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Melanie M. Demps has been an attorney since 2002 practicing in the area marital and family law. After graduating from University of Central Florida, Ms. Demps attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida where she graduated Cum Laude.. Ms. Demps was an attorney for Dorothy J. McMichen, P.A. until 2008 when McMichen, Cinami and Demps, PLLC was established.. Ms. Demps practices marital and family law.  She provides legal support to clients with domestic cases including divorce, child support and custody, paternity, domestic violence, juvenile dependency, modification and contempt proceedings. She handles all types of cases from simple uncontested dissolution of marriage to complex divorce and custody actions.. Ms. Demps is trained to practice collaborative family law which is an alternative to the destructive and uncomfortable aspects of conventional litigation.

Melanie joined the legal profession to help give a voice to those who cannot articulate their rights and assist those who were unaware of the steps to take to protect their rights.  Her goal is to represent you zealously, assist you in obtaining your objective and fight for your rights.  Melanie understands that facing a legal issue can be a very emotionally draining experience and wants to assist you in attacking your legal issue.. Melanie was born in the Bronx, New York.  After graduating from Cardinal Spellman High School, she attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy.  Before attending law school, Melanie worked for a real estate law firm in White Plains, New York.  She then went on to pursue her Juris Doctorate at Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida.  Immediately after completing law school, Melanie was admitted to the Florida Bar.  Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar, Melanie worked for a private law firm practicing in many areas of law and worked her way from being an associate attorney to lead attorney who trained many new attorneys at the firm.  In November 2014, Melanie and her business partner, Ryan Ghantous, formed Ghantous & Branch, PLLC in Orlando, Florida.  She practices in many areas of law including Foreclosure Defense, Consumer Law, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Landlord Tenant Law, Asset Protection, Appellate Work, and Civil Litigation.. On a personal note, Melanie was drafting letters to the NBA Commissioner arguing the injustices she saw on the screen at ten years old, while other girls her age were playing with nail polish and braiding their hair.  Clearly, for Melanie fighting for the right cause is not just a job but a way of life, ask any of her loved ones.

Maria Tejedor is a Board Certified civil trial lawyer. She has a focus in medical malpractice cases including injuries to children as well as mass torts and dangerous drugs. She is a member of the national Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Maria Tejedor graduated from the University of South Florida, Magna Cum Laude in 1992. In 1993, she commenced law school at Stetson University, the number one ranked law school in trial advocacy. In 1994, she competed in a college wide competition, and was selected among her peers by Stetson to become a member of the law school's prestigious and select trial team. She spent the next two years representing Stetson college of law in national and state wide trial competitions. The years she competed, Steston college of law maintained its number one nationally ranking in trial advocacy.. In 1995, Maria Tejedor was the first place winner of the American criminal defense bar national trial competition that same year. Ms. Tejedor took second place in both the Florida Bar's State Trial Competition and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers State Competition. She was the 1996 Regional Champion in the American Bar Association Nation Trial Competition and awarded the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. In 1996, At graduation, Stetson University College of Law presented her with the Harris Ferrel Competition Award for Individual Excellence in Intercollegiate Trial Competition.. In 1996, she joined the law firm of Martinez, Manglardi and Diez-Arguelles.  In 2002, she become one of the youngest women to be Board Certified in the State of Florida.  That same year she was named a full parter at the law firm and the name was changed to Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor.. In 2009, with a passion for helping hurt children, she founded the law firm of Diez-Arguelles and Tejedor and became its managing partner. Maria Tejedor has successfully tried cases throughout Florida in counties which include Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Hillsborough, Clay, Dade, Polk, Volusia, Leon, Broward, and Alachua Counties.. Ms. Tejedor has a focus in medical malpractice cases including injuries to children as well as mass torts and dangerous drugs. She is a member of the national Million Dollar Advocates Forum.  She has served as Treasurer of the Hispanic Bar Association. In 2009, she was appointed to the Orange County Grievance Ethics Committee. She is also a frequent speaker on medical malpractice.

