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I am a co-founder of Walsh Banks Law, located in Orlando, Florida. Since 2005, the primary focus of my practice has been business law, franchise law, real estate law and contract law.. I've worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from individual entrepreneurs and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations. I've provided legal assistance and representation to clients as they’ve formed new companies, started new entrepreneurial ventures, provided legal assistance for business expansion, corporate reorganization, and helped develop exit strategies through the development of succession plans or the sale of the business.. This includes extensive experience representing startup and existing franchisors; as well as franchisees looking to buy their first franchise, sell an existing franchise or become a master franchisee.. Whether coordinating complicated contract negotiations, assisting nonprofits gain their tax-exempt status, or providing outside general counsel services my goal is to help clients succeed by providing clear, practical legal advice and representation.. I am a member of the Florida Bar Association, Business Law Section and Tax Section, Orange County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Supreme Court Bar. As such, I have been admitted to practice law in the state of Florida, and before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Honorable Discharge Navy. Bachelor of Science, Engineering      University of South Florida. Jiris Doctor                                         University of Florida, College of Law. Handlin & Hefferan, PA                      1980 through present. Practice limited to contracts

Helping others is why I love the practice of law. As a plaintiff's attorney, I am able to help families who have been involved in catastrophic tradegies and help them through recovery stages and accountabilty for those responsible. Even when not catastrophic, our firm has always helped those injured even if a small accident to achieve resolutuion and to help facilitate medical treatment and fight insurance companies.. During the first years of my practice, I represented insurance companies and some large self-insureds like Wal-Mart and Winn Dixie against injured people in teir families which provided an education in the insurance companie's and adjusters way to defend cases. I realized I wanted to help individuals and their familes, even if it meant taking on large law firms and businesses.. Our firm has always been active in the community and I have a passion for helping and working with displaced children as a Guardian ad litem volunteering on some of the most difficult cases. I also worked as a volunteer atotrneyhelping families of those devestated by the WOrld Trade Center horrors of 9/11 and worked with many of the victim's families in securing rightful benefits. As an attoeny, I have the ability to make a difference while loving what I do.. Our firm handles cases involving automobie accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, trucking accidents, wrongful death and brain inuries. We have helped many over our 30 years working together as a team. We pride ourselves on individual attention to every client and unlike others today, meet and talk to each person ourselves. Our paralegals work as part of the team but Gregg Page and myself work on cases together.. We get referrals from lawyers around the country, doctors, friends, neighbors, fellow Church and synagogue members but most coes from those we have represented in the past and know we will do everything we can to help those in need. We have recieved referrals from clients we represented 30 years ago who send their sons, daughters, and even grandkids . We are here to answer questions and help, often unpaid but to point you in the right direction.. We love practicing law and I have benefitted from each and every client, even if occasionally, the case does not turn out the way you want. We have obtained recoveries well over 10,000,000 and even higher . We want to help

Heatwole Law Firm, P.A. was established in 2012 to bring a new spirit of justice to the Orlando and Central Florida market. With over twelve years of litigation experience including at two large law firms, Attorney Lauren Heatwole created a boutique law firm to bring a personalized focus to the client, while still allowing her to showcase her strong ability and passion for litigation and legal justice. Heatwole Law Firm focuses on both Family Law and Commercial Litigation matters. Lauren strives to deliver compassionate justice.

Heather C. Kirson is an Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney who concentrates her practice in Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning (including Medicaid Benefits and VA Benefits), Guardianship, Probate and Special Needs Trusts. Heather is a VA Accredited Attorney and is the current co-chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Elder Law Committee.. Heather has a background in Geriatric Care Management. As an associate Geriatric Care Manager, she assisted elders and their families in securing Medicaid Benefits and VA Benefits to pay for long-term care prior to attending law school.  Heather's experience and understanding of these comlex issues enhances her ability to properly analyze your legal issues, and offer you individualized strategic legal advice.. Heather is a member of the Florida Bar (Member: Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section; Elder Law Section); American Bar Association; Orange County Bar Association (Member: Estate Guardianship and Trust Committee and Elder Law Committee); Florida State Guardianship Association; Central Florida Guardianship Association; National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. and Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys.

