. I have perfected the art of being a professional volunteer and provided countless hours to organizations such as the Orange County Public Schools, Episcopal Counseling Center, College Park Neighborhood Association, Boy Scouts of America and Citrus Counsel for Girl Scouting. Currently, I focus the majority of my time practicing law because it is as much a hobby as it is a job to me. I am a member of Orange County Bar Association, Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers, The Elder Law Committee, Family Inn of Court and the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida.  I participate in many leadership roles in these organizations.

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

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

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

Christina is a member of the firm’s litigation department. Christina’s practice focuses on all aspects of federal and state commercial litigation. Christina represents corporations and individuals in a wide variety of matters, including contract disputes, fraudulent transfer actions, commercial foreclosures, garnishments, class actions, shareholders' disputes, and appellate matters.  Prior to joining the firm, Christina was an associate at Foley & Lardner LLP in Tampa, where she handled commercial litigation and creditors’ rights matters.. Christina received her law degree from the Florida State University College of Law, graduating first in her class. While in law school, Christina received seven book awards (highest grade in class) and was an award-winning member of the Moot Court team. She also served as Articles Editor of The Florida State University Law Review. Christina received her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University where she received the President’s Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year award.. Christina is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, in the United States District Courts for the Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida, and in the United Staets Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

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

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

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

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

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

Cathleen Winter focuses her practice in family law, including areas concerning divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody and visitation, modification proceedings, paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, and domestic violence matters.. Cathleen graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in May 2016 and earned a Certificate in Family Law and her Juris Doctor degree. Cathleen is a member of the Florida Bar and the Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court. Cathleen also previously served as President of the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, and is a Founding Member of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL) Orlando Chapter.. Cathleen was recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service and was listed as the 10 Best Attorneys in Florida in 2018. Cathleen was also selected in 2020 – 2024 to the Super Lawyers Florida Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. In 2021, Super Lawyers also selected Cathleen as a Top-Rated Family Law Attorney.. In addition to the above, Cathleen also received a recognition in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America Editions 2021-2025 for her work in Family Law and was also listed as one of Orlando Family Magazine's Awesome Attorneys in Family Law for 2021. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is a recognition for attorneys for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Awesome Attorneys is an annual list of leading lawyers in the Greater Orlando area chosen by peers and Orlando Family Magazine readers.. Cathleen is a proud Asian American and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, allowing her to assist clients in the Asian American Pacific Islander community.

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

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

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

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

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

Bryana Connors is an Of Counsel Family Law & Criminal Defense attorney with the Orlando, Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns.  She received her J.D. from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2016.

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

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

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

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Attorney Ruggiero has always had a passion for helping others with her positive outlook and diligent work ethic. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Upon her acceptance of the prestigious Dean’s Merit Scholarship, Attorney Ruggiero returned to her hometown and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami, School of Law.. While at the University of Miami, Attorney Ruggiero had the distinguished honor of clerking for the Honorable Judge Maxine Cohen Lando, United States Judge, for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. She was a Certified Legal Intern at the Office of the Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida and participated in the University of Miami’s Capital Defense Project through which she represented individuals convicted of capital offenses. As a student in the Litigation Skills Clinical Program, she was awarded the Honorable Theodore Klein Endowed Scholarship for ability and excellence in oral and written advocacy and a commitment to public service. Prior to joining the DeWitt Law Firm, P.A. Attorney Ruggiero began her legal career at a full service firm in Maitland and concentrated her practice in the area of mortgage foreclosure defense, criminal defense, family and domestic law, and general civil litigation.. Attorney Ruggiero is a member of the University of Central Florida and University of Miami, School of Law Alumni Chapters as well as the Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband, family and adorable puppy.

Board Certified in Business Litigation.