Many attorneys will surprisingly shy away from the prospect of trial. I embrace the idea as part of my strategy. If opposing counsel knows you are ready to move aggressively forward, they will often be more inclined to make a better offer to avoid trial.

Law Offices of Ernesto Gonzalez, PA is a litigation law firm dedicated to defending the rights of individuals against insurance companies and other powerful business interests. Ernesto Gonzalez, our Founding Attorney and President, is a trial lawyer with a passion for bringing justice to clients who have been injured as a result of a car accident, slip and fall, or because of someone else's negligence. We also fight for people and small businesses who have lost money as a result of a breach of contract or other contract dispute. Our guiding principle is that each client is an individual with specific needs and goals who deserves personalized attention to his or her case. We strive to provide outstanding individualized client service and fight aggressively to obtain for our clients every dollar that they deserve. This approach, together with our experience in auto accident litigation, has allowed us to obtain six and seven-figure settlements and verdicts for traffic accident victims.  If you have been injured in an auto accident or because of someone else’s negligence, or if you have lost money as a result of a contract dispute, please know that we will put our knowledge, experience and passion to work for you until you have received just compensation.

Jeff received his law degree from Stetson University, College of Law, in 1992. His undergraduate degree is in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University. Jeff has been practicing law in Orlando since 1992. He has always been an aggressive trial lawyer who will not compromise his client's rights. When insurance companies play games with his clients, he aggressively fights for his clients' rights. Jeff has received the highest rating of "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell's Legal Ability Ratings system. An "AV" Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence (Very High to Preeminent). Jeff has been selected as an honored member of America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals, an organization limited to individuals who have demonstrated leadership and dedication in their profession.. Jeff is double Board Certified, a rare accomplishment for most lawyers.  He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar and nationally by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.  He has held these separate Board Certifications since 2005.  Less than 1% of lawyers are Board Certified in Civil Trial Law.

J. Kemp Brinson is a partner at Bloodworth Law, PLLC, in Orlando, Florida. Kemp has 14 years of business litigation, trust litigation, probate litigation, and employment law experience.. Kemp handles Business law cases including:. --Business Torts. --Shareholder & partner disputes. --Breach of contract. Trust & Probate Litigation cases including:. --Undue influence. --Tortious interference. --Accounting actions. --Breach of fiduciary duty. --Lack of capacity. Employment Law cases including:. Kemp founded The Brinson Law Firm in 2013 in Winter Haven, Florida. He practiced with Florida law firm Clark, Campbell, Lancaster & Munson, P.A., in Lakeland, Florida, and began his career with Straughn & Turner, P.A., in Winter Haven, Florida.. Kemp attended The George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C., and received his Juris Doctor in 2004. He attended North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C., and received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, was a Park Scholar, and graduated magna cum laude, in 2001.

I obtained my Bachelor's degree with honors from Florida State University before going on to law school.  I also graduated with honors from Stetson University College of Law.  Upon graduating law school, I received the Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award given to the law school's top trial litigator.. During law school, I worked for the civil litigation firm of Thompson, Goodis & Thompson and as a Judicial Clerk for the 6th Judicial Circuit.  Soon after graduating law school, I gained valuable criminal trial law experience as a State Prosecutor for Orange and Osceola Counties in Florida.. I left the State Attorney's Office in 2002 to pursue a career in criminal defense and personal injury with the goal of helping individuals and their families.  I personally handle every client's case and do not push it off to another attorney.. I have tried a wide range of cases and spent many hours in both State and  Federal courtrooms fighting for my clients.. I am admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Florida.  In addition to my private clients, I am occasionally appointed by the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida to represent individuals charged with federal crimes.. I am a member of the Florida and Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association.. When I am not helping clients, I am typically spending time enjoying life with my wife, Francee and our three daughters.  I also enjoy the beach/water numerous sports and the outdoors.  On Saturdays during the Fall, I can often be found with friends and family in Tallahassee cheering for the Seminoles.