Gerardo Ortega is a Commercial Real Estate and Business Attorney with the full service Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. Mr. Ortega practices Commercial Real Estate and business including Financing & Leasing, Corporate Law, and Contract Law.. Mr. Ortega received his JD in 2015 from Emory University School of Law, and received his B.S. in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University in 2011.

Gary primarily handles litigation, mediation and arbitration for business, real estate and employment disputes.. Gary is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in business litigation and has previously served six years on The Florida Bar's Business Litigation Certification Committee. He has served on the 9th Judicial Circuit's Business Court Formation Committee. Gary is active in the George C. Young American Inn of Court, holds a "Master" designation, serves on its board of directors and is the former president from 2011 to 2013.  He also served on The Florida Bar's Board of Legal Specialization and Education for six years and currently serves on the Orange County Bar Association's Executive Council as an elected member.. In addition, Gary is a certified circuit civil and appellate mediator as well as a trained and qualified arbitrator. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association's employment, commercial, and financial arbitration and mediation panels. Gary provides alternative resolution services for business, employment and real estate disputes as a mediator, an arbitrator and a voluntary trial resolution judge.

From our offices in Orlando, Thorne & Associates, PA, offers clients a unique combination of highly experienced legal counsel, backed by the resources to handle complex litigation matters in court jurisdictions throughout Florida. Supported by an office staff that puts client communications at the top of our priority list, we are proud of our record of successful trial results and settlement outcomes.

For the past 22 years, I have dedicated my practice to the defense of professionals, including lawyers, real estate agents, appraisers, and title agents in litigation and before licensing authorities.  I am also a Board Certified Appellate Specialist and have handle 100s of appeals in both the state and federal courts.  I am rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and have been recognized as one of Florida’s Legal Elite and Orlando’s Top Lawyers.  I practice in both state and federal trial courts as well as state and federal appellate courts.  I am very active in The Florida Bar having served as President of the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar, on the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar, Chair of the Appellate Court Rules Committee, and am the immediate past Chair of the Statewide Advertising Grievance Committee. I was recently reappointed by The Florida Bar to the At-Large seat on the Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee.   I am the Immediate Past President of the Orange County Bar Association and a past President of the Orange County Bar Legal Aid Society.  In June of 2015, I received The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section’s Pro Bono Award.  I am a proud graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Notre Dame Law School.  Other than law, my passions are my family and triathlon.

For over 10 years, Maria DiBlasio Hale has defended the rights and futures of men, women, and children in Orlando, Florida who have been charged with a crime. Her passion to pursue fair trials, dropped charges, and minimized penalties has helped her confidently represent her clients as an Orlando criminal defense lawyer.. After graduating from Stetson University College of Law in 1998 with a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Maria went on to become a Prosecutor in Central Florida. Her experience prosecuting those charged with crimes in front of a jury of peers gave Maria another perspective of the criminal justice field. In nearly 50 jury trials, Maria honed her knowledge of prosecution techniques. This included a variety of cases, including those of DUI (Driving under the Influence), Drug Charges, Assault, Battery, Weapons Charges, and other criminal offenses.. From here, Maria became a member of the State Attorney DUI Manslaughter Special Prosecution Unit. This role allowed her to complete multiple Advanced DUI training sessions. She was then selected to attend the Florida Prosecution Attorney Association's "Train the Trainer's Program", where she taught new Prosecutors effective DUI prosecution techniques.. Maria's role as a teacher was not limited to professional attorney associations. Her passion for molding the next generation of responsible new lawyers and citizens led her to become a coach for several Mock Trial Teams. Maria coached bright young minds in Pinellas Park High School, Stetson University, and most recently at Barry University's Mock Trial Team.. Maria Hale continues to defend and educate men and women throughout the state of Florida. She is a partner at Hale, Hale & Jacobson, P.A. where she focuses on cases on criminal defense cases, including DUI in Orlando, Marijuana Possession, other Drug Crimes, Weapons Violations, Juvenile Offenses, Theft, Probation Violation, Violent Crimes and More.. Hale, Hale & Jacobson, P.A. is located in Orlando, Florida. Her firm handles cases of criminal defense and personal injury. To schedule a consultation and discuss your legal options, contact Maria D. Hale.