In 1983, immediately after having graduated Oak Ridge High School I passed the state examination and procured a Florida salesman's real estate license.  Early in 1986 I became licensed in Florida as a real estate broker.  The following year I graduated the University of Florida with a B.S.B.A. with a major concentration in Real Estate and Urban Analysis. After graduating from UF I became employed by Easley, McCaleb and Stallings as a Tax Representative.  At Easley, I represented commercial property owners to assure that their properties were being equitably assessed for county property tax purposes.  My territory included Hillsborough, Pinellas, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and counties including Marion and North into and throughout the Florida Panhandle.  I also did work in Dade, Palm Beach and Broward Counties.  My work gave me opportunities to appear before the Value Adjustment Boards and present cases as to how properties were being overassessed and why the tax values should be lowered.  In the summer of 1989 I enrolled in law school at the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.  I did this because I was of the belief that a legal education would enable me to better represent my clients and help people in general.  In 1991 I finished law school and sat for and passed the Florida bar exam in February, 1992.  Since becoming a lawyer I have represented property owners both informally with the Property Appraiser's office, before Value Adjustment Boards and also by filing lawsuits in Circuit Court.  In early 1993 I became a member of the National, State and Local Boards of REALTORS.  In 1998 I became a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law.  Continuously from 2005 through 2017 I have been appointed as Special Magistrate to the Value Adjustment Boards in Orange and/or Volusia Counties where I heard testimony and weighed evidence presented from Petitioners, experts and County Representatives prior to submitting a recommendation to the Value Adjustment Board for a final decision.  The issues would be addressed usually involved either entitltement to exemptions (Homestead Tax Exemption, etc.), property classifications (Agricultural), or SOH/Portability.. My practice is currently primarily limited to represenation of Buyers, representation of Sellers, performing real estate closings and the issuance of title insurance.. I would like to hear from you.  If I'm unable to help you with a particular matter I would be happy to help you find someone who could help.

If you need help with Florida estate planning, probate, guardianship or business planning, email or call me to see if I can help you.. I love what I do because I have something that helps people. I have more "people skills" than most attorneys because of my flight attendant background.. I listen AND I return phone calls.. God gave me my practice and I always want to honor Him with it.

I would be honored to assist you in your auto accident case. I have taken over a dozen cases to trial and collectively made millions of dollars for my clients. I am honored to get my clients the justice and compensation they deserve. I am proud to handle each of my cases personally. My clients have my cell phone number so that they can reach out to me directly.. When you hire me, you get a trial attorney. I work hard for my clients to ensure that they get compensated for what they have lost. You will never be just a number when you hire me. I keep in touch with my clients on a regular basis and I am always available for any questions pertaining to thier case.. I was raised in Michigan and relocated to Florida where I attended the University of Central Florida and Barry University School of Law. I am admitted to practice before all Florida State Courts and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. I am also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. I am on the Board of the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association and also a member of the Florida Justice Association.

I take a holistic approach to the practice of business law, helping owners start, grow, protect, and sell their enterprises. My experience handling hundreds of state and federal court business litigation disputes also gives me insight on asset protection techniques and ways to minimize exposure to legal risks and litigation.

I pride myself in approaching each case with integrity and honesty and giving my clients all of the options available to them in order to provide the best and most effective representation. I dedicate my practice to helping families whether you had an auto accident or are being sued for foreclosure.  When you need an attorney to guide you through these dificult times I am here to help.

I handle ALL criminal cases, no matter how large or small.. When I was a former prosecuting attorney I handled ALL felony and misdemeanor cases, from possession of drugs to murder.  As the Prosecutor/Assistant State Attorney for the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation in Orlando, I handled cases involving organized crime, drugs and drug trafficking, wiretapping, racketeering, (RICO both criminal and civil), commercial sex and law enforcement intelligence.  Therefore I learned to meticulously analyze legal issues from every angle.   In private practice for over thirty years, I use everything I learned while working for the State to personally provide my clients with the highest professional, thorough, competent and quality legal representation throughout Central Florida in the defense of their criminal case(s).   As a smaller firm I can invest my time and energy into each case.  I meticulously analyze your legal issue from every angle to determine how best to resolve it. I focus on attaining my clients’ objectives and I handle your legal matter depending on your needs and goals.   I HANDLE ALL CASES MYSELF.. I am also a former U.S. Army Captain with one year of combat experience as an airmobile /infantry officer (Lieutenant), which taught me discipline, competence and to be a perfectionist under pressure that I apply to every client’s case in defending their rights.   I use my vast, varied and unique experience to determine how best to resolve an issue and help a client achieve their objective while protecting their rights and interests.

I am originally from New York and grew up in the New York City Metropolitan area. I then went to attend undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Albany, ("UAlbany"). I graduated from UAlbany in 2006 with cum laude honors for my studies in Political Theory and History. After graduation, I moved to South Florida to attend Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center and graduated 6 months prior to my scheduled graduation date. While attending Nova Southeastern, I was actively involved in the Environmental Law Society, the Public Interest Law Society, and acted as a incoming student liason as a Law Student Advisor. Also, I was a participant in Nova Southeastern's Children and Family Law Clinic in which I received high honors for my time and dedication to helping less fortunate individuals with family law related issues in the South Florida community.. I then moved to Central Florida in January of 2011 to prepare for the Florida Bar Exam. After receiving news of passing the Bar Exam, I then volunteered at Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. as a pro-bono attorney. I worked there for a period of 6 months and dedicated over 200+hours of time assisting the less foruntate in Central Florida. I then worked at the Kramer Law Firm, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law in September of 2011. At Kramer Law, I practiced as a general civil litigator and focused in foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, family law, business and other civil matters.. In May of 2014, I began working at the largest Insurance Defense firm in Florida and was promoted to Partner of the Personal Injury Protection Group for the Orlando office in July of 2017. Following that, I supervised a group on 12 attorneys, supervising 1000's of pending suits and handling a personal case load of over 200 cases in various stages of litigation from pre-suit to trial and appeal. I handled Personal Injury Protection, SIU (special investigation unit/fraud claims), First Party Property (homeowners claims), General Liability (trip/fall, catastrophic accident, automobile accident, trucking accident, premises liability) and Product Liability claims.. In February of 2021, I began working at Dutton Law Group, P.A. in Orlando, Florida.

I am committed to providing consumers  with excellent reprentation at a reasonable cost.

I am Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Criminal Trial Law. Under the Florida Bar, lawyers who hold a Board Certification in this law are identified as Specialist or Experts in the field of Criminal Trial Law.. With a Board Certification in Criminal Law, the Florida Bar recognizes the knowledge, specialty, and expertise that a Board Certified attorney has in the area of Criminal Trial Law.. I am a fighter who understands how attorneys on both sides of a criminal case think and work. Having practiced extensively in both criminal defense and prosecution, I understand how criminal cases are tried and the legal tactics both sides use.. After graduating from Stetson University in 2004, I attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. While earning my license to practice law, I was an active member of the mock trial team, where I learned valuable skills in trial advocacy.. After graduating from Barry University School of Law and passing the Florida Bar, I worked for the Office of the State Attorney of Florida as assistant state attorney. While there, I prosecuted cases in the 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida, ranging from second-degree misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. I handled more than 30 jury trials and numerous adversarial hearings. I have also concluded thousands of prosecutions during my legal career.. I later joined an Orlando law firm as an associate managing its criminal defense division. I have worked solely to defend clients against criminal charges and probation violations. Fighting for my clients and their rights is immensely satisfying to me, and it is what I do best. Retain my services, and you will receive one-on-one attention from beginning to end of your legal journey.