Florida Appeals handles complex civil appellate litigation in state and federal courts.  Founding partner, Shannon McLin Carlyle, is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in appellate practice and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. She is also a Board Certified Circuit and Appellate Court Mediator. She is an experienced appellate advocate with an extensive background in state and federal appellate representation. As a former law clerk to the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal, Ms. Carlyle developed a unique perspective as to what appellate courts expect in appellate briefs and pleadings. Ms. Carlyle is admitted to practice in Florida state and federal courts, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Experience:. Attorney Bonnell attended Florida State University and graduated cum laude with majors in political science and international affairs. In his final year of college, Mr. Bonnell lived and studied abroad in Valencia, Spain.. Mr. Bonnell obtained his Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law in 2016 and was licensed by The Florida Bar to practice law that same year. During his time in law school, Mr. Bonnell clerked for a local law firm and also provided family law services to the indigent.. In his final year of law school, Mr. Bonnell was qualified by the Florida Supreme Court as a certified legal intern. As a legal intern, he worked at the 2nd Circuit Public Defender’s Office representing juvenile defendants in all stages of criminal proceedings, including trial.. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Bonnell has practiced as a trial attorney in both criminal and civil law. Mr. Bonnell served for several years as an Assistant State Attorney in the 9th Judicial Circuit (Orange/Osceola) and the 18th Judicial Circuit (Seminole/Brevard). During that time, Mr. Bonnell prosecuted hundreds of cases, gaining invaluable courtroom experience.. Prior to joining FL DUI Group, Mr. Bonnell practiced in personal injury law. As a plaintiff’s lawyer, Mr. Bonnell advocated for those harmed by the negligent or intentional conduct of others, recovering substantial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.. Attorney Bonnell utilizes his prior courtroom and litigation experience to provide zealous representation to his clients. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Bonnell uses his insider knowledge and specialized training to provide a skilled and informed representation.. Education:. Florida State University – B.S. in Political Science & International AffairsFlorida State University College of Law – J.D.. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Florida Bar AssociationFlorida Justice AssociationCentral Florida Trial Lawyers Association

Everyone from the falsely accused, first time offender or the career offender deserves to have a lawyer who will fight for them and protect their rights.. Eric Barker has practiced criminal defense exclusively for 20 year and has been able to analyze each case to prepare your defense. This is why Attorney Eric Barker is your EXPERIENCED Criminal Defense Lawyer. Initial consultations are always free of charge. Call Today

Erin E. Morse, Esquire is an exclusive Divorce and Family Law Attorney. She and her competent staff handle all Family Law issues including child custody, child support, divorce, military divorce, modifications, paternity, time-sharing & visitation. Her innate business acumen, natural talent of providing creative legal strategies, and prowess as a litigator, combine to offer unparalleled legal protection to her clients. It was while working under the tutelage of a distinguished Winter Park Divorce attorney that Erin honed her skills and developed the passion for helping families through their most difficult of times. Her passion continues throughout her practice today in her aggressive representation of each of her clients in seeking the best resolution to their unique situation.Erin loves Orlando “The City Beautiful,” where she attended both the University of Central Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and Barry University School of Law. In Law School her achievements where numerous including the book award for Motions and Depositions.Her office is conveniently located just off of I-4 in downtown Orlando in the beautiful Point Ivanhoe Building.

eremiah Allen is a fourth generation Floridian and was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Allen attended the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia. While in law school, Mr. Allen was a member of the law review and also served as the President of Phi Delta Phi law fraternity. In addition, Jeremiah Allen was selected as a member of Who’s Who of American Law Students.. After law school, Mr. Allen served as an Assistant State Attorney in Clearwater, Florida for approximately 6 years. As a prosecutor, Mr. Allen gained daily courtroom experience, prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor cases. Jeremiah Allen served as a Lead Trial Attorney in County Court, was a felony prosecutor for over five years, prosecuted cases involving Drug Trafficking, Manslaughter, Aggravated Battery, Murder, and Driving Under the Influence.