Hon. Stuart F. Karden is an Immigration Judge with the Executive Office for Immigration Review in Orlando, Florida.  EOIR is part of the Department of Justice.. Judge Karden is a past-president of the South Florida Chapter of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) and past Chair of the Florida Bar Immigration and Naturalization Certification committee.

Heather M. Meglino serves as General Counsel for Quality One Wireless and is the chief legal officer for the organization. She has broad experience counseling clients in areas spanning every aspect of business and commercial law, including contracts, complex business litigation, fraud-misrepresentation, employment law, intellectual property, and licensing.. Heather was previously Founder and Partner at Meglino Law, a law firm focused on business and commercial law. Additionally, Heather litigated cases including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, overtime and unpaid wages, FMLA leave and disability issues, employment contracts, whistleblower and other employment law claims under various state and federal laws. She is licensed to practice law in Florida, and the United States District Courts for the Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts of Florida.. Heather has been selected as Orlando Family Magazine's "Awesome Attorneys" from 2019-2021, Super Lawyers "Rising Star" from 2015-2021, and she is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubble.. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida and her law degree from Barry University School of L aw. Heather currently serves on the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Board, the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (CFAWL) as president elect, the Harbor House of Central Florida Board and the Harbor House of Central Florida Young Professionals Board.

From the first day of his law practice, Ed Normand has specialized in civil trial law.  He gained invaluable, early experience in general tort and medical malpractice cases with the late Al Cone, one of the foundational trial lawyers in Florida.  In 1991 Butch Wooten offered Ed a position to work at Wooten, Kimbrough and Normand PA where he worked for 23 years.  He was elected a shareholder of the firm in 1996. He retired from the Wooten firm as a Partner in 2014 to start his own law firm Normand Law PLLC.  He started his own firm to dedicate more time and attention to select cases. He accepts only a few limited cases and only those of a very serious nature.. Ed's trial experience at the firm has qualified him for the honor of being a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar since 1996.  He has been named one of The Florida Legal Elite as selected Florida Trend magazine,  enjoys an "A.V." (the highest rating) from the respected Martindale-Hubbell and has recently been offered an appointment to the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the State of Florida by the National Trial Lawyers Association.. During his almost twenty years of prosecuting civil lawsuits, Ed has gained experience in many areas of the law including: product liability, medical negligence, semi-tractor-trailer accidents, defective drug and nursing home abuse cases.  Handling these cases has exposed him to virtually every kind of disabling injury including traumatic brain injury, paralysis, spinal cord injury, loss of bodily function, loss of sight, amputation and many others.  He has gained a vast knowledge of medicine and understands how disabling some injuries can be as well as how they can destroy families.  He has also had the unfortunate benefit of learning to understand a family's grief upon the loss of a loved one due to a defective and dangerous product.. Ed has served his fellow lawyers through membership on the Florida Justice Association of Young Lawyers Board, Orange County Bar Associations, (Medical Chair-Legal Committee), Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association (Past President, Treasurer, Director), American Justice Association.  He is admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Southern District.. As a longtime resident of Central Florida and having handled cases from every county in the region, Ed knows Florida well.  His strong community ties extend to his six children all of whom were born in Florida.  He received his undergraduate from the University of Florida, and having been independent since the age of 15, he proudly attended the University of Texas Law School as recipient of numerous competitive academic scholarships.. One of Ed's greatest attributes is his keen legal mind.  He is a former CPA  who passed the CPA exam with flying colors on his first sitting.  He graduated with high honors from the University of Texas where he was named to the Order of the Coif and served as Clerk of the Chancellors, the highest Academic Honorary Group at the University.  He is a MENSA member (limited  to the top 2% of I.Q,'s in the nation) and was honored for his high score on the Florida Bar Exam.. Ed has won multimillion dollar recoveries on behalf of his clients but is not afraid to seek justice at any level.  He has gone to battle against some of the largest corporations in the world and has litigated extensively on both U.S. and international claims.. Most of all, Ed derives great pleasure from using his mind to right wrongs and do his part to make the world a better and safer place.. Normand PLLC. 62 W. Colonial Drive. Suite 209. Orlando, FL 32801

Florida attorney L. Reed Bloodworth is the Founder and CEO of Bloodworth Law, PLLC, a 2022 U.S. News & World Report "Best Law Firm," and a Best Lawyer® in Trusts & Estates Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate Litigation, in Orlando and Winter Haven.. Bloodworth and the Bloodworth Law team represent Florida defendants and plaintiffs in trust litigation, probate litigation, business litigation, employment law, (plaintiffs only) PIP litigation, and mediation.. Bloodworth helps clients resolve complex trust, estate and probate, business, and employment litigation disputes. As your attorney, Bloodworth will pursue legal actions that may include litigation settlements, mediation, negotiation, and when necessary, lawsuits.. Bloodworth understands what juries can do in a courtroom, and knows when a settlement should be considered, or when to stand up and prepare for a battle.. Talk to Bloodworth about what happened and find out how the Bloodworth Law team can help you, your family, or your business.

Fanny Nater was born in Bogota, Colombia, S.A.  Fanny moved to New York City, NY at the age of four (4) years old with her mother, brother and sister.  In 1987, Fanny moved to Orlando, Florida and has been a resident of Florida since 1986.  Fanny began her legal carrier by pursuing a degree in legal studies from Valencia Community College.  Upon completion of her degree at Valencia Community College in 1995, Fanny began to work in the legal field when she was offered a permanent position following a three (3) month unpaid internship.. Fanny developed a great deal of passion for the law and she began to pursue her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in liberal studies with a concentration in Political Science, English and Letters.  Following her graduation from the University of Central Florida, Fanny applied and was accepted to law school where she completed her Juris Doctorate in the evening program at Florida A & M University, College of Law.  While pursuing her Juris Doctorate, Fanny worked a full time job and cared for her family, which includes a wonderful and loving husband and three wonderful children.. Overall, Fanny has dedicated twenty (20) years to the legal field in the capacity of paralegal, case manager, office manager and attorney.  During the last twenty (20) years Fanny has gained extensive experience in handling cases from initial sign up to trial.  She is an avid advocate for her clients and seeks the best possible outcome for her clients, while ensuring that her clients are properly informed throughout the life cycle of their case.  Fanny understands how legal issues can impact the life and health of her clients and their families.  It is her goal to make the legal process as manageable and simple as possible.  More importantly, Fanny will ensure that every possible avenue is explored to ensure that her clients obtain the best and most favorable results.

Cynthia Conlin is a Florida attorney who focuses on general civil litigation, including consumer law, employment law, contract disputes, and more, in both federal and state courts. She has worked on a wide array of cases on both the plaintiffs' and defendants' sides, from simpler matters to complex class actions.. Attorney Conlin is an accomplished writer, editor, and researcher.  Prior to entering law school, she honed her skills in the field of journalism by obtaining a bachelor's degree in journalism at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, and by writing for such publications as the Orlando Sentinel and the Orlando Weekly.. Attorney Conlin is a 2007 graduate of Florida A&M University College of Law, Orlando, Florida, where she served as the Law Review submissions chair and Student Bar Association class representative.  In 2007, she won first prize in an ASCAP-sponsored contest for her legal paper, “The Online Copyright Liability Limitation Act and Copyright Protection in the New YouTube World.”. After law school, Attorney Conlin practiced civil litigation for a small-to-mid-size firm in Orlando, where she worked on a wide variety of cases in federal and state courts, including landlord-tenant matters, employment law, commercial law,  and consumer protection cases, and complex class actions.  In August 2010, committed to serving clients on a more personal and direct level, Attorney Conlin opened up her own practice.. When she is not practicing law, Attorney Conlin enjoys film, cycling, new technology, travel, and spending time with friends.  As she is married to an Irishman, she especially enjoys Irish culture and traveling to Ireland.

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.

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.