Edward J Fore is an attorney in Central Florida practicing primarily in the area of Real Estate.

Donna L. Draves has been practicing law in Florida for over 40 years and practices in the following areas: Business/Corporate Law, International Law, Contracts, Entertainment Law, and Litigation. She has successfully litigated thousands of cases over the course of her career. She is devoted to her clients and always strives to achieve the best possible results for them.

Donna C. Hung focuses her practice in the areas of Family Law, Collaborative Practice, and Mediation. Her career includes working as a former Assistant State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Orange and Osceola counties. As a former prosecutor in Orlando and Kissimmee, Ms. Hung conducted numerous criminal jury trials, a majority of which resulted in guilty verdicts. Additionally, Attorney Hung prosecuted and handled over a thousand criminal cases. Based on her stellar performance, she was chosen to be a special prosecutor handling all aspects of domestic violence, beginning at the intake level, continuing to the trial level and finishing at the violation of probation level and beyond. Donna was even designated by the 9th Judicial Circuit’s State Attorney to sign charging informations, a designation given only to a select few. The cases Donna dealt with as a special prosecutor were domestic in nature and included domestic violence batteries, assault, stalking, harassing phone calls, violations of domestic violence injunctions, and violations of pre-trial release conditions.. Attorney Hung truly enjoyed litigating in court and because of her impressive courtroom presence and trial skills, she was offered an associate position at a Winter Park law firm where she quickly realized family law and criminal defense were her passion. She handled and defended numerous cases which included traffic infractions, DUI’s, misdemeanors, felonies, felonies punishable by life, sex crimes, armed robbery, burglary, as well as other offenses.. In addition to her experience as a former Orlando Criminal Prosecutor and a current Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney, Ms. Hung also practices Family Law. Attorney Hung currently handles uncontested divorces, complex contested divorces, child custody/visitation and child support issues, Department of Revenue child support enforcement defense, modifications, relocations, paternity, alimony, domestication of foreign decrees, emergency motions, domestic violence injunctions and father’s rights.. During her career, Ms. Hung has remained involved in her community and is an active part of Florida’s legal system. She is a member of the Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court, Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, Orange and Seminole County Bar Association, Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association, Asian American Chamber of Commerce, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. Ms. Hung graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Decision Information Science and obtained her law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. She is AV Preeminent Rated by her peers which is an award given to only a select group of lawyers recognized for their legal ability and professional ethical standards; Awarded for 2017-present Florida Super Lawyer from Super Lawyers Magazine; Awarded for 2013 - 2016 as a Florida Rising Star from Super Lawyers Magazine; Named in 2014 one of Orlando’s Legal Elite in Orlando Style Magazine; Nominated in 2013 and 2015 as a Woman who Means Business from Orlando Business Journal; Named in 2015 one of the 10 Best from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys; Named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the National Trial Lawyers; Awarded in 2012 a Women to Watch in Orlando Women’s Newspaper; and Featured in 2012 as part of Beauty and Brains in Orlando Style Magazine.. Attorney Hung is admitted to practice in the Florida State Courts and the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida. She is fluent in spoken Taiwanese and has a Spanish speaking staff and associate attorney for your language needs.  Attorney Hung would love the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your important case.

Do you or your clients want a private, peaceful, respectful, transparent divorce?. I’ll help you decide if the collaborative option might fit your goals.. I’m a Florida collaborative family lawyer. After 30 years of litigating family law and business cases at big law firms, I committed exclusively to collaborative practice.. On collaborative teams, I help couples create positive, constructive solutions out-of-court in:

Dedicated to aggressive representation and attentive personal service. An experienced criminal defense attorney in Orlando, Florida. He handles all felony and misdemeanor cases, with a special emphasis on the field of domestic violence who researches the facts and connects with judges and juries.

Deanna E. Ebanks is an attorney with Gans Law, P. A. Her practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense matters. Originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, Deanna graduated from the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with Honors and a minor in Criminology. Prior to law school, Deanna was among a select group of students chosen to participate in the James Weldon Johnson Summer Institute, where she became a fellow. She later received her law degree from the University of Miami - School of Law, receiving Honors in Litigation Skills -Trial Advocacy and earning the Dean's Merit Scholarship on six separate occasions.. Prior to joining Gans Law, Deanna served as lead counsel at The Cochran Firm in South Florida, sat first chair on dozens of criminal jury trials, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies punishable by life imprisonment and managed her private practice, The Ebanks Rahming Firm. Deanna’s interest in criminal defense began when she worked at the Office of the Public Defender - Howard Finkelstein in Broward County, Florida. As an Assistant Public Defender, Deanna learned the skills and tools needed to excel as a criminal defense trial attorney.. Deanna moved north to the Treasure Coast and joined the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel - Fourth District. As an Assistant Regional Counsel, Deanna continued to focus her practice exclusively on criminal defense, representing clients charged with misdemeanor offenses, as well as first, second and third degree felonies, including Murder, Attempted Murder, Arson, Trafficking in Controlled Substances, Organized Fraud, Grand Theft, Burglary of a Dwelling, Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, Home Invasion Robbery, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, and sexual offenses, such as Lewd and Lascivious and Sexual Battery - Great Force.

Dayna practices appellate law in a wide range of civil subject areas, with a focus on family law, dependency law, adoption law, and contract disputes. She offers attorney clients litigation support and trial preparation, including consulting on complex cases, drafting intricate motions, and performing extensive research.. A native Floridian, Dayna grew up in south and central Florida. She graduated from Dr. Phillips High School and earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude from University of Central Florida, concentrating in interdisciplinary studies with a blend of English literature, journalism, mass communications, and sociology.. Dayna previously worked in civil liability defense, insurance defense, and employment law. She graduated from Florida State University College of Law where she gained valuable experience as a Certified Legal Intern at the Public Interest Law Center. There, she represented indigent clients and children in prison. Dayna also received the Distinguished Pro Bono Service certificate for her legal education efforts and her pro bono litigation and trial work. She was a teaching assistant in the school’s Juris Master program, where she worked in both Health Care Fraud and Abuse, and Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance courses.. Dayna serves on the Florida Bar Journal editorial board and is a member of the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, where she was the 2020-2022 appellate fellow. She is a Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator. She also volunteers at the pro bono family clinic through Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. Dayna teaches legal writing at Florida International University as an adjunct professor.. EDUCATION• Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2019• American College of Education, M.Ed., 2019• University of Central Florida, B.A., summa cum laude, 2014. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES• The Florida Bar member in good standing (2020-present)• The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section appellate fellow (2020-2022)• The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section and Young Lawyers Section member (2020-present)• The Florida Bar Journal editorial board member (2020-present)• Palm Beach County Bar Association member (2021-present)• Florida Association for Women Lawyers member (2020-present)• Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court (2021-2022)• Florida Rural Legal Services volunteer family law consultant (2020-present)• Bar Association of Montgomery County (2022-present)• Women’s Bar Association of Maryland (2022-present)• American Bar Association publication team member (2018-2022)• American Bar Association negotiation competition judge (2020-present)• American Bar Association moot court competition judge (2020-present). ADMISSIONS• The Florida Bar• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida• United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida• Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator

David is a hybrid specialist in both criminal trials and criminal appeals. He is one of just a handful of lawyers in the country who is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in criminal trial law and in criminal appellate law. He carries a third board certification in criminal trial law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). David represents people of all backgrounds and ages at all phases: pre-charging investigations, pretrial discovery, trials, sentencing, probation violations, direct appeals, postconviction appeals, and collateral appeals. David has unique experience representing people who were convicted of first-degree or capital felonies committed when they were children. David works with experts in areas like child psychology, neuropsychology, trauma, and prison adjustment. David secured new and reduced sentences for 18 people previously convicted of capital crimes and other serious felonies and who were sentenced to life without parole as children. David assembles and leads teams of experts and investigators to advocate for his clients in new sentencing hearings. David's work has reunited families, securing immediate release from prison for 10 people serving life without parole sentences. David also represents people who were wrongfully convicted because of mistakes their trial lawyer made. David has won new trials for people serving life sentences for capital or life felonies. David has called on experts in psychiatry, emergency medicine, orthopedics, firearms, and ballistics to prove his clients were wrongfully convicted. In his trial work, David has won acquittals in jury trial prosecutions in different parts of Florida for clients charged with Life, F1, F2, and F3 felonies.. David has spent half his legal career in private practice and half in government practice. Ask if your lawyer is board certified by The Florida Bar or the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, board certification helps consumers identify specialists in various areas of law.. From David: My goal in every case is to protect my client from further harm and to win by all available means within the bounds of the law and rules of professional conduct. This approach, particularly in life-and-livelihood threatening felony cases, requires long hours of meticulous preparation and investigation, strategic planning, and time-consuming research and writing of motions and legal briefs. My code is this: "I shall defend each client as though tomorrow will be judgment day and I would be content to be judged on that defense alone.". What is Board Certification?. Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice.. Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, board certification helps consumers identify specialists in various areas of law.. Board certified Florida Bar members are allowed to identify themselves as “Board Certified,” or to use the letters “B.C.S.” for Board Certified Specialist on business cards or letterhead, in legal directories or in is The Florida Bar’s highest level of evaluation of the competency and experience of attorneys in the 27 areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.. Board certified lawyers are Evaluated for Professionalism, Tested for Expertise.. By the numbers:. As of September 1, 2022 there are over ninety thousand lawyers eligible to practice law in Florida. Only four hundred and nineteen lawyers are Florida Bar Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law. In addition, only forty-three lawyers are Florida Bar Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law. Mr. Redfearn is one of just eight lawyers double board certified by The Florida Bar in both specialties.. In addition, Mr. Redfearn is one of just nineteen lawyers in the State of Florida who is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an American Bar Association accredited lawyer certification program recognized by The Florida Bar.. Mr. Redfearn formerly worked as a public defense lawyer (2006-2008; 2015-2022). As of August 2022, he is available to hire for legal representation. Please call the Longwell Lawyers law firm to schedule a free in-person consultation or phone call.

David Haas, a former federal and state prosecutor, represents clients and corporations throughout Florida and in federal courts around the country.  He has extensive jury trial experience, including handling more than 65 jury trials.. A fifth-generation Floridian, he graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2001 and began his career as a state prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office in the Tenth Judicial Circuit.  After three years of handling felony and misdemeanor offenses, attorney David Haas was promoted to Chief of the Economic/Environmental Crimes Division where he was responsible for the investigation, intake, and prosecution of complex financial crimes including racketeering and public corruption cases.. In February 2006, David Haas joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Florida.  He served as a federal prosecutor for nearly 10 years where he was honored for his litigation and investigative skills.  During his tenure as an Assistant United States Attorney, he handled complex white-collar matters including bank fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering, tax fraud, FOREX trading, healthcare fraud, and Ponzi/investment schemes.. In addition to handling white-collar matters, David Haas was an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) prosecutor that handled large-scale drug distribution/manufacturing organizations, wiretap investigations, violent crimes, human trafficking, firearm offenses, gang cases, and asset forfeiture matters.  David Haas also gained significant experience in handling cybercrime and cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) prosecutions, including the prosecution of individuals who trafficked in controlled substances on the internet and on TOR (The Onion Router) accessed markets.. While a federal prosecutor, David Haas received awards and commendations for his work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General. He also worked closely with agents from the Federal Reserve Board Office of Inspector General, the United States Secret Service, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).. A skilled litigator, David Haas is also an Adjunct Professor at Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law where he teaches Trial Advocacy.. As a state and federal defense attorney David Haas brings more than 14 years of prosecution experience to helping his clients defend against criminal allegations.  He also understands the Federal Sentencing Guidelines and the mitigating factors that are critical in determining a defendant’s sentence. He also understands the damage that can be done to a person or a company resulting from an indictment, even if the client is subsequently acquitted.. He also is an attorney for whistleblowers seeking reward for information of significant criminal wrongdoing under the False Claims Act.

